Mario turns to his dad for relationship advice, Jess and Gemma tap into their spiritual sides, and Lauren Pope spills the beans on a past royal relationship. Joey holds a poker night for some friends, and Chloe jumps at the chance to style for the occasion, while there is a fright in store for the host when he is chased by Mick's chickens.

Joey and Diags persuade Lauren Pope and Georgina to go on a night out, and Diags receives a crash course in personal grooming from Chloe Sims, who reveals her secret weapon for battling acne. Lauren Pope visits her cosmetic surgeon to discuss the removal of her breast implants. Lauren Goodger hosts a clairvoyant night with a twist, and she and Lucy also attempt to bury the hatchet.

Arg hopes a skinny-dipping trip to Walton-on-the-Naze with Joey, Diags and Mario will help take his mind off Lydia, who wastes no time rekindling a friendship with new guy Ricky while attending Sam's hot-tub party. Meanwhile, Lucy receives a Bruno Mars-agram at work, and Lauren, normally a super-confident ice-queen - breaks down at the prospect of donning a bikini for Sam's bash.

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Nanny Brighton comes to stay in a bid to help lift Arg's spirits. Chloe, Lauren Pope and Georgina make pancakes - Essex-style - Cara and Billie have an awkward chat about Billie's feelings for Tom, and Arg confronts Ricky to uncover the truth about his relationship with Lydia

Lucy and Mario have a photoshoot with new puppy Bentley, while Joey, Diags, Arg and Frankie enjoy an action-packed afternoon rope-swinging and grass-sledging. Dr Russo pays Lauren Pope a visit as she recovers from her operation, Gemma goes on a date with a new mystery man, and Arg decides to get his nasal hair waxed in a bid to impress the girls

Joey relaunches his Reem night with a bang, and Cara and Mick spend the day together. Gemma reveals what happened on her date with Charlie, while Arg trains for the London marathon.

Arg, Billie and Cara continue their marathon training with the help of Ricardo, while Mario and Ricky tease Little Chris over his failed attempt at chatting up Frankie. Elsewhere, Gemma launches a clothing line, Tom P asks Lauren G out to the pub with himself and the boys, and Ricky's mystery texter is revealed.

Arg, Billie and Cara take part in the London Marathon, while Bobby receives plastic-surgery advice from Chloe and Lauren P. Charlie has a heart-to-heart with Gemma after she is revealed as Ricky's mystery texter.

Billie, Cara and Arg recover after completing the London Marathon. Chloe's daughter Madison spends her birthday at the farm, and Lucy and Mario celebrate their one-year anniversary. Plus, Joey surprises Sam with a special date.

Mick celebrates his birthday with a Las Vegas themed birthday party at the Sugar Hut, Tom P asks Lauren P out on a wine tasting date.

Sam throws a dinner party, while Gemma reveals her new mystery man. Tom P and Lauren P go on a date at a vineyard and Cara and Billie go on the warpath with Arg over their argument with Jess.

The girl Tom K has been texting is revealed, causing some unhappiness. Joey is in trouble with Sam, and Nanny Pat gets new dentures. Plus, the gossip after Lauren P and Tom P's romantic moment. Reality programme following a group of people in Essex.

Gemma confronts Charlie in the ultimate showdown over Gemma confronting Charlie on his sexuality. Sam and Joey decide to give their relationship another go.

Lauren Goodger confronts Tom P about his lie to Lauren Pope and she also revealed she has reached out to Jessica to make amends and misses Lauren Pope's friendship. Also, during a diamond jubilee part, Arg and Gemma finally reveal that they love each other.

Arg and Gemma have a double date with Sam and Joey although things don't run smoothly with Arg insulting Gemma throughout the meal and Sam bumping into Lucy.

Lauren G agrees to go on a date with Tom P, whilst Mick holds an Essex-style sports day.

Joey holds an 80s themed party for his 22nd birthday. Lydia has a chat with Gemma about Arg's controlling ways which doesn't go down to well when Arg walks in on the conversation.

Sam and Joey go house hunting to find the perfect first home together and Arg tries to impress Gemma.

Bobby confides in best friend Lydia that he thinks he's fallen in love with Charlie; Sam and Lucy agree to meet and make up over the cheating accusations against Mario.

Everyone heads out to celebrate Charlie's birthday; sensing something is wrong with Bobby, Charlie tries to comfort his best friend although Bobby drops a bombshell. Jamie Reed makes quite an impression on a few of the ladies.

Sam hosts a garden party; Bobby confides in Gemma about his current situation with Charlie.

Gemma and Charlie come to blows once again over Gemma questioning his sexuality, which also causes Gemma and Bobby to fall out.

Lauren Goodger begins to have doubts about Tom, Arg takes Gemma for a surprise singing lesson, and Bobby celebrates his birthday at a funfair in Southend.

The series concludes with Lucy throwing a prom for her 21st birthday and Jamie apologising to Frankie.