The Only Way Is Essex (Season 26)

Episode 1 (Episode 1)

Air date: 2020-09-13

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Having navigated their way through lockdown, the Essex elite are back, and TOWIE royalty makes a welcome return to the fold. Amy Childs is back.

Episode 2 (Episode 2)

Air date: 2020-09-16

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Pete and Chloe Sims haven't spoken in months. It's a shame, because the former besties always had so much in common, including how stubborn they both are.

Episode 3 (Episode 3)

Air date: 2020-09-20

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Pete and Chloe Sims' relationship is nothing if not tempestuous. Six months ago, they were inseparable, until an argument exposed some serious cracks.

Episode 4 (Episode 4)

Air date: 2020-09-23

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Brockett's claims that Harry's been flirting with her. Elsewhere, Clelia feels hurt after Bobby lashes out at her during an argument on a night out.

Episode 5 (Episode 5)

Air date: 2020-09-27

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Yaz and Lockie have planted themselves firmly in the honeymoon period. It's a new look, and it suits them. No labels, no stress. Surely nothing's gonna rain on their parade.

Episode 6 (Episode 6)

Air date: 2020-09-30

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Bobby and Matt are going from strength to strength; they've moved in together and are more loved up than ever before. But Bobby's biological clock is ticking, and he's feeling broody.

Episode 7 (Episode 7)

Air date: 2020-10-04

Runtime: 60 min

Episode 8 (Episode 8)

Air date: 2020-10-07

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Pete and Chloe Sims dropped a major bombshell in a therapy session when they admitted that when it came to their friendship, the lines had been blurred.

Episode 9 (Episode 9)

Air date: 2020-10-11

Runtime: 60 min

Episode 10 (Episode 10)

Air date: 2020-10-14

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Since bumping into each other on a night out, Kelsey and Chloe Brockett have been wondering whether it might be time to lay their beef to rest.

Episode 11 (Episode 11)

Air date: 2020-10-18

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Nicole and Amber have had two rows in the space of a week, and it doesn't look like the mutual hatred is waning. But an already awkward situation for their mate just got worse.

Episode 12 (Episode 12)

Air date: 2020-10-21

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: After some time away, Pete is back in Essex, and who's he checking in on first? Miss Chloe Sims, of course. It turns out the trip away has given him some time to reflect.

Episode 13 (Episode 13)

Air date: 2020-10-25

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Things have been moving quickly for Bobby and Matt. After spending every day of lockdown together in perfect harmony, Matt made the move to Essex, permanently.

Episode 14 (Episode 14)

Air date: 2020-10-28

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Having just celebrated their first anniversary, things are looking rosy when it comes to Harry and Frankie's romance. But scratch the surface, and all is not what it seems.

Episode 15 (Episode 15)

Air date: 2020-11-01

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Halloween celebrations hit Essex with some hair-raising revelations and a bit of bad blood. Harry and Frankie address their relationship issues in an emotional chat.

Episode 16 (Episode 16)

Air date: 2020-11-04

Runtime: 60 min

Episode 17 (Episode 17)

Air date: 2020-11-08

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Dan Edgar's bachelor pad is closing its doors and being relaunched, so Dan invites the lads over to say goodbye. Will the boys be able to hold it together during a final farewell?

Episode 18 (Episode 18)

Air date: 2020-11-11

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Chloe Sims and Diags have made plans for a vintage knees-up, but with Covid restrictions in play, they split the guest list down the middle and throw two rival gatherings.