Part soap opera, part reality show, TOWIE follows the lives, loves and scandals of a group of real-life Essex guys and girls. Cameras capture the happenings at all kinds of glamorous locations as the cast meet up in nail bars, nightclubs and salons. Each episode features action filmed just a few days previously.
The Only Way Is Essex (Season 3)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2011-09-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Brand new series of the true life soap. Join the Essex boys and girls and find out what has changed after a summer of fun.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2011-09-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Joey, Lydia and Debbie head to a car boot sale, whilst Harry and his brother Ronnie have a heart-to-heart after working on their fathers flower stall. Meanwhile, Gemma throws a singles party at the Sugar Hut and Kirk and Lauren Pope share a few feelings over a walk in the park with their dog Bozo. Mark meanwhile continues his celibacy pledge before interrupting Arg and Lydia on their dinner date after feeling lonely. Nicola meanwhile decides its time to confront Lucy about her part in Lauren and Marks break-up.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2011-10-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Arg sets out on a new career path, Mark and Mario have a run-in at the gym, Mick and Kirk catch up after the singles' night and the gang go paintballing for Lauren's birthday.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2011-10-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Jess prepares for her fashion show, Maria and Mick get friendly at a romantic dinner date, the twins model for Jess, Lucy shows off her curves, and Mario and Mark lock horns.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2011-10-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The aftermath of Maria and Mick's romantic date, Sam and Billie arrange a girls night in and Lydia and Arg have a double date with Mario and Lucy that ends in some confrontation and a shock allegation from Mark.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2011-10-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Lucy and Mario discuss the future of their relationship, Arg and Lydia's relationship is under threat again, Chloe considers more surgery, Georgio and Dino try to cheer Gemma up with a Greek night... and Lydia finally confronts Mark.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2011-10-16
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Chloe consults a plastic surgeon about her bum implants, as well as visiting Joey's new pool-pad, and Kirk holds a karaoke night at Sugar Hut. Plus, Lydia has another argument with Arg about Mark and Gemma teaches Harry how to drive. The episode ends with a cliffhanger though - who received the text from Mark asking them to meet him in his car outside the Sugar Hut?
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2011-10-19
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Mark, Sam, Lydia and Arg go on a skiing double date, where Lydia and Mark make up and Sam and Mark discuss their relationship. At the same time Joey hosts an animal themed pool party, where he finds out about Sam and Mark for the first time from Lauren.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2011-10-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The fake tan is put away as Essex dons vintage in preparation for the grand opening of Lydia's shop, Bella Sorella. Cara and Billie get ready for a night out on the town, Kirk-and-Joey style. Mark woos Sam. Mario shows Lucy his Italian side.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2011-10-26
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: In this episode, Mick and Kirk bond during a father-son fishing trip, Sam spends a cosy Sunday lunch with the Wright family and Arg tackles his body issues head-on - starting with his teeth.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2011-10-30
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 'Jirk' get decidedly jerky when some unannounced visitors arrive, Lucy wonders whether giving Mario a free pass was a mistake and Sam gets a surprise. Meanwhile, Mark, Jess, Gemma and Arg head to bootcamp for some fat-busting workouts - and intimate revelations.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2011-11-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Mario's night of freedom backfires for Lucy. Lydia finds out that what happens at bootcamp does not necessarily stay at bootcamp. Meanwhile, everyone gets in the Halloween spirit - Nanny Pat goes trick-or-treating, and Sam and Billie host an action-packed party.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2011-11-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: It is the morning after the night before and Lauren G and Sam are both reacting to the kiss. Mark gives Arg a makeover when the pair go shopping. Lucy realises that time is running out for her and Mario. While Chloe celebrates her 30th birthday in true wedding party fashion, a serious cat fight breaks out.
Episode 14 (Episode 14)
Air date: 2011-11-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Last in the series of the reality show. Arg continues his quest for physical perfection and seeks fashion advice from Joey - with interesting results. After the row, Sam and Lauren contemplate their future. Lucy thinks that she has blown it with Mario. There is drama at the bonfire party.
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