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 5)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2012-04-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Joey moves into a bachelor pad with new flatmate Tom, and Lauren Goodger opens up about her weight struggles to Lydia. Arg unveils his latest look, and also throw a marathon benefit party with Billie and Cara. Plus, it remains to be seen whether Charlie and Gemma can keep their relationship on track after their surprise date.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2012-04-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2012-04-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2012-04-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2012-04-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2012-05-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2012-05-16
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2012-05-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2012-05-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Gemma confronts Charlie in the ultimate showdown over Gemma confronting Charlie on his sexuality. Sam and Joey decide to give their relationship another go.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2012-05-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
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