The Only Way Is Essex
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.
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Season 1
12 episodes
Premiered Oct 10, 2010
Season 2
14 episodes
Premiered Mar 20, 2011
Season 3
14 episodes
Premiered Sep 25, 2011
Season 4
10 episodes
Premiered Jan 29, 2012
Season 5
10 episodes
Premiered Apr 15, 2012
Season 6
10 episodes
Premiered Jul 22, 2012
Season 7
10 episodes
Premiered Sep 30, 2012
Season 8
12 episodes
Premiered Feb 24, 2013
Season 9
12 episodes
Premiered Jun 2, 2013
Season 10
12 episodes
Premiered Oct 6, 2013
Season 11
12 episodes
Premiered Feb 23, 2014
Season 12
12 episodes
Premiered Jun 22, 2014
Season 13
11 episodes
Premiered Oct 8, 2014
Season 14
13 episodes
Premiered Feb 22, 2015
Season 15
12 episodes
Premiered Jun 14, 2015
Season 16
12 episodes
Premiered Oct 4, 2015
Season 17
14 episodes
Premiered Feb 28, 2016
Season 18
10 episodes
Premiered Jul 17, 2016
Season 19
12 episodes
Premiered Oct 9, 2016
Season 20
18 episodes
Premiered Mar 5, 2017
Season 21
18 episodes
Premiered Sep 10, 2017
Season 22
10 episodes
Premiered Mar 25, 2018
Season 23
11 episodes
Premiered Sep 2, 2018
Season 24
11 episodes
Premiered Mar 17, 2019
Season 25
11 episodes
Premiered Sep 1, 2019
Season 26
18 episodes
Premiered Sep 13, 2020
Season 27
11 episodes
Premiered Mar 14, 2021
Season 28
10 episodes
Premiered Sep 12, 2021
Season 29
11 episodes
Premiered Aug 21, 2022
Season 30
10 episodes
Premiered Mar 26, 2023
Season 31
11 episodes
Premiered Sep 3, 2023
Season 32
11 episodes
Premiered Mar 24, 2024
Season 33
12 episodes
Premiered Aug 25, 2024
Season 34
11 episodes
Premiered Feb 23, 2025
Season 35
13 episodes
Premiered Aug 17, 2025
Season 36
12 episodes
Premiered Apr 26, 2026
Season 37
8 episodes
Premiered Aug 2, 2026
Ep 1Episode 1
New series. Reality series following a group of people in Essex, including a club promoter, a would-be model, a member of a girl band and two bar workers. With each episode filmed just a few days before transmission, they will find out exactly what other people in the show are saying about them as well as discovering secrets that will affect their lives.
Ep 2Episode 2
The fallout from Lauren's party is revealed, Kirk's quest to win the heart of wannabe model Amy continues and club promoter Mark hosts a speed-dating event.
Ep 3Episode 3
Kirk hopes his plan to woo Amy will pay off, while girl group Lola pursue their dream of becoming the next Girls Aloud. Reality series following a group of people in Essex.
Ep 4Episode 4
Kirk hopes his date with Amy will seal their romance, Mark tries to cope with temptation and jealousy, and Lauren strives for independence. Reality series following a group of people in Essex.
Ep 5Episode 5
Lauren tries to get over Mark by indulging in some serious dating, and preparations get under way for Essex Fashion Week.
Ep 6Episode 6
The county hosts its Fashion Week, with Sam, Amy and Jessica striving to claim the title of the most glamorous girl in Essex.
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