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The Only Way Is Essex 2010

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
October 10, 2010
Last Aired
May 18, 2026
Format
36 seasons · 429 eps
Total Runtime
~429 hours (60 min/ep)
Created By
Ruth Wrigley, Tony Wood
Networks
ITV2, ITVBe
Where to Stream
Philo
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★ TMDB users: 4.4/10 from 24 votes TV-MA Reality 36 seasons · 429 eps Returning Series
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What is The Only Way Is Essex?

The Only Way Is Essex is a British reality television series that follows the lives of a group of real-life individuals. The show is a mix of soap opera and reality television, capturing the daily happenings and interactions of the cast as they meet at various locations such as nail bars, nightclubs, and salons.

Type
TV series
Year
2010
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
429
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Oct 10, 2010
Last aired
May 18, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
ITV2, ITVBe
Genres
Reality
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.4/10 from 24 votes
Format
36 seasons · 429 episodes
Episode runtime
~60 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Networks
ITV2, ITVBe
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The Only Way Is Essex is a British reality television series that follows the lives of a group of real-life individuals. The show is a mix of soap opera and reality television, capturing the daily happenings and interactions of the cast as they meet at various locations such as nail bars, nightclubs, and salons. The series features action filmed just a few days prior to each episode, providing a glimpse into the lives of the cast members. The show premiered on ITV2 and later moved to ITVBe in October 2014, showcasing the personal and professional relationships of the individuals involved.

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“Follow the lives, loves and scandals of a group of real-life Essex residents.”

Reasons to watch
  • captures recent real-life events
  • features glamorous locations
Keep in mind
  • focuses on personal scandals

Watch it if you enjoy reality television that blends soap opera elements with real-life happenings.

The series features interpersonal drama and social situations set in various public venues.

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Season 1 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 14 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
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Season 8 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
Season 15 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →
Season 16 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →
Season 17 · 14 episodes Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →
Season 18 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →
Season 19 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →
Season 20 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 20 guide & lore primer →
Season 21 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 21 guide & lore primer →
Season 22 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 22 guide & lore primer →
Season 23 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 23 guide & lore primer →
Season 24 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 24 guide & lore primer →
Season 25 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 25 guide & lore primer →
Season 26 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 26 guide & lore primer →
Season 27 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 27 guide & lore primer →
Season 28 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 28 guide & lore primer →
Season 29 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 29 guide & lore primer →
Season 30 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 30 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the show about?

The show follows the lives, loves and scandals of a group of real-life Essex guys and girls.

Where is the show filmed?

The cast is filmed at various locations including nail bars, nightclubs and salons.

How current is the content?

Each episode features action that was filmed just a few days prior to broadcast.

What genre is this series?

The show is described as part soap opera and part reality show.

Who is in the show?

The series features a group of real-life guys and girls from Essex.

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