The Only Way Is Essex: Season 16
Season 16 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Only Way Is Essex Season 15.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 16 Progress Shield
The Only Way Is Marbs, Part 1
Oct 4, 2015 · 60 min
The real-life soap returns for its 16th series, beginning by following the Towie gang on another Spanish jaunt for a final summer slice of partying, sun, sea and drama in Marbella.
The Only Way is Marbs, Part 2
Oct 7, 2015 · 60 min
The gang's Marbella escapades continue and, while Lewis gets body beautiful in Essex, the boys spot a beauty of their own in Spain - Lewis' ex-girlfriend Nicole.
Episode 3
Oct 11, 2015 · 60 min
Ferne and Chloe Lewis clash again, but Ferne's day brightens when she bumps into Liam. With Nicole now back in town, Lewis takes his chance to catch up with her.
Episode 4
Oct 14, 2015 · 60 min
Tensions come to a head between Lewis and Mike, Jake confronts Mike about his recent remarks and Danni extracts a confession out of Nicole.
Episode 5
Oct 18, 2015 · 60 min
Arg and Lydia are in turmoil yet again thanks to his lies, Dan and Kate talk over their broken relationship and Lewis continues to make a play for Nicole.
Episode 6
Oct 21, 2015 · 60 min
Arg is forced to deal with Lydia's rejection as she goes on a night out in a bid to forget him. Dan enlists Diags and Lockie as he sets about surprising Kate.
Episode 7
Oct 25, 2015 · 60 min
As he finally comes face-to-face with Lydia, will Arg's apologies and excuses fall on deaf ears, and could Danni and Lockie's flirting lead to a reunion?
Episode 8
Oct 28, 2015 · 60 min
Lydia remains distant with Arg. Jess questions where her relationship is heading with Ferne, while the flirtation between Lockie and Danni continues.
Episode 9
Nov 1, 2015 · 60 min
As the gang prepares to celebrate Halloween, Vas tries to make amends to those he has wronged, and Ferne and Liam's romance starts to turn sour.
Episode 10
Nov 4, 2015 · 60 min
After giving the Bonfire night party a miss, could Arg and Lydia finally be back on track? Jess reassesses her feelings for Pete. Nicole and Lewis come to blows.
Episode 11
Nov 8, 2015 · 60 min
Kate is caught in the middle as Ferne and Chloe L's feud continues. Lewis drops a bombshell which could put Jess and Pete's budding relationship in jeopardy.
Episode 12
Nov 11, 2015 · 60 min
All eyes are on Jess in the aftermath of Lewis's revelation. Emotions run high when Jess serenades Nanny Pat for her 80th birthday.