The Only Way Is Essex: Season 18
Season 18 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 17.
- 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 18 Progress Shield
The Only Way is Mallorca (1)
Jul 17, 2016 · 60 min
The Essex gang head to Mallorca, where Megan and Pete face more accusations, Arg confronts Lydia and Bobby tries to broaden his cultural horizons.
The Only Way is Mallorca (2)
Jul 20, 2016 · 60 min
The drama in Mallorca continues as Chloe Lewis tries to prove that Megan is not to be trusted. Back in Essex, Diags tries to help Arg and Dan get over their exes.
Episode 3
Jul 24, 2016 · 60 min
Pete steps in when the rumours about Megan's behaviour in Mallorca push her to breaking point.
Episode 4
Jul 27, 2016 · 60 min
Tempers flare as Mike and Pete trade insults. Megan is upset to hear that Chloe M and Courtney have been socialising with Lydia and co. Bobby tries to move on.
Episode 5
Jul 31, 2016 · 60 min
Megan faces a new battle as she and Chloe M acknowledge their friendship woes. Danni holds a fashion show. Gemma returns to help Billie banish an unwanted visitor.
Episode 6
Aug 3, 2016 · 60 min
The fallout from Megan and Chloe M's big bust-up causes problems. Arg and Dan settle in to their new pad. Jess Wright and her dog Bella return to cheer Bobby up.
Episode 7
Aug 7, 2016 · 60 min
Gemma reveals her secret crush on Jon, but will she still be so keen when Kate accuses Jon of secretly messaging her? The gang take part in a silly sports day.
Episode 8
Aug 10, 2016 · 60 min
Jon comes to blows with Kate before clashing with Diags, who is angered by his treatment of Dan. Gemma and Bobby dish out agony aunt advice across the airwaves.
Episode 9
Aug 14, 2016 · 60 min
Jon's feud with Kate remains unresolved, and he seems poised to start another with Chloe Sims. Arg talks to Debbie for the first time since his break-up with Lydia.
Episode 10
Aug 17, 2016 · 60 min
Last in the 18th series of the real-life soap. Kate reaches breaking point. Pete and Megan's relationship reaches the next level. The gang celebrate Bobby's 30th birthday in style.