The Only Way Is Essex: Season 2
The second series of The Only Way Is Essex is a British semi-reality television programme that follows the lives, loves, and scandals of a group of real-life Essex guys and girls. Part soap opera and part reality show, the series captures the happenings at glamorous locations as the cast meets up in nail bars, nightclubs, and salons. Each episode features action filmed just a few days previously. The series began air
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series follows the lives, loves, and scandals of a group of real-life Essex guys and girls.
- The programme is part soap opera and part reality show, featuring real people in modified situations saying unscripted lines in a structured way.
- Cast members meet up at glamorous locations including nail bars, nightclubs, and salons.
- Episodes feature action filmed just a few days previously and are broadcast on ITV2.
Season overview
The second series of The Only Way Is Essex is a British semi-reality television programme that follows the lives, loves, and scandals of a group of real-life Essex guys and girls. Part soap opera and part reality show, the series captures the happenings at glamorous locations as the cast meets up in nail bars, nightclubs, and salons. Each episode features action filmed just a few days previously. The series began airing on 20 March 2011 on ITV2 and concluded on 4 May 2011, consisting of 14 episodes. This season is notable for being the final series to feature cast member Amy Childs.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Mar 20, 2011 · 60 min
Pop the Cristal and spray yourself a weird shade of mahogany: it's series two of the semi-staged docusoap that had the nation gawping last year. The stereotypical view of people fr
Episode 2
Mar 23, 2011 · 60 min
Lauren's day proves eventful as she removes her tattoo of Mark's name, only for him to propose soon after and she accepted. Arg and Lydia are still debating whether to move in toge
Epsiode 3
Mar 27, 2011 · 60 min
Lauren decides whether to move in with her new fiance Mark after Lucy's revelations about having recently slept with him. Amy looks for a new assistant.
Episode 4
Mar 30, 2011 · 60 min
Arg decides whether to embark on a diet and Amy's new assistant Paloma tries to make a good impression at the salon. Kirk throws a party and Lauren's culinary skills are put to the
Episode 5
Apr 3, 2011 · 60 min
Lauren gives Mark's flat a makeover and Amy's new assistant tries to teach Harry some unusual dance moves
Episode 6
Apr 6, 2011 · 60 min
Lauren's wedding plans are moving ahead, but they may be too fast for Mark's liking, Lydia and Arg appear to have finally found their dream home and Lucy receives information about
Episode 7
Apr 10, 2011 · 60 min
Jessica goes through with her boob job. Arg tries to win Lydia back, but to no avail. Most of the cast attend Gemma's quiz night.
Episode 8
Apr 13, 2011 · 60 min
Joey takes Sam out on a date. The girls take part in a "botox party". Lauren and Mark discuss plans for their engagement party.
Episode 9
Apr 17, 2011 · 60 min
Mark meets up with Sam to discuss his new modelling agency, much to the annoyance of Lauren. Mark and Lauren host their engagement party.
Episode 10
Apr 20, 2011 · 60 min
Some of the cast go "glamping", while Arg and Lydia appear to go their separate ways following another argument.
Episode 11
Apr 24, 2011 · 60 min
Mark and Lauren face Amy and Arg in a game of tennis. Kirk hosts his 23rd Birthday party – a funfair in his back garden.
Episode 12
Apr 27, 2011 · 60 min
Kirk asks Lauren to move in with him. Joey launches the first night of 'Reem Parties' at Sugar Hut.
Episode 13
May 1, 2011 · 60 min
Lydia confronts Amy about her relationship with Arg. The Wrights celebrate the Royal Wedding, and Mark wants to get back into the promoting scene following Joey Essex's successful
Episode 14
May 4, 2011 · 60 min
Mark hosts a pool party, everyone is invited, apart from his own fiancée, Lauren. Last in series.