The Only Way Is Essex: Season 2
Season 2 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 1.
- 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 2 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Mar 20, 2011
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Some of the cast go "glamping", while Arg and Lydia appear to go their separate ways following another argument.
Episode 11
Apr 24, 2011
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
Kirk asks Lauren to move in with him. Joey launches the first night of 'Reem Parties' at Sugar Hut.
Episode 13
May 1, 2011
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
Mark hosts a pool party, everyone is invited, apart from his own fiancée, Lauren. Last in series.