The Only Way Is Essex: Season 20
Season 20 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 19.
- 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 20 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Mar 5, 2017 · 60 min
With half the gang in Tenerife, the gossip mill quickly goes into overdrive when Liam starts a rumour concerning Megan's best friend Amber T. Back in Essex, a supportive Megan conf
Episode 2
Mar 8, 2017 · 60 min
The fallout from Liam's rumour continues to affect everyone in the group. Pete vents his frustrations about Liam to Lockie, but could there be an underlying reason for Pete losing
Episode 3
Mar 12, 2017 · 60 min
Lydia is shocked to learn that Gemma slept with Arg just a few hours before she did. Georgia challenges Amber about her behaviour, and convinces her to beg for Megan's forgiveness.
Episode 4
Mar 15, 2017 · 60 min
Amber T's dishonesty starts to catch up with her and Megan warns her that her break-up with Jamie is about to get nasty, while several familiar faces return to Essex.
Episode 5
Mar 19, 2017 · 60 min
The whole gang escape Essex for the bright lights of London, while the animosity between Chloe M and Amber T boils over into their most explosive argument yet.
Episode 6
Mar 22, 2017 · 60 min
Chloe L makes a shocking admission to Kate and Georgia about Dan. Gemma's egg-freezing mission steps up a gear as she goes to see a specialist.
Episode 7
Mar 26, 2017 · 60 min
Long-standing tensions come to head as Pete and Megan celebrate their one year anniversary. Things get awkward when Georgia questions Amber T and Yazmin on their comments about her
Episode 8
Mar 29, 2017 · 60 min
Reality series. Emotions run high as Megan and Pete face up to their relationship woes. Charlie and Bobby chat about their old friendship. Kate washes her hands of Chloe L and Dan.
Episode 9
Apr 2, 2017 · 60 min
Charlie King tries to settle back into Essex. Rumours begin to circulate about the real reason for Megan and Pete's split. Chloe S finally loses patience with Liam.
Episode 10
Apr 5, 2017 · 60 min
Emotions run high as Gemma attends the fertility clinic. The girls console Megan over her break-up with Pete. Charlie tries to salvage his friendship with Bobby.
Episode 11
Apr 9, 2017 · 60 min
In Amsterdam, Georgia's feud with Yaz is the big talking point. A nasty rumour begins to circulate about Courtney. Are Chloe S and Pete more than just friends?
Episode 12
Apr 12, 2017 · 60 min
Megan and Pete's split continues to divide the gang. Chloe S accuses Megan of playing the victim. Courtney is devastated as Myles gives her the silent treatment.
Episode 13
Apr 16, 2017 · 60 min
Gemma throws an Easter party in a bid to distract herself from her baby woes. Megan and Chloe S finally square up at the party, but will they make amends?
Episode 14
Apr 19, 2017 · 60 min
Can Megan and Pete sort out their differences and move forward as friends? Yaz confronts Lockie with some ground rules. Has Myles forgiven Courtney yet?
Episode 15
Apr 23, 2017 · 60 min
Amber T clashes with Jamie and his new girlfriend. Cara gives her side of the story over her split with Nathan. Amber D has a surprising admission about Chris.
Episode 16
Apr 26, 2017 · 60 min
Tommy and Georgia clash with Megan at dinner, leading to an explosive showdown when Pete confronts Tommy. A frustrated Chloe S seeks support from Lockie and Mario as she tries to a
Episode 17
Apr 30, 2017 · 60 min
There is more bad feeling in Essex as Megan celebrates the opening of her restaurant, with notable no-shows from Chloe S, Chloe M, Courtney, Tommy and Georgia at the big event. Pet
Episode 18
May 3, 2017 · 60 min
Last in the series of the reality show following a group of buff boys and glamorous girls from Essex. Unresolved tensions between Megan and Chloe M finally come to a head at Dan’s