The Only Way Is Essex: Season 21
Season 21 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 20.
- 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 21 Progress Shield
The Only Way is Marbs (1)
Sep 10, 2017 · 60 min
The reality series returns as the gang head off for their annual trip to Marbella. Chloe S has a strong opinion on Pete and Megan's reconciliation. What is upsetting Courtney?
The Only Way is Marbs (2)
Sep 13, 2017 · 60 min
The gang's jaunt to sunny Spain continues with the arrival of Jon Clark, who sets his sights on Lauren P. Courtney invites Megan and Amber T on a night out.
Episode 3
Sep 17, 2017 · 60 min
Megan breaks down as more animosity arises from the girlband reunion. Gemma makes a dramatic announcement. There are tears for Amber T when she seeks out Dan.
Episode 4
Sep 20, 2017 · 60 min
Love could be in the air as Lauren and Jon decide to give things a go.
Episode 5
Sep 24, 2017 · 60 min
Amber T and Dan's relationship takes another unexpected turn.
Episode 6
Sep 27, 2017 · 60 min
Could Lauren and Jon's budding relationship be under threat already? Myles moans to the boys about Chloe M and Chloe L's involvement in Courtney's love life. Amber T and Dan go on
Episode 7
Oct 1, 2017 · 60 min
The gang head off to London for a change of scenery, but drama soon follows as tensions brew between Gemma and Bobby, Chloe M and Myles and Jon and Jordan.
Episode 8
Oct 4, 2017 · 60 min
Myles and Chloe M's war of words leads to a showdown between Myles and Taylor. Gemma tries to build bridges with Bobby. Jon airs his frustrations about Lauren.
Episode 10
Oct 11, 2017 · 60 min
After a year away, Arg returns to the fold and finds himself straight back in the heart of the drama as he confronts Gemma over their tryst in Marbella last year. Can they put ever
Episode 11
Oct 15, 2017 · 60 min
As many of the gang head to Dublin for a short getaway, will Arg and Gemma be able to resist another holiday fling? Jon angrily confronts Mario over his involvement in Lauren’s lov
Episode 12
Oct 18, 2017 · 60 min
Jon and Chris take Lauren and Amber D on a tense double date.
Episode 13
Oct 22, 2017 · 60 min
It's the morning after Mario's birthday and Ferne and Charlie have ended up in bed again.
Episode 14
Oct 25, 2017 · 60 min
Megan decides it is time to move on after hearing the latest rumours about her love life.
Episode 15
Oct 29, 2017 · 60 min
Danni returns to Essex for one night only, sending shockwaves around the group.
Episode 16
Nov 1, 2017 · 60 min
With Georgia remaining uncertain over her future, can Tommy help her see a way forward?
Episode 17
Nov 5, 2017 · 60 min
Lauren is upset to hear that Jon is back with his ex.