The Only Way Is Essex: Season 26
Season 26 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 25.
- 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 26 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Sep 13, 2020 · 60 min
Having navigated their way through lockdown, the Essex elite are back, and TOWIE royalty makes a welcome return to the fold. Amy Childs is back.
Episode 2
Sep 16, 2020 · 60 min
Pete and Chloe Sims haven't spoken in months. It's a shame, because the former besties always had so much in common, including how stubborn they both are.
Episode 3
Sep 20, 2020 · 60 min
Pete and Chloe Sims' relationship is nothing if not tempestuous. Six months ago, they were inseparable, until an argument exposed some serious cracks.
Episode 4
Sep 23, 2020 · 60 min
Brockett's claims that Harry's been flirting with her. Elsewhere, Clelia feels hurt after Bobby lashes out at her during an argument on a night out.
Episode 5
Sep 27, 2020 · 60 min
Yaz and Lockie have planted themselves firmly in the honeymoon period. It's a new look, and it suits them. No labels, no stress. Surely nothing's gonna rain on their parade.
Episode 6
Sep 30, 2020 · 60 min
Bobby and Matt are going from strength to strength; they've moved in together and are more loved up than ever before. But Bobby's biological clock is ticking, and he's feeling broo
Episode 8
Oct 7, 2020 · 60 min
Pete and Chloe Sims dropped a major bombshell in a therapy session when they admitted that when it came to their friendship, the lines had been blurred.
Episode 10
Oct 14, 2020 · 60 min
Since bumping into each other on a night out, Kelsey and Chloe Brockett have been wondering whether it might be time to lay their beef to rest.
Episode 11
Oct 18, 2020 · 60 min
Nicole and Amber have had two rows in the space of a week, and it doesn't look like the mutual hatred is waning. But an already awkward situation for their mate just got worse.
Episode 12
Oct 21, 2020 · 60 min
After some time away, Pete is back in Essex, and who's he checking in on first? Miss Chloe Sims, of course. It turns out the trip away has given him some time to reflect.
Episode 13
Oct 25, 2020 · 60 min
Things have been moving quickly for Bobby and Matt. After spending every day of lockdown together in perfect harmony, Matt made the move to Essex, permanently.
Episode 14
Oct 28, 2020 · 60 min
Having just celebrated their first anniversary, things are looking rosy when it comes to Harry and Frankie's romance. But scratch the surface, and all is not what it seems.
Episode 15
Nov 1, 2020 · 60 min
Halloween celebrations hit Essex with some hair-raising revelations and a bit of bad blood. Harry and Frankie address their relationship issues in an emotional chat.
Episode 17
Nov 8, 2020 · 60 min
Dan Edgar's bachelor pad is closing its doors and being relaunched, so Dan invites the lads over to say goodbye. Will the boys be able to hold it together during a final farewell?
Episode 18
Nov 11, 2020 · 60 min
Chloe Sims and Diags have made plans for a vintage knees-up, but with Covid restrictions in play, they split the guest list down the middle and throw two rival gatherings.