The Only Way Is Essex: Season 3
The third series of the British semi-reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex began airing on 25 September 2011 on ITV2 and concluded on 9 November 2011 after 14 episodes. An additional Christmas Special aired on 20 December 2011 and is included on the Series 3 DVD. Part soap opera and part reality show, the programme follows the lives, loves, and scandals of real-life Essex guys and girls, capturing happen
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The programme is a British semi-reality television series based in Brentwood, Essex, England.
- It is described as part soap opera and part reality show, following real people in modified situations who say unscripted lines in a structured way.
- The show follows the lives, loves, and scandals of a group of real-life Essex guys and girls.
- Cameras capture happenings as the cast meets up in glamorous locations like nail bars, nightclubs, and salons.
Season overview
The third series of the British semi-reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex began airing on 25 September 2011 on ITV2 and concluded on 9 November 2011 after 14 episodes. An additional Christmas Special aired on 20 December 2011 and is included on the Series 3 DVD. Part soap opera and part reality show, the programme follows the lives, loves, and scandals of real-life Essex guys and girls, capturing happenings at glamorous locations such as nail bars, nightclubs, and salons as cast members meet up. Action is featured that was filmed just a few days previously. This particular series marked the departures of original cast members Kirk Norcross, Mark Wright, Harry Derbridge, and Maria Fowler.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Sep 25, 2011 · 60 min
Brand new series of the true life soap. Join the Essex boys and girls and find out what has changed after a summer of fun.
Episode 2
Sep 28, 2011 · 60 min
Joey, Lydia and Debbie head to a car boot sale, whilst Harry and his brother Ronnie have a heart-to-heart after working on their fathers flower stall. Meanwhile, Gemma throws a sin
Episode 3
Oct 2, 2011 · 60 min
Arg sets out on a new career path, Mark and Mario have a run-in at the gym, Mick and Kirk catch up after the singles' night and the gang go paintballing for Lauren's birthday.
Episode 4
Oct 5, 2011 · 60 min
Jess prepares for her fashion show, Maria and Mick get friendly at a romantic dinner date, the twins model for Jess, Lucy shows off her curves, and Mario and Mark lock horns.
Episode 5
Oct 9, 2011 · 60 min
The aftermath of Maria and Mick's romantic date, Sam and Billie arrange a girls night in and Lydia and Arg have a double date with Mario and Lucy that ends in some confrontation an
Episode 6
Oct 12, 2011 · 60 min
Lucy and Mario discuss the future of their relationship, Arg and Lydia's relationship is under threat again, Chloe considers more surgery, Georgio and Dino try to cheer Gemma up wi
Episode 7
Oct 16, 2011 · 60 min
Chloe consults a plastic surgeon about her bum implants, as well as visiting Joey's new pool-pad, and Kirk holds a karaoke night at Sugar Hut. Plus, Lydia has another argument with
Episode 8
Oct 19, 2011 · 60 min
Mark, Sam, Lydia and Arg go on a skiing double date, where Lydia and Mark make up and Sam and Mark discuss their relationship. At the same time Joey hosts an animal themed pool par
Episode 9
Oct 23, 2011 · 60 min
The fake tan is put away as Essex dons vintage in preparation for the grand opening of Lydia's shop, Bella Sorella. Cara and Billie get ready for a night out on the town, Kirk-and-
Episode 10
Oct 26, 2011 · 60 min
In this episode, Mick and Kirk bond during a father-son fishing trip, Sam spends a cosy Sunday lunch with the Wright family and Arg tackles his body issues head-on - starting with
Episode 11
Oct 30, 2011 · 60 min
'Jirk' get decidedly jerky when some unannounced visitors arrive, Lucy wonders whether giving Mario a free pass was a mistake and Sam gets a surprise. Meanwhile, Mark, Jess, Gemma
Episode 12
Nov 2, 2011 · 60 min
Mario's night of freedom backfires for Lucy. Lydia finds out that what happens at bootcamp does not necessarily stay at bootcamp. Meanwhile, everyone gets in the Halloween spirit -
Episode 13
Nov 6, 2011 · 60 min
It is the morning after the night before and Lauren G and Sam are both reacting to the kiss. Mark gives Arg a makeover when the pair go shopping. Lucy realises that time is running
Episode 14
Nov 9, 2011 · 60 min
Last in the series of the reality show. Arg continues his quest for physical perfection and seeks fashion advice from Joey - with interesting results. After the row, Sam and Lauren