The Only Way Is Essex: Season 6
The sixth series of the British semi-reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex began airing on 22 July 2012 on ITV2 and concluded on 22 August 2012 after broadcasting 10 episodes. Described as part soap opera and part reality show, the programme follows the lives, loves, and scandals of real-life Essex guys and girls, capturing their interactions at glamorous locations such as nail bars, nightclubs, and salo
Season 6 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, that follows real people in modified situations saying unscripted lines in a structured way.
- The format blends elements of a soap opera and a reality show to document the lives, loves, and scandals of a group of real-life Essex guys and girls.
- Cameras capture the cast meeting up at various glamorous locations, including nail bars, nightclubs, and salons, with action filmed just a few days prior to broadcast.
- Original cast member Lauren Goodger enters the season following her previous appearances in the series.
Season overview
The sixth series of the British semi-reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex began airing on 22 July 2012 on ITV2 and concluded on 22 August 2012 after broadcasting 10 episodes. Described as part soap opera and part reality show, the programme follows the lives, loves, and scandals of real-life Essex guys and girls, capturing their interactions at glamorous locations such as nail bars, nightclubs, and salons. This run of the series features the departure of original cast member Lauren Goodger, whose final appearance takes place in the series finale. Additionally, former cast member Mark Wright, who last appeared in Series 3, makes a silent cameo appearance without a speaking part during the eighth episode of this season.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Jul 22, 2012 · 60 min
Arg and Gemma have a double date with Sam and Joey although things don't run smoothly with Arg insulting Gemma throughout the meal and Sam bumping into Lucy.
Episode 2
Jul 25, 2012 · 60 min
Lauren G agrees to go on a date with Tom P, whilst Mick holds an Essex-style sports day.
Episode 3
Jul 29, 2012 · 60 min
Joey holds an 80s themed party for his 22nd birthday. Lydia has a chat with Gemma about Arg's controlling ways which doesn't go down to well when Arg walks in on the conversation.
Episode 4
Aug 1, 2012 · 60 min
Sam and Joey go house hunting to find the perfect first home together and Arg tries to impress Gemma.
Episode 5
Aug 5, 2012 · 60 min
Bobby confides in best friend Lydia that he thinks he's fallen in love with Charlie; Sam and Lucy agree to meet and make up over the cheating accusations against Mario.
Episode 6
Aug 8, 2012 · 60 min
Everyone heads out to celebrate Charlie's birthday; sensing something is wrong with Bobby, Charlie tries to comfort his best friend although Bobby drops a bombshell. Jamie Reed mak
Episode 7
Aug 12, 2012 · 60 min
Sam hosts a garden party; Bobby confides in Gemma about his current situation with Charlie.
Episode 8
Aug 15, 2012 · 60 min
Gemma and Charlie come to blows once again over Gemma questioning his sexuality, which also causes Gemma and Bobby to fall out.
Episode 9
Aug 19, 2012 · 60 min
Lauren Goodger begins to have doubts about Tom, Arg takes Gemma for a surprise singing lesson, and Bobby celebrates his birthday at a funfair in Southend.
Episode 10
Aug 22, 2012 · 60 min
The series concludes with Lucy throwing a prom for her 21st birthday and Jamie apologising to Frankie.