The Only Way Is Essex: Season 7
The seventh series of the British semi-reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex began airing on 30 September 2012 on ITV2 and concluded after 10 episodes on 31 October 2012. It marked the fourth and final series to air in 2012. This run noted the first series not to feature original cast member Lauren Goodger following her departure in August 2012, while it was confirmed that the entire cast from the previo
Season 7 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 show that follows the lives, loves, and scandals of real-life guys and girls in Essex, capturing action filmed just a few days previously.
- The show features real people in modified situations, saying unscripted lines in a structured way across glamorous locations such as nail bars, nightclubs, and salons.
- Prior to the start of this series, original cast member Lauren Goodger departed from the programme in August 2012.
- The entire cast from the previous series was confirmed to return for this installment for the first time.
Season overview
The seventh series of the British semi-reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex began airing on 30 September 2012 on ITV2 and concluded after 10 episodes on 31 October 2012. It marked the fourth and final series to air in 2012. This run noted the first series not to feature original cast member Lauren Goodger following her departure in August 2012, while it was confirmed that the entire cast from the previous series would return. During the course of the season, original cast member Kirk Norcross returned in the first episode after appearing in the first three series, and Tom Fletcher from the band McFly made an appearance in episode 4. Following the main run, three festive specials were announced to air in December 2012, including one live episode, with the festive specials concluding on 19 December 2012. Mark Wright made a cameo appearance in the 2012 Christmas special, marking his second brief return following an appearance in series 6. Additionally, Lydia Bright confirmed her departure from the series and made her final appearance in the Christmas special. Episode 11 and the live episodes were excluded from the series 7 DVD, though the 2012 Christmas special was included.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Sep 30, 2012 · 60 min
Lucy is still having doubts about planning her wedding, Charlie and Danni start dating although Charlie wants to make them exclusive. Kirk returns to the series. Gemma confronts Di
Episode 2
Oct 3, 2012 · 60 min
Arg and Joey attend an appearance at a wedding, while Chloe opens up about her split with her boyfriend whilst bra shopping. Arg goes round to Gemmas to try and get his stuff back
Episode 3
Oct 7, 2012 · 60 min
Mick and Kirk decide to start work on their new business venture whilst Lucy decides to make a drastic change to her appearance. Charlie ends things with Danni due to her not wanti
Episode 4
Oct 10, 2012 · 60 min
Diags takes Chloe out to cheer her up following her recent split from her boyfriend, Mario goes to visit brother in law Tom Fletcher for advice on his relationship with Lucy. Lydia
Episode 5
Oct 14, 2012 · 60 min
Mick starts recruiting for his "Sugar Hut Honeys", during interviewing one of the potential honeys they reveal they have been texting Mario.