The Only Way Is Essex: Season 8
The eighth series of the British semi-reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex began airing on 24 February 2013 on ITV2 and consisted of 12 episodes. Part soap opera and part reality show, the programme follows the lives, loves, and scandals of real-life Essex guys and girls, capturing their happenings at glamorous locations such as nail bars, nightclubs, and salons. Series 8 marked the first series not to
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is a British semi-reality television programme based in Brentwood, Essex, combining elements of a soap opera and a reality show.
- The show follows the lives, loves, and scandals of a group of real-life Essex guys and girls.
- Cameras capture the cast meeting up in glamorous locations such as nail bars, nightclubs, and salons.
- Episodes feature action filmed just a few days previously involving real people in modified situations saying unscripted lines in a structured way.
Season overview
The eighth series of the British semi-reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex began airing on 24 February 2013 on ITV2 and consisted of 12 episodes. Part soap opera and part reality show, the programme follows the lives, loves, and scandals of real-life Essex guys and girls, capturing their happenings at glamorous locations such as nail bars, nightclubs, and salons. Series 8 marked the first series not to feature Lydia Bright following her departure in December 2012, and it also saw the departure of numerous supporting cast members alongside the introduction of new ones. On 7 March 2013, Mecklenburgh confirmed via Twitter that Amy and Sally Broadbent had been dropped from the cast. Mick Norcross announced his departure on 8 March 2013 after appearing since the second series. Kirk Norcross quit the show for a second time, announcing his departure via Twitter on 21 March 2013, and cast member Debbie Douglas announced her departure via Twitter on 29 March 2013.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Feb 24, 2013 · 60 min
Lauren fears that she could be pregnant. Mario celebrates his 25th birthday without Lucy, meanwhile newcomer Amy reveals that the only reason Mario hasn't cheated on her was becaus
Episode 2
Feb 27, 2013 · 60 min
Gemma launches her new dieting club but is disappointed to hear that Arg and Jasmin are getting close. Lauren tells Kirk that she's taken a pregnancy test and it's negative. Lucy's
Episode 3
Mar 3, 2013 · 60 min
Arg invites Jasmin round for dinner at Sam's where Sam and Jess question Arg's feelings towards Gemma. Joey holds job interviews for his new shop. Mario refuses to make the first m
Episode 4
Mar 6, 2013 · 60 min
Joey breaks down during a conversation with Sam about his mum. Lucy finds out what really happened between Amy and Mario, then agrees to give the relationship another go. Little Ch
Episode 5
Mar 10, 2013 · 60 min
Jasmin's friend, Abi, takes an interest in Tom as Diags reveals that she was a former love interest of his. Joey visits his mum's grave with Sam. Mario and Lucy decide to take a br
Episode 6
Mar 13, 2013 · 60 min
Bobby and Charlie talk about their new business ideas. Ricky hosts a comedy night for everyone. Arg and Gemma discuss their situation with each other. Tom takes Abi fishing for the
Episode 7
Mar 17, 2013 · 60 min
Arg hosts a St Patrick's Day themed party arranged by Bobby and Charlie. Abi and Tom go on their second date. Danny and Jasmin confront Ricky over what he's been saying about them.
Episode 8
Mar 20, 2013 · 60 min
Gemma attempts to clear the air with Bobby and Charlie but it leads to another argument as Charlie sides with Gemma. Frankie's nervous as she cooks a meal for Joey and Sam. Joey st
Episode 9
Mar 24, 2013 · 60 min
Joey finally opens his new shop, Fusey, with the help of Sam. Bobby gathers his friends to say goodbye to his car before putting it in a car crusher. Abi, Jasmin, James and Dan agr
Episode 10
Mar 27, 2013 · 60 min
Chloe confronts Sam about her arguments with Joey. Arg is thrown out of Gemma's dieting club. Bobby is forced to choose between Gemma and Charlie after she offers him a job. Dan, J
Episode 11
Mar 31, 2013 · 60 min
Joey tells Billie of his plans to propose to Sam in Dubai. Abi's not happy with James after seeing him talking to Lauren. Dan and James arrange a five-a-side football match, making
Episode 12
Apr 7, 2013 · 60 min
The day of the five-a-side football match arrives and Mario is there to support Arg's team leaving Little Chris and Ricky on the other team angry. Later, Little Chris and Ricky con