The real-life soap returns for its 16th series, beginning by following the Towie gang on another Spanish jaunt for a final summer slice of partying, sun, sea and drama in Marbella. Which relationships will still be going strong, who will hook up on this holiday, and what beachwear will Bobby be sporting this time?

The gang's Marbella escapades continue and, while Lewis gets body beautiful in Essex, the boys spot a beauty of their own in Spain - Lewis' ex-girlfriend Nicole.

Ferne and Chloe Lewis clash again, but Ferne's day brightens when she bumps into Liam. With Nicole now back in town, Lewis takes his chance to catch up with her.

Tensions come to a head between Lewis and Mike, Jake confronts Mike about his recent remarks and Danni extracts a confession out of Nicole.

Arg and Lydia are in turmoil yet again thanks to his lies, Dan and Kate talk over their broken relationship and Lewis continues to make a play for Nicole.

Arg is forced to deal with Lydia's rejection as she goes on a night out in a bid to forget him. Dan enlists Diags and Lockie as he sets about surprising Kate.

As he finally comes face-to-face with Lydia, will Arg's apologies and excuses fall on deaf ears, and could Danni and Lockie's flirting lead to a reunion?

Lydia remains distant with Arg. Jess questions where her relationship is heading with Ferne, while the flirtation between Lockie and Danni continues.

As the gang prepares to celebrate Halloween, Vas tries to make amends to those he has wronged, and Ferne and Liam's romance starts to turn sour.

After giving the Bonfire night party a miss, could Arg and Lydia finally be back on track? Jess reassesses her feelings for Pete. Nicole and Lewis come to blows.

Kate is caught in the middle as Ferne and Chloe L's feud continues. Lewis drops a bombshell which could put Jess and Pete's budding relationship in jeopardy.

All eyes are on Jess in the aftermath of Lewis's revelation. Emotions run high when Jess serenades Nanny Pat for her 80th birthday.

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The Essex gang head to Mallorca, where Megan and Pete face more accusations, Arg confronts Lydia and Bobby tries to broaden his cultural horizons.

The drama in Mallorca continues as Chloe Lewis tries to prove that Megan is not to be trusted. Back in Essex, Diags tries to help Arg and Dan get over their exes.

Pete steps in when the rumours about Megan's behaviour in Mallorca push her to breaking point.

Tempers flare as Mike and Pete trade insults. Megan is upset to hear that Chloe M and Courtney have been socialising with Lydia and co. Bobby tries to move on.

Megan faces a new battle as she and Chloe M acknowledge their friendship woes. Danni holds a fashion show. Gemma returns to help Billie banish an unwanted visitor.

The fallout from Megan and Chloe M's big bust-up causes problems. Arg and Dan settle in to their new pad. Jess Wright and her dog Bella return to cheer Bobby up.

Gemma reveals her secret crush on Jon, but will she still be so keen when Kate accuses Jon of secretly messaging her? The gang take part in a silly sports day.

Jon comes to blows with Kate before clashing with Diags, who is angered by his treatment of Dan. Gemma and Bobby dish out agony aunt advice across the airwaves.

Jon's feud with Kate remains unresolved, and he seems poised to start another with Chloe Sims. Arg talks to Debbie for the first time since his break-up with Lydia.

Last in the 18th series of the real-life soap. Kate reaches breaking point. Pete and Megan's relationship reaches the next level. The gang celebrate Bobby's 30th birthday in style.

The reality series returns as the gang head off for their annual trip to Marbella. Chloe S has a strong opinion on Pete and Megan's reconciliation. What is upsetting Courtney?

The gang's jaunt to sunny Spain continues with the arrival of Jon Clark, who sets his sights on Lauren P. Courtney invites Megan and Amber T on a night out.

Megan breaks down as more animosity arises from the girlband reunion. Gemma makes a dramatic announcement. There are tears for Amber T when she seeks out Dan.

Love could be in the air as Lauren and Jon decide to give things a go.

Amber T and Dan's relationship takes another unexpected turn.

Could Lauren and Jon's budding relationship be under threat already? Myles moans to the boys about Chloe M and Chloe L's involvement in Courtney's love life. Amber T and Dan go on a proper date. Bobby embarks on a new career.

The gang head off to London for a change of scenery, but drama soon follows as tensions brew between Gemma and Bobby, Chloe M and Myles and Jon and Jordan.

Myles and Chloe M's war of words leads to a showdown between Myles and Taylor. Gemma tries to build bridges with Bobby. Jon airs his frustrations about Lauren.

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After a year away, Arg returns to the fold and finds himself straight back in the heart of the drama as he confronts Gemma over their tryst in Marbella last year. Can they put everything behind them? There are more tears for Chloe S as she and Gemma discuss their fears for the future. Myles, Courtney, Chloe M and Taylor attempt to build bridges.

As many of the gang head to Dublin for a short getaway, will Arg and Gemma be able to resist another holiday fling? Jon angrily confronts Mario over his involvement in Lauren’s love life. Amber T is left upset by rumours surrounding Dan’s recent exploits. Amber D makes a confession about her relationship with Chris.

Jon and Chris take Lauren and Amber D on a tense double date.

It's the morning after Mario's birthday and Ferne and Charlie have ended up in bed again.

Megan decides it is time to move on after hearing the latest rumours about her love life.

Danni returns to Essex for one night only, sending shockwaves around the group.

With Georgia remaining uncertain over her future, can Tommy help her see a way forward?

Lauren is upset to hear that Jon is back with his ex.

The Only Way Is EsseXmas 2017 Special

The return of a new series. Georgia organises a couples’ trip and whisks Tommy away to Italy, while in Essex, Courtney is working on her revenge body. But is she ready to move on?

After an eventful time in Sardinia, Myles tries to smooth things over in Essex. Yaz and Lockie’s continued bickering is hasn’t escaped the notice of their friends and family. Gemma is on the hunt for new staff for her business.

Battles start to brew between Essex’s biggest power couples as Yaz and Lockie clash with Dan and Amber. What will happen when the couples come face-to-face at Essex-fest?

Tensions are running high after power couples Lockie and Yaz and Dan and Amber had their run in at Essex-Fest. Elsewhere, Yaz also falls out with Courtney and Chloe.

Yaz and Lockie feel their increasing arguments have started to affect how they behave with their friends. Lockie admits that there is trouble in paradise, but how will Yaz react when she finds out that he’s been having these conversations behind her back? Another warring duo that need to settle their beef is Sam and Pete. Will Pete sip his brave juice and issue an apology? At the Essex End of Summer Gala there’s a surprise arrival who’s set to turn a lot of heads, but who is this mystery guest?

Diags organises a trip to Newcastle, which Pete hopes will help Lockie to forget his relationship woes. Courtney and Shelby need the trip to take their minds off their exes.

The GC is deliriously happy and is in full nesting mode choosing furniture for the house of her dreams with Arg. Pete and Shelby’s relationship has turned bitter since their break-up and she’s been slating him behind his back. Meanwhile, Tommy continues to get the boys of Essex to bare all and tap into their emotional side.

Yaz returns after her time away, and both she and Lockie are on journeys of self-discovery in a bid to help their relationship. Dan is charged with finding Diags the perfect date in order to solve his loneliness. But will Diags get friend zoned? Meanwhile, Chloe is riddled with insecurities and tries to channel her inner diva to tackle her confidence problems.

Diags is set for a date with Jodie but will his fear of rejection mean that he will scare easily or will he finally let his guard down? Tommy and Georgia celebrate their fourth anniversary, while Gatsby tries to make peace with Pete.

Kady’s efforts at playing Cupid with Diags and childhood friend Jodie don’t go to plan. Essex’s most eligible bachelor Sam Mucklow seems to have a quandary on his hands, and Dan and Amber host a supper, but sparks fly over the guest list.

Sam is determined to make a good impression on his first date with Lauren, cracks begin to appear in Dan and Amber’s relationship, and Myles has something to ask Kady.