The Only Way Is Essex Season 16 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. The Only Way Is Marbs, Part 1

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?

2. The Only Way is Marbs, Part 2

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.

3. Episode 3

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.

4. Episode 4

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

5. Episode 5

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.

6. Episode 6

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.

7. Episode 7

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?

8. Episode 8

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

9. Episode 9

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.

10. Episode 10

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.

11. Episode 11

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.

12. Episode 12 Finale

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