As of July 2026, The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 aired in 2011 with 14 episodes — streaming now on Hayu. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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The Only Way Is Essex Season 2

2011 14 Episodes Reality ⭐ 4/10

The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 has become appointment viewing on and for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 24 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Denise Van Outen is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

There is a reason The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 keeps coming up in conversation. The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 understands that the format only works if the people in it feel real. The second series of The Only Way Is Essex, a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 20 March 2011 on ITV2. The series concluded on 4 May 2011 and consisted of 14 episodes. This was the final series to feature Amy Childs. Denise Van Outen and Amy Childs lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2011. What keeps The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 from feeling stale is a production that knows when to get out of the way. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Reality sceptics are warned — The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 has converted more than a few doubters. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Denise Van Outen is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. The kind of thing that generates strong opinions in every room it is watched in.

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🎬 The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 — Episode Guide

E1
Episode 1
2011-03-20
Pop the Cristal and spray yourself a weird shade of mahogany: it's series two of the semi-staged docusoap that had the nation gawping last year. The stereotypical view of people from Essex as primped, yakking bozos was exposed by TOWIE as not having gone far enough: each week we scaled new lows of i...
E2
Episode 2
2011-03-23
Lauren's day proves eventful as she removes her tattoo of Mark's name, only for him to propose soon after and she accepted. Arg and Lydia are still debating whether to move in together.
E3
Epsiode 3
2011-03-27
Lauren decides whether to move in with her new fiance Mark after Lucy's revelations about having recently slept with him. Amy looks for a new assistant.
E4
Episode 4
2011-03-30
Arg decides whether to embark on a diet and Amy's new assistant Paloma tries to make a good impression at the salon. Kirk throws a party and Lauren's culinary skills are put to the test when the Wrights come for dinner
E5
Episode 5
2011-04-03
Lauren gives Mark's flat a makeover and Amy's new assistant tries to teach Harry some unusual dance moves
E6
Episode 6
2011-04-06
Lauren's wedding plans are moving ahead, but they may be too fast for Mark's liking, Lydia and Arg appear to have finally found their dream home and Lucy receives information about Kirk
E7
Episode 7
2011-04-10
Jessica goes through with her boob job. Arg tries to win Lydia back, but to no avail. Most of the cast attend Gemma's quiz night.
E8
Episode 8
2011-04-13
Joey takes Sam out on a date. The girls take part in a "botox party". Lauren and Mark discuss plans for their engagement party.
E9
Episode 9
2011-04-17
Mark meets up with Sam to discuss his new modelling agency, much to the annoyance of Lauren. Mark and Lauren host their engagement party.
E10
Episode 10
2011-04-20
Some of the cast go "glamping", while Arg and Lydia appear to go their separate ways following another argument.
E11
Episode 11
2011-04-24
Mark and Lauren face Amy and Arg in a game of tennis. Kirk hosts his 23rd Birthday party – a funfair in his back garden.
E12
Episode 12
2011-04-27
Kirk asks Lauren to move in with him. Joey launches the first night of 'Reem Parties' at Sugar Hut.
E13
Episode 13
2011-05-01
Lydia confronts Amy about her relationship with Arg. The Wrights celebrate the Royal Wedding, and Mark wants to get back into the promoting scene following Joey Essex's successful launch night.
E14
Episode 14
2011-05-04
Mark hosts a pool party, everyone is invited, apart from his own fiancée, Lauren. Last in series.

🎭 Cast of The Only Way Is Essex Season 2

Denise Van Outen
Denise Van Outen
Voiceover
Amy Childs
Amy Childs
Self
BF
Billie Faiers
Self
CS
Chloe Sims
Self
CW
Carol Wright
Self
HD
Harry Derbridge
Self
Gemma Collins
Gemma Collins
Self
James Argent
James Argent
Self (as Arg)
LG
Lauren Goodger
Self
FE
Frankie Essex
Self

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