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{{Infobox television season
| season_number = 3
| show_name = ''[[The Only Way Is Essex]]''
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|season_name = <span style="color: white;">The Only Way Is Essex<br />'' Series 3</span>
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|country starring = United Kingdom
| num_episodes = 14 + Christmas Special
|network = [[ITV2]]
| network = [[ITV2]]
|first_aired = 25 September 2011
| first_aired = {{start date|2011|9|25|df=y}}
|last_aired = 9 November 2011<br />'''Christmas Special:''' 20 December 2011
| last_aired = {{end date|2011|11|9|df=y}}
|num_episodes = 14 + Christmas Special
| episode_list =
|dvd_release_date = 30 January 2012<ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Only-Way-Essex-DVD/dp/B005PKW4Y0/ref=sr_1_5?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1323447953&sr=1-5</ref>
|prev_season = [[The Only Way Is Essex (series 2)|Series 2]]
|next_season = [[The Only Way Is Essex (series 4)|Series 4]]
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The '''third series''' of '''''[[The Only Way Is Essex]]''''', a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 25 September 2011 on [[ITV2]]. The series concluded on 9 November 2011 afterand consisted of 14fourteen episodes. AAn ChristmasEssexmas Specialspecial aired on 20 December 2011 and is included on the Series 3 [[DVD]]. This is the first series to include Billi Mucklow, Cara Kilbey, Mario Falcone, Peri Sinclair, twins Dino and Georgio Georgiades and briefly included Mark Wright Snr, the father of Mark and Jess Wright, before he later returned in the sixth series. It is the last series to include Harry Derbidge, Kirk Norcross, Maria Fowler and Mark Wright having all appeared since the first series. The series heavily focused on the romance of Mark and Sam despite obstacles like their respective exes Lauren G and Joey, the beginning of Lucy and Mario, and Arg and Lydia facing rocky patches in their relationship.
 
This series marked the departures original cast members [[Kirk Norcross]], [[Mark Wright (TV personality)|Mark Wright]], [[TOWIE|Harry Derbridge]] and [[Maria Fowler]].<ref name=Kirk_Norcross_quits>{{cite web|title=Another TOWIE star jumps ship... Kirk Norcross is the latest cast member to quit the show|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2066021/Another-TOWIE-star-jumps-ship--Kirk-Norcross-latest-cast-member-quit-show.html|publisher=Daily Mail|accessdate=24 August 2012|date=25 November 2011}}</ref><ref name=Mark_Wright_leaves_Essex>{{cite web|last=Magrath|first=Andrea|title=TOWIE: James 'Arg' Argent breaks down as Mark Wright leaves Essex behind|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2059626/TOWIE-James-Arg-Argent-breaks-Mark-Wright-leaves-Essex-behind.html|publisher=Daily Mail|accessdate=24 August 2012|date=10 November 2011}}</ref><ref name=Maria_and_Harry_quit>{{cite web|title=TOWIE: Maria Fowler and Harry Derbidge become the latest stars to quit the show|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2084374/TOWIE-Maria-Fowler-Harry-Derbidge-latest-stars-quit-show.html|publisher=Daily Mail|accessdate=24 August 2012|date=10 January 2012}}</ref>
 
==Storylines==
Series 3 kicks off with the revelations that both Mark and Lauren and Kirk and Lauren Pope have split up with both Laurens now living together. Mark vows to a life of celibacy but soon finds himself tempted when he finds Lucy in her underwear in Jessica's flat. Meanwhile Lucy is now seeing Mario who tells her not to see Mark but after Mark finds out Mario has been badmouthing him, he tells him that he can get Lucy any time he wants. Arg and Lydia are back together but Lydia's fractured relationship with his best friend Mark is still causing problems for Arg especially when he is forced to spend time with Lucy and Mario. When Mark reveals that he spent the night with Lucy while Mario was away, Lydia and Arg side with their two friends and when Lydia confronts Mark, Arg accuses her of being a bully. Eventually Mark and Lydia make up but Arg still feels self-conscious about his weight and also decides to take a new job as a hospital radio DJ as Lydia opens a new vintage store he feels that he is not good enough for her. While trying to lose weight together at Boot Camp Gemma confesses to Arg that if he and Lydia weren't together she may consider seeing him but she tells Lydia not to worry about anything.
 
During Karaoke Night at the Sugar Hut, Mark is seen texting someone with various characters checking their phones it eventually turns out to be Sam. Sam and Mark then embark on a casual relationship which includes dates to a cooking lesson and skiing. After Sam and sister Billie are attacked, her and Mark begin dating properly and Mark's family invite Sam round to eat with them. This annoys Lauren as she feels Mark's family never accepted her and that Sam has betrayed her. During Chloe's birthday party Mark tries to settle things with Lauren but she angers Sam so much the two get into a fight.
 
The newly single Kirk and Joey begin a bromance calling themselves Team Jerk? Kirk teaches Joey how to be more domestic after he moves into a new flat and soon the two meet two girls named Cara and Billi. While Joey seems quite taken by Cara, Kirk struggles to get on with Billi and launches into a tirade at both of them when they come to his house to confront them. When Sam is attacked Joey goes to visit her and confesses that he still loves her but she is by this point back with Mark. Kirk also encounters problems at home after his dad Mick starts dating Maria as he never got on with her and he feels that Maria is after his dad's money. After a couple of dates it is revealed that Maria previously worked as an escort and when Mick sees her coming out of a club with another man he ends the relationship and she leaves to go back home to Derby for a while.
 
With Chloe approaching 30 she feels inadequate that she is without a man and wants to better her body by getting bum implants but decides against it and for her birthday she has her own wedding where her cousin Joey becomes Prince Charming. Gemma decides to teach Harry to drive and also learns that he has started dating the half-German Kurt, Gemma is also pursued this series by Greek twins Georgio and Dino who she adores but who are far too small for her.
 
With Debbie and Lydia warming to Mario it seems that he can't put a foot wrong but then it is revealed that his former girlfriend, card-shop owner Perri, was told by him that he never fancied Lucy and is just dating her for a more prominent role on the show. Lucy gets increasingly paranoid about Mario's activities and tells him that he can have a night off from their relationship, he then goes off to a club where he gets very pally with the two Laurens. Mario eventually sees the text that Lucy sent to Jessica proving that something happened between her and Mark when Lucy tells Mario she can't remember what happened he leaves her and they break up.
 
After the fight between Lauren and Sam, Mark decides it's not fair to the women in his life that he stays around Essex and tells his parents that he is going to move on. In an emotional scene with Arg, Mark says he will miss his best friend but it seems that Arg and Lydia are back on track claiming they will never break-up. Mark makes his final Essex appearance at a Fireworks Night Party in which he tells Lauren that he will always love her but he's not in love with her any more. At the same party Joey and Jessica surprise everyone by kissing on the dancefloor. Lucy gets up to speak in front of everyone and addresses Mario telling him she knows she did wrong but she wants a second chance, he tells her that he still loves her and they can work through things. Mark asks Sam if they can have a proper relationship if she leaves with him but she can't see them being anything more than close friends and tells him she doesn't want any more. The series ends with Mark looking around the club at all his friends, foes and family before giving Arg a hug and walking off into the night.
 
''The Only Way Is Essex'' returned for a Christmas Special on 20 December 2011.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2059626/TOWIE-James-Arg-Argent-breaks-Mark-Wright-leaves-Essex-behind.html?ito=feeds-newsxml | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first=Andrea | last=Magrath | title='But where does this leave us?' Arg breaks down as BFF Mark Wright leaves Essex behind in tearful TOWIE finale | date=2011-11-10}}</ref>
 
==Cast==
{{Columns-list|colwidth=30em|
{{col-begin}}
* Billi Mucklow
{{col-2}}
* Billie Faiers
 
* Cara Kilbey
===Starring===
* Carol Wright
*Joey Essex
* Chloe Sims
*Jessica Wright
* Debbie Douglas
*[[Mark Wright (television personality)|Mark Wright]] ''(Episodes 1-14)''
* Dino Georgiades
*Lauren Goodger
* Frankie Essex
*Harry Derbridge
* [[Gemma Collins]]
*James "Arg" Argent
* Georgio Georgiades
*Lydia Rose Bright
* Harry Derbridge
*[[Kirk Norcross]] ''(Episodes 1-12)''
* [[James Argent|James "Arg" Argent]]
*Sam Faiers
* [[Jess Wright]]
*Chloe Sims ''(Christmas Special only; previously supporting)''
* [[Joey Essex]]
*Gemma Collins ''(Christmas Special only; previously supporting)''
* [[Kirk Norcross]]
{{col-2}}
* [[Lauren Goodger]]
 
* [[Lauren Pope]]
===Supporting===
* [[Lucy Mecklenburgh]]
* Lydia Bright
*[[Maria Fowler]]
* Maria Fowler
*[[Lauren Pope]]
* [[Mario Falcone]]
*Billie Faiers
* [[Mark Wright (television personality)|Mark Wright]]
*Patricia 'Nanny Pat' Brooker
* Mick Norcross
*Debbie Douglas
* Nicola Goodger
*Carol Wright
* Patricia "Nanny Pat" Brooker
*Mick Norcross
* Peri Sinclair
*Mario Falcone
* [[Sam Faiers]]
*Dino Georgiades
}}
*Georgio Georgiades
*Billi Mucklow
*Cara Kilbey
{{col-2}}
{{col-end}}
 
==Cast Departures==
 
===Kirk Norcross===
[[Kirk Norcross]] reportedly quit the series in 2011 and the thirteenth episode of this series was his last appearance.<ref name=Kirk_Norcross_quits/>
 
===Mark Wright===
Original cast member, [[Mark Wright (TV personality)|Mark Wright]], departed the series in the third series finale. After a fight between Lauren and Sam, Mark decides it's not fair that he stays around Essex and tells his parents that he is going to get away for a while. Mark makes his final appearance at the Fireworks party in which he tells Lauren that he will always love her but he's not in love with her anymore. Mark asks Sam if they can have a proper relationship if she leaves with him, but she can't see them being anything more than close friends and tells him she doesn't want to be with him any more. The episode ends with Mark looking around the club at all his friends and family before giving Arg a hug and walking off into the night.<ref name=Mark_Wright_leaves_Essex/> Wright however made a cameo appearance in the shows [[The Only Way Is Essex (series 6)|sixth series]], but did not have a speaking part.<ref name=Mark_Wright_on_set>{{cite web|last=Llewellyn|first=Angharad|title=Mark is Wright at home on set of The Only Way Is Essex|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/4485110/Mark-is-Wright-at-home-on-set-of-The-Only-Way-Is-Essex.html|publisher=The Sun|accessdate=23 August 2012|date=13 August 2012}}</ref>
 
===Harry Derbridge===
[[TOWIE|Harry Derbridge]] quit the series in 2011 and stated he was moving onto different projects. The 2011 Christmas special is Derbridge's last appearance in the series.<ref name=Maria_and_Harry_quit/>
 
===Maria Fowler===
[[Maria Fowler]] announced she had quit the series in 2011. Fowler met with producers and both decided that her time on the series had come to an end. The 2011 Christmas special is Fowler's last appearance in the series.<ref name=Maria_and_Harry_quit/>
 
==Episodes==
{{see also|List of The Only Way Is Essex episodes}}
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| ShortSummary = Mark faces his first temptation when he goes to yoga and realises it’s full of girls, almost breaking his promises celibacy, whilst Debbie takes Joey and Lydia to a car boot sale. Gemma plans a singles night for all those looking for love leading to awkwardness as Jess and Kirk are matched together as well as Maria and Mick. A lonely Mark interrupts Arg and Lydia’s romantic meal together, and Nicola lashes out at Lucy as she demands that she apologises to Lauren G for the trouble she’s caused her in the past with Mark.
| ShortSummary = Joey, Lydia and Debbie head to a car boot sale, whilst Harry and his brother Ronnie have a heart-to-heart after working on their fathers flower stall. Meanwhile, Gemma throws a singles party at the Sugar Hut and Kirk and Lauren Pope share a few feelings over a walk in the park with their dog Bozo. Mark meanwhile continues his celibacy pledge before interrupting Arg and Lydia on their dinner date after feeling lonely. Nicola meanwhile decides its time to confront Lucy about her part in Lauren and Marks break-up.
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| EpisodeNumber = 28
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| ShortSummary = Kirk feels betrayed when Mick expresses his desire to ask Maria out on a date following the singles night, whilst Frankie is crushed when Joey reveals he wants to move out. Mario admits to Lucy that he’d feel uncomfortable with her speaking to Mark’s family leaving her unsure what to say to Jess when she invites her to model her lingerie. Maria agrees to go on a date with Mick before trying to patch things up with Kirk. Elsewhere Mark and Mario come face-to-face, and Arg tries a career as a radio presenter but it doesn’t go to plan.
| ShortSummary = Arg sets out on a new career path, Mark and Mario have a run-in at the gym, Mick and Kirk catch up after the singles' night and the gang go paintballing for Lauren's birthday.
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| EpisodeNumber = 29
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| ShortSummary = Joey and Sam meet up to discuss their break-up and agree to be civil with each other, but it ends with both of them getting emotional. Tired of her putting his best friend down all the time, Arg asks Lydia to make more of an effort with Mark. Mario and Kirk’s gossip about Mark gets back to him leaving him no choice but to confront his love rival. Elsewhere despite setting the pair up thinking they wouldn’t get on, Gemma is infuriated with Maria as she goes on a date with Mick. Lucy finally apologises to Lauren G for her past mistakes.
| ShortSummary = Jessica prepares for her fashion show, Maria and Mick get friendly at a romantic dinner date, the twins model for Jessica, Lucy shows off her curves, and Mario and Mark lock horns.
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| ShortSummary = Sam plans a girls night in where Gemma promises there will be no drama between her and Maria, but she can’t help but to confront her over her feelings for Mick. Lydia and Lucy go on a double date with Arg and Mario where Mario reveals he’s bought a new apartment and would like Lucy to move in with him. Arg angers Lydia by leaving the date to spend time with Mark, and Mario agrees to take both girls out for a good night. Things take a twist when Lydia, Mario and Lucy interrupt Mark and Arg speaking to other girls in a club where Mark defends himself and tells Mario that he recently slept with his girlfriend. Sam and the girls happily gossip about the boys, whilst Mario calls it time with Lucy, and Lydia can’t forgive Arg.
| ShortSummary = The aftermath of Maria and Mick's romantic date, Sam and Billie arrange a girls night in and Lydia and Arg have a double date with Mario and Lucy that ends in some confrontation and a shock allegation from Mark.
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| Title = Episode 6
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|12|df=y}}
| AltDate = 45 minutes
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| EpisodeNumber = 31
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|ShortSummary= Lucy desperately tries to salvage her relationship with Mario and protests her innocence against Mark’s rumours. Gemma confides in Frankie about her weight issues and her desire to be thin, whilst Dino and Georgio plan a Greek night in order to cheer her up. Jess has her brother’s back as she reveals Lucy asked her to lie for her over where she stayed recently, and Lydia meets with Mark to discuss the strain he adds on her relationship. Sam meets Mario’s ex Peri and is shocked by her opinions of his new romance.
|ShortSummary= Lucy and Mario discuss the future of their relationship, Arg and Lydia's relationship is under threat again, Chloe considers more surgery, Georgio and Dino try to cheer Gemma up with a Greek night... and Lydia finally confronts Mark.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|16|df=y}}
| AltDate = 45 minutes
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| EpisodeNumber = 32
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| ShortSummary= Kirk meets Billi at a petrol station and immediately takes a liking to her, asking her to come to his karaoke night at the Sugarhut and to bring a friend along. Lydia rages with Arg once again, this time after he accuses her of bullying Mark. Elsewhere Mick confides in Kirk about feeling lonely, and the girls think Maria is with Mick because of lust rather than love. Billi and Cara agree to go on a double date fishing with Joey and Kirk, whilst Chloe consults a plastic surgeon about her bum implants. At the karaoke party, Mark texts a guest asking to meet him outside – but who is it?
| ShortSummary= Chloe consults a plastic surgeon about her bum implants, as well as visiting Joey's new pool-pad, and Kirk holds a karaoke night at Sugar Hut. Plus, Lydia has another argument with Arg about Mark and Gemma teaches Harry how to drive. The episode ends with a cliffhanger though - who received the text from Mark asking them to meet him in his car outside the Sugar Hut?
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| Title = Episode 8
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|19|df=y}}
| AltDate = 45 minutes
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| EpisodeNumber = 33
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| Title = Episode 9
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|23|df=y}}
| AltDate = 45 minutes
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| EpisodeNumber = 34
| EpisodeNumber2 = 9
| ShortSummary= Harry shocks his friends by revealing he has met somebody, whilst Lydia hosts a vintage theme day for the opening of her shop. Mario plans an Italian family night for Lucy to give her the chance to meet his family, and Carol urges Mark to get closer to Sam much to the annoyance of Lauren G. Joey and Kirk take Cara and Billi out again but as the night draws in Kirk reveals he’s not as attracted to Billi as Joey is with Cara. Debbie throws some digs at Arg at Mario’s Italian night, and Lucy is welcomes into her new family.
| ShortSummary= Lydia finally opens her shop with a 1940's themed party. Kirk and Joey, or Jirk as they are calling themselves, take Billi and Cara out bowling for a double date. Lucy meets Mario's family for a big dinner and invites Lydia, Arg and Debbie. Mark takes Sam out for a proper date at a fancy restaurant.
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| Title = Episode 10
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|26|df=y}}
| AltDate = 45 minutes
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| EpisodeNumber = 35
| EpisodeNumber2 = 10
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| Title = Episode 11
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|10|30|df=y}}
| AltDate = 45 minutes
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| EpisodeNumber = 36
| EpisodeNumber2 = 11
| ShortSummary= Billi feels mugged off to hear that Kirk has been stringing her along so angrily confronts him at his home, and Lucy goes through Mario’s phone to discover he’s missing going out with the boys. Elsewhere Mark and Jess join Arg and Gemma at bootcamp where Arg is caught attempting to smuggle in pizza, and during a tense game of truth or dare Gemma opens up to Arg about her feelings, and Jess puts an end to the rumours by showing evidence that Lucy has slept with Mark. Harry invites his new boyfriend round for a meal, and Lauren G meets Mario for the first time.
| ShortSummary= After their conversation at salsa Gemma and Arg go to boot camp, when Mark finds out he and Jessica decide to come too as moral support. Lucy confesses to Mario about going through his phone and as a result decides to give him a Hall Pass, which he spends on a lads night out with Joey, Kirk, Mick and the boys.
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| Title = Episode 12
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|11|2|df=y}}
| AltDate = 45 minutes
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| EpisodeNumber = 37
| EpisodeNumber2 = 12
| ShortSummary= It’s the morning after the night before at bootcamp and Gemma has regrets about her drunk confession to Arg, whilst Lydia is horrified when the news gets back to her. Lucy and Mario clash due to the lack of trust in their relationship and he takes back his offer of moving in together. Gemma is startled when she takes Harry out for a driving lesson. At Sam’s Halloween party Joey finally confronts Mark over his new blossoming romance with Sam, and Lauren G’s heart sinks when she witnesses Mark and Sam kissing.
| ShortSummary= Everyone gets in the Halloween spirit - Nanny Pat goes trick-or-treating, and Sam and Billie host an action-packed party. Mario's night of freedom backfires for Lucy.
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This was the last episode to feature [[Kirk Norcross]].
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| Title = Episode 13
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|11|6|df=y}}
| AltDate = 45 minutes
| ProdCode = 1.,853<ref name="ITV2 w/e 6 November 2011">{{cite news,000
| title = ITV2 w/e 6 November 2011
| url = http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing/weekly-top-10?
| publisher = BARB
| accessdate = 2011-11-16}}</ref>
| EpisodeNumber = 38
| EpisodeNumber2 = 13
| ShortSummary = Chloe plans a wedding themed birthday party with herself being the bride and Joey playing the groom. Following another argument with Lucy, Mario is determined to get to the bottom of the cheating rumours and asks to meet up with Jess to see the proof. A desperate Lucy makes sure she gets to Mario first and makes a big confession signalling the end of the relationship. Despite Lauren G claiming she’s over Mark, her jealous side emerges as she unleashes her temper on both him and Sam, and Gemma faces up to Lydia over her feelings for Arg.
| ShortSummary= Mario finally gets the truth out of Lucy about her night with Mark in Marbella, and Lauren causes a scene at Chloe's 30th birthday party by yelling at Mark and Sam.
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| Title = Episode 14
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|11|9|df=y}}
| AltDate = 4560 minutes
| ProdCode = 2.225,210,000
| EpisodeNumber = 39
| EpisodeNumber2 = 14
| ShortSummary = Full of regret, Lucy vows to win Mario back but he’s in two minds whether to forgive her so seeks advice from Carol and Debbie. Sam confides in Billie over her trust issues with Mark and constantly having to look over her shoulder for Lauren G. Arg visits Joey for some fashion advice before Lydia tells him he shouldn’t change his look for her. Elsewhere Mark prepares to leave Essex but has one last goodbye for Lauren G, and gives Sam the opportunity to leave with him – but she declines. As Mark bids farewell, Lucy has a shock public speech for Mario, whilst Jess and Joey share a kiss.
| ShortSummary= It's Bonfire Night and the last farewell for one person in Essex. Lauren G makes her feelings clear about previous events to fellow Lauren. Mark and Arg share a tanning session and Joey later helps Arg to change his image, but Arg isn't so sure that Joey's style suits him. Gemma continues to flirt with the twins and Mark tells his parents he needs to leave Essex for a while. At the Bonfire party, Mario confides in Lauren G after his breakup with Lucy, and Mark and Arg share an emotional talk. Lydia and Debbie convince Mario that Lucy made a mistake, but its not long before Lucy takes to the stage to apologize. Mario tells Lucy it will take a long time for him to forgive her, but they will work through it together. Mark arrives at the party and him and Lauren decide to move on and stay friends in the future and Lydia tells Arg she loves him for who he is. Mark issues an ultimatum to Sam, but she doesn't feel ready for a relationship with him. As the party is in full swing, Mark tearfully stands on the stairs and looks around to his friends. In the closing moments Jessica kisses Joey, much to the shock of Mark and the rest of the cast. As Lauren and Sam look up to a tearful Mark, he walks down the stairs to embrace Arg and walks away from the party.
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This was the last episode to feature [[Mark Wright (TV personality)|Mark Wright]].
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Only Way Is Essex series 3
|}</onlyinclude>
| Title = The Only Way Is Essexmas
 
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|12|20|df=y}}
===Christmas Special (2011)===
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|-style="color:white"
! style="background:#B31B1B;"| Series<br />No.
! style="background:#B31B1B;"| Season<br />No.
! style="background:#B31B1B;"| Title
! style="background:#B31B1B;"| Original airdate
! style="background:#B31B1B;"| Duration
! style="background:#B31B1B;"| UK viewers
{{Episode list
| Title = The Only Way Is EsseXmas 2011
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2011|12|20}}
| AltDate = 60 minutes
| ProdCode = 1.615,893,000
| title =
| url =
| publisher =
| accessdate =
| EpisodeNumber = 40
| EpisodeNumber2 = 215
| ShortSummary = Some of the group take a trip to Lapland to visit Father Christmas but there’s tension when Mario is invited without Lucy. Sam isn’t happy after witnessing Joey and Jess’s kiss as the realisation that he’s finally moved on sinks in. Lucy fears Mario hasn’t quite forgiven her after being hit with some comments about her cheating, whilst Debbie arranges a stripper surprise for the girls. Frankie gets emotional at the thought of visiting her Mum’s grave. Arg hosts a tudor themed party for his birthday where Joey and Jess face an awkward reunion, and Lydia is over the moon by her gift from Arg.
| ShortSummary = Jess and Joey are still reeling from the kiss and decide to go on a date and pursue a relationship much to Sam's disappointment. Arg throws a regal birthday party and asks Lydia to start looking for a place for them to move in. Mario, Joey, Chloe and the two Laurens take a trip to Santa's homeland, Lapland.
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This was the last episode to feature [[TOWIE|Harry Derbridge]] and [[Maria Fowler]].
| LineColor = B31B1B
}}
|}</onlyinclude>
|}
 
==ReceptionRatings==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
===Ratings===
! scope="col" style="width:120px;"| Episode
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" style="width:120px;"| Date
! scope="col" style="width:140px;"| Official ITV2 rating<ref name="barb"/>
! scope="col" style="width:120px;"| ITV2 weekly rank<ref name="barb"/>
! scope="col" style="width:160px;"| Official ITV2+1 rating<ref name="barb">{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing/weekly-top-10?|title=Top 10 Programmes|publisher=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]|accessdate=4 March 2012}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:130px;"| Total ITV2 viewers
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 1
! Episode!! Date !! ITV2 Viewers!! ITV2+1 Viewers!! '''Total Viewers (Millions)'''
| 25 September 2011 || 1,885,000 || 1 || 217,000 || 2,102,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 2
|1||25 September||1.885<ref name = "BARB">{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing/weekly-top-10?|title=''Barb'' Broadcasters Audience Research Board|accessdate=1 Feb 2012|date=1 Feb 2012|publisher=BARB}}</ref>||0.217||'''2.102'''
| 28 September 2011 || 1,309,000 || 3 || 165,000 || 1,474,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 3
|2||28 September||1.309<ref name=BARB />||0.165||'''1.474'''
| 2 October 2011 || 1,468,000 || 2 || 163,000 || 1,631,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 4
|3||2 October||1.468<ref name=BARB />||0.163||'''1.631'''
| 5 October 2011 || 1,437,000 || 3 || 209,000 || 1,646,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 5
|4||5 October||1.437<ref name=BARB />||0.209||'''1.646'''
| 9 October 2011 || 1,685,000 || 2 || 184,000 || 1,869,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 6
|5||9 October||1.685<ref name=BARB />||0.184||'''1.869'''
| 12 October 2011 || 1,369,000 || 3 || 207,000 || 1,576,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 7
|6||12 October||1.369<ref name=BARB />||0.207||'''1.576'''
| 16 October 2011 || 1,566,000 || 2 ||120,000 || 1,686,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 8
|7||16 October||1.566<ref name=BARB />||0.120||'''1.686'''
| 19 October 2011 || 1,453,000 || 3 || 223,000 || 1,676,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 9
|8||19 October||1.453<ref name=BARB />||0.223||'''1.676'''
| 23 October 2011 || 1,554,000 || 2 || 195,000 || 1,749,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 10
|9||23 October||1.554<ref name=BARB />||0.195||'''1.749'''
| 26 October 2011 || 1,533,000 || 3 || 147,000 || 1,680,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 11
|10||26 October||1.533<ref name=BARB />||0.147||'''1.680'''
| 30 October 2011 || 1,577,000 || 2 || 162,000 || 1,739,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 12
|11||30 October||1.577<ref name=BARB />||0.162||'''1.739'''
| 2 November 2011 || 1,706,000 || 2 || 194,000 || 1,910,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 13
|12||2 November||1.706<ref name=BARB />||0.194||'''1.910'''
| 6 November 2011 || 1,572,000 || 3 || 276,000 || 1,853,000
|-
!scope="row"| Episode 14
|13||6 November||1.572<ref name=BARB />||0.276||'''1.853'''
| 9 November 2011 || 1,926,000 || 2 || 284,000 || 2,210,000
|-
!scope="row"| Essexmas
|14||9 November||1.926<ref name=BARB />||0.284||'''2.210'''
| 20 December 2011 || 1,615,000 || 2 || 278,000 || 1,893,000
|-
!colspan=2 scope="row"| Series average
|'''Average Viewers'''||||||||'''1.720'''
|'''1,574,000'''|| '''3''' || '''196,000''' || '''1,772,000'''
|}
 
==References==
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