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comments about her cheating, whilst Debbie arranges a stripper surprise for the girls. Frankie gets emotional at the thought of visiting her Mumās 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.
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tells him he shouldnāt 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 ā but she declines. As Mark bids farewell, Lucy has a shock public speech for Mario, whilst Jess and Joey share a kiss.
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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 ā but who is it?
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animal themed pool party. Mario and Lucy rage when they discover what Peri has said about their relationship, and Lauren P is jealous to see Kirk flirting with Billi. Lauren G announces that she has recently gone back to Mark before having a heart-to-heart with Joey about their exes.
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their break-up, and Kirk feels awkward following his split with Lauren P. Arg and Gemma make a pact to get fit, whilst new boys Dino and
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first and makes a big confession signalling the end of the relationship. Despite Lauren G claiming sheās 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.
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946:1,869,000
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806:60 minutes
800:2011-12-20
771:60 minutes
765:2011-11-09
736:45 minutes
730:2011-11-06
701:45 minutes
695:2011-11-02
666:45 minutes
660:2011-10-30
631:45 minutes
625:2011-10-26
596:45 minutes
590:2011-10-23
561:45 minutes
555:2011-10-19
526:45 minutes
520:2011-10-16
491:45 minutes
485:2011-10-12
456:45 minutes
450:2011-10-09
421:45 minutes
415:2011-10-05
386:45 minutes
380:2011-10-02
351:45 minutes
345:2011-09-28
316:45 minutes
310:2011-09-25
264:See also:
253:Sam Faiers
200:Joey Essex
166:Chloe Sims
79:2011-11-09
69:2011-09-25
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319:2,102,000
289:Duration
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99:Series 2
95:Previous
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1143:278,000
1123:284,000
1103:276,000
1083:194,000
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