News of Jess and Ricky's split rocks Essex, and before long there is another nasty confrontation. Fran and Diags try to move past their problems, but group gossip causes yet more friction. Chloe and Elliott try once again to talk through their problems, but is it too late? Everyone gets into the Halloween spirit for Ferne's party.

Ricky and Jess deal with each others' families in the wake of their split. Gemma and Ferne come to blows as a petty squabble becomes a major war of words. Danni attempts to put the spark back into her relationship with Lockie.