James Tindale questions the younger girls' work ethic in the house. Gender war erupts. Nathan tries to mediate but gets caught in the crossfire.

Marnie brings up James Tindale's past with her. Old romantic tensions flare. A drunken night leads to Bethan kissing someone she shouldn’t.

The tagline was: "The party is back – but so are the old demons." | Cast Member | Status | Notes | |-------------|--------|-------| | Charlotte Crosby | Guest (Episode 7–8) | OG legend, appears briefly for closure and support | | Chloe Ferry | Main | The drama driver; emotional and explosive | | Nathan Henry | Main | Comic relief and voice of reason | | Bethan Kershaw | Main | Returns after absence; struggles with anxiety | | Marnie Simpson | Main | OG return; brings relationship drama | | Sophie Kasaei | Main | OG matriarch; tries to keep peace | | James Tindale | Main | OG return; fitness-focused, clashes with younger cast | | Beau Brennan | Main | Late addition; young, bold, stirs romance drama | | Abi Holborn | Main | Party animal; clashes with Chloe | | Ant Kennedy | Main | Marnie's on-off love interest |

Beau Brennan enters. Immediately flirts with Abi and Chloe, causing jealousy. Sophie tries to warn everyone he's a player.

Chloe Ferry has a major panic attack during a night out. The episode deals openly with mental health—rare for Geordie Shore at the time.

Charlotte Crosby comes back for a cameo. She gives emotional advice to Chloe and Sophie. Nostalgic moments and tears.