Series synopsis
Jersey Shore is an American reality television series that premiered on MTV on December 3, 2009. It ended on December 20, 2012. It was created by SallyAnn Salsano. It stars Pauly D., Samantha Giancola, Vinny Guadagnino and JWoww.
Eight people live together as housemates in a vacation home, party, work in the area and compete with each other to win the grand prize.
Premise
Eight people live together as housemates in a vacation home, party, work in the area and compete with each other to win the grand prize.
Premise: New Jersey's most recognizable housemates move into their summer share.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pauly D.
- Samantha Giancola
- Vinny Guadagnino
- JWoww
- Snooki
- Ronnie Ortiz-Magro
- Mike Sorrentino
- Angelina Pivarnick
Guest cast
- Maximo Gianfranco Sorrentino as Self
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 108 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 37 | January 16, 2010 | December 20, 2012 |
| Season 1 | 9 | December 3, 2009 | January 21, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 13 | July 29, 2010 | October 21, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 13 | January 6, 2011 | March 24, 2011 |
| Season 4 | 12 | August 4, 2011 | October 20, 2011 |
| Season 5 | 11 | January 5, 2012 | March 15, 2012 |
| Season 6 | 13 | October 4, 2012 | December 20, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spoof'D The gang gets together to check out some of the best 'Jersey Shore' spoofs from SNL, Jimmy Kimmel and, of course, Bobby Bottleservice. |
January 16, 2010 |
| 2 |
Before the Shore In this special episode watch never-before-seen footage of the cast before they leave for the Jersey Shore house. |
January 27, 2010 |
| 3 |
Tips from The Situation & Snooki Mike and Nicole stop by MTV.com to talk about New Years resolutions, hook-up tips, The Situation's abs and the art of Snooki's poof. |
December 29, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A New Family Summer at the Jersey Shore kicks off when eight soon-to-be roommates move into their summer share. Romance heats up between Sammy and Mike, but all might be lost when the guys invite three random girls to join them in the hot tub. Meanwhile, Snookie comes on way too strong, and finds herself the outcast. She can only hope that first impressions won't be lasting impressions. |
December 3, 2009 |
| 2 |
The Tanned Triangle Still feeling like the outcast, Snookie tells the others that she's leaving the Shore. And the roommates' first night out at the club gets flirty, proving that the boyfriends back home might, in fact, have something to worry about. And what started with Mike and Sammy turns into a love triangle that threatens to divide the house. |
December 3, 2009 |
| 3 |
Good Riddance Mike has trouble accepting the fact that Sammi chose Ronnie over him. Angelina decides she's too good to work at the Shore Store and Danny fires her, which means she's no longer allowed at the house and has to leave the show. And Jenni's boyfriend comes for a visit but she waits before telling him about kissing Pauly. |
December 10, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goin' South The cast heads to Miami in the season 2 opener, and the drama quickly heats up when Angelina crashes the party. Meanwhile, Ronnie and Sammi, find themselves in an awkward situation after their recent break-up. |
July 29, 2010 |
| 2 |
The Hangover Sammi tries to figure out what Ronnie really did at the club the night before, but no one is saying. And when Angelina interrupts Pauly's game, we see a whole new side of the usually calm Pauly D. |
August 5, 2010 |
| 3 |
Creepin' Angelina swallows her pride and apologizes to the girls. Back at the house, The Situation, Vinny and Pauly D have a close encounter with grenades in the hot tub, while Ronnie continues to creep behind Sammi's back. |
August 12, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Back to the Shore New roommate Deena moves into the house and is confronted with hostile reactions from some of the roommates. The house gets off to an interesting start when Snooki confronts Vinny about him and her best friend Ryder and Deena "accidentally" gets naked in front of Mike. Leftover tension from Miami spills over to Seaside Heights when unresolved issues among the girls explode on the first night. |
January 6, 2011 |
| 2 |
It's Gonna Be an Interesting Summer The fight between Sammi and JWoww causes additional tension in the house. Ronnie and Sammi continue to isolate themselves, missing the first family dinner, to the surprise and disappointment of all the roommates. Mike lets Ronnie know about the general feeling at the house. Ronnie decides to hang out and have fun with the rest of the house, leaving Sammi feeling all alone and reminiscent of Miami. |
January 13, 2011 |
| 3 |
Where's the Beach? Sammi sets out to make amends with Snooki and Deena. A night in the club turns romantic for Jenni when she runs into a old flame named Roger, who may or may not have a girlfriend. Deena gets kicked out within the first five minutes for being too drunk. Mike meets one of the girls he hooked up with last year named Paula and Pauly's stalker returns and throws a drink at him. The next day Snooki is extremely hung over and has to go to work. After sneaking a couple of drinks she runs off drinking more and more. After a huge crowd appears to watch her creating a scene Snooki is arrested. |
January 17, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Going to Italia The housemates pack up their hair extensions and Shore Store T-shirts and jet off to Italy for a European adventure. But, the culture shock that awaits them is nothing compared to their shocking adventure. |
August 4, 2011 |
| 2 |
Like More Than a Friend Ron and Sammi try to work on their friendship, but prove that old habits die hard. Also, Mike tries taking his friendship with Snooki to the next level, while Pauly and Deena consider doing the same. |
August 11, 2011 |
| 3 |
Twinning With twins in the mix, it's double trouble as bi-curious Deena pulls the robbery on both The Situation AND Vinny. Plus, The Situation's "secret hook-up" with Snooki is revealed. Is Snooki a cheater or is The Situation just trying to start drama? |
August 18, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hurricane Situation The roommates return from Italy and couldn't be more excited to get back to the Jersey Shore. But a drama storm is brewing as The Situation threatens to destroy Snooki's relationship with Jionni. |
January 5, 2012 |
| 2 |
One Man Down Vinny considers leaving the Shore; Snookie fights with Jionni. |
January 12, 2012 |
| 3 |
Dropping Like Flies The roommates try to adjust to life without Vinny; Mike confronts his demons; Pauly celebrates his birthday. |
January 19, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Once More Unto the Beach The cast return to the shore for their last summer in the Seaside Heights house in the premiere of the sixth and final season. Mike opens up about his time in rehab and Snooki faces the challenge of being pregnant in a party house. |
October 4, 2012 |
| 2 |
No Shame, Good Integrity Deena copes with being away from her boyfriend; Snooki makes a shocking announcement. |
October 4, 2012 |
| 3 |
Toxic Shots Syndrome Snooki moves out of the shore house to be on her own and Deena struggles without her meatball. Mike deals with the downside of his recovery after receiving treatment from a doctor. |
October 11, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 3, 2009 |
| Last aired | December 20, 2012 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |