[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM] MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.
[via press release from MTV]
MTV ANNOUNCES THE FINAL 18 EPISODES OF "JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION," ONE OF TV'S MOST INFLUENTIAL REALITY FRANCHISES, PREMIERING ON THURSDAY, MAY 7 AT 8PM ET/PT
New Season Highlights Include Fist‑Pump‑Worthy Celebrations From Baby Showers To Bachelorette Parties, Gender Reveals To Ab Reveals, Birthdays To Weddings And More
New York, NY - [March 4, 2026] - MTV today announced the premiere date for JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION, which will conclude its monumental run with the final 18 episodes premiering Thursday, May 7 at 8pm ET/PT. This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television. The "Shore" family is going bigger than ever, celebrating the moments that made this franchise a cultural phenomenon. The all-new season is packed with fist-pump-worthy milestones and unforgettable moments, from pregnancies and baby showers to bachelorette parties, gender reveals, ab reveals, births, birthdays, weddings, and more. The series will air across MTV globally.
Since 2009, JERSEY SHORE has grown from an instantly buzzed‑about series into a pop‑culture phenomenon, cementing itself as one of television's most iconic reality franchises. Across close to 300 episodes plus additional spinoffs, fans have grown up alongside the beloved cast, experiencing the highs, lows, and everything in between. Now, in a full‑circle final chapter, the roommates take viewers on one last unforgettable ride. Key highlights of the final season include:
Angelina embarks on a full emotional roller coaster, packed with extreme highs, devastating lows and nonstop twists that only Angelina can deliver
Deena shines as PTA president and goes big on giving back wherever she can, organizing charity events and supporting her friends.
DJ Pauly D continues to grow his empire, launching his own record label, while his relationship with girlfriend Nikki continues to blossom.
Jenni "JWOWW" embraces her 40th birthday as she steps into full director mode, directing her second movie. JWOWW returns putting the wow in JWOWW dropping truth bombs and stirring up conversations no one else will touch.
Mike "The Situation" brings his abs out of retirement as he focuses on his fitness journey, celebrates a remarkable 10 years sober, and opens a rehab center.
Nicole "Snooki" juggles cheer mom life, friendship and boss‑lady business moves, all while finding time to be the life of the party.
Ronnie is fully back in the mix, joining the roomies on their trips and opening up to them about his struggles as he looks to work through them.
Sammi "Sweetheart" packs a lifetime of milestones into just eight months - pregnancy, childbirth and a wedding.
Vinny takes his standup career to the next level as he is selling out shows and taking his set on tour, organizing and hosting a celebratory Roast for the family, all while being very single.
For longtime fans, the final episodes offer both nostalgia and new memories - a tribute to the friendships, inside jokes, iconic moments, and cultural imprint that only the "Shore" can deliver.
Stream past seasons on Paramount+ and Pluto TV and join the conversation using #JSFamilyVacation across the official Jersey Shore accounts on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X and YouTube. The Shores Franchise will continue around the world as "local" shores including "Canada Shore" are produced for Paramount+.
JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION is produced by SallyAnn Salsano, Frank Miccolis, Sean Hogan, Oren Krygier and Ashli Tortorello for 495 Productions. Benjamin Hurvitz and Jennifer Aguirre serve as Executive Producers for MTV. Matthew Parillo and Marko Radosavljevic serve as Executives in Charge of production for MTV.
About MTV:
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About 495 Productions:
SallyAnn Salsano is the Founder, CEO, Executive Producer and creative force behind the Daytime and Primetime Emmy nominated 495 Productions team. Boasting the highest-rated shows for both MTV and CMT with "Jersey Shore" and "Party Down South," along with the record-breaking Emmy nominated "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party" on VH1, 495 Productions has cemented their place in pop-culture history. Some additional shows on 495 Productions versatile roster include: "Ms Pat Settles It" (BET), "Dinner and a Movie" (TBS), "Best in Chow" (A&E), "The Snake" (FOX), Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer" (FOX), Emmy Nominated "Peace of Mind with Taraji" (Facebook Watch), "Double Shot at Love with Pauly D and Vinny" (MTV), Emmy Nominated "The Real" daytime talk show (syndicated), "Blue Collar Millionaires" (CNBC),"Nashville Star" (NBC),"Taboo USA" (National Geographic Channel), "Design Star" (HGTV), "A Shot At Love with Tila Tequila" (MTV), "Tool Academy" (VH1), and many others.
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