Jersey Shore Family Vacation to End Run with 18 Final Episodes

MTV today announced the premiere date for Jersey Shore Family Vacation, which will conclude its run with the final 18 episodes premiering Thursday, May 7 at 8 pm ET/PT.

MTV says, “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.”

Jersey Shore Family Vacation to End Run with 18 Final Episodes

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 globally on MTV.

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 nearly 300 episodes and 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. The key highlights of the final season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation include:

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  • 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 works 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, selling out shows, taking his set on tour, organizing and hosting a celebratory Roast for the family, all while being very single.
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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. You can stream past seasons on Paramount+ and Pluto TV.

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.

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