Jersey Shore

10 Best Episodes of Jersey Shore - Season 3

Jersey Shore is an American reality television series which ran on MTV from December 3, 2009 to December 20, 2012 in the United States. The series follows the lives of eight housemates spending their summer at the Jersey Shore in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Season 2 followed the cast escaping the cold northeast winter to Miami Beach, with Season 3 returning to the Jersey Shore. The fourth season, filmed in Italy, premiered on August 4, 2011. The show returned for a fifth season, at Seaside Heights on January 5, 2012. The fifth season finale aired on March 15, 2012. On March 19, 2012, MTV confirmed that the series would return for their sixth season. On August 30, 2012, MTV announced that the Jersey Shore would end after the sixth season, which premiered on October 4. The series finale aired on December 20, 2012.The show debuted amid large amounts of controversy regarding the use of the words "Guido/Guidette," portrayals of Italian-American stereotypes, and scrutiny from locals because the cast members were not residents of the area.The series garnered record ratings for MTV, making it the network's most viewed series telecast ever. The series' cast have also been credited with introducing unique lexicon and phrases into American popular culture.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 26, 2022.

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Jersey Shore - S3E9

#13 - Kissing Cousins (Season 3 - Episode 9)

Snooki's hook-ups haunt her; Mike pranks Deena and Snooki; the guys ditch Mike.

The episode was rated 7.05 from 75 votes.

Jersey Shore - S3E8

#12 - The Great Depression (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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After Sammi leaves the house, Ronnie is an emotional wreck. With the girls taking Sammi's side and the guys not knowing how to cheer him up, Ronnie feels like he has no friends left in the house. Meanwhile, The Situation tries to hook up with Pauly D's ex-girlfriend.

The episode was rated 7.07 from 81 votes.

Jersey Shore - S3E4

#11 - Free Snooki (Season 3 - Episode 4)

Snooki is released from jail but faces her father's voice on the phone which isn't happy. Jenni continues to meet with Roger and quickly grows feelings for him. Tom continues to call the house and cause problems with Jenni escalating into a heated arguement on the phone and a destroyed relationship. Snooki is lifted from her depressed state after she meets Nick who she hooks up with. Deena meets a Ronnie look-alike only to find out that he has a girlfriend. Later, Jenni has to return to her home because Tom left leaving her dogs to die. She and Snooki leave the Shore and reach home within 9 hours to find her dogs fortunately safe but her most important items including a hardrive stolen.

The episode was rated 7.08 from 86 votes.

Jersey Shore - S3E1

#10 - Back to the Shore (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.13 from 100 votes.

Jersey Shore - S3E12

#9 - A House Divided (Season 3 - Episode 12)

The Situation continues to instigate drama between Ronnie and Sammi, and Snooki has a falling out with Vinny.

The episode was rated 7.24 from 71 votes.

Jersey Shore - S3E6

#8 - Should We Just Break Up? (Season 3 - Episode 6)

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Snooki meets a guy, but he may or may not be engaged. Pauly D. makes peace with an old enemy; and Ronnie's hard partying takes a toll on his relationship.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 84 votes.

Jersey Shore - S3E2

#7 - It's Gonna Be An Interesting Summer (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 87 votes.

Jersey Shore - S3E5

#6 - Drunk Punch Love (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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Snooki's friend Ryder stops by for a visit and lucky enough its her birthday. Snooki and Jenni return to Jersey with Jenni's dogs who are welcomed at the house by everyone. Sammi and Ronnie's relationship continues to strain and after a heated argument after the club, Ronnie throws all her stuff around the room and tells her to leave. Ronnie starts to second guess himself. Jenni comforts him and they bury the hatchet from Miami. Mike brings home a girl, but her friend is wandering down the house so Vinny pulls out the Grenade Whistle to warn Mike. Vinnys girl's family comes to pick her up which make Vinny uncomfortable. Jenni gives Ronnie a hug which is caught by Sammi. Sammi loses it and thinks she is all alone in the shore house. As a response to the newfound friendship between Ronnie and Jenni, she punches Ronnie in the face. She quickly plans to leave but with the help of everyone she apoligizes to Ronnie and stays. Jenni and Roger continue to date and also Deena and Dean, but Mike finds out a dirty secret which ends their relationship. Also Snooki and Vinny buy a stripper pole for the house and Sammi and Jenni make up and become friends again.

The episode was rated 7.38 from 89 votes.

Jersey Shore - S3E3

#5 - Where's the Beach? (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 90 votes.

Jersey Shore - S3E13

#4 - At The End Of The Day (Season 3 - Episode 13)

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The roommates say goodbye to another summer at the Jersey Shore. While one couple reaches a crossroads in their relationship, another couple makes it official.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 62 votes.

Jersey Shore - S3E10

#3 - A Cheesy Situation (Season 3 - Episode 10)

Sammi returns to the house; Snooki's feelings for Vinny deepen; Mike believes a hook-up smells like cheese.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 68 votes.

Jersey Shore - S3E11

#2 - GTF - Gym, Tan, Find Out Who Sammi Is Texting (Season 3 - Episode 11)

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Vinny and Pauly D take a road trip to Staten Island. Roger becomes more than just a rebound for JWOWW. The Situation reveals Sammi's shady ways, causing Ronnie to question his love for her.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 78 votes.

Jersey Shore - S3E7

#1 - Cabs Are Here! (Season 3 - Episode 7)

Ronnie and Sam end their tumultuous relationship with a nasty breakup that prompts Ronnie to destroy all of Sam's belongings. Later, she considers leaving the shore for good.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 79 votes.

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