Jersey Shore

10 Best Episodes of Jersey Shore - Season 5

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.

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Jersey Shore - S5E3

#11 - Dropping Like Flies (Season 5 - Episode 3)

The roommates try to adjust to life without Vinny; Mike confronts his demons; Pauly celebrates his birthday.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 75 votes.

Jersey Shore - S5E1

#10 - Hurricane Situation (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.24 from 91 votes.

Jersey Shore - S5E2

#9 - One Man Down (Season 5 - Episode 2)

Vinny considers leaving the Shore; Snookie fights with Jionni.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 76 votes.

Jersey Shore - S5E6

#8 - The Follow Game (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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The Situation secretly gathers information to bring down one of his roommates -- and for once it isn't Snooki. JWOWW freaks out when Roger disappears and doesn't return her calls.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 74 votes.

Jersey Shore - S5E5

#7 - Nothing but Nice (Season 5 - Episode 5)

Vinny returns and everyone celebrates. The Situation tries hard to be nice but ends up annoying the boys. Snooki struggles with an uncomfortable condition.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 75 votes.

Jersey Shore - S5E8

#6 - Sharp Objects (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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J-Woww confronts Pauly's stalker; Snooki's boyfriend denies her affections, prompting her to pursue Vinny; the roommates go fishing despite their fears of a shark attack.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 77 votes.

Jersey Shore - S5E11

#5 - We Are Family (Season 5 - Episode 11)

Another summer in Seaside Heights comes to a close as Hurricane Irene batters the East Coast in the Season 5 finale. As the gang prepares to leave, Mike continues to cause trouble by starting a rumor about Deena's sister, while Pauly and Vinny pull one more prank on the roommates.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 70 votes.

Jersey Shore - S5E9

#4 - The Truth Will Set You Free (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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Mike decides to reveal the truth; Pauly, Vinny and Deena struggle to be single roommates.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 79 votes.

Jersey Shore - S5E4

#3 - Free Vinny (Season 5 - Episode 4)

Mike returns and learns about Dannyโ€™s threat to find new tenants; the girls hire X-rated entertainment for Pauly and Mikeโ€™s birthday party; the gang heads to Staten Island in hopes of persuading Vinny to come back to the shore.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 71 votes.

Jersey Shore - S5E7

#2 - Love at the Jersey Shore (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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All of the roommates are focused on courting their current flames, but there is never peace in the house. One of the roommates causes drama with Snooki and Deena, while JWOWW's skimpy outfit creates a problem for Roger.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 70 votes.

Jersey Shore - S5E10

#1 - One Meatball Stands Alone (Season 5 - Episode 10)

A huge fight breaks out after Mike tells Jionni he hooked up with Snooki; Deena faces a difficult truth about Joey; some of the roommates go camping while Pauly and Vinny pull off a big prank.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 75 votes.

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