“Jersey Shore” is a reality TV show from the United States that aired on MTV between December 3, 2009, and December 20, 2012. The program chronicles the experiences of eight roommates as they spend their summer at the Jersey Shore in New Jersey. In its second season, the cast moved to Miami Beach to escape the chilly northeastern winter, but they returned to the Jersey Shore for the third season. The fourth season, which premiered on August 4, 2011, was filmed in Italy. The show came back to Seaside Heights for its fifth season, starting on January 5, 2012, and concluded on March 15, 2012. MTV announced on March 19, 2012, that the series would continue with a sixth season. However, on August 30, 2012, MTV revealed that the sixth season, which began on October 4, would be the last. The final episode was broadcast on December 20, 2012.

The show sparked significant controversy upon its debut due to its use of the terms “Guido/Guidette,” its depiction of Italian-American stereotypes, and criticism from locals since the cast members were not from the area.

Despite the controversies, the series achieved record-breaking ratings for MTV, becoming the network’s most-watched series telecast. The cast also played a role in popularizing new slang and expressions in American culture.