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Season 6 (Family Vacation)

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Season 6 of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation premiered on January 26, 2023. The first half ran until May 25, 2023, while the back half premiered on August 3, 2023. After 11 years, former cast mate, Sammi Giancola, makes her official return to the franchise this season. Her return was teased in the Spring finale.

Background

On December 22, 2022, it was announced that the sixth season would premiere on January 26, 2023. The season filmed in various locations across the country including New Jersey, New York City, North Carolina, South Carolina, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and New Orleans. Season 6 highlights Guadagnino competing on the thirty-first season of Dancing with the Stars. On March 11, 2023, it was announced that former castmate, Sammi Giancola would be returning to the series for the second half of the sixth season. Her return was teased at the end of the Spring finale. The back half of the season saw trips to the Poconos and Orlando, Florida. The season focused on Sammi's return and learning the new dynamics of the group, Angelina learning the truth about her estranged father, and Ronnie's return and his attempts to make amends with the cast after his arrest for domestic violence.

Cast

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Supporting

Notes and Trivia

  • Ronnie appears in the ninth episode and is moving to Miami.
  • Along with Sammi's return, the Spring finale also confirmed that Ronnie would appear.
  • Sammi is confirmed to appear in multiple episodes.
  • Not counting Angelina's cameos in the last two seasons of Jersey Shore, this season would mark the first time all nine cast mates would appear together, although it is unknown if Ronnie and Sammi will come into contact with each other.
    • It was confirmed by Sammi that she did see Ronnie. However, Snooki later clarified that Sammi did not film with him this season.
    • This would also mark the first time Angelina, Deena, and Sammi are together in one house.
  • Aside from Angelina, the other cast mates were unaware of Sammi's return.
  • The cast visited the Shore Store, as shown in photos posted by the show and roommates.[1]
  • Sammi is added to the opening credits after Angelina.
    • The casts' opening lines seem to have been re-recorded.
  • MTV created two-sentence teasers for each cast member in 6B.
  • The cast filmed a second reunion special for the season on September 20th, 2023.
    • This would be the first season to have two reunions in one season.
  • The analytics for the season are some of its best in years, according to Deadline and Paramount Global.
    • Throughout the season, Family Vacation raked in more than 18M total engagements, which is up 128% season-over-season.[2]
    • Season 6B's premiere helped boost MTV’s Thursday primetime rating more than 300% over its previous weekly average to become the best season premiere for Jersey Shore Family Vacation in more than four years.[2]
    • 6B also brought the franchise its highest ratings and best share in two years, up 2% and 1%, respectively, over the previous season.[2]
  • This is the first season a different recurring cast member appears more than Lauren, this one being Chris Buckner.

Episodes

Part one

No. in series No. in season Title Original air date
130 1 "Where's the Charcuterie?" January 26, 2023
The roommates rally around Mike as he says goodbye to his beloved dog, Mosey. Deena's on edge because Angelina's been hanging out with her brother in law. The fam gets a big surprise when they hit the Shore for DJ Pauly D's gig at Headliners.
131 2 "Sliding Into DMs" February 2, 2023
Snooki turns Deena, Angelina, and JWoww into a cheer squad. Mike channels Rocky as he trains for The Super Hole 3 Corn Hole Championships, but Angelina inadvertently jeopardizes his chance for the win. The fam heads south for the big event.
132 3 "Lake Jersey" February 9, 2023
Just an ordinary day at the lake, filled with boating, drinking, fighting, lap dancing...and a revelation that leaves the roomies speechless.
133 4 "Life of a Cornstar" February 16, 2023
Angelina reveals her true feelings for Vinny. A game of truth or dare gets awkward. The cornhole finals are here; The Situation is ready for Jay Cutler.
134 5 "Get Your Sack in the Hole" February 23, 2023
Mike wants to win it all, Prickly Elder wants to go to bed, Snooki wants to start a fire, and Angelina wants Vinny.
135 6 "Messy Mawmas" March 2, 2023
Vinny invites Angelina to his apartment. Nicole invites the girls to California for a business trip/wild weekend in wine country. The Keto Guido is invited to dance with the stars.
136 7 "Skoal" March 9, 2023
On the eve of the Dancing with the Stars premiere, Pauly and Mike travel to LA to support Vinny. Meanwhile, the girls' weekend in wine country goes off the rails when Meatball Merlot meets a Danish beer festival.
137 8 "Dancing with the Chooch" March 16, 2023
Vinny dances while Mike makes some questionable fashion choices. The upcoming family vacation to New Orleans is about to be taken over by beef between Angelina and Mike.
138 9 "What a Waste of Cake" March 23, 2023
The guidos come marching into New Orleans for a family vacation. The Dirty Stay Outs are bringing a lot of wine, and Mike and Angelina are bringing a lot of baggage and beef.
139 10 "Operation Mike Drop" March 30, 2023
Mike continues his battle with Angelina over their Twitter war. Pauly and Vinny hatch a plan to give Mike the gender reveal of his dreams: 1,000 ft. in the air. The only problem is making sure Lauren doesn’t find out before he jumps.
140 11 "F.F.D. 2" April 6, 2023
Deena's jazz night with costumes is only outdone when she plans another family fun day with matching shirts. Angelina invites her new boyfriend on vacation, but her Twitter beef with Mike could ruin her man's introduction to the family.
141 12 "Divorce Party" April 13, 2023
Angelina's new man arrives just in time for her divorce party. Snooki burns Ang's wedding dress. Pauly takes everyone to the hauntedest house ever. And Deena makes it clear she's not afraid of JWoww.
142 13 "Birthday Party" April 20, 2023
The Dirty Stay Outs give Angelina's new man quite the Jersey Shore initiation. It's Vinny's birthday, and he's ready for his long overdue party, but it looks like he might be disappointed yet again.
143 14 "Engagement Party" April 27, 2023
The roommates are shocked when Vinny's birthday party unexpectedly turns into Angelina's engagement party; what's even more inspected is what happens after Angelina says "yes".
144 15 "The Hangover" February 16, 2023
The aftermath of Angelina's surprise engagement leaves her and Jenni at odds and Mike "The Mediation" steps in. However, it backfires, and now the trip is about to end. And catch a sneak peek into Sammi "Sweetheart"'s return.
145 16 "Reunion (Part 1)" May 11, 2023
The Jersey Shore Family is back to break down another epic vacation. The shoremates break down all the big moments from this season and Angelina unexpectedly sounds off on her roommates. We love reunions this time of year!
146 17 "Reunion (Part 2)" May 18, 2023
The reunion and the Mardi Gras madness continue; the girls' friendships are in jeopardy; Vinny gets sentimental while the fans put the crew in the hot seat.

Part two

No. in series No. in season Title Original air date
147 18 "Remember Me?" August 3, 2023
Since the Jersey Shore squad started taking family vacations, there have been 14 trips and a lifetime of memories. But throughout their adventures, they have always felt like something was missing. Now that's all about to change with one sweet return.

Note: Sammi Giancola returns and is added to the opening credits.

148 19 "Code Word: Lasagna" August 10, 2023
The roommates are in for a shocking surprise as Sammi Sweetheart returns after 11 long years.
149 20 "Just Like Old Times" August 17, 2023
Sammi's making up for lost time, catching up with her old roomies, and figuring out the new dynamics of the group; there's still a lot of unsettled business between Angelina, Deena, Jenni, and Nicole.
150 21 "The Mothership" August 24, 2023
The roommates launch a cardboard sled race, Sammi is unnerved by Vinny and Angelina's sexual tension, and chaos erupts when Pauly's "alien" arrive during game night.
151 22 "The Sweetest Birthday" August 31, 2023
Pauly celebrates his successful prank, Sammi's not sure who to believe when it comes to Angelina's status in the group, and an impromptu birthday party ignites Vinny's jealousy.
152 23 "Meatball Stakeout" September 7, 2023
After snow cuts the trip short, Mike helps Angelina process life-altering news, Sammi and the meatballs force Angelina and Jenni to hash out their issues, and the crew attends Pauly's gig.
153 24 "Charcuterie Party" September 14, 2023
The guidos take over Atlantic City, and Pauly reconnects with an old friend. But the fun stops when Snooki's charcuterie party takes a turn for drama.
154 25 "Margarita Problems!" September 21, 2023
Mike starts an investigation on the whereabouts of Angelina's biological father and continues to stir the pot as the aftermath of the charcuterie party settles in.
155 26 "Fasten Your Seatbelt" September 28, 2023
Deena's day 1 agenda for the family fun trip includes family photos, margaritas, and a group dinner. Angelina and Mike have a sit down to talk things through.

Absent: Nicole

156 27 "Sammi's New Man" October 5, 2023
Pauly breaks down Guido fashion; Vinny has an unexpected guest; Deena and Angelina try to clear the air; Sammi's boyfriend is coming to town to meet the roomies for the very first time.
157 28 "Strip Steak" October 12, 2023
Sammi's new man arrives, and the roomies put him through the ringer; the gang goes for an adventure and heads to one of their favourite places, the strip club; after two long years, an old roommate prepares for a visit.
158 29 "Deena Makes a Friend" October 19, 2023
The Dirty Stay Outs take over the strip club, and Deena makes a new friend. For the first time in two years, Ronnie heads to Orlando to make amends.
159 30 "Frozen Pizzas and Margaritas" October 26, 2023
Ronnie makes amends, and the roommates speak their piece. Meanwhile, the Angelina and Jenni dramers has Snooki stress eating and hightailing to the bar.
160 31 "Tequila and Theories" November 2, 2023
Mike continues to search for Angelina's dad. The dirty stay outs wreak havoc on Orlando, and the gang has a lot of theories to unpack.
161 32 "Dirty Try Out" November 9, 2023
MVP learns the truth about the earth; Sammi tries to be a dirty stay out; Angelina needs answers from Mike.
162 33 "Just Flip a Table" November 16, 2023
The trip comes to an end, the Situation may not get out of Orlando alive, Angelina hopes to find her father.
163 34 "Reunion (Part 1)" November 30, 2023
Sammi and the roommates talk about reconnecting with each other, Pauly reclaims the title of prank war champion, Angelina, Mike and Jenni discuss their long-running feud, and more.
164 35 "Reunion (Part 2)" December 7, 2023
The family reunion fun day continues! Margaritas are mixed, tables are flipped - but which roommate takes a twirl on the stripper pole? Find out on part two of the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation reunion!

Specials

No. in series No. in season Title Original air date
N/A N/A "Deena's All Star Family Fun Dinner" May 25, 2023
Deena invites Mike, Snooki, and JWoww to her house for dinner, but this isn't just any dinner; This is a Family Fun Dinner. There will be food, games, and in-depth discussions of everything that went down this season.

Absent: Angelina, Pauly, Vinny

N/A N/A "Gym, Tan, Rewind: Jersey Shore Watchback" December 7, 2023
Jenni, Snooki, Vinny, Sammi, and Angelina sit down and watch some of their old highlights from the original show.

Absent: Deena, Mike, Pauly

Multimedia

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CvNIaCQsvuz/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Deadline: ‘Jersey Shore Family Vacation’ Renewed For Season 7 At MTV Amid Strong Series Ratings

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