Six seasons together cultivating a reputation as the world's most famous party-mates turned the cast members of Jersey Shore into pop-culture sensations. Their stars burned bright until the plug was pulled in 2012, seemingly for good. Now, after kids were born, marriage vows were exchanged and countless `GTL' sessions in the interim, the groundbreaking show returns. It's billed as a family vacation, about 1,200 miles from Jersey, as the gang takes up residence in a swanky townhouse in Miami Beach. Older and perhaps wiser, original cast members Deena Nicole Cortese, Paul `Pauly D' Delvecchio, Jenni `JWoww' Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Nicole `Snooki' Polizzi, and Mike `The Situation' Sorrentino reunite.
New year; new beginnings. Pauly is dusting off the turntables and heading back out on tour. Deena's Baby Meatball is almost here, and Mike is ready to officially become "Big Daddy Sitch." (S5, ep1)
No longer pregnant, Deena has a meatball day with Snooki. Vinny is no longer bi-coastal, and Mike is struggling as he awaits the moment he can bring Baby Romeo home from the hospital. (S5, ep2)
Vinny's realises there's no place like home, Mike swaps out the prosciutto for placenta, and a rumour wreaks havoc on the girls' big West Coast trip. (S5, ep3)
The girls' trip to Hollywood takes a detour when they learn Vinny sold his house. But, before everyone heads back East, Vinny is gonna give them the LA experience they'll always remember. (S5, ep4)
Pauly D is headed to Jersey for the week, and it's time for everyone to meet baby Romeo. Angelina needs clarity about her marriage, so she enlists the help of a pet psychic. (S5, ep5)
Mike feels reborn after being blessified, Angelina is feeling lost after a spiritual reading with a pet psychic, and the roomies get ready for their next family vacation. (S5, ep6)
The gang heads out for a family vacation where Mike gets a geography lesson, Jenni is in for a big surprise, and conflict comes from an unexpected place. (S5, ep7)
Pauly D learns how to play bingo, Angelina melts down without her luggage, Mike begins an investigation, and an alarming discovery has the roommates shook. (S5, ep8)
Things get heated after the roomies realise they've been pranked by Deena. Snooki arrives just in time for a floating tiki bar, Mike's freedom party. (S5, ep9)
A tropical storm rages; Snooki and Angelina re-enact their famous fight; and the roomies party on a boat that's also a mansion. Oh, and did we mention the sex therapist? (S5, ep10)
The Florida Keys get emotional when a sex therapist digs deep into Angelina and Chris's relationship. They get messy when the meatballs create an impromptu late night talk show. (S5, ep11)
What truth will be uncovered when, on the last day, the roomies take on a lie detector test? Who will take gold on Wide World of Guidos? And, will Snooki ever find her wine? (S5, ep12)
Mike learns that blondes have more fun, Pauly takes over Madison Square Garden, and group chat is lit when pictures surface of Angelina in Mexico with a man who's not her husband. (S5, ep13)
Angelina tells her side of the story, Jenni and Nicole bribe Deena to spill the tea, and Pauly plans a good, old-fashioned OG vacation. (S5, ep14)
The road to El Paso takes an unexpected turn when a bunch of rumours and allegations are given to Mike. He sends them straight to group chat, where all hell breaks loose. (S5, ep15)
The group heads to El Paso for the weekend to watch Pauly spin and join in on some line dancing. It's love at first bite when Mike eats his first Texas tacos. (S5, ep16)
The party continues when DJ Pauly D takes on El Paso and the meatballs take on an owl. But it's a FaceTime from Angelina that takes Mike over the edge. (S5, ep17)
The meatballs speak to animals. Jenni shines a light on a cause close to her heart. Angelina has a long-overdue sit-down with Snooki and Deena. (S5, ep18)
The messiness finally catches up to Mike. First, in an epic showdown with Angelina and then in an emotional confrontation with Jenni. (S5, ep19)
The girls kick off the meatball show with guests, Jerry Springer and Aimee. Vinny shows off his jump rope skills. Ronnie makes a surprise apperance. Mike is in battle. (S5, ep20)
The guidos head to San Diego for a family vacation, but before the fun can begin there's a lot that needs to be settled. Will the trip be over before it even begins? (S5, ep21)
The beef is finally squashed. But just when you think it's all good, the tension ramps back up. Meanwhile, the "dirty stay outs" take over San Diego. (S5, ep22)
Lola the Bunny returns, Angelina and Snooki wreak havoc at a winery, and the roommates enjoy an old-fashioned night out on the San Diego boardwalk. (S5, ep23)
Pauly and Nikki arrive, and the roommates meet the local wildlife. But the lions and tigers and bears got nothing on Snooki when Dren takes over on Nikki's birthday. (S5, ep24)
Dren continues her attack. Something is going on between Angelina and Vinny. When the roommates take a trip to San Diego's Little Italy, they find the ultimate Guido waiting for them. (S5, ep25)
Deena's "Family Fun Day" has Angelina struggling in the wake of her failed marriage. Nick Cannon and Justina Valentine lead the squad in an impromptu game of "Wild 'N Out." (S5, ep26)
Water turns into wine and in the blink of an eye, it's pure chaos between Pauly, Nikki, and Angelina. (S5, ep27)
Deena is still wondering if last night's showdown was all a prank, while the rest of the roomies are wondering, "where do we go from here?" Meanwhile, Vinny plans a day in his honour. (S5, ep28)
Vinny throws an epic party on the last night of the family vacation, filled with carbs, strip clubs and a late night rendezvous no one saw coming. See ya, San Diego! (S5, ep29)
TV's greatest Italian family returns. Is Angelina finally divorced? Is old Sitch gone forever? Tacos and dramers are on the menu in Part 1 of the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation reunion! (S5, ep30)
Vinny and Angelina get spicy, the Meatballs embrace their wild side, and tensions get so hot one roommate leaves to cool off. The party continues with Part 2 of the Jersey Shore reunion. (S5, ep31)