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Jersey Shore: Family Vacation: Season 8

36 episodes Premiered May 29, 2025 Updated Oct 9, 2026

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 8 marks a significant milestone in the franchise history by celebrating the 15th anniversary of the original Jersey Shore series. The narrative arc of this season centers on a commemorative reunion of the original cast members as they return to the iconic Seaside Heights shore house. This installment emphasizes the enduring commitment of the group, who previously swore they would

Previously on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation

Season 8 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The original Jersey Shore cast members made a long-term commitment to continue vacationing together as a group.
  • ⚡ The series features original housemates including Pauly Del Vecchio, Nicole Polizzi, Michael Sorrentino, and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro.
  • ⚡ The franchise is characterized by the reunion of the original ruckus housemates who have aged since the show's inception.
  • ⚡ The series maintains a history of cast continuity, though specific original members like Sammi Sweetheart Giancola have been absent in previous iterations.
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Season overview

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 8 marks a significant milestone in the franchise history by celebrating the 15th anniversary of the original Jersey Shore series. The narrative arc of this season centers on a commemorative reunion of the original cast members as they return to the iconic Seaside Heights shore house. This installment emphasizes the enduring commitment of the group, who previously swore they would always continue to take vacations together. As the cast members gather to reflect on their shared history and the passage of time, the season explores the dynamics of the group as they revisit the location where their reality television journey began. The production serves as a retrospective look at the evolution of the housemates, balancing the nostalgia of their origins with the current realities of their lives. By returning to the original setting, the season highlights the long-standing bonds formed between the participants over the last decade and a half, providing a structured look at their collective legacy while maintaining the spirit of the original series that first brought them to prominence.

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Season 8 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S8·E1 Mytharc

Back to School

May 29, 2025 · 43 min

RSVP are off to New York’s biggest Italian festival San Gennaro to help find Vinny love. Ang wants to be a pop star. Nicole gets more information about her birth mom.

S8·E2 Core

Running...for Pizza!

Jun 5, 2025 · 41 min

The guy's head to Connecticut for Vinny's first out-of-state comedy show; Deena runs for pizza; Sammi talks to Ronnie.

S8·E3 Core

Family Meeting

Jun 12, 2025 · 42 min

The roomies come together to heal old wounds. Ang has a change of heart. The Meatballs head to Nashville to open up Snooki’s new store.

S8·E4 Core

South Jersey

Jun 19, 2025 · 42 min

Vinny thinks he has a fever; the girls take a PJ to see Pauly spin; the squad heads down south for a farming good time!

S8·E5 Core

Down to Farm

Jun 26, 2025 · 42 min

Angelina talks to ghosts; Mike puts everyone to work; the fam learns the true meaning of DTF.

S8·E6 Core

Eggcellent

Jul 3, 2025 · 42 min

After an honest day of “work” on the farm; the gang goes farm to table. Can the roomies finally share a peaceful meal?

S8·E7 Core

Baby Making Cologne

Jul 10, 2025 · 42 min

The squad parties in Atlantic City on Halloween as Pauly plans a surprise for Nikki; Angelina receives news.

S8·E8 Core

Jamaica Bound

Jul 17, 2025 · 42 min

Vinny runs the New York City marathon as Jenni has her directorial debut; the roomies prepare for their first international family vacation in years.

S8·E9 Core

Jamaican Heat

Jul 24, 2025 · 42 min

Pauly and Nikki head to Jamaica a day early to celebrate their anniversary. Mike has a surprise for the happy couple. Things get personal at dinner.

S8·E10 Core

Jamaican Beef

Jul 31, 2025 · 42 min

Pauly and Nikki play matchmaker for Vinny; Snooki and Sammi arrive in Jamaica; things go sideways when Angelina confronts Lauren.

S8·E11 Core

Guido Bobsled Team

Aug 7, 2025 · 42 min

The squad takes a wild ride. Vinny strikes out. New rumors could upend Angelina’s vacation.

S8·E12 Core

Last Shot at Love With Vinny G

Aug 14, 2025 · 42 min

The meatballs find a hosting gig. J-Woww builds her directing resume. And New York's most eligible bachelor looks for love on his very own dating show.

S8·E13 Core

Come On Eileen

Aug 21, 2025 · 42 min

The gang embraces Jamaica's beautiful waterfalls and local cuisines. Vinny embraces Eileen. And everyone turns up until the power goes out!

S8·E14 Core

Angelina's Revenge

Aug 28, 2025 · 42 min

Lauren and Mike plan an engagement party for Sammi; Uncle Nino arrives in Jamaica; Angelina retaliates against Vinny.

S8·E15 Core

1209 Ocean Terrace

Sep 4, 2025 · 42 min

The gang plans their 15-year anniversary; an old friend is summoned; Ronnie and Sammi reunite at the shore house.

S8·E16 Core

Happy Anniversary

Sep 11, 2025 · 42 min

The gang (actually Danny) transforms the shore store into an award show as they celebrate 15 years together! The meatballs propose finding love for Vinny's mom. Sammi faces Ron's p

S8·E17 Core

Reunion (1)

Sep 18, 2025 · 42 min

The crew reunites to celebrate 15 years of chaos and iconic moments; from Cape May ghost hunts to Nicole's ancestry journey; part one brings surprises, favorite memories, and the b

S8·E18 Core

Reunion (2)

Sep 25, 2025 · 42 min

The reunion continues with sun and shocking moments; the crew dives into Jamaica's drama and fun; are Angelina and Lauren still stuck in their "toddler" tiff? Plus, favorite moment

S8·E19 Core

Lordy Lordy Look Who's Forty

May 7, 2026 · 43 min

Surprise! Jenni's turning 40; surprise, Angelina has some shocking information.

S8·E20 Core

Say Yes to the Dress

May 14, 2026 · 42 min

Pauly and Vinny entertain crowds in Chicago, Jenni directs a new horror film, and Angelina and Sammi are holding onto a very big secret.

S8·E21 Core

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

May 21, 2026 · 42 min

The gang heads to Boston to take over the iconic Fenway Park and check out a bar where everyone knows your name.

S8·E22 Core

The Mayor of Tendie Town

May 28, 2026 · 42 min

In Boston, the gang travels to the birthplace of the Chicken Tender, things get feisty between Deena and Vinny, and in Jersey - Angelina needs help.

S8·E23 Core

Back to School

Jun 4, 2026 · 42 min

The Guidos go back to school with an Ivy League Professor, and Angelina receives some devastating news.

S8·E24 Core

Meatballs vs. Boston

Jun 11, 2026 · 42 min

As the Boston trip wraps up, the meatballs are down for the count; Mike makes a pitch; Vinny pulls a prank.

S8·E25 Filler

The Jamptons

Jun 18, 2026 · 42 min

The girls planned trip to the Hamptons takes a detour thanks to Vinny, Mike’s no longer the main character, and Angelina opens up to the roommates.

S8·E26 Core

Double Booked

Jun 25, 2026 · 42 min

The Jamptons trip is in full swing; Mike is hunting for Sammi’s blessing, Angelina is chasing a fresh start, and Jenni is getting very messy.

S8·E27 Core

BDS Event Planning

Jul 2, 2026 · 42 min

A Jamptons house bash goes off, Mike takes “extra” to a whole new level for Sammi’s Gender reveal, and Pauly gets ready to flip the script.

S8·E28 Mytharc

It's a Boy!

Jul 9, 2026 · 42 min

It's a wild Jersey summer: Mike hits beast mode, Angelina sparks up an old flame, and after all the reveals and baby showers, Sammi finally meets her baby boy.

S8·E29 Core

Diapers and DMs

Jul 16, 2026 · 42 min

Sammi begins life as a new mom, Ronnie is hiding something major, Mike continues to inspire... and someone slides into Jenni's DMs.

S8·E30 Core

Battle of the Paddles

Jul 23, 2026 · 42 min

It's paddles up at Jenni's pickleball party. Mike mediates the madness between Angelina and 2.0, and Deena's charity event pushes everyone past their comfort zone.

S8·E31 Core

No Longer Under Construction…

Jul 30, 2026 · 42 min

Heights are conquered, Mike turns Times Square into his own personal comeback tour, and Angelina and Vinny go another round.

S8·E32 Core

The Situation & Ronnie

Aug 6, 2026 · 42 min

Closets get cleaned, cows get involved, and Ronnie and Mike turn Vegas into a bromantic getaway.

S8·E33 Core

New Beginnings

Aug 13, 2026 · 42 min

Mike pays it forward with the opening of his rehab center, the girls shower Sammi with love before her big day, Nikki gets honest about her future and Vinny roasts the family.

S8·E34 Core

The Calm Before The Roast

Aug 20, 2026 · 42 min

The gang meets Angelina’s dolls, the newest member of the family, and the countdown to the Jersey Shore Roast begins.

S8·E35 Mytharc

The Jersey Shore Roast

Aug 27, 2026 · 42 min

Nothing is off the table at the first ever Jersey Shore Roast. Will Mike get redemption? Will the friendships survive the punchlines?

S8·E36 Mytharc

40, Forever, and Farewell

Sep 3, 2026 · 42 min

Ronnie turns 40, Sammi says “I do,” and the gang bids farewell on an unforgettable and emotional Jersey Shore Family Vacation finale.

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