Jersey Shore is an American reality television series that aired on MTV in the United States from December 3, 2009 until December 20, 2012. The show follows the lives of eight housemates who spend their summer in New Jersey's Jersey Shore. Season 2 saw the cast fleeing the frigid northeast winter to Miami Beach, while Season 3 saw them return to the Jersey Shore. The fourth season, which was shot in Italy, debuted on August4, 2011. On January5,2012, the show returned for a fifth season at Seaside Heights. The fifth season finale aired on March 15, 2012. MTV confirmed the series' return for a sixth season on March19, 2012. MTV stated on August30,2012, that the Jersey Shore would stop after the sixth season, which began on October4, 2012. The series finale aired on December 20, 2012. The show premiered amid considerable controversy over the use of the phrases "Guido/Guidette," representations of Italian-American stereotypes, and local outrage because the cast members were not locals. The series set MTV ratings records, becoming the network's most-watched series telecast ever. The cast of the show has also been credited with popularizing a unique language and expressions in American popular culture.
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