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The Best Episodes of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation

Every episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation!

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The cast of Jersey Shore swore they would always do a vacation together. Now, five years, five kids, three marriages, and who knows how many GTL sessions later, the gang is back together and on

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 8 Episode 16 - Happy Anniversary
    10.0/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Happy Anniversary

    S8:E16

    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 parents and gears up for an embryo transfer.

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  2. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 8 Episode 15 - Ocean Terrace
    9.8/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Ocean Terrace

    S8:E15

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

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  3. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 Episode 1 - Paparazzi, Poppas, and Publications
    9.4/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Paparazzi, Poppas, and Publications

    S7:E1

    Mike throws a party (for himself) and the roomies have no clue why; meanwhile an emotional journey for Angelina finally comes to an end as she meets her biological father for the very first time.

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  4. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 6 Episode 22 - The Mothership
    9.3/10(13 votes)

    #4 - The Mothership

    S6:E22

    The squad heads to the mountains, but something strange in the sky disrupts their fun.

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  5. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 Episode 2 - Reality Check
    9.3/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Reality Check

    S7:E2

    While Mike throws a party for the release of his tell-all memoir, the situations reveal some shocking revelations that leave the gang gutted and speechless; Angelina's emotional reunion with her father might be too good to be true.

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  6. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 8 Episode 13 - Come On Eileen
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Come On Eileen

    S8:E13

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

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  7. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 8 Episode 14 - Angelina's Revenge
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Angelina's Revenge

    S8:E14

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

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  8. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 Episode 26 - A Telenovela
    9.1/10(13 votes)

    #8 - A Telenovela

    S7:E26

    JWOWW's feast of peace is not going as planned; Pauly teaches Nikki the difference between rigatoni and linguini; Mike organizes the next family getaway, but he doesn't know if the baby will arrive before the trip.

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  9. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 6 Episode 19 - Remember Me?
    8.9/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Remember Me?

    S6:E19

    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.

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  10. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 Episode 10 - Sam And Ron
    8.9/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Sam And Ron

    S7:E10

    Tensions build between Angelina and Sammi. Ronnie’s long awaited arrival sparks emotions from his roommates when he joins them in Nashville. Sammi and Ron reunite for the first time in almost a decade.

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  11. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 Episode 30 - Scavenger Hunt
    8.9/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Scavenger Hunt

    S7:E30

    Deena loses it after the gang complains about her activities. Mike is caught off guard by a surprise visitor. Angelina sets the record straight with Mike.

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  12. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 Episode 31 - Behind Closed Doors
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Behind Closed Doors

    S7:E31

    Mike gifts the squad designer duds for a day of extravagance; Angelina's relationship takes a surprising turn.

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  13. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 8 Episode 1 - Back To School
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Back To School

    S8:E1

    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.

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  14. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 8 Episode 6 - Eggcellent
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Eggcellent

    S8:E6

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

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  15. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 5 Episode 8 - Deena's Revenge
    8.8/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Deena's Revenge

    S5:E8

    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.

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  16. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 Episode 33 - Do You Love Him?
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Do You Love Him?

    S7:E33

    The family hits up their favorite Miami club and in typical Guido fashion, shenanigans ensue; Angelina and 2.0 are forced to address their issues.

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  17. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 Episode 34 - Goodbye Miami
    8.8/10(15 votes)

    #17 - Goodbye Miami

    S7:E34

    Sammi opens up to the girls; Angelina is still looking for answers; Snooki receives some shocking news.

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  18. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 8 Episode 2 - Running...for Pizza!
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Running...for Pizza!

    S8:E2

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

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  19. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 8 Episode 12 - Last Shot At Love With Vinny G
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Last Shot At Love With Vinny G

    S8:E12

    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.

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  20. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 5 Episode 18 - Messy Mike
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Messy Mike

    S5:E18

    Pauly and Vinny jet to Vegas for business and pleasure, Jenni gives a speech in her son Greyson's honor at a sensory needs awareness event, and Angelina fears the old Situation's return.

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  21. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 5 Episode 25 - The Staten Island Notebook
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    #21 - The Staten Island Notebook

    S5:E25

    Dren continues her attack on San Diego. Something is going on between Angelina and Vinny. And, when the roommates take a trip to San Diego’s Little Italy, they’re surprised to find the ultimate Guido waiting for them - Uncle Nino.

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  22. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 5 Episode 29 - VIN DAY
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #22 - VIN DAY

    S5:E29

    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.

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  23. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 Episode 3 - Snooki Night
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #23 - Snooki Night

    S7:E3

    Snooki night turns into a girl's night that turns into Mike escaping to Vegas for a guy's night with MVP; Jenni and Sammi check in on Angelina and things get a little complicated; the gang gets an unexpected call from the mayor of Atlantic City.

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  24. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 Episode 7 - Family Meeting
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Family Meeting

    S7:E7

    Snooki invites the squad to Nashville, and Mike suggests inviting Ron on the trip. The only issue…Ron and Sammi haven’t been in the same room in over 10 years! Cue the family meeting.

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  25. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 8 Episode 5 - Down To Farm
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Down To Farm

    S8:E5

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Happy Anniversary" is the best rated episode of "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation". It scored 10/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/11/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ocean Terrace".