MTV officially announced on March 4, 2026, that Jersey Shore: Family Vacation will conclude its long-running stint on the network. The farewell run will consist of 18 episodes, with the season premiere scheduled for May 7, 2026. According to Paramount Press Express, this final chapter marks the end of an era for the series that has been a staple of the network's reality lineup for years.

Shortly after the announcement, core cast members including Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, and Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio shared a collaborative video across social media platforms. The group hinted that while their time on MTV is ending, the show is simply "rerouting." In the video, the stars stated that "the network changed" but emphasized that the legacy of the Shore family would continue in a new home.

While MTV has not confirmed the group's next destination, TMZ reports that the cast is not retiring from television. The final 18-episode order is expected to feature the full original ensemble as they navigate their final televised summer under the MTV banner. Fans can expect the usual high-energy antics as the series prepares for its transition to a yet-to-be-named streaming service or platform later this year.