Jan 22 2010 03:38 PM ET

'Jersey Shore' finale posts record ratings for MTV

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MTV has yet to decide whether to order a second season of Jersey Shore but the latest ratings should speed up the process. Last night’s finale of the now-notorious reality show, following a group of people renting a beach house at the Jersey Shore, averaged a whopping 4.8 million viewers and a 4.8 rating in the age 12-34 demographic. That’s a 30% increase over the previous series high in that key demo. MTV reports that Shore posted incredible growth over its abbreviated season and the finale audience more than tripled that of the series debut. Many viewers also stuck around for Jersey Shore: The Reunion immediately after the finale; it delivered a 4.0 rating among persons 12-34 and attracted more than 4 million viewers.

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  • Matt
    Fri 01/22/10 3:45 PM

    Ladies and Gentlemen, the first sign of the Apocalypse.

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    • Luis Silva
      Fri 01/22/10 3:53 PM

      …and last!!!

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      • wakeforce
        Fri 01/22/10 6:30 PM

        Get over it! As long as people continue pumping out 18 kids, life on earth will continue. Thank you, Dugger family!

  • hanna
    Fri 01/22/10 4:00 PM

    Of course they’ll be back for Season 2! Snooki and The Situation need time to continue their showmance.

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  • Kenn
    Fri 01/22/10 4:07 PM

    this is not like the real world, they have to keep the same cast or it will never work

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    • alex
      Fri 01/22/10 4:22 PM

      AGREED! i won’t watch or care if it’s a different group of people..

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    • bill94545
      Fri 01/22/10 8:25 PM

      KENN THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN REALWORLD .REALWORLD IS SO PC AND UP TIGHT ITS SICKING .

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      • Ginger
        Sat 01/23/10 12:48 PM

        I want to see more of these 7 Shoremates. I dont want Angelina invited back. Unlike RW, they had thier differences but really made a “family” like bond. Maybe that bond was easier since they were all from similar backgrounds. I loved it. And for everyoe who says this is what is wrong with youngpeople today… Change the season to summer, update the clothes and music and you have Saturday Night Fever. SNF is basically about a New York Italian who lives to go out, that is what you got in Jersey Shore.

  • The Truth
    Fri 01/22/10 4:10 PM

    Remember the days when MTV was about music? Those were good days. Is there anything on MTV that does not lower your IQ today?

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    • AnonymousBlogger
      Fri 01/22/10 4:27 PM

      OK Grandpa! You do realize that MTV is NOT about music anymore. They realized that business model would not work! If you hate it so much, stop complaining and give Doc Brown a call!

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    • [Pfft]
      Fri 01/22/10 4:43 PM

      I think “I Love Lucy”, “Gunsmoke” and “Happy Days” lowered everyone’s IQ before MTV came along.

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      • Jon
        Fri 01/22/10 5:00 PM

        By saying that you have just shown us yours…

  • Chappel
    Fri 01/22/10 4:25 PM

    Who knew that trash was so valuable. And here I’ve been throwing it away all these years….

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  • terry
    Fri 01/22/10 4:32 PM

    People who watch this crap really have no right to complain about how bad tv is.

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    • Jay
      Fri 01/22/10 4:39 PM

      I watch it and love it and never complain how bad TV is. I also watch news, sports, movies, documentaries,etc.

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    • maiv
      Fri 01/22/10 6:14 PM

      Yeah, I think the people watching this aren’t the same people complaining about tv nowadays

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  • Jane
    Fri 01/22/10 4:42 PM

    Loved the show. Have 2 bring the original froup for season 2. It will not be the same if didderent group.

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  • mark
    Fri 01/22/10 4:45 PM

    i hate to admit it, but that show was awesome

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  • James D
    Fri 01/22/10 4:49 PM

    Where were these viewers when Conan was on?

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  • Elle
    Fri 01/22/10 4:57 PM

    I didn’t want to like this show, but I got sucked it. It’s entertaining!

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  • Vincenzo from NYC
    Fri 01/22/10 5:04 PM

    I have to admit, at first, I was a bit appauled by the show. This didn’t stop me from continuing to watch.. Initially I wanted to see what the hype was. I was mildy offended but then put on the next, and the next.. I was hooked. I do agree it won’t be the same with a different crew. They need to keep at least a few of the base “characters”, though I doubt they’ll be able to get all of them back. I really hope those kids made money.. I know MTV did, but for their exploitation they desereve a decent pay day..

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  • Soni
    Fri 01/22/10 5:13 PM

    I’m kinda embarrassed to say that my husband and I do watch Jersey Shore- which is mindless dribble. But with all the bad news we hear about all day long, one hour a week to be completely brainless is not such a bad thing.

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  • Kim
    Fri 01/22/10 5:22 PM

    Snooki is my hero. I wish I could be on this show. People should stop complaining about it. They’ve worked hard for their success and you’re all just jealous

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    • Taylor
      Fri 01/22/10 5:54 PM

      Oh please, these people can’t spell “work”, let alone do any. As for being jealous, I would doubt most people would want to be famous for being on a cheesy reality show. Some people aspire higher than that. But to each their own, enjoy your Snooki.

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      • wakeforce
        Fri 01/22/10 6:26 PM

        No, but they sure would like to get paid like a reality star!

  • Jigga
    Fri 01/22/10 5:55 PM

    I hated it at first like everyone else but I got sucked in….fist pump fist pump…lol

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  • kayp
    Fri 01/22/10 6:18 PM

    how would the show work for a second season now that everyone knows who they are?? ESPECIALLY in Jersey…

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