Jumping the Shark

[black roadster]

Jumping the Shark

If you haven't heard this term before, it refers to when a TV show goes from being good to being bad. It comes from the Happy Days episode where Fonzie jumps a shark tank on his motorcycle.

Minor correction: The phrase refers to a scene in a three-part episode of the American television series Happy Days first broadcast on September 20, 1977. In the "Hollywood" episode, Fonzie — wearing swim trunks and his trademark leather jacket — jumps over a tank containing a shark while on water skis.

What are some of your favorite shows that jumped the shark and when did they do it?

Are there any shows that you didn't think jumped the shark?

My thoughts:

Jumped the Shark

All in the Family - Edith Dies
ER - Sherry leaves the show but definitely when Doug leaves.
That 70's Show - Hyde's Sister and Dad join the show.
Friends - They started "hooking up" and having babies.
Sienfeld - Last episode (sadly enough since it almost made it without jumping the shark)

Never jumped

The Simpsons
Overhaulin' (Although now that Courtney Hansen is gone...)

[srivendel]

Minor correction: The phrase refers to a scene in a three-part episode of the American television series Happy Days first broadcast on September 20, 1977. In the "Hollywood" episode, Fonzie — wearing swim trunks and his trademark leather jacket — jumps over a tank containing a shark while on water skis.



Fun game!
X-Files: Mulder leaves; maybe a couple of seasons before.
Star Trek: Enterprise begins
Uhhh....

S.

[black roadster]

Minor correction: The phrase refers to a scene in a three-part episode of the American television series Happy Days first broadcast on September 20, 1977. In the "Hollywood" episode, Fonzie — wearing swim trunks and his trademark leather jacket — jumps over a tank containing a shark while on water skis.

You ARE correct sir! My mistake and thanks for the clarification. I know the Fonz did jump something with his bike too...

[Titus]

There have been many shows that I have gone from never miss to could care less, but I have never thought to figure out when it jumped the shark. My list would include:

ER (shortly before Dr. Green died)
Ally Mcbeal (When Jon Bon Jovi joined the cast)
The Practice (Well before the gutted they cast, not sure when though).

[sammm]

How about when Dennis Miller joined Monday Night Football?

In the elaborate wardrobe of human emotions, guilt is the itchy wool turtleneck that's three sized too small. Guilt may be difficult to articulate, but when it surfaces, it's as unwelcome and distinct as Jethro Bodine in the lobby of an Ian Shraeger hotel.

[Titus]

How about when Dennis Miller joined Monday Night Football?

Adding Dennis Miller was Jumping the Shark.

Adding Rush Limbaugh was Mork vs Fonzie.

[RX7-2nr]

i dont watch TV enough to follow any shows.