Jump the shark sucks

Jumping the Shark is the moment when an established long-running series changes in a significant manner. This can range from something relatively small like the introduction of a new gimmick, all the way up to the magnitude of a full-on Genre Shift , in an attempt to stay fresh. Ironically, it is this moment makes the viewers realize that the show has finally run out of ideas. It's reached its peak, it'll never be the same again , and it's all downhill from here. It's Ruined Forever!!! This expression originates from the episode of Happy Days in which Fonzie, dressed in his trademark leather jacket, literally jumps over a shark on water skis.

When do you think Dark Shadows "jumped the shark" i. The final present day storyline. Far too many characters were sidelined in favor of hijinks with the kids. The lead-in is brilliant, as are the 's episodes.

What transpired was ultimately a desperate grab for attention, with the writers having seemingly run out of ideas. With this in mind, The Independent looks at 30 television shows that have "jumped the shark" over the years, ranging from comedy classics The Simpsons, Seinfeld to reality TV shows Big Brother, Gogglebox. Click through the gallery below to see all our choices. Read our choice for the 37 best cliffhangers in TV history here. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here.

Jump the Shark The moment your favourite TV show went bad. How the Big Breakfast went from eggxcellent to oeuf-ful. Published: PM. Pity the fools: how A-list cameos killed off The A-Team.