I guess at least 13 more times, with four 40-minute episodes each spread out over three discs, and episode 13 plus bonus features on the fourth disc in this set. And it's all good, actually, as compelling as ever, since everyone seems a little too comfortable with the cameras, revealing more than they probably should. Poor Ronnie is left out of the MVP equation, (Mike, Vinny and Pauly) but all four boys feel no compunctions about marching around their South Beach digs singing 'Tee-Shirt Time' in faux-operatic voices. Ronnie makes up for it by getting drunk and verbally abusing Sammi on a nightly basis, before staggering home and hopping into bed with her. It's kind of cute, actually. Snooki takes her little lost lamb gig to new heights, going so far as to tickling JWoww and boyfriend's feet while they are making love, and there's so much more.

The DVD

Video:
Video is pretty much the same as with Season 1: 1.85:1 Letterboxed Fullscreen images recreating the neither here nor there presentation seen on TV. Hip production design, editing, and frequent use of night-vision or hidden surveillance cams, mean a big mixed bag of visual quality for you, all of which is intentional. So from fuzzy confessional cams to faux-aged transition clips to fairly sharp and detailed interview segments, you get the whole variety. In all, it's an acceptable picture from a genre not known for bringing state-of-the-art visuals

Sound:
Dolby Digital Stereo Audio is generally OK, though with plenty of live boom-mic action, bubbling hot tub scenes, and out-of-control dance parties, there's a lot that's muffled and garbled. But don't worry, subtitles crop up whenever they're needed.

Extras:
First up (sort of) is a Sneak Peek at Season 3 which is of course more, more, more of the same, except instead of dragging Angelina back for a third try, they've recruited a new girl. My idea is to have the unsuspecting Jersey crew join an unsuspecting Big Brother house for insane fun, but will anyone listen to me? There's the 40-minute Jersey Shore: The Reunion debacle, once again poorly hosted and revealing that without snappy editing and trumped-up scenarios, the gang is more obnoxious and normal than we'd probably like to think. After Hours: Part 1 is a 20-minute talk-show with Julissa Bermudez stinking up the joint while various cast members join her on the couch, plenty of clips, both previously used and never before seen add more fuel to the fire. As usual, Ronnie and Sammi get gently raked over the coals. After Hours: Part 2 continues the game. Extended Scenes split 12 minutes between more of 'The Note' (what a great idea that was!) and 'Angelina's Goodbye.' Cast Interviews allow for 20 minutes of our friends talking about their experiences on the Shore, which adds a bit of insight into their characters. Lastly, GTL: Miami grants MVP plus Ronnie 5 minutes to show us where they go to get their Gym, Tanning, and Laundry on. Closed Captioning completes the set.

Final Thoughts:
You could say Season Two of Jersey Shore is just more of the same, which is missing the point a bit. More of the same is what we want, with only bits of tweaking here and there, such as taking things down to Miami this time out for keeping the formula fresh. It's not like we really want to see these kids grow up, though continued binge drinking and screaming means we'll probably get tired of it soon. What Season Two brings us is familiarity, (check the root of that word; family) a boon granting a break from Season 1's shock value, while allowing us to feel closer and more invested in the kids. Motherfuckin' Santa Claus may be dead, but Jersey Shore Season Two is still Recommended.

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