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JUMP THE SHARK

when something stops getting better and starts getting worse
The Jump The Shark website, jumptheshark.com, jumped the shark when it was bought by TV Guide.
by bill ellis February 6, 2009
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The precise moment when you know a tv show, rock band, or actor has gone downhill.
by VAKI5 May 8, 2005
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Hung around too long. Kept something going when it had obviously run its course or became useless.
Keeping "Two & a Half Men" running with Ashton replacing Charlie Sheen. Further enhanced by reducing the roles of the really talented cast members like "Berta"; "Mom" & "Rose", "Jump the shark"d
by bk66 December 18, 2012
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to reach the point where the poupularity of a show, movie, musician, or any other pop culture icon declines in popularity (refers to an episode of The 1960's TV show, "Happy Days" where Fonz jumps over a shark while water skiing, see also jump the couch)
It looks like Voyager is about to jump the shark.
by Light Joker November 5, 2005
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A defining point in any business, relationship or other human engagement in which a peer or superior behaves in a way that eliminates any traces of his/her credibility and, consequently, any sense of purpose in continuing the overall engagement.
"Things haven't been looking rosy for the company lately, but the boss totally jump the shark when he said 'no big deal' after half the best employees quit on the same day. I gotta get a new job - quick."
by anonymous9000 May 7, 2008
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The moment when a show is no longer worth watching due to a very contrived episode. The term comes from the Happy Days Hawaii miniseries.
When did Voyager jump the shark?

A. Seven of Nine
B. The Year of Hell
C. Chakotay's vision quests
D. Day one
by Xyzzy May 4, 2005
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After some significant event, everything from then on is terrible.
The rock band Metallica really 'jumped the shark' when they released 'Master of Puppets'.
by Lord Richard May 25, 2003
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