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1. Sometimes adding a new character into an already well-established cast can create problems for the show. The new character is often a baby.
On "Friends", there were several moments that could be considered a "jumping the shark" moment. One of these was the introduction of a baby; Emma. Which of these characters had a baby named Emma?
2. Two ways a show can "jump the shark" are by losing a favorite character and by finishing a favorite story arc.
This show had both of these "jumping the shark" moments. When Jim and Pam finally married in the sixth season, the story of secret love came to an end, and the show would not be the same after. Then, in the seventh season, Michael Scott left, creating a hole in the great cast. Which show had these shark jumping moments?
3. Sometimes introducing a new character can actually save a show from being canceled, but that doesn't always prevent it from being viewed as a "jumping the shark" moment,
This was the case when the nephew of Scooby-Doo was introduced. While this new character saved the show's ratings, many people believed the true essence of "Scooby-Doo" was lost when the show became about this new pup. The introduction of which new character is sometimes viewed as a "jumping the shark" moment by many "Scooby-Doo" fans?
4. Adding new characters to a longstanding cast never seems to end well, and adding more than one new character at the same time can really take its toll.
In the "Rugrats in Paris" movie, Chuckie is the lead character as he goes in search of a new mother. He finally gets one at the end of the film, when his dad marries a woman... But this also gives Chuckie a new stepsister. What is his new stepsister's name?
5. When a character undergoes a complete shift in character, it can become the moment a show jumped the shark.
One such moment in television is when Nellie Oleson becomes suddenly nice. In her early years, she was the protagonist's nemesis, but when she became an adult, she actually became friendly towards the other characters. Her iconic mean disposition disappeared, and it changed the show's dynamic. What show jumped the shark when Nellie married Percival and became sweet?
6. Sometimes a show is forced to jump the shark due to the celebrities no longer being able to commit to the show, for whatever the reason may be.
One of these shows jumped the shark when they killed off one of the main characters, Charlie, and replaced him with a new cast member, Walden. Later in the series, Jake left for Japan and Jenny took his place on the show. Which of these is the one that "jumped the shark" out of necessity due to the cast's absence?
7. Many shows like to engage in a musical episode every now and then, to add something a little fun and exciting. Some shows, however, jump the shark when they have a musical episode.
When a main character of the show has been in a car accident and the doctors are trying to save this person from dying, it is not the right time for a musical ensemble. Yet one show had an entire musical episode when Callie Torres was injured in a car accident. What medical show "jumped the shark" with this musical episode?
8. Adding child stars to a well-established and already large cast of characters can be difficult, but when the show is soon dominated by episodes about the new character, it becomes apparent the show has "jumped the shark".
This happened when Olivia became a new character on this show. She soon became the main attraction of many episodes, and her cute persona came across as precocious. Which of these shows jumped the shark when they introduced Olivia?
9. A major shift in the entire basis of a television show can have disastrous results, and such a shift is often viewed as a "jumping the shark" moment.
In the final season of one show, the family wins the lottery. Their life is changed dramatically, and the premise of the show was ruined in many people's opinion. Which show "jumped the shark" when the Conners won 108 million dollars?
10. The term "jumping the shark" could also, of course, involve actually jumping over a shark.
The phrase originated from a certain show, when a main character water skied over a shark to maintain the show's rating. Even though the show declined from this point, it continued for several more years. Which popular television character was the original "shark jumper", in a 1977 episode?
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