From Wikipedia:
Jumping the shark is a colloquialism coined by Jon Hein and used by TV critics and fans to denote that point in a TV show or movie series’ history where the plot veers off into absurd story lines or out-of-the-ordinary characterizations, particularly for a show with falling ratings apparently becoming more desperate to draw viewers in. In the process of undergoing these changes, the TV or movie series loses its original appeal. Shows that have “jumped the shark” are typically deemed to have passed their peak.
Thanks~!
I’d always wondered what that expression really meant, but afraid to ask.
I’d add here, that “Happy Days” jumped the shark long before Fonzie did that-
about the time Chachie joined the ensemble.
Now you can wonder about “Nuke the fridge” instead