Day one at the Jersey Shore is off to a wild start when the Gorgas' luau takes a turn for the worse. Rachel drops an arsenal of gossip, angering Marge. Frank struggles with hurt feelings over Dolores' new boundaries. While Teresa and Louie struggle seeing eye to eye on the wedding invite list, Jennifer and Bill continue brushing marital issues under the rug. John Fuda officially joins the Jersey brotherhood. Danielle reaches her breaking point when accusations about her family circulate throughout the party.

The drama continues when the ladies return from the shore, as Paul tells Dolores she needs to establish boundaries with Frank. Melissa and Teresa have differing opinions of Louie's involvement in their family issues. Rachel and her husband consider the steps needed for her to legally adopt Jaiden. Dolores and Jennifer attempt to mend their friendship over lunch, where Jennifer opens up about her marriage issues. Together they host a coffee reading, where lingering tension between Margaret and Jennifer comes to a head. Danielle reveals how betrayed she feels over the girls questioning her words and Rachel stabbing her in the back. Melissa learns who Teresa's newest bridesmaids are after one drops out.