Total Request Live was a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continued to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests. The show was a popular promotion tool used by musicians, actors, and other celebrities to promote their newest works to the show's target teen demographic. TRL played the top ten most requested videos of the day, as requested by viewers who voted online for their favorite video. The countdown started with the tenth most requested video and ended with the most requested. As of October 22, 2007, TRL's countdown was based on votes, charts, ringtones, download, radio airplay, and streams, meaning that the most user requested video might not have been the number 1 video. The show generally aired Monday through Thursday for one hour, though the scheduling and length of the show fluctuated over the years. Despite the word "Live" in the title of the show, many episodes were actually pre-recorded. It was announced on September 15, 2008 that TRL would be shut down and replaced with FNMTV. The special three-hour finale aired on November 16, 2008, at 8 p.m.
TRL (Season 11)
January 3, 2006 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2006-01-03
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We kick off the new year with the first show of 2006
January 4, 2006 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2006-01-04
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Seth Green visits and tells us why he rules in Four Kings.
January 5, 2006 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2006-01-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We catch up with Laguna Beach's Dieter.
January 6, 2006 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2006-01-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Find out who will land on the top of the countdown this week.
January 9, 2006 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2006-01-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ashley Parker Angel swings by and talks life after O-Town also Ray J makes his first visit to TRL.
January 10, 2006 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2006-01-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: LL Cool J crashes the set and goes one on one.
January 11, 2006 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2006-01-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Alicia Keys, Josh Lucas, Evangeline Lily, Al Shearer, and Derek Luke stop by.
January 12, 2006 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2006-01-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Nelly, Daddy Yankee, and Mike Jones are in the studio.
January 17, 2006 (SNMWR) (Episode 9)
Air date: 2006-01-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We kick off Spankin' New Music Week Rocks with Avenged Sevenfold rocking the studio also a performance by The Academy Is. Panic! At the Disco brings a premiere.
January 18, 2006 (SNMWR) (Episode 10)
Air date: 2006-01-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Yellowcard performs throughout the show and All-American Rejects brings their new video. Plus Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman drop in.
January 19, 2006 (SNMWR) (Episode 11)
Air date: 2006-01-19
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Pete Wentz drops by for a visit and we get a peformance from Coheed and Cambria.
January 20, 2006 (SNMWR) (Episode 12)
Air date: 2006-01-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We end Spankin' New Music Week Rocks with POD hitting the stage and Hello Goodbye dropping off a new video.
January 23, 2006 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2006-01-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ne-Yo says 'hel-lo'--and drops a 'Sick' premiere; and we check in on Teddy Geiger making his video!
January 24, 2006 (Episode 14)
Air date: 2006-01-24
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: TRL's 'Gieger' counter goes off the charts with Teddy's brand new video.
January 25, 2006 (Episode 15)
Air date: 2006-01-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Mischa Barton gets us ready for all the new OC action, while Tyrese laces up for Annapolis.
January 26, 2006 (Episode 16)
Air date: 2006-01-26
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Will the countdown stay in 'Bat Country'--or will Ashlee's 'L.O.V.E.' rule the day?
January 30, 2006 (Episode 17)
Air date: 2006-01-30
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Look out, 'Stupid Girls.' Pink is coming for you....
January 31, 2006 (Episode 18)
Air date: 2006-01-31
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Does 'Grillz' have the skillz to take down Mariah? You best tune in!
February 1, 2006 (Episode 19)
Air date: 2006-02-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Want Young Jeezy to show you around his new 'Hood'? Um... can you say, 'Yeeeah'?
February 2, 2006 (Episode 20)
Air date: 2006-02-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Is it possible to 'Cannon-proof' the studio? Nick Cannon shows us what 'Wild 'N Out' is all about when he talks season 2!
February 6, 2006 (Episode 21)
Air date: 2006-02-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The Crunk (Dem Franchize Boyz), The Cute (Freddie Prinze, Jr.) and the Classic (Madonna and Mariah retire)
February 7, 2006 (Episode 22)
Air date: 2006-02-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We stalk the 'Pink Panther' with Beyonce--and get our fill of 'One Tree Hill' with the cast.
February 8, 2006 (TRL GRAMMY's) (Episode 23)
Air date: 2006-02-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 'Lost' hottie Josh Holloway finds TRL and we do a Grammy® check-in with Kanye and Maroon 5!
February 9, 2006 (Episode 24)
Air date: 2006-02-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ummm...just between us? We've got a super-secret 1st look at the new Hawthorne Heights video
February 13, 2006 (Episode 25)
Air date: 2006-02-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Yes, we know LL's the greatest--but please, try to 'Control' yourself when he stops by! Plus...don't pick up that phone...
February 14, 2006 (Episode 26)
Air date: 2006-02-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Pussycat Dolls rock our world, while Freedomland's Samuel Jackson stays cool as always.
February 15, 2006 (Episode 27)
Air date: 2006-02-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Who says big stars can't say they're 'Sorry'? Madonna does in our 1st Look! Plus we got a Pre-RL of Aly & AJ's video "Rush"
February 16, 2006 (Episode 28)
Air date: 2006-02-16
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Eight Below star Paul Walker 'chills' with us; Maria Sharapova takes a break from the court.
February 21, 2006 (Episode 29)
Air date: 2006-02-21
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Who 'Roc'd Da Mic' in '05? Check out the live performances up for a TRL Award.
February 22, 2006 (Episode 30)
Air date: 2006-02-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We get a check-up from Lost's own Dr. Shephard, and snowboarder Shaun White brings home the gold.
February 23, 2006 (Episode 31)
Air date: 2006-02-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Who's the 1st Lady of TRL? Get your votes in for Saturday's big show!
February 24, 2006 (Episode 32)
Air date: 2006-02-24
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The TRL Awards are tommorrow at noon, featuring Mariah, Kanye and more! We'll try to tide you over until then...
February 25, 2006 (4th Annual TRL Awards) (Episode 33)
Air date: 2006-02-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: It's the 4th Annual TRL Awards with appearances by Madonna, Mariah Carey, Fall Out Boy, Christina Aguilera, My Chemical Romance and many more with performances by Chris Brown and Ashlee Simpson
February 27, 2006 (Top 20 Countdown) (Episode 34)
Air date: 2006-02-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 'Beep!' Could that be the Pussycat Dolls telling the countdown competition to get out of the way? We also get a First Look from Bo Bice
February 28, 2006 (Episode 35)
Air date: 2006-02-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We walk 16 Blocks in Bruce Willis' shoes and have some 'Words' with Ne-Yo.
March 1, 2006 (Episode 36)
Air date: 2006-03-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Jonas Brothers jam to their premiere--and JoJo introduces her mermaid friend.
March 2, 2006 (Episode 37)
Air date: 2006-03-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Madonna takes aim for the top of the countdown--who's gonna be 'Sorry' now?
March 6, 2006 (Episode 38)
Air date: 2006-03-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The All-American Rejects want to rule the countdown, but is the competition ready to 'Move Along'?
March 7, 2006 (Episode 39)
Air date: 2006-03-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Co-host Raven runs the show--and we premiere Kelly Clarkson's new ''Walk Away''
March 8, 2006 (Episode 40)
Air date: 2006-03-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Um, is it hot in here? Must be the sizzling combo of Matthew McCounaghey and Nelly!
March 9, 2006 (Episode 41)
Air date: 2006-03-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Juvenile gives us a Reality Check--and we premiere Shakira's sexy new 'Lie' detector
March 13, 2006 (Episode 42)
Air date: 2006-03-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Fall Out Boy is here with a World Premiere and Aly & AJ help us feel the "Rush" with their first visit to the show
March 14, 2006 (Episode 43)
Air date: 2006-03-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Natalie Portman drops by and Ashley Parker Angel brings a premiere.
March 15, 2006 (Episode 44)
Air date: 2006-03-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Amanda Bynes is our special co-host as Hulk Hogan crashes our set, plus James Blunt performs.
March 16, 2006 (Episode 45)
Air date: 2006-03-16
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Amanda Bynes co-hosts for the second day in a row. Natasha Bedingfield performs.
March 20, 2006 (TRL Spring Break) (Episode 46)
Air date: 2006-03-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Mary J. Blige is here to perform and Sean Paul drops by to raise the Temperature
March 21, 2006 (TRL Spring Break) (Episode 47)
Air date: 2006-03-21
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Shakira and Wyclef are here to give an awesome performance of Hips Don't Lie.
March 22, 2006 (TRL Spring Break) (Episode 48)
Air date: 2006-03-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We get a visit from Oscar winner, Three 6 Mofia.
March 23, 2006 (TRL Spring Break) (Episode 49)
Air date: 2006-03-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Teddy Geiger gives a live performance while Rhianna brings her new video.
March 24, 2006 (TRL Spring Break) (Episode 50)
Air date: 2006-03-24
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Seth Green crashes the party to tell us why Robot Chicken rocks.
March 27, 2006 (Episode 51)
Air date: 2006-03-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: T.I., the 'king of Southern style' stops by to do a performance. Plus Wilmer Valderama's in the house and we've got a Jamie Foxx 1st Look.
March 28, 2006 (Episode 52)
Air date: 2006-03-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Orlando Jones brings us the Evidence, plus we've got a Morningwood Click 2 Pick.
