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 13)
May 29, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week) (Episode 1)
Air date: 2006-05-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Jack Black shows off his 'Libre' skills, T.I. tells us 'Why You Wanna' and Panic! at the Disco stop by.
May 30, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week) (Episode 2)
Air date: 2006-05-30
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Chamillionaire comes 'Ridin' in to perform, plus a Pink performance too!
May 31, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week) (Episode 3)
Air date: 2006-05-31
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Lauren gives us a glimpse of 'The Hills,' Cheyenne tells us to keep 'Hanging On', Sean Paul serves up his new track, and Mariah checks in.
June 1, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week) (Episode 4)
Air date: 2006-06-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Chris Brown tells us to 'Gimme That', Christina Milian and Young Jeezy perform, Nicole Richie graces us with her appearance, and Vince Vaughn gives us the grit.
June 2, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week) (Episode 5)
Air date: 2006-06-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ashlee Simpson drops a premiere and Busta Rhymes rolls in to perform.
June 5, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK) (Episode 6)
Air date: 2006-06-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: It's Goin Down! We got ATL sensation Yung Joc in the house---and we check in the Movie Awards
June 6, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK) (Episode 7)
Air date: 2006-06-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Tony Hawk swoops in on the beach house, we take a 1st Look at Natasha Bedingfield new "Single" and peep more Movie Awards
June 7, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK) (Episode 8)
Air date: 2006-06-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: One more day until the 2006 MTV Movie Awards! We take another look backstage---and we get a 1st Look from Mario Vazquez
June 8, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK) (Episode 9)
Air date: 2006-06-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Tyson Ritter from the All-American Rejects kicks back at the beach with us and we get one last preview of the Movie Awards
June 9, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK) (Episode 10)
Air date: 2006-06-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Grap your tights and wrestling mask---we step into the ring with Jack 'Nacho Libre' Black
June 12, 2006 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2006-06-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Quartet Cherish gives us a Pre-RL taste of their latest--plus we've got a surprise in store!
June 13, 2006 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2006-06-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Bow Wow zooms by to preview Fast and Furious 3 and we get a Pre-RL glimpse at Jeannie Ortega's "Crowded."
June 14, 2006 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2006-06-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: It's a family day as RUN-DMC's Rev. Run drops in with his brood and we take a 1st Look at Pharrell's bangin' new "Number 1."
June 15, 2006 (Episode 14)
Air date: 2006-06-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The Lake House star Sandra Bullock and snowboarder Shaun White slide in and we talk to Ne-Yo while taking a 1st Look at his "Sexy Love."
June 19, 2006 (Episode 15)
Air date: 2006-06-19
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Watch as we take the wraps off of Ashlee Simpson's world premiere for "Invisible."
June 20, 2006 (Episode 16)
Air date: 2006-06-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Tween queen actresses Ashley Tisdale and Miley Cyrus will be our special co-hosts.
June 21, 2006 (Christina Aguilera Top Ten) (Episode 17)
Air date: 2006-06-21
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Christina Aguilera drops in to premiere the video for her new single "Ain't No Other Man" and we stream the show live.
June 22, 2006 (Episode 18)
Air date: 2006-06-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adam Sandler and Kate Beckinsale take control of the studio when they visit to talk about their new film, Click.
June 26, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK) (Episode 19)
Air date: 2006-06-26
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Hilary and Haylie Duff plus Raven-Symone?!? OMG, that's soooo TRL! Plus--it's day one of Owen Wilson's week-long stay with Damien!
June 27, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK) (Episode 20)
Air date: 2006-06-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: It's the second day of Owen's stay at Damien's--has he driven his host crazy yet? We'll find out...
June 28, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK) (Episode 21)
Air date: 2006-06-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Rosario Dawson talks Clerks 2, Superman Returns stars Brandon Routh and Kate Bosworth save the day, and another check-in with our new 'roomies' Damien and Owen...
June 29, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK) (Episode 22)
Air date: 2006-06-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Anne Hathaway talks about dealing with the Devil Wears Prada--and we see if Owen's overstayed his welcome at Damien's. Plus we roll out the World Premiere of Aly & AJ's new video "Chemicals React."
July 10, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK) (Episode 23)
Air date: 2006-07-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Teddy Geiger and Anthony Kiedis hit the Webcam and more!
July 11, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK) (Episode 24)
Air date: 2006-07-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The day has come--for Cheyenne to hit the studio!
July 12, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK) (Episode 25)
Air date: 2006-07-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Kate and Owen, Shawn and Marlon and the one-and-only Beyonce!
July 13, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK) (Episode 26)
Air date: 2006-07-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: NYC gets a touch of Paris when Ms. Hilton gives us a 1st Look at her new video!
July 17, 2006 (Episode 27)
Air date: 2006-07-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: It's going down--with a 1st Look from Yung Joc!
July 18, 2006 (Episode 28)
Air date: 2006-07-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Rosario Dawson serves up Clerks 2--plus a 1st Look from Ciara and a World Premiere from Fergie.
July 19, 2006 (Episode 29)
Air date: 2006-07-19
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: It's a "Public Affair" when Jessica Simpson drops by with a world premiere--live on MTV Overdrive!
July 20, 2006 (Episode 30)
Air date: 2006-07-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We get a 1st Look from The Veronicas, Nick Cannon stops by and Uma talks My Super Ex-Girlfriend!
July 24, 2006 (Episode 31)
Air date: 2006-07-24
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: You have the right--to hang with "Miami Vice" stars Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx!
July 25, 2006 (Episode 32)
Air date: 2006-07-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Rihanna kicks it live--and we world premiere Justin Timberlake's "Sexyback."
July 26, 2006 (Episode 33)
Air date: 2006-07-26
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Nick Lachey brings us the World Premiere of his new video "I Can't Hate You Anymore" plus we've got a 1st Look from Big Boi!
July 27, 2006 (Episode 34)
Air date: 2006-07-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Cassie takes the stage--and we chat with John Tucker Must Die stars Ashanti and Jesse Metcalfe.
July 31, 2006 (Episode 35)
Air date: 2006-07-31
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Justin Timberlake brings the "Sexy Back" in person--and we reveal the VMA nominee's.
August 1, 2006 (Episode 36)
Air date: 2006-08-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: "It's Not Your Fault"--unless you miss our New Found Glory World Premiere! Don't miss our JoJo 1st Look either...
August 2, 2006 (Episode 37)
Air date: 2006-08-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Will Ferrell shares his Talladega Nights--and we check out a Lil Wayne 1st Look.
August 3, 2006 (Episode 38)
Air date: 2006-08-03
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We get Jesse McCartney "Right Where You Want Me" when he brings a World Premiere and hang with AFI.
August 7, 2006 (Episode 39)
Air date: 2006-08-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Eva Mendes stops by, Danity Kane brings the "Show Stopper" and we drop and Evanescence World Premiere!
August 8, 2006 (Episode 40)
Air date: 2006-08-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Cassie shares her debut album--and Christina Milian takes our "Pulse."
August 9, 2006 (Episode 41)
Air date: 2006-08-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Omarion rolls with his 'Entourage', Mario Vasquez heats things up, Solange talks "Bring It On 3" and more!
August 10, 2006 (Episode 42)
Air date: 2006-08-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Justin Long gets us 'Accepted'--while Ciara and Chris Brown "Step Up" with a new soundtrack!
August 14, 2006 (Episode 43)
Air date: 2006-08-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Cherish "Do It To It'', Jessica Biel talks the Illusionist, Usher takes us to Chitown, and we peep a 1st Look from Diddy ft. Nicole.
August 15, 2006 (Episode 44)
Air date: 2006-08-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We "Play With Fire" when Hilary Duff brings a World Premiere, go Back to Basics with Christina, and battle Snakes with Sam Jackson!
August 16, 2006 (Episode 45)
Air date: 2006-08-16
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Frankie J drops "That Girl", Fantasia struts her stuff, and we check out a Red Hot Chili Peppers 1st Look.
August 17, 2006 (Episode 46)
Air date: 2006-08-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ludacris gets us ready for Release Therapy--plus we got Run's family in the house!
August 21, 2006 (Episode 47)
Air date: 2006-08-21
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The Danity Kane divas show us what they can do--and we peep a 1st Look from Beyonce!
August 22, 2006 (Episode 48)
Air date: 2006-08-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We go Idlewild when Outkast drop by to rock the studio.
August 23, 2006 (Episode 49)
Air date: 2006-08-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Mark Wahlberg shows us the Invincible playbook.
August 24, 2006 (Episode 50)
Air date: 2006-08-24
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We get hyphy with a 1st Look from E-40.
August 28, 2006 (VMA WEEK) (Episode 51)
Air date: 2006-08-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We kick off VMA Week with a look behind-the-scenes--plus All-American Rejects unveil a world premiere.
August 29, 2006 (VMA WEEK) (Episode 52)
Air date: 2006-08-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Jessica Simpson rocks the stage--and we infilitrate the VMA rehearsals!
August 30, 2006 (VMA WEEK) (Episode 53)
Air date: 2006-08-30
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: One day before showtime! We help Rihanna kick things off and hang in the studio with Chamillionaire.
August 31, 2006 (VMA WEEK) (Episode 54)
Air date: 2006-08-31
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: VMA day is here-we check in with the big show--and Snoop drops his world premiere!
September 1, 2006 (VMA WEEK) (Episode 55)
Air date: 2006-09-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Missed any of the VMA frenzy? Never fear--we got all the highlights you need!
