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 15)
January 8, 2007 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2007-01-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: "Ugly Betty" star America Ferrara ditches her nerd goggles for a visit and we take an exclusive First Look at smokin' R&B up-and-comer Lloyd!
January 9, 2007 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2007-01-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Today we chat with "In Case of Emergency Star" David Arquette and sexy Texan Paula DeAnda drops by to perform her latest jam. Don't miss it!
January 10, 2007 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2007-01-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We've got High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale via webcam. Also Soulman: Ne-Yo!
January 11, 2007 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2007-01-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Clear your calender! The World Premiere of the latest My Chemical Romance video makes TRL the absolute ONLY place to be. See you there.
January 16, 2007 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2007-01-16
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Sneak a peek of British hip-pop star Lily Allen's new video, you cheeky monkey you!
January 17, 2007 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2007-01-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: LL Cool J brings sexy back to the studio, and take a First Look at the latest from rockers Daughtry and punkettes Meg N' Dia.
January 18, 2007 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2007-01-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: "One Tree Hill'' hottie Sophia Bush stops by and sheds a little light on Brooke's corner of the world.
January 19, 2007 (DAMIEN & STEPHEN'S HOMES) (Episode 8)
Air date: 2008-01-19
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Always wanted to go home with our VJ's? Stephen and Damien hook up webcams at their cribs to host the show from home.
January 22, 2007 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2007-01-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We're giving you a First Look at what's been going on in the life of Amerie.
January 23, 2007 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2007-01-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Carmen Electra heats it up! Plus take a First Look at Pretty Ricky. Speaking of pretty, Alicia Keys and more "Smokin' Aces" drop in.
January 24, 2007 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2007-01-24
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Catch her if you can! Jennifer Garner chats about her new movie "Catch and Release", and we get a visit from Beauty and the Geek-ers.
January 25, 2007 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2007-01-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Got Daughtry fever? Don't miss Chris as he rocks the studio on Thursday.
January 29, 2007 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2007-01-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: It's an Unholy Union when Bam Margera and his fiance drop by the studio.
January 30, 2007 (Episode 14)
Air date: 2007-01-30
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Spankin' New Music Week is just around the corner so we take a look back at the best performances of Spankin' New Music Week.
January 31, 2007 (Episode 15)
Air date: 2007-01-31
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We bring you TRL Webcam where we let you speak your mind on the videos and what you like.
February 1, 2007 (Episode 16)
Air date: 2007-02-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Mark your calenders! Spankin' New Music Week: A-List Playlists kicks off Monday, don't miss it!
February 5, 2007 (SPANKIN' NEW MUSIC WEEK) (Episode 17)
Air date: 2007-02-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: "Idol" beauty Katharine McPhee gives us a song; Gnarls Barkley unveils a brand new video; Lauren, Heidi, AND Audrina come down from "The Hills" for a visit; we're taking a First Look at what The Game's up to; and Jennifer Lopez, herself, is hittin' us on the hip, if you will.
February 6, 2007 (SPANKIN' NEW MUSIC WEEK) (Episode 18)
Air date: 2007-02-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Hop aboard Infinity Flight 206 with Fall Out Boy! They're here performing live with labelmates-slash BFF's Gym Class Heroes. Plus, Nas stops by with his new video. Hopefully he'll be resurrecting hip-hop.
February 7, 2007 (SPANKIN' NEW MUSIC WEEK) (Episode 19)
Air date: 2007-02-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Watch Lloyd turn it out live. Timbaland and Fergie are in the building with new videos. Ashley Tisdale's stopping by. And Love Angel Music Baby Gwen Stefani's holl'rin' at us via satellite.
February 8, 2007 (SPANKIN' NEW MUSIC WEEK) (Episode 20)
Air date: 2007-02-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The Killers bring their latest video! Plus, it's a full house with Akon, who's gonna be performing and premiering a new video. Hilary Duff's debuting a new video too. And Robin Thicke tops it all off like a sweet cherry on a smooth and sexy banana split.
February 9, 2007 (SPANKIN' NEW MUSIC WEEK) (Episode 21)
Air date: 2007-02-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Good Charlotte drops by with their brand new video. Plus Oscar-toutin' Three 6 Mafia unveils their newest video too. Miley Cyrus is in the house, and the lovely little Lily Allen's gonna spill some sweetness on stage.
February 12, 2007 (Episode 22)
Air date: 2007-02-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Co-hostess and indestructable "Heroes" cheerleader Hayden Panettiere helps us introduce California alt-rockers Augustana!
February 13, 2007 (Episode 23)
Air date: 2007-02-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Watch Damein and the rest of the dudes in the audience sweat as "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria struts her stuff.
February 14, 2007 (Episode 24)
Air date: 2007-02-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Is she dating Zach Braff? Get your gossip straight when Drew Barrymore comes by with her "Music and Lyrics" co-star, Haley Bennett.
February 15, 2007 (Episode 25)
Air date: 2007-02-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The parade of ladies continues when super-hottie Eva Mendes stops by to loosen our jaws and give us a sneak peek at "Ghost Rider".
February 20, 2007 (KATHARINE MCPHEE WEEK) (Episode 26)
Air date: 2007-02-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The usually hilarious Jim Carrey's here to talk about his definitely-not-funny scary new movie, The Number 23. Don't be afraid, Katharine McPhee will be there to keep you safe!
February 21, 2007 (KATHARINE MCPHEE WEEK) (Episode 27)
Air date: 2007-02-21
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Freeze! Put your hands on your head and step away from the vehicle! The crazy cops of Reno 911 are here! They're gonna lay down the law with co-host Katharine McPhee!
February 22, 2007 (KATHARINE MCPHEE WEEK) (Episode 28)
Air date: 2007-02-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother John Travolta's here! And we take a First Look at what's keeping Rich Boy busy. Katharine will have her hands full today-see how she holds up on her 3rd day co-hosting in a row!
February 23, 2007 (KATHARINE MCPHEE WEEK) (Episode 29)
Air date: 2007-02-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Katharine McPhee will be co-hosting again! What other reason do you need to tune in?
February 26, 2007 (Episode 30)
Air date: 2007-02-26
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We've got new videos from Mrs. Whibly err Avril Lavigne, plus Timbaland's new one, featuring Justin and Nelly Furtado.
February 27, 2007 (Episode 31)
Air date: 2007-02-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Brace yourself: Jake Gyllenhaal's here to tell us about his freaky film, "Zodiac." And we've got Mims' modest video, "This Is Why I'm Hot."
February 28, 2007 (Episode 32)
Air date: 2007-02-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Things get heavy with Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' intense new video, "Face Down."
March 1, 2007 (Episode 33)
Air date: 2007-03-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: You'll heart The Fratellis' "Flathead" video and Young Love's "Find a New Way to Dance." Trust us. We know alot about these things.
March 5, 2007 (CIARA WEEK) (Episode 34)
Air date: 2007-03-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Prepare for the royal treatment! Perez Hilton, king of celeb goss, dishes the dirt, and Queen Latifah stops by.
March 6, 2007 (CIARA WEEK) (Episode 35)
Air date: 2007-03-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Oh. My. God. Chad. Michael. Murray. Is. Here. Can't. Breathe. Properly. Plus, Perez dishes, and we get a First Look at Relient K.
March 7, 2007 (CIARA WEEK) (Episode 36)
Air date: 2007-03-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Damien and Ciara count down the hottest videos. Vote for your fave, and tune it to see how the competition heats up.
March 8, 2007 (CIARA WEEK) (Episode 37)
Air date: 2007-03-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Oh, Omarion! The cool-as-ice R n' B baller brings his smooth style to the studio. And Cartel gives us a First Look at their latest.
March 12, 2007 (NE-YO WEEK) (Episode 38)
Air date: 2007-03-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Rapper Ne-Yo co-hosts, we take a First Look at Joss Stone and Say Anything, and Amy Lee logs onto the show live via webcam.
March 13, 2007 (NE-YO WEEK) (Episode 39)
Air date: 2007-03-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ne-Yo co-hosts, Mark Wahlberg increases blood pressure when he stops by, plus get a First Look at Lloyd and Rich Boy.
March 14, 2007 (NE-YO WEEK) (Episode 40)
Air date: 2007-03-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Clear the runway! Hot new R n' B girl group LAX is coming in for a landing. Chris Rock co-hosts and insures a smooth flight.
March 15, 2007 (NE-YO WEEK) (Episode 41)
Air date: 2007-03-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ne-Yo returns for his final co-hosting gig with a First Look at his latest, plus catch up with piano-pop princess Regina Spektor.
March 19, 2007 (Episode 42)
Air date: 2007-03-19
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: It's all 'bout Nelly Furtado, who returns to TRL to perform live with Timbaland and drop the World Premiere of her new video.
March 20, 2007 (Episode 43)
Air date: 2007-03-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Joss Stone's in the house, peep Elliott Yamin soulful new video, plus Fergie and Gym Class Heroes performances from Spring Break.
March 21, 2007 (Episode 44)
Air date: 2007-03-21
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: First Looks fit for a king! Baby Boy Da Prince and Plain White T's show us what's keepin' them busy.
March 22, 2007 (Episode 45)
Air date: 2007-03-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: We'll cop to a First Look at Dashboard Confessional and the crunk kids of Crime Mob. Plus sneak a peek at The Academy Is in Cancun.
March 26, 2007 (HILARY DUFF WEEK) (Episode 46)
Air date: 2007-03-26
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Hilary Duff is here to co-host all we long, plus we've got a premiere of Vanessa Hudgen's latest video.
March 27, 2007 (HILARY DUFF WEEK) (Episode 47)
Air date: 2007-03-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Hilary is back for her second day as co-host.
March 28, 2007 (HILARY DUFF WEEK) (Episode 48)
Air date: 2007-03-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: It's day three of Hilary Duff as co-host.
March 29, 2007 (HILARY DUFF WEEK) (Episode 49)
Air date: 2007-03-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: It's Hilary's final day as co-host and be sure to vote her video to number one.
