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