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TRL: Season 11

52 episodes Premiered Jan 3, 2006 Updated Sep 28, 2026
Previously on TRL

Season 11 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of TRL Season 10.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season 11 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 11: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (49): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S11·E1 Mytharc

January 3, 2006

Jan 3, 2006 · 60 min

We kick off the new year with the first show of 2006

S11·E2 Core

January 4, 2006

Jan 4, 2006 · 60 min

Seth Green visits and tells us why he rules in Four Kings.

S11·E3 Core

January 5, 2006

Jan 5, 2006 · 60 min

We catch up with Laguna Beach's Dieter.

S11·E4 Core

January 6, 2006

Jan 6, 2006 · 60 min

Find out who will land on the top of the countdown this week.

S11·E5 Core

January 9, 2006

Jan 9, 2006 · 60 min

Ashley Parker Angel swings by and talks life after O-Town also Ray J makes his first visit to TRL.

S11·E6 Core

January 10, 2006

Jan 10, 2006 · 60 min

LL Cool J crashes the set and goes one on one.

S11·E7 Core

January 11, 2006

Jan 11, 2006 · 60 min

Alicia Keys, Josh Lucas, Evangeline Lily, Al Shearer, and Derek Luke stop by.

S11·E8 Core

January 12, 2006

Jan 12, 2006 · 60 min

Nelly, Daddy Yankee, and Mike Jones are in the studio.

S11·E9 Core

January 17, 2006 (SNMWR)

Jan 17, 2006 · 60 min

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.

S11·E10 Core

January 18, 2006 (SNMWR)

Jan 18, 2006 · 60 min

Yellowcard performs throughout the show and All-American Rejects brings their new video. Plus Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman drop in.

S11·E11 Core

January 19, 2006 (SNMWR)

Jan 19, 2006 · 60 min

Pete Wentz drops by for a visit and we get a peformance from Coheed and Cambria.

S11·E12 Core

January 20, 2006 (SNMWR)

Jan 20, 2006 · 60 min

We end Spankin' New Music Week Rocks with POD hitting the stage and Hello Goodbye dropping off a new video.

S11·E13 Core

January 23, 2006

Jan 23, 2006 · 60 min

Ne-Yo says 'hel-lo'--and drops a 'Sick' premiere; and we check in on Teddy Geiger making his video!

S11·E14 Core

January 24, 2006

Jan 24, 2006 · 60 min

TRL's 'Gieger' counter goes off the charts with Teddy's brand new video.

S11·E15 Core

January 25, 2006

Jan 25, 2006 · 60 min

Mischa Barton gets us ready for all the new OC action, while Tyrese laces up for Annapolis.

S11·E16 Core

January 26, 2006

Jan 26, 2006 · 60 min

Will the countdown stay in 'Bat Country'--or will Ashlee's 'L.O.V.E.' rule the day?

S11·E17 Core

January 30, 2006

Jan 30, 2006 · 60 min

Look out, 'Stupid Girls.' Pink is coming for you....

S11·E18 Core

January 31, 2006

Jan 31, 2006 · 60 min

Does 'Grillz' have the skillz to take down Mariah? You best tune in!

S11·E19 Core

February 1, 2006

Feb 1, 2006 · 60 min

Want Young Jeezy to show you around his new 'Hood'? Um... can you say, 'Yeeeah'?

S11·E20 Core

February 2, 2006

Feb 2, 2006 · 60 min

Is it possible to 'Cannon-proof' the studio? Nick Cannon shows us what 'Wild 'N Out' is all about when he talks season 2!

S11·E21 Core

February 6, 2006

Feb 6, 2006 · 60 min

The Crunk (Dem Franchize Boyz), The Cute (Freddie Prinze, Jr.) and the Classic (Madonna and Mariah retire)

S11·E22 Core

February 7, 2006

Feb 7, 2006 · 60 min

We stalk the 'Pink Panther' with Beyonce--and get our fill of 'One Tree Hill' with the cast.

S11·E23 Core

February 8, 2006 (TRL GRAMMY's)

Feb 8, 2006 · 60 min

'Lost' hottie Josh Holloway finds TRL and we do a Grammy® check-in with Kanye and Maroon 5!

S11·E24 Core

February 9, 2006

Feb 9, 2006 · 60 min

Ummm...just between us? We've got a super-secret 1st look at the new Hawthorne Heights video

S11·E25 Core

February 13, 2006

Feb 13, 2006 · 60 min

Yes, we know LL's the greatest--but please, try to 'Control' yourself when he stops by! Plus...don't pick up that phone...

S11·E26 Core

February 14, 2006

Feb 14, 2006 · 60 min

Pussycat Dolls rock our world, while Freedomland's Samuel Jackson stays cool as always.

S11·E27 Core

February 15, 2006

Feb 15, 2006 · 60 min

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"

S11·E28 Core

February 16, 2006

Feb 16, 2006 · 60 min

Eight Below star Paul Walker 'chills' with us; Maria Sharapova takes a break from the court.

S11·E29 Core

February 21, 2006

Feb 21, 2006 · 60 min

Who 'Roc'd Da Mic' in '05? Check out the live performances up for a TRL Award.

S11·E30 Core

February 22, 2006

Feb 22, 2006 · 60 min

We get a check-up from Lost's own Dr. Shephard, and snowboarder Shaun White brings home the gold.

S11·E31 Core

February 23, 2006

Feb 23, 2006 · 60 min

Who's the 1st Lady of TRL? Get your votes in for Saturday's big show!

S11·E32 Core

February 24, 2006

Feb 24, 2006 · 60 min

The TRL Awards are tommorrow at noon, featuring Mariah, Kanye and more! We'll try to tide you over until then...

S11·E33 Core

February 25, 2006 (4th Annual TRL Awards)

Feb 25, 2006 · 60 min

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 A

S11·E34 Core

February 27, 2006 (Top 20 Countdown)

Feb 27, 2006 · 60 min

'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

S11·E35 Core

February 28, 2006

Feb 28, 2006 · 60 min

We walk 16 Blocks in Bruce Willis' shoes and have some 'Words' with Ne-Yo.

S11·E36 Core

March 1, 2006

Mar 1, 2006 · 60 min

Jonas Brothers jam to their premiere--and JoJo introduces her mermaid friend.

S11·E37 Core

March 2, 2006

Mar 2, 2006 · 60 min

Madonna takes aim for the top of the countdown--who's gonna be 'Sorry' now?

S11·E38 Core

March 6, 2006

Mar 6, 2006 · 60 min

The All-American Rejects want to rule the countdown, but is the competition ready to 'Move Along'?

S11·E39 Core

March 7, 2006

Mar 6, 2006 · 60 min

Co-host Raven runs the show--and we premiere Kelly Clarkson's new ''Walk Away''

S11·E40 Core

March 8, 2006

Mar 8, 2006 · 60 min

Um, is it hot in here? Must be the sizzling combo of Matthew McCounaghey and Nelly!

S11·E41 Core

March 9, 2006

Mar 9, 2006 · 60 min

Juvenile gives us a Reality Check--and we premiere Shakira's sexy new 'Lie' detector

S11·E42 Core

March 13, 2006

Mar 13, 2006 · 60 min

Fall Out Boy is here with a World Premiere and Aly & AJ help us feel the "Rush" with their first visit to the show

S11·E43 Core

March 14, 2006

Mar 14, 2006 · 60 min

Natalie Portman drops by and Ashley Parker Angel brings a premiere.

S11·E44 Core

March 15, 2006

Mar 15, 2006 · 60 min

Amanda Bynes is our special co-host as Hulk Hogan crashes our set, plus James Blunt performs.

S11·E45 Core

March 16, 2006

Mar 16, 2006 · 60 min

Amanda Bynes co-hosts for the second day in a row. Natasha Bedingfield performs.

S11·E51 Mytharc

March 27, 2006

Mar 27, 2006 · 60 min

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.

S11·E52 Mytharc

March 28, 2006

Mar 28, 2006 · 60 min

Orlando Jones brings us the Evidence, plus we've got a Morningwood Click 2 Pick.

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