TRL: Season 12
Season 12 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 11.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
April 3, 2006
Apr 3, 2006 · 60 min
The Amazin' Milian gives us a 1st Look, Rebecca Romijn sprinkles some Pepper and we face our Call to Greatness.
April 4, 2006
Apr 4, 2006 · 60 min
Bo Bice performs, Antonio Banderas busts a move and Paul Wall drops a Click 2 Pick!
April 5, 2006
Apr 5, 2006 · 60 min
Pink's Not Dead--she's in the studio! Plus--an Avenged Sevenfold Click 2 Pick and a Missy Elliott 1st Look!
April 6, 2006
Apr 6, 2006 · 60 min
Rob Schneider gets off the Bench and onto TRL--and we get a Daniel Powter Pre-RL!
April 10, 2006 (Sucker Free Week)
Apr 10, 2006 · 60 min
Can co-host Carmen Electra handle Ashton Kutcher? Will LL Cool J keep 'Control'? And what about 50 Cent's new 'Best Friend'? Find out today!
April 11, 2006 (Sucker Free Week)
Apr 11, 2006 · 60 min
Want a 1st Look at Fort Minor's new 'Where'd You Go'? Well, you've come to the right place!
April 12, 2006 (Sucker Free Week)
Apr 12, 2006 · 60 min
Get your hands in the air for the new DFX host, the legendary Cipha Sounds.
April 13, 2006 (Sucker Free Week)
Apr 13, 2006 · 60 min
'MakeDamnSure' you don't miss our Taking Back Sunday 1st Look--and check out our Saving Jane Pre-RL while you're at it.
April 17, 2006
Apr 17, 2006 · 60 min
Sentinel star Eva Longoria puts us on alert--and we check out the latest from Chris Brown.
April 18, 2006
Apr 18, 2006 · 60 min
We gather 'round the studio to hear an angel sing--Ashley Parker Angel, that is!
April 19, 2006
Apr 19, 2006 · 60 min
Missy Elliott goes to the mat for the Stick It soundtrack, Mandy Moore shares her American Dreamz, and we get a 1st Look at Hoobastank's latest.
April 20, 2006
Apr 20, 2006 · 60 min
Black Eyed Peas and Pussycat Dolls on the same day? Do we sense a dance-off? Plus--Nick Lachey checks in!
April 24, 2006
Apr 24, 2006 · 60 min
The day has finally come! TRL's got an awesome Nick Lachey video premiere and a Pussycat Dolls 1st Look!
April 25, 2006
Apr 25, 2006 · 60 min
S.O.S, TRL fans! Rihanna performs plus we've got a Pink Spiders video premiere.
April 26, 2006
Apr 26, 2006 · 60 min
Time for an 'adventure' on TRL! We've got an Angels and Airwaves premiere for ya. Plus High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale and Zac Efron drop by. And Ace Young makes a visit.
April 27, 2006
Apr 27, 2006 · 60 min
A 1st look at Ne-Yo's latest, plus Robin Williams and JoJo in the studio? TRL's the place to be!
May 1, 2006 (HIGH SCHOOL WEEK)
May 1, 2006 · 60 min
Fort Minor kicks off High School Week with a red-hot performance--and we check out Rihanna's world premiere! Plus, Kellie Pickler stops by.
May 2, 2006 (HIGH SCHOOL WEEK)
May 2, 2006 · 60 min
Tom Cruise and the MI3 cast infiltrate the studio--while Kanye kicks back.
May 3, 2006 (HIGH SCHOOL WEEK)
May 3, 2006 · 60 min
We hug it out with Jeremy Piven and send Tom Cruise to Times Square, while Nelly Furtado drops in with her world premiere. All that and a peek at High School Musical!
May 4, 2006 (HIGH SCHOOL WEEK)
May 4, 2006 · 60 min
Jamie Foxx, Michelle Rodriguez and Cheyenne Kimball? Not a bad Thursday--not to mention a little look at Grad Night...
May 5, 2006 (HIGH SCHOOL WEEK)
May 5, 2006 · 60 min
Don't head into your weekend without watching our Field Mob 1st Look--and checking in with Pussycat Dolls!
May 8, 2006
May 8, 2006 · 60 min
Lindsay Lohan gets us to take a chance on Just My Luck--while AFI introduces us to their new 'Miss Murder.'
May 9, 2006
May 9, 2006 · 60 min
Nick Lachey shows off his pipes, Josh Lucas talks Poseidon, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers take us back to Cali. Also Paris Bennett is here.
May 10, 2006
May 10, 2006 · 60 min
Victoria's Secret models glam up the studio--and we get a Click2Pick from Chamillionaire.
May 11, 2006
May 11, 2006 · 60 min
With Rihanna getting hotter, will the countdown competition have to put out an 'S.O.S.'?
May 15, 2006
May 15, 2006 · 60 min
The latest American Idol cast-off goes straight from the stage to our studio! Plus--a world premiere from T.I.!
May 16, 2006
May 16, 2006 · 60 min
Ashley Parker Angel helps us Get a Life, while Jamie Kennedy and Stu show off their Blowin' Up skillz.
May 17, 2006
May 17, 2006 · 60 min
Seth McFarlane talks Family Guy values, and Leytoya + Paula Deanda = two Pre-RLs for the price of one!
May 18, 2006
May 18, 2006 · 60 min
Office star Steve Carrell shows us who's boss and get a 1st Look from Busta Rhymes. Plus--don't forget to Click2Pick The Fray!
May 22, 2006
May 22, 2006 · 60 min
We prep for new Pink with a special 1st Look, and peep a Paula Deandra Pre-RL!
May 23, 2006
May 23, 2006 · 60 min
Ciara serves up All You've Got, Angels and Airwaves swoop in plus a Kanye premiere.
May 24, 2006
May 24, 2006 · 60 min
Can the Red Hot Chili Peppers hold on to their countdown heat? Find out today.