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VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown 2003

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
January 4, 2003
Last Aired
November 28, 2025
Format
13 seasons · 654 eps
Total Runtime
~981 hours (90 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S4E46 "Season 4, Episode 46" (★ 10/10)
Network
VH1
★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 3 votes Talk 13 seasons · 654 eps Returning Series
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What is VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown?

VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown is a weekly television program broadcast on the VH1 cable network in the United States. The series originated in 1994 under the title VH1 Top 10 Countdown, which was launched as part of the network's Music First rebranding initiative.

Type
TV series
Year
2003
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
654
Runtime
90 minutes
First aired
Jan 4, 2003
Last aired
Nov 28, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
VH1
Genres
Talk
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 3 votes
Format
13 seasons · 654 episodes
Episode runtime
~90 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
VH1
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Overview

VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown is a weekly television program broadcast on the VH1 cable network in the United States. The series originated in 1994 under the title VH1 Top 10 Countdown, which was launched as part of the network's Music First rebranding initiative. Over the course of its run, the program established itself as a consistent weekly institution and became the primary source of music video content on the channel. Throughout its history, the show has featured a variety of hosts who present the rankings of music videos. Individuals associated with the series in hosting or on-screen roles include Jim Shearer, Alison Becker, Moujan Zolfaghari, and Ethan Fixell. The methodology for determining the order of the countdown was historically based on a combination of radio play and record sales. The show underwent a title change during its broadcast history, eventually becoming known as The 20. The series maintained a presence on the network for many years, serving as a staple of VH1 music programming.

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Should you watch it?

“This weekly series tracks the most popular music videos currently airing on the VH1 network.”

Reasons to watch
  • keeps viewers updated on music trends
  • features a variety of guest hosts
Keep in mind
  • content is limited to the VH1 playlist

Watch it if you want to stay current with the latest music video releases.

The program is suitable for general audiences interested in popular music.

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What is the show about?

It is a weekly countdown of the top music videos on the VH1 network.

Who hosts the show?

The program is currently hosted by Jim Shearer.

When did the series begin?

The series started in 1994 as the VH1 Top 10 Countdown.

How are the rankings determined?

Rankings are determined by a mix of record sales and radio airplay.

Is this a long-running series?

Yes, the show has been a consistent weekly institution on the network since its inception.

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