We're Still Not Over These 17 Iconic Moments From MTV's Total Request Live

If you were a teen or preteen during the late '90s and early '00s, then you probably tuned in to at least one episode (if not every episode) of MTV's Total Request Live. The video countdown show — which first debuted in 1998 — made host Carson Daly a household name, and even after Daly stepped down as host in 2002, the series lived on for another six years before finally concluding in November 2008. From epic performances to memorable interviews to awkward celeb interactions, here are just some of the best moments from TRL during its 10-year run.

01

When Hanson Hosted an Episode in 1998

02

When Eminem and Mark Wahlberg Had an Awkward Joint Interview in 1998

03

When Britney Spears and Melissa Joan Hart Served as Co-Hosts in 1999

04

When Christina Aguilera Slayed "Genie in a Bottle" in 1999

05

When Times Square Was Shut Down for the Backstreet Boys in 1999

06

When a Boy Band Trivia Game Got Out of Hand in 2000

07

When Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey Performed "Where You Are" Together in 2000

08

When Eminem Took Over Hosting Duties With "Em TV" in 2000

09

When Britney Spears Stole the Show With "Oops I Did It Again" in 2000

10

When Aaliyah Introduced Carson Daly to Her Pet Snake in 2001

11

When Beyoncé and JAY-Z Made Their Debut as a Couple in 2002

12

When P. Diddy Spent a Whole Episode Running on a Treadmill in 2003

13

When Outkast Brought Down the House With "Hey Ya" in 2003

14

When Destiny's Child Performed "Lose My Breath" in 2004

15

When Lindsay Lohan Showed Off Her Singing Chops in 2005

16

When Taylor Swift Sang "Teardrops On My Guitar" in 2007

17

When TRL Aired Its Last Episode in 2008

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