The 20

The 20 (2004-2015)

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The 20 formally known as VH1's Top 20 Video Countdown is a weekly, two-hour show that counts down the hottest twenty videos of the week. Hosted by VH1's Rachel Perry, every week they check out which videos are soaring in popularity and making moves up the countdown. They also look at those videos which are starting to run out of gas and slide back down the charts.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 09:00 (120 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S14E36Episode 36Dec 26, 2015
S14E35Episode 35Dec 19, 2015
S14E34Episode 34Dec 12, 2015
S14E33Episode 33Dec 5, 2015
S14E32Episode 32Nov 28, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The 20 premiere?

The 20 premiered on October 2, 2004.

Who hosted The 20?

The show was hosted by Shannon Elizabeth and Jake Pavelka.

What was unique about The 20?

The show aimed to generate a top-20 ranking of pop culture topics, including everything from movies to music to celebrity gossip.

How did the show determine its rankings?

Rankings were crowdsourced from viewers who could vote via text message or on the show's website.

Was The 20 a live show?

Yes, The 20 was a live show.

In what timeslot did The 20 air?

The 20 aired on Saturdays at 8:00 PM.

Did The 20 air any special episodes?

Yes, The 20 aired several special episodes, including "The 20 Hottest Celebrity Couples of 2004" and "The 20 Most Controversial Celebrity Moments of 2004."

Were any celebrities interviewed on The 20?

Yes, several celebrities were interviewed on the show, including Paris Hilton, Nick Lachey, and Lindsay Lohan.

Was there a live audience for The 20?

Yes, The 20 had a live studio audience.

Where was The 20 filmed?

The show was filmed at Universal Studios in Hollywood, California.

Was The 20 broadcast internationally?

Yes, The 20 was broadcast in countries including Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

How many episodes of The 20 were produced?

There were a total of 26 episodes of The 20 produced.

Did The 20 win any awards?

No, The 20 did not win any awards.

Was there any controversy surrounding The 20?

There were no major controversies surrounding the show, but it was criticized by some for its lack of depth and focus on shallow pop culture topics.

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Also known as

  • VH1's Top 20 Video Countdown (United States)

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