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Best Episodes of MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards 2025
S42 Ep1
7.4
7th Sep 2025
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards celebrate music's biggest names with unforgettable performances, legendary awards, and culture-defining moments. With performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin feat. DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, sombr & more.
MTV Video Music Awards 2021
S38 Ep1
7.2
12th Sep 2021
The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards were held on September 12, 2021, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City. This marked the first time in eight years that the venue hosted the show. The show was hosted by hip-hop rapper and singer Doja Cat. It was the first time in history a Video of the Year nominee hosted the ceremony the same year.
Worst Episodes of MTV Video Music Awards
1st Annual MTV Video Music Awards
S1 Ep1
5.3
14th Sep 1984
The 1984 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on September 14, 1984. The inaugural ceremony honored the best music videos released between May 2, 1983 and May 2, 1984, and was hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.[1][2]
2024 MTV Video Music Awards
S41 Ep1
5.6
11th Sep 2024
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, 2024.
MTV Video Music Awards Episode Guide
1st Annual MTV Video Music Awards
S1 Ep1
5.3
14th Sep 1984
The 1984 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on September 14, 1984. The inaugural ceremony honored the best music videos released between May 2, 1983 and May 2, 1984, and was hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.[1][2]
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The best rated episodes of MTV Video Music Awards are:
MTV Video Music Awards 2025 S42E1 rated 7.4
MTV Video Music Awards 2021 S38E1 rated 7.2
The lowest rated episodes of MTV Video Music Awards are:
1st Annual MTV Video Music Awards S1E1 rated 5.3
2024 MTV Video Music Awards S41E1 rated 5.6
The first episode of MTV Video Music Awards aired on September 14, 1984.
The last episode of MTV Video Music Awards aired on September 07, 2025.
There are 42 episodes of MTV Video Music Awards.
There are 42 seasons of MTV Video Music Awards.
Yes.
MTV Video Music Awards is set to return for future episodes.
