MTV Video Music Awards - Episode Guide

Episode: 1984-09-14 | Airdate: Sep 14, 1984

Episode: 1985-09-13 | Airdate: Sep 13, 1985

Episode: 1986-09-05 | Airdate: Sep 5, 1986

Episode: 1987-09-11 | Airdate: Sep 11, 1987

Episode: 1988-09-07 | Airdate: Sep 7, 1988

Episode: 1989-09-06 | Airdate: Sep 6, 1989

Episode: 1990-09-06 | Airdate: Sep 6, 1990

Episode: 1991-09-05 | Airdate: Sep 5, 1991

Episode: 1992-09-09 | Airdate: Sep 9, 1992

Episode: 1993-01-01 | Airdate: Jan 1, 1993

Episode: 1994-09-08 | Airdate: Sep 8, 1994

Episode: 1995-09-07 | Airdate: Sep 7, 1995

Episode: 1996-09-04 | Airdate: Sep 4, 1996

Episode: 1997-09-04 | Airdate: Sep 4, 1997

Episode: 1998-09-10 | Airdate: Sep 10, 1998

Episode: 1999-09-09 | Airdate: Sep 9, 1999

Episode: 2000-09-07 | Airdate: Sep 7, 2000

Episode: 2001-09-06 | Airdate: Sep 6, 2001

Episode: 2002-08-29 | Airdate: Aug 29, 2002

Episode: 2003-08-28 | Airdate: Aug 28, 2003

Episode: 2004-08-29 | Airdate: Aug 29, 2004

Episode: 2005-08-28 | Airdate: Aug 28, 2005

Episode: 2006-08-31 | Airdate: Aug 31, 2006

Episode: 2007-09-09 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2007

Episode: 2008-09-07 | Airdate: Sep 7, 2008

Episode: 2009-09-13 | Airdate: Sep 13, 2009

Episode: 2010-09-12 | Airdate: Sep 12, 2010

Episode: 2011-08-28 | Airdate: Aug 28, 2011

Episode: 2012-09-06 | Airdate: Sep 6, 2012

Episode: 2013-08-25 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2013

Episode: 2014-08-24 | Airdate: Aug 24, 2014

Episode: 2015-08-30 | Airdate: Aug 30, 2015

Episode: 2016-08-28 | Airdate: Aug 28, 2016

Episode: 2017-08-27 | Airdate: Aug 27, 2017

Episode: 2018-08-20 | Airdate: Aug 20, 2018

Episode: 2019-08-26 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2019

The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards are Live from Newark, NJ and hosted by Sebastian Maniscalco. With performances by Taylor Swift, and many more.

Episode: 2020-08-30 | Airdate: Aug 30, 2020

Episode: 2021-09-12 | Airdate: Sep 12, 2021

DOJA CAT IS BLASTING OFF AS HOST

Nominees:

 Video of the Year: Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: "WAP" – Atlantic Records, DJ Khaled ft. Drake: "Popstar" (Starring Justin Bieber) – OVO / We The Best / Epic Records.Doja Cat ft. SZA: "Kiss Me More" – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records, Ed Sheeran: "Bad Habits" – Atlantic Records, Lil Nas X: "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" – Columbia Records, The Weeknd: "Save Your Tears" – XO / Republic Records

Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande – Republic Records, Doja Cat – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records, Justin Bieber – Def Jam, Megan Thee Stallion – 300 Entertainment, Olivia Rodrigo – Geffen Records, Taylor Swift – Republic Records

Song of the Year: 24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior: "Mood" – Records LLC / Columbia Records, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic: "Leave the Door Open" – Aftermath Entertainment / Atlantic Records, BTS: "Dynamite" – Bighit Music, Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: "WAP" – Atlantic Records, Dua Lipa: "Levitating" – Warner Records, Olivia Rodrigo: "Drivers License" – Geffen Records

 

Episode: 2022-08-28 | Airdate: Aug 28, 2022

Fans and Artists Return to New Jersey's Prudential Center.

Vanguard Award recipients LL COOL J and Nicki Minaj, along with rap superstar Jack Harlow are set to emcee and introduce the biggest moments of the night. 

Episode: 2023-09-12 | Airdate: Sep 12, 2023

Honoring names in music with live performances, awards, and pop culture moments; performers include Demi Lovato, Stray Kids, Karol G, Måneskin, and Shakira.

Episode: 2024-09-10 | Airdate: Sep 10, 2024

From the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.

Episode: 2016 Special | Airdate: Aug 20, 2016 (240 min)

Episode: 2016 Special | Airdate: Aug 20, 2016 (35 min)

The first MTV appearances of this year's VMA nominees; fans reminisce on these moments from the vault, looking back on how far the artists have come and how they've evolved. In celebration of the 2016 "MTV Video Music Awards", this special will highlight the first times this year's nominees, including Beyonce, The Weeknd, Drake, and more, appeared on the network.

Episode: 2016 Special | Airdate: Aug 21, 2016 (240 min)

Episode: 2016 Special | Airdate: Aug 28, 2016 (60 min)

Episode: 2017 Special | Airdate: Aug 27, 2017 (60 min)

Episode: 2022 Special | Airdate: Aug 28, 2022

Live from Newark, MTV returns to the red carpet on the 2022 Video Music Awards featuring celebrity interviews, iconic fashion moments, Moonperson presentations, and performances.