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The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest MTV Shows of All Time

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From reality TV chaos to animated sarcasm, MTV defined an era. This league brings together the shows that shaped culture, soundtracked generations, and turned cable TV into appointment viewing. Whether you lived for TRL, laughed with Beavis and Butt-Head, or watched The Real World change television forever, now’s your chance to vote for the ultimate MTV classic. Relive the network’s wildest mix of music, mayhem, and cultural milestones — only on GoatWars.

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All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.

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1. MTV UNPLUGGED

65.4% win rate

#1 Greatest MTV Shows of All Time

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2. THE REAL WORLD

64.9% win rate

#2 Greatest MTV Shows of All Time

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3. TRL (TOTAL REQUEST LIVE)

55.2% win rate

#3 Greatest MTV Shows of All Time

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4. JACKASS

52.4% win rate

#4 Greatest MTV Shows of All Time

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5. JERSEY SHORE

50.0% win rate

#5 Greatest MTV Shows of All Time

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6. BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD

49.4% win rate

#6 Greatest MTV Shows of All Time

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7. THE OSBOURNES

46.8% win rate

#7 Greatest MTV Shows of All Time

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8. THE CHALLENGE

43.8% win rate

#8 Greatest MTV Shows of All Time

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9. MTV CRIBS

42.3% win rate

#9 Greatest MTV Shows of All Time

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10. DARIA

41.3% win rate

#10 Greatest MTV Shows of All Time

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11. YO! MTV RAPS

26.5% win rate

#11 Greatest MTV Shows of All Time

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