The Best Music TV Shows on VH1
Finding a good Music TV show to watch can be hard, so we've ranked the best ones and included where to watch them. Check out our list of the best Music TV shows of all time streaming on VH1.
1. RuPaul's Drag Race
What it's about: Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.
Where to Watch: 1 episodes (1%) are available to watch free online (VH1). 149 episodes (81%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Prime Video, Hulu, Philo & 3 others). 28 episodes (15%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (VH1 & Logo). 178 episodes (97%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play & 4 others).
2. Love & Hip Hop New York
What it's about: When people think of the hip hop life, they think of the players - the men who shape the music and the blinged-out lifestyle that comes with success. The fact is the hip hop life is different for the women involved: the spouses, girlfriends or artists trying to define themselves in a world where men are still calling the shots.
Where to Watch: 1 episodes (1%) are available to watch free online (VH1). 122 episodes (87%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Philo, fuboTV, CBS All Access & 2 others). 15 episodes (11%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (VH1). 141 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play & 4 others).
3. Love & Hip Hop Atlanta
What it's about: Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta is the Atlanta based spin-off of Love & Hip Hop. It premiered on June 18, 2012, on VH1 and chronicles the lives of several women who are involved with hip hop. The second season premiered on April 22, 2013, with new cast members: Atlanta DJ and radio personality Traci Steele plus DJ Babey Drew, Traci's ex and father of their son Little Drew.
Where to Watch: 1 episodes (1%) are available to watch free online (VH1). 132 episodes (84%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Hulu, Philo, fuboTV & 3 others). 8 episodes (5%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (VH1). 157 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play & 4 others).
4. That Metal Show
What it's about: That Metal Show is a talk show hosted by Eddie Trunk with co-hosts Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. It premiered on VH1 Classic on November 15, 2008. New episodes air on VH1 Classic on Saturday nights and are rebroadcast throughout the week.Discussions on the show focus on "all things hard rock and heavy metal", past and present. Among the regular segments are round table discussions between the three regular hosts, top-5 debates, interviews with heavy metal musicians, "Stump the Trunk," where audience members ask provided trivia questions of host Eddie Trunk in hopes of acquiring prizes, and "The Throwdown," where the hosts and guests vote on and debate great moments and figures in metal history. The guitar & bass-heavy theme song, "Day to Remember" was co-written by co-host Jim Florentine and Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and performed by Thal. The intro to "Stump the Trunk" was composed by Mark Fain.
Where to Watch: 2 episodes (2%) are available to watch free online (VH1). 71 episodes (54%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (VH1). 12 episodes (9%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).
5. Hip Hop Squares
What it's about: Hip Hop Squares is an American television game show hosted by New York radio personality Peter Rosenberg, which debuted on MTV2 on May 22, 2012. The show's format is similar to Hollywood Squares, but with a more "urban" theme. The show is taped in Brooklyn, New York.
Where to Watch: 5 episodes (10%) are available to watch free online (VH1). 36 episodes (73%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (VH1).
6. K.Michelle: My Life
What it's about: Reality show following the daily life of the fabulous K Michelle. Through her busy schedule, heartbreaks, and friend drama, Kimberly always finds a way to come out on top be turning her pain into music.
Where to Watch: 1 episodes (4%) are available to watch free online (VH1). 24 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (BET+). 23 episodes (96%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (VH1). 24 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).