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Making the Video

1999 – 2005Show12 seasons177 episodes

Documentary
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic–8.2
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic–8.2

Summary

Making the Video is an MTV show, consisting of half-hour episodes, which chronicles the process of filming various music videos. Usually the director outlines the concept of the video and the show often includes light-hearted and humorous moments.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Making the Video episodes

12 seasons · 177 episodes

  1. S1 E2 Britney Spears: (You Drive Me) Crazy (The Stop Remix!), 7.9
  2. S1 E8 Jennifer Lopez: Waiting for Tonight, 6.8
  3. S1 E9 Chris Cornell: Can't Change Me, 2.7
  4. S1 E12 The Offspring: She's Got Issues, 8.6
  5. S1 E13 Red Hot Chili Peppers: Around the World, 7.4
  6. S1 E15 Garbage: The World is Not Enough, 8.6
  1. S2 E2 *NSYNC: Bye Bye Bye, 6.9
  2. S2 E4 No Doubt: Ex-Girlfriend, 7.8
  3. S2 E5 Jessica Simpson Feat. Nick Lachey: Where You Are, 4.4
  4. S2 E13 Britney Spears: Oops!...I Did It Again, 8.0
  5. S2 E17 Metallica: I Disappear, 9.1
  6. S2 E18 *NSYNC: It's Gonna Be Me, 7.0
  1. S3 E12 Backstreet Boys: Shape of My Heart, 4.6
  2. S3 E17 Jennifer Lopez: Love Don't Cost a Thing, 6.9
  1. S4 E1 Ricky Martin Feat. Christina Aguilera: Nobody Wants to Be Lonely, 8.7

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Chris Robinson, Marcos Siega, Marc Klasfeld

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 11, 1999 · June 1, 2005 · Ended

First aired
July 11, 1999
Last aired
June 1, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
12 seasons · 177 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Making the Video worth watching?"

Questions about Making the Video

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Making the Video worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.1). Season 3 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.2 against 8.7 for the best season.

Which season of Making the Video is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.2. The highest-rated episode is Metallica: I Disappear (season 2, episode 17) at 9.1, and the lowest is Chris Cornell: Can't Change Me (season 1, episode 9) at 2.7.

Is Making the Video okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Making the Video?

89 h

About 89 hours: 177 episodes in 12 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2005.

Can I half-watch Making the Video?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Making the Video?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.