Season 1

Episode Guide

Nirvana Unplugged

S1 E1
Nivana's classic acoustic performance recorded at Sony Music Studios in New York City on November 18, 1993.

Paul McCartney Unplugged

S1 E2
"MTV Unplugged," world premiered this one hour performance with the legendary Paul McCartney.

John Mellencamp Unplugged

S1 E4
This one-hour episode with beloved American rocker John Mellencamp was taped in Los Angeles in April of 1992, and features a medley of Mellencamp hits, past and present.

Alanis Morissette Unplugged

S1 E5
A brand-new episode of Unplugged, featuring Canadian star Alanis Morissette.

Shawn Mendes Unplugged

S1 E6
In this episode of MTV Unplugged Shawn Mendes, Shawn's biggest fans sing-a-long as he performs all of their favorite songs at the historic Theatre at Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.

Elton John Unplugged

S1 E7
Legendary rock veteran Elton John performs a memorable medley of hits past and present in a special one hour version of "MTV Unplugged."

Alicia Keys Unplugged

S1 E8
Alicia Keys performing at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in Brooklyn, New York. Performances from her first two studio albums Songs in A Minor (2001) and The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003).

Lenny Kravitz Unplugged

S1 E9
For his performance on "MTV Unplugged," Kravitz performs songs from his third and latest album (Are You Gonna Go My Way), as well as material from (Let Love Rule) and his second release (Mama Said).

Smithereens/Graham Parker Unplugged

S1 E11
New Jersey guitar band the Smithereens, and veteran British artist Graham Parker, are featured in this edition of "MTV Unplugged."

Sinead O'Connor/The Church Unplugged

S1 E12
Australian band The Church and Irish solo artist Sinead O'Connor are featured in this edition of "MTV Unplugged."

Neil Young Unplugged

S1 E13
The special captures Neil Young live in concert, equipped with acoustic guitar and harmonica stand, and supported by longtime partners Frank (pancho) Sampedro on the keyboards, and Ben Keith on sax.

Crowded House/Tim Finn Unplugged

S1 E14
Australian rock sensation Crowded House, and sole artist Tim Finn, perform in this special edition of "MTV Unplugged."

Hall & Oates Unplugged

S1 E15
Hall and Oates performing at the Chelsea Studios, NYC, May 17, 1990. Song selections include, "Don't Let Me Down", "Out of Touch", "She's Gone", "So Close", and "Starting All Over Again"

Allman Brothers Unplugged

S1 E16
Touted as one of the most influential and successful American rock groups of the 1970s, the Allman Brothers Band recently regrouped and turned out their first new album in nine years: (Seven Turns).

Aerosmith Unplugged

S1 E17
MTV viewers get the rare opportunity to see legendary hard rockers Aerosmith perform acoustically on this special edition of "MTV Unplugged."