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22 Moonlighting quizzes and 225 Moonlighting trivia questions.

"Moonlighting"--"Sam and Dave" best quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This third-season episode continued the saga of the star-crossed Blue Moon love triangle. (Warning: spoilers.) Hope you enjoy the quiz. Thanks.

Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Aug 21 07

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"Moonlighting" -- "Blonde on Blonde" best quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This episode originally aired during the third season of the show. It brought to a crisis the relationship between the two detectives at Blue Moon. (Warning: spoilers.) Hope you enjoy the quiz. Thank you.

Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Aug 18 07

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250 plays

"Moonlighting" - "Yours, Very Deadly" best quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

In this episode, the Blue Moon detectives learn the dangers of keeping secrets. Hope you enjoy the quiz. Thanks.

Tough, 10 Qns, neon000, Nov 12 07

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241 plays

"Moonlighting": "I Am Curious... Maddie" top quiz

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

This episode first aired in the U.S. on March 31, 1987, and was the object of obsessive national anticipation. Hope you enjoy this quiz on the classic. Thanks.

Average, 15 Qns, neon000, Aug 26 07

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266 plays

"Moonlighting" -- "Maddie's Turn to Cry" best quiz

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10 Qns

This episode saw the Blue Moon detectives try to close the McLafferty/Johnson case, while dealing with some unexpected news on the personal front. Hope you enjoy the quiz. Thank you.

Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Aug 24 07

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230 plays

"Moonlighting" - "Next Stop Murder" great trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This first-season episode brought us a beguiling case and a lot of trouble for the good folks at Blue Moon. Hope you enjoy the quiz. Thank you.

Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Dec 10 07

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"ML": "'Twas the Episode Before Christmas" popular trivia quiz

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10 Qns

This episode in the second season featured a baby, some creepy criminals and the Yuletide celebrations at Blue Moon. Hope you enjoy the quiz. Thanks.

Average, 10 Qns, neon000, May 09 08

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"Moonlighting" -- "Read the Mind--See the Movie" great trivia quiz

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This first-season episode started with an industrial security case and ended in a tussle with the spirit realm. Hope you enjoy this quiz. Thank you.

Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Mar 01 08

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'Moonlighting' - "It's a Wonderful Job" great trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Deck the halls with boughs of-- well, something. One of the detectives at Blue Moon misses out on seasonal cheer, in this third-season episode. Hope you enjoy the quiz. Thanks.

Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Oct 26 07

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208 plays

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"Moonlighting" - The Guest Stars

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This is an easy quiz about some of the guest stars that appeared on my favorite show over the years.

Easier, 10 Qns, dumblond, Oct 13 03

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Quick Question

What was Maddie's profession before she became a detective?

From Quiz "'Moonlighting Pilot'"

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"Moonlighting": "Symphony in Knocked Flat"

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This episode in the third season brought us deadly international intrigue. Here's a quiz on the show. Hope you enjoy. Thanks.

Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Jul 04 08

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ML: "Brother, Can You Spare a Blonde?"

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The second season premiere introduced David Addison's brother, Richard. He had some interesting problems--and some unwelcome visitors...Enjoy, thanks.

Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Jul 17 08

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"Moonlighting" - 'The Dream Sequence Always...' popular trivia quiz

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This is about the fourth episode of season two of Moonlighting, "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice", broadcast in black and white.

Average, 10 Qns, jkalen, Jun 07 06

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"Moonlighting" - "The Man Who Cried Wife" popular trivia quiz

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This third-season episode featured a disturbing case and a particularly heated battle between the Blue Moon detectives. (Warning: spoilers.) Hope you enjoy this quiz on the show. Thanks.

Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Dec 30 07

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230 plays

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"Moonlighting" Quiz

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Test your "Moonlighting" memory with this easy trivia quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, dumblond, Aug 31 03

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"Moonlighting" Crimes and Capers

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"Moonlighting" was known for its offbeat take on the world of private detectives. Case plot lines ranged from the humorous, to the bleak outlook of film noir. Can you solve the following queries about the criminals and the victims?

Tough, 10 Qns, neon000, Dec 12 06

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"Moonlighting" Miscellany

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This detective show of the 1980s blended drama, comedy and romance. It aired in the U.S. on the ABC network. Here are some general questions about the show, with information from different seasons. Thanks, hope you enjoy!

Tough, 10 Qns, neon000, Jan 01 09

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"Moonlighting", The Music

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My all-time favorite TV series often used popular music to enhance a scene. I'll give lots of hints so see if you can name that tune.

Tough, 10 Qns, dumblond, Aug 31 03

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'Moonlighting Pilot'

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'Moonlighting' is one of my all-time favorite shows. I hope it's one of yours, too! Here's a quiz about the original pilot episode--have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, sassysuzy, Aug 31 03

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"Moonlighting" Puzzler

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How much do you know about characters and plot points from the classic 1980s detective show? Try this quiz and find out.

Difficult, 10 Qns, neon000, Mar 31 06

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"Moonlighting" Mania

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What do you remember about this great 80's show starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd? Take this quiz and test your memory. This one could be a little tough unless you're a "Moonlighting" maniac.

Tough, 10 Qns, dumblond, Aug 31 03

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"Moonlighting" Season 5

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This is a quiz about the 5th and last season of "Moonlighting", starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd.

Average, 10 Qns, jkalen, May 02 06

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Moonlighting Trivia Questions

1. What was the name of detective David Addison's mother?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" Miscellany

Answer: Irma

She never made an in-person appearance on the show. She was mentioned by name on a card in a sequence before the opening credits of "Every Daughter's Father is a Virgin," in the second season.

2. One of the first things we see in the episode is that a young couple, in an apartment, are settling down for the night, with their infant son. What happens next?

From Quiz "ML": "'Twas the Episode Before Christmas"

Answer: Criminals break in and assault the father

Two thugs come in and threaten the father. When he doesn't give in to their demands, they force wine down his throat, to make it look like he was drunk. Then they throw him over the balcony.

3. As the episode opens, we see a drug deal go wrong, and one of the men involved tries to hide a briefcase full of money. Where does he leave the case?

From Quiz ML: "Brother, Can You Spare a Blonde?"

Answer: Under the hood of a car

It's a brutal and startling scene. A would-be buyer shows up late to his appointment. The dealer runs him over and takes the money. Then, as the cops approach, the dealer gets out and looks for a place to hide the briefcase. He picks a stranger's car.

4. The episode opens at the facilities of SRT Industries. They are about to unveil a new product. What is it?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" -- "Read the Mind--See the Movie"

Answer: A portable laser gun

In the demonstration, however, something goes wrong. It seems the laser had much more destructive power than the company bargained for, and is very difficult to control.

5. Detective Maddie Hayes arrives at the office. There are flowers for her. What does she do with them?

From Quiz "Moonlighting": "Symphony in Knocked Flat"

Answer: Puts them in the trash

The flowers were from the man with whom she went on a date the previous day. Apparently things did not go well. (We do not see this person on the show.) David and the other Blue Moon workers joke about the event.

6. As the episode opens, office worker MacGillicuddy announces that he did something over the weekend. What was it?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" - "The Man Who Cried Wife"

Answer: Got married

He met the woman in Las Vegas and married her a short time later. Most people in the office are very happy for him. Detective Maddie Hayes, however, is a little worried that he did this so quickly.

7. In the opening scene, the Blue Moon workers look on as something unusual happens in the front office. What is it?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" - "Yours, Very Deadly"

Answer: Secretary Agnes Dipesto is kissing someone

Agnes has pinned someone to the top of a desk. It turns out to be accountant Herbert Viola, on his very first day at work, as part of a temporary assignment.

8. The show opens with a scene of private detective Maddie Hayes waking up in her room at home. What do we see?

From Quiz 'Moonlighting' - "It's a Wonderful Job"

Answer: She is still in her work clothes, and there are papers everywhere

In the first season of the show, it was made clear that Maddie is not a religious person. This makes for an off and on debate between Hayes and her partner at Blue Moon, David Addison.

9. The show opened with a mock newsreel that played up the infamous lag between new episodes. The narrator became frustrated with reading the announcements, and told the audience to do something. What was it?

From Quiz "Moonlighting": "I Am Curious... Maddie"

Answer: Read the card

"*You* can read the card," the announcer muttered, to the sound of a record suddenly being stopped. The montage showed hilarious stock footage of people dancing on skyscrapers, riding rocket-packs, and other bizarre events.

10. At what time in the morning does Maddie show up for work?

From Quiz "Moonlighting"--"Sam and Dave"

Answer: 11:00

Usually, David Addison is the one to amble in after the deadline and get a scolding. However, this time it's Maddie Hayes' turn. David doesn't let her forget it, either.

11. What card game are the Blue Moon employees playing in the lobby when Maddie walks in?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" -- "Blonde on Blonde"

Answer: Poker

It's strip poker, and David Addison seems to be the only person "winning." He's fully dressed, while everyone else is in disarray. When the normally ultra-proper Maddie Hayes looks blankly at the group and then goes right to her office, this is David's first sign that something is wrong.

12. In "The Man Who Cried Wife," what does the man in question do to his wife?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" Crimes and Capers

Answer: Hits her

In an argument wherein James Bower (correctly) accused his wife, Melissa, of being unfaithful, James struck her, and she fell down the stairs. He buried her body in the woods.

13. What is the name of the place where the murder occurred?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" - 'The Dream Sequence Always...'

Answer: Flamingo Cove

The Flamingo Cove was a great place in it´s time, back in the 40´s.

14. Which (according to David) forbidden word does Agnes use in the beginning of "A Womb With A View"?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" Season 5

Answer: Work

They thought the show was off the air until the cameras came into the office.

15. Who is the only recurring character whose middle name is revealed?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" Puzzler

Answer: Bert

His middle name is Quentin.

16. David and Maddie dance to this classic love song in the pilot episode. He dips her so low she almost falls!

From Quiz "Moonlighting", The Music

Answer: "Since I Fell For You" by Lenny Welch

Al Jarreau recorded a later version of the song that was heard in another pivotal episode, "Blonde on Blonde". There were no Beatles recordings in any episode (David's version of "Birthday" doesn't count). Avril Lavigne was a toddler in 1986 so I don't believe she had recorded this song yet.

17. Viewers first meet David's brother Richie in this episode.

From Quiz "Moonlighting" Mania

Answer: "Brother, Can You Spare a Blonde?"

Richie turns up "out of the blue" with a wad of stolen cash and the intention of showing up his brother by impressing Maddie. It works for awhile...This became a recurring role for Charles Rocket.

18. What was Maddie's profession before she became a detective?

From Quiz 'Moonlighting Pilot'

Answer: model

Cybill Shepherd really was a famous model before she became an actress.

19. For most of the series, Detective Maddie Hayes drove a gray BMW. However, for a short time early in the show, she had a car of a different type. What was it?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" Miscellany

Answer: A red sportscar

This car is only seen during a few episodes in the first season. After that, the gray BMW becomes her only car. We are never told what happened to the red car.

20. The mother of the child decides to leave the apartment. Where does she go?

From Quiz "ML": "'Twas the Episode Before Christmas"

Answer: To hide the baby

Agnes Dipesto, who works as a secretary for the Blue Moon agency, also lives in this building. She and the rest of the tenants are apparently not aware of the violent incident going on in the one apartment. Agnes is doing the laundry when the infant's mother runs down the hall and hides the baby in Dipesto's clothes basket.

21. Brian Baker, a young executive at SRT, asks the Blue Moon detectives for help. David Addison goes to the firm's headquarters first. He uses some shaky research methods. Which is one of them?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" -- "Read the Mind--See the Movie"

Answer: Playing poker against SRT employees

Maddie walks in during David's game against one of the workers. Addison calls it "psychological research." Hayes is not impressed, to say the least. To David's credit, he had already tried some more standard tactics before Hayes arrived. These included interviewing the SRT workers and searching the building for listening devices.

22. David goes to Maddie's office. There, Maddie tells him how disappointing the date was. David says maybe the other person wasn't the problem. He offers a solution. What is it?

From Quiz "Moonlighting": "Symphony in Knocked Flat"

Answer: They can take each other out on different 'ideal' dates

"I'll trade you an evening of 'fun' for an evening of 'fine,'" David says. Maddie likes cultural things such as art and classical music, so David decides to get opera tickets.

23. A client, James Bower, comes in and says his wife, Melissa, is missing. What does he say happened before he discovered this?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" - "The Man Who Cried Wife"

Answer: They had a fight

The viewers got to see the fight, in the first few scenes of the show. It becomes apparent in the course of the episode that James was not entirely honest about his role in events.

24. A client comes in. Her name is Gail Woodley. What does she want the detectives to do?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" - "Yours, Very Deadly"

Answer: Tell a secret admirer she would like to break up

Woodley's marriage is troubled. She claims she first took part in the correspondence out of boredom.

25. When Maddie gets to the office, what are the employees doing?

From Quiz 'Moonlighting' - "It's a Wonderful Job"

Answer: Removing the Christmas decorations

It becomes apparent that Hayes has asked the staff to work during the run-up to Christmas. None of them feel the least bit sympathetic: they're wearing black armbands.

26. The episode proper opens as Maddie goes home after having spent the night working on a case. Her boyfriend Sam is waiting there. What does he do?

From Quiz "Moonlighting": "I Am Curious... Maddie"

Answer: Offers her breakfast

Sam questions her, vaguely, about the doings of last night. Then he offers her some cereal; however, unlike yesterday with the dinner, he has already eaten his own.

27. Client Elaine Johnson comes in to check on the photos she requested. They are ready, but Johnson isn't happy after all. What does she want the detectives to do now?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" -- "Maddie's Turn to Cry"

Answer: Get audio recordings of the McLaffertys together

Johnson says only tone of voice will prove whether her lover still cares about his wife. This time, Maddie is determined to go with David on the surveillance trip.

28. What does Maddie tell David she did the previous night?

From Quiz "Moonlighting"--"Sam and Dave"

Answer: Went shopping, then home, then out to meet a friend after she got a message

David knows (as do the viewers) this is not the whole truth about what Maddie did that night. Hayes conveniently omits any mention of her bad night at the club, but David does not let on that he can tell the difference.

29. What event strikes during the conversation in Maddie's office?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" -- "Blonde on Blonde"

Answer: Thunderstorm

The rain and thunder in this scene considerably change the tone. Maddie confesses to feelings of restlessness, and a shocked David is unable to talk her out of it.

30. In "Symphony in Knocked Flat," what was the weapon of choice for the spies?

From Quiz "Moonlighting" Crimes and Capers

Answer: Rifles

The detectives find the guns in the trunk of the abandoned getaway car. The crooks soon take back the weapons, and the vehicle. Don't you just hate it when that happens?

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