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39 quizzes and 410 trivia questions.
1.
  Mtv's 'Remote Control' Game Show    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Remember the short lived but very popular Mtv game show 'Remote Control'? You better, 'cuz this quiz is all about the best game show Mtv ever had.
Average, 10 Qns, snacky, Jan 12 04
Average
snacky
885 plays
2.
  Rat Patrol    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A short quiz about the 1960s series "Rat Patrol" set in North Africa during World War Two.
Tough, 10 Qns, hessian499, Mar 11 06
Tough
hessian499
372 plays
3.
  "Riverdale" - The Pilot    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The CW show is based on the "Archie" comic book series. This quiz covers only the pilot episode.
Easier, 10 Qns, Shadowmyst2004, Jan 08 18
Easier
Shadowmyst2004
Jan 08 18
527 plays
4.
  "Rizzoli and Isles" : Actors and Their Roles   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When searching for a quiz about one of my favorites, "Rizzoli and Isles", I could only find one on the novels by Tess Gerritson so I figured it was time to create one about the TV show that the books inspired.
Average, 10 Qns, grayrider, Sep 24 18
Average
grayrider
Sep 24 18
328 plays
5.
  Cracking Good Jokes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One of my favorite comedians is Bill Maher, the provocative host of HBO's "Real Time With Bill Maher". Maher cracks some of his best jokes during the show's "New Rules" segment, so I've selected ten of his best and put them into this quiz. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Jul 09 21
Average
Lpez gold member
Jul 09 21
238 plays
6.
  The Royle Family    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All fans of "The Royle Family" should get these questions correct. There are some easy ones and some hard ones, so enjoy.
Easier, 10 Qns, lilsofi94, May 29 11
Easier
lilsofi94
1321 plays
7.
  "Round The Twist" - Series 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz on series two of the Australian kids' TV show "Round The Twist", originally aired in 1992. The series follows the bizarre adventures of the Twist family, who live in a haunted lighthouse.
Average, 15 Qns, Lazellia, Feb 21 12
Average
Lazellia
112 plays
8.
  The Real McCoys    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The situation comedy aired on American television from 1957 to 1963. See how much you know about it.
Average, 10 Qns, debodun, Apr 24 22
Average
debodun
Apr 24 22
187 plays
9.
  The Righteous Gemstones    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Welcome to the wonderful world of "The Righteous Gemstones". Please take a look at some of the primary characters in the series. I hope you enjoy my efforts.
Tough, 10 Qns, rieker01, Feb 24 22
Tough
rieker01 gold member
Feb 24 22
105 plays
10.
  "Resurrection" - Margaret   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Margaret is the whole reason I started watching this show, so I thought it would be fitting my first quiz on it would be about her.
Tough, 10 Qns, ladymacb29, Jan 20 15
Tough
ladymacb29 editor
104 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What is the name of the organisation that tries to take over Rescue?

From Quiz ""Rescue: Special Ops" Characters"




11.
  "Round The Twist" - Series 1    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz on series one of the Australian children's TV show "Round The Twist", first aired in 1989. The series followed bizarre experiences of the Twist family after they moved into a haunted lighthouse.
Average, 15 Qns, Lazellia, Feb 18 12
Average
Lazellia
120 plays
12.
  Rosemary & Thyme   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions based on the classic English detective show 'Rosemary & Thyme'.
Average, 10 Qns, estarz, Aug 31 07
Average
estarz
314 plays
13.
  "Renegade"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"He was a cop and good at his job. . ." began the opening theme to this action packed series that aired from 1992 to 1997.
Average, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Nov 05 12
Average
pennie1478 gold member
227 plays
14.
  "Rush Hour" - Television Pilot    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
After three theatrically released movies, the "Rush Hour" franchise was reimagined for television. These questions are all from the pilot episode.
Average, 10 Qns, Shadowmyst2004, Apr 25 16
Average
Shadowmyst2004
178 plays
15.
  "Rescue: Special Ops" Characters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A simple quiz for "Rescue" fans about the cast and characters. May contain spoilers if you haven't seen season 1, 2 or 3. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, CalebJF7, Jun 26 12
Average
CalebJF7
129 plays
16.
  The Rutles    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
In 1978, a documentary appeared based on the "Pre-Fab Four". This quiz will take you back to those good old days.
Average, 15 Qns, awkins, Aug 22 06
Average
awkins
373 plays
17.
  Television Westerns: "The Restless Gun"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Restless Gun" aired from 1957-59 and was one of my boyhood favourites, when it was aired in Australia. Here are some questions about the show. All the questions are from my DVD set of the complete series.
Tough, 10 Qns, Desimac, Nov 12 13
Tough
Desimac gold member
136 plays
18.
  Roger Ramjet    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on "Roger Ramjet", great American hero and all round good guy.
Tough, 10 Qns, quogequox, Sep 21 19
Tough
quogequox
Sep 21 19
181 plays
19.
  The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz about everyone's favorite fictitious band: The Rutles and their television documentary, 'The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash.'
Average, 10 Qns, BungeeAZ, May 24 04
Average
BungeeAZ
471 plays
20.
  'Reginald Perrin' Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Did you ever see the show 'The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin'? Take this quiz to see how much you remember!
Average, 10 Qns, biggerthanabreadbox, Oct 07 03
Average
biggerthanabreadbox
588 plays
21.
  "Rifftrax" Presents "Fever Lake"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the guys that brought you "Mystery Science Theater 3000" comes "Rifftrax" featuring the voices of Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy. This time, they poke fun at "Fever Lake," a "Cabin in the Woods" type horror flick.
Tough, 10 Qns, JsusFreak, Apr 04 17
Tough
JsusFreak
76 plays
22.
  "Read or Die the TV" Ultimate Quiz Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you enjoyed my first quiz, you'll probably like this one. Test your knowledge of "Read or Die the TV" even further by taking part II! In this quiz you have to guess the character I describe.
Tough, 10 Qns, KHFan5, Aug 22 11
Tough
KHFan5
87 plays
23.
  Ringer!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the TV series "Ringer"? Let's find out...
Average, 10 Qns, Legolas55, Feb 03 14
Average
Legolas55
110 plays
24.
  "Rove Live"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To all lovers of "Rove Live" (an Australian show), finally the quiz is here!
Average, 10 Qns, Kittyr, Sep 25 02
Average
Kittyr
415 plays
25.
  "Rave Master" Characters 101    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hello and welcome to the first ever "Rave Master" quiz! I love this anime show about a kid and a magic sword on a quest to fight evil. Note: All questions deal with English names.
Average, 10 Qns, videogamefreak, Jul 27 07
Average
videogamefreak
349 plays
26.
  "Danielle Steel's The Ring"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This aired in 1996. Two siblings are separated during war and go on with their lives. Will they ever meet again?
Average, 10 Qns, valjoedg, Feb 11 12
Average
valjoedg gold member
100 plays
27.
  The Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I love anime! This anime is one of my faves! Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, witchydiva, Dec 23 08
Easier
witchydiva
186 plays
28.
  Revenge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A general quiz on our favorite guilty pleasure!
Average, 10 Qns, michalele, Apr 25 15
Average
michalele
235 plays
29.
  Rescue Special Ops    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Rescue Special Ops" is my favourite Australian TV show. This quiz is for other fans to enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, kensi54382, Jul 11 12
Average
kensi54382
104 plays
30.
  Remember WENN Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Trivia about the emmy award winning show, Remember WENN, which is on AMC.
Difficult, 10 Qns, dawnadragon, Aug 31 01
Difficult
dawnadragon
210 plays
31.
  Rough Diamond    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is just a short quiz on 'Rough Diamond'. It is a family drama broadcast in the UK and Ireland. I hope you enjoy it.
Tough, 10 Qns, blondelolly, Mar 27 07
Tough
blondelolly
148 plays
32.
  Utena and the Rest of the Revolutionaries    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Revolutionary Girl Utena" was an anime series that debuted in 1997. It featured plenty of pretty boys for the girls and duels for the boys. All questions are taken from the anime series, not the manga.
Average, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Jan 03 07
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anthonyrappfan
210 plays
33.
  "Read or Die the TV" Ultimate Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
"Read or Die the TV" is about three sisters; two who love reading and one who hates all books in general. Other than that fact, let's see how much you really know about this anime! Warning: Contains spoilers!
Tough, 15 Qns, KHFan5, Jan 27 11
Tough
KHFan5
124 plays
34.
  'Ryan's Hope' -- The Early Episodes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge of the early episodes of the soap from the '70s.
Tough, 10 Qns, Midnight128, Dec 16 06
Tough
Midnight128
264 plays
35.
  Run Of The House    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I was so shocked when I realised there were no quizzes on this amazing show, about the four Franklin kids left at home alone for the winter, that I just had to make one! Not all questions are from the show.
Average, 10 Qns, kbaby2309, Jan 03 05
Average
kbaby2309
178 plays
36.
  Running Mates    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Every movie deserves a quiz, even this silly TNT one! Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, rj211, Feb 11 05
Difficult
rj211 gold member
196 plays
37.
  "Rich Girls"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is for those who have that guilty pleasure of watching reality shows and especially "Rich Girls."
Difficult, 10 Qns, soccerchicka10, Jan 29 04
Difficult
soccerchicka10
257 plays
38.
  The Ultimate 'Red Cap' Series Two Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's my first 'Red Cap' quiz based on the hit BBC military police drama.
Difficult, 10 Qns, kat1703, Feb 16 04
Difficult
kat1703
114 plays
39.
  "Rags To Riches" Characters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you loved "Rags to Riches", then this quiz should be a piece of cake!
Tough, 10 Qns, friendsfan770, Jun 17 03
Tough
friendsfan770
316 plays

Television Q-T: 'R' Trivia Questions

1. What was Grandpappy's first name?

From Quiz
The Real McCoys

Answer: Amos

Portrayed by Academy award-winning actor, Walter Brennan, Grandpappy was presented an an irascible, stubborn and opinionated man. However, he could sometimes be persuaded into thinking the way the majority of the family did with logic or reasonable demonstration. Many of the plots revolved around Amos's conflicts with other family members, neighbors, or community regulations.

2. Since the show starts with Rizzoli, let's start there as well. Who plays Detective Jane Rizzoli?

From Quiz "Rizzoli and Isles" : Actors and Their Roles

Answer: Angie Harmon

Many of you may also recall Angie Harmon from her stint on "Law and Order". I think Jane looks like a more fun character to play than Abbie Carmichael.

3. On what date did Jason and Cheryl Blossom go on their boat ride?

From Quiz "Riverdale" - The Pilot

Answer: July 4

The two were twins. It was just before dawn according to the voice over. A few hours later Cheryl was discovered on the rocks and Jason was missing. Cheryl was put on a police boat and helped search for Jason, but he wasn't found in Sweetwater River that day. Instead his body washed up weeks later with a gunshot wound in the head.

4. In the opening scene, set in China, what type of crime was busted?

From Quiz "Rush Hour" - Television Pilot

Answer: Drug sale

Agent Lee busted a narcotic smuggling ring. That bust set the events of the pilot in motion. It caused a fight between himself and his sister and pushed them into a scene in Los Angeles. Lee was played by John Foo.

5. Margaret Langston is played by what actress?

From Quiz "Resurrection" - Margaret

Answer: Michelle Fairley

Michelle Fairley is an Irish actress who played Catelyn Stark in "Game of Thrones" and was the main protagonist in a season of "24."

6. What is Emily's real name?

From Quiz Revenge

Answer: Amanda Clarke

She goes by the name Emily Thorne while she plots her revenge on those who wronged her father.

7. Who played the lead character, Vint Bonner?

From Quiz Television Westerns: "The Restless Gun"

Answer: John Payne

John Payne starred or appeared in over 50, mainly 20th Century Fox, features. He went on to appear on the smallscreen from the mid fifties onward. His best remembered role is as the attorney, Fred Gailey, in the perennial Christmas classic "Miracle on 34th Street", made in 1948.

8. Which actor, who also played Richard Alpert in another show, starred as Victor Machado?

From Quiz Ringer!

Answer: Nestor Carbonell

For the hint, I was talking about Richard Alpert from "Lost", who was also played by Carbonell. Ioan Gruffudd was Andrew Martin, Kristoffer Polaha was Henry Butler, and Mike Colter was Malcolm Ward.

9. What was the name of Reno Raines' girlfriend that was shot when she took the bullet meant for Reno in the pilot episode of "Renegade"?

From Quiz "Renegade"

Answer: Valerie

Valerie Prentiss was engaged to Reno. While at their motel in Bay City, a former prison inmate that Reno put away was released and tried to kill Reno. Valerie was shot, pronounced brain dead, and put on life support. Reno used the money he made from catching bounties to help pay for Valerie's medical care. Val passed away in the first season episode, "Val's Song".

10. Who is the Rescue Station Coordinator?

From Quiz "Rescue: Special Ops" Characters

Answer: Vince Marchello

Vince is the Station Coordinator and usually stays at headquarters. However, he has been known to coordinate on site or work in the field on occasion.

11. In season one, who is the newest team member?

From Quiz Rescue Special Ops

Answer: Heidi Wilson

Heidi is the newest permanent team member throughout the entire series. She is always trying new things and making new friends. Heidi lives with two of her nurse friends.

12. In the episode "Next Time Around", Pete is hypnotised to act like a chicken for ten seconds whenever anybody says which word?

From Quiz "Round The Twist" - Series 2

Answer: Now

Linda reads a book on hypnosis and uses it to paralyse Russell the chicken. She tests her skills further on Pete but can't seem to undo the spell, so he is forced to act like a chicken whenever anyone says the word "Now". Once Gribble and his friends find out, they follow Pete around, saying the word constantly. Linda eventually manages to revert him to normal, after hypnotising him again to believe he was a fireman in a former life.

13. In the first episode, "Skeleton On The Dunny", what does the ghost, Ned, help the Twist children to find?

From Quiz "Round The Twist" - Series 1

Answer: A painting

Ned is a ghost who haunts the outdoor toilet - the dunny - at the lighthouse. He is first seen by Bronson, and later by Pete and Linda, who resolve to confront him. After a number of failed confrontations with Ned, the children eventually realise that he means them no harm. Ned stole a painting belonging to Nell's family before he died, and just wants to return it and redeem himself.

14. What world event was occurring in this movie?

From Quiz "Danielle Steel's The Ring"

Answer: World War II

Adolf Hitler was at a party that Walmar and Arianna attended just before the war was getting too close for Walmar's comfort. He would later take drastic measures to save his family.

15. Nenene Sumiragawa, an aspiring author, has written only one book in her entire career and says that the reason why she cannot write any more is because she is looking for a friend who had went missing. What is this friend's name?

From Quiz "Read or Die the TV" Ultimate Quiz

Answer: Yomiko Readman

At the time the series takes place, it is five years since Yomiko has gone missing. She has said that she feels that she cannot go on as a writer until she hears what Yomiko thought of her first book.

16. Who plays Anthony Royle?

From Quiz The Royle Family

Answer: Ralf Little

Ralf Little also starred in "Two Pints of Lager and a packet of crisps".

17. What is Rosemary's surname?

From Quiz Rosemary & Thyme

Answer: Boxer

Rosemary is pronounced dead in one episode, but it turns out to be another woman using her identity.

18. What color is Utena's hair?

From Quiz Utena and the Rest of the Revolutionaries

Answer: Pink

Utena Tenjou is a duelist at Otori Academy, and the protector of the Rose Bride, Anthy. She strives to be like the mysterious Prince who comforted her in her childhood.

19. Erik Idle played which Rutle?

From Quiz The Rutles

Answer: Dirk

Dirk McQuickly. After The Rutles split, he formed a punk rock group called 'Punk Floyd'.

20. Great hero though he is Roger can't always get the job done on his own. That's when it's time to call in the American Eagles, Yank, Doodle, Dan and who else?

From Quiz Roger Ramjet

Answer: Dee

Dee is the only female member of the American Eagles. Doodle is the Eagle who enjoys eating a little to much. Yank is the young action man of the group while Dan is the brains of the organisation.

21. Which Lawrence brother appears as oldest Franklin child, Kurt?

From Quiz Run Of The House

Answer: Joseph

Joseph Lawrence is the oldest of the three Lawrence brothers and has appeared in shows such as "Blossom" and "Brotherly Love". In both of these shows he was credited as Joey. I guess he felt Joseph sounded more mature!

22. What is the main character's name?

From Quiz "Rave Master" Characters 101

Answer: Haru

His name is Haru Glory. He is the Rave Master and he wields a magic sword that can change forms and have different purposes.

23. Ok, so here we go. What is Philip Roper's nickname?

From Quiz The Ultimate 'Red Cap' Series Two Quiz

Answer: Hippy

Apparently, the nickname Hippy goes back to the pilot episode when Roper's hair was longer than British Army regulation and the section commander called him a hippy and told him to get it cut.

24. Jaime says she wants to lose her virginity on prom night, who does she take to prom?

From Quiz "Rich Girls"

Answer: Craig

Needless to say, Jaime was still a virgin after prom night. Her date says he isn't feeling too well because he drank too much "coffee."

25. What was the name of the man who adopted the girls?

From Quiz "Rags To Riches" Characters

Answer: Nick Foley

He was trying to improve his image.

26. Where is 'Rove Live' filmed?

From Quiz "Rove Live"

Answer: Melbourne

Yup It's filmed in Melbourne but as the name says it's live!

27. Who is young Lauren watching make a speech in the first scene?

From Quiz Running Mates

Answer: Richard Nixon

She tells her mom that she's going to the White House, and that if someone like Nixon can get there, anyone can.

28. Which member of the patrol was British?

From Quiz Rat Patrol

Answer: Sergeant Moffitt

Sergeant Moffitt was an Englishman who spent much of his childhood in the deserts of North Africa.

29. The Rutles History is based on the history of which band?

From Quiz The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

Answer: The Beatles

The 'mockumentary', 'The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash,' is based on the history of the Beatles.

30. How many living children do Maeve and Johnny have?

From Quiz 'Ryan's Hope' -- The Early Episodes

Answer: 5

Though in the early episodes, Frank, Pat and Mary are the on-screen kids---Kathleen and Soibhan do exist.

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