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Before They Were "Friends" Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz all about the cast of "Friends", before they were on the hit NBC sitcom. Good luck and enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by TriviaGuy21. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
TriviaGuy21

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,864

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
2240

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (15/15), Guest 107 (9/15), Guest 97 (6/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In 1985, Courteney Cox starred in the short-lived sci-fi series "Misfits of Science". How many episodes were there? Hint

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Question 2 of 15

2. Matthew Perry guest starred in "Charles In Charge".

True

False

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Question 3 of 15

3. In 1989, Lisa Kudrow guest starred in the long running sitcom "Cheers". What was Lisa's character? Hint

Elaine

Ester

Emily

Ethel

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Question 4 of 15

4. Jennifer Aniston starred in which of the following short-lived sitcoms? Hint

Saved By The Bell: The College Years

The Brady Brides

Ferris Bueller

Bosom Buddies

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Question 5 of 15

5. In 1991, Matt LeBlanc guest starred on this hit sitcom for three episodes. Hint

Silver Spoons

Married...With Children

The Cosby Show

All In The Family

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Question 6 of 15

6. In the TV sitcom "Blossom", what was David Schwimmer's character? Hint

Andy

Sonny

Kyle

Jason

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Question 7 of 15

7. Courteney Cox guest starred in many episodes of this hit sitcom. Hint

Full House

Perfect Strangers

Family Ties

Growing Pains

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Question 8 of 15

8. In 1989, Matt LeBlanc guest starred in this TV sitcom. Hint

Designing Women

Head Of The Class

Just The Ten Of Us

The Golden Girls

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Question 9 of 15

9. David Schwimmer guest starred on this cop drama for four episodes. Hint

Miami Vice

NYPD Blue

Starsky and Hutch

Law and Order

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Question 10 of 15

10. In 1992, Lisa Kudrow began playing a waitress on this hit sitcom. Hint

Wings

Murphy Brown

Mad About You

Roseanne

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Question 11 of 15

11. In this horror movie, Jennifer Aniston played Tory. Hint

Halloween

Scream

Psycho

Leprechaun

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Question 12 of 15

12. Lisa Kudrow guest starred on this show's final episode in 1990.

Answer: (One Word, starts with N)

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Question 13 of 15

13. In the hit sitcom "Who's The Boss?", Matthew Perry guest starred in one episode. What was his character's name? Hint

Mark

Benjamin

Lex

Adam

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Question 14 of 15

14. David Schwimmer appeared in only one episode of "The Wonder Years".

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. When Matthew Perry guest starred in three episodes of "Growing Pains", who did he play? Hint

Kelly

Sandy

Alex

Jesse

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 16 2024 : Guest 172: 15/15
Apr 12 2024 : Guest 107: 9/15
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 97: 6/15
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 74: 9/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1985, Courteney Cox starred in the short-lived sci-fi series "Misfits of Science". How many episodes were there?

Answer: 16

There were only 16 episodes of "Misfits of Science". Courteney Cox played Gloria "Glo" Dinallo.

2. Matthew Perry guest starred in "Charles In Charge".

Answer: True

Matthew Perry was in the episode titled "The Wrong Guy" in 1985. In 5 seasons of "Charles In Charge" there were 126 episodes.

3. In 1989, Lisa Kudrow guest starred in the long running sitcom "Cheers". What was Lisa's character?

Answer: Emily

Lisa Kudrow played Emily in the episode titled "Two Girls For Every Boyd". "Cheers" was on the air for 11 seasons on NBC.

4. Jennifer Aniston starred in which of the following short-lived sitcoms?

Answer: Ferris Bueller

"Ferris Bueller" lasted for 13 episodes in 1990. Jennifer Aniston played Jeanie Bueller, the sister of Ferris.

5. In 1991, Matt LeBlanc guest starred on this hit sitcom for three episodes.

Answer: Married...With Children

Matt LeBlanc guest starred in the episodes titled "Oldies But Young 'Uns", "Top Of The Heap" and "Kelly Does Hollywood-Part 1". Matt LeBlanc played Vinnie Verducci on the show.

6. In the TV sitcom "Blossom", what was David Schwimmer's character?

Answer: Sonny

David Schwimmer played Sonny Catalano in the episodes titled "Six and Sonny" and "Blossom's Dilemma". "Blossom" had 114 episodes in its 5 year run.

7. Courteney Cox guest starred in many episodes of this hit sitcom.

Answer: Family Ties

Courteney Cox played Lauren Miller in 20 episodes of "Family Ties". The show aired for seven seasons on the NBC network.

8. In 1989, Matt LeBlanc guest starred in this TV sitcom.

Answer: Just The Ten Of Us

Matt LeBlanc played Todd Murphy in the episodes titled "Quarterback Sneak" and "That Championship Season". "Just The Ten Of Us" lasted for three seasons and only 47 episodes.

9. David Schwimmer guest starred on this cop drama for four episodes.

Answer: NYPD Blue

David Schwimmer played Josh "4b" Goldstein. The episodes that he was in are titled "Pilot", "4b Or Not 4b", "Brown Appetit" and "True Confessions". The long-running "NYPD Blue" lasted on the ABC network for 12 seasons and 261 episodes.

10. In 1992, Lisa Kudrow began playing a waitress on this hit sitcom.

Answer: Mad About You

"Mad About You" aired for seven seasons. Lisa Kudrow played Ursula for 25 "Mad About You" episodes.

11. In this horror movie, Jennifer Aniston played Tory.

Answer: Leprechaun

"Leprechaun" was released in 1993. Jennifer Aniston got the role of Rachel on "Friends" in 1994.

12. Lisa Kudrow guest starred on this show's final episode in 1990.

Answer: Newhart

The episode was titled "The Last Newhart". Lisa Kudrow played Sada. "Newhart" aired on the CBS network for 8 seasons and 186 episodes.

13. In the hit sitcom "Who's The Boss?", Matthew Perry guest starred in one episode. What was his character's name?

Answer: Benjamin

The episode Matthew Perry guest starred in was called "Roomies". For 8 seasons and 196 episodes, "Who's The Boss?" aired on the ABC network.

14. David Schwimmer appeared in only one episode of "The Wonder Years".

Answer: False

David Schwimmer actually played in 4 episodes of "The Wonder years". The episodes were called "The House that Jack Built", "Dinner Out", "Sis" and "Stormy Weather".

15. When Matthew Perry guest starred in three episodes of "Growing Pains", who did he play?

Answer: Sandy

Matthew Perry guest starred in the episodes titled "In Carol We Trust", "Anniversary From Hell" and "Second Chance". "Growing Pains" lated for 7 seasons and 166 episodes.

Source: Author TriviaGuy21

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