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Great TV Dramas Trivia Quiz

This quiz deals with some of the best TV dramas from recent years and their characters. Some may still be on the air, some may not. Good Luck.

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

Author
ludad

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
135,247

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
7337

Last 3 plays: Guest 146 (5/10), Guest 24 (7/10), Guest 31 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Characters from this hospital series, which began its run in 1994, have included Jeanie Boulet, Elizabeth Corday, Gregory Pratt, and Carol Hathaway. Which drama is it? Hint

Third Watch

In The Heat of the Night

Chicago Hope

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Question 2 of 10

2. Episodes of this long-running drama are usually split up into two halves. In the first half, the police investigate a crime and in the second half, the prosecutors of the case take over. Characters on this series have included Det. Lennie Briscoe, Lt. Anita Van Buren, and ADA Claire Kincaid. Name the drama.

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ally Walker stars in this drama as Dr. Sam Waters, a detective with the Violent Crimes Task Force. Throughout the series, Sam is terrorized by "Jack", the mysterious serial killer who murdered her husband. Which drama is it? Hint

Alias

Dark Angel

Crossing Jordan

Profiler

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Question 4 of 10

4. This drama focuses on the staff and students of Winslow High School. Characters have included Steven Harper, Marilyn Sudor, Ronnie Cooke, and Milton Buttle. Which drama is it? Hint

Boston Public

Beverly Hills 90210

Popular

Charmed

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Question 5 of 10

5. This great police drama began in 1993 and has survived many cast changes. Characters over the years include Det. John Clark, Jr., ADA Valerie Heywood, Det. James Martinez, and Lt. Arthur Fancy. Name this drama. Hint

CSI: Hawaii

NYPD Blue

NCIS

Criminal Minds

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Question 6 of 10

6. The cases of defense attorneys at a Boston law firm are the focus of this great series. Jimmy Berluti, Eleanor Frutt, Rebecca Washington, and Eugene Young are some of the characters who have defended clients on this show. Name the drama.

Answer: (2 Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. A homicide investigation unit, investigating violent crimes in Baltimore, is the focus of this excellent drama. Det. Frank Pembleton, Det. Meldrick Lewis, and Det. John Munch have all solved cases on this series. Which series is it? Hint

Millennium

Homicide: Life on the Street

21 Jump Street

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Question 8 of 10

8. This series, which began in 2000, follows a team of forensic evidence investigation experts as they solve their cases on the night shift. Characters include Catherine Willows, Sara Sidle, Gil Grissom, and Nick Stokes. Which show is it? Hint

C.S.I.: Miami

The Shield

Without A Trace

C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation

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Question 9 of 10

9. This sci-fi drama, which began its run in 1993, follows two FBI agents who investigate cases that involve paranormal or unexplained events. Characters included in the series are Agent Fox Mulder, Agent Dana Scully, and Assistant Director Walter Skinner. What is the show's title? Hint

Quantum Leap

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

The X-Files

The Others

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Question 10 of 10

10. Of the following dramas, which series was NOT created by David E. Kelley? Hint

Girls Club

Chicago Hope

Picket Fences

L.A. Law

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Apr 18 2024 : Guest 146: 5/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Characters from this hospital series, which began its run in 1994, have included Jeanie Boulet, Elizabeth Corday, Gregory Pratt, and Carol Hathaway. Which drama is it?

Answer: ER

Created by Michael Crichton, "ER" deals with the lives and work of the staff of County Hospital in Chicago. Many actors have worked a shift or two on "ER", including George Clooney, Anthony Edwards, Maura Tierney, and Noah Wyle.

Answer: Law and Order

"Law and Order" first aired in 1990 and has since spawned three franchise shows, "Law and Order: Criminal Intent", "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit", and "Law and Order: Crime and Punishment". Stars of the original series include Jerry Orbach, Sam Waterston, Benjamin Bratt, and Jill Hennessy.

Answer: Profiler

"Profiler" ran from 1996-2000 and starred Robert Davi, Roma Maffia, and Julian McMahon. Ally Walker played Sam on the series from 1996 to 1999. The character of Sam left the show in 1999 and her position was filled by Rachel Burke, played by Jamie Luner.

4. This drama focuses on the staff and students of Winslow High School. Characters have included Steven Harper, Marilyn Sudor, Ronnie Cooke, and Milton Buttle. Which drama is it?

Answer: Boston Public

"Boston Public" began its run in 2000 and was created by David E. Kelley. Jeri Ryan, Chi McBride, Loretta Devine, and Michael Rapport have all portrayed teachers at Winslow High.

Answer: NYPD Blue

Created by Steven Bochco and David Milch, this police drama has been nominated for and has won several Emmy Awards. Actors on the show have included David Caruso, Rick Schroeder, Kim Delaney, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Dennis Franz, and Sharon Lawrence.

Answer: The Practice

Beginning in 1997, "The Practice" has had many memorable cases and characters. David E. Kelly is the creator of the series and stars have included Dylan McDermott, Camryn Manheim, Lara Flynn Boyle, and Kelli Williams.

Answer: Homicide: Life on the Street

Based on the non-fiction book, "Homicide: A Year On The Killing Streets" by Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon, "Homicide" ran from 1993-1999. Andre Braugher, Yaphet Kotto, Michelle Forbes, and Ned Beatty were all part of the "Homicide" cast. The character of Det. John Munch, played by Richard Belzer, is also a character on "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit".

Answer: C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation

This very popular drama first aired in 2000 and has since been nominated for several Emmy and Golden Globe Awards. In 2002, a franchise show, "C.S.I.: Miami", was created. William L. Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Jorja Fox, and Gary Dourdan are among the actors who have worked on the show.

Answer: The X-Files

The series, created by Chris Carter, ran from 1993-2002. "The X-Files" was nominated for and won several Emmy Awards, SAG Awards, and Saturn Awards. Members of the cast include David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Annabeth Gish, and Robert Patrick.

10. Of the following dramas, which series was NOT created by David E. Kelley?

Answer: L.A. Law

David E. Kelley created and wrote for all four choices except for "L.A. Law", which was created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher. Kelley, however, did write many of the "Law" episodes. He has won Outstanding Drama Series Emmys for "The Practice", "Picket Fences", and "L.A. Law" as well as an Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy for "Ally McBeal".

Source: Author ludad

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