Show the State or State the Show Part IV Quiz

Answer: Breaking Bad

"Breaking Bad" aired on AMC from 2008 to 2013. Running for five seasons and 62 episodes, the series was both set and filmed in Albuquerque, NM. Bryan Cranston portrays the main character, a high school chemistry teacher who has been diagnosed with a terminal disease. Wanting to provide for his family after his death, he gradually becomes involved with the illegal drug scene. Anna Gunn portrays his wife.

The series is considered one of the most critically acclaimed of all time.

Answer: The Commish

Airing from 1991 to 1996, "The Commish" aired on ABC. Airing for five seasons and 94 episodes, the series was set in Eastbridge, a small town in upstate New York. Michael Chiklis portrays a former New York City police detective who has become the police commissioner of Eastbridge. Theresa Saldana and Kaj-Erik Eriksen portray his wife and son. In an interesting comparison to many other series where an actor portrays a character younger than him or her, Michael Chiklis portrayed a character who was about a decade older than him.

In the United States, a disproportionate number of television series seem to be set either in the New York City area or the Los Angeles area. One way to tell between the two is the presence of snow. Series set in the New York City area will tend to have the presence of snow in some episodes. Some television series set in New York City include "The Cosby Show", "Friends", "Barney Miller," and "Law & Order".

Answer: The Andy Griffith Show

With an episode of "The Danny Thomas Show" serving as a back-door pilot, "The Andy Griffith Show" aired on CBS from 1960 to 1968. Lasting for eight seasons and 249 episodes, the first five seasons were filmed in black and white and the final three filmed in color. Andy Griffith portrays the sheriff of the small town of Mayberry, NC. Don Knotts portrayed his cousin and deputy and Ron Howard portrayed his son.

The series was ranked in the top seven for all eight seasons.

Answer: Blood & Oil

"Blood & Oil" aired on ABC in 2015. The show lasted for one season of ten episodes. The series was set in North Dakota, in the fictitious town of Rock Springs. Don Johnson portrayed an oil tycoon and Amber Valletta portrayed his wife. As suggested by the title, this prime-time soap opera focused on the oil industry in North Dakota.

Answer: The Drew Carey Show

Set in Cleveland, OH, "The Drew Carey Show" aired on ABC from 1995 to 2004. Lasting for nine seasons and 243 episodes, the show was in the top thirty for the first four seasons. Drew Carey played a fictionalized version of himself who worked for a fictional department store. Ryan Stiles and Christa Miller portrayed two of his friends.

The series was known for its elaborate openings filmed with the cast and specialized episodes such as April Fool's Day episodes with purposely placed errors.

Answer: Saving Grace

"Saving Grace" aired on TNT from 2007 to 2010 and was set in Oklahoma City, OK. The show lasted for three seasons and 46 episodes. Holly Hunter portrayed a hard-living detective and Leon Rippy portrayed her friend, an undercover angel. The series includes many references to Oklahoma such as the last names of many main characters being based on Oklahoma towns.

Answer: Grimm

"Grimm" aired on NBC from 2011 to 2017. Lasting for six seasons and 123 episodes, the main premise of the series is that the creatures of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales are real but usually invisible to ordinary humans. David Giuntoli portrays a Portland, OR, police detective who has the ability to see these creatures, called "Wesen", and Russell Hornsby portrays his partner.

Answer: Mr. Belvedere

Loosely based on the novel "Belvedere", "Mr. Belvedere" aired on ABC from 1985 to 1990. Lasting for six seasons and 117 episodes, the show was set in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA. Christopher Hewitt portrayed the titular butler who was employed by the Owens family. Bob Uecker and Ilene Graf portrayed the parents of the family.

The series contained many "very special episodes"--where a series focused on a topical issue of the day.

Answer: Family Guy

"Family Guy" began airing on FOX in 1999 and is set in Quahog, RI. Known for being cancelled and then brought back twice, the series reached the 300 episode threshold during its sixteenth season (2017-2018). The animated series features creator Seth MacFarlane voicing several characters including Peter Griffin, baby Stewie Griffin, and dog/best friend Brian.

The series is known for its frequent cut-away gags referencing pop culture and push boundaries with controversial topics.

Answer: American Gothic

"American Gothic" aired on CBS from 1995 to 1996. Running for one season, the series lasted for 22 episodes and was set in the fictional town of Trinity, SC. Gary Cole portrays the local sheriff who holds a reign of fear over his town and Lucas Black portrays his son. The initial run of the horror series aired episodes in a different order from production order.