Famous Couples: Movies and TV Trivia Quiz

Answer: Grease

Set in the 1950s, "Grease" (1978) follows the romance between Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) and Danny Zuko (John Travolta), two teens who fall for each other over the summer only to discover they attend the same high school. Their relationship becomes a push and pull between Danny's greaser image and Sandy's wholesome persona, culminating in each of them bending a little to meet in the middle.

Before the 1978 film adaptation, "Grease" began as a stage musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey in 1971, with Doug Stevenson and Leslie Goto in the lead roles. The show made it to Broadway in 1972, where it stayed for eight years. The original Broadway cast had Barry Bostwick as Danny and Carole Demas as Sandy.

Answer: Roseanne

"Roseanne" (1988-1997, 2018) is a sitcom about a working class Illinois family - starring comedienne Roseanne Barr as Roseanne Conner with on-screen husband Dan Conner (portrayed by John Goodman). The show focuses on the Conners' messy, humorous, and heartfelt day to day life.

David Healy (Johnny Galecki) and Darlene Conner (Sara Gilbert) form one of the show's most recognizable young couples - two misfit teens whose romance grows into a long term, often complicated, but deeply committed partnership as they navigate adulthood.

Answer: Somewhere in Time

"Somewhere in Time" (1980) is a romantic fantasy about playwright Richard Collier (Christopher Reeve), who becomes obsessed with a photograph of Elise McKenna (Jane Seymour) - an actress from a much earlier time - and uses self-hypnosis to travel back to 1912 to meet her.

Their relationship is tender and dreamlike, built on an instant, almost otherworldly connection that spans time and fate.

Answer: Moonlighting

A genre‑bending blend of detective work, screwball comedy, and fourth‑wall‑breaking creativity, "Moonlighting" (1985-1989) centers on the volatile chemistry between former model Maddie Hayes (Cybill Shepherd) and wisecracking private investigator David Addison (Bruce Willis).

When Maddie's finances collapse, she reluctantly takes over David's struggling detective agency, turning their opposites‑attract friction into the show's signature spark. The emotional tension between them - equal parts conflict and affection - became one of the most iconic 'will‑they‑won't‑they' relationships of 1980s television.

Answer: Gone With the Wind

Adapted from the 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell, "Gone With the Wind" (1939) is an epic historical romance set during the American Civil War and the Reconstruction Era. The story follows the turbulent emotional journeys of two key couples. Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara (played by Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh) share a fiery, stormy relationship marked by passion and pride.

In contrast, Ashley Wilkes and Melanie Hamilton (portrayed by Leslie Howard and Olivia de Havilland) represent steadiness and devotion - providing a counterpoint to Scarlett's obsession with Ashley and her complicated path toward maturity.

Answer: Life Goes On

"Life Goes On" (1989-1993) is a family drama known for its positive representation of disability. Jesse and Becca's relationship becomes one of the show's most memorable arcs - a sweet, earnest young romance that also addresses serious topics such as illness and emotional maturity, all portrayed with compassion and realism. Jesse McKenna was played by Chad Lowe, while Rebecca "Becca" Thatcher was portrayed by Kellie Martin.

Answer: City of Angels

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan first crossed cinematic romantic paths in "Joe Versus the Volcano" (1990). Hanks played a man diagnosed with a terminal illness who embarks on a wild adventure, finding love (Ryan) and self‑discovery along the way.

A few years later in "Sleepless in Seattle" (1993), Hanks plays a widower whose heartfelt radio call touches a woman (Ryan) across the country, leading to a fated romantic connection.

"You've Got Mail" (1998) has two business rivals (you guessed it - played by Hanks and Ryan) who unknowingly fall for each other through anonymous online correspondence.

While Meg Ryan acted in "City of Angels" in 1998, her romantic costar was Nicolas Cage.

Answer: Joey & Phoebe

The popular sitcom "Friends" follows six friends living in New York City as they navigate love, careers, and absurd everyday situations.

Chandler and Monica's relationship evolves from friendship to one of the show's most stable and heartfelt romances. Their journey - from secrecy to marriage to plans for a family - marks a major emotional throughline of the series.

Ross and Rachel are the show's most iconic on‑again, off‑again couple. Their romance goes through major highs and some famous lows ("we were on a break"), but they eventually have a daughter, Emma, and the series finale strongly implies they reunite for good.

Although not as central to the show as Ross & Rachel, Joey and Rachel did date briefly. It ultimately fizzles out quickly when they realize the chemistry isn't right, and they value their friendship more.

Phoebe never dated any of the boys (Chandler/Joey/Ross).

The six "Friends" were Monica Geller (Courtney Cox), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc), and Ross Geller (David Schwimmer).

Answer: The Princess Bride

"The Princess Bride" (1987) was based on William Goldman's 1973 book of the same name.

One of my all-time favourite films, this fairy tale adventure expertly blends humour, romance, and fantasy. The relationship between Westley (Cary Elwes) and Buttercup (Robin Wright) is a classic tale of true love: unwavering devotion, dramatic separation, daring rescue, and a 'happily ever after' ending.

Answer: Stuart and Ann

"L.A. Law" (1986-1994) is a legal drama focusing on the personal and professional lives of the attorneys at a Los Angeles firm. Stuart Markowitz and Ann Kelsey - played by married actors Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry - have a relationship characterized by warmth, mutual respect, and shared dedication to their work.

Their marriage provides one of the show's more grounded emotional pillars.