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1.
  My Favorite TV Shows   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you guess my favorite TV shows? Who knows, some of them may be yours as well.
Easier, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Jul 04 11
Easier
pennie1478 gold member
24108 plays
2.
  Name That Show    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I am going to say either the plot, characters, or a famous line of a past or present TV show! Just name the show! Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, HaleyS52, Oct 24 16
Average
HaleyS52
21662 plays
3.
  Gone But Not Forgotten    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about television shows that are no longer with us. I'll give some information about the show and you choose the series.
Average, 10 Qns, kcookie, Sep 01 14
Average
kcookie
19670 plays
4.
Name the TV Show in 2 Clues and a Picture
  Name the TV Show in 2 Clues and a Picture    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
I will give you two clues along with the photo. Your job is to guess what TV show I am talking about.
Easier, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Aug 01 23
Easier
Ilona_Ritter
Aug 01 23
5176 plays
5.
Picture in Picture
  Picture in Picture   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Here is how this works. I'll give you a picture as a clue, tell you the network and years the television program was on the air. You will tell me the name of the US or UK television show. Ready? Great, so let's get started.
Easier, 10 Qns, adam36, Sep 12 24
Easier
adam36 gold member
Sep 12 24
3102 plays
6.
  TV Shows By Christmas Episode   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you identify the television show based on a description of one of its Christmas episodes?
Easier, 10 Qns, guitargoddess, Jan 07 14
Easier
guitargoddess gold member
3939 plays
7.
  Not in Front of the Children!   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Like movies, TV shows are rated based on content, and, like movies, there are many TV shows that are not appropriate for young viewers. Can you identify these ten shows that you should probably enjoy after the kids have gone to bed?
Average, 10 Qns, guitargoddess, Apr 26 13
Average
guitargoddess gold member
5717 plays
8.
  Would You Like To "B" On TV?   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match these ten descriptions with the correct TV shows from around the world, all of which begin with the letter B?
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Jan 25 21
Easier
stedman editor
Jan 25 21
1086 plays
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What Show
  What Show?   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Your task is to work out the TV show from the photo clue and description. All shows were first shown or were available on American TV after 2000.
Easier, 10 Qns, suomy, Aug 18 23
Easier
suomy
Aug 18 23
1948 plays
10.
  Growing Up With Television Shows   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, I will ask you to identify the titles of television shows with the word or letters "up" somewhere in the title. For example, "group" would suffice as the letters "up" are embedded in the word.
Easier, 10 Qns, christopherm, Nov 26 12
Easier
christopherm gold member
4534 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What sitcom starred Mayim Bialik and Joey Lawrence?

From Quiz "Almost Forgotten TV Shows"




11.
  Can You Guess the TV Show?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is filled with nameless TV shows. Can you match the description with the name?
Average, 10 Qns, srosalyn123, Nov 17 14
Average
srosalyn123
11273 plays
12.
  What If...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What if the originating crisis in TV series pilots was resolved in the first episode rather that defining the series? See if you can ID these TV series by what could've happened, as reported by the news services.
Average, 10 Qns, TonyTheDad, Mar 12 15
Average
TonyTheDad gold member
15357 plays
13.
  Prime Time Crime   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of the police shows in this quiz were shown on American TV. How many do you remember?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, nmerr, Jul 06 12
Very Easy
nmerr gold member
4216 plays
14.
  TV Shows By Christmas Episode (Part 2)   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One of the joys of Christmas is relaxing in front of the TV and celebrating with your fictional friends.
Easier, 10 Qns, guitargoddess, Dec 07 14
Easier
guitargoddess gold member
2386 plays
15.
  Too Much TV    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I watch too much TV. Do you?
Average, 10 Qns, stacia, Dec 10 10
Average
stacia
15010 plays
16.
  Abandonment Issues   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It's a beautiful thing when a viewer forms a deep connection with a television show -- until that show gets canceled. Test your knowledge of ten US shows that left their fans with abandonment issues.
Average, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Jun 20 18
Average
CellarDoor gold member
Jun 20 18
3134 plays
17.
  Four Decades of Popular Television Shows   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz features four decades of popular television series loved by millions of viewers.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, milliesmall, Jul 18 16
Very Easy
milliesmall gold member
3884 plays
18.
  GG's "G" TV Quiz   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you identify these ten TV shows starting with the letter G? Shows are of varying genres. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, guitargoddess, Oct 07 14
Easier
guitargoddess gold member
2448 plays
19.
  Characters In Crime   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you three characters from a law enforcement drama and you pick which show they appear in. All choices are an answer to one of the questions.
Average, 10 Qns, Midget40, Sep 15 15
Average
Midget40 gold member
5201 plays
20.
  There's a First for Everything   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A TV series has to start with a pilot episode, and some pilots are more famous than others. Name these famous TV shows based on their very first episodes. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Apr 05 14
Average
kyleisalive editor
2356 plays
21.
  Which TV Show is That?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will describe a television show, and you will tell me what show it is.
Average, 10 Qns, tinamomnsox, Jun 22 17
Average
tinamomnsox
6987 plays
22.
  My Sweet Sixteen   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I've picked sixteen of my top twenty TV shows and decided to share my love with you. Spoilers may be included if you're behind on any of these series.
Easier, 15 Qns, Gamemaster1967, Jul 21 15
Easier
Gamemaster1967 gold member
1300 plays
23.
  TV Shows With A Connection    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These TV shows have a connection. Guess what it is in the last question.
Average, 10 Qns, TonyTheDad, Mar 22 14
Average
TonyTheDad gold member
14202 plays
24.
  The More, The Merrier   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One great thing about TV is relating to the characters. Some shows, however, toss everything they have into a stellar ensemble cast comprised of every possible figure under the sun. Can you name these shows with ensemble casts? Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Oct 07 14
Average
kyleisalive editor
2241 plays
25.
  Women of American Television   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Women have played a powerful role in American television. All of the questions in this quiz refer to some of the most memorable examples. You need to name the show.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, insanity22186, Aug 21 23
Very Easy
insanity22186
Aug 21 23
4459 plays
26.
  Name the Show with Five Words   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are television shows dating back to the 1970s, and your challenge is to identify them from the five word clues. The clues might be people, places, things, episodes, catchphrases or just general themes to the shows.
Average, 10 Qns, PDAZ, Apr 23 15
Average
PDAZ gold member
1467 plays
27.
  Can You Guess the TV Show? 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you guess the TV show from the clues I give you?
Average, 10 Qns, srosalyn123, Aug 21 23
Average
srosalyn123
Aug 21 23
8540 plays
28.
  Pick the Right TV Show    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about guessing the right TV show. Will you answer correctly?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, blake_aus_nsw, Jan 03 20
Very Easy
blake_aus_nsw gold member
Jan 03 20
1368 plays
29.
  One-Word TV Show Titles   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Simple concept, but can you remember these one-word TV show titles? Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Apr 26 17
Average
kyleisalive editor
2050 plays
30.
  Almost Forgotten TV Shows   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about some of the shows I used to watch as a kid in the 1980s and 1990s. How many of them do you remember?
Average, 10 Qns, zil_ennov, Aug 03 08
Average
zil_ennov
5677 plays
31.
  What's On the Box?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you some hints, and you have to identify, what show they relate to. I hope you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, SankMister, Jan 24 06
Average
SankMister
9651 plays
32.
  TV - Nine Beginnings, One Ending   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many TV programs were immediately recognizable by either a narration at the beginning of the show or the theme song lyric. Can you identify these classic shows? Good luck,
Average, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Jul 27 19
Average
MaceoMack
Jul 27 19
5099 plays
33.
  Practical Magic   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Magic and the supernatural have been a popular choice for television programmes. Can you match the characters to the show in which they appeared? The quiz covers both American and British television.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian, Sep 15 18
Easier
rossian editor
Sep 15 18
654 plays
34.
  Remember That Show?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
TV series come and go. This quiz is about some that have gone but are (hopefully) not forgotten. Can you remember them?
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK, Apr 21 15
Average
CmdrK gold member
2029 plays
35.
  The Absolute Worst Television Shows Of All Time    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We always celebrate television's best shows. Well, it's time to celebrate those television shows that never should have been broadcast, according to me.
Average, 10 Qns, Echelle822, Jul 10 16
Average
Echelle822
8121 plays
36.
  Choice Shows By Network   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you watch a particular network just for one or two favorite programs? I know I do. See if you can name my favorite shows, given their networks and a little hint or two.
Average, 10 Qns, celicadriver, Jan 23 13
Average
celicadriver
2369 plays
37.
  Under Moonlight & Mental Knots   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Four television shows as four possible answers, one of them has to be right. Go for it.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jul 27 22
Easier
pollucci19 gold member
Jul 27 22
1431 plays
38.
  The Sad Life of a Couch    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The rest of the world does not realize how rough the life of a couch really is. Besides having close, intimate relationships with people's bottoms, we are forced to watch some really awful television.
Easier, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Sep 02 14
Easier
dcpddc478
2356 plays
39.
  TV Show Taglines   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz involves ten of my favorite shows. I'll give you the show's tagline and you give me the name of the show. Enjoy and good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, URAbooger, Nov 27 07
Average
URAbooger
5848 plays
40.
  Oh, I Loved That Show!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll describe some favorite shows that are not readily available on TV anymore. Choose the name of the shows. Maybe this will bring back fond memories for you and you can start a list of your own.
Average, 10 Qns, suzi_greer, Jan 23 11
Average
suzi_greer
3436 plays
41.
  Top Ten TV   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These, in no particular order, are my top 10 favorite TV shows. All shows are American shows. Some will be by actors, some by plots, some by characters. You just name the show.
Easier, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Feb 07 21
Easier
Ilona_Ritter
Feb 07 21
1230 plays
42.
  Alphabetical Name the Show: K-R    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's continue our alphabetical journey through TV land. This quiz focuses on K-R.
Average, 10 Qns, timence, Nov 19 22
Average
timence gold member
Nov 19 22
1257 plays
43.
  TV - Seven Beginnings, Three Endings   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For the true Television "junkie" (like me), this is the third installment of this quiz. All you have to do is identify the TV series based in the narrative description in the question. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Sep 12 15
Average
MaceoMack
2780 plays
44.
  My Favourite American Shows Vol 4    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Welcome to volume 4 of my favourite television shows from America.
Easier, 15 Qns, wwe84, Nov 18 18
Easier
wwe84 gold member
Nov 18 18
1230 plays
45.
  Too Good to Say Goodbye   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All good things must come to an end, they say, and this rings true for some of the most beloved television shows. Can you guess what show I'm describing based on these descriptions of the finale? Spoilers ahead!
Average, 10 Qns, Daaanieeel, Feb 15 18
Average
Daaanieeel
Feb 15 18
859 plays
46.
  Alphabetical name the show: A-J   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Step through the alphabet of some great TV shows with me and see if you can name them all! This part covers A-J.
Average, 10 Qns, timence, Apr 13 15
Average
timence gold member
1320 plays
47.
  The Three Clue Television Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Television is everywhere, covers every place and every time. Can you, as TV detectives, find the right show from the three clues given? Have fun and good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, hpreed62, Oct 03 23
Easier
hpreed62
Oct 03 23
1020 plays
48.
  The Harder Three Clue Television Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are more clues - a little bit harder - about one of our favorite pastimes: TV! Have a go and have fun.
Easier, 10 Qns, hpreed62, Oct 14 20
Easier
hpreed62
Oct 14 20
808 plays
49.
  TV Shows    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is 'Name The Show' based on adult and children's programming.
Average, 10 Qns, number1genius, Feb 28 11
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4837 plays
50.
  What We Watched: 2020    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Whether it was a brand new series or something classic, the Devious Demons spent a lot of our self-quarantine watching TV programming. Can you tell what we were watching based on the clues provided?
Average, 10 Qns, pmarney, Mar 10 21
Average
pmarney gold member
Mar 10 21
375 plays
51.
  Guess What    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In order to get the right answer put all the clues together and you'll get the right show.
Average, 10 Qns, charmed326, Dec 15 20
Average
charmed326
Dec 15 20
5037 plays
52.
  Cop Geography: Where Are These TV Cop Shows Set?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about classic TV cop and detective shows? Do you remember what U.S. cities they were set in?
Average, 10 Qns, JimHadar, Nov 27 10
Average
JimHadar
1847 plays
53.
  Alphabetical Name the Show: S-Z    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's the last installment of this series, taking us all the way to Z.
Average, 10 Qns, timence, Apr 23 15
Average
timence gold member
921 plays
54.
  Name The TV Quiz Show (UK TV)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I am a big fan of quiz shows on TV (as well as Fun Trivia). It is interesting to see how they have developed over the years. These questions relate to the UK names of the shows, although some of them are aired in other countries under different names.
Average, 10 Qns, shuttlemania, Apr 28 15
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341 plays
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  Which TV Show Is It?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you three clues, and you tell me the name of the show.
Average, 10 Qns, fizzbee, Mar 04 23
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Mar 04 23
5286 plays
56.
  Who Ordered The Spinach?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If your first thought was "Popeye", this might be the quiz for you! I'll name the characters and the food they're most associated with, you name the TV show!
Average, 10 Qns, garymeadows, Nov 15 18
Average
garymeadows
Nov 15 18
448 plays
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  Help Me Name My Favorite TV Shows    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The following quiz has a variety of shows that I have watched at night. Some I watch in the morning.
Average, 10 Qns, frosty123, Jul 07 16
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Name the TV Show Trivia Questions

1. Which television show was about people just sitting around a bar in Boston?

From Quiz
Pick the Right TV Show

Answer: Cheers

"Cheers" was about people in a bar who all knew one another and they all had their own problems. For example, Sam obsessed over women, Norm drank a lot and was not too keen on his wife, Cliff was a know-it-all loudmouth, and Diane's fiance said he was going to get a wedding ring from his ex-wife but never came back, so she took a job at "Cheers." "Cheers" ran from 1982 to 1993. More characters left the show and got replaced by different actors, so I will not mention them. Some of the actors on this show were Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Woody Harrelson, and Rhea Perlman.

2. Boyle will eat all sorts of crazy and exotic foods, the grosser sounding the better. Jake seems to subside on fast food and candy. Terry loves yogurt! Which show is this?

From Quiz Who Ordered The Spinach?

Answer: Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Cop comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" ran for five seasons on FOX before being cancelled. It was quickly picked up again by NBC. It stars Andy Samberg as immature detective Jake Peralta.

3. On what show were plane crash survivors stranded on a mysterious island for six seasons?

From Quiz One-Word TV Show Titles

Answer: LOST

Admittedly, not all of them were stranded the entire time, but the cast of "LOST" spent a lot of time fending for themselves before supernatural occurrences started getting in the way in the six seasons of the show which aired on ABC to great ratings. At the start of this series, a plane crash stranded dozens of people traveling from Sydney to Los Angeles and by the end, they were embroiled in a battle of good vs. evil. Series creator J.J. Abrams later went on to film the modern "Star Trek" movies and create the TV show "Fringe".

4. Opening scene shows baby being set down in front of TV. Brian Benben as Martin Tupper. Lots of fantasizing. Which 1990s HBO series is this?

From Quiz The Harder Three Clue Television Quiz

Answer: Dream On

Martin Tupper tries to negotiate a confusing array of relationships with his ex-wife Judith, his buddy Eddie, his son Jeremy and his boss Gibby. Martin's thoughts and myriad fantasies are often expressed through his memories of the old TV shows he watched. Clips of those shows appear while he explains his thoughts. The show ran from 1990 to 1996.

5. Al Swearengen. Calamity Jane. Cy Tolliver.

From Quiz The Three Clue Television Quiz

Answer: Deadwood

"Deadwood" brought to life many of the actual people of that post-Civil War South Dakota town. Al Swearengen, aptly surnamed for his foul if florid speech, was an actual bar owner. While the other bar owner, Cy Tolliver, was not an actual person, Calamity Jane was. A hit with audiences and critics alike, "Deadwood" was mysteriously cancelled after only three seasons.

6. Leonard, Sheldon and Penny are some of the characters from which CBS comedy series?

From Quiz My Favourite American Shows Vol 4

Answer: The Big Bang Theory

"The Big Bang Theory" first aired in 2007 on CBS. "The Big Bang Theory" cast included Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Sara Gilbert, Melissa Rauch, Mayim Bialik, Kevin Sussman, Laura Spencer, Laurie Metcalf, Carol Ann Susi, John Ross Bowie and Wil Wheaton. Jim Parsons who played Sheldon Cooper won four Emmy awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

7. This tough quiz started each show with 15 contestants and through elimination ended with just one contestant trying to build a score good enough to come back to the "Grand Final". Hosted by William G. Stewart, can you name the quiz show?

From Quiz Name The TV Quiz Show (UK TV)

Answer: 15 to 1

Unlike many TV quiz shows, "15 To 1" had little chat and was really a stream of questions. In rounds 1 and 2, contestants began with three lives and answered questions in turn. Incorrect answers lost lives. In round 3, if a contestant gave a correct answer, they could nominate a competitor to answer the next question until only three contestants remained. In round 4, the three remaining contestants gained points for correct answers, but lost a life for an incorrect one until all lives were lost. The top fifteen scores in a series came back to play in the "Grand Final".

8. This American television show first aired in the early 1970s but took place in the 1950s. Which show comes to mind from these clues: "The Swamp, Choppers, Tuttle, Rosie's"?

From Quiz Name the Show with Five Words

Answer: M*A*S*H

"M*A*S*H" ran from 1972 to 1983, much longer than the Korean War that was the setting for the series. "The Swamp" was the nickname of the tent used by Hawkeye Pierce (Alan Alda) and his various tent mates over the years - Trapper John McIntyre (Wayne Rogers), B.J. Hunnicutt (Mike Farrell), Frank Burns (Larry Linville) and Charles Winchester III (David Ogden Stiers). "Choppers" were the endless helicopters that ferried in the wounded to the mobile surgical hospital. "Tuttle" was the name of an episode from the first season in which Hawkeye and Trapper invented a Captain Tuttle to get supplies for a local orphanage and had to eventually kill him off after a general wanted to award him a medal. "Rosie's" was the name of the bar the staff frequented and where Radar (Gary Burghoff) would get his Grape Nehis.

9. Which 1980s show saw a technologically-advanced car assist in fighting crime?

From Quiz Alphabetical Name the Show: K-R

Answer: Knight Rider

David Hasselhoff starred as Michael Knight, a man who nearly dies from a bullet to the head in the pilot episode. He is given a new face (through plastic surgery) and a new identity, but best of all, a very intelligent car to help him with his various quests. The show originally ran for 4 seasons from 1982-86.

10. She wasn't an American Miss Marple, and considering the cheesy accents some of her co-stars attempted, we knew she wasn't really in Maine either. But what was the name of the series about the widow who became a well-known author?

From Quiz Remember That Show?

Answer: Murder, She Wrote

There really is a Cabot Cove in Maine (it's an inlet in Kennebunkport) but the outdoor shots for "Murder, She Wrote' were filmed in Mendocino, California. Angela Lansbury played mystery author Jessica Fletcher who lived in the small Maine seacoast town and was adept at solving crimes that the authorities couldn't figure out or had wrongly accused someone of. The show lasted for twelve seasons.

11. What show would you find Sully, Colleen and Mr. Bray in?

From Quiz Top Ten TV

Answer: Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman

"Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman" ran from 1993-1998. It starred Jane Seymour as Dr. Michaela (Mike) Quinn, a female medical doctor who accepted a job offer in the Colorado territory At first, she was not accepted but as she helped people, more and more people were willing to accept her as a doctor. In the pilot episode, she became friends with Charlotte, a woman with three children whose husband had abandoned them. Charlotte was bit by a snake and Dr. Mike could not save her. Charlotte's dying wish was that Dr. Mike would take care of her children. So Dr. Mike inherited a family: Matthew (played by Chad Allen), Colleen(played by Erika Flores and then later by Jessica Bowman) and Brian (played by Shawn Toovey). She also throughout her time in Colorado became good friends with Byron Sully (played by Joe Lando). Eventually, they fell in love and got married and had a child of their own whom they named Katherine (Katie) (played by the Calabrese triplets).

12. Which legal comedy/drama had quirky characters with nicknames such as 'Fish' and 'Biscuit'?

From Quiz Alphabetical name the show: A-J

Answer: Ally McBeal

Created by David E Kelley, Calista Flockhart starred in the role of the title character. The show ran for five seasons, first airing in 1997. While Ally's character was certainly quite quirky (and had regular and amusing daydreams that played out in front of the camera), the characters around her were even quirkier.

13. Sheldon stresses about exchanging gifts with Penny and ends up getting her several gift baskets. What show's Christmas episode is this?

From Quiz TV Shows By Christmas Episode (Part 2)

Answer: The Big Bang Theory

This is first "Big Bang" Christmas episode, titled "The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis", from season two. Penny mentions that she has some Christmas gifts for Sheldon and Leonard, and this dismays Sheldon. He doesn't like the fact that he is now obligated to get something of equal value for Penny. When at the store looking at gift baskets of bath and body items, he decides to buy several and then decide which one to give Penny when he sees what she has gotten for him. What Penny has for Sheldon is a napkin signed by Leonard Nimoy, that Nimoy also wiped his mouth with. Sheldon is overjoyed, and gives Penny all the gift baskets and also a hug.

14. Eric and his friends steal a Christmas tree to save their money for the party they're having. Red, working for Bob, has to work on Christmas Eve and bonds with Kelso over a game of Pong. What show is this?

From Quiz TV Shows By Christmas Episode

Answer: That '70s Show

This is the first season Christmas episode of "That '70s Show", entitled "That '70s Christmas". Red allows Eric to have a Christmas party in the basement with his friends, and gives him $40 to buy a Christmas tree for the house. He says the kids can keep whatever money is leftover for their party. Naturally they decide to spend nothing on a tree, and chop one down on the side of the highway. Kitty loves the tree, but during the grown-ups Christmas party, the cops show up and say they have to take back the stolen tree. Red is working at Donna's father's store, and is made to work on Christmas Eve in case anyone is out shopping for last minute presents. Turns out, Kelso is - he has neglected to buy a gift for Jackie. Kelso ends up keeping Red company at work as they play Pong. Red ends up selling two items that night - hot rollers to Kelso, and the Pong game to himself.

15. BBC taped a tv show in London, England. Mr. Humphries and Miss. Brahms are my two favorite characters. What show is this?

From Quiz Help Me Name My Favorite TV Shows

Answer: Are You Being Served?

This show was made into a dvd movie and a book was written. PBS used to show episodes of this show. BBC America also shows episodes of this show. I haven't been able to get my hands on the massive dvd collection of this show.

16. This is a British situation comedy revolving around the desperate attempts of Hyacinth Bucket to not only keep up with the Joneses, but to surpass them on the social hierarchy. What is the name of this show?

From Quiz Growing Up With Television Shows

Answer: "Keeping Up Appearances"

"Keeping Up Appearances" is a British comedy which appeared on BBC1 during 1990 through 1995. Hyacinth pretentiously pronounces her last name to rhyme with "bouquet."

17. Steven Bochco and David Milch produced this long-running series. It followed the activities of a police unit in New York City. Does the name Andy Sipowicz ring any bells? Name this cop show.

From Quiz Prime Time Crime

Answer: NYPD Blue

"NYPD Blue" began its run in September 1993. The last show aired in March 2005. The show won numerous awards, including seven Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and countless nominations. The series definitely pushed the limits of nudity and violence for TV viewing and came under fire from various watchdog groups. Although the exterior shots were filmed in New York, most of the episodes were filmed in L.A.

18. Which television medical drama featuring surgeons began by following the personal lives and careers of a group of interns, including the primary love story of the title character and her boss known as McDreamy?

From Quiz GG's "G" TV Quiz

Answer: Grey's Anatomy

"Grey's Anatomy", created by Shonda Rhimes who is also known for the "Grey's" spinoff "Private Practice", premiered in March 2005 as a mid-season replacement. The short first season introduced a group of five surgical interns trying to learn their way in their competitive field. The title character, Dr. Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo, began a romantic relationship with an attending surgeon, Dr. Derek Shepherd a.k.a McDreamy, played by Patrick Dempsey, before she even knew he was her superior at the hospital. In the first few seasons, Meredith and Derek were very on-again, off-again, until they married themselves on a post-it note in season five and later made it legal in order to make the adoption process easier, to adopt their daughter Zola.

19. This show is universally hated by the couches of the world. What is the name of the show that features a giant purple dinosaur and causes children to jump up and down with joy whenever it comes on?

From Quiz The Sad Life of a Couch

Answer: Barney and Friends

"Barney and Friends", which debuted in 1992, is one of my least favorite television shows. Barney might be funny if you are a kid, but when you are an old couch, the bouncing of children can be very hard on your springs. Many an old couch has had to see a couchropractor after an episode of this show, just to have their springs realigned.

20. What was the name of the television series about four women of retirement age who shared a house in Miami, Fla?

From Quiz Women of American Television

Answer: The Golden Girls

Betty White was the only surviving member of this very talented ensemble after Rue McClanahan died in 2010. Bea Arthur and Estelle Getty made up the remaining members of this golden cast. Though the characters were all retirement age, they did hold jobs off and on.

21. Adding a new darker edge to police dramas, "The Shield" was set in which U.S. city?

From Quiz Cop Geography: Where Are These TV Cop Shows Set?

Answer: Los Angeles

Vic Mackey & his co-workers prowled the Rampart area of Los Angeles for seven seasons on the F/X Network. Many of their activites though made us wonder who were the real criminals!

22. This is a TV show from the sixties. Its stars included Frances Bavier and George Lindsey, among others. It was about a sheriff in a small town. Which show am I thinking of?

From Quiz Which TV Show is That?

Answer: The Andy Griffith Show

"The Andy Griffith Show" starred Andy Griffith as Sheriff Andy Taylor, Don Knotts as Deputy Barney Fife, Frances Bavier as Aunt Bea, George Lindsey as Goober, and Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle. Jim Nabors went on to start his own show titled "Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.", where he reprised his role when Gomer joined the Marines. There was a spinoff titled "Mayberry R.F.D.", where Ken Berry portrayed a widower.

23. Shown on ABC, this show is a cult drama starring Matthew Fox.

From Quiz Choice Shows By Network

Answer: "Lost"

When it first aired in 2004, 'Lost' caused a sensation, and quickly gained a cult following. I hope it's not too dismissive of me to sum the show up as "Gilligan's Island" meets "The Twilight Zone."

24. In which show would you find these three characters: Joe Fontana, Abbie Carmichael and Anita Van Buren?

From Quiz Characters In Crime

Answer: Law And Order

Joe Fontana is the senior detective in seasons 15 and 16. Abbie Carmichael was the ADA in seasons 9 - 11. Anita Van Buren is the police commanding officer from season 3 to 19. The show aired on 13 September 1990 with season 19 commencing in 2008. At the time of season 19 it was the longest running prime time drama on US television. The success of the show lead to additional programs - "Law And Order: SVU", "Law And Order: Criminal Intent" and "Law And Order: Trial by Jury". The show is set in New York City and usually has a two part format - the first half portrays the investigation of a crime and the second half shows the prosecution. At the beginning of every episode there is a voice-over with the following statement: "In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime, and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories."

25. This 1982-1983 television series starred Peter Barton and Louis Gossett Jr. What is the name of the show?

From Quiz Almost Forgotten TV Shows

Answer: The Powers Of Matthew Star

This television series was only around for one season. Matthew Star, played by Peter Barton, was a prince from the planet Quadris. He was living here on Earth, hiding as a typical high school teenager. He had hopes of returning to his home planet to re-claim the throne and free his people.

26. What show does a boy named Cody appear on?

From Quiz TV Shows

Answer: "Suite Life of Zack and Cody"

In real life he has a twin. The "Suite Life of Zack and Cody" first aired in 2005.

27. At the end of which series opening credits would you see the posted advisement, "The truth is out there"?

From Quiz TV - Seven Beginnings, Three Endings

Answer: The X-Files

One of the most popular series of the 1990's, "The X-Files", ran for nine seasons, from 1993 until 2002. The stories followed the activities of two FBI agents, Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), as they investigated strange and unexplained paranormal cases throughout the United States. The work of the agents was often hindered by strange circumstances caused by unexplained forces, or secret government officials, bent on discrediting their work. Mulder and Scully pursued investigations that could not be solved through standard investigative procedures. During the last two seasons, Agent Mulder was replaced by Agent John Doggett, played by Robert Patrick. The series ranked #2 on the "TV Guide" list of "25 Top Cult Series Ever", in May of 2005, and the shows familiar catchphrase, "The Truth Is Out There", was voted the #9 catch phrase on the "TV Guide" list of "Top 20 Catchphrases", in August of 2005. The series aired 202 episodes on the Fox Television Network, and was the subject of a feature motion picture in 1998.

28. Which classic television show opened with the narration, "Whenever the laws of any state are broken, a duly authorized organization swings into action"?

From Quiz TV - Nine Beginnings, One Ending

Answer: "Highway Patrol"

This early television crime drama aired for four seasons, from 1955 until 1959. Broderick Crawford starred as graveled-voiced, no-nonsense Dan Matthews, chief of the Highway Patrol. The official sounding narration for the show was performed by announcer/actor Art Gilmore. While mostly uncredited, much of the technical assistance for the series came from the California Highway Patrol, who also provided all of the patrol vehicles used on the show, and the uniforms worn by the actors during the first two years of the series. The official police insignias on the vehicles and the shoulder patches on the uniforms were altered, as not to specifically identify the California Highway Patrol. The radio call sign used by Dan Matthews (21-50) was the actual call sign used by then California Highway Patrol Commissioner, Bernard Caldwell. The patrol vehicles used in the series were 1955 Buick Century, two-door sedans. These vehicles were manufactures for use as police patrol vehicles, and were not available to sale to the general public.

29. Which show allows contestants to choose from silver cases to try and win a cash prize of $1,000,000?

From Quiz Can You Guess the TV Show? 2

Answer: Deal or No Deal

Howie Mandel hosts the hit NBC shows, "Deal or No Deal." Contestants picks from 26 cases, shown by 26 beautiful models, until they either take the banker's deal, or go all the way to see what's in their case. Deal means they take the banker's offer, and no deal means they keep going on.

30. This show is about Grant, Steve, Jason, Brian, Donna, and Tango searching the unknown for paranormal activity in buildings that are believed to be haunted.

From Quiz Can You Guess the TV Show?

Answer: Ghost Hunters

Grant and Jason are plumbers by day, but ghost hunters by night as they take their team off onto numerous trips to debunk or prove haunted theories. TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) have investigated many cases, from the Manson Murders to the Myrtle Plantation mysteries.

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