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Which of the characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer appears in 143 of all the 144 episodes of the series?
- AXander
- BWillow
- CBuffy
- DGiles
Answer: Xander - 2.
What was the name of the female villain in Shrek II?
- AWicked Witch of the West
- BFionas evil stepsister
- CFairy Godmother
- DGrisabella
Answer: Fairy Godmother - 3.
When the show The Office first aired, for how many years did Jim Halpert work for Dunder Mifflin?
- A7
- B3
- C5
- D1
Answer: 7 - 4.
Marlena attended college in what fine Midwestern city?
- AChicago
- BIndianapolis
- COmaha
- DDayton
Answer: Chicago - 5.
What was the name of the junior high school that Kevin and Paul attended on the great television show "The Wonder Years "?
- AMartin Van Buren Junior High School
- BWashington Junior High School
- CRobert F. Kennedy Junior High School.
- DLincoln Junior High School
Answer: Robert F. Kennedy Junior High School. - 6.
On November 22, 1963 which president did Walter Cronkite announce had died?
- ANixon
- BRoosevelt
- CKennedy
- DGrant
Answer: Kennedy - 7.
Who was Pluto's first owner?
- AMortimer Mouse
- BMinnie Mouse
- CDonald Duck
- DMickey Mouse
Answer: Minnie Mouse - 8.
Who voiced The Great Gazoo, a tiny green alien sent to Earth, on the animated show The Flintstones?
- AKelsey Grammer
- BDon Knotts
- CHarvey Korman
- DBurt Reynolds
Answer: Harvey Korman - 9.
Who played Joe Rossi, the investigative reporter on the TV show Lou Grant?
- ARobert Walden
- BMason Forbes
- CKevin OMalley
- DEmilio Delgado
Answer: Robert Walden - 10.
In the song Three Ring Government, a small boy in Civic class dreams of having a circus. What branch of government is in the third ring?
- APresident ringmaster
- BMilitary clowns
- CCongressional acrobats
- DSupreme Court lion-tamers
Answer: Supreme Court lion-tamers - 11.
In the Dragon Ball Z series, Saiyans lose their power if they happen to lose what part of their body?
- Ahair
- Barms
- Cnose
- Dtail
Answer: tail - 12.
This wild and crazy girl from The Surreal Life 2 starred on The Real World Las Vegas.
- ABrooke
- BJulie
- CTrishelle
- DJamie
Answer: Trishelle - 13.
Of what did prisoner John Coffey cure prison guard Paul Edgecombe in the novel The Green Mile?
- AProstate Cancer
- BArthritis
- CBrain Tumor
- DUrinary Infection
Answer: Urinary Infection - 14.
Which character on That 70s Show is based on the adolescence of show creator Mark Brazill?
- ASteven
- BFez
- CEric
- DMichael
Answer: Eric - 15.
When Eric comes back to get Ursulas purse in the Friends episode The One With The Halloween Party, what does Phoebe do?
- Atells him she has a crush on him
- Btells him Ursula has been lying to him
- Chides the purse to hurt Ursula
- Dtells him its been stolen
Answer: tells him Ursula has been lying to him - 16.
In an episode of the Frasier show titled "Fool Me Once, Shame on You, Fool Me Twice...," during a particularly grumpy day, Frasier threatens Eddie by saying what?
- AYour kibbles will soon be bits!
- BYou didn't know this, Eddie, but I hid Hoffa, I can hide you!
- CI'm a humane man, but right now I'd kick a kitten through an electric fan!
- DYou may bark now, but sleeping dogs tell no tales!
Answer: I'm a humane man, but right now I'd kick a kitten through an electric fan! - 17.
Known as The Great One, this television legend also played Minnesota Fats in The Hustler and Sheriff Buford T. Justice in the Smokey and the Bandit movies. His grandson is actor Jason Patric.
- AJackie Gleason
- BOrson Welles
- CJack Benny
- DMilton Berle
Answer: Jackie Gleason - 18.
What is the name of Chandlers annoying on-again off-again girlfriend on Friends?
- AGinger
- BKathy
- CMonica
- DJanice
Answer: Janice - 19.
Who is Timmys evil babysitter in the animated series The Fairly OddParents?
- ATuti
- BWendy
- CCindy
- DVicky
Answer: Vicky - 20.
In this episode of Family Guy, when burglars break in, the Griffins become hopelessly trapped in their own panic room, prompting Peter to tell the incredible epic story of his family.
- AUntitled Griffin Family History
- BPetergeist
- CDeep Throats
- DPeterotica
Answer: Untitled Griffin Family History - 21.
On the show Gilmore Girls, at Luke's Diner, Reverend Skinner makes reference to which character from Harper Lee's book To Kill a Mockingbird?
- ADill Harris
- BBoo Radley
- CCalpurnia
- DScout Finch
Answer: Boo Radley - 22.
What brand is the red car of fictional character Tony Soprano?
- ADodge Dakota
- BLexus 460
- CToyota HIghlander
- DChevrolet Suburban
Answer: Chevrolet Suburban - 23.
In the context of television series, Lost, what is the next number in the following sequence: 4, 8, 15, 16, 23?
- A42
- B52
- C32
- D62
Answer: 42 - 24.
Who was the thief who raided Erics Candyland stash in the second season of That 70s Show?
- AHyde
- BKitty
- CLaurie
- DRed
Answer: Red - 25.
What was the theme song for the Blossom TV show?
- AHeres a Story
- BThank You for Being a Friend
- CMy Opinionation
- DWherever You Look
Answer: My Opinionation - 26.
Name the Special Ranger in Power Rangers: Time Force.
- AWhite
- BSamurai
- CQuantum
- DTitanium
Answer: Quantum - 27.
Which company has exclusive rights to air episodes of the "The Grand Tour"?
- AAmazon
- BCCTV
- CBBC
- DNetflix
Answer: Amazon - 28.
Which statement regarding the series Lou Grant is untrue?
- AMany journalism classes were shortened or cancelled so the students and teachers could watch the show.
- BThe shows star was very outspoken about the USAs part in the politics in El Salvador.
- CThe ratings were the reason for the shows cancellation in 1984.
- DThe star of the show blamed President Reagan for the shows cancellation.
Answer: The ratings were the reason for the shows cancellation in 1984. - 29.
This 80s show was about a probationary angel named Jonathan. His unusual mission on earth was to bring love and understanding into the lives of people who were in trouble.
- AWings
- BHelp The People
- CAmen
- DHighway to Heaven
Answer: Highway to Heaven - 30.
What type of car does Pam drive on the TV show The Office?
- AFord Focus
- BAn eight year-old Volvo
- CVW Beetle
- DToyota Yaris hatchback
Answer: Toyota Yaris hatchback - 31.
Robert Urich, who played Jake Spoon in Lonesome Dove, guest starred in this 1970s sitcom in which his character was shot, stabbed, suffocated and bludgeoned to death.
- AMary Hartman, Mary Hartman
- BSoap
- CDark Shadows
- DVegas
Answer: Soap - 32.
Who was the only actor to play the same character in the movie M*A*S*H and on the TV show M*A*S*H?
- AJamie Farr
- BGary Burghoff
- CAlan Alda
- DLoretta Swit
Answer: Gary Burghoff - 33.
Where does SpongeBob SquarePants live in the self-titled series?
- AIn a coconut
- BIn a pineapple
- CIn a watermelon
- DIn an apple
Answer: In a pineapple - 34.
How many Emmys did Peter Boyle win for his work on Everyone Loves Raymond?
- A0
- B3
- C2
- D4
Answer: 0 - 35.
Which doctor was Chief of Surgery on the show St. Elsewhere?
- ADr. Westphal
- BDr. Craig
- CDr. Auslander
- DDr. Daniels
Answer: Dr. Craig - 36.
Which of these popular TV series didn't run for six seasons?
- ASoap
- BThe Real McCoys
- CThe Rockford Files
- DRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Answer: Soap - 37.
What was the alma mater of President Bartlet according to the series The West Wing?
- AHarvard
- BNotre Dame
- CDartmouth
- DYale
Answer: Notre Dame - 38.
In the Friends episode The One with the Ick Factor, Monicas boyfriend reveals that hes a high school senior, not a college senior. What was his name?
- AJason
- BEdgar
- CEduard
- DEthan
Answer: Ethan - 39.
What was the name of Mr. Kotter's wife on the show Welcome Back, Kotter?
- AJerri
- BJudy
- CJenny
- DJulie
Answer: Julie - 40.
Grant Gustin plays which superhero on the CW show of the same name?
- ADaredevil
- BBlack Canary
- CThe Arrow
- DThe Flash
Answer: The Flash - 41.
What is the full name of TV character Dwight Schrute?
- ADwight Salem Schrute III
- BEdward Dwight Schrute
- CDwight Kurt Schrute III
- DDwight David Eisenhower Schrute II
Answer: Dwight Kurt Schrute III - 42.
What was Blossom's last name on the 1990s TV show Blossom?
- ARunno
- BMocelli
- CMono
- DRusso
Answer: Russo - 43.
Which trick has not been played on Frank Burns in the TV series M*A*S*H?
- ARemoved latrine walls while he was using it
- BEgg in the helmet
- CToilet plunger in place of gun
- DSnake in the bed
Answer: Snake in the bed - 44.
The sightseeing tour, during which the Gilligans Island characters shipwrecked, was planned to last for how long?
- A3 years
- B3 hours
- C3 days
- D3 months
Answer: 3 hours - 45.
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman starred Jane Seymour as Dr. Quinn. The people from Colorado, Springs called Dr. Quinn by what other name?
- ADr. T
- BDr. Mick
- CDr. Q
- DDr. Mike
Answer: Dr. Mike - 46.
What famous actor portrayed Mearth, Mork's son, on the sci-fi-based sitcom Mork and Mindy?
- ATom Cruise
- BJonathan Winters
- CKurt Russell
- DBob Denver
Answer: Jonathan Winters - 47.
What year did the show Eight is Enough first hit the airwaves?
- A1980
- B1977
- C1983
- D1981
Answer: 1977 - 48.
Which character on The Dick Van Dyke Show was Sallys perennial boyfriend?
- ALeo Fassbinder
- BHerman Glimsher
- CBert Monker
- DHarrison B. Harding
Answer: Herman Glimsher - 49.
Which of the characters on Arrested Development was arrested and incarcerated for defrauding investors in the shows first season?
- AGeorge Michael Bluth
- BLindsay Bluth
- CMichael Bluth
- DGeorge Bluth, Sr.
Answer: George Bluth, Sr. - 50.
Which cast member sings lead vocals on the theme song in season five of HBOs The Wire?
- ASteve Earle
- BJermaine Crawford
- CMethod Man
- DMaestro Harrell
Answer: Steve Earle
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