Ultimate TV Shows Quiz: 110 Questions and Answers about TV Series

Do you love TV series and are looking for the ultimate TV shows quiz? You’ve come to the perfect place!

From sitcoms to British TV shows, you will discover over 100 questions about TV shows.

We will start with some multiple choice questions to warm up and will then move onto TV series trivia questions. Each round is themed so we get everything covered.

So, are you ready to test your knowledge and see how much of a TV fan you are? Let’s get started!

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Questions about TV Shows

In the first section you will find the questions only. Each question is worth one point unless indicated otherwise. There are some bonus points to grab!

To find out the answers, keep scrolling down.

Round 1: TV Series General Knowledge Multiple Choice Quiz Questions

When were the Simpsons first released?
1. 1979
2. 1984
3. 1989
4. 1994
When was the first season of Mad Men released?
1. 2007
2. 2009
3. 2011
4. 2013
How many seasons of Shameless UK are there?
1. 4
2. 7
3. 11
4. 14
In Charmed, which sister is the eldest?
1. Prue
2. Piper
3. Paige
4. Phoebe
Who portrays Jen Lindley in Dawson’s Creek?
1. Katie Holmes
2. Bianca Lawson
3. Audrey Dollar
4. Michelle Williams
What is Dr Quinn’s first name?
1. Michaela
2. Jane
3. Audrey
4. Geraldine
What is the name of Sabrina’s cat in Sabrina the Teenage Witch?
1. Salem
2. Hilda
3. Zelda
4. Harvey
Game of Thrones is an adaptation of the novels of which author?
1. George R. R. Martin
2. J. R. R. Tolkien
3. J. K. Rowling
4. C. S. Lewis
Which actor can you see on both Gilmore Girls and The Good Wife?
1. Matt Czuchry
2. Josh Charles
3. Scott Patterson
4. Edward Herrmann
Which character is Viola Davis portraying in “How to get away with murder”?
1. Michaela Pratt
2. Annalise Keating
3. Bonnie Winterbottom
4. Laurel Castillo

Round 2: Sitcom Quiz Questions

In Modern Family, what is the name of Gloria’s son?
In Workin’ Moms, what is Anne’s job?
Who portrays Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek?
What is the name of the spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory?
Who is Gabi’s boss in Young and Hungry?
What is the name of Andy Samberg’s character in Brooklyn 99?
In which city is Kim’s Convenience set?
What is the name of the teenager on the autism spectrum in Atypical?
Which actress played in both Veronica Mars and The Good Place?
What is the name of Jessica’s sister in New Girl?
What are the names of the two girls in Two Broke Girls?
What is the name of the theory that got Amy and Sheldon to win the Nobel Prize in Big Bang Theory?

Round 3: 80s TV Shows Quiz Questions

Which American show tells the story of the Ewing family?
Which actor portrayed Columbo?
In which series can you see the Detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs?
Which actor portrayed Detective Steve McGarrett in Hawaii Five-0?
What is the name of the square where the residents live in EastEnders?
On which network was Miss Marple aired?
What famous top agent did Richard Dean Anderson portray in the 80s?
In which 80s show can you see Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Deborah Pratt and Dennis Wolfberg?

Round 4: 90s TV Shows Quiz Questions

What is the name of Ross’ pet monkey in Friends?
How many seasons of Seinfield are there?
Who portrayed Carrie Bradshaw?
Who portrayed Michelle Tanner in Full House?
Which sitcom did Will Smith play in for 6 years?
What is the nanny’s name in “The Nanny”?
What is Grace’s surname in “Grace under Fire”?
What is Caroline Duffy’s job in “Caroline in the city”?
Which actress portrayed Ally McBeal?
What was David Boreanaz’s name in Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

Round 5: 00s TV Shows Quiz Questions

Who is Rory’s first boyfriend in Gilmore Girls?
In which series can you see Tony, an Italian-American mafia head based in New Jersey?
What is the name of the fictional town in “Sons of Anarchy”?
Which actor portrayed Walter White in Breaking Bad?
What is Robin’s surname in “How I met your mother”?
Which town do Paris and Nicole move to in “The Simple Life”?
What is the name of Brooke’s clothing company in “One Tree Hill”?
On which network was “Lost” originally aired?
What is the name of the street where the “Desperate Housewives” live?
What is Dr Shepherd’s nickname in “Grey’s Anatomy”?
In which country was Hugh Laury (aka Dr House) born?

Round 6: Recent TV Shows Quiz Questions

Which American show is an adaptation of Paul Abbott’s British series of the same name?
Which actress was the voiceover in Gossip Girl?
In Desperate Housewives, who was Bree Van De Kamp’s second husband?
In which fictional town is Vampire Diaries set?
Which American dystopian tragedy television series is based on the 1985 novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood?
What is the name of the main character in “Queen of the South”, portrayed by Alice Braga?
Who portrays Mary Queen of Scots in “Reign”?
In which city can you find the HBO studios for “Game of Thrones”?
What is Phil’s, from “Somebody feed Phil”, full name?
What are the names of the 3 women in “Big Little Lies”?
Which American post-apocalyptic science fiction drama television series was developed by Jason Rothenberg?

Round 7: British TV Shows Quiz Questions

Who plays Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock?
In which UK city is Fleabag set?
In which season does Princess Diana make her first appearance in the Crown?
In which British series can you see Martin Compston as Steve Arnott?
Which fantasy series is based on the novels of the same name by Philip Pullman?
In which UK city is Fresh Meat set?
What is the name of the doll, Jack and Michael bring back in Jack Whitehall Travels with my Father?
Which British series follow the lives of a group of teenagers in Bristol?
How many seasons of the Office UK are there?
Which British show is the world’s longest-running soap opera?
Which actress played in both Grey’s Anatomy and Killing Eve?
What are the names of the two husbands of Claire in Outlander (1 point each)?

Round 8: Australian TV Shows Quiz Questions

Who plays Sara in “A Place to Call Home”?
Stateless is based on the true story of an Australian-German citizen. What’s her name?
What are the first names of the 3 main siblings in Offspring?
In which Australian city do the “Yummy Mummies” live?
What is the name of the French chef in My Kitchen Rules?
Which Australian TV show is set in prison and was released the same year that Orange is the new black?
What is Cleaver Greene’s job in Rake?
Which Australia soap opera is often abbreviated as H&A?
In which Australian city is “Secret City” set?
On which network did “Instant Hotel” air?

Round 9: International TV Shows Quiz Questions

In which Spanish city is Money Heist set?
What is the name of Lucas Bravo’s character in Emily in Paris?
What is the English name of the French TV show “Dix Pour Cent”?
Where do the 4 women work in Cable Girls?
In which French city is “The Hook up Plan” set?
In which country is “Moone Boy” set?
Who plays Assane Diop in Lupin?
In which Mexican series can you see Alex, who was framed for killing his sister?
Which Spanish TV Show is set in a fashion house in Madrid?
In which Italian city is “Baby” set?
In High Seas, where was the ship travelling to?

Round 10: Netflix TV Shows Quiz Questions

Which travel documentary with Zac Efron was released on Netflix in 2020?
Which Gossip Girl actor plays the main character in the Netflix show “You”?
How many seasons of “13 reasons why” are there?
Who created “Stranger Things”?
Which actress portrayed Claire Underwood in “House of Cards”?
In which country is Bridgerton set?
In which Netflix series can you see the manipulative effects of cutting edge technology?
Which British actress can you see as Dr Jean Milburn in “Sex Education” and Margaret Thatcher in “The Crown”?
In “The Umbrella Academy”, how many women give birth simultaneously?
Which Harry Potter actor can you also see in “The Queen’s Gambit”?

Round 11: British TV Quiz Questions

What is the British version of “Dancing with the stars”?
Who presents “9 out of 10 cats”?
In which British comedy panel show can you see Lee Mack and David Mitchell making up things?
Who presents “Task Master”?
Which year was the first episode of “Have I Got News for You” released?

Questions and Answers about TV Shows

You made it through the 11 rounds of questions. Now is time to discover the answers and see how many points you scored!

Round 1: TV Series General Knowledge Multiple Choice Quiz Answers

When were the Simpsons first released? 1984
When was the first season of Mad Men released? 2007
How many seasons of Shameless UK are there? 11
In Charmed, which sister is the eldest? Prue
Who portrays Jen Lindley in Dawson’s Creek? Michelle Williams
What is Dr Quinn’s first name? Michaela
What is the name of Sabrina’s cat in Sabrina the Teenage Witch? Salem
Game of Thrones is an adaptation of the novels of which author? George R. R. Martin
Which actor can you see on both Gilmore Girls and The Good Wife? Matt Czuchry
Which character is Viola Davis portraying in “How to get away with murder”? Annalise Keating

Round 2: Sitcom Quiz Answers

In Modern Family, what is the name of Gloria’s son? Manny Delgado
In Workin’ Moms, what is Anne’s job? Psychiatrist
Who portrays Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek? Catherine O’Hara
What is the name of the spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory? Young Sheldon
Who is Gabi’s boss in Young and Hungry? Josh Kaminski
What is the name of Andy Samberg’s character in Brooklyn 99? Jake Peralta
In which city is Kim’s Convenience set? Toronto, Canada
What is the name of the teenager on the autism spectrum in Atypical? Sam
Which actress played in both Veronica Mars and The Good Place? Kristen Bell
What is the name of Jessica’s sister in New Girl? Abby Day
What are the names of the two girls in Two Broke Girls? Max and Caroline
What is the name of the theory that got Amy and Sheldon to win the Nobel Prize in Big Bang Theory? Super asymmetry

Round 3: 80s TV Shows Quiz Answers

Which American show tells the story of the Ewing family? Dallas
Which actor portrayed Columbo? Peter Falk
In which series can you see the Detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs? Miami Vice
Which actor portrayed Detective Steve McGarrett in Hawaii Five-0? Jack Lord
What is the name of the square where the residents live in EastEnders? Albert Square
On which network was Miss Marple aired? BBC One
What famous top agent did Richard Dean Anderson portray in the 80s? MacGyver
In which 80s show can you see Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Deborah Pratt and Dennis Wolfberg? Quantum Leap

Round 4: 90s TV Shows Quiz Answers

What is the name of Ross’ pet monkey in Friends? Marcel
How many seasons of Seinfield are there? 9
Who portrayed Carrie Bradshaw? Sarah Jessica Parker
Who portrayed Michelle Tanner in Full House? Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
Which sitcom did Will Smith play in for 6 years? The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
What is the nanny’s name in “The Nanny”? Fran Fine
What is Grace’s surname in “Grace under Fire”? Kelly
What is Caroline Duffy’s job in “Caroline in the city”? Cartoonist
Which actress portrayed Ally McBeal? Calista Flockhart
What was David Boreanaz’s name in Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Angel

Round 5: 00s TV Shows Quiz Answers

Who is Rory’s first boyfriend in Gilmore Girls? Dean Forester
In which series can you see Tony, an Italian-American mafia head based in New Jersey? The Sopranos
What is the name of the fictional town in “Sons of Anarchy”? Charming, California
Which actor portrayed Walter White in Breaking Bad? Bryan Cranston
What is Robin’s surname in “How I met your mother”? Scherbatsky
Which town do Paris and Nicole move to in “The Simple Life”? Altus, Arkansas
What is the name of Brooke’s clothing company in “One Tree Hill”? Clothes over bros
On which network was “Lost” originally aired? ABC
What is the name of the street where the “Desperate Housewives” live? Wisteria Lane
What is Dr Shepherd’s nickname in “Grey’s Anatomy”? McDreamy
In which country was Hugh Laury (aka Dr House) born? England, UK

Round 6: Recent TV Shows Quiz Answers

Which American show is an adaptation of Paul Abbott’s British series of the same name? Shameless
Which actress was the voiceover in Gossip Girl? Kristen Bell
In Desperate Housewives, who was Bree Van De Kamp’s second husband? Orson Hodge
In which fictional town is Vampire Diaries set? Mystic Falls
Which American dystopian tragedy television series is based on the 1985 novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood? The Handmaid’s tale
What is the name of the main character in “Queen of the South”, portrayed by Alice Braga? Teresa Mendoza
Who portrays Mary Queen of Scots in “Reign”? Adelaide Kane
In which city can you find the HBO studios for “Game of Thrones”? Belfast, Northern Ireland
What is Phil’s, from “Somebody feed Phil”, full name? Philip Rosenthal
What are the names of the 3 women in “Big Little Lies”? Madeline, Celeste and Jane
Which American post-apocalyptic science fiction drama television series was developed by Jason Rothenberg? The 100

Round 7: British TV Shows Quiz Answers

Who plays Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock? Benedict Cumberbatch
In which UK city is Fleabag set? London
In which season does Princess Diana make her first appearance in the Crown? Season 4
In which British series can you see Martin Compston as Steve Arnott? Line of Duty
Which fantasy series is based on the novels of the same name by Philip Pullman? His Dark Materials
In which UK city is Fresh Meat set? Manchester
What is the name of the doll, Jack and Michael bring back in Jack Whitehall Travels with my Father? Winston
Which British series follow the lives of a group of teenagers in Bristol? Skins
How many seasons of the Office UK are there? Two.
Which British show is the world’s longest-running soap opera? Coronation Street.
Which actress played in both Grey’s Anatomy and Killing Eve? Sandra Oh
What are the names of the two husbands of Claire in Outlander (1 point each)? Jamie Fraser and Frank Randall

Round 8: Australian TV Shows Quiz Answers

Who plays Sara in “A Place to Call Home”? Marta Dusseldorp
Stateless is based on the true story of an Australian-German citizen. What’s her name? Cornelia Rau
What are the first names of the 3 main siblings in Offspring? Nina, Billie and Jimmy
In which Australian city do the “Yummy Mummies” live? Melbourne
What is the name of the French chef in My Kitchen Rules? Manu Feildel
Which Australian TV show is set in prison and was released the same year that Orange is the new black? Wentworth Prison
What is Cleaver Greene’s job in Rake? Defence Lawyer
Which Australia soap opera is often abbreviated as H&A? Home and Away
In which Australian city is “Secret City” set? Canberra
On which network did “Instant Hotel” air? Seven Network

Round 9: International TV Shows Quiz Answers

In which Spanish city is Money Heist set? Madrid
What is the name of Lucas Bravo’s character in Emily in Paris? Gabriel
What is the English name of the French TV show “Dix Pour Cent”? Call my Agent
Where do the 4 women work in Cable Girls? Spanish National Telephone Company
In which French city is “The Hook up Plan” set? Paris
In which country is “Moone Boy” set? Republic of Ireland
Who plays Assane Diop in Lupin? Omar Sy
In which Mexican series can you see Alex, who was framed for killing his sister? Who Killed Sara? (¿Quién mató a Sara?)
Which Spanish TV Show is set in a fashion house in Madrid? Velvet
In which Italian city is “Baby” set? Rome
In High Seas, where was the ship travelling to? Rio de Janeiro

Round 10: Netflix TV Shows Quiz Answers

Which travel documentary with Zac Efron was released on Netflix in 2020? Down to Earth with Zac Efron
Which Gossip Girl actor plays the main character in the Netflix show “You”? Penn Badgley
How many seasons of “13 reasons why” are there? 4
Who created “Stranger Things”? Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer
Which actress portrayed Claire Underwood in “House of Cards”? Robin Wright
In which country is Bridgerton set? England
In which Netflix series can you see the manipulative effects of cutting edge technology? Black Mirror
Which British actress can you see as Dr Jean Milburn in “Sex Education” and Margaret Thatcher in “The Crown”? Gillian Anderson
In “The Umbrella Academy”, how many women give birth simultaneously? 43
Which Harry Potter actor can you also see in “The Queen’s Gambit”? Harry Melling

Round 11: British TV Quiz Answers

What is the British version of “Dancing with the stars”? Strictly come dancing
Who presents “9 out of 10 cats”? Jimmy Carr
In which British comedy panel show can you see Lee Mack and David Mitchell making up things? Would I lie to you?
Who presents “Task Master”? Greg Davies and Alex Horne
Which year was the first episode of “Have I Got News for You” released? 1990

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