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50 TV Shows Quiz: Recall the Classics

Can you identify and name 50 classic TV shows just by seeing their iconic covers?

50 TV Shows Quiz: Recall the Classics
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Your remote freezes on a still: a puffy shirt mid-flap, a yellow cartoon family on a couch, a throne forged from swords that glints like trouble.

Fifty postcards like this tumble past; for each, four show titles lurk below. No timeouts—one click and you’re flung from laugh-track comfort to prestige heartbreak.

Conquer the carousel and you’ll be the streaming-service whisperer, ending every “what now?” dispute before the popcorn cools.

1/50

1. What TV show is this?

[A] Seinfeld | The show about nothing that somehow taught us everything about awkward social etiquette and puffy shirts.

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2. What TV show is this?

[A] I Love Lucy | The hilarious antics of a zany redhead, proving that even in black and white, comedy reigns supreme.

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3. What TV show is this?

[C] The Honeymooners | Before reality TV, these blue-collar Brooklynites set the standard for domestic squabbles and classic catchphrases.

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4. What TV show is this?

[B] All in the Family | Archie Bunker's bigotry and Bunkers' banter made us laugh, cringe, and think, all at once.

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5. What TV show is this?

[D] The Sopranos | They made being a mob boss surprisingly relatable, if you overlook the concrete shoes.

6/50

6. What TV show is this?

[B] 60 Minutes | The OG investigative journalism show, still delivering hard-hitting news with that ticking clock sound.

7/50

7. What TV show is this?

[B] Late Show with David Letterman | The king of clever sarcasm and Top Ten Lists, a late-night legend.

8/50

8. What TV show is this?

[D] The Simpsons | Springfield's first family, yellow and eternal, proving cartoons can be cultural institutions.

9/50

9. What TV show is this?

[C] The Andy Griffith Show | Wholesome Mayberry charm, where simple living and strong morals always won the day.

10/50

10. What TV show is this?

[D] Saturday Night Live | Live from New York, it's... decades of sketch comedy, political satire, and breakout stars.

11/50

11. What TV show is this?

[A] The Mary Tyler Moore Show | She made it after all! A groundbreaking show about a single woman rocking her career and friendships.

12/50

12. What TV show is this?

[B] The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | The ultimate late-night host, whose monologue and interviews were bedtime rituals for millions.

13/50

13. What TV show is this?

[A] The Dick Van Dyke Show | Suburban bliss mixed with slapstick humor, showing us the funny side of being a TV writer.

14/50

14. What TV show is this?

[C] Hill Street Blues | Gritty, realistic police drama that made every shift feel intense and every character feel real.

15/50

15. What TV show is this?

[B] Toast of the Town | The variety show that introduced America to Elvis, The Beatles, and pretty much everyone else.

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16. What TV show is this?

[D] The Carol Burnett Show | Pure sketch comedy gold, with a brilliant ensemble cast and legendary physical humor.

17/50

17. What TV show is this?

[B] Today | Waking up with America, delivering morning news, interviews, and the occasional cooking segment for decades.

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18. What TV show is this?

[A] Cheers | Where everybody knows your name, and sometimes, that's exactly what you need.

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19. What TV show is this?

[C] Thirtysomething | The existential crisis of a generation, navigating love, career, and adulting in the '80s.

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20. What TV show is this?

[C] St. Elsewhere | A groundbreaking medical drama set in a run-down hospital, famous for its ambitious storytelling and *that* ending.

21/50

21. What TV show is this?

[A] Friends | Six pals in a coffee shop, navigating life, love, and laundry in NYC – a comfort watch for millions.

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22. What TV show is this?

[B] ER | The fast-paced, heart-pounding medical drama that made us all want to be doctors (or least watch them).

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23. What TV show is this?

[D] ABC News Nightline | The serious news talk show that delved deep into the day's biggest stories with gravitas.

24/50

24. What TV show is this?

[B] Law & Order | "Dun-dun!" Two distinct halves, one iconic sound, countless ripped-from-the-headlines cases.

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25. What TV show is this?

[B] M*A*S*H | A brilliant blend of comedy and drama, finding humor and humanity amidst the horrors of war.

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26. What TV show is this?

[C] The Twilight Zone | Don't adjust your set; Rod Serling's eerie tales always had a surprising twist and a moral lesson.

27/50

27. What TV show is this?

[A] Sesame Street | Teaching generations their ABCs and 123s with catchy songs, friendly monsters, and pure joy.

28/50

28. What TV show is this?

[D] The Cosby Show | A groundbreaking sitcom about a loving, successful Black family that dominated the '80s.

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29. What TV show is this?

[D] The Phil Donahue Show | The trailblazing talk show host who brought controversial topics and audience participation to daytime TV.

30/50

30. What TV show is this?

[B] Your Show of Shows | A live sketch comedy powerhouse from the golden age of TV, featuring legendary talent.

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31. What TV show is this?

[C] The Defenders | A serious legal drama that tackled complex ethical and social issues of its time.

32/50

32. What TV show is this?

[C] An American Family | The pioneering reality show that documented the lives of the Loud family, breaking ground in unscripted TV.

33/50

33. What TV show is this?

[B] Playhouse 90 | Live anthology dramas that brought serious, high-quality theater to television.

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34. What TV show is this?

[D] Frasier | The ultimate high-brow spin-off, where a snooty psychiatrist and his eccentric family charmed audiences.

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35. What TV show is this?

[C] Roseanne | A raw, honest, and hilarious look at a working-class family, breaking sitcom norms with real-life grit.

36/50

36. What TV show is this?

[D] The Fugitive | A thrilling chase drama where Dr. Richard Kimble was always on the run, trying to clear his name.

37/50

37. What TV show is this?

[A] The X-Files | The truth is out there, and Mulder and Scully were always chasing it, making us believe.

38/50

38. What TV show is this?

[B] The Larry Sanders Show | A brilliant, meta-comedy that peeked behind the curtain of a late-night talk show, showing the hilarious dysfunction.

39/50

39. What TV show is this?

[C] The Rockford Files | Jim Rockford: cool, laid-back private eye who often found himself in sticky situations, always with a smile.

40/50

40. What TV show is this?

[A] Gunsmoke | The long-running Western that brought law and order (and plenty of shootouts) to the wild west.

41/50

41. What TV show is this?

[C] Buffy the Vampire Slayer | A seemingly ordinary high school girl who balanced homework with saving the world from demons.

42/50

42. What TV show is this?

[B] Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | A fast-paced, psychedelic sketch comedy show filled with rapid-fire gags and catchphrases.

43/50

43. What TV show is this?

[B] Bonanza | Four strong Cartwright men and their sprawling Ponderosa ranch, a classic Western family drama.

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44. What TV show is this?

[D] The Bob Newhart Show | A psychologist's calm demeanor amidst a parade of quirky patients and friends made for understated hilarity.

45/50

45. What TV show is this?

[D] Twin Peaks | A quirky, surreal mystery that captivated viewers with its "Who killed Laura Palmer?" saga and eerie small-town vibes.

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46. What TV show is this?

[B] Star Trek: The Next Generation | Boldly going where no one had gone before, with a new crew, a new Enterprise, and endless philosophical dilemmas.

47/50

47. What TV show is this?

[A] Rocky and His Friends | The lovable moose and squirrel duo, delivering witty puns and Cold War-era satire to kids (and adults).

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48. What TV show is this?

[A] Taxi | A motley crew of New York City cab drivers navigating their wild dreams and mundane realities.

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49. What TV show is this?

[B] The Oprah Winfrey Show | She built a media empire, empowering millions and turning every interview into a must-see event.

50/50

50. What TV show is this?

[C] Bewitched | A charming witch trying to live a normal suburban life, often thwarted by her magical family and nose-twitching spells.

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