Can You Tell If These Characters Were On FRIENDS Or How I Met Your Mother?

TV had provided us with some pretty great shows. From The Office, to Parks and Rec, to 30 Rock, comedy is easily one of the best genres. It's fun, it's light, and it makes a long day better.

And when it comes to comedy shows, there are few comedy shows more beloved than How I Met Your Mother and FRIENDS. If you're a fan of FRIENDS or How I Met Your Mother, then you know they have a lot of similarities. They both take place in New York. A few of the leads are roommates. The friends meet together on a regular basis, either in a coffee shop or bar. Even some of the details ring with similarity, from a new girl in season one episode one, to one of the leads being a nerd, to a player who loves to date lots of women.

Since FRIENDS and How I Met Your Mother are both so great, but both so similar, we thought you should test your TV knowledge. Do you know FRIENDS, How I Met Your Mother, or both well enough to ace this quiz? If you know the cast of your favorite show, then you should be able to rock this quiz.

Think you can do it? Go on: be legen(waitforit)dary!

Question 1

Which show is Rachel from?

This girl is the one who shows up in season one, episode one. But since both FRIENDS and How I Met Your Mother have a girl who arrives at the beginning of the show, that doesn't help. You should be able to guess which show Rachel is from with ease, but only if you know the shows as well as you think you do. Rachel is a main character in her TV series, and she dates one of the leads, too.

Question 2

Which show is Marshall from?

This crazy guy is everyone's favorite. He's one of the leads in his show, and he marries one of the leads, too. He's the good one, the one who always has everybody else's back. He's best friends with his roommate, and lives in a New York apartment... but in what show? He's a huge part of his show, and he should be an easy guess. If you know either FRIENDS or How I Met Your Mother, this should be an easy guess.

Question 3

Which show is Joey from?

Both FRIENDS and How I Met Your Mother have someone who wants to get into the entertainment industry, and Joey is that character in this show. He wants to be an actor, and he's always hunting after auditions or acting opportunities. For awhile, he experiences success as a soap opera star. Joey is one of the leads in his show, so he should provide you with an easy guess. We know you know which of the shows Joey is from.

Question 4

Which show is Gunther from?

In How I Met Your Mother, the leads all gather in a bar on a regular basis to talk and share stories. In FRIENDS, they all gather in a coffee shop. In one of the shows, Gunther runs the place: but is it the bar or the coffee shop? Gunther is perpetually in love with one of the female leads. For a true fan of either series, this one should be an easy guess.

Question 5

Which show is Barney from?

In both FRIENDS and How I Met Your Mother, one of the lead guys is a player. He loves to meet and date lots of women. Barney is the Casanova of this show, and he dates so many women, he keeps track on a list. He's always performing magic tricks, being selfish, and surprising his friends when he isn't actually that selfish. He's a big deal on his show, so once again, this character question should be an easy guess.

Question 6

Which show is Tracy from?

In her show, this character doesn't show up until season 9. (Technically, she shows up in the very last minute of season 8.) Even though she isn't featured in most of the show, she's still a really big deal. She's the love interest (eventually) of one of the leads. You might say we waited a really long time to meet her. Any fan of FRIENDS or How I Met Your Mother should have an easy guess with this one. Will you?

Question 7

Which show is Ted from?

This guy is the main character of his show, and he does some narrating in his series, too. He might look sad in the rain right now, but the yellow umbrella he's holding has some significance on his show. Since he's one of the leads, this should be an easy guess, even if you've only watched the show he isn't in. Think you can guess this one right? Rely on your memories of FRIENDS or How I Met Your Mother!

Question 8

Which show is Ross from?

This guy is a pretty big deal on his show. In fact, you might know his show without having ever watched it. Truth be told, though, just about everyone has seen an episode or two of this hit comedy series. Ross is one of the most beloved characters in his series, and he should clue you in immediately. Enjoy this easy guess-- the questions will only get harder as you go on! Think you can guess the right TV show?

Question 9

Which show is Robin from?

Robin is a lead on her show. She's the girl who shows up in the first episode, getting introduced to the group in an unusual way. She wants to be a news anchor, grew up in Canada, and really loves hockey. She dates two different guys on the show, and eventually marries... well, both of them. (Not at the same time.) You should have an easy guess with this one: was Robin on FRIENDS or How I Met Your Mother?

Question 10

Which show is Phoebe from?

If you watched the show that Phoebe is on, then you should have an easy guess with this one. She's unforgettable. She was homeless for awhile as a kid, loves everyone (even the rat who lives in her cupboards), and refuses to eat meat. She's full of quirk and goodwill, and occasional witty comeback. She's also one of the leads on her show, so even if you never watched this series, you should be able to guess where she belongs.

Question 11

Which show is Monica from?

This lovely lady is likewise a star on her show. Monica is the sister of another lead, and she loves cleaning. Like, really loves cleaning. She's also a cook, and she eventually marries of one the leads. The show wouldn't be complete without her, and we know you know which show she comes from. If you don't, then you probably won't get a good score on this quiz. This should be a nice and easy guess for a TV fan.

Question 12

Which show is Marcel from?

Marcel, if you didn't know, isn't the man in this photo. It's the monkey on his shoulder. Marcel is around for the first few seasons of this show, until the cast pleaded that he get written off. It turns out, monkeys can be hard to have on set, since they'll randomly vomit on furniture. We in the audience didn't have to deal with that though, and you probably found bits with this monkey hilarious. As long as you've seen the show, that is.

Question 13

Which show is Lily from?

This cute girl was a lead on Buffy the Vampire Slayer before she starred in this show. She plays Lily, one of the core group. She's a kindergarten teacher with a good heart, a selfish streak, and a witty personality. She knows how to deal with the boys, and even rooms with them in their apartment for awhile. The show wouldn't be complete without her... but what show are we talking? Can you guess which of the shows Lily is from?

Question 14

Which show is Emily from?

You might have hated Emily after awhile. She started off as a nice girlfriend on her show. After a while, however, she became possessive and mean, (although she did have some good reasons to be mad.) While "mean girlfriend" should be a good clue... there were a lot of mean girlfriends on BOTH shows. You'll have to rely on your stellar knowledge of FRIENDS or How I Met Your Mother to guess this character right. Do you know which show she comes from?

Question 15

Which show is Chandler from?

This is the last easy guess you'll get, so you should enjoy it! Chandler is one of the leads on his show, and we know that you remember him. He's funny, kind, insecure, and is roommates with his best friend, another one of the leads. He eventually marries his female best friend across the hall. This show wouldn't be the same without him, and he's a pretty big deal. You shouldn't have any trouble guessing which show this character came from.

Question 16

Which show is Zoey from?

You might not have loved Zoey. In both How I Met Your Mother and FRIENDS, the guys dated a lot of girls. Zoey was one of the girlfriends, but she was already married when her future boyfriend met her, and she was pushy and scheming. She had a good personality, intelligence, and a lot of vision, but she wasn't right for the lead character, and she was kind of a jerk. Which show did Zoey belong on? Do you know?

Question 17

Which show is Victoria from?

Speaking of girlfriends, this girlfriend was just the opposite. We won't tell you if she was from the same TV show as Zoey, but she was definitely well liked. In fact, of all the girlfriends on the show, she was most fan's favorite. She was on her show for quite awhile too, and even made an appearance in later seasons. For a fan of this show this question should be an easy guess. Can you remember which show Victoria was from?

Question 18

Which show is Ursila from?

If you recognize this actress, then you're all set. One of the shows had a set of twins, and Ursula was one of them. She didn't enter into the show as often as her sister. In fact, you could even say that Ursula was the evil twin. Where her sister was quirky and considerate, she was mean and selfish. This should be an easy guess for anyone who knows FRIENDS and How I Met Your Mother well. Can you guess?

Question 19

Which show is Tag from?

This good looking guy wasn't a lead on either show, but he did get to date one of the leads. Since he was a recurring character, you should be able to remember him... as long as you know FRIENDS and How I Met Your Mother really well. He was the secretary of one of the leads for a while, and they broke up when they had too many differences in maturity. Can you guess which show Tag Jones was seen on?

Question 20

Which show is Susan from?

This question might be hard for some of you, but for serious fans of FRIENDS and How I Met Your Mother, it should be pretty easy. On one of the shows, one of the leads had an ex wife. His ex wife left him, to marry Susan. She the wife of the ex wife, and she helps raise that character's son. If you don't know which show, then it's been too long since you watched either of these awesome shows.

Question 21

Which show is Stella from?

Stella dated a leading man for awhile. In fact, they were going to get married. At the last minute, though, she decided to run away and be with her ex, the father of her kid. While it was the right move, ultimately, for her, it was really crummy timing for the lead character. You probably remember her well if you're a fan of her show. How about it? Do you think you can guess which show Stella is from right?

Question 22

Which show is Scooter from?

Scooter didn't show up too often in his show. He was a really important character, however... to fans. He's married to one of this show's biggest stars, and it was always fun for fans to see him appear on the show. He plays a jilted high school sweetheart who keeps following one of the lead actresses around. We won't tell you his husband's real life name, as that might give away the show. Which show was Scooter from? Do you know?

Question 23

Which show is Sandy from?

Speaking of spouses who got to play quirky characters, this actor was likewise married to one of the stars. They met while filming Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In this show, Sandy is an annoying, slick news anchorman who everyone wishes would leave them alone. He makes quite a few cameos in the series, so he should be an easy guess for anyone who loves this show. What do you think? Was Sandy on FRIENDS or How I Met Your Mother?

Question 24

Which show is Richard from?

Richard, despite being the age of her father, dated one of the lead actresses for awhile. While everyone in the show freaked out at first, they soon saw that Richard and the female lead made a really good couple. In fact, they almost got married, but they eventually split because she wanted kids and he didn't. He was one of the longest standing significant others on the show, so you should have no trouble guessing which show he belongs in.

Question 25

Which show is Ranjit from?

Everybody loves Ranjit. He shows up in the very first episode of his show as the taxi driver. He appears on and off throughout the entire series. He's a great guy, with a great sense of humor, and an ability to put up with everyone's shenanigans. You shouldn't have any trouble guessing his show, as long as you're a true fan of FRIENDS or How I Met Your Mother. Think back on either show and see if you can guess right.

Question 26

Which show is Phoebe from?

You've already guessed a Phoebe once this quiz, but this is a different one. This is an older character who ends up being the birth mother of one of the lead actresses. The lead actress thinks her mom is dead, but she finds out that her departed parent is actually her adopted mom. Phoebe is her birth mother. You shouldn't have any trouble guessing this one, since Phoebe appeared in several episodes. Can you guess which show she belongs in?

Question 27

Which show is Mike from?

You might know this actor as Ant Man from the Marvel Universe. He also plays a character on either FRIENDS or How I Met Your Mother. He dates one of the lead actresses in later seasons. In fact, he marries her, and they live happily ever after. He's a nice guy, and he puts up with a lot of quirkiness on his wife's part. You should be able to remember him easily. If you can't, just think about who marries who.

Question 28

Which show is Janice from?

You shouldn't have any trouble identifying this character... by her laugh. She's got one of the best laughs on the show, and it's even more identifiable than her face. You don't get to hear her laugh here, though-- so you'll have to rely on her picture and the fact that her name is Janice. She dated one of the lead characters on the show for awhile, but she kept popping up for cameos as long as the show was on the air.

Question 29

Which show is James from?

This character is the brother of one of the main characters. We see him a few times throughout the series. He's gay, and gets married and has a kid on the series. He's a lot more practical and level headed than his brother, who is one of the shows nuttiest characters. If you're a fan of FRIENDS and How I Met Your Mother, you probably remember him well. Can you remember which of these beloved TV sitcoms James appeared on?

Question 30

Which show is Frank from?

Speaking of half brothers, Frank is the half brother of another lead character. Same show as last time? We won't tell. Frank is in love with his old high school teacher. They get married and have triplets together, which his sister (very graciously) offers to carry. In real life, the triplets plot line was made up to cover the fact that a lead actress was going to have her own baby. Can you remember which of the shows Frank belongs in?

Question 31

Which show is Emma from?

Emma is one of the only babies we get to see on either show, more than a a few times in final episodes. While everyone was rooting for her parents to get together, they weren't a couple when she was born. She did help tie them together, however, and they did a great job parenting alongside each other. Emma is too cute for words, and she loved it when her parents sang her an inappropriate song. Which show is she from?

Question 32

Which show is Carol from?

Do you remember Susan? Susan was married to a lead character's ex wife. Well, this is the ex wife. Carol was married to one of the lead characters for awhile, and they had a son together. While they divorced so Carol could marry Susan, they still maintained a good relationship years later. She's kind and funny, and puts up with the weird antics of her ex husband. While she wasn't in a lot of episodes, you should guess her show easily.

Question 33

Which show is Ben from?

Ben is the son of one of the lead characters. (We may or may not have just been talking about his mom.) Ben is a sweet, adorable boy, until his future stepmom hangs out with him one day and teaches him pranks. Ben is lucky enough to have a Dad and two Moms, and he appears on and off throughout the entire series, first as a baby, and finally as a nine year old. Can you remember which show Ben is from?

Question 34

Which show is Becky from?

"Boats, boats, boats!" Even though Becky only appeared in a few episodes, fans of this character's show remember her well. She dated the lead character for awhile, and then ended up with a guy called the captain. She was also a co news anchor with one of the lead actresses, who found her incredibly annoying. In this shot, Becky is wearing a wig and doing a commercial about boats. (Hence the line, "boats boats boats!") Can you guess her show?

Question 35

Which show is Barry from?

Barry almost married one of the lead female characters on his show. When she ran away from their wedding, he went on their honeymoon with the maid of honor instead. He appeared on and off throughout the series, and he was never that great of a guy. You shouldn't have any trouble remembering which show he's from. You've made it to the last question! Can you guess one more character? Was Barry from FRIENDS or How I Met Your Mother?

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