Don't Call Yourself A TGIF Fan If You Can't Pass This Quiz!
- by Joey Haverford
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The 90s gave us some iconic television lineups and TGIF belongs at the top of the list. ABC created a lineup of sitcoms to air on Friday nights in the prime time hours. The letters of TGIF stood for “Thank God It’s Friday” as viewers would celebrate the end of their work week by enjoying a few hours of incredible television. Every sitcom premiering on ABC wanted to get slotted into one of the extremely valuable time slots on Friday night. A show doing well in the ratings on TGIF proved it would become a fixture for many years.
We witnessed Boys Meet World, Full House, Family Matters and a few others become classics that are still celebrated today. Others like Clueless and Going Places failed to live up to the expectations by getting canceled early. Your knowledge of the classic TGIF shows will be tested here through various questions about characters on the shows. Find out if you can remember the names of memorable characters or which show they appeared on. At the end of the quiz, you will find out how well you remember the iconic television lineup compared to others. Don’t call yourself a TGIF fan if you somehow fail the quiz.
What show was Steve Urkel the star of?
Steve Urkel became an iconic sitcom character in the 90s. He was a household name during the height of his show on TGIF. A little-known fact is that he was supposed to be a forgettable recurring character on the show. Viewers enjoyed him more than original idea of the show leading to the show being centered on his antics. Urkel became the most popular nerd on television for his role here. Which of the following TGIF shows did he appear on?
What was the name of Shawn's girlfriend on Boy Meets World?
Boy Meets World was arguably the top show from the TGIF lineup. It delivered great ratings at the time and continued to have a great legacy after ending. The show has been airing on syndication for the past couple of decades. Shawn was the second main character on the sitcom as the best friend of Cory. The early seasons of Shawn saw him as the ladies’ man in school. He started to settle down in the later seasons falling in love with the young lady pictured here. What was her name?
Which Full House character was NOT related to the girls?
The story of Full House featured a widowing father get help from his brother-in-law and best friend to raise his three daughters following the tragedy. All three guys make the unconventional life work to help the girls grow up after losing their mother at young ages. Despite the serious plot, hijinks ensued when the three guys attempt to raise three children together while having different personalities. Do you remember which of the three guys had no relation to the three kids?
Which of the following shows NEVER aired on TGIF's lineup?
TGIF featured a lot of great shows that made its legacy grow as the legendary night for television. Quite a few shows only had a few seasons on the ABC lineup before moving to another network or another night. These shows still had great success despite not being an ideal fit for the TGIF lineup. All four shows listed below were on air in the 90s, but one of them NEVER aired once on TGIF. Can you spot the show that doesn’t belong?
True or False: Cory and Topanga got married on Boy Meets World.
The romance story of Cory and Topanga was the first introduction to love for many younger viewers watching Boy Meets World. Both characters were individually strong, but they shared most of their best moments together. Cory and Topanga lasted together from the junior high school days into their time in college at the end of the series. Multiple episodes featured Cory saying he was planning to marry Topanga and vice versa. Is it true or false that they got married in the series?
Which show is this?
This was one of the more unique shows to make its way to the TGIF lineup. Instead of being a traditional sitcom filmed in a studio about family, school or work, it featured non-humans being the characters in play. These entertaining characters did hit the story about family life in a completely different way from any show on television at the time. The character pictured here was one of the stars of the show. Can you remember the name of this series?
What show did this teacher appear on?
The character shown here was a popular teacher on one of the shows. Many of the sitcoms featured children or teenagers attending school in between dealing with their family life. His name was Mr. Turner and he appealed to the students in the classroom. A few main characters saw their lives drastically changed the better due to this teacher. Mr. Turner would not stick around for the entire series, but he left a memorable impact on the show. Can you remember which show he was a part of?
What was the name of the cat on Sabrina the Teenage Witch?
Sabrina the Teenage Witch was one of the most popular TGIF sitcoms towards the end of the lineup in the 90s. It featured a teenage witch starting to understand her powers and how to effectively utilize it. One of the more interesting dynamics of the show was her relationship with her pet cat. This wasn’t just any ordinary cat as he knew how to talk and used to possess the spirit of a human being. What was the name of Sabrina’s cat?
What relation did Carl Winslow have to Steve Urkel?
Family Matters featured Carl Winslow attempting to be a great family man while working as a police officer. As you know by now, Steve Urkel was a top character on the show often getting into trouble due to his nerdy demeanor. Carl and Urkel were the two main characters fans remember from the show. They would have a love/hate relationship with Urkel always annoying him, but they loved each other at the end of the day. What was Carl’s relation to Urkel?
True or False: Joey became the father of a pair of children
Joey Gladstone was a fun-loving character on Full House attempting to help raise the three children in the home. His career as a comedian saw many ups and downs as he wanted to make it big in the entertainment world. He attempted to have a professional career and love life despite already having a full plate already at home. As the kids grew older, the adult characters were able to get involved in romantic relationships and some started their own families. Did Joey become a father on the show?
What was the name of this Step by Step star?
Step by Step was another hit show for TGIF. It featured a couple getting married and bringing their children from other marriages into the home to try to live together as one big family. One of the most unique characters on the show lived out in the backyard in his van. He was viewed as being goofy and silly while lacking common sense. Despite being considered dumb in many episodes, he was arguably the most beloved character on the show. What was his name?
Which show did Matthew Lawrence become a cast member of?
The Lawrence brothers were hot commodities in the late 90s. Joey, Matthew and Andy each were in the acting industry attempting to become household names. The three worked together in various projects but often failed to deliver to expectations. Matthew received the biggest break by getting a full-time role on one of the top TGIF shows. His role saw him involved in major storylines right away all the way until the show ended. Do you remember which TGIF show Matthew Lawrence appeared on?
What sport did Mr. Cooper formerly play in Hangin' With Mr. Cooper?
Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper was another show to get a few seasons on TGIF. Mark Curry left the world of professional sports to become a teacher at a high school. He lived with an old friend and attempted to acclimate back to a normal life after his sports career failed to deliver what he hoped for. The show became the piece of work Curry would become most remembered for. Can you remember which sport Mr. Cooper played before having to transition into a teaching role?
Who did Sabrina live with in Sabrina the Teenage Witch?
The main story of Sabrina the Teenage Witch featured Sabrina learning about her powers while attempting to maintain a normal everyday life. She lived with two women that would teach her many of the important tools needed to become a successful witch. These two ladies essentially raised her to become a woman throughout the season. Sabrina would get out of trouble thanks to these two ladies bailing her out. What was the official relation of the two ladies helping Sabrina?
True or False: Steve Urkel decided to live the rest of his life as Stefan Urquelle
Steve Urkel used his intelligence to create many unique inventions on Family Matters. One of the memorable inventions featured him create a machine that would transform him into a smooth and cool alter ego named Stefan Urquelle. He ended up getting his crush Laura to fall in love with him at one point thanks to this new change of style. It tempted Urkel into completely going on as Urquelle. Is it true that Steve Urkel completely transformed into Stefan Urquelle to end the series?
What was the name of the Full House dog?
A forgotten member of the family on Full House was the beloved pet dog. The family initially found a stray dog that gave birth to a slew of puppies. When the owner arrived to claim the dog, she allowed the family to keep one of the puppies. That puppy would grow into this dog that was with the family for many seasons. Michelle specifically took a liking for the dog and adored it quite much. Do you remember the name of the dog?
Which of the 'Kings of Comedy' received a TGIF spot for his sitcom?
The Original Kings of Comedy was a special featuring four of the top stand-up comics in the world. Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and Bernie Mac did their comedy routines together and made it into a special released in movie theaters. All four comedians were able to get sitcoms on television through the years. One of them received a TGIF time slot towards the end of the 90s. Which king of comedy had a show on ABC at the end of the TGIF era?
What was the name of Steve Urkel's first girlfriend pictured here?
Steve Urkel often failed when trying to impress his crush Laura Winslow. Most ladies didn’t take too kindly to Urkel trying to engage in a romantic relationship with them. One girl did find Urkel attractive. Her own nerdy tendencies saw her find common interests with Urkel. Despite being as nerdy as Urkel, she was considered far more attractive. The two dated before his love of Laura played a role in driving them apart. Can you remember the name of the character shown here to love Urkel?
Which of the following positions did Mr. Feeny NOT have on Boy Meets World?
Mr. Feeny was a beloved character for Boy Meets World. Cory, Shawn, Topanga and Eric all learned many of the most important lessons from Feeny. He was the next-door neighbor of the Matthews family in addition to working at various schools to interact with them. TGIF fans would argue Feeny is the greatest teacher to ever appear in a sitcom. We all felt like we were learning from him. Which of the following school roles did Mr. Feeny NOT have on the show?
True or False: Step by Step featured each parent having three kids from a previous marriage.
Step by Step tried to showcase the dysfunctional aspect of families being merged together. Many people get remarried after having children with their former spouses. This series showed both the husband and wife having children from their past relationships. All the kids had to attempt to coexist leading to the humor and intrigue of the show. Frank and Carol each had different parenting philosophies leading to each side of the children clashing with the other. Is it true that both parents had three children each entering the marriage?
What was the name of Eddie's best friend on Family Matters?
Eddie was the son of the Winslow family on Family Matters. While Urkel is the teenager viewers most enjoyed, Eddie rather popular himself as the coolest member of the family. The antics of Eddie often saw him conspiring with his best friend and getting in trouble for crossing the line when trying to have fun. Eddie’s friend wasn’t the smartest guy on the show and his flaws would get Eddie caught. Do you remember the name of the character in the picture here?
Which of the Full House sisters was the oldest?
The daughters on Full House each had different personalities that saw them all get into various forms of trouble. Life lessons would be learned when the parental figures stepped in to help them out in tough situations. The oldest of the daughters was the most responsible. She tried her best to step in and help the younger siblings learn the same way she did. We see her character return as the star of the Fuller House sequel on Netflix today. Which of the Full House characters was the oldest sister?
Which show featured this nerdy character?
Nerdy characters were a staple of many sitcoms in the 90s. These characters would often get on the bad side of the main characters by trying to ruin their plans or use their intelligence to make others feel bad. This character had a few nice moments, but he was generally a pain to the beloved stars of the show. He would get removed from the show after one season and many viewers missed him. Which show did this character appear in?
True or False: Sabrina lost her powers at the end of the Sabrina the Teenage Witch series
Sabrina the Teenage Witch saw her journey last many seasons. We saw Sabrina attempt to figure out her new powers as a witch from high school all the way to college. The story saw her become an adult from the teenage kid we were introduced to in the pilot. At times, she wished she never had her powers so she could live a normal life like her peers. Is it true or false that Sabrina lost her magic powers at the end of the series?
Which show did an "I Know What You Did Last Summer" horror parody episode?
“I Know What You Did Last Summer” was a very popular horror movie franchise in the 90s. Jennifer Love Hewitt became a big star in the movie industry with this film franchise taking her to the next level. She made a cameo appearance in an episode of a TGIF sitcom. This show decided to spoof the horror film genre by using this movie in general to create a unique episode. Which TGIF show brought in Jennifer Love Hewitt for a horror parody?