Only 20% Of TV Fans Can Name The Show From The Screenshot

Television is one of life's many pleasures, one which easily connects us all.  The love of popular television shows can at times transcend borders, age, socioeconomic status, race, gender etc. Common interest in a television show can form friendships and relationships (and by that logic, may even start families?!).

With this past time that is so wide spread and universal, the fact that we are living in the "Golden Age of Television" only makes things better, and more exciting for us. Many have referred to this period (late 1990s to present day) as the "Golden Age of Television" because of the high quality of visuals, storytelling and distribution of television shows created during our time, as well the surging popularity of watching television shows.

Television shows like Breaking Bad, Sex and the City, Mad Men and the Wire have all contributed to this period being referred to as the "Golden Age of Television." The following quiz will test your knowledge of these types of television shows, and even more random (or popular series). Do you spend a lot of time in front of the telivision? Or even if you don't, are you keen on keeping up to date with popular television shows? Let's see how you score on this difficult but rewarding quiz!

 

Question 1

Which TV Show is This?

This sitcom aired its pilot in 1994 and entertained viewers for one decade, airing its finale in 2004. The show follows an ensemble cast (some of whom are incredibly famous in the present day, one actress in particular whose initials are J.A and who begins the show by fleeing her wedding day) and their relationships and friendships with one another, in the Big Apple (New York City, of course). Can you guess which TV show captured viewers hearts for a decade and continues to do so via Netflix?

Question 2

Which TV Show is This?

This NBC sitcom is an adaptation of a popular British television show. The show follows a documentary crew as they film footage of a run-of-the mill, mid-sized paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Although the footage sounds completely average and mundane, it most definitely is not. Over the show's 9 seasons, viewers grow incredibly close to the office workers and their quirky boss as they follow their engagements, break-ups, birthdays and everyday lives.

Question 3

Which TV Show is This?

This 2017 television series by the CW, is based off likely one of your favourite comic books growing up (if you were into that sort of thing), but with a little added darkness. Viewers get to follow characters like Archie and his best friend Jughead, watching the drama from their teenage lives unfold in their seemingly idyllic small town. Is this show musically inclined? Or is it simply just an adapted drama, do you happen to know?

Question 4

Which TV Show is This?

This American sitcom ran from 2005 to 2014 on CBS, and can now be watched to your heart's content on Netflix. The show follows the lives of young friends living in New York City, as relayed by one of the characters years later to his children. The sitcom has many love plots and twists and turns leaving viewers completely addicted. Hint: a character on this show is played by a Broadway star. Which TV show is this?

Question 5

Which TV Show is This?

This American sitcom began airing on CBS in 2004 continues to film and show episodes. Like the other sitcoms previously mentioned, this show follows a group of friends living in California. Although, these friends are different than those in the previous shows- they are exceedingly intelligent. Additionally, a lead actress in this sitcom previously starred as Bridget Hennessey on 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter on ABC. Do you know which tv show this is?

Question 6

Which TV Show is This?

This question involves the first of many cartoon television shows you will be quizzed on. This series focuses on the Belcher family, which includes 2 parents and their 3 children. The Belchers run a restaurant (what type I cannot mention, otherwise this would become too easy!) in an undisclosed (or fictional) American town. The show follows the Belcher's daily lives as well as the lives of their few, but loyal customers. Which TV show is this?

Question 7

Which TV Show is This?

This drama, which follows the lives of young doctors (many of whom are very new to the field), premiered on ABC in 2005. Since then, it has become almost a cult classic, with fans falling in love with certain characters and despising others. The series was created by one particular lady who i known for her other hit television shows like How to Get Away With Murder and Scandal. Which TV show is this screenshot taken from?

Question 8

Which TV Show is This?

This show follows the lives of glamorous and at times risqué New York City teenagers. Some of the characters are exorbitantly rich, living in luxurious penthouses in the city's Upper East Side and hiring chauffeurs, while others live more modestly. Regardless of socioeconomic status, all the characters deal with intense drama and darkness, despite their young age. A few actresses from this which aired on the CW went on to become even more famous, like Leighton Meester. Which TV show is this?

Question 9

Which TV Show is This?

This screenshot is from another drama following 5 teenage girls in Rosewood, Pennsylvania. Although Rosewood, a fictional town located 20 miles outside of Philadelphia, may appear like a safe, affluent suburb, like Riverdale (which you saw from question 2), darkness prevails and haunts these 5 girls. This drama is based off a popular book series written by Sara Shepard and ran from 2010 to 2017 on ABC; fans can continuing watching the show on Netflix.

Question 10

Which TV Show is This?

This particular screenshot has inspired hundreds, if not thousands (is that a stretch?) of Halloween costumes. Walter White, after discovering that he is sick and and that his wife is pregnant, falls quickly into dangerous ways of making extra money to support his dependent family, if he were to pass away. The drama that ensues from Walter White's mission enthralled viewers for 5 seasons, from 2008 to 2013 on ABC. It is now available on Netflix.

Question 11

Which TV Show is This?

This TV is written and created by the same powerhouse producer who created and served as head writer of Grey's Anatomy, Shonda Rhimes. This series follows a skilled lawyer and law professor who works alongside 5 interns, who eventually get themselves into a lot of potential problems. The interns must scramble to make sure they do not get into trouble, do you know what they have done? Do you know which television show this screenshot is from?

Question 12

Which TV Show is This?

This screenshot is from one of the more recent television shows you will find on this quiz. This series began airing less than 2 years ago on NBC. It follows a family with triplets (one of who was adopted) and their adult lives as they try to navigate family drama and discoveries. The show and its actors have both been nominated for Golden Globe awards and have in general, received positive reviews. Which TV show is this?

Question 13

Which TV Show is This?

This show, created and written by Amy Sherman Palladino premiered in the late 90s, and has since become a cult classic. The series follows a mother and her teenage daughter as they navigate their relatable lives in small town Connecticut. In 2016, the show aired a 4 episode revival that depicted the lives of its characters 10 years after its finale. The revival made viewers realize that both a little, and a lot had changed in the lives of their favourite characters.

Question 14

What TV Show is This?

This cartoon television show began airing in 1989; the series, which is in its 29th season, does not show any signs of slowing down. The show follows a family in a fictional, mid-sized American town. Over the 28th year, viewers have become privy to their lives. Particularly, the father's antics and often times disgraceful behaviour, the mother's patience and care, their daughters politics and intelligence, their son's trouble making and their youngest child, a toddler. What TV show is this?

Question 15

Which TV Show is This?

This series premiered in 2013 on the Cartoon Network's late-night programming block called Adult Swim. The show follows a wacky, eccentric scientist, Rick Sanchez, who constantly drags his grandson, Morty Smith, along for adventures in other dimensions and realities thanks to Rick's portals and flying car. This show is quickly becoming a cult favourite due to its detailed and far-off plots and dark humour. Admist all the other cartoons on this quiz, can you identify which TV show this is?

Question 16

Which TV Show is This?

This HBO series, created and written by Darren Star, premiered in the late 1990s and although new episodes are no longer made, it has made a lasting impact. It is hailed by some as one of the first feminist tv shows, as it candidly follows the friendships and relationships of 4 women living in New York City. A popular question amongst groups of friends is, "Are you a Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte or Miranda?" Well? Who are you? And while you're answering that, which TV show is this?

Question 17

Which TV Show is This?

This popular television show is one of the more recent ones featured in this quiz. Created by Kenya Barris, this show follows the Dre and Bo Johnson, their 5 children and Dre's parents (all of whom live under the same roof), as they navigate being Black and upper-middle class in the United States. Humour is a big part of the show, but does not detract from the myriad of lessons one learns about history, and life in America for a Black family.

Question 18

Which TV Show is This?

This series premiered on Fox in 2011. The show follows kooky teacher Jess, and her life after moving to Los Angeles and sharing a loft with 3 men, also in their early thirties, after finding out that her boyfriend is cheating on her. The show stars Zooey Deschanel, most famous for her role as Summer in the indie flick 500 Days of Summer. Do you know which TV show this is?

Question 19

Which TV Show is This?

This television show follows a group of cops working together in a New York City borough. Funnyman Andy Samberg plays Office Jake Peralta, an easygoing, goofy officer who doesn't always take his job as seriously as he should (yet still manages to succeed). He is overseen by Captain Holt and Sergeant Terry Richards (played by the hilarious Terry Crews) both of who have an amazing amount of patience for the wacky officer. Which TV show is this?

Question 20

Which TV Show is This?

This show follows Dr. Mindy Lahiri as she navigates life as an ob/gyn and single lady in New York City. Over the show's six seasons, viewers get to meet countless men Mindy dates in her hopes to find the love of her life; we grow to feel her heartbreak, her frustration, and often even her disgust. Viewers also get to meet her kooky coworkers who are also leading hectic and interesting lives in the Big Apple.

Question 21

Which TV Show is This?

This television show follows a group of teenagers living in a suburban town in middle America, and how they relate to one another, their families and the society they live in. This show served as the acting start for two very famous actors (who dated on the show, and are currently married with children in real life) Does this screenshot look familiar to you? Does it look like something taken out of present day, or does it look like it could come from earlier decades?

Question 22

Which TV Show is This?

This television show follows a mockumentary style sitcom, something like the Office. The show follows an extended family in suburban Los Angeles who are all joined by their patriarch, Jay Pritchett. The show premiered on ABC in 2009, and has since gained international recognition and accolades, including Emmy awards and Golden Globe awards. The show has thrust into the spotlight many extremely talented actors, like Sofia Vergara. Do you know which TV show this is?

Question 23

Which TV Show is This?

This television show is about a woman who wakes up in a heaven-like, utopian afterlife as a reward for good behaviour; she believes she has arrived there mistakenly and begins to work hard to hide her morally imperfect behaviour. The show premiered on NBC in 2016 and stars Kristen Bell. Viewers can also catch this show on Netflix. Do you know which TV show this is?

Question 24

Which TV Show is This?

This black-comedy series produced by Netflix, deals with some tough issues but adds a sense of humour. Some big names, including Aaron Paul (from Breaking Bad) and Will Arnet (from Arrested Development) voice characters of the show- Arnet voices the lead. Set in Hollywood, viewers follow the lead, a washed-out former celebrity as he attempts to find fame once again with a tell-all autobiography. Do you know which TV show this is?

Question 25

Which TV Show is This?

This CBS sitcom, which first aired in 2011 and ended recently in 2017, follows two friends, Max and Caroline as they struggle to make ends meet in the now trendy Brooklyn neigbourhood, Williamsburg. Their dream is to start a cupcake business together, but first they must make raise funds and make some money working at a local dinner. The duo are somewhat opposites, which makes for some good laughs!

Question 26

Which TV Show is This?

This Netflix Original Series, which premiered its first season in 2016, may make you nostalgic for the 1980s, even if you don't remember much of the decade or were not even born around then! This sci fi show is set in rural Indiana and follows a group of young friends as they find themselves enmeshed in paranormal activity happening in and around their town. The show is currently completing its third season. Do you know what TV show this is?

Question 27

Which TV Show is This?

This American sitcom premiered on ABC. It follows the life of widower, Danny Tanner raising his three daughters with the help of his brother-in-law, Jesse, and best friend, Joey. The show's 8 seasons have in retrospect become something of a cult classic, and a 2016 sequel series did nothing but appease fans. The show stars some people who are now incredibly famous, like the Olsen twins, John Stamos and Bob Saget- do you know which TV show this is?

Question 28

Which TV Show is This?

This American sitcom aired on NBC for 6 years from 1990 to 1996. The show follows the lives of members of the wealthy Banks family in Los Angeles, as well as their nephew Will, who was born and brought up as working class in West Philadelphia. Will is a fictionalized version of this exceedingly famous actor, who is also from Philadelphia; this show brought him under the limelight. Can you guess what TV show this is from the screenshot?

Question 29

What TV Show is This?

This television show can be described as "fantasy horror." It stars Jensen Ackles and the actor who plays Dean on Gilmore Girls (it would be too easy if I gave you his real name!) as two brothers hunting down evil supernatural creatures across the United States of America. Earlier this month, the show was renewed for a 14th season by the CW and shows no signs of slowing down.

Question 30

What TV Show is This?

This show follows three sisters, who are also good witches. They use their powers as good witches to protect unsuspecting and innocent people from lurking demons. The series aired for almost 8 years, from 1998 to 2006 on the WB and is the channel's second longest drama to be broadcast, as well as its highest rated night program. Are you able to recall the name of the show in which these three sisters battle evil, while being completely entertaining?

Question 31

Which TV Show is This?

This show has been airing on Fox for almost 20 years, after being proposed by creator Seth MacFarlene in 1998. It follows the Griffin family, their intellectual and refined dog, Brian and their evil genius baby, Stewie (who is also the only person in the family to possess a British accent). The family leads a wacky and somewhat dysfunctional life in a fictional district of Providence, Rhode Island. What show is this?

Question 32

Which TV Show is This?

Many medical dramas, like Grey's Anatomy and the ER have roped in a countless devoted fans and have stood the test of time- is this show one of them? This show, which ran for 8 years, follows the successful professional life of this highly skilled, yet abrasive doctor and also his dysfunctional personal life. British actor Hugh Laurie played the leads, and captured the hearts of millions of viewers despite his ruthlessness.

Question 33

Which TV Show is This?

This CW series has been aired 4 seasons since 2014, but has not slowed down one bit- the creative juices are definitely for the show's talented writers! Following the lives of the Villaneuvas and Solanos in Miami, this show uses mechanisms used on classic telenovelas to add drama, danger, comedy and an air of disbelief to every story line. Can you tell which TV show this is?

Question 34

Which TV Show is This?

This quiz has featured multiple television shows that can be grouped in the "supernatural" genre, does this screenshot stand out at all? This television show is one of many broadcasted by the CW. It is about a teenage girl who falls in love with a 162-year old vampire and resulting complications from... well...dating a vampire! Are you able to name this television series? It stars some pretty big names like Canadian-Bulgarian actress Nina Dobrev.

Question 35

Which TV Show is This?

This hilarious sitcom starring the comedic genius, Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, aired 125 episodes over 7 seasons. Leslie Knope is a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation department of Pawnee, Indiana- a fictional town. Leslie leads a group of quirky employees like Ann Perkins, played by Rashida Jones. The show has also seen many big name cameos from celebs like Paul Rudd and Jon Hamm. Which TV show is this?

Question 36

Which TV Show is This?

Ah, another classic television show that has been hailed critical acclaim, won multiple awards (Emmys, Golden Globes) and garnered a true cult following. This show follows the dysfunctional Bluth family, and the way they navigate life after family patriarch, George Bluth Senior, is arrested for corruption in the series' pilot episode. The show stars Will Arnet, the ex-husband of Amy Poehler, and as well as Jason Bateman, who has starred in multiple rom-coms alongside Jennifer Anniston. Any guesses?

Question 37

Which TV Show is This?

This American sitcom was created by Tina Fey, former SNL cast member and writer of canonical film, Mean Girls (she's also Amy Poehler's best friend!) After being kidnapped and kept in a bunker for over a decade, the lead in this show must adjust to average life in New York City following her rescue. Although this plot sounds incredibly dark, star Ellie Kemper (who played Erin in the Office) and writers make this dark story line incredibly funny.

Question 38

Which TV Show is This?

This Netflix Original Series, created by Jenji Kohan, is adapted from a true story about a goody-two shoes woman woman who gets caught up in the drug trade due to a former girlfriend, and gets sent to prison. The show follows multiple stories about the women in the prison and is dark, funny, sad, romantic and scary all at the same time. This all female, and powerful cast has helped the show gain recognition for its feminism.

Question 39

Which TV Show is This?

This superhero television show on the CW follows a billionaire playboy who changes his ways to become a robinhood-esque vigilante, using his weapon of choice, a bow and arrow. The show has on air for 6 seasons, and has created over 134 episodes. Are you able to guess which show this is based on this screenshot?

Question 40

Which TV Show is This?

This Netflix Original teen drama is based on a novel written by Jay Asher. This new series, which currently only has one season, is currently filming its second season. The show deals with the various heartbreaks experienced by the lead character's unrequited love, who passed away. The show has a huge following and has been described as "powerful" and "hard-hitting." Can you remember any recent Netflix original series?

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