Only People Under 30 Can Name All Of These TV Shows
- by Kristen Catalano
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TV has been around for a very long time, decades and decades. Since tv was first invented in the 1940's there has been hundreds and hundreds of tv shows that graced out living rooms and bedrooms. So many that its impossible to keep track of and watch every single one.
There are some tv shows that have come and gone before some of us were even born and there are some that are brand new with just a few episodes. You have probably heard your parents or grandparents talking about and reminiscing on shows that you have never even heard of. You have probably brought up tv shows that your parents or grandparents have never even heard of as well!
We compiled a list of tv shows that people under thirty will definitely be able to guess and those over thirty may have a bit of a hard time with. Why not take this quiz with your parents to see how well they know the tv shows that you grew up around or watch today? Do you think that you have what it takes to score a 100% on this quiz? Why not put your tv knowledge to the test and see if your "tv age" is the same as your real age.
Do you know this show?
This is a very big and popular show so it may be an easy one. This show just ended with its eight season last year. It centers around Elena Gilbert and her relationship with a couple of different supernatural creatures. She is the love interest of both of the Salvatore brothers and best friends with a witch and a vampire. Throughout the series the group of friends is presented with a bunch of different enemies while also trying to live as normal a life as possible.
How about this show?
This show is pretty new on tv but it is based off of the super popular "Archie Comics". The show is about a group of kids who live in a small town. They are also poking their noses where it doesn't belong and trying to solve the mysterious of the town. The main group includes Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead. Jughead narrates the entire series and is writing a novel about all of the mishaps that the friends get into.
Can you name this show?
Now this show centers around the posh and exciting lives of some of the richest kids on the upper east side. At the end of the day they are just teenagers and young adults but they like to think that they are adults and act as such. They can be pretty mean to one another but at the end of the day they are as close as can be. They fight like family but they also love hard like family.
Do you know this show?
This show is set in a fictional town in North Carolina and follows the lives of two half brothers, Lucas Scott and Nathan Scott. They are both basketball players and compete for positions on their schools basketball teams. The show also centers largely around their romances as well as their relationship with each other and their friends. The two share the same father who left Lucas' mother in order to be with Nathan's mother and as a result refuses to claim Lucas as his son.
How about this show?
This show takes on a pretty serious matter that is very relevant in todays society. It centers around a girl named Hannah. Hannah killed herself because of things that happened to her and she wants everyone to know exactly how they played a part in her suicide so she records thirteen tapes explaining every single event that lead her to end her own life. Clay is the last one to get them and the first season centers around him listening to them.
Can you name this show?
This show is a cartoon about a boy named Timmy Turner who is granted two fairy godparents named Cosmo and Wanda. Timmy is granted these little guardians to make his life a bit easier as he is bullied at school, tormented by his teacher and constantly being left with an evil babysitter who likes to make him miserable for fun. These two little fairy godparents grant him his wishes even those that are a bit crazy like making christmas everyday.
Do you know this show?
This show is a spinoff of a super popular show. It follows the lives and adventures of the original vampire family and all of their enemies. Klaus is the main character of the show and is learning how to become a father to his little girl while also trying to protect her from the many enemies that he has accumulated over decades and decades of causing pain and torture. Along the way he brings his brothers and sisters for better or worse.
How about this show?
This show has been around for a very, very long time so even if you are over thirty years you may know the answer to this one. The basis of this whole show is a high school and the students that attend that school. Over the years the students naturally graduate and move on but that hasn't stopped the show yet and it continues to invite a whole new cast on every couple of years. Something that a lot of shows can't do.
Can you name this show?
This show is another one that takes on some pretty serious issues that young people face. The main one is teen pregnancy, good two shoes Amy gets pregnant after a one night stand at band camp with an older boy. Before she even starts high school she finds herself pregnant by a guy she barley knows. Eventually the two get into a flow and even end up together in the end but not with a few ups and downs along the way.
Do you know this show?
This show centers around a very unique family. Lena is a principal and Stef is a police officer. The two met and fell in love while Stef was married with a son and have been together ever since. The two knew that they wanted more children so they adopted twins Jesus and Mariana. Years later they were presented with the opportunity to foster troubled teen Callie and her little brother, Jude, but soon adopted them after developing a deep bond.
How about this show?
This show is not only based off of Marvel comics but is also a hulu original so if you are not subscribed to the streaming service you may not know this one. This show is about a group of teens who's parents are all part of a secret organization. They stumble upon their meeting by accident one night and see things that they are not able to forget. They set out on a mission to find out answers and right their parents wrongs.
Can you name this show?
This show is one of the most popular shows among teens and young adults. It is about a group of girlfriends who were once super close but after a tragedy strikes their group they grow apart and distance themselves from one another. After they are brought back together they try to solve the mystery about what happened to their friend but find themselves in danger when it seems that the same people may be out to get them as well.
Do you know this show?
This show is more of a documentary series that follows around two friends who travel around the country in order to connect people who have met online. It is not unusual for people to meet online and begin dating before they even meet in person. The two hosts of this show, Nev and Max, help to connect the two people and expose any lies or secrets that have been holding the pair back. Sometimes its just timing or money thats been holding them back and other times its huge lies.
How about this show?
This show follows around Scott McCall who was bit by a vampire and as a result inherits the gene. He now must cope with the fact that he is a werewolf and how it effects those closest to him and try to live the most normal life possible. He finds other friends who are also supernatural or at least understand the supernatural happenings that go on in their small town. During the show he experiences a lot of things that normal teens do.
Can you name this show?
This show is about a young woman who after a bad breakup finds herself living in an apartment loft with three single guys. Although they bicker and sometimes can't stand one another the guys serve as a very big support system for her and try to help her as best as they can. Jess is often upbeat and awkward but grounds the men in a way that they were unable to before. Together, along with Jess' best friend, they all form a family.
Do you know what show this is?
This show is a bit different then a lot of other shows. It is about a group of misfit teens who are just trying to get through high school and find where they truly belong. They sing their way through most of their experiences and woes so if you are one for musicals then this is probably on your most watched list. Each character has their own personal struggles as well as their own dreams that they are working towards.
How about this show?
This is one of the most popular medical dramas on the air right now. The whole series revolves around the lives and staff at a hospital in Seattle, specifically a doctor named Meredith. The show started when the original group was just interns learning everything and now they are seasoned vets who have seen a ton of different medical cases and conditions. This show offers just the right amount of drama, science and humor that its the perfect show to watch while unwinding after a long day.
Can you name this show?
This show is not for the faint of heart. It changes everything up every single season so you never really know what to expect. Each season is basically a miniseries that follows a different set of characters, story lines and setting. Some of the plot points however are loosely based around real life events. The actors come and go with the series however Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson have appeared in every single season of this show. Do you know what show it is?
Do you know this show?
This show is perfect for those who like shows about superheroes. This show followd around the day to day life of a superhero that doesn't get as much recognition as they deserve. By night they are a superhero who flys around the city saving lives and during the day they are an aspiring journalist who has to start at the bottom in order to get where they want to go. This show airs on the CW Network and is pretty new.
How about this show?
This is a pretty popular family sitcom on television about a family going through the trials and tribulations that pretty much every family goes through. It has proved to be super popular among younger crowds, probably because of their comedic approach to relatable situations. The father of this family worries that his children have become too accustomed to their high class life and makes it his life mission to bring them back down to reality and keep them grounded in their daily lives.
Can you guess the name of this show?
This show is an American teen comedy series that aired on MTV from 2011 and 2016. The central character of the show is Jenna Hamilton. Jenna is not the most popular kid at school. She falls in her bathroom and knocks over a pill bottle leading everyone to believe that she tried to commit suicide. This only lead to more people whispering about her and rumors. The show is about her rise and fall from popularity during her high school years.
Do you know what show this is?
Now this is a pretty popular show, especially younger adults. The show depicts the dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher who live on the south side of Chicago. He is a single father to his six children but spends most of his days in a drunk stupor. As a result, his children learn to take care of themselves and get into tons of trouble. Their dad, Frank, relies on scheming and stealing in order to survive and fuel his terrible drinking habit.
How about this show?
This show is a fantasy drama televisions series that follows the story lines of various fairy tale creatures who have bee transported to the real world and stripped of their original memories as a result of a powerful curse. This show incorporates a bit of everything including elements and characters from the Disney franchise as well as popular Western folklore and literature. There were a ton of characters featured in the show including Snow White, Prince Charming and Jiminy Cricket
Can you guess this popular tv show?
This is another superhero show that can be seen on the CW. It follows the life of Barry Allen who has been struck by lightening. After waking up from his coma he discovers that he has developed special powers and abilities. He uses these abilities and powers to save innocent people and help maintain peace. He is still getting used to everything and is faced with a few trials and tribulations during the course of the show but his hearts always in the right place.
Do you know what show this is?
This show is one of Netflix's most popular series, ever. This show is about Piper Chapman who is being convicted of a decade old crime. When she was younger she transported drugs for her then girlfriend and now she must pay the price. This series follows around her life in prison as well as her interaction and relationships with the other prisoners. It has just the right amount of comedy and drama that leaves you always wanting more after each season.