Classic TV Trivia

100+ Best Classic TV Trivia Questions & Answers

Mike Oberman

Updated: April 28th, 2025

Think you know your classic TV shows? Dive into the nostalgic world of the '90s and beyond with over 75 trivia questions about iconic sitcoms, dramas, and cartoons that will transport you back to your favorite TV moments.

General Classic TV Trivia

Question: Which TV family includes a talking dog, a baby with world domination plans, and a dad who's clueless but lovable?

Answer: Family Guy

Question: This cranky crustacean runs a burger joint under the sea — name that show!

Answer: SpongeBob SquarePants

Question: Launched in 1999, this underwater sponge became an Emmy-winning superstar. Who is it?

Answer: SpongeBob SquarePants

Question: Who played the smooth-talking, Bermuda-loving detective Jim Bergerac on TV?

Answer: John Nettles

Question: In which monster-infested town did Buffy sharpen her vampire-slaying skills?

Answer: Sunnydale

Question: South Park’s chaos was cooked up by Matt Stone and which equally mischievous partner?

Answer: Trey Parker

Question: Which year first welcomed viewers to the weird and wonderful town of Twin Peaks?

Answer: 1990

Question: Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw got an awkward photo snapped for the cover of which famous magazine?

Answer: New York Magazine

Question: Letterman’s gap-toothed grin first hit late night TV in what glorious year?

Answer: 1993

Question: Before she became everyone's favorite sarcastic TV mom, what was Roseanne’s last name in her sitcom?

Answer: Conners

Question: Where did the Fresh Prince spend most of his playground-chilling, basketball-shooting days?

Answer: West Philadelphia

Question: Which 1991 sitcom had Tim Allen grunting his way into TV history with DIY disasters?

Answer: Home Improvements

Question: Heartbreak High was the Aussie drama causing teen drama in which sun-soaked city?

Answer: Sydney

Question: The Golden Girls sipped their last cup of coffee together on TV screens in which year?

Answer: 1992

Question: Which futuristic cartoon delivers pizza... to the year 3000?

Answer: Futurama

Question: She slayed vamps and 90s fashion trends — who played Buffy the Vampire Slayer on TV?

Answer: Sarah-Michelle Gellar

Classic Sitcoms Trivia

Question: Before making awkward moments famous in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', which '90s sitcom did Larry David help create?

Answer: Seinfeld

Question: Which show follows Cory Matthews as he grows up, falls in love, and survives high school life?

Answer: Boy Meets World

Question: Which wild sitcom ran for 11 seasons and gave us the most dysfunctional family in Chicago?

Answer: Married... with Children

Question: Bailey, Charlie, Julia, and Claudia — which TV show told the story of these Salinger siblings?

Answer: Party Of Five

Question: Fill in the blank: The Fresh _____ of Bel-Air. (Hint: It’s royal.)

Answer: Prince

Question: What year did The Drew Carey Show first get people laughing about Cleveland?

Answer: 1995

Question: Before joining Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik starred as the lead in which '90s sitcom?

Answer: Blossom

Question: In Saved by the Bell, which character did Tiffani Amber Thiessen play?

Answer: Kelly Kapowski Morris

Question: Which singer-actress played the title role in the show Moesha?

Answer: Brandy Norwood

Question: In which rainy city does Frasier take place?

Answer: Seattle

Question: In Big Bang Theory, what superhero name is Leonard’s password for everything?

Answer: Kal-El

Question: This famous zip code just got a makeover — what show is it?

Answer: 90210

Question: Which Friends character inspired a huge '90s hairstyle trend?

Answer: Rachel

Question: Need a cab in the sitcom Taxi? What was the name of the cab company?

Answer: Sunshine Cab Co.

Question: In Nip/Tuck, what profession causes all the drama?

Answer: Plastic Surgeon

Question: Who played Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the iconic TV series?

Answer: Sarah-Michelle Gellar

Question: How many seasons did the original Roseanne series have?

Answer: 10

Question: Which young actress played a teenage witch with a talking cat?

Answer: Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Question: Before it was called Ellen, what was the show’s original name?

Answer: These Friends of Mine

TV Dramas Trivia

Question: Which '90s TV drama, starring Keri Russell with those iconic curls, was created by JJ Abrams?

Answer: Felicity

Question: Produced by Sam Raimi, which spooky '90s series was set in the creepy town of Trinity?

Answer: American Gothic

Question: Which '90s show followed ex-FBI agent Frank Black, a guy who could basically see into evil minds?

Answer: Millennium

Question: The creators of Thirtysomething made which heart-tugging family drama in the late '90s?

Answer: Once and Again

Question: Which Twin Peaks-inspired mini-series had Oliver Stone's fingerprints all over it?

Answer: Wild Palms

Question: Where did Dr. Joel Fleischman get shipped off to for some seriously chilly doctoring in Northern Exposure?

Answer: Alaska

Question: Claire Danes captured every teen's moody feels in which '90s coming-of-age series?

Answer: My So Called Life

Question: Which cartoon duo, famous for their plans to take over the world, started off in Animaniacs?

Answer: Pinky & The Brain

Police & Crime TV Trivia

Question: In NYPD Blue, which Manhattan precinct was home to all the drama, arrests, and bad coffee?

Answer: 15th

Question: Which '90s show sent a bunch of travelers hopping through wormholes into wild, parallel worlds?

Answer: Sliders

Question: Which gritty show put the spotlight on the tough streets and cases of the Baltimore Police Department?

Answer: Homicide: Life On The Street

Question: Before throwing chairs on TV, Jerry Springer was actually the mayor of which US city?

Answer: Cincinnati

Question: When you tuned into Roseanne in the '90s, which TV channel were you probably watching?

Answer: ABC

Question: The long-running TV show Neighbors gave us backyard drama in which sunny country?

Answer: Australia

Action Shows Trivia

Question: Where was the hidden entrance for the agents in The Man from U.N.C.L.E.? (Hint: You might need a new suit!)

Answer: Del Floria's Tailor Shop

Question: Which Angel did Jaclyn Smith bring to life in Charlie's Angels?

Answer: Kelly Garrett

Question: Fox and Scully — solving weird mysteries and hunting aliens — were the stars of which TV show?

Answer: The X-Files

Question: In what year did The X-Files first beam into our living rooms and make us trust no one?

Answer: 1993

Question: What made the Man from Atlantis not your average beachgoer?

Answer: Half Man Half Fish

Miscellaneous Classic TV Trivia

Question: When did the quirky world of Ally McBeale first hit our screens?

Answer: 1997

Question: In what year did The A-Team first roll out in their van and save the day?

Answer: 1983

Question: Before becoming a rom-com queen, Katherine Heigl starred in which '90s sci-fi series?

Answer: Roswell

Question: Roseanne showed off family life in which US state — hint: lots of cornfields?

Answer: Illinois

Question: Which hit kids' cartoon usually took place right inside Tommy Pickles’ house?

Answer: Rugrats

Question: Which action-packed show gave Kiefer Sutherland just one wild day to save the world?

Answer: 24

Question: How many adrenaline-filled episodes are there in every season of 24?

Answer: 24

Question: Which actress teamed up with Dean Cain to bring The New Adventures of Superman to life?

Answer: Teri Hatcher

Question: Which composer gave Twin Peaks its super eerie and unforgettable soundtrack?

Answer: Angelo Badalamenti

Question: Party of Five — where did the Salinger siblings face life’s ups and downs?

Answer: San Francisco

Question: What year did Miami Vice first bring neon suits and fast cars to TV?

Answer: 1984

Question: What color was the iconic swimwear worn by the Baywatch lifeguards?

Answer: Red

Question: Angela Chase, from My So-Called Life, was a 15-year-old student at which high school?

Answer: Liberty High School

Question: Which Miss USA winner from 1972 lassoed her way into TV fame as Wonder Woman?

Answer: Linda Carter

Question: Which '70s TV heartthrob topped music charts with "Don't Give Up On Us" and "Silver Lady"?

Answer: David Soul

Question: How many seasons did Party of Five run before saying goodbye?

Answer: 9

Question: Fill in the blank for this famous talk show host: Rikki ______.

Answer: Lake

Question: In what year did Party of Five first tug at our heartstrings?

Answer: 1994

Question: In The Sopranos, Silvio Dante ran a strip club with what unforgettable name?

Answer: Bada Bing

Question: Who is the main tattoo artist that turned skin into art on L.A. Ink?

Answer: Kat Von D

Question: What’s the name of Gomez Addams' eight-legged pet in The Addams Family?

Answer: Aristotle