Braingle: 'TV in the '80s' Trivia Quiz

TV in the '80s

Did you watch a lot of TV in the 1980s? Are you a fan of reruns? From the clues given, guess the names of these classic shows.

Quiz ID:	#14490
Fun:	(2.9)
Difficulty:	(0.4)
Category:	Television
Created By:	dswilborn

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#1 A divorced mother of two boys is drawn into the world of international espionage by a handsome man in a tuxedo. What show is this?

Simon and Simon
Moonlighting
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
My Sister Sam

#2 A mystery writer travels the country promoting her novels. She continually finds herself solving actual murder mysteries. What show is this?

Murder, She Wrote
Murder, Inc.
Too Close for Comfort
Wiseguy

#3 Henry and Kip have nowhere to live. Their female friend suggests they dress up as women to stay at a women-only residence. What show is this?

Gloria
Benson
It's a Living
Bosom Buddies

#4 What is the name of the sitcom that is about the humorous lives of various New York City cab drivers?

Your Answer: (Show Hint)

#5 Dr. Sam Beckett travels through time in an attempt to change history for the better. What show is this?

St. Elsewhere
China Beach
Quantum Leap
Knots Landing

#6 A former cop is recruited to fight crime using a car fitted with artificial intelligence. What show is this?

The Fall Guy
Knight Rider
Greatest American Hero
Lou Grant

#7 What is the name of the show which is about the lives of several girls attending Eastland School?

Your Answer: (Show Hint)

#8 "CHiPs" was a show about members of the California Highway Patrol.

True
False

#9 "Empty Nest" was a spin-off of the hit series "Full House".

True
False

#10 Dr. David Banner is a scientist whose experiment involving gamma radiation goes wrong. What show is this?

Incredible Hulk
Airwolf
That's Incredible
Alf

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wgman21

posted 545 days ago

10/10

Rosette

posted 521 days ago

onasbama

posted 507 days ago

Can't believe I remember these shows, I FEEL OLD !!!

onedragon

posted 507 days ago

10/10 - A fun 80's quiz! Lots of good memories from that time. Thanks for the fun!

PxeePwr67

posted 474 days ago

Got 10 out of 10! I can't believe it. I am definitely an 80's tv generation baby! Awesome quiz thanks for the memories.

betsyfest

posted 473 days ago

I watch too much tv. 9/10

neezy

posted 458 days ago

9/10, yep , I love those shows. Can you do the '70's?

rgambit1964

posted 450 days ago

10/10 I've been a tv junkie all my life

trickster2005

posted 408 days ago

100% too old or too much tv

cacepc

posted 403 days ago

10/10 Scarecrow and Mrs. King; Bosom Buddies; Facts of Life; Quantum Leap were my favorites.

PIPPINSMOMMY

posted 380 days ago

Sooo I cant spell! Sheesh give a woman a break! 9/10

GrumpyDad

posted 363 days ago

This is probly one of the best quizzes covering all aspects of 80's tv. I hav'nt thought about sum of them shows in years.

rogue58

posted 359 days ago

10/10 Woo Hoo!

kayoma

posted 340 days ago

10/10 definitely grew up in the 80s

RebelAir

posted 258 days ago

I'd forgotten most of these shows -- great quiz.

Paladin

posted 248 days ago

Aced

JLP1

posted 220 days ago

Excellent quiz, thanks for the trip down memory lane

kitkat0409

posted 184 days ago

10/10 wow i cant believe i got them all right

BrainiacBrandon

posted 157 days ago

Being born in 1993, I'm cool with a 50% Best Quiz Ever!

Capt_Vito

posted 47 days ago

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