Ultimate TV Trivia Quiz for Serious Binge-Watchers

TV trivia always sounds easy until someone blanks on a basic sitcom question, mixes up two famous shows, or confidently gives the wrong answer in front of everyone. That is exactly why it works so well for parties, family game night, classrooms, and casual quiz rounds.

The fun part about TV trivia is how wide it gets. One person knows every line from Friends, someone else is locked in on prestige dramas, and somebody somehow remembers random details from cartoons they watched years ago. It makes the whole thing more fun because everyone gets a moment to shine.

This list mixes easy questions, sitcom favorites, classic shows, prestige dramas, reality TV, and a few harder picks for people who really know their stuff. You can use it for a game night, trivia round, party icebreaker, or just to see who in the group watches way too much television.

Easy TV trivia questions

Question: In “Friends,” what is the name of Ross and Monica’s sister?

Question: What coffee shop do the friends hang out in on “Friends”?

Question: In “The Office,” what company does the Scranton branch work for?

Question: What is the name of the paper company boss played by Steve Carell in “The Office”?

Question: In “Stranger Things,” what is the name of the town where the story takes place?

Question: In “The Simpsons,” what is the name of Homer and Marge’s daughter with spiky hair and pearls?

Question: What animated TV family lives in Springfield?

Question: In “SpongeBob SquarePants,” what kind of animal is SpongeBob?

Question: What is the name of the dragon-focused fantasy series based on George R. R. Martin’s books?

Question: In “Breaking Bad,” what subject does Walter White teach in high school?

Question: What show features the characters Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd?

Question: In “The Big Bang Theory,” what is Sheldon Cooper’s field of science?

Question: What singing competition show was originally judged by Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson?

Question: In “The Mandalorian,” what nickname did fans give Grogu before his real name was revealed?

Question: What long-running sketch comedy show airs live from New York?

Question: In “Bluey,” what kind of dog is Bluey?

Question: What TV show follows a teacher turned meth producer and his former student Jesse Pinkman?

Question: In “Seinfeld,” what is Kramer’s first name?

Sitcom TV trivia questions

Question: In “How I Met Your Mother,” what instrument does Ted steal for Robin in the first episode?

Question: What is the name of the bar in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”?

Question: In “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” what is Jake Peralta’s job?

Question: What city is the main setting of “Frasier”?

Question: In “Parks and Recreation,” what government department does Leslie Knope work in?

Question: What is the Dunphy family’s last name in “Modern Family”?

Question: In “Arrested Development,” what is the name of the frozen banana stand?

Question: Who says, “Suit up!” in “How I Met Your Mother”?

Question: In “New Girl,” what is the first name of Schmidt’s best friend, Winston’s roommate, and Jess’s love interest?

Question: Which sitcom follows six young adults living in New York City?

Question: In “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” what is Will’s relation to Uncle Phil?

Question: In “Cheers,” where does most of the series take place?

Question: What is the name of the motel in “Schitt’s Creek”?

Question: In “The Office,” who is the regional manager before Michael Scott leaves for Colorado?

Question: What show stars Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer?

Question: In “Full House,” how many daughters does Danny Tanner have?

Question: What is the name of the sarcastic maid on “The Brady Bunch”?

Question: In “Everybody Loves Raymond,” what is Raymond’s last name?

Classic TV trivia questions

Question: What classic black-and-white sitcom starred Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz?

Question: In “The Andy Griffith Show,” what is Andy Taylor’s job?

Question: What 1960s sci-fi series begins with the line, “Space, the final frontier”?

Question: In “Bewitched,” what is Samantha Stephens?

Question: What TV family lived at 1313 Mockingbird Lane in “The Munsters”?

Question: In “Happy Days,” what is the nickname of Arthur Fonzarelli?

Question: What variety show featured Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, and Harvey Korman?

Question: In “The Twilight Zone,” who served as the original host and narrator?

Question: What classic sitcom features the Clampett family moving to California?

Question: In “MAS*H,” what war is the series set during?

Question: What puppet-hosted children’s show was set on Sesame Street?

Question: In “Gilligan’s Island,” how many castaways are stranded on the island?

Question: What 1970s sitcom starred Redd Foxx as a junk dealer?

Question: In “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” what was Mary Richards’ job?

Question: What classic series follows a talking horse?

Question: In “The Addams Family,” what is the name of Gomez and Morticia’s daughter?

Question: What long-running soap opera is set in the fictional town of Salem?

Question: In “Dallas,” who famously asked, “Who shot J.R.?”

Drama and prestige TV trivia questions

Question: In “Game of Thrones,” what is the motto of House Stark?

Question: What company does the “Severance” team work for?

Question: In “The Sopranos,” what is Tony Soprano’s profession in the eyes of the law?

Question: What is the name of the fictional ad agency in “Mad Men”?

Question: In “House,” what kind of doctor is Gregory House?

Question: What yellow-jacket-wearing survival drama follows a girls’ soccer team after a plane crash?

Question: In “The Crown,” which royal family is at the center of the story?

Question: What drama follows the Roy family fighting for control of a media empire?

Question: In “The Handmaid’s Tale,” what is the name of the theocratic regime that rules the former United States?

Question: What school-teacher-turned-criminal uses the alias Heisenberg?

Question: In “Lost,” what flight crashes on the island?

Question: What legal drama stars Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter?

Question: In “Better Call Saul,” what is Jimmy McGill’s professional alias?

Question: What dystopian HBO series is based on a video game and follows Joel and Ellie?

Question: In “Westworld,” what kind of place is Westworld?

Question: What series follows FBI trainees and serial killers in the late 1970s?

Question: In “Euphoria,” what is the first name of Zendaya’s character?

Question: What prison drama stars Wentworth Miller as Michael Scofield?

Reality TV and game show trivia questions

Question: What reality competition series asks contestants to “Outwit, Outplay, Outlast”?

Question: In “The Amazing Race,” how do teams usually travel between global destinations?

Question: What game show features contestants spinning a giant wheel to win cash and prizes?

Question: Who is the longtime host most associated with “Jeopardy!”?

Question: On “Family Feud,” what is the goal of the game?

Question: What baking competition made Paul Hollywood a familiar TV face?

Question: In “Big Brother,” what is the private room where houseguests speak directly to the camera called?

Question: What singing competition asks celebrities to perform in elaborate disguises?

Question: On “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” what phrase does RuPaul often say before the final lip sync?

Question: What dating reality show hands out roses during elimination ceremonies?

Question: In “Shark Tank,” what are the investors called?

Question: What reality show follows chefs competing in timed culinary challenges?

Question: On “Deal or No Deal,” how many briefcases are used in the U.S. version?

Question: What long-running price-based game show invites contestants to “Come on down”?

Question: In “Love Is Blind,” what are the isolated rooms where contestants talk without seeing each other called?

Question: What quiz show asks contestants to answer questions while trying to be smarter than schoolkids?

Question: In “American Ninja Warrior,” contestants compete on what kind of course?

Question: What dance competition pairs celebrities with professional dancers?

Hard TV trivia questions

Question: In “The X-Files,” what are the first names of Agents Mulder and Scully?

Question: What is the name of the town in “Twin Peaks”?

Question: In “Doctor Who,” what is the Doctor’s time machine called?

Question: What fictional company is behind the shady science in “Orphan Black”?

Question: In “Black Mirror,” which episode features the virtual dating system called Coach?

Question: What was the name of the nightclub in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” that later became a magic shop workplace for the Scoobies?

Question: In “Sherlock,” who plays Dr. John Watson opposite Benedict Cumberbatch?

Question: What is the title of the final episode of “Friends”?

Question: In “The West Wing,” what is President Bartlet’s first name?

Question: What is the name of Don Draper’s wife at the start of “Mad Men”?

Question: In “Dexter,” what is Dexter Morgan’s day job?

Question: What phrase is painted on the wall in the hatch on “Lost”?

Question: In “Peaky Blinders,” what family leads the series?

Question: What is the name of the pub in “Ted Lasso” where Mae works?

Question: In “The Good Place,” what is Eleanor Shellstrop’s first assumption about where she is?

Question: What fake pharmaceutical company is central to “Dopesick”?

Question: In “Only Murders in the Building,” what is the name of the apartment building?

Question: What nickname is given to Omar Little on “The Wire” by people who fear him coming down the street?

Question: In “Boardwalk Empire,” which city is the main setting?

Question: What is the title of the fictional newspaper in “The Morning Show”?

TV trivia has a way of starting as a fun little quiz and turning into a full debate over who actually knows their shows best. Save these questions for your next game night, and do not be surprised if someone gets way too competitive about sitcoms.