Trivia Quiz on 80s Tv
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
A ready-made film-tv and pop-culture quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
Relive the neon-soaked glory of 1980s television with a trivia set packed with sitcoms, action series, and unforgettable catchphrases. Perfect for nostalgic fans and friendly competition across teams and groups.
Fire up the VCR vibes and put your ‘80s TV knowledge to the test in this group trivia—covering family sitcoms, sci‑fi oddballs, iconic cars, and the decade’s most quotable moments. It’s ideal for office happy hours, classrooms, family game nights, or livestreams, and plays beautifully in team formats for quick icebreakers or full-length showdowns. Host it seamlessly in online or in-person sessions and duplicate the quiz with a single click to tailor rounds for your audience. Works great on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick, and more—just share your screen and start the countdown.
1. What was Maggie Seaver's maiden name on Growing Pains?
A) Maggie Smith
B) Maggie Malone
C) Maggie Johnson
D) Maggie Carter
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2. Name the children on "Just the Ten of Us". Bonus: Name the dog.
A) Cindy,Wendy,Marie,Connie,J.R.,Heidi
B) Cindy,Wendy,Marie,Connie,J.R.,Heidi,the twins: Melissa and Harvey
C) Cindy,Wendy,Marie,Connie,J.R.,Heidi,Harvey and Melissa
D) Cindy,Wendy,Marie,Connie,Heather,J.R.,the twins: Melissa and Harvey
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3. Which TV Heartthrob Was The First Choice To Play Indiana Jones On Film But Missed Out Due To Commitments In His TV Contract
A) Harrison Ford
B) Tom Selleck
C) Burt Reynolds
D) Nick Nolte
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4. Who played steve erkel in 'family matters'
A) Robin Williams
B) Jaleel White
C) Will Smith
D) Jerry O'Connell
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5. What was Roscoe's dogs name on the Dukes of Hazzard?
A) Flash
B) Blaze
C) Rex
D) Dash
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6. What 80s show is Frasier a spinoff of?
A) The A-Team
B) Magnum P.I.
C) Cheers!
D) Moonlighting
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7. What was ALF's girlfriend from Melmac's name?
A) Tammy
B) Rhonda
C) Lynette
D) Sophie
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8. On Different Strokes,who got kidnapped?
A) Arnold
B) Sam
C) Willis
D) Kimberly
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9. On Full House,what was Jesse's REAL first name?
A) Hermes
B) Jason
C) Jonathan
D) Jeremy
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10. Who are the three annoying neighbors in "Small Wonder"?
A) The Parkers
B) The Johnsons
C) Brandon,Bonnie,and Harriet Brendel
D) The D'Angelo family
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11. What color is the car that Starsky & Hutch drive?
A) Blue with a yellow stripe
B) Black with a white stripe
C) Red with a white swoop
D) Green with a black stripe
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12. In the A Team name Murdoch’s invisible dog
A) Rex
B) Spot
C) Billy
D) Shadow
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13. On Laverne & Shirley,what was Laverne's favorite drink?
A) Milk and Coke
B) Orange juice
C) Milk and orange soda
D) Milk and Pepsi
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14. In "Family Ties" who was Alex P. Keaton's idol?
A) Richard Nixon
B) Ronald Reagan
C) Dwight D. Eisenhower
D) George Washington
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15. Which city did Crocket and Tubbs spend most of their time in?
A) New York
B) Los Angeles
C) Havana
D) Miami Vice
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16. What show was "Whatcha talkin' 'bout Willis?" a standard catch phrase?
A) The Jeffersons
B) Family Matters
C) The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
D) Different Strokes
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17. On "Who's the Boss?",what was Samantha's liscense plate on her first car?
A) SAM1
B) BOSS1
C) LIZ2
D) SAM'S CAR
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18. What famous soap opera duo reigned on General Hospital in the eighties?
A) Frisco Jones and Felicia Scorpio
B) Luke and Laura
C) Robert Scorpio and Anna Devane
D) Dillon Quartermaine and Tracy Quartermaine
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19. What phrase did Quantum Leap's Sam Beckett use in every show
A) Here we go again!
B) Not again!
C) This is it!
D) Oh Boy
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20. Who played Jo's sailor boyfiend on the Facts of Life?
A) George Clooney
B) John Stamos
C) Rick Springfield
D) Robby Benson
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21. What planet was 'ALF' from?
A) Mars
B) Venus
C) Melmac
D) Earth
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22. What was the name of David Hasselhoff's talking car in Knight Ridder?
A) KARR
B) Kitt
C) Goliath
D) Kit
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23. Which Sci-Fi Sitcom star like to eat cats?
A) John Lithgow
B) Alf
C) Kristen Johnston
D) Jane Curtin
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24. What is the name of David Hasslehoff's Talking car in the show 'Knight Rider'?
A) KARR
B) Herbie
C) KITT
D) Delorean
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25. What was the name of the company that the characters on Taxi worked for?
A) Sunshine Cab Company
B) Empire City Cab Company
C) Big Apple Taxi
D) Blue Ribbon Cab Co.
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