Can You Name These 1980s' TV Shows?

By: Kennita Leon
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can You Name These 1980s' TV Shows?
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About This Quiz

The '80s may seem like a long time ago, but it actually wasn't. Some of the trends that were around back then are still here today and in some cases, you can even see how what people did back then, influences the way people speak, act and dress now. When it comes to television, our very favorite shows seem to have been inspired by some of the best of the '80s- some of them have even been rebooted and are on our screens today. But can you remember their names? Could you name these '80s TV shows if we show you some pictures?

Well, that's what we're going to do today. We're going to show you the likes of "Full House," "Late Night with David Letterman," "The A-Team," "Married...with Children" and "The Wonder Years." It'll be your job to correctly match each of these shows to their names. Could you do it?

Do you think you remember enough about the shows that took over the screens 30 years ago to name them from a picture? If you think you've got what it takes to ace this quiz, it's time to get started. 

Cheers
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Which '80s TV show is this?
The Walking Dead
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Cheers
Rugrats
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Cheers" is a television show which premiered in 1982. It follows the lives of a diverse group of employees and the regular customers of the Boston bar called Cheers. The Writers Guild of America rates it as "the 8th best-written TV series."

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The Cosby Show
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A show with Bill Cosby as the head of a family, what was the name of this '80s show?
Fargo
Boy Meets World
House of Cards
The Cosby Show
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Wrong Answer

"The Cosby Show" is a sitcom about the Huxtable family of Brooklyn, New York. Bill Cosby portrayed Cliff Huxtable, a husband to Claire and father to three daughters and one son. From 2015 onward, the show was removed from TV stations following sexual assault accusations made against Bill Cosby.

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Star Trek TNG
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Can you tell us what this TV show is called?
Homeland
Stranger Things
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Rick and Morty
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This Star Trek science fiction television series took place on the starship, USS Enterprise-D and the space region, Alpha Quadrant. Crew members included the likes of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Steward) as the commanding officer.

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Late Night
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More of a talk show than a sitcom, what do you remember this show's name?
Late Night with David Letterman
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The Simpsons
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Wrong Answer

This hour-long late night talk show was hosted by producer and host, David Letterman. The show featured musical performances and appearances by actors and comedians, such as George Miller and Jay Leno.

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Seinfeld
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This show is a classic. What was it called?
Seinfeld
Jerry Springer
The Cosby Show
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Seinfeld" is about the life and adventures of Jerry Seinfeld and his friends, such as George Costanza and Cosmo Kramer. The show ran for nine years and nine seasons from 1989- 1998. It ranks as No. 5 on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

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Magnum PI
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Identify this show.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Magnum, P.I.
Orange Is the New Black
Bob's Burgers
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Wrong Answer

"Magnum P.I." is about private investigator, Thomas Magnum, who incorporates his Navy Seal training into his private work as head of security at a novelist's estate in Hawaii. Tom Selleck won a Golden Globe in 1985 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series- Drama.

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Wonder Years
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Can you correctly guess what the name of this show was?
Fargo
Boy Meets World
The Walking Dead
The Wonder Years
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Wrong Answer

"The Wonder Years" is about the life of Kevin Arnold, a young American boy from the suburbs. It takes us through his life and tribulations from 12 years of age up until he was 17 years old, when the series was canceled in 1973.

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Pee-Wee
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Aimed at kids, what do you think this one's name was?
Pee-Wee's Playhouse
Stranger Things
Iron Fist
Rugrats
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This children's comedy stars Pee-wee Herman in his Playhouse in Puppet Land with his toys, puppets and anthropomorphic furniture. The series ran for five seasons until it was canceled in 1991, allegedly due to the Paul Herman's (Pee-Wee) arrest.

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Family Ties
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Tell us what this TV show's name is.
Adventure Time
Homeland
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Family Ties
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This comedy explores the familial relationship between lead actor, Alex Keaton, his liberal parents, fashionista sister Mallory and little sister Jennifer. From 1986-89, Michael J Fox (Alex P. Keaton) won the Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in the show.

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Roseanne
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A reboot of this show was just canceled due to a controversial statement by its star. What is this one's name?
Fresh Off the Boat
Roseanne
House of Cards
The Simpsons
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This show centers around the working-class Conner family as they struggle to meet their needs. The show is set in Illinois and is named after the star of the show, Roseanne Barr, who portrays Roseanne Conner.

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Kids in the Hall
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Pick the name that goes with this show.
The Flash
The Kids in the Hall
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Kids in the Hall" is a sketch comedy featuring comedians Mac McKinney, Dave Foley, Scott Thompson and Kevin McDonald. This Canadian show was inducted into Canada's Hall of Fame in 2008 and was nominated for the Gemini Awards' Best Comedy Series.

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Murphy Brown
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What name did this show go by?
Boy Meets World
Murphy Brown
Rick and Morty
Orange Is the New Black
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Murphy Brown is a sassy and hardcore news anchor and journalist, working for FYI- a fictitious television program. Candice Bergen stars as the opinionated Murphy and won the 1992 Golden Globe award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical.

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A-Team
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The movie version starred Liam Neeson, but what was the TV series called?
Fargo
The Walking Dead
The A-Team
Bob's Burgers
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Wrong Answer

"The A-Team" is an action series about disgraced members of a fictional unit of the U.S. Army who claim to be wrongly accused, break out of prison and become mercenaries. Lieutenant Colonel leads the other men, Templeton Peck, Captain Howlin and Sergeant Bosco Albert, on their adventures.

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Golden Girls
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Can you match this TV show to its name?
Homeland
Stranger Things
Rugrats
The Golden Girls
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Golden Girls" is a sitcom featuring four aged single roommates, their daily lives and their bid to find companionship, love and sex. The eldest woman, Sophia Petrillo, lives with her cynical daughter Dorothy, promiscuous Blanche and ditzy Rose.

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Murder She Wrote
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Based on this picture, what do you think this show was called?
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Murder, She Wrote
House of Cards
Iron Fist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Murder She Wrote" is a highly successful crime series featuring Jessica Fletcher as a detective and writer who is portrayed by Angela Lansbury. Lansbury has received multiple nominations and awards for her performance, including ​the 1992 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama.

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Designing Women
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Forget about the males, what was this classic show named?
Game of Thrones
Boy Meets World
The Simpsons
Designing Women
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Wrong Answer

Julia Sugarbaker, owner of a design business, works alongside her mom, Mary Jo, sister Suzanne, office manager Charlene and Anthony the delivery guy. Throughout the show, the ladies navigate through their personal and work life, with the helpful interjection of Anthony.

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MacGyver
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It didn't need more than one name to become popular, which show do you see here?
The Flash
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
MacGyver
Fargo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Angus MacGyver is a resourceful problem solver who works as a secret agent for the United States government. His knowledge of science and ability to improvise save his life and enable him to maneuver ticklish situations.

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Married With Children
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Life really does change as we age and this show reflects that. What is its name?
Orange Is the New Black
Married...With Children
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Rick and Morty
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This sitcom is about the life of American dad and former football player Al Bundy, who has settled into family life with his dysfunctional wife and kids. He lives with his lazy wife, promiscuous daughter, Kelly, and his intelligent son, Bud.

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Fraggle Rock
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What do you remember this show being known as?
Fraggle Rock
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
The Walking Dead
Fresh Off the Boat
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Fraggle Rock" is a children's puppet show about Jim Henson's muppets- Gorges, Fraggles and Doozers. These creatures live in Fraggle Rock which is really a hole in the wall of the home of Doc, a human inventor.

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Miami Vice
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Can you match this show to its name?
Homeland
Rugrats
Stranger Things
Miami Vice
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Miami Vice" is about two men- James Crockett, also known as Sonny, and Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs- who are undercover police officers working in Miami. This crime series lasted five seasons and was the winner of the Favorite TV Dramatic Program in 1986.

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Full House
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A popular show which was recently rebooted, what do you remember this one being called?
Boy Meets World
House of Cards
The Simpsons
Full House
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Full House" is an American sitcom which follows widowed sports anchor Danny Tanner who raises his three young daughters DJ, Stephanie and Michelle with the help of his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis and best friend Joey Gladstone.

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Night Flight
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A collection of different kinds of videos aired on this show, but what was its name?
Night Flight
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Bob's Burgers
Fargo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Night Flight" is an online visual-arts magazine and variety television show which ran from 1981 to 1988. Created by Stuart S. Shapiro, this late night USA program featured a variety of B-movies, offbeat shorts and rock videos.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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What do you think this show's name is?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
The Flash
Iron Fist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is an American animated series which ran for 10 seasons from December 28, 1987, to November 2, 1996. The series centers around four teenage anthropomorphic turtles who use their ninja skills to fight crime in New York City.

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Alf
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Its main character's name was Gordon, but what name did the show go by?
ALF
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Orange Is the New Black
Rick and Morty
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"ALF" is an American sitcom which follows the main character, Gordon Shumway, a friendly and sarcastic alien who befriends the suburban, middle-class Tanner family after crash-landing in their garage.

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Knight Rider
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Which of these names best matches the show in the picture?
Black Mirror
Knight Rider
Adventure Time
Game of Thrones
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Wrong Answer

"Knight Rider," which aired from 1982 to 1986, stars David Hasselhoff as the titular character who embarks on crime-fighting adventures with his technologically advanced, artificially intelligent automobile named KITT.

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Growing Pains
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Pick the name that goes with this show.
Growing Pains
Rugrats
The Walking Dead
Boy Meets World
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Growing Pains" is an ABC television show centering on members of the Seaver family and their everyday problems. The show stars Alan Thicke as the patriarch of the family who is forced to work at home when his wife resumes her job as a reporter.

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Night Court
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It doesn't sound like it would be a comedy, but it was. Which show do you see in the picture?
Breaking Bad
Night Court
Homeland
Fresh Off the Boat
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Night Court" is an NBC situation comedy set in the night shift of the Manhattan Criminal Court Part 2, presided over by Harold "Harry" T. Stone (Harry Anderson), a young, orthodox judge and amateur magician.

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Hill Street Blues
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What was this show called back in the day?
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Stranger Things
Hill Street Blues
Fargo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Hill Street Blues" is an American serial police drama which aired for seven seasons from 1981 to 1987. Set in an unnamed city, the show follows the ups and downs of the staff of a police station located on the fictitious Hill Street.

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Newhart
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Married couple Dick and Joanna did amazingly in this show. What do you remember it being called?
The Simpsons
House of Cards
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Newhart
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Newhart" is a 1982 American sitcom which ran on CBS until May 21, 1990. The show centers around a husband and wife, Dick and Joanna Loudon, who own and manage an inn situated in a rural Vermont town that is home to many odd characters.

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LA Law
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A drama series, this had to do with breaking rules and the consequences of doing so. What was the name of this show?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
L.A. Law
Orange Is the New Black
The Flash
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

L.A. Law is a 1986 legal drama series which aired on NBC for eight seasons. The show revolves around the attorneys and support staff of the fictional Los Angeles-based law firm, McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak.

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Remington Steele
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This show was all about a private investigator. Tell us what it was called.
The Walking Dead
Remington Steele
Bob's Burgers
Iron Fist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Remington Steele" is a 1982 American series starring Stephanie Zimbalist as a private investigator Laura Holt who operates a detective agency. When potential clients refuse to hire a woman, she employs a former thief and con man to pose as her male superior, Remington Steele.

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21 Jump Street
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What's this TV show's name?
21 Jump Street
Rugrats
Rick and Morty
Boy Meets World
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"21 Jump Street" is an American police procedural television series which ran from 1987 to 1991. The show follows the adventures of a squad of police officers who investigate crimes by posing as teenagers in high school, college and other teenage venues.

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Tracey Ullman
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Can you tell us what this TV show is called?
The Punisher
Breaking Bad
The Tracey Ullman Show
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Tracey Ullman Show," which aired from April 5, 1987, to May 26, 1990, is an American variety show starring Tracey Ullman. The show featured a blend of sketchy comedies, musical numbers, dance routines choreographed by Paula Abdul, and animated shorts.

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Dynasty
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A show about the Carrington family, which of these names fits the picture shown?
Homeland
Stranger Things
Dynasty
Fargo
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Wrong Answer

"Dynasty" is an ABC soap opera which follows the wealthy Carrington family; oil magnate Blake Carrington (John Forsythe), new wife, Krystle (Linda Evans), and former wife, Alexis (Joan Collins).

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He-Man
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Can you match this show to its name?
House of Cards
The Walking Dead
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" is an American animated series which ran for two seasons from 1983 to 1985. The show revolves around Prince Adam and his allies who use their powers to defend the fictional planet Eternia from the evil forces of Skeletor.

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Equalizer
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Identify what this show is known as.
The Equalizer
The Simpsons
Game of Thrones
Adventure Time
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Equalizer" is a CBS crime drama television series starring Edward Woodward as a former intelligence agent who uses the skills gained from his former career to carry out justice on behalf of innocent people who are trapped in dangerous situations.

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Perfect Strangers
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About two distant cousins, what was this sitcom known as back in the day?
Fresh Off the Boat
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Rugrats
Perfect Stranger
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Wrong Answer

"Perfect Strangers" is an American sitcom which aired on ABC for eight seasons from March 25, 1986, to August 6, 1993. The show outlines the rocky relationship between Larry Appleton and his distant cousin, Balki Bartokomous, from eastern Mediterranean Europe.

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Inspector Gadget
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What do you think this show's name is?
Bob's Burgers
The Flash
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Inspector Gadget
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Inspector Gadget" is a comic sci-fi animated series which ran on CBS from 1983 to 1986. The show chronicles the adventures of the titular character, Inspector Gadget, a dimwitted and clumsy detective with bionic gadgets built into his body.

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Saved by the Bell
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We remember Zach, Kelly and the bunch, but do you remember the name of their show?
Saved By the Bell
Orange Is the New Black
Homeland
Rick and Morty
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Saved by the Bell" is a reboot of the Disney Channel series, "Good Morning, Miss Bliss." "Saved by the Bell" aired on NBC from 1989 to 1993. The show revolves around a group of high school friends and their principal in the fictional Bayside High School.

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Smurfs
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A show that would subsequently be turned into movies starring Katy Perry, what was this animated favorite known as?
Fargo
Boy Meets World
The Smurfs
Stranger Things
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Smurfs" is an American-Belgian animated fantasy-comedy children's television series based on the Belgian comic series of the same name. The series depicts the adventures of a colony of small, blue, humanoid creatures who live in the forest in mushroom-shaped houses.

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