80s TV Trivia

Magnum, P.I.

• Iconic Hawaiian Locations

• Poll: Which iconic Hawaiian location in Magnum, P.I. best captures the show's spirit?

Dynasty

• Fashion of the Carringtons

• Poll: Who had the most iconic fashion style in Dynasty (1981)?

The Space Age

• Cosmic Age Mysteries

• Poll: Did the portrayal of AI in Cosmic Age Mysteries predict our future?

Time Bandits

• Time Travel Artifacts

• Poll: If you had the Time Bandits' map, which era would you visit first?

Cheers

• Carla Tortelli
• Cheers Bar (Boston)
• Cliff Clavin
• Coach Ernie Pantusso
• Diane Chambers
• Norm Peterson
• Rebecca Howe
• Sam Malone
• Woody Boyd

• Poll: What made Carla Tortelli such an unforgettable part of Cheers?
• Poll: What made Cliff Clavin most entertaining on Cheers?
• Poll: What made Coach Ernie Pantusso most lovable on Cheers?
• Poll: What made Diane Chambers most unforgettable on Cheers?
• Poll: What made Norm Peterson so unforgettable on Cheers?
• Poll: What made Rebecca Howe most memorable on Cheers?
• Poll: What made Sam Malone the most memorable part of Cheers?
• Poll: What made Woody Boyd such a beloved part of Cheers?
• Poll: Which Cheers regular made the bar feel most like home?

Fame

• Dance Choreography
• Legendary Dance Routines

• Poll: Which Fame dance routine best captures the spirit of the '80s?
• Poll: Who had the most impactful dance choreography in Fame (1982)?

St. Elsewhere

• Community Hospital Conflicts

• Poll: Did St. Elsewhere's portrayal of hospital conflicts enhance realism?

Thriller

• Michael Jackson's Thriller Album and Music Videos

Miami Vice

• Detective Sonny Crockett
• Sonny Crockett's Ferrari

• Poll: Which of Sonny Crockett's Ferraris in Miami Vice (1984) best represents the show's aesthetic?
• Poll: Who was the best romantic interest for Detective Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice (1984)?

Murder, She Wrote

• Adventure-Filled Investigations
• Angela Lansbury
• Cabot Cove
• Unconventional Female Detectives

• Poll: Is Jessica Fletcher's success due to her intellect or luck?
• Poll: Which episode best showcases Jessica's detective skills?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling guest star on Murder, She Wrote alongside Angela Lansbury?
• Poll: Who was the most intriguing murder suspect in Cabot Cove on Murder, She Wrote?

Robin of Sherwood

• Legend of Robin Hood
• Sherwood Forest Locations

• Poll: Which Sherwood Forest location in Robin of Sherwood (1984) best captures the spirit of the legend?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling Robin Hood in Robin of Sherwood (1984)?

Splash!

• Mythical Sea Creatures

• Poll: Should Madison's secret be revealed to the world?

The Golden Girls

• Classic TV Sitcoms
• The Golden Girls' Miami House

• Poll: Was Dorothy's sarcasm a defense or her true nature?
• Poll: Who was the best decorator of The Golden Girls' Miami House?

Casualty

• Best Casualty Storylines

• Poll: Best Casualty storyline that left a lasting impact?

L.A. Law

• Legal Drama Tropes

• Poll: Who was the most compelling L.A. Law character due to their legal drama tropes?

Matlock

• Courtroom Drama Moments
• Iconic Private Investigator Cases

• Poll: Most shocking Matlock courtroom twist?
• Poll: Which Matlock case had the most surprising twist?

Pee-wee's Playhouse

• Chairry
• The Magic Screen

• Poll: Do you think Chairry from Pee-wee's Playhouse was more than just a prop?
• Poll: What was the most impactful lesson learned from The Magic Screen in Pee-wee's Playhouse?

Takeshi's Castle

• The Obstacle Course

• Poll: Which obstacle from Takeshi's Castle (1986) was the most challenging?

Top Gun

• Maverick's F-14 Tomcat
• Maverick's F-14A Tomcat
• Tom Cruise's Maverick

• Poll: Was Maverick's reckless flying style justified in Top Gun (1986)?
• Poll: Who truly owned the skies in Top Gun (1986)?
• Poll: Who was the best co-pilot for Maverick's F-14A Tomcat in Top Gun (1986)?

Full House

• Heartfelt Reunion Moments

• Poll: Which Full House reunion moment touched your heart the most?

Kevin Costner's The Untouchables

• The Untouchables Team

• Poll: Who was the most compelling character in The Untouchables (1987)?

Star Trek: The Next Generation

• The Holodeck

• Poll: Which Holodeck episode from Star Trek: The Next Generation had the most profound impact?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

• Epic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Battles
• Favorite Pizza Moments
• Favorite Sensei Splinter Quotes
• Iconic Turtle Villains
• Iconic Turtle Weapons
• Legendary Turtle Allies
• The Art of Ninja Training
• TMNT Battle Vehicles: The Turtlevan

• Poll: Best pizza moment in TMNT (1987)?
• Poll: Is Splinter's training method the best for the Turtles' growth?
• Poll: Is the Turtlevan the ultimate TMNT vehicle?
• Poll: Which Legendary Turtle Ally had the most impact on the series?
• Poll: Which Sensei Splinter quote from TMNT (1987) resonates most?
• Poll: Which TMNT 1987 villain had the most compelling backstory?
• Poll: Which TMNT battle was the most epic?
• Poll: Which Turtle's weapon best represents their personality?

The Running Man

• The Running Man Game

• Poll: Who was the most memorable Stalker in The Running Man (1987)?

The Secret Garden

• Mary Lennox's Transformation in The Secret Garden

• Poll: Is Mary's character transformation one of literature's best redemption arcs?

Unsolved Mysteries

• Forensic Evidence
• Hosts and Narrators
• Iconic Narrations by Robert Stack

• Poll: Which Robert Stack narration in Unsolved Mysteries (1987) left the most lasting impact?
• Poll: Which unsolved mystery from the 1987 series do you think could be solved with today's forensic technology?
• Poll: Who was the most compelling host of Unsolved Mysteries (1987)?

48 Hours

• Infamous True Crime Stories

• Poll: Which 48 Hours true crime story left the biggest impact on you?

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series

• Freddy Krueger's Glove

• Poll: Which version of Freddy Krueger's glove in A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series (1988) was the most terrifying?

Mahabharat

• Epic Battles of Kurukshetra

• Poll: Which character's strategy was most pivotal in Kurukshetra?

Mystery Science Theater 3000

• Cinematic Spoofs and Commentary

• Poll: Which MST3K spoof best critiques its original film?

Shark Week

• Great White Shark Encounters

• Poll: Which Shark Week (1988) encounter with a Great White left the biggest impact on you?

Agatha Christie's Poirot

• Cozy British Mysteries
• Hercule Poirot's Little Grey Cells

• Poll: Is Poirot's methodical approach more genius or obsession?
• Poll: Which Poirot's 'little grey cells' moment was the most impressive?

Agatha Christie’s Poirot

• Cozy Detective Work

• Poll: Is Poirot's reliance on little grey cells overrated?

Alien Nation

• Alien Culture Integration
• Alien Society Integration

• Poll: Can Alien Nation's integration themes apply today?
• Poll: Did Alien Nation portray alien integration realistically?

American Gladiators

• Competitive Grit and Glory

• Poll: Did American Gladiators (1989) set the gold standard for competition shows?

Baywatch

• Best Beach Rescues
• Daring Beach Rescues
• Famed Beach Lifeguard Rescues
• Iconic Lifeguard Moments
• Legendary Lifeguard Rescues
• Memorable Beach Moments
• Rescue Mission Heroes

• Poll: Best Beach Rescue in Baywatch (1989): Which was the most iconic?
• Poll: Which Baywatch beach moment left the biggest impact?
• Poll: Which Baywatch hero had the most impactful rescue mission?
• Poll: Which Baywatch lifeguard moment best defines heroism?
• Poll: Which Baywatch rescue was the most iconic?
• Poll: Which Baywatch rescue was the most iconic?
• Poll: Which Baywatch rescue was the most iconic?

Cops

• Jaw-Dropping Undercover Stings

• Poll: Which undercover sting in Cops (1989) was the most shocking?

Dead Poets Society

• Iconic Literary Teachers

• Poll: Which Dead Poets Society lesson resonates most today?

Family Matters

• Nostalgic Family Values

• Poll: Did Family Matters capture true family values or idealize them?

Poirot

• Famous Mustaches

• Poll: Which Poirot mustache from the 1989 series best represents the character's meticulous nature?

Quantum Leap

• Project Quantum Leap
• Time Travel Paradoxes

• Poll: Did Sam Beckett's actions improve or complicate the timeline?
• Poll: Who was the most impactful character Sam Beckett leaped into in Quantum Leap?

Seinfeld

• Cosmo Kramer
• Elaine Benes
• George Costanza
• Jerry Seinfeld
• Newman
• Seinfeld (1989) Creation and Writing

• Poll: What made Newman such a perfect Seinfeld nemesis?
• Poll: What made Seinfeld's writing truly genius?
• Poll: What was Elaine Benes' most iconic Seinfeld moment?
• Poll: Which George Costanza scheme was his most absurdly brilliant?
• Poll: Which Jerry Seinfeld trait made him the funniest on Seinfeld?
• Poll: Which Kramer trait made him the most unforgettable on Seinfeld?

Tales from the Crypt

• Cryptkeeper
• Psychological Terrors of Small Towns

• Poll: Which Cryptkeeper's pun-laden introduction from Tales from the Crypt (1989) is your favorite?
• Poll: Which small-town terror in Tales from the Crypt haunts you most?

The Little Mermaid

• Ariel

• Poll: Do you think Ariel gave up too much for love in The Little Mermaid (1989)?

The Simpsons

• Springfield
• Waylon Smithers

• Poll: Was Smithers' unrequited love for Burns the show's most tragic ongoing storyline?
• Poll: What makes Springfield the greatest fictional TV town ever?