American TV-Series Quiz – 10 Questions

# 1: Lincoln Burrows and Michael Scofield are two main characters in what TV series?

House of Cards The Walking Dead Prison Break Heroes

Prison Break is an American television drama series created by Paul Scheuring. It ran between 2005 and 2009. Dominic Purcell plays Lincoln Burrows, who is wrongfully accused of and charged with murder. Wentworth Miller plays Michael Scofield, Lincoln's brother. Michael Scofield creates elaborate plans to help his brother escape from prison.

# 2: The title character in the American TV series Perry Mason is based on books written by:

Dorothy Sayers Erle Stanley Gardner Raymond Chandler Rex Stout

The fictional Los Angeles defense attorney Perry Mason originally appeared in books by Erle Stanley Gardner.

# 3: Mark Frost and David Lynch created this TV series about the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer:

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Twin Peaks is an American television serial drama created by Mark Frost and David Lynch. It revolves around the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer. Its pilot episode was first broadcast in 1990.

# 4: What American actor and race car driver plays the role as neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd in Grey’s Anatomy?

Michael James Lewis Kevin McKidd David Schwimmer Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey is an American actor and race car driver. He is perhaps best known for his role as neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. He has also appeared in several films, including Made of Honor, Sweet Home Alabama, and Valentine's Day.

# 5: In 2011, Charlie Sheen was replaced by Ashton Kutcher in this American sitcom:

Anger Management How I Met Your Mother That '70s Show Two and a Half Men

The production of Two and a Half Menwas ended for the rest of the eighth season in 2011. In the ninth-season premiere Charlie Sheen's character had been killed off and replaced by Walden Schmidt, played by Ashton Kutcher.

# 6: In which city in United States was the TV show Cheers set?

Albuquerque, NM Las Vegas, NV New York City, NY Boston, MA

Cheers is an American sitcom that ran from 1982 to 1993. The show is set in a bar named Cheers in Boston, Massachusetts. It revolves around a group of locals that meet to drink, relax, and socialize. Ted Danson plays the lead character Sam Malone and Kirstie Alley plays Rebecca Howe.

# 7: Téa Leoni plays the role as Dr. Elizabeth Adams McCord in which TV series?

The Naked Truth Grey's Anatomy Madam Secretary House of Cards

Madam Secretary is an American television series that premiered in 2014. It stars Téa Leoni as Elizabeth Adams McCord, United States Secretary of State.

# 8: In what TV-series do the numbers 4, 8, 15, 16, 23 and 42 play a significant role?

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The numbers 4, 8, 15, 16, 23 and 42 frequently recurred in Lost.

# 9: Gillian Anderson plays the role as Dana Scully in which TV series?

Body of Proof X-files Millennium Hannibal

The X-Files is an American TV series created by Chris Carter. It ran nine seasons, from 1993 to 2002 on Fox, spanning 202 episodes. The series revolves around FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.

# 10: Showtime’s political thriller TV series Homeland is based on a series originally produced in which country?

Sweden South Africa Israel Turkey

Homeland is based on the Israeli series Hatufim (English title: Prisoners of War).

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10 Questions about American TV-Series

It is said that the average American spends almost 3 hours daily watching TV. It adds up to about 20 hours per week. If you are like the average American or if you like spending time immersed in the lives of characters portrayed on different shows, you’ll have no problem scoring high on this American TV-series quiz. Give it a try!