2000s TV Trivia: Match the Character to the TV Show!

Whether they were solving mysteries, navigating complicated relationships, or saving the world, these characters left their mark on television history. Let’s see how many you can match to the right show!

The 2000s were a golden era for television, bringing us some of the most iconic and beloved characters of all time. From small-town dramas to epic fantasy worlds, this decade introduced us to a wide range of shows that have become cultural touchstones.

But can you remember which TV show featured these memorable characters? In this quiz, we’ll test your knowledge by asking you to match these famous TV characters from the 2000s to the shows they belong to.

Whether they were solving mysteries, navigating complicated relationships, or saving the world, these characters left their mark on television history. Let’s see how many you can match to the right show!

In which show does Walter White transition from a chemistry teacher to a drug kingpin?
Breaking BadWeedsDexterThe Sopranos
Which 2000s show features Liz Lemon, the head writer of a sketch comedy show?
Parks and RecreationThe Office30 RockScrubs
In which TV show does Jack Bauer fight terrorists and race against the clock?
The West Wing24Prison BreakAlias
Which show features Lorelai and Rory navigating life in a small town?
One Tree HillEverwoodGilmore GirlsDawson’s Creek
Which TV show stars a forensic expert who leads a double life as a serial killer?
The WireDexterBreaking BadPrison Break
In which show does Michael Scott manage a paper company in Scranton?
Parks and RecreationArrested DevelopmentThe Office30 Rock
Which show features the character Don Draper, a brilliant but troubled advertising executive?
Mad MenThe SopranosThe West WingThe Shield
In which TV series does Carrie Bradshaw write a column about love and relationships?
Desperate HousewivesSex and the CityGrey’s AnatomyFriends
Which show stars Tony - a mob boss balancing his criminal empire and family life?
The SopranosMad MenBreaking BadThe Shield
In which show does Seth Cohen deal with high school drama in a wealthy California town?
The O.C.One Tree HillGilmore GirlsVeronica Mars
Which TV show features Sheldon Cooper, a brilliant but socially awkward physicist?
Scrubs30 RockThe Big Bang TheoryHow I Met Your Mother
In which show does Meredith work as a surgeon at Seattle Hospital?
ERPrivate PracticeGrey’s AnatomyHouse
Which show features Omar Little, a street-savvy criminal in Baltimore?
The WirePrison BreakDexterBreaking Bad
In which TV series features a teenage private investigator?
The O.C.Veronica MarsOne Tree HillBuffy the Vampire Slayer
Which show stars Jack Shephard as the leader of a group of survivors stranded on a mysterious island?
HeroesLostFringeAlias
In which show does Piper Chapman navigate life inside a women’s prison?
WeedsThe L WordOrange Is the New BlackSix Feet Under
Which TV show features Barney Stinson, a suit-loving bachelor known for his catchphrases?
FriendsThe Big Bang TheoryHow I Met Your MotherParks and Recreation
In which show does Nancy Botwin become a suburban marijuana dealer?
WeedsDexterBreaking BadOrange Is the New Black
Which TV series follows a brilliant but abrasive diagnostician?
ERScrubsHouse, M.D.Grey’s Anatomy
In which show does a teenage girl fight against vampires and demons?
CharmedSupernaturalBuffy the Vampire SlayerAngel

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