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 BadWeedsThe SopranosDexter
Which 2000s show features Liz Lemon, the head writer of a sketch comedy show?
30 RockThe OfficeParks and RecreationScrubs
In which TV show does Jack Bauer fight terrorists and race against the clock?
The West Wing24AliasPrison Break
Which show features Lorelai and Rory navigating life in a small town?
Gilmore GirlsEverwoodOne Tree HillDawson’s Creek
Which TV show stars a forensic expert who leads a double life as a serial killer?
Breaking BadPrison BreakThe WireDexter
In which show does Michael Scott manage a paper company in Scranton?
30 RockThe OfficeArrested DevelopmentParks and Recreation
Which show features the character Don Draper, a brilliant but troubled advertising executive?
The ShieldThe SopranosMad MenThe West Wing
In which TV series does Carrie Bradshaw write a column about love and relationships?
Grey’s AnatomyFriendsSex and the CityDesperate Housewives
Which show stars Tony - a mob boss balancing his criminal empire and family life?
Mad MenBreaking BadThe ShieldThe Sopranos
In which show does Seth Cohen deal with high school drama in a wealthy California town?
Veronica MarsOne Tree HillGilmore GirlsThe O.C.
Which TV show features Sheldon Cooper, a brilliant but socially awkward physicist?
How I Met Your Mother30 RockThe Big Bang TheoryScrubs
In which show does Meredith work as a surgeon at Seattle Hospital?
Private PracticeHouseGrey’s AnatomyER
Which show features Omar Little, a street-savvy criminal in Baltimore?
Prison BreakBreaking BadDexterThe Wire
In which TV series features a teenage private investigator?
Buffy the Vampire SlayerVeronica MarsThe O.C.One Tree Hill
Which show stars Jack Shephard as the leader of a group of survivors stranded on a mysterious island?
FringeHeroesAliasLost
In which show does Piper Chapman navigate life inside a women’s prison?
WeedsThe L WordSix Feet UnderOrange Is the New Black
Which TV show features Barney Stinson, a suit-loving bachelor known for his catchphrases?
FriendsHow I Met Your MotherParks and RecreationThe Big Bang Theory
In which show does Nancy Botwin become a suburban marijuana dealer?
Breaking BadDexterWeedsOrange Is the New Black
Which TV series follows a brilliant but abrasive diagnostician?
ScrubsERHouse, M.D.Grey’s Anatomy
In which show does a teenage girl fight against vampires and demons?
AngelCharmedSupernaturalBuffy the Vampire Slayer

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