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 BadThe SopranosDexterWeeds
Which 2000s show features Liz Lemon, the head writer of a sketch comedy show?
Parks and RecreationScrubs30 RockThe Office
In which TV show does Jack Bauer fight terrorists and race against the clock?
24Prison BreakAliasThe West Wing
Which show features Lorelai and Rory navigating life in a small town?
Gilmore GirlsDawson’s CreekEverwoodOne Tree Hill
Which TV show stars a forensic expert who leads a double life as a serial killer?
DexterPrison BreakBreaking BadThe Wire
In which show does Michael Scott manage a paper company in Scranton?
Parks and RecreationThe Office30 RockArrested Development
Which show features the character Don Draper, a brilliant but troubled advertising executive?
The West WingMad MenThe SopranosThe Shield
In which TV series does Carrie Bradshaw write a column about love and relationships?
FriendsGrey’s AnatomyDesperate HousewivesSex and the City
Which show stars Tony - a mob boss balancing his criminal empire and family life?
Breaking BadThe ShieldThe SopranosMad Men
In which show does Seth Cohen deal with high school drama in a wealthy California town?
Gilmore GirlsOne Tree HillThe O.C.Veronica Mars
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?
Grey’s AnatomyHousePrivate PracticeER
Which show features Omar Little, a street-savvy criminal in Baltimore?
Prison BreakDexterThe WireBreaking 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?
HeroesFringeLostAlias
In which show does Piper Chapman navigate life inside a women’s prison?
WeedsOrange Is the New BlackSix Feet UnderThe L Word
Which TV show features Barney Stinson, a suit-loving bachelor known for his catchphrases?
How I Met Your MotherThe Big Bang TheoryFriendsParks and Recreation
In which show does Nancy Botwin become a suburban marijuana dealer?
WeedsOrange Is the New BlackBreaking BadDexter
Which TV series follows a brilliant but abrasive diagnostician?
ERScrubsGrey’s AnatomyHouse, M.D.
In which show does a teenage girl fight against vampires and demons?
CharmedAngelBuffy the Vampire SlayerSupernatural

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