How Many of These Top Rated TV Shows Can You Name?
From gritty crime dramas to laugh-out-loud sitcoms, the world of prestige television has never been richer. This quiz puts your knowledge to the ultimate test — we show you one image, and you name the show. Simple in theory, trickier than it sounds.
The Golden Age of Television
The shows in this quiz span decades and genres, but they share one thing in common: they’re widely regarded as among the greatest TV ever made. Whether it’s the moral decay of Walter White in Breaking Bad, the Byzantine politics of Game of Thrones, or the warm familiarity of Friends, each of these series left a permanent mark on popular culture.
Some of these shows were instant smash hits. Others, like Arrested Development and Firefly, found their audiences only after cancellation. A few, like The Wire, were barely watched when they aired but are now routinely cited by critics and showrunners as the benchmark for serious television.
Crime, Comedy, and Everything Between
This quiz doesn’t stick to one genre. You’ll need to recognise a haunting nuclear disaster drama alongside a space western that was cancelled too soon. A classic 1990s sitcom about nothing sits alongside a deeply unsettling British anthology about technology. Whether your comfort zone is British comedy or American prestige drama, this quiz has something to test you.
Can You Name All 20?
Only true TV obsessives will get a perfect score. Some of these shows are obvious — others might catch you out if you haven’t seen them. Hit Start above and find out how many you can name.