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Quiz about TV Theme Songs
Quiz about TV Theme Songs

TV Theme Songs Trivia Quiz


In this quiz, you will be tested on some theme songs from some TV shows. Enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by Lpez. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Lpez
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
358,659
Updated
Jul 10 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1112
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (10/10), Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 173 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The theme song for the show "House, M.D." was a 1998 hit by the band "Massive Attack". What is the name of this song? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 2007, "The Big Bang Theory" premiered on CBS. Which Canadian band provided the theme song for the show? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The original "Law & Order" ran from 1990 to 2010. Which person is responsible for composing the theme song and all the music for the show? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Danny Elfman is the composer of the theme song for which animated show? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A very well-known theme song is the one from "Friends". Which duo made "I'll Be There For You"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which band made all three theme songs for "CSI", "CSI: Miami" and "CSI: New York"?
(Hint: they are called "Who Are You", "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "Baba O'Riley", respectively.)

Answer: (2 words, think Roger Daltry)
Question 7 of 10
7. Rock band "Remy Zero" released the song "Save Me" in 2001. Which of the following shows used it as a theme song? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Boss of Me" served as the theme song for which TV show starring Frankie Muniz? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "The Solids" created a song called "Hey, Beautiful", but which TV show used it as a theme song? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which band is the composer of the theme music for "South Park"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The theme song for the show "House, M.D." was a 1998 hit by the band "Massive Attack". What is the name of this song?

Answer: Teardrop

"Teardrop" was released in 1998 as part of their album "Mezzanine". "House, M.D." was a popular show starring Hugh Laurie as Dr. House, a sarcastic and rude doctor but an excellent diagnostician. The show lasted from 2004 to 2012.

All songs listed are singles by the band.
2. In 2007, "The Big Bang Theory" premiered on CBS. Which Canadian band provided the theme song for the show?

Answer: Barenaked Ladies

The "Barenaked Ladies" were founded in 1988, in Ontario, Canada. The song was specifically made for the show, which deals with four scientists and their personal lives. The comedy won the Favorite Network TV Comedy award in the 39th People's Choice Awards. Jim Parsons, who plays Sheldon, and Kaley Cuoco, who plays Penny, have won several awards.
3. The original "Law & Order" ran from 1990 to 2010. Which person is responsible for composing the theme song and all the music for the show?

Answer: Mike Post

Apart from "Law & Order", Post has also composed for shows like "NYPD Blue" and "L.A. Law". Dick Wolf is the executive producer and creator of the show.

Joey Newman provides music for the show "The Middle", while Mike Altman is the composer of the theme song of "M*A*S*H".
4. Danny Elfman is the composer of the theme song for which animated show?

Answer: The Simpsons

The theme song was composed in 1989 by Elfman, who was approached by Matt Groening, creator of the show, and was asked to make a "retro style piece". His other works include the "Men In Black" movies and the "Spiderman" movies, although his most successful song was definitely the one composed for Groening's show. He has worked in conjunction with Tim Burton.
5. A very well-known theme song is the one from "Friends". Which duo made "I'll Be There For You"?

Answer: The Rembrandts

All the options are famous musical duos, but the ones who recorded "I'll Be There For You", which was written by David Crane and Marta Kauffman (the show's producers) were no other than "The Rembrandts". "Friends" was a comedy that lasted from 1994 to 2004, recording a total of ten seasons.
6. Which band made all three theme songs for "CSI", "CSI: Miami" and "CSI: New York"? (Hint: they are called "Who Are You", "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "Baba O'Riley", respectively.)

Answer: The Who

All theme songs were made by "The Who", band formed by Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Doug Sandom, Keith Moon and Kenney Jones. CSI stands for Crime Scene Investigation, as the shows follow the procedures of the police in searching physical evidence of crimes, and those who are responsible.
7. Rock band "Remy Zero" released the song "Save Me" in 2001. Which of the following shows used it as a theme song?

Answer: Smallville

"Save Me" reached position number 27 as a peak position in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for Modern Rock Tracks. Its highest place in any charts was number 16, in the France Singles Top 100 list. "Smallville" is a Superman-based show starring Tom Welling as Clark Kent.
8. "Boss of Me" served as the theme song for which TV show starring Frankie Muniz?

Answer: Malcolm in the Middle

"Boss of Me" is a song by band "They Might Be Giants", used for the show which lasted six years, from 2000 to 2006, and starred Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield and Erik Per Sullivan.
9. "The Solids" created a song called "Hey, Beautiful", but which TV show used it as a theme song?

Answer: How I Met Your Mother

"The Solids" have been writing and performing music since their creation in 1996. "How I Met Your Mother" stars Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Radnor and Jason Segel, and has a total of nine seasons. On January 2013, CBS announced that the ninth season would be the final season.
10. Which band is the composer of the theme music for "South Park"?

Answer: Primus

Primus was formed in 1984 by Les Claypool and Todd Huth. The show is about the lives of Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman and Kenny McCormick, four kids who live in the town of South Park. The show was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Source: Author Lpez

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