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  Homicide: Life on the Street   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This was great cop show.
Average, 10 Qns, joesmoke25, Apr 30 10
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  'Homicide: Life on the Street' Pt. 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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More questions about the best cop show on television.
Average, 10 Qns, joesmoke25, May 14 11
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  'Homicide: Life on the Street' Guest Stars   top quiz  
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'Homicide' had many guest stars. Some were already famous and some found fame later in their careers. Can you match these famous actors with the part they played in 'Homicide'?
Difficult, 10 Qns, joesmoke25, Jul 07 07
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  "Homicide": Baltimore's Finest    
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"Homicide: Life on the Street" was one of the finest police dramas of all time. What made it truly unique was that it was filmed almost entirely on location. Baltimore became a regular character in the program.
Average, 10 Qns, fenian1213, Apr 21 11
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  A Fan's 'Homicide' Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
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In tribute to one of the best shows ever to air--an easy quiz on 'Homicide: Life on the Streets'. Message me if you like it, I'd love to do more quizzes! (Questions as of November 2001)
Average, 20 Qns, Kiele, Apr 21 11
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  Test yourself! Homicide: Life On The Street Quiz    
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This is a quiz dedicated to the best show to ever grace a TV set. 'Homicide' remains my favorite show ever. While there are no new episodes, reruns are available on CourtTV (bless them)--I thought the show should live on in trivia form.
Tough, 10 Qns, erinanna, Apr 23 03
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  "Homicide: Life on the Street" Bit Characters    
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Well-known names have shown up as bit characters in the show. This is a quiz about some of them.
Difficult, 10 Qns, bxbarracuda, Aug 16 18
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trivia question Quick Question
The lunch bandit was eventually revealed to be. . .

From Quiz "A Fan's 'Homicide' Quiz"





Homicide Trivia Questions
1. The series premiered January 31, 1993 immediately after what event?

From Quiz "Homicide": Baltimore's Finest

Answer: Super Bowl XXVII

The post Super Bowl time slot is often used to give a big push for a new series.

2. What was Edie Falco's recurring role in 'Homicide'?

From Quiz 'Homicide: Life on the Street' Guest Stars

Answer: Wife of wounded officer

Before Edie Falco achieved fame as a mobster's wife on 'The Sopranos' she regularly appeared in small roles in movies and television shows like 'New York Undercover' and 'Law & Order'. In 'Homicide' she played Eva Thormann, the wife of patrol officer Chris Thormann who was wounded in the season one episode called "Son of a Gun". She reprised this role several more times throughout the series.

3. This famous name that showed up on a "Homicide" episode was that of the lead singer for the Seattle-area band known for the song "Would".

From Quiz "Homicide: Life on the Street" Bit Characters

Answer: Layne Staley

Layne was the lead singer for Alice in Chains and left this world way too early. The episode was "Black and Blue" and first aired on January 20th, 1994. Eddie is the lead singer of Pearl Jam, Chris was lead singer of Soundgarden and Trent is known for Nine Inch Nails.

4. What unit was Detective Tim Bayliss assigned to prior to the homicide unit?

From Quiz 'Homicide: Life on the Street' Pt. 2

Answer: Mayor's security detail

Fresh faced rookie Tim Bayliss arrived in the homicide unit from the Mayor's security detail just in time to be the detective assigned to the infamous Adina Watson murder. He never closed this case, a fact that would haunt him for the duration of the series.

5. What happened to Detective Beau Felton?

From Quiz Homicide: Life on the Street

Answer: He was killed in the line of duty

There was always mystery surrounding the departure of Det. Felton from the homicide unit. At first he was thought to have quit the department in shame after a long suspension. When he was found dead several seasons later of an apparent suicide the impending investigation found that not only was Det. Felton murdered, but he was still an active member of the Baltimore Police Department as an undercover agent in the internal affairs division.

6. In what U.S. city is 'Homicide' set?

From Quiz Homicide: Life On The Street

Answer: Baltimore

The show is set in Baltimore and filmed in the Fells Point area.

7. In a season 4 episode, the burial site of Edgar Allen Poe was featured. In fact the whole episode had a very Poe-esque feel. How did the victim and later the murderer die?

From Quiz "Homicide": Baltimore's Finest

Answer: Being walled up while still alive

The whole episode revolved around Baltimore resident Poe. His poetry was quoted and parts of the "Telltale Heart" were referenced. The killer finally began hearing phantom heartbeats and walled himself up.

8. The great improvisational actor Luis Guzman appeared in one episode of 'Homicide'. What part did he play?

From Quiz 'Homicide: Life on the Street' Guest Stars

Answer: Noisy neighbor

Luis Guzman has appeared in countless television shows and movies like 'Carlito's Way' and 'Boogie Nights' but before those excellent films he appeared as Lorenzo 'Larry' Molera in the season one episode of 'Homicide' titled "Son of a Gun". Larry Molera was Detective Bolander's wood working neighbor that was constantly hammering away in his apartment. In his only episode he stole Detective Bolander's beer, expressed his deep sorrow over a love that got away and then died mysteriously in his apartment of unknown causes. He was found in a wooden coffin he had built for a client that was never picked up.

9. This person was the bassist for the most famous grunge band.

From Quiz "Homicide: Life on the Street" Bit Characters

Answer: Chris "Krist" Novoselic

Known while playing with Nirvana as Chris, he changed his name from the English spelling to Krist, and he wrote a book called "Of Grunge and Government: Let's Fix This Broken Democracy!" The episode was "A Many Splendored Thing" and first aired on January 27th, 1994. Van has been bassist for Seattle-based Screaming Trees, Jeff Ament has been the bassist for Pearl Jam and John Paul Jones was the bassist for Led Zepplin.

10. What unit was Detective Stuart Gharty assigned to prior to the homicide unit?

From Quiz 'Homicide: Life on the Street' Pt. 2

Answer: Internal affairs

Several detectives in the homicide unit worked with Detective Gharty during the Beau Felton murder case. Detective Gharty was Felton's supervisor in the internal affairs unit when he was murdered.

11. What happened to Det. Steve Crosetti?

From Quiz Homicide: Life on the Street

Answer: He committed suicide

Det. Crosetti was killed off after actor John Polito was asked to leave the show.

12. What is Pembleton's full name?

From Quiz Homicide: Life On The Street

Answer: Francis Xavier Pembleton

This is a little nod to Frank's Catholic background. Francis Xavier was a famous missionary priest. Frank went to a Jesuit high school, as most hard-core fans know (St. Ignatius).

13. What was the name of the first episode?

From Quiz A Fan's 'Homicide' Quiz

Answer: 'Gone for Goode'

What a great beginning to a wonderful show! The Adena Watson murder was introduced at the end of this episode.

14. After a busy shift the detectives often would go for drink. What real-life tavern (called by its true name the first two seasons) was used for filming the location scenes?

From Quiz "Homicide": Baltimore's Finest

Answer: The Wharf Rat Tavern

The Wharf Rat is very old. It has a twelve foot walk-in fireplace.

15. Even a young Jake Gyllenhaal appeared in an episode of 'Homicide' when he was only fourteen years old. What role did he play?

From Quiz 'Homicide: Life on the Street' Guest Stars

Answer: Mother was murdered in a robbery

In the season two premiere episode "Bop Gun", Jake Gyllenhaal played Matt Ellison. He and his family were tourists visiting Baltimore when they were the victims of a street robbery. His mother was killed and his father, played by Robin Williams, had to keep his family together while the detectives in the homicide unit investigated.

16. In this episode, the character name will be off by one letter from the real person. The real person has been a musician in a back up band, though he might be more well-known as an actor these days.

From Quiz "Homicide: Life on the Street" Bit Characters

Answer: Stephen Van Zandt

Steven Van Brandt was the character name, while Stephen Van Zandt has been part of the E Street Band and also played Silvio on the "Sopranos". The episode was "Thrill of the Kill" and aired on November 10th, 1995. Clarence Clemons has also been in the E Street Band that has backed Bruce Springsteen, Billy Blough was in the Deleware Destroyers who backed George Thorogood, and Gary Ryan was a Blackheart for Joan Jett.

17. Which three homicide detectives were partners in a local Baltimore bar?

From Quiz Homicide: Life on the Street

Answer: Lewis, Munch and Bayliss

Det. Lewis and Det. Munch convinced rookie Det. Bayliss to invest in their dream bar located across the street from the department called the Waterfront. Det. Bayliss agreed and the trio owned and operated the bar for the duration of the series.

18. What famous actor played cop-shooter Gordon Pratt?

From Quiz Homicide: Life On The Street

Answer: Steve Buscemi

Buscemi is the man in this 2-part episode in which Felton, Howard and Bolander get shot. Frank destroys this guy in the box, but he gets out anyway--the system just doesn't work (or does it?).

19. Who did Beau Felton have an affair with?

From Quiz A Fan's 'Homicide' Quiz

Answer: Megan Russert

20. Jerry Stiller has had a long career as a television star and entertainer. He also appeared in one episode of 'Homicide'. What part did he play?

From Quiz 'Homicide: Life on the Street' Guest Stars

Answer: Bartender

In season three episode "In Search of Crimes Past", Jerry Stiller played a man known only as McGonnigal. McGonnigal was hired by Detective Munch as his new bartender at the bar he owned with Detectives Lewis and Bayliss. McGonnigal claimed he knew what would improve the bar's waning popularity, a micro-brewery. To the detective's chagrin, McGonnigal's home brew was nothing better than skunk water and he was fired.

21. This rock band guitarist made one of his only acting appearances in a role on "Homicide", and his band is also part of a roller coaster ride.

From Quiz "Homicide: Life on the Street" Bit Characters

Answer: Joe Perry

Joe Perry of Aerosmith played Joe Landrewsky and is credited as Anthony Joseph Perry. The episode was "Brotherly Love" and aired on October 16th, 1998. The roller coaster featuring Aerosmith can be found at Disney World MGM Studios. Ace is from Kiss, Ritchie from Deep Purple and Mick from Bad Company.

22. What event at the end of season four caused Det. Frank Pembleton to be placed on restricted duty at the start of season five?

From Quiz Homicide: Life on the Street

Answer: He had a stroke

Det. Pembleton suffered a stroke in the final episode of season four. He spent a good portion of the season five recovering and proving he could still function as a homicide detective.

23. 'Homicide' is based on a book by a former Baltimore journalist. Name that journalist.

From Quiz Homicide: Life On The Street

Answer: David Simon & Simon

Simon used to be a crime reporter for the Baltimore Sun, and the book 'Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets' is excellent. Highly recommended.

24. Who wrote the book on which the series was based?

From Quiz A Fan's 'Homicide' Quiz

Answer: David Simon

The book 'Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets' is a must-read for fans.

25. David Morse always seems to find a role in big films like 'Twelve Monkeys', 'Contact' and 'The Green Mile'. What part did he play in his one episode of 'Homicide'?

From Quiz 'Homicide: Life on the Street' Guest Stars

Answer: A detective's relative

In his only episode of 'Homicide' David Morse played Jim Bayliss, the very close cousin of Detective Tim Payliss. In the season three episode "Colors", Jim Bayliss was arrested for the shooting death of a teenage boy who mistakenly knocked on Jim's door and tried to force his way in because he thought there was a party inside. Jim was arrested but avoided a trial when the Grand Jury did not indict.

26. This famous name was an actor from a movie which featured the character Long John Silver.

From Quiz "Homicide: Life on the Street" Bit Characters

Answer: William Devlin

William Devlin played Morgan in 1950 version of "Treasure Island". The episode was "Finnegan's Wake" and aired on April 24th, 1998. All three other choices have captained ships in movies.

27. What was Stuart Gharty's assignment within the Baltimore Police Department at the time of 'Homicide: The Movie'?

From Quiz Homicide: Life on the Street

Answer: Homicide Lt.

It is revealed in 'Homicide: The Movie', that Stu Gharty was now a shift Lieutenant in the homicide unit although the audience is never told how or why he was promoted.

28. Which actor from 'Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring' has guest starred as a killer on the show?

From Quiz Homicide: Life On The Street

Answer: Elijah Wood

He played McPhee Broadman (spelling?), the psycho and privileged son of a Baltimore judge who kills one of his prep school classmates. Bayliss thinks he's a punk.

29. What couple on the show is married in real life?

From Quiz A Fan's 'Homicide' Quiz

Answer: Frank and Mary

Andre Braugher and Ami Brabson are married in real life. The other couples dated on the show. Reed Diamond and Michelle Forbes (Mike and Julianna) also dated off the show.

30. Bruce Campbell is best known as a regular player in Sam Raimi films, most notably 'Evil Dead' and its sequels. What role did he play in 'Homicide'?

From Quiz 'Homicide: Life on the Street' Guest Stars

Answer: Vengeful detective

Bruce Campbell appeared in the two part season four episode "Justice". He was detective Jake Rodzinsky who sought revenge for the murder of his father, a retired 30 year Baltimore cop. After the offender was arrested, he went on trial and was acquitted. He was shortly found shot to death and the homicide unit found that Jake Rodzinsky and his partner were responsible.

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