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CHiPs Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions about "CHiPs," the slightly cheesy, but entertaining, 1970s-80s cop show. Some facts were verified on the "CHiPs Online" web site

A multiple-choice quiz by karock. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
karock

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
82,392

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3531

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. For how many seasons was "CHiPs" on the air on network TV? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the actor who replaced Larry Wilcox as Ponch's partner for season 6? Hint

Tom Reilly

Michael Dorn

Brodie Greer

Robert Pine

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following actors did not make a guest appearance on the show? Hint

Florence Henderson

Robert Englund

Michelle Pfeiffer

Rich Little

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Question 4 of 10

4. What recurring character was played by Lou Wagner? Hint

Artie Grossman

Harlan Arliss

Jed Turner

Barry Baricza

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Question 5 of 10

5. What kind of car did Ponch drive throughout most of the show's run? Hint

Chevy Pickup

Chevy Nova

Pontiac Firebird

Ford Mustang

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Question 6 of 10

6. What famous Olympian appeared in several "CHiPs" episodes?

Answer: (2words, full name-1976 summer Olympics)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ponch and Jon never drew a gun on a suspect during the show's run.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What '70s teen idol appeared in both of the "Roller Disco" episodes and performed one of his songs at the end of the second episode? Hint

Andy Gibb

Shaun Cassidy

Leif Garrett

David Cassidy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why did Jon Baker leave the CHP after season 5? Hint

He got married

He was killed in the line of duty

He was fired

He went back home to Wyoming to work on the family farm

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Question 10 of 10

10. What make of motorcycles did Ponch and Jon ride on the series? Hint

Honda

BMW

Kawasaki

Harley-Davidson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For how many seasons was "CHiPs" on the air on network TV?

Answer: 6

"CHiPs" ran on NBC from the fall of 1977 to the spring of 1983. Reruns have been shown in syndication over the years.

2. What was the name of the actor who replaced Larry Wilcox as Ponch's partner for season 6?

Answer: Tom Reilly

Tom Reilly played Bobby "Hot Dog" Nelson during the final season of the show. Bruce Nelson, portrayed by Bruce Penhall, became Ponch's partner later in the season. Erik Estrada reportedly did not get along well with Reilly, leading to his diminished role on the show during the second half of the season. Brodie Greer played Barry Baricza and Michael Dorn of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" played Jedediah Turner on "CHiPs."

3. Which of the following actors did not make a guest appearance on the show?

Answer: Florence Henderson

Henderson never appeared in "CHiPs," but the other three actors all appeared in at least one episode.

4. What recurring character was played by Lou Wagner?

Answer: Harlan Arliss

Wagner portrayed Harlan, the CHP Central mechanic who wanted to be a CHP officer, but was too short. The other characters were played by Paul Linke (Grossman), Michael Dorn (Turner), and Brodie Greer (Baricza).

5. What kind of car did Ponch drive throughout most of the show's run?

Answer: Pontiac Firebird

Ponch drove an early-1970s Firebird from seasons 2 through 5. He got an '82 Trans Am for the final season. Jon drove a Chevy Pickup during most of his time on the show.

6. What famous Olympian appeared in several "CHiPs" episodes?

Answer: Bruce Jenner

Jenner portrayed Officer Steve McLeish, Jon's partner for several episodes while Erik Estrada was involved in a contract dispute. Jenner and Estrada also appeared together in a few episodes.

7. Ponch and Jon never drew a gun on a suspect during the show's run.

Answer: True

Barry Baricza drew his gun a few times on the show, but neither Ponch nor Jon ever did.

8. What '70s teen idol appeared in both of the "Roller Disco" episodes and performed one of his songs at the end of the second episode?

Answer: Leif Garrett

Garrett portrayed Jimmy Tyler, who was supposed to be a big rock star and one of Ponch's favorites. He performed the song "Give In" at the CHP "Skate with the Stars" benefit in Part II of "Roller Disco."

9. Why did Jon Baker leave the CHP after season 5?

Answer: He went back home to Wyoming to work on the family farm

Larry Wilcox left the show after the fifth season primarily because of his difficulties in getting along with Erik Estrada. However, he did return for "CHiPs '99," in which he was again paired with Estrada.

10. What make of motorcycles did Ponch and Jon ride on the series?

Answer: Kawasaki

All of the motorcycle officers on "CHiPs" rode Kawasaki 1000s on the series, but they rode BMW motorcycles in "CHiPs '99."

Source: Author karock

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