Classic Sitcom Catchphrases
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Which character said 'D'oh!' on a famous animated sitcom?
About Classic Sitcom Catchphrases
Can you match these iconic TV catchphrases to the right show or character? Classic Sitcom Catchphrases packs 20 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 12 easy, 7 medium, 1 hard questions into a relaxed session of roughly 9 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Which character said 'D'oh!' on a famous animated sitcom?
Answer: Homer Simpson
Homer Simpson's 'D'oh!' became so iconic it was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2001.
2. 'Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!' is associated with which show?
Answer: I Love Lucy
Though Ricky never said these exact words on I Love Lucy, the phrase became synonymous with Desi Arnaz's character scolding Lucy.
3. On which show would you hear 'Dy-no-mite!'?
Answer: Good Times
Jimmie Walker's character J.J. Evans made 'Dy-no-mite!' his signature catchphrase on Good Times (1974-1979).
4. Who said 'How you doin'?' as a pickup line on Friends?
Answer: Joey
Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) used 'How you doin'?' as his signature flirtatious greeting throughout the series.
5. 'One of these days, Alice... pow, right to the moon!' was Ralph Kramden's line on which show?
Answer: The Honeymooners
Jackie Gleason as Ralph Kramden used this exaggerated threat (never carried out!) on The Honeymooners (1955-1956).
Things you'll learn along the way
- Robin Williams as Mork from Ork used 'Nanu Nanu' as an Orkan greeting on Mork & Mindy (1978-1982).
- Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) used 'Bazinga!' on The Big Bang Theory to indicate he'd made a joke.
- The Soup Nazi's 'No soup for you!' from the 1995 episode became one of Seinfeld's most quoted lines.
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Classic Sitcom Catchphrases has 20 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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