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#1 Klingons respect their disabled comrades, and those who are old, injuried, and helpless.
Explanation
Klingon culture values strength and honor above all; they traditionally view the disabled, elderly, and helpless as burdens, often preferring an honorable death.
#2 In the Sci-Fi television show Doctor Who, who plays the Tenth Doctor?
Explanation
David Tennant portrayed the Tenth Doctor from 2005-2010 and is often cited as one of the most popular actors to play the role, known for his energetic and charismatic performance.
#3 This composer worked on the 2003 TV series Battlestar Galatica.
Explanation
Bear McCreary composed the acclaimed score for the 2004 Battlestar Galactica reboot, incorporating ethnic instruments and innovative musical arrangements that became iconic to the series.
#4 What is the title of The Allman Brothers Band instrumental used as the theme to the BBC motoring show, 'Top Gear'?
Explanation
'Jessica' by The Allman Brothers Band has been the theme song for Top Gear since the show's 2002 reboot, perfectly capturing the show's high-energy automotive spirit.
#5 In the TV series "Person of Interest", who plays the character "Harold Finch"?
Explanation
Michael Emerson, known for his role as Benjamin Linus in Lost, played the mysterious software engineer Harold Finch who created The Machine in Person of Interest.
#6 What year was Netflix founded?
Explanation
Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph as a DVD-by-mail service before evolving into the streaming giant we know today.
#7 Like his character in "Parks and Recreation", Aziz Ansari was born in South Carolina.
Explanation
Aziz Ansari was indeed born in Columbia, South Carolina, just like his character Tom Haverford was from South Carolina in Parks and Recreation.
#8 From what show is the character "James Doakes"?
Explanation
James Doakes was a detective sergeant in Miami Metro Police and Dexter's suspicious colleague who often said 'Surprise, motherf***er!' in the Showtime series Dexter.
#9 In Game of Thrones what is the name of Jon Snow's sword?
Explanation
Longclaw is a Valyrian steel bastard sword given to Jon Snow by Lord Commander Jeor Mormont, featuring a wolf's head pommel instead of the original bear.
#10 In which year did the British television series "The Bill" end?
Explanation
The Bill, a long-running British police procedural set in the fictional Sun Hill police station, ended in 2010 after 27 years on air.
#11 Who composed the theme song for The Simpsons?
Explanation
Danny Elfman, famous for his film scores and as the frontman of Oingo Boingo, composed The Simpsons' iconic opening theme in just two days.
#12 In AMC's "The Walking Dead," the characters Rick, Carl, Daryl, Morgan, Carol and Maggie were introduced in Season 1.
Explanation
While Rick, Carl, Daryl, Morgan, and Carol were introduced in Season 1, Maggie Greene didn't appear until Season 2 when the group arrived at her family's farm.
#13 Alan Reed is known for providing the voice of which character?
Explanation
Alan Reed was the original voice actor for Fred Flintstone in the classic Hanna-Barbera animated series The Flintstones, giving the character his distinctive 'Yabba Dabba Doo!' catchphrase.
#14 Which of the following was not an actor/actress on the American television show "Saturday Night Live" in Season 42?
Explanation
Tina Fey was an SNL cast member from 2000-2006 and head writer, but had already left by Season 42 (2016-2017). She occasionally returns as a guest host.
#15 What was Nickelodeon's original name?
Explanation
Nickelodeon was originally called 'Pinwheel' when it launched in 1977, named after its flagship show, before being renamed Nickelodeon in 1979.
#16 What does Bart sell his soul for in The Simpsons episode 'Bart Sells His Soul'?
Explanation
In this classic Simpsons episode, Bart sells his soul to Milhouse for $5 after being told by Reverend Lovejoy that souls exist, leading to existential consequences.
#17 Dee from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has dated all of the following guys EXCEPT
Explanation
While Dee has dated many questionable men throughout the series, Cricket (Matthew Mara) was Mac's friend who had a crush on Dee, but they never actually dated.
#18 Bob Ross was a US Air Force pilot.
Explanation
Bob Ross served in the US Air Force but was not a pilot; he was a drill sergeant and records technician before becoming the beloved painting instructor on 'The Joy of Painting.'
#19 In the Netflix show, Stranger Things, what song would Will sing to himself as he was missing?
Explanation
'Should I Stay or Should I Go?' by The Clash was the song Jonathan taught Will to calm himself down, and it became a lifeline for Will while trapped in the Upside Down.
#20 In Battlestar Galactica (2004), what is the name of the President of the Twelve Colonies?
Explanation
Laura Roslin, played by Mary McDonnell, became President after the Cylon attack destroyed most of the colonial government, leading the surviving humans with determination and political acumen.
#21 The fictional movie 'Rochelle, Rochelle' features in which sitcom?
Explanation
'Rochelle, Rochelle: A Young Girl's Strange, Erotic Journey from Milan to Minsk' was a recurring fictional movie reference in Seinfeld, often mentioned by the characters.
#22 Which movie served as the KTMA pilot episode for the show "Mystery Science Theater 3000"?
Explanation
'The Green Slime' was the first movie riffed on MST3K when it premiered on KTMA in Minneapolis in 1988, launching the beloved show's format of comedically commenting on B-movies.
#23 In what year did "The Big Bang Theory" debut on CBS?
Explanation
The Big Bang Theory premiered on September 24, 2007, and ran for 12 seasons until 2019, becoming one of the most popular sitcoms of the 2000s and 2010s.
#24 In the episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, "Survival of the Idiots", Spongebob called Patrick which nickname?
Explanation
In 'Survival of the Idiots,' SpongeBob calls Patrick 'Pinhead Larry' when they're trapped in Sandy's treedome during her hibernation, leading to their typical comedic antics.
#25 In the television show "Lazy Town", who is the actor of Robbie Rotten?
Explanation
Stefán Karl Stefánsson played the villain Robbie Rotten in LazyTown and became a beloved internet meme, particularly for the song 'We Are Number One.'
#26 What is the name of the inspector in the series "On the Buses"?
Explanation
Inspector Cyril Blake, nicknamed 'Blakey,' was the strict bus inspector and frequent antagonist to Stan and Jack in the British sitcom 'On the Buses' (1969-1973).
#27 In "Star Trek", Klingons are commonly referred to as "Black Elves".
Explanation
Klingons are not referred to as 'Black Elves' in Star Trek. They are typically called Klingons or sometimes 'warriors' or 'aliens' by other species.
#28 Who co-founded the YouTube Let's Play channel "Game Grumps" alongside Newgrounds animator Egoraptor?
Explanation
JonTron (Jon Jafari) co-founded Game Grumps with Arin 'Egoraptor' Hanson in 2012, though he left the show in 2013 and was replaced by Dan Avidan.
#29 In Breaking Bad, the initials W.W. refer to which of the following?
Explanation
The initials W.W. refer to Walter White, the show's protagonist, though Hank jokingly suggests it could be Walt Whitman when he finds the dedication in Gale's book.
#30 Who was the star of the TV series "24"?
Explanation
Kiefer Sutherland starred as federal agent Jack Bauer in 24, a role that earned him an Emmy Award and made him synonymous with intense action television.
#31 Which actor was not a major character in TV Show Freaks and Geeks?
Explanation
While Jason Segel, Seth Rogen, and James Franco were all part of Freaks and Geeks, Jonah Hill was not in the show, though he later worked with many of the same actors in other projects.
#32 Who was the winner of the 2016 WWE Royal Rumble?
Explanation
Triple H won the 2016 Royal Rumble match to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion, entering at #30 and eliminating Dean Ambrose for the victory.
#33 Which character does voice actress Tara Strong NOT voice?
Explanation
Tara Strong voices Twilight Sparkle, Timmy Turner, and Harley Quinn, but Bubbles in the 2016 Powerpuff Girls reboot was voiced by Kristen Li, not Tara Strong.
#34 Pat Cashman, the announcer for Super Smash Brothers: Brawl, also featured prominently in what famous TV show?
Explanation
Pat Cashman was the announcer and narrator for Bill Nye the Science Guy, providing the show's distinctive comedic voice-over work alongside his Smash Bros. announcing.
#35 In "The Simpsons", what is the real name of "Comic Book Guy"?
Explanation
Comic Book Guy's real name, Jeff Albertson, was revealed in the episode 'Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass,' though he's rarely called by his actual name.
#36 On the NBC show Community what was Star Burns' real name?
Explanation
Star Burns (known for his star-shaped sideburns) was named Alex, though his real name was revealed late in the series and most characters continued calling him Star Burns.
#37 In "Spongebob Squarepants," what is Mr. Krabs' full name?
Explanation
Mr. Krabs' full name is Eugene Harold Krabs, though the middle initial 'H' is more commonly referenced than his full middle name Harold.
#38 What was the name of Ross' pet monkey on "Friends"?
Explanation
Marcel was Ross's pet capuchin monkey in the first season of Friends, who eventually had to be given away to a zoo because keeping a monkey as a pet became problematic.
#39 How long was Ken Jennings' win streak on Jeopardy?
Explanation
Ken Jennings won 74 consecutive games on Jeopardy! in 2004, earning over $2.5 million and becoming the show's most famous contestant before eventually losing to Nancy Zerg.
#40 In the TV series Red Dwarf, Kryten's full name is Kryten 2X4B-523P.
Explanation
Kryten's full designation is indeed Kryten 2X4B-523P in the British sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf, reflecting his status as a mechanoid service robot.
#41 Who sang the theme song for the TV show 'Rawhide'?
Explanation
Frankie Laine performed the iconic 'Rawhide' theme song with its memorable 'Rollin', rollin', rollin'' lyrics for the 1959-1965 Western TV series starring Clint Eastwood.
#42 Which of these television shows makes everyone look under their chair?
Explanation
The Oprah Winfrey Show was famous for surprise giveaways where audience members would find gifts under their chairs, most notably the 'You get a car!' episode.
#43 What actor portrays Hogan "Wash" Washburne in the TV Show Firefly?
Explanation
Alan Tudyk played Hoban 'Wash' Washburne, the ship's pilot in Firefly, known for his humor, dinosaur toys, and tragic fate in the movie 'Serenity.'
#44 What is the name of the "Flash" and "Arrow" spinoff featuring a team of characters that have appeared on both shows?
Explanation
Legends of Tomorrow features a time-traveling team of heroes and anti-heroes from The Flash and Arrow, including Atom, White Canary, and Heat Wave.
#45 Which boxing personality was one of the presenters in the 1999 revival of It's a Knockout?
Explanation
Frank Bruno, the British heavyweight boxer, co-presented the 1999 revival of It's a Knockout alongside Ulrika Jonsson, bringing his jovial personality to the game show.
#46 In Naruto: Shippuden, which of the following elements is a "Kekkei Tōta?"
Explanation
Particle Style (Jinton) is a Kekkei Tōta, an advanced form of chakra nature that combines three different nature types, used by characters like Ōnoki.
#47 Which track by "Massive Attack" is used for the theme of "House"?
Explanation
'Teardrop' by Massive Attack serves as the opening theme for House M.D., its haunting melody perfectly complementing the show's dark medical mysteries.
#48 In "Star Trek", Klingons respect William Shakespeare, they even suspect him having a Klingon lineage.
Explanation
In Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, General Chang quotes Shakespeare extensively and claims that Shakespeare is best appreciated in the original Klingon, suggesting Klingons believe he was one of them.
#49 What is the surname of the character Daryl in AMC's show The Walking Dead?
Explanation
Daryl Dixon, portrayed by Norman Reedus, is one of the most popular characters in The Walking Dead, known for his crossbow skills and survival expertise.
#50 Who was Firestorm's rival during the original run of UK Robot Wars?
Explanation
Panic Attack and Firestorm had one of the most famous rivalries in Robot Wars history, with their battles being highlights of the competition throughout multiple series.