
Famous Detectives of TV
Get on the case with this trivia game all about your favorite TV crime investigators and detectives.
15 questions · Published May 18, 2026
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. Which rugged actor starred as crime investigator "Walker, Texas Ranger" between 1993 and 2001?
Chuck Norris is famously known for his role as the tough and principled lawman "Walker, Texas Ranger", a show that ran on CBS from 1993 to 2001. Chuck Norris became not only an icon of martial arts but also a popular culture phenomenon due to his portrayal of the character.
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2. Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, and Kate Jackson debuted as "Charlie's ______" in 1976.

"Charlie's Angels" premiered in 1976 and was an immediate hit, making Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, and Kate Jackson household names. The series followed the missions of three women who worked as private investigators for a mysterious boss named Charlie Townsend, whose face was never seen.
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3. What is the name of Angela Lansbury's iconic character on the classic crime drama "Murder, She Wrote"?

Jessica Fletcher is the name of Angela Lansbury's iconic character on "Murder, She Wrote". The series, which debuted in 1984 and ran until 1996, follows Jessica, a retired schoolteacher and mystery writer, as she solves crimes that often take place in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine.
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4. Which 1980s detective series starred future James Bond star Pierce Brosnan?

From 1982 to 1987, Pierce Brosnan starred alongside Stephanie Zimbalist in the TV series "Remington Steele". The show significantly boosted Brosnan's acting career, and he caught the attention of producers for the iconic role of James Bond, which he would eventually play in four films starting with "GoldenEye" in 1995.
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5. Every show in the "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" franchise uses songs by _____________ as their opening theme music.

The "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" franchise features opening theme songs by the English rock band The Who. Each series uses a different hit from The Who, including "Who Are You", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Baba O'Riley", and "I Can See for Miles".
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