TV Tunes Quiz | Think You Know TV Themes? Prove It!
🎶 Quiz: How well do you know TV theme songs?
Gm quizzers! 👋 Some TV theme songs are so iconic, you only need a few notes to know exactly what’s coming next. Others? They get stuck in your head for days (yes, we’re looking at you, Friends 👀).
From the upbeat jingles of classic sitcoms to the dramatic scores of thrilling dramas, TV themes have a way of setting the mood and sticking with you long after the credits roll.
So, how sharp is your ear when it comes to these unforgettable tunes? Ready to test your knowledge of TV’s most memorable theme songs? Let’s find out! 🎵✨
Tap to reveal the answer and see if you got it right!
Q1: Which 90s sitcom theme starts with “So no one told you life was gonna be this way…”? I'll Be There for You by The Rembrandts.
Q2: Performed by Barenaked Ladies, what is the title of the theme song for The Big Bang Theory? History of Everything.
Q3: The theme tune Yo Home to Bel-Air for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was performed by which cast member? Will Smith.
Q4: Which HBO drama about the ultra-rich Waystar Royco family features a dramatic piano-based theme tune? Succession, where the family’s fight for power is almost as intense as the piano playing! 😱
Q5: What TV show features the theme song Where Everybody Knows Your Name? Cheers.
Q6: Which 80s detective drama features a synthesised theme tune by Jan Hammer? Miami Vice.
Q7: Who composed the iconic opening theme for the animated TV show The Simpsons? Danny Elfman in 1989.
Q8: House of the Dragon reuses a slightly modified version of which iconic TV theme? Game of Thrones, linking the prequel to the original series.
Q9: Which TV drama series features the song Teardrop by Massive Attack as its opening theme? House.
Q10: Which series starring Kiefer Sutherland features a ticking clock as part of its theme? 24.
Q11: Which show has a memorable whistled theme tune called Frolic by Luciano Michelini? Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Q12: Who composed the original theme for Doctor Who, one of the most famous TV themes? Ron Grainer composed the original theme in 1963, which was then arranged using electronic sounds.
Q13: Which detective show features the haunting theme tune Danse Macabre? Jonathan Creek. This eerie classical piece perfectly suits the show's supernatural and mystery-solving themes.
Q14: The theme for Game of Thrones is instantly recognisable. Who composed it? Ramin Djawadi.
Q15: The opening theme for Twin Peaks won a Grammy Award. What is its hauntingly beautiful title? Falling.
Check your score
Now that you've uncovered all 15 answers — how did you do?
13–15 correct – TV Theme Master 🔥 You've nailed every iconic tune! Your ear for TV themes is impeccable, and you’re a true maestro of memorable soundtracks. The TV world’s music couldn’t be more at home in your head!
8–12 correct – Theme Tune Enthusiast 🎓 You know your stuff! You're definitely a fan of TV music, with just a few more notes to hit. Keep humming those theme songs — you're almost there!
0–7 correct – TV Tune Novice 🎲 Not bad at all! Every theme tune is a learning opportunity, and you're on your way. Give it another go and tune your ears to the world of TV themes — you'll be humming along in no time!
And that’s your TV theme song fix complete, thanks for playing along! See you next time, I Eat Quizzes – Out! 👋
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