Quiz: Everyone Knows These TV Characters, But Do You Remember Their Jobs?

In TV shows, characters need to be grounded in reality. Even when it comes to fantasy shows, having a sense of grounding is essential to connect to them. That’s why they have to have jobs, but how well do you remember the characters and the jobs that they do? We’ve got a quiz that will test your memory!

This wasn’t an easy one, was it? If you got 8/8, then we’re impressed! Some of those were tricky with similar-sounding jobs, and we didn’t exactly keep it to one decade. There are so many great TV shows to choose from! So, if you didn’t get every question right, use it as your excuse to binge-watch your favorite show and remember the finer details.

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Most Common Jobs in TV Shows

When you think about the jobs your favorite characters do, you’ll find that there are some jobs that are more common than others. This is usually due to the setting of the show.

For example, a form of law enforcement is common in shows, and that’s because there are so many different crime dramas and cop comedies out there. Whether it’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Wire, Chicago PD, or even The Fall, there are different types of cops, and they all work in different fields. Police officers and detectives have become some of the most popular roles even when you start looking inside the crime.

Another common job title is something within the healthcare profession. Think about Grey’s Anatomy, Scrubs, and Chicago Fire. They all bring different types of medicine and different ways to save people. It means that we see surgeons, ER docs, nurses, and even orderlies running around to create a grounded and tense storyline. What better way to have life-or-death situations than to put it all in a hospital?

Teachers are also highly popular for TV settings, as the school is a great place to bring drama and fun. Some of the shows are focused on the teachers themselves, such as Abbott Elementary, while others are focused on the teenagers, which means we see teachers around, such as The Vampire Diaries and Degrassi. The school setting helps to make a show more community-driven, as everyone comes together for the story.

Of course, there are bartenders, waiters, defense attorneys, and judges. They all have places when it comes to TV shows, depending on the specific setting of the story. Just look back at your favorite shows and think about the jobs you usually see!

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