Quiz: Only Millennials Can Name All 8 of These PBS Shows

The Public Broadcast Service (PBS) is focused on bringing educational content to children, and it’s done that for decades. Millennials grew up with some of the best shows, and we’re sure you still remember them vividly. Just how well can you name them based on brief descriptions, though? We’ve got a quiz that’s just for you!

Are you a true millennial? You are if you managed to get all eight right, and you definitely deserve the brownie points. Why not share with your friends and start reminiscing over the best shows from your younger days?

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The Classic PBS Shows Taught Us Everything

There’s no doubt that the shows of the past were about teaching us. In 1996, Arthur took us to Elwood City. While the titular character was an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends were all different types of creatures. With this idea of animals coming together and forgetting about their differences, it was a great way to look at the differences in the world.

At the same time, Arthur taught us about economic differences, health issues, and just simple topics like doing homework. There were discussions about bullying and other childhood challenges that we all go through, creating a safe place to learn and grow.

The Magic School Bus took us on epic adventures. Ms. Frizzle and her adventurous class didn’t miss a beat, as we went to outer space, the deep blue sea, and everywhere in between. This was a way to learn about ecosystems, the human body, and so much more. Who would have thought that we’d still enjoy a PBS show today with our own kids?

Building a love for reading was important, and there’s a reason so many millennials are now bookworms sharing their love for fantasy, romance, and much more on TikTok. Reading Rainbow was definitely the reason for that, introducing children to a wide variety of genres and imaginative storytelling.

Of course, not all the best shows were animated. Bill Nye the Science Guy was the perfect way to spend after school. With his infectious enthusiasm, we learned all about physics, chemistry, and so much more. This was a chance to see science experiments actually work, instead of waiting for the teacher in the class to get things set up.

The quirky props took us on an adventure, making learning enjoyable. In fact, who even remembered that they were supposed to be learning when they were singing along to the iconic theme song? It was always sad when the episode was over.

Do you love to look back on old shows that you miss and test your knowledge? We have daily quizzes to make it possible, so make sure you check out the Mental Floss quiz page.

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