TV Mania Round 2 (Crime/Drama)

1. In season 1, Dexter recalls an old incident in which he nearly shoots his father, this leads Harry to tell him about feeling 'alive'. After this Dexter(in the flashback) tries to do 'something' in order feel 'alive'. What did he do? Afterwards ( in his present life) something happens which makes him feel 'alive', again. Which incident ? (Dexter)

2. Which incident led Dr. Cal Lightman to discover and research micro-expressions, and to make it his profession ? (Lie to Me*)

3. Richard Alexander Rodgers is Rick Castle's real name, but he adopted the middle name _______ in honor of  _______(who was also an author). What is his middle and in whose honor ? (Castle)

4. Given below is a list of Dexter's victims, categorize them as Code fits(Y) or not(N) ? (Dexter)
    a.Camilla Figg  b.Rankin  c.Oscar Prado  d.Miguel Prado  e.Nathan Marten

5.  A _______ states that an individual or a group is unreliable for one or more reasons or purposes. This is essentially a directive for the recipient to disregard all information derived from that individual or group. The title and plot of a TV series also refers to it. What?

6. Name the Indian actor who appeared in 24, what was the name of his character? (24)

7. Dexter meets Lila Tournay (Lila West) in Narcotics Anonymous, she is affected by which mental disorder(more of an obsession) ? (Dexter)

8. Explain: Why in a different style? Similar to what?

   

9. What alias is used by Dexter to procure his tranquilizers(used on victims) ? and why he uses that particular alias? (Dexter)

10. Her lack of social skills provides most of the show's lighthearted humor, primarily through her catchphrase, "I don't know what that means," whenever a pop culture reference is introduced into conversation. Who? Which show?

TV Mania Round 1

1. John Lithgow is an American actor, musician, and author. Presently, he is involved with a wide range of media projects, including stage, television, film, and radio. He won Golden Globe and Emmy awards for his role in Dexter. In 2011 he guest starred on How I Met Your Mother. What were his roles in Dexter and HIMYM ?

2. Which TV show was sued for infringing its copyright on the song "When You Wish upon a Star", through a parody song ? (bonus points for giving the name of the parody song)

3. Though the show debuted in 1999, it did not become hugely popular until around 2000, and it has remained popular since then.The show became so popular with adolescents and adults that the series was broadcast on MTV and featured on Spike TV. Heavy metal group Metallica even released a T-shirt featuring cartoon versions of themselves playing live with the characters ______ and ______. Which show ?

4. According to Phoebe, he used to be cute before he became overweight in 1993. He has appeared on screen three times, he plays cello, lights candles and sleeps in a hammock, right under the window. His last appearance in the show was with Ross, when both of them ate mini muffins. Who ? (F.R.I.E.N.D.S)

5. Heat Wave, Naked Heat and Heat Rises are which TV show's tie-in novels ?

6. Who guest starred in episode 1,season 7 of Two and a Half Men? (Hint: He is a musician, songwriter and producer)

7. What is the name of the short segment done by Troy and Abed, usually shown along with the credits of every Community episode? (Community)

8. Santa's Little Helper is often seen on the Simpsons, who is he? (Simpsons)

9. Which TV show character is based on Dr. Paul Ekman, a notable psychologist ?

10. Who plays the role of Robert Frank on ABC's General Hospital ?( Hint: 127)

Note: Do not forget to mention question nos. in your answer.