Can You Name These Sitcoms If We Give You 3 Characters?

By: Lauren Lubas
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Can You Name These Sitcoms If We Give You 3 Characters?
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About This Quiz

When it comes to watching television, there are two types of people: those who want to relax and those who want to get pumped up. There is only one genre of television that gives viewers both of these things, and that is the situation comedy. Sitcoms are exactly what they sound like. An entire show is based on an off the wall situation (i.e. an ex-baseball player opens a bar or four ladies in their golden years are living together). Additionally, sitcoms are filled with characters who are snappy and play off each other. 

Since the dawn of television, there have been hundreds of attempts at sitcoms, and the ones that gain traction tend to last years or even span decades. These shows are remembered years after they're canceled and they find their way into syndication and can be found on various networks at various times ... helping them gain even more ground.

If you're an avid viewer, you've probably made your way across at least one sitcom that you just love to watch, and perhaps one that you seek out when it's off the air. However, if you're a sitcom-a-holic, you could probably name all of these sitcoms we've chosen if we tell you three characters' names. Take this quiz to see where you land on the spectrum.

The Brady Bunch Mike Jan Greg
CBS
Can you name this show that had Mike, Jan and Greg in it?
"The Jeffersons"
"Three's Company"
"Diff'rent Strokes"
"The Brady Bunch"
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Wrong Answer

While the show does give us some arguments, "The Brady Bunch" (1969-74) doesn't necessarily give us the actual drama that would be included when two different families merge together because a couple of parents got married.

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The Beverly Hillbillies Elly May Jed Granny
CBS
This show included Elly May, Jed and Granny. Do you remember what it is called?
"The Brady Bunch"
"The Beverly Hillbillies"
"Home Improvement"
"New Girl"
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Wrong Answer

When you put an entire family in a situation that they aren't used to, you have the best base of the sitcom recipe. "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962-71) delivered this beautifully with its odd characters and fun episodes.

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I Love Lucy Fred Ethel Ricky
CBS
Fred, Ethel and Ricky all starred in which sitcom?
"I Love Lucy"
"30 Rock"
"The Brady Bunch"
"M*A*S*H*"
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Wrong Answer

In this show, Lucy got into more trouble than any housewife of the 1950s was supposed to. While "I Love Lucy" only lasted six seasons, it was syndicated for decades after the show ended. That's how many generations it touched.

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That 70s Show Midge Kitty Bob
Fox
Do you remember which show had parents named Midge, Kitty and Bob?
"Till Death Do Us Part"
"That '70s Show"
"The Good Life"
"The Jeffersons"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

While you might think that a show called "That '70s Show" would last 10 years, this one only went eight seasons. The cast members kind of fell apart and though many of them were friends, the star of the show didn't have a clean break.

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The Fresh Prince of Bell-Air Carlton Ashley Hilary
NBC
Can you name the show in which the main character has cousins named Carlton, Ashley and Hilary?
"Saved by the Bell"
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"
"Gilmore Girls"
"Modern Housewife"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Will Smith may have made waves on the big screen, but he really got his start as a rapper and TV star. He wasn't that great when he began (you can spot him mouthing other character's lines), but he became an on-screen gem in no time.

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Everybody Loves Raymond Debra Marie Robert
CBS
In which show are Debra, Marie and Robert closely connected to the main character?
"Everybody Loves Raymond"
"Three's Company"
"Married ... With Children"
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"
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Wrong Answer

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, comedians were getting sitcoms like nobody's business, and Ray Romano was no different. He plays Raymond, a dorky sports columnist who has to continuously put out fires between his mother and wife.

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Sanford and Son Lamont Fred Grady
NBC
Lamont, Fred and Grady all starred on this 1970s sitcom. Can you name it?
"All in the Family"
"Happy Days"
"Sanford and Son"
"The Jeffersons"
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Wrong Answer

"Sanford and Son" (1972-77) was about a businessman and his son who was his partner. Fred is always looking to make money on something, but it always seems to backfire on him for some reason.

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How I Met Your Mother Stella Virginia James
CBS
Stella, Virginia and James are all recurring characters on which sitcom?
"Seinfeld"
"How I Met Your Mother"
"Home Improvement"
"The Golden Girls"
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Wrong Answer

For some reason, people love to see a pining dorky main character who is constantly in search of love ... and that was what "How I Met Your Mother" was all about. It got old quick, so show runners started focusing on other characters.

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Fresh Off the Boat Jessica Emery Eddie
ABC
Jessica, Emery and Eddie are all Huangs in this family sitcom. What is it?
"Fresh Off the Boat"
"Will & Grace"
"The Conners"
"The Middle"
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Wrong Answer

"Fresh Off the Boat" (2015-present) is all about what it's like to grow up in an Asian family in the 1990s. It's a beautifully orchestrated way to show how this family's culture is held onto as they assimilate to their surroundings.

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Family Matters Steve Carl Harriet
ABC
This show included Steve, Carl and Harriet. Do you know the name of it?
"All in the Family"
"Full House"
"Family Matters"
"Sanford and Son"
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Wrong Answer

"Family Matters" (1989-98) is one of those shows that starts a little slow, until showrunners learned about the pure genius of a nerdy neighbor who was a little clumsy. It's a good thing he had a crush on the daughter of the main character.

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Scrubs Elliot Perry Carla
ABC
Which sitcom includes the characters Elliot, Perry and Carla?
"Ground Floor"
"The Middle"
"Scrubs"
"Cougar Town"
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Wrong Answer

The first few seasons of "Scrubs" were pretty amazing works of comedy genius. You learn what it's like to become a doctor through the eyes of a young intern. Each episode carries a heavy weight of reality as you find laughter wherever you can.

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Three's Company Jack Janet Chrissy
ABC
These roommates (Jack, Janet and Chrissy) all hang out in which sitcom?
"Three's Company"
"Home Improvement"
"Seinfeld"
"3rd Rock From the Sun"
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Wrong Answer

The late '70s and early '80s gave way to some pretty suggestive sitcoms. "Three's Company" (1977-84) gave us two young, beautiful women living with a horndog of a man. It made for some interesting situations, which are what sitcoms are all about.

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Full House Michelle DJ Kimmy
ABC
Can you name the sitcom with the young characters named Michelle, DJ and Kimmy?
"Family Matters"
"Full House"
"Step By Step"
"Two an a Half Men"
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Wrong Answer

If people thought that house was full in the early 1990s, they should know how much FULLER it is these days. The new spin-off has just as much cheese as the original, with the added bonus of seeing our favorite characters all grown up.

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Family Ties Mallory Jennifer Alex
NBC
In which sitcom will you find the siblings Mallory, Jennifer and Alex?
"Happy Days"
"The Brady Bunch"
"The Partridge Family"
"Family Ties"
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Wrong Answer

"Family Ties" (1982-89) was an excellent source of comedy that was for everyone. Alex P. Keaton is the son of two liberal hippie radicals from the 1960s, but he couldn't more different from his family. He idolizes Ronald Reagan and can't get enough of capitalism.

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The Big Bang Theory Raj Amy Stuart
CBS
Do you know this sitcom that introduced us to the characters Raj, Amy and Stuart?
"How I Met Your Mother"
"Mork and Mindy"
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
"The Big Bang Theory"
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Wrong Answer

One would think that a show that talks about scientific facts that are above most people's heads would turn audiences off. The 12-year run of "The Big Bang Theory" proved that theory wrong as we realized that it was funny not to understand.

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Home Improvement Wilson Al Heidi
ABC
Can you name the sitcom that includes a neighbor named Wilson, a friend named Al and an assistant named Heidi?
"Home Improvement"
"Step By Step"
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"
"New Girl"
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Wrong Answer

When Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor runs his own show, spends time with his family and makes clumsy mistakes, you know there is no end to the laughter. This show gave us heartwarming moments as well as hilarious missteps.

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The Good Place Tahani Eleanor Janet
NBC
Can you name the sitcom that includes the characters Tahani, Eleanor and Janet?
"Family Guy"
"2 Broke Girls"
"One Day at a Time"
"The Good Place"
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Wrong Answer

The good, the bad and the ugly all show up in this hilarious sitcom that began in 2016. This show is all about what happens after you die, and it is perfectly in line with everything you might think that it is.

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Good Times Florida JJ Thelma
CBS
Do you remember the sitcom with the characters Florida, J.J. and Thelma?
"Good Times"
"All in the Family"
"Sanford and Son"
"Maude"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

While many people who lived in the projects of Chicago know that things weren't always fun and games, "Good Times" (1974-80) tried to put a light spin on the living situation of this family. Everyone has to laugh at something.

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Sabrina the Teenage Witch Zelda Hilda Salem
The WB
Aunt Zelda, Aunt Hilda and a cat named Salem all starred on this sitcom. Can you name it?
"Step By Step"
"Sabrina the Teenage Witch"
"Roseanne"
"The Cosby Show"
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Wrong Answer

While the latest version of the "Sabrina" franchise is much darker, Melissa Joan Hart knocked it out of the park with the lighthearted comedy version of the story that originated in comic books.

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Fraiser Niles Daphne Roz
NBC
Do you know which show included the characters Niles, Daphne and Roz?
"Cheers"
"Roger and Me"
"Everybody Loves Raymond"
"Frasier"
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Wrong Answer

The adult humor in this show reminded us that we can laugh at intelligent things. While "Frasier" (1993-2004) wasn't for everyone, it did give us a sense of sophistication that comedy of that era was missing.

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Mama's Family Thelma Naomi Bubba
NBC
In which sitcom can you find Thelma, Naomi and Bubba?
"The Partridge Family"
"Saved by the Bell"
"Laverne and Shirley"
"Mama's Family"
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Wrong Answer

"Mama's Family" ran for six seasons and gave us hilarious moments with a young girl in an old lady's wig. She went off about pretty much everything, and we loved watching her, because she reminded us of our own parents.

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Cheers Cliff Fraiser Woody
NBC
Do you remember which sitcom included the characters Cliff, Frasier and Woody?
"Seinfeld"
"Frasier"
"Wings"
"Cheers"
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Wrong Answer

"Cheers" was a sitcom about an ex-baseball player who opens a bar. He has regulars always sitting at their favorite stools, and everyone knows everyone's name there. It's a wholesome bar, run by a womanizer.

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30 Rock Kenneth Cerie Josh
NBC
Which sitcom included the characters Kenneth, Cerie and Josh?
"Seinfeld"
"Parks and Recreation"
"30 Rock"
"Family Ties"
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Wrong Answer

This brilliant show gave us a behind-the-scenes look at a television variety show. The actors were needy and the staff was a little off the wall, and we loved every minute of it. It also showed us that Tina Fey is an absolute genius.

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My Two Dads Michael Joey Nichole
NBC
Michael, Joey and Nicole are the three stars of which sitcom?
"The Jeffersons"
"My Two Dads"
"The Ted Knight Show"
"Everybody Loves Raymond"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"My Two Dads" wasn't about what you think it's about (this is the late '80s we are talking about.) As a matter of fact, the show is about two guys who get joint custody of a young girl after her mom dies. You know ... it's funny.

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Gimme a Break Julie Katie Samantha
NBC
Do you remember which show had child characters named Julie, Katie and Samantha?
"Family Matters"
"Roseanne"
"Gimme a Break!"
"Designing Women"
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Wrong Answer

"Gimme a Break!" (1981-87) was about a housekeeper who didn't take guff from the children she was taking care of. As a matter of fact, she didn't take guff from anyone. It was hilarious, and everyone should be thanking Nell Carter for her excellent performance.

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Mad About You Paul Jamie Lisa
NBC
This sitcom had characters like Paul, Jamie and Lisa. Can you name it?
"Murphy Brown"
"Mad About You"
"Ellen"
"Seinfeld"
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Wrong Answer

If you've never seen a single episode of "Mad About You" (1992-99), we suggest taking another look. For its time, it was more of an adult comedy, and if you weren't paying attention, you could easily miss some of the jokes.

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Modern Family Gloria Claire Haley
ABC
Gloria, Claire and Haley are all mothers on which sitcom?
"Modern Family"
"Parks and Recreation"
"How I Met Your Mother"
"Arrested Development"
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Wrong Answer

Hitting the scene in 2009 "Modern Family" is a hilarious sitcom that aims to show an honest perspective on family life. With a little something for everyone, it's no wonder that this delightful comedy has stolen our hearts!

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Sister, Sister Lisa Raymond Roger
The WB / ABC
What is the name of this sitcom that had the characters Lisa, Raymond and Roger?
"Married ... With Children"
"Sister, Sister"
"Murphy Brown"
"Dexter"
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Wrong Answer

"Sister, Sister" (1994-99) was a sitcom about twins who were separated at birth. They come together as their parents magically decide to move in with one another. This was every 13-year-old girl's dream in the 1990s: meet your twin and live with them.

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Two and a Half Men Charlie Jake Berta
CBS
In which sitcom will you find Charlie, Jake and Berta?
"Wings"
"The Big Bang Theory"
"Scrubs"
"Two and a Half Men"
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Wrong Answer

"Two and a Half Men" was a show about a single dad just trying to make it. He moves in with his rich and famous brother (the one who eventually dies in a terrible way) and hilarity ensues.

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New Girl Regan Nick Cece
Fox
Reagan, Nick and Cece are all love interests on which sitcom?
"The Good Place"
"The Middle"
"2 Broke Girls"
"New Girl"
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Wrong Answer

"New Girl" (2011-2018) originally focused on the main character Jessica Day. However, they soon realized that every character in that apartment had a personality, and once writers tapped into every personality working together, the show became a hit.

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Arrested Development Michael Lindsay Gob
Fox
This sitcom has Michael, his twin sister Lindsay and his brother Gob. What is it?
"Home Improvement"
"The Nanny"
"Arrested Development"
"Mad About You"
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Wrong Answer

Looking back, it isn't hard to see that "Arrested Development" was way ahead of its time. It was clear that producers and directors had a lot of fun making the show, but America just wasn't ready for the comedy. Luckily, they're bringing it back.

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Laverne and Shirley Squiggy Lenny Carmine
ABC
You'll find Squiggy, Lenny and Carmine on which long-running sitcom?
"Will & Grace"
"Step By Step"
"WKRP in Cincinnati"
"Laverne and Shirley"
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Wrong Answer

Many sitcoms from the 1970s and '80s were simply about friends living together. "Laverne & Shirley" was no different, but they did discuss some things that were unheard of ... using code words, of course.

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Boy Meets World Amy Alan Mr Turner
ABC
Amy, Alan and Mr. Turner were all adults on this children's sitcom.
"Growing Pains"
"The Wonder Years"
"Veronica Mars"
"Boy Meets World"
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Wrong Answer

Fred Savage's success on "The Wonder Years" led to his younger brother Ben getting a role on "Boy Meets World" (1993-2000), a show that was much funnier and of the times, compared to the former.

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ALF Kate Lynn Willie
NBC
Kate, Lynn and Willie were all members of the Tanner family on which sitcom?
"Family Ties"
"Who's the Boss"
"ALF"
"Growing Pains"
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Wrong Answer

Want an ugly alien asking questions about how Earth works? What if he likes to eat cats? If all of this satisfies your needs, you have to be a huge fan of "ALF" (1986-90). This sitcom was all about keeping the alien hidden from other people.

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Community Jeff Britta Annie
NBC
In this sitcom, Jeff, Britta and Annie all star as college students. What is it called?
"University"
"Friends"
"Community"
"The Big Bang Theory"
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Wrong Answer

"Community" (2009-15) showed us that it's never too late to go back to school, especially if you are no longer able to practice law. However, you may have to start from scratch ... like at a community college.

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Blossom Joey Anthony Six
NBC
In which sitcom could you find Joey, Anthony and Six?
"Blossom"
"Coneheads"
"Saved by the Bell"
"Clarissa Explains It All"
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Wrong Answer

"Blossom" (1990-95) gave us some great moments, and the show's star even went on to become a certified genius. She had an ongoing role on "The Big Bang Theory" as Sheldon's girlfriend as well.

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One Day at a Time Julie Barbara Ann
CBS
What is the name of the sitcom that included the characters Julie, Barbara and Ann?
"The Jeffersons"
"Diff'rent Strokes"
"One Day at a Time"
"Gimme a Break!"
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Wrong Answer

"One Day at a Time" (1975-84) begins with a single mother moving to Indianapolis. While many people still didn't like the idea of divorced moms being the heroes on TV, this show lasted nine seasons.

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Everybody Hates Chris Chris Drew Julius
The CW
Where can you find Chris, Drew and Julius?
"Sister, Sister"
"Everybody Hates Chris"
"Hangin' With Mr. Cooper"
"Living Single"
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Wrong Answer

If you were wondering what the 1980s looked like in Brooklyn, New York, you need to watch this show. It's a throwback that is narrated by Chris Rock, and it tells the story of a little boy just trying to get by (in a funny way).

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Friends Gunther Mr Heckles Jack Geller
NBC
Can you name the show that includes Gunther, Mr. Heckles and Jack Geller?
"Home Improvement"
"Friends"
"The Big Bang Theory"
"Roseanne"
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Wrong Answer

In 1994, things changed for everyone as we watched young New York residents live in apartments that they simply would not have been able to afford without constantly stressing over money. It's a good thing no one ever made Rachel pay the rent.

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Parks and Recreation April Andy Ben
NBC
This show had characters like April, Andy and Ben. Do you know what it's called?
"30 Rock"
"The Office"
"Parks and Recreation"
"Seinfeld"
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Wrong Answer

There is nothing like watching a wide-eyed optimist try to take on the government in her small town ... and then in a wider region. Leslie Knope shows us that believing in something is a greater power than anything else on Earth.

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