How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 102 questions focused on ordering HBO series premieres.

What is the format of the questions?

Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and there is no timer.

Can I change the difficulty or number of questions?

Yes. You can choose your preferred question count and difficulty before you start.

What counts as a “premiere” in this quiz?

It refers to the year the series first premiered, not later seasons or finales.

Why does the quiz feel like it jumps between easy and hard?

Difficulty is mixed to balance well-known flagship titles with deeper-cut premieres.

HBO Series Timeline Quiz

About this quiz

What you’ll do in this timeline challenge

Instead of naming episodes or characters, you’ll focus on when HBO series first premiered and decide which came earlier or later.

Each question gives you 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think it through, use context clues, and learn as you go.

Skills you’ll practice (and how difficulty is balanced)

The set is mixed on purpose: some questions are obvious flagship shows, while others dig into less-remembered premieres to keep it fair for both casual and hardcore fans.

You can also choose your question count and difficulty before starting, so a quick warm-up or a full 102-question marathon both work.

Anchoring timelines using “era” cues (late ’90s vs prestige-2010s vs recent releases)
Spotting network trends and clusters of premieres around major HBO waves
Comparing similar-feeling shows that debuted only a year or two apart
Building a mental map of HBO’s catalog across decades
Improving elimination skills when two options look equally plausible

Common pitfalls to avoid

Many players mix up a show’s first season year with a later breakout season, or confuse an HBO original with a series that only later streamed on HBO platforms. Another frequent trap is swapping two culturally similar titles that premiered close together—slow down and look for your best “anchor” date first.