TV in 2017
Sports
Before & After
News
Entertainment
100
This hit Netflix show’s 2nd season was released in late fall 2017, bringing back hit characters including Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin, and Eleven.
What is Stranger Things?
100
This team won the 2017 World Series, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in 7 games.
Who are the Houston Astros?
100
(Unfortunately) Donald Trump's new residence + hit Netflix show formerly starring Kevin Spacey + Robin Wright (season 6 will focus exclusively on Robin Wright).
What is The White House of Cards?
100
On January 21st, milions of people joined in this protest, a response to President Trump's inauguration.
What is The Women's March?
100
This Broadway musical broke its own record in November of 2017, grossing $3.4M in a regular 8-performance week, with an average ticket price of $321.30.
What is Hamilton?
200
This show won a Golden Globe for best television series - musical or comedy - and was written by and starred in by Donald Glover.
What is Atlanta?
200
This famous "basketball Dad" had his oldest son drafted #2 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft to the Los Angeles Lakers. Several months later, his second son was arrested for shoplifting in China.
Who is Lavar Ball?
200
Hurricane that hit the Houston area in late August 2017 + American film producer who has been accused by over 80 women of sexual abuse.
What is Hurricane Harvey Weinstein?
200
Luckily none of us were at this artist's concert in Manchester, England when a terrorist attack killed 22 people on May 22nd.
Who is Ariana Grande?
200
This Oscar-nominated semi-autobiographical love story was written by husband and wife Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon.
What is The Big Sick?
300
NBC News hired away this former Fox News anchor and notable Trump rival for a daytime show.
Who is Megyn Kelly?
300
This NBA player won MVP for the 2016-2017 season after averaging a triple-double, a feat not accomplished since Oscar Robertson pulled it off in 1962.
Who is Russell Westbrook?
300
2017 Oscar Winner for best picture (Though not originally announced by Warren Beatty / Faye Dunaway) + popular weapon used by Jedis and Siths in the Star Wars franchise.
What is Moonlight Saber?
300
This company conducted the world's first reflight of an orbital class rocket in March.
What is SpaceX?
300
This Wonder Woman actress made news after reportedly refusing to reprise the role in the Sequel unless accused sexual harrasser Brett Ratner was removed from the production team.
Who is Gal Gadot?
400
Jonathan Groff stars in this hit Netflix show directed by David Fincher that explores the origin of the term “serial killer” and criminal profiling in the FBI.
What is Mindhunter?
400
After Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area, this Texans player raised over $37M for disaster relief through his foundation.
Who is JJ Watt?
400
Hit song by Cardi B that won Single of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards + a distinctive street that Dorothy travels along where she meets the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion.
What is Bodak Yellow Brick Road?
400
On August 21st, thousands of people across the US went outside with special glasses to see this event.
What is Total Solar Eclipse?
400
This "Suits" actress announced her engagement to Prince Harry in November 2017.
Who is Meghan Markle?
500
This NBC special correspondent celebrated his 50th anniversary with NBC News with a special 2-hour episode of Dateline NBC.
Who is Tom Brokaw?
500
After Superbowl LI, Tom Brady won his 4th Superbowl MVP, breaking an NFL-record tie with this former Notre Dame star quarterback.
Who is Joe Montana?
500
2017 DC Comics Superhero movie featuring characters including the Flash, Superman, Batman, Aquaman, and Wonder Woman + popular multiplayer online battle game developed by Riot Games, estimated to have over 100 million active players every month. The 2017 World Championship for this game was held in Beijing and was viewed by 60 million people.
What is Justice League of Legends?
500
This 64-year-old American terrorist opened fire on an outdoor music festival crowd in Las Vegas from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay resort.
Who is Stephen Paddock?
500
This book written by R.J. Palacio was #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list and is now a major motion picture featuring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.
What is Wonder?
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