Chapter 1
The comedy pioneers and sitcom sweethearts
Chapter 2
Partners in crime and mystery solvers
Chapter 3
Global romances and dramatic duos
Chapter 4
Animated alliances and cosmic companions
YOUR GOAL
Master of Famous television pairs
Ch 2 · Partners in crime and mystery solvers
schopenhauer Mulder and Scully
Scully solved the mysteries with logic and grace, Inspiring girls to study science and space.
BETA
schopenhauer Test your knowledge of famous TV partners in crime and mystery solvers from all decades and genres. Can you identify these iconic television duos?
Fun Fact
The X-Files: The chemistry between David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson was so intense that scientists studied their online fan base to understand internet culture.
Glossary
sleuth (noun)
A person who investigates crimes, especially a detective. In 1985, Maddie Hayes and David Addison began solving quirky mysteries on television as agency partners.
A person who investigates crimes, especially a detective. In 1985, Maddie Hayes and David Addison began solving quirky mysteries on television as agency partners.
Quiz
In which year did Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman debut as Sherlock and Watson?
Quiz
What are the first names of the lead FBI agents in the sci-fi drama The X-Files?
Quiz
Which 1980s show was the first American drama to star two female police officers as leads?