Chapter 1
The digital dawn
Chapter 2
Cinematic blockbusters and fantasy worlds
Chapter 3
Anthems on repeat
Chapter 4
TV tuners and historic finales
Chapter 5
Mars rovers and Olympic gold
YOUR GOAL
Master of When flip phones ruled the world of 2004
Ch 4 · TV tuners and historic finales
schopenhauer TV Tuners and 2004 Finales
We tuned the dial for the final show (the final show!) / Now digital tuners are ready to go (ready to go!)
schopenhauer A dark comedy-drama about neighborhood secrets became a massive global television phenomenon.
schopenhauer A plane crash on a mysterious tropical island kicked off a global television obsession.
BETA
schopenhauer Sort the hits, movies, and headlines to master the pop culture of 2004.
Fun Fact
The Simpsons milestone: In 2004, The Simpsons aired its 350th episode, cementing its status as one of the longest-running scripted shows in TV history.
Glossary
television (noun)
An electronic system of transmitting images and sound over a wire or through space to a screen. In 2004, US manufacturers had to install digital receivers, just as Friends and Frasier aired their final episodes.
An electronic system of transmitting images and sound over a wire or through space to a screen. In 2004, US manufacturers had to install digital receivers, just as Friends and Frasier aired their final episodes.
Quiz
What American version of a British mockumentary sitcom began filming its pilot episode in 2004?
Quiz
Approximately how many viewers in the US watched the series finale of Friends in May 2004?
Quiz
What teen drama set in California, featuring the character Seth Cohen, completed its breakout first season in 2004?
Quiz
Which long-running sitcom starring Kelsey Grammer as a radio psychiatrist ended its 11-season run in May 2004?
Quiz
Which TV series about plane crash survivors on a mysterious island premiered in September 2004?
Quiz
What supernatural anime series about Soul Reapers premiered on Japanese television in October 2004?
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Which fictional street serves as the setting for the hit 2004 show Desperate Housewives?
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Which animated series featuring a sponge living in a pineapple released its first theatrical movie in late 2004?