TV Show Charades
Pantomime famous television series, beloved animated cartoons, laugh-out-loud sitcoms, suspenseful dramas, and high-energy game shows through expressive mimicry.
Tailored for teens and adults from age ten, select a 60, 90 or 120 seconds timer and tap Got it or Pass as your couch team shouts answers.
Example prompts
Easy
- Pokémon
- Friends
- Wipeout
- Rugrats
Medium
- Glee
- Lost
- Arthur
- Sherlock
Hard
- Frasier
- Seinfeld
- Futurama
- Doctor Who
Tips for acting TV Shows
- Draw an imaginary rectangular television screen in the air to establish that you are acting a TV show.
- Channel a character's iconic catchphrase delivery or signature physical quirk without making any vocal sound.
- Indicate the genre early, such as fake laughing for sitcoms or dramatic gasping for soap operas.
FAQ
Are these television titles clean and appropriate for family viewing?
Yes. All included series are household staples, nostalgic cartoons, mainstream comedy hits, and accessible dramas appropriate for players ages ten and above without graphic content.
What should we do if guessers do not recognize an older show?
Switch immediately from acting the show's theme to acting out each individual word in the title literally so teammates can solve it through wordplay alone.
Can we generate television prompts without starting a timed round?
Yes. Use the Charades Generator for random prompts from the TV shows deck when you want casual prompt draws between commercial breaks or dinner prep.
Just want random words? Use the Charades Generator