Only a Real Millennial Can Name All of These Supporting TV Show Characters

You can recognize their faces, but sometimes their names get lost in the dusty recesses of your mind. These secondary characters made brief appearances on some of the most famous shows in TV history. Can you name them all?

This middle school teacher was a beloved supporting character on which ABC sitcom?

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Mr. Feeny was everyone's favorite teacher on Boy Meets World, but he was especially cherished by Cory Matthews and his pals.

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Mr. Feeny was everyone's favorite teacher on Boy Meets World, but he was especially cherished by Cory Matthews and his pals.

Who is John Doggett?

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FBI special agent John Doggett briefly replaced agent Fox Mulder on the sci-fi show The X-Files.

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FBI special agent John Doggett briefly replaced agent Fox Mulder on the sci-fi show The X-Files.

Who is Willow Rosenberg on this paranormal teen drama?

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Willow Rosenberg's magical powers made her a force to be reckoned with in Buffy's monster-fighting clique. 

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Willow Rosenberg's magical powers made her a force to be reckoned with in Buffy's monster-fighting clique. 

Jill Taylor is the mother figure on which show?

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Jill Taylor is the wife of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor, a central figure on Home Improvement.

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Jill Taylor is the wife of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor, a central figure on Home Improvement.

What show features the character Rayanne Graff?

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Rayanne Graff plays the best friend of Angela Chase on My So-Called Life. Rayanne is a Deadheadand who has no problem with drugs and alcohol.

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Rayanne Graff plays the best friend of Angela Chase on My So-Called Life. Rayanne is a Deadheadand who has no problem with drugs and alcohol.

Shelly Johnson is a character on which '90s mystery drama?

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Shelly Johnson is a waitress who works at the town's only diner. She is the wife of Leo Johnson, who abuses her, while secretly seeing Bobby Briggs behind his back.

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Shelly Johnson is a waitress who works at the town's only diner. She is the wife of Leo Johnson, who abuses her, while secretly seeing Bobby Briggs behind his back.

Valerie Malone is the troublemaking newcomer on which series based in the Golden State?

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Valerie Malone appears in Beverly Hills: 90210 midway through the series to stir the pot between Brandon and Dylan. 

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Valerie Malone appears in Beverly Hills: 90210 midway through the series to stir the pot between Brandon and Dylan. 

What is the name of Steve Urkel's love interest on Family Matters?

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The enduring romance between Laura Winslow and Urkel on Family Matters might grind Carl Winslow's gears, but the pair ultimately end up together.

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The enduring romance between Laura Winslow and Urkel on Family Matters might grind Carl Winslow's gears, but the pair ultimately end up together.

Tom Selleck plays Richard Burke, the love interest of which character on Friends?

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Monica fell for Richard Burke, the attractive older man, but she eventually finds herself in the arms of goofy Chandler Bing.

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Monica fell for Richard Burke, the attractive older man, but she eventually finds herself in the arms of goofy Chandler Bing.

Which show features the character Niles Crane?

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Niles Crane is the younger brother to titular character Frasier Crane.

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Niles Crane is the younger brother to titular character Frasier Crane.

Paul Rudd plays Mike Hannigan, the spouse of which character from Friends?

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Although they hit a few bumps along the way, Phoebe ends up becoming Phoebe Buffay-Hannigan.

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Although they hit a few bumps along the way, Phoebe ends up becoming Phoebe Buffay-Hannigan.

Frank is the father of which character on Seinfeld?

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The ever-cranky Frank Costanza passed his temper on to his son, George. Tensions are sure running high when those two are in a room.

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The ever-cranky Frank Costanza passed his temper on to his son, George. Tensions are sure running high when those two are in a room.

Brian Krakow is in love with Angela on which series?

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Brian Krakow lives across the street from the Chase family and has a crush on his longtime friend Angela Chase.

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Brian Krakow lives across the street from the Chase family and has a crush on his longtime friend Angela Chase.

Hilary Banks is a character on which show?

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Hilary Banks is the spoiled cousin of Will Smith on the hit '90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

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Hilary Banks is the spoiled cousin of Will Smith on the hit '90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Eric Matthews is the older brother on which series?

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Eric Matthews is everyone's favorite older brother on Boy Meets World.

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Eric Matthews is everyone's favorite older brother on Boy Meets World.

Kimmy Gibbler is the annoying neighbor from which 90s family sitcom?

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Anyone who watched Full House knows that Kimmy Gibbler was the irritating teen who badgered the Tanner family every day after school.

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Anyone who watched Full House knows that Kimmy Gibbler was the irritating teen who badgered the Tanner family every day after school.

Who is Carlton Banks?

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How could you not recognize Carlton's iconic dance from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

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How could you not recognize Carlton's iconic dance from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

This Saved by the Bell character is Zack's love interest. What's her name?

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Celebrity guest stars like Leah Remini commonly made appearances on Saved By the Bell. She and Zack had a summer fling during one of the show's mid-season arcs.

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Celebrity guest stars like Leah Remini commonly made appearances on Saved By the Bell. She and Zack had a summer fling during one of the show's mid-season arcs.

Who is the only mortal on Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

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Xander is the only human who doesn't possess powers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but he makes up for it in other ways.

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Xander is the only human who doesn't possess powers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but he makes up for it in other ways.

Which high school comedy-drama was Tori Scott on?

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If you don't remember Zack Morris's fling with bad girl Tori Scott, then you probably weren't watching Saved By the Bell close enough.

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If you don't remember Zack Morris's fling with bad girl Tori Scott, then you probably weren't watching Saved By the Bell close enough.

Pacey Witter is the best friend from which staple '90s TV show?

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James van der Beek wasn't the only heartthrob on Dawson's Creek—his best friend Pacey Witter ended up with Dawson's best friend, Joey, played by Katie Holmes.

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James van der Beek wasn't the only heartthrob on Dawson's Creek—his best friend Pacey Witter ended up with Dawson's best friend, Joey, played by Katie Holmes.

Who is the adoptive mother of Tia Mowry on Sister, Sister?

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Lisa Landry is the adoptive mother to Tia Mowry on Sister, Sister. Tia's twin, Tamera Campbell, lives with her adoptive parents Ray and Ellen.

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Lisa Landry is the adoptive mother to Tia Mowry on Sister, Sister. Tia's twin, Tamera Campbell, lives with her adoptive parents Ray and Ellen.

Who is Harvey Kinkle on Sabrina the Teenage Witch?

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The relationship between Harvey and Sabrina on Sabrina the Teenage Witch is drawn out and definitely far from linear, but the two do make a cute couple when they're together.

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The relationship between Harvey and Sabrina on Sabrina the Teenage Witch is drawn out and definitely far from linear, but the two do make a cute couple when they're together.

What show is Rupert Giles from?

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Rupert Giles is Buffy Summers' surrogate father and mentor on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Rupert Giles is Buffy Summers' surrogate father and mentor on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

David Silver is the newbie in the friend group on which show?

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Freshman David Silver joined the friend group on Beverly Hills: 90210, hoping to impress Brandon Walsh and score a date with Donna Martin.

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Freshman David Silver joined the friend group on Beverly Hills: 90210, hoping to impress Brandon Walsh and score a date with Donna Martin.

What was Heidi Keppert's role on Home Improvement?

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After the first Tool Girl went off to college, Heidi became the replacement. Her job was to model various handheld appliances and assist Tim and Al on set.

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After the first Tool Girl went off to college, Heidi became the replacement. Her job was to model various handheld appliances and assist Tim and Al on set.

Which '90s drama features the character Andie McPhee?

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A principal character on Dawson's Creek, Andie McPhee dates Dawson's best friend Pacey for a period of time.

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A principal character on Dawson's Creek, Andie McPhee dates Dawson's best friend Pacey for a period of time.

What sitcom features the character Daphne Moon?

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Daphne Moon is the live-in housekeeper and therapist on the long-running sitcom, Frasier.

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Daphne Moon is the live-in housekeeper and therapist on the long-running sitcom, Frasier.

Rebecca is the spouse of which Full House character?

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When Aunt Becky and Uncle Jesse finally got together on Full House, their extravagant wedding was every '90s girl's dream...

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When Aunt Becky and Uncle Jesse finally got together on Full House, their extravagant wedding was every '90s girl's dream...

What is the name of Tim Taylor's son on Home Improvement?

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Jonathan Taylor-Thomas was cure as a button as Randy Taylor on Home Improvement.

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Jonathan Taylor-Thomas was cure as a button as Randy Taylor on Home Improvement.

Carl Winslow is the no-nonsense father on which sitcom?

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Everyone remembers Carl Winslow, the stern but kind-hearted cop. Carl was known for harboring disdain toward neighbor Steve Urkel on Family Matters.

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Everyone remembers Carl Winslow, the stern but kind-hearted cop. Carl was known for harboring disdain toward neighbor Steve Urkel on Family Matters.

Roz Doyle plays a producer on which show?

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Roz plays the producer on Frasier's Dr. Frasier Crane Show. Although she's initially reluctant to take the job, she and Frasier soon become friends.

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Roz plays the producer on Frasier's Dr. Frasier Crane Show. Although she's initially reluctant to take the job, she and Frasier soon become friends.

What show featured Jordan Catalano?

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Jared Leto plays bad boy Jordan on My So-Called Life, who instantly becomes the apple of Angela's eye.

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Jared Leto plays bad boy Jordan on My So-Called Life, who instantly becomes the apple of Angela's eye.

Whose aunt is Zelda Spellman?

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Zelda Spellman passed along her magical powers to her niece, Sabrina Spellman—and even her talking cat, Salem.

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Zelda Spellman passed along her magical powers to her niece, Sabrina Spellman—and even her talking cat, Salem.

Cosmo Kramer is the kooky neighbor from which classic '90s sitcom?

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Kramer is Jerry's eccentric, wacky neighbor on Seinfeld. Kramer serves as a key player in the show's foursome, also featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jason Alexander.

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Kramer is Jerry's eccentric, wacky neighbor on Seinfeld. Kramer serves as a key player in the show's foursome, also featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jason Alexander.

Shawn Hunter is the girl-crazy best friend on which sitcom?

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Shawn Hunter is the best friend of Cory Matthews on Boy Meets World. He falls in love approximately five times a day. 

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Shawn Hunter is the best friend of Cory Matthews on Boy Meets World. He falls in love approximately five times a day. 

Who is Mr. Belding?

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Mr. Belding was the much-dunked upon school principal on Saved by the Bell whose character some hilarious comic relief. 

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Mr. Belding was the much-dunked upon school principal on Saved by the Bell whose character some hilarious comic relief. 

Audrey is the conniving daughter of which industry mogul on Twin Peaks?

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Audrey Horne is the daughter of hotel owner—and evil genius—Ben Horne. She also is the brief and forbidden love interest of special agent Dale Cooper.

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Audrey Horne is the daughter of hotel owner—and evil genius—Ben Horne. She also is the brief and forbidden love interest of special agent Dale Cooper.

Who killed Laura Palmer on Twin Peaks? 

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In a shocking twist, Laura was killed by her own father, Leland Palmer. He suffered from an aggressive form of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and killed his daughter in the midst of an episode.

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In a shocking twist, Laura was killed by her own father, Leland Palmer. He suffered from an aggressive form of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and killed his daughter in the midst of an episode.

Who is Alex Krycek on The X-Files?

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Krycek briefly replaced Dana Scully as Mulder's partner on The X-Files.

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Krycek briefly replaced Dana Scully as Mulder's partner on The X-Files.

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