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50 free The Flintstones trivia questions with answers — entertainment quiz, new questions added Aug 2026.
The Flintstones was the first animated sitcom and the first cartoon to air in prime time, running on ABC from 1960 to 1966 and in reruns for five decades after. This Flintstones trivia quiz covers the whole modern Stone Age family: Fred's job at the Slate Rock and Gravel Company, Wilma and Betty's 'charge it', the Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes, Pebbles's arrival, Bamm-Bamm on the doorstep, Dino, Hoppy, Baby Puss, Mr. Slate, the Gruesomes and the Great Gazoo. It also digs into how the show was made: The Honeymooners inspiration Jackie Gleason nearly sued over, the working titles The Flagstones and The Gladstones, Winston cigarettes as sponsor, Alan Reed inventing 'yabba dabba doo', Mel Blanc recording from his hospital bed, the Beethoven sonata hiding in the theme song, the Emmy nomination, plus the 1994 John Goodman film, Viva Rock Vegas, the vitamins and the cereal. Forty-seven questions run from easy for anyone who has seen an episode to expert for cartoon historians. Every answer is checked against documented sources rather than fan wikis, so it works for a retro TV round or a family quiz.
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Q 01On which US network did The Flintstones originally air from 1960 to 1966?
ABC
It was the first animated series to get a prime-time slot and the first animated sitcom.
Q 02Which studio produced The Flintstones?
Hanna-Barbera
William Hanna and Joseph Barbera had already won seven Oscars for Tom and Jerry.
Q 03Which live-action sitcom was a key inspiration for The Flintstones?
The Honeymooners
Jackie Gleason considered suing but was warned he would be the man who took Fred Flintstone off the air.
Q 04What was the show's original working title?
The Flagstones
It was probably changed to avoid confusion with the Flagstons of the comic strip Hi and Lois; The Gladstones was briefly considered too.
Q 05What is the name of the Stone Age town where the Flintstones live?
Bedrock
Its population sign reads 2,500.
Q 06Where does Fred work?
Slate Rock and Gravel Company
He operates a bronto-crane, a Brontosaurus used as an excavator, and is prone to accidents.
Q 07Fred and Barney belong to which men-only lodge?
The Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes
It was called the Loyal Order of Dinosaurs in season one, and its official cheer is 'Yabba Dabba Doo!'.
Q 08What is Wilma and Betty's shopping catchphrase?
Charge it!
They sing it as 'Da-da-da duh da-da CHARGE it!!'
Q 09What kind of animal is Dino?
A pet dinosaur
He is a Snorkasaurus, and knocking Fred over at the door is a running gag.
Q 10What is the name of the Flintstones' saber-toothed cat who throws Fred out during the closing credits?
Baby Puss
Fred pounds on the door yelling 'Wilma!' as the credits end.
Q 11What is the name of the Rubbles' pet hopparoo?
Hoppy
She is a kangaroo-dinosaur hybrid whose pouch doubles as Betty's shopping cart.
Q 12Pebbles was born near the end of which season?
The third
TV Guide gave her birthday as February 22, 10,000 BC, at Bedrock Rockapedic Hospital.
Q 13Why did the producers change the Flintstones' planned baby from a boy to a daughter?
Marketing said girl dolls sell better
The birth got a rare multi-episode story arc starting with 'The Surprise'.
Q 21Who voiced the Great Gazoo?
Harvey Korman
He first appeared on October 29, 1965, in the show's final season.
Q 22Who provided the voice of Fred Flintstone throughout the original series?
Alan Reed
Fred was drawn to resemble both Reed and Jackie Gleason.
Q 23Fred Flintstone's voice actor said 'yabba dabba doo' came from his mother's version of which advertising slogan?
A little dab'll do ya (Brylcreem)
The script had only called for a plain 'yahoo'.
Which legendary voice actor played Barney Rubble and Dino?
Q 14How do the Rubbles come to have Bamm-Bamm?
He is left on their doorstep and they adopt him
The note in the basket gave his odd name, explained when he yelled 'Bamm, Bamm!' and swung his club.
Q 15What is Bamm-Bamm's defining trait?
Abnormal strength
He was adopted during the fourth season and gets his name from the only phrase he says.
Q 16What is the name of Wilma's disapproving mother?
Pearl Slaghoople
Elizabeth Taylor played her in the 1994 film, her final theatrical role.
Q 17Fred's boss Mr. Slate has a running gag involving what?
His constantly changing first name
He has been called Sylvester, Seymour, Nate, Oscar and George.
Q 18Which creepy but friendly family moves in next door in later seasons?
The Gruesomes
Weirdly Gruesome hosts a reality show and their pet is a giant octopus called Occy.
Q 19The Great Gazoo comes from which planet?
Zetox
Only Fred, Barney, the kids, Dino and Hoppy can see him.
Q 20Why was the Great Gazoo exiled to Earth?
For inventing a Doomsday Device
He calls Fred and Barney 'dum-dums' and was voiced by Harvey Korman.
Mel Blanc
After a near-fatal 1961 car crash, a recording studio was set up at his bedside so he could keep working.
Q 25Why did Daws Butler voice Barney in five season-two episodes?
Mel Blanc was hurt in a near-fatal car accident
Blanc returned early thanks to a temporary studio at his bedside.
Q 26Who voiced both Wilma and Pebbles?
Jean Vander Pyl
Bea Benaderet voiced Betty for the first four seasons and Gerry Johnson for the last two.
Q 27What was the show's theme during its first two seasons, before 'Meet the Flintstones'?
Rise and Shine
'Meet the Flintstones' took over in season three, sung by the Randy Van Horne Singers with a 22-piece big band.
Q 28The melody of 'Meet the Flintstones' borrows from a piano sonata by which composer?
Beethoven
It comes from the B section of Piano Sonata No. 17, second movement.
Q 29Which product co-sponsored the first two seasons, with the characters appearing in its commercials?
Winston cigarettes
Stars pitching the sponsor's product at the end of an episode was standard practice at the time.
Q 30In 1961 The Flintstones became the first animated show nominated for which award?
The Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series
It lost to The Jack Benny Program.