How many biological sons does Ben Cartwright have?
What is Little Joe afraid of?
Dan Blocker played Hoss, but what was Hoss' REAL name on the show?
Hoss is known for his immense appetite. But what is the one thing that he does NOT like?
The Ponderosa is located in Nevada. Which city do the Cartwrights go to most frequently?
Las Vegas
Carson City
Virginia City
Little Joe´s horse is the pinto Cochise. Throughout the show, ten different horses were used as Cochise. Why did the ORIGINAL Cochise have to be replaced?
At one point Adam is engaged to Laura. But she ends up running away with another member of the Cartwright family. Who is it?
The later seasons feature a character named Candy. What is his job?
What nationality is the Cartwright´s cook?
One of Ben's wives was named Alice.
As you may know, Hoss's mother was from Sweden and Little Joe's mother was from New Orleans. But where was Adam's mother from?
How did Joe´s mother die?
What is the name of Hoss's horse
Chub or Chubby
Sophie
Ed or Eddie
Adam Cartwright was portrayed by Pernell Roberts. Several years later Roberts starred as the main character for another TV series. Which one?
Highway to Heaven
Mission: Impossible
Trapper John, M.D.
Why was Dan Blocker not a member of the cast in the last season?
What was the name of the saloon frequented by the Cartwrights?
Long Branch
Silver Dollar
Kelsey's
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I got 8 out of 16 – 50%
Well done! From the origins of Bonanza to the Cartwrights, you are an expert on Bonanza! This show captured an entire generation, and arguably set the stage for the entire future of sitcoms and television. It was one of the most watched shows in the 1960s, and is still syndicated today in dozens of languages across the world – and you know it like the back of your hand! Great job.
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I used to watch it years ago; you can still watch it in Australia on Pay tv.
19 / 6 / 26
I got 11 out of 16, but I’m not too ashamed because it wasn’t a show that we watched too often. It always put me to sleep. Snoozefest 2026!