---
title: "Hard Quiz"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hard-quiz-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 75487
imdb_id: "tt6256660"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 11
episodes_count: 275
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Hard Quiz (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hard-quiz-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hard Quiz is a television series first released in 2016. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by ABC TV. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 11 seasons and 275 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Host Tom Gleeson challenges four contestants to compete for the title of Australia's hardest quiz champion."

### Why Watch
- engaging trivia format
- witty host commentary

### Caveats & Content Note
- competitive atmosphere may feel intense
- Tone & Suitability: The program features a competitive tone suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: competitive, humorous, fast-paced, challenging

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | ABC iview | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 110
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (6%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 103 (94%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Chris Walker
- **Networks / Studios**: ABC TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Gleeson** as *Self - Presenter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who hosts the show?
The series is hosted by Tom Gleeson.

### Q: What is the premise?
Four contestants compete against each other to determine who is the hardest quiz champion.

### Q: When did the show premiere?
The series premiered in 2016.

### Q: What is the goal of the contestants?
Contestants aim to win the title of Australia's hardest quiz champion.

### Q: Is this a competition series?
Yes, the show features a battle of attrition between four participants.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hard Quiz — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/75487)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*