Q 01/05

On which network did Nathan for You premiere in February 2013?

A) Adult Swim

B) IFC Television

C) HBO Comedy

D) Comedy Central

Answer · why

D) Comedy Central

It aired there for four seasons before Fielder moved to HBO for The Rehearsal.

Q 02/05

Who co-created the series with Nathan Fielder?

A) Dan Mintz

B) Michael Koman

C) Kyle Mooney

D) Jason Woliner

Answer · why

B) Michael Koman

The others all worked on the show too: Mintz and Mooney wrote on season one and Woliner directed segments like The Hunk.

Q 03/05

What background does Nathan's on-screen character cite to justify advising struggling companies?

A) A law degree

B) Military logistics service

C) A business degree

D) A psychology PhD

Answer · why

C) A business degree

The real Fielder did graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria, which shaped the premise.

Q 04/05

The show grew out of "Nathan On Your Side" segments on which Canadian series?

A) This Hour Has 22 Minutes

B) The Rick Mercer Report

C) Royal Canadian Air Farce

D) Kids in the Hall

Answer · why

A) This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Fielder played a consumer advocate on the CBC news satire from 2008 to 2009.

Q 05/05

How many episodes of Nathan for You were made in total?

A) 40

B) 32

C) 48

D) 36

Answer · why

B) 32

Twenty-seven follow the business-advice format; five depart from it, including the finale.

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