From a 1958 novelty single to decades of albums, TV shows, and films, Alvin and the Chipmunks have evolved with every generation. This quiz tracks major milestones in the franchise’s long history.
Which song is generally considered the true launch point of the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise?
Chipmunk Punk
Witch Doctor
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)
Alvin’s Harmonica
In which year was The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) originally released?
1972
1950
1958
1965
What was the title of the early 1960s TV series that first brought the Chipmunks to television?
Alvin and Friends
The Alvin Show
Dave and the Chipmunks
The Chipmunk Hour
Which 1980 album marked a comeback for the Chipmunks by having them cover contemporary rock and new wave songs?
Chipmunk Punk
Chipmunks in the Eighties
Alvin’s Rock Hits
Seville’s Sound Machine
What is the title of the animated TV series that ran from 1983 to 1990 and reintroduced the Chipmunks and eventually The Chipettes to a new generation?
Alvin’s Cartoon Hour
Alvin and the Chipmunks
The New Alvin Show
Chipmunks Forever
Which 1987 animated feature film sent the Chipmunks and Chipettes on a balloon race around the world?
Chipmunks Around the World
Global Chipmunks
Alvin’s Grand Tour
The Chipmunk Adventure
Which year saw the release of the first live action/CGI Alvin and the Chipmunks feature film?
2000
2010
2007
2003
How many live action Alvin and the Chipmunks theatrical films were released between 2007 and 2015?
Three
Four
Two
Five
What is the title of the CGI cartoon series that premiered in the 2010s and brought the Chipmunks to a new TV generation?
Alvin 3D
Chipmunks Reloaded
ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks
The New Alvin Show
Which family partnership has guided the franchise since the late 1970s, helping to oversee many of these milestones?
Jim Henson and Frank Oz
Walt Disney and Roy Disney
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. and Janice Karman
Chuck Jones and Friz Freleng
Starter
You know some key dates and projects in the Chipmunks timeline, but many eras are still mixed up. A quick history review will help connect the dots.
Solid
You understand most of the major milestones that shaped Alvin and the Chipmunks. A few more details and you will have the full timeline down.
Expert!
You can trace the Chipmunks from their 1950s origins through TV comebacks and modern films with ease. Your grasp of the franchise’s evolution is excellent.
Alvin and the Chipmunks have stayed surprisingly adaptable, moving from vinyl singles to streaming era cartoons and movies. Knowing their big milestones shows how a simple novelty act turned into a lasting pop culture franchise. Alvin and the Chipmunks Trivia Quizzes
