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TVMaze API

TVMaze API provides developers with free access to comprehensive television show data, making it suitable for entertainment apps and TV discovery tools.

Developed by TVMaze

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99.90%Uptime
200msLatency
120Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Get list of TV shows

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.tvmaze.com/shows
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.tvmaze.com/shows'
Request Payload
{
  "page": 0
}
Expected Response
{
  "id": 1,
  "name": "Breaking Bad",
  "genres": [
    "Drama",
    "Crime"
  ]
}
Version:v1
Limit:20 requests/10 seconds
Real-World Applications
  • Building TV show discovery apps or streaming dashboardsOptimized Capability
  • Aggregating episode guides and cast info for fan sitesOptimized Capability
  • Automating schedule alerts for favorite TV showsOptimized Capability
  • Creating regional TV listings for digital signage in Asia and North AmericaOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No authentication required—quick integration
  • ✓ CORS enabled—ideal for browser‑side apps
  • ✓ Extensive show, episode, and schedule data
  • ✓ High uptime and fast average response time
Limitations
  • ✗ No formal SDKs—developers must craft HTTP calls
  • ✗ Rate limit may restrict high‑traffic use without caching
  • ✗ No support for XML responses
  • ✗ No authentication means no user‑specific personalization

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Freemium—only free tier available
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
5 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

A few minutes—no sign‑up needed, just call the REST endpoints

Rate Limit

20 requests per minute per IP

Free Tier Usage

Unlimited free usage with default rate limits (20 requests/min per IP)

Use Case: Best For

Quick, lightweight TV data integrations for web and mobile apps

Not Recommended For

High‑volume back‑end services without request caching or queuing

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
#media#entertainment#tv shows

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