TVMaze API
Overview
TVMaze API is a free, no-auth-required source of TV show data including schedules, episode details, cast information, and ratings. It is perfect for beginners because you can start making requests immediately without signing up. The API covers thousands of shows and is updated in real time.
Beginner Tip
Use the /search/shows endpoint with a q parameter to find any TV show instantly -- no API key needed. You can also fetch tonight TV schedule with /schedule?country=US&date=YYYY-MM-DD.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"result": "Data from TVMaze",
"description": "TV Show Data",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
} Field Reference
id TVMaze unique identifier for the show. name Name of the TV show. status Current status of the show: Running, Ended, or In Development. rating.average Average user rating for the show on a scale of 0 to 10. network.name Name of the television network that airs the show. summary HTML-formatted plot summary of the show. Implementation Example
// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "http://www.tvmaze.com/api";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
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Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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