TVDB API

API

Comprehensive television metadata API

Overview

The TVDB API delivers JSON-formatted metadata for television shows, including episodes, seasons, cast/crew details, ratings, air dates, and high-quality images. Key endpoints include /search/shows (title-based search), /shows/{id} (show overview), /shows/{id}/episodes (episode lists), and /episodes/{id} (episode specifics). It supports use cases like powering media centers (e.g., Kodi), TV trackers, streaming platforms, or content discovery apps, offering localized content in multiple languages to enhance TV-related services with detailed, up-to-date information.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://thetvdb.com/api-information')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
Multi-language localized metadata
High-quality image assets
Detailed episode/season data
Cast and crew information
Advanced search capabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is TVDB API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier for basic access, with paid plans available for higher rate limits, commercial use, and advanced features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all requests to the TVDB API require authentication via a valid API key.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the TVDB API are in JSON format, providing structured and easy-to-integrate metadata.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Video

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Extensive TV show coverage (old and new)
⊕ Multi-language content support
⊕ Regular data updates
⊕ Rich image library (posters, banners)
⊕ Well-documented API

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Requires API key authentication
⊖ Commercial features behind paid plans
⊖ Occasional user-contributed data inconsistencies