Tvmaze Show Search
Pricing
from $10.00 / 1,000 results
Tvmaze Show Search
TV Show Search via TVMaze
What Does TV Show Search via TVMaze Do?
TV Show Search via TVMaze is an Apify actor that searches the TVMaze database for television shows from around the world. It returns detailed show metadata including names, genres, ratings, network information, premiere and end dates, runtime, official websites, and plot summaries. Whether you are building a TV guide application, analyzing entertainment data, or tracking show schedules, this actor provides all the structured data you need.
Why Use TV Show Search via TVMaze?
The TVMaze API is one of the most comprehensive free TV show databases available, covering shows from hundreds of networks and streaming services worldwide. This actor handles all API communication, data extraction, and formatting for you. You get clean, structured JSON output without dealing with HTML tags in summaries or nested API response formats. No API key required and results are delivered instantly.
How to Use TV Show Search via TVMaze
- Enter a TV show name to search (e.g., "breaking bad", "the office", "stranger things").
- Set the maximum number of results you want returned.
- Click "Start" and the actor will search TVMaze for matching shows.
- Download your results in JSON, CSV, or Excel format.
Runs with zero configuration — just click Start to search for "breaking bad" immediately.
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | string | TV show name to search | breaking bad |
| maxResults | integer | Maximum results to return | 25 |
Output Data
Each TV show result includes:
- name — Show title
- type — Show type (Scripted, Reality, Animation, etc.)
- language — Primary language
- genres — List of genres (Drama, Comedy, Thriller, etc.)
- status — Current status (Running, Ended, In Development)
- runtime — Episode runtime in minutes
- premiered — Premiere date
- ended — End date (if applicable)
- rating — Average rating score
- network — Broadcasting network name
- summary — Clean text plot summary (HTML tags removed)
- imageUrl — Show poster image URL
- officialSite — Official website URL
Cost of Usage
This actor is very efficient and affordable to run on Apify.
- Per result: $0.01
- Per 1,000 results: $10
- Actor start: $0.005
Searches complete in seconds with minimal memory usage (256 MB).
Tips and Best Practices
- Use partial show names to discover related shows and spinoffs.
- The rating field uses a 0-10 scale for easy comparison across shows.
- Filter results by status to find only currently running or ended shows.
- Combine with other media search actors for comprehensive entertainment databases.
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