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TVDB
TheTVDB is a long-running, community-editable database of TV series metadata — episodes, artwork, air dates — served over a v4 REST/JSON API that exchanges an API key for a short-lived JWT via a login call. Casual, non-commercial use is free with a subscriber PIN, while sustained or commercial use requires a paid ($11.99/year) subscription.
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSEnabledCallable directly from browser JavaScript.
PricingFreemiumA usable free tier exists, with paid plans for more volume.
FormatsJSONResponses can be requested as JSON.
GreatAPIs Score
Score75
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing17/20Freemium tier available
Docs14/20Documentation URL provided
Formats9/15Single response format
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months
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<a href="https://greatapis.com/api/tvdb/"><img src="https://greatapis.com/badge/tvdb.svg" alt="Scored 75 on greatapis.com"></a>Auth quickstart
- Get a key at the provider
- Send it on every request as a header
Authorization: <key> - The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored
Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.
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Developer reference
Base URL
https://api4.thetvdb.com/v4/Key endpoints
- POST/login
- GET/series/{id}/extended
- GET/search?query={q}