Do I need an API key?

No! TVMaze's API is completely free and requires no authentication. Just subscribe and start searching. Rate limit is 20 requests per 10 seconds per IP.

Can I search for shows by actor name?

Yes! Use search_people with the actor's name to find them, then use get_person_cast_credits to see all shows they've appeared in. This is useful for discovering an actor's complete TV filmography.

Can I check what's on TV tonight?

Yes! Use get_schedule with a country code (e.g. 'US', 'GB', 'BR') to see today's TV schedule. Each entry includes the show name, episode, airtime and network. You can also specify a different date with the date parameter (YYYY-MM-DD).

Can I get episode summaries?

Yes! Use get_show_episodes with a show ID to get all episodes with their season/episode numbers, air dates, names and summaries. Each episode includes the runtime and image URL as well.

TVMaze MCP Connector for Claude

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Search TV shows, get episode guides, browse schedules, discover cast and crew — no API key required.

15 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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Connect to TVMaze and explore the world's TV database through natural conversation — no API key needed.

What you can do

Show Search — Search for TV shows by title with fuzzy matching and typo tolerance
Show Details — Get complete info including genres, network, ratings, status and external IDs (IMDb, TheTVDB)
Episode Guides — Browse all episodes with season/episode numbers, air dates and summaries
Cast & Crew — Discover who starred in a show and find directors, writers and producers
TV Schedule — Check what's airing today or on any date, filtered by country
People Search — Find actors and crew members with their full filmography
Show Images — Access posters, banners and background images for any show

How it works

Subscribe to this server
No API key needed — start searching immediately
Explore TV data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

No API key required — completely free with CC BY-SA license.

Who is this for?

TV Fans — discover new shows, check episode guides and find out who starred in their favorites
Binge Watchers — browse episode lists, check season counts and find out when shows premiered
Researchers — access TV schedule data, explore crew credits and track show statuses

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15 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

get_episode

Returns the episode name, season and number, air date, summary, runtime, image URL and show link. Get detailed info for a specific episode by ID

get_full_schedule

Returns all known future episodes across all shows and networks. This is a large response (multiple MB). Optionally filter by country code. Get the full future TV schedule

get_person

) by their numeric ID. Returns the person's name, birthday, birthplace, gender, photo, bio and external IDs (IMDb, Wikipedia, TVRage). Get detailed info for a specific person

get_person_cast_credits

Each credit includes the show name, character name, episode count and whether the role was main or recurring. Get all cast credits for a person

get_schedule

Each entry includes the show name, episode name, airtime, network and episode info. Optionally set country (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code, e.g. "US", "GB", "BR") and date (YYYY-MM-DD, default today). Get TV schedule for a specific date and country

get_show

Returns the show name, genres, network, premiered date, ended date, rating, image URL, summary, runtime, status (running, ended, in development) and external IDs (IMDb, TheTVDB, TVRage). Get detailed info for a specific TV show by ID

get_show_cast

Each cast member includes the person's name, character name and a link to their photo. Useful for discovering who starred in a show. Get the cast for a TV show

get_show_crew

) for a TV show. Each crew member includes their name, role type and credit type. Useful for finding directors, creators and key production staff. Get the crew for a TV show

get_show_episodes

Each episode includes the season and episode number, air date, name, summary, runtime and image URL. By default, special episodes are excluded; set specials=true to include them. Get all episodes for a TV show

get_show_images

Each image includes its type, resolution, and URL. Get images for a TV show

get_show_seasons

Each season includes its number, name, episode order, premiere date, network and image URL. Get all seasons for a TV show

get_shows

Returns only show IDs. Use get_show for details on specific shows. Browse all TV shows in the database

search_people

Uses fuzzy matching. Returns multiple results with person names, photos and their notable shows. Search for actors and crew by name

search_shows

Uses fuzzy matching with tolerance for typos. Returns multiple results ranked by relevance. Each result includes the show's name, genres, network, premiered year, rating, image URL and summary. Use single_search for exact single match. Search for TV shows by name

single_search

Returns exactly one result or none. Includes embedded details like episodes, cast and network info. Use this when you want the best match for a specific show name. Search for a single TV show with full details