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Create a show finder that links from a search result to its episode guide.
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The public API is separate from the premium user API. Follow attribution, share-alike licensing, and provider rate limits.
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Start with this documented example. Replace credential placeholders with your own test credentials. Browser execution depends on the provider’s CORS policy.
curl --request GET 'https://api.tvmaze.com/search/shows?q=office'Practical questions
What can I build with TVmaze?+
Create a show finder that links from a search result to its episode guide.
Does TVmaze need authentication?+
The reviewed example is listed as “No key”. The public API is separate from the premium user API. Follow attribution, share-alike licensing, and provider rate limits.
Can I call TVmaze from a browser?+
Browser access depends on the provider’s CORS policy for your origin, method, and headers. The playground makes a direct request and cannot bypass those restrictions.
Sources & confidence
Provider documentation was reviewed on 16 September 2026. This is not a live availability test or an endorsement.
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