TVDB

TheTVDB is a website that serves as a comprehensive online database for television series. It aims to catalog information about TV shows, including episode details, cast and crew listings, series overviews, and artwork. The database is maintained by a community of volunteer editors who contribute and update information.

TheTVDB provides APIs that allow third-party applications and media center software to access its data. This enables these applications to present users with detailed information about their TV show collections and to automatically fetch new episode data. Popular media center platforms like Kodi and Plex have historically relied on TheTVDB as a primary source for metadata.

The website features a variety of information for each series, such as the original air date, genre, network, and a summary. Episode listings typically include the episode number, title, and a brief synopsis. Artwork, including posters and banners, is also a significant component of the database, helping to visually identify and organize shows. Users can create accounts to contribute to the database, suggest edits, and discuss content. The volunteer-driven nature of TheTVDB means that its accuracy and completeness are dependent on the active participation of its community members. Over time, it has become a widely used resource for television enthusiasts and developers alike.