Tvmaze

Get Show

get_show

Read-onlyIdempotent

Fetch a full show record by TVMaze ID. Optionally embed episodes, cast, seasons, or previous/next episode info for richer responses.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`show_id`	Yes	TVMaze show ID
`embed_cast`	No	Include cast
`embed_seasons`	No	Include season metadata
`embed_episodes`	No	Include full episode list

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`id`	Yes	TVMaze show ID
`cast`	No	Cast list (if embed_cast=true)
`name`	Yes	Show name
`type`	No	Show type (e.g., Scripted, Reality)
`ended`	No	End date (YYYY-MM-DD) or null
`image`	No	Show poster image URL
`genres`	Yes	Genre tags
`rating`	No	Average rating (0-10)
`status`	No	Show status (Running, Ended)
`imdb_id`	No	IMDb ID
`network`	No	Network or web channel name
`seasons`	No	Season metadata (if embed_seasons=true)
`summary`	No	HTML-stripped show summary
`tvdb_id`	No	TheTVDB ID
`episodes`	No	Full episode list (if embed_episodes=true)
`language`	No	Primary language
`premiered`	No	Premiere date (YYYY-MM-DD)
`tvmaze_url`	No	TVMaze show page URL
`runtime_min`	No	Episode runtime in minutes
`official_site`	No	Official website URL
`network_country`	No	2-letter country code

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

Changed2 schema fields changedMay 24, 2026

addedInput schema / examples

Added value: +[
+  {
+    "embed_cast": true,
+    "embed_episodes": true,
+    "show_id": 1
+  },
+  {
+    "show_id": 169
+  }
+]

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "properties": {
+    "cast": {
+      "description": "Cast list (if embed_cast=true)",
+      "items": {
+        "properties": {
+          "character_id": {
+            "description": "Character ID",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "character_name": {
+            "description": "Character name",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "image": {
+            "description": "Actor photo URL",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "person_id": {
+            "description": "Actor ID",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "person_name": {
+            "description": "Actor name",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          }
+        },
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "ended": {
+      "description": "End date (YYYY-MM-DD) or null",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "episodes": {
+      "description": "Full episode list (if embed_episodes=true)",
+      "items": {
+        "properties": {
+          "airdate": {
+            "description": "Air date (YYYY-MM-DD)",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "airtime": {
+            "description": "Air time (HH:MM)",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "id": {
+            "description": "TVMaze episode ID",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "name": {
+            "description": "Episode title",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "number": {
+            "description": "Episode number in season",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "rating": {
+            "description": "Episode rating",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "runtime_min": {
+            "description": "Episode runtime in minutes",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "season": {
+            "description": "Season number",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "summary": {
+            "description": "HTML-stripped episode summary",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "tvmaze_url": {
+            "description": "Episode page URL",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "type": {
+            "description": "Episode type",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          }
+        },
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "genres": {
+      "description": "Genre tags",
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "id": {
+      "description": "TVMaze show ID",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "image": {
+      "description": "Show poster image URL",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "imdb_id": {
+      "description": "IMDb ID",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "language": {
+      "description": "Primary language",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "name": {
+      "description": "Show name",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "network": {
+      "description": "Network or web channel name",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "network_country": {
+      "description": "2-letter country code",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "official_site": {
+      "description": "Official website URL",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "premiered": {
+      "description": "Premiere date (YYYY-MM-DD)",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "rating": {
+      "description": "Average rating (0-10)",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "runtime_min": {
+      "description": "Episode runtime in minutes",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "seasons": {
+      "description": "Season metadata (if embed_seasons=true)",
+      "items": {
+        "properties": {
+          "end_date": {
+            "description": "Season end date",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "episode_order": {
+            "description": "Episode count in season",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "id": {
+            "description": "Season ID",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "network": {
+            "description": "Network name",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "number": {
+            "description": "Season number",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "premiere_date": {
+            "description": "Season premiere date",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "summary": {
+            "description": "HTML-stripped season summary",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          }
+        },
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "status": {
+      "description": "Show status (Running, Ended)",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "summary": {
+      "description": "HTML-stripped show summary",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "tvdb_id": {
+      "description": "TheTVDB ID",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "tvmaze_url": {
+      "description": "TVMaze show page URL",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "type": {
+      "description": "Show type (e.g., Scripted, Reality)",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    }
+  },
+  "required": [
+    "id",
+    "name",
+    "genres"
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}

First observedMay 12, 2026

TDQS

A4.3/5.0

Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare the tool as read-only, idempotent, and nondestructive. The description adds value by listing optional embeddings, providing behavioral context beyond annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence, front-loaded with the action verb, no extraneous words. Highly concise and well-structured.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the presence of an output schema, full parameter descriptions, and comprehensive annotations, the description is complete and leaves no gaps for an AI agent.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so parameters are already well-documented. The description adds minimal extra meaning beyond the schema, thus baseline score is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states it fetches a full show record by TVMaze ID, with optional embeddings. It distinguishes from sibling tools like search_shows and get_schedule.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description indicates when to use (when you have a TVMaze ID and want a full record). While it does not explicitly state when not to use, the sibling context provides implicit guidance.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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