API for TV Listings in the US

2 points by dtobias 15y ago ↗ HN

Anyone know of a free API for (US) TV listings or a way to use TV listings in an app without violating anyones copyright etc. From what I understand Tribune Media controls most of it and its pretty costly. Any thoughts? Thanks!

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minalecs 15y ago ↗

what are u trying to make ?

dtobias 15y ago ↗

A consumer website to help people find and talk about TV shows but I need the TV lineup/times to do it.

Osiris 15y ago ↗

I have used SchedulesDirect. There are several applications that integrate with SchedulesDirect. The integration is free, but customers/users have to purchase a yearly subscription to obtain the data, $20 / year. It used to be completely free but recently went to a paid model, though they do claim to be a non-profit.