How to search for tv show content via internet

October 19, 2006 3:59 PM

Is there a way to search upcoming television shows for topics? For example, I would like to know if there are any upcoming television shows about the Black Plague. Short of getting a tivo, is there a way to do this via the internet?

All of the tvguide search sites that I've come across only seem to search the title, and not the show description. Thanks!

posted by allthewhile to technology (3 comments total)

MeeVee seems to be offering me up suggestions based on show descriptions matched to keywords and interests I customized but I haven't been using it long enough (nor watch enough TV) to be able to say how comprehensive their matching is.

Here's their search return on "Black Plague", which I think is promising as the word "plague" did not appear in the show's title.


Title: Secrets of the Dead

More Info:
189 KQEDE
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006 3:00 AM 1:00 HR
"Mystery of the Black Death" (episode: #302)
"Mystery of the Black Death" explores why the plague that swept through Europe periodically from the 14th through 17th centuries didn't kill everyone who was exposed to it.
posted by jamaro at 4:05 PM on October 19, 2006

thefutoncritic has some search capabilities and discusses upcoming shows. Epguides is also a great resource, though it mainly shows info on shows that have already aired. I've found using a combination of google and the site:epguides.com along with my search querey has given me great results when trying to track down weird information.
posted by quin at 4:21 PM on October 19, 2006

TitanTV will let you search the episode description. You want "advanced search" (top right when viewing the schedule grid)
posted by jessicapierce at 10:15 PM on October 19, 2006