AirDates TV

AirDates / AirDatesTV

Type of site	Online TV show episodes links sharing
Available in	English
Country of origin	USA & Australia
Area served	Worldwide
Editors	(Unknown)
Revenue	Advertising/Donations
Commercial	Yes
Registration	Optional
Users	1 million at peak
Launched	est. 2012–2013
Current status	Active
Content license	Unlicensed

Air Dates (also known as AirDates.TV) is a platform that tracks television network schedules, displaying the broadcast air dates of TV show episodes. It uses Wikipedia as its data source for TV series episodes. In 2024 AirDatesTV, a second version of the site was introduced with a .com domain, offering similar functionalities to the previous .tv version.

History

Airdates.tv was registered on February 17, 2012. Since its inception, the platform has served as a reliable resource for tracking the broadcast schedules of TV show episodes. Over the years, it has built a reputation for providing accurate air date information by sourcing its data from Wikipedia. The site has continued to evolve, adapting to the changing landscape of television viewing while maintaining its core function as a straightforward tool for TV fans.

Features

Airdates.tv offers several useful features for its users:

• User Profiles: Every registered user on Airdates.tv has their own profile. Upon logging in, users can mark their favorite shows and easily track the air dates for these series. While the platform provides this basic functionality, it is not overloaded with advanced features, making it simple and accessible for all users.
• TV Show Tracking: Users can search for TV shows and view the broadcast schedule for upcoming episodes. The platform organizes this information clearly, making it easy to find and track multiple shows at once.
• Data Source: The site pulls its episode data from Wikipedia, ensuring that the information it provides is up-to-date and reliable.

Airdates.tv offers a variety of features, including links to external sites where users can find more information about TV shows, read reviews, or even locate sources for downloading or streaming episodes. Below is an overview of these features, along with their benefits and potential drawbacks:

Show All Episodes

• Benefits: This feature allows users to view a comprehensive list of all episodes for a particular TV show, making it easier to keep track of what they've watched.
• Drawbacks: The feature itself is straightforward, but if it links to external sites offering pirated content, it can lead users into legal and security risks.

Subpar Files.

These websites are commonly used for downloading TV show episodes and other media. However, they are associated with distributing pirated content, which is illegal. Users of these sites risk exposure to malware, legal issues, and potential fines. Engaging with such platforms can have significant negative consequences.

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See also

• FMovies
• List of websites blocked in the United Kingdom
• Putlocker, similar online movie streaming network
• YIFY Torrents (or YTS), online movie file downloading network