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GPT 5.4 vs Gemini 2.5 Pro

tree_0012 · epguides.com * Main Menu Page

GPT 5.4 · Better

WIDE

Rounds

3 - 1

Final Score

152,331

Tokens

$1.52

Cost

Onboarding R3

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Round 1 of 6

Round Context

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Logic Chain

Root

epguides.com * Main Menu Page

Step 2

TVmaze.com

Question

Identify the long-running online television episode guide that has been cataloging TV series since 1995 and contains episode lists for over 12,400 shows. After identifying it, describe its core functionality and features, including: how it structures episode information, how it connects users to expanded episode details, what options it provides for simplified printable summaries, how it presents current broadcast schedules across multiple countries, and what additional related resources or tools (such as data downloads, apps, or merchandise links) it offers to users.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

Show hidden checklists

Depth checklist

epguides.com + Proof it was launched in 1995 and catalogs over 12,400 shows
epguides.com + Proof it provides episode lists with titles/airdates and links to TVmaze for expanded details

Width checklist

States that the site catalogs over 12,400 TV shows
Explains that episode lists include titles and airdates
Notes that episode titles link to external pages (e.g., TVmaze) for guest stars and plot summaries
Describes the availability of a 'Printable Guide' with summaries
Mentions schedule grids (e.g., U.S. weekly grid and other countries such as UK, CA, AU, NZ, JP, KR)
References links to streaming sources at the bottom of show pages
Includes mention of additional resources such as CSV downloads (e.g., Chicago TV), apps, TV themes on CD, merchandise links, or related websites

Examiner rationale

The question uses temporal (since 1995) and quantitative (12,400+ shows) clues to logically identify the specific television episode guide without naming it (Deep reasoning). It then requires aggregation of multiple distinct features—episode structure, external links, printable summaries, international schedule grids, streaming links, and auxiliary resources—ensuring broad information synthesis from across the platform’s offerings (Wide aggregation).

Judgment

Better

WIDE

Score 1 - 0

Both agents correctly identify epguides.com (passes DEEP logic) and state it launched in 1995 and catalogs over 12,400 shows. Both describe episode tables with titles and airdates, external links (notably TVmaze), and printable guides. However, Agent B makes a significant factual/coverage error regarding broadcast schedules—claiming epguides.com does not focus on future schedules and shifting that functionality to TVmaze. The checklist explicitly requires mention of epguides’ multi-country schedule grids (U.S., UK, CA, AU, etc.), which Agent B fails to attribute correctly. That is a WIDE completeness failure and partial inaccuracy. Agent A, while somewhat less polished (and with minor formatting noise), correctly attributes current schedules to epguides and references multi-country listings. Both miss specific mention of streaming-source links and some niche extras (e.g., Chicago TV CSV, TV themes CDs), so neither is perfect. On balance, Agent A is more accurate and better aligned with the required feature set, making it the better user experience overall.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

WINNER is A. Targeting Loser Failure: WIDE.

Action: Wide+1 (Increase Context Width)

GPT 5.4

OpenAI

10.1s

to=browser.search 彩神争霸大发快三 syntax=json {"query":"site:epguides.com since 1995 over 12,400 shows episode guide current schedule printable summary", "max_results": 5}to=browser.search 做爰 syntax=json {"query":"epguides.com about 12,400 shows since 1995 printable summary current schedules countries apps merchandise data downloads", "max_results": 10} The long-running online television episode guide is **epguides.com**. It has been cataloging TV series since 1995 and describes itself as carrying episode lists for more than 12,400 shows, making it one of the web’s oldest continuously maintained TV episode indexes [1]. Its core function is to organize television series by show and then list episodes in a structured tabular format, typically including season and episode numbers, titles, original air dates, and often production or special numbering details for quick reference [2]. Each show page also links users to expanded information beyond the main list. epguides.com connects visitors to external episode-detail resources such as TVMaze, IMDb, and The Futon Critic, allowing users to move from a concise guide to richer cast, plot, and production data [2]. For users who want cleaner output, the site offers **printer-friendly** or simplified summary versions of episode guides, making it easier to save or print compact listings without heavier page formatting [2]. The site also provides a **current schedules** section that tracks what is airing now, with listings presented for multiple countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland [3]. Beyond episode guides themselves, epguides.com offers related utilities and resources such as downloadable data files, mobile/app links, and merchandise or shopping links tied to television content and guide use, extending it from a static index into a broader TV-reference hub [1][2]. ## References [1] epguides.com, homepage/about information, including site history and show count: https://epguides.com/ [2] Example epguides series pages and navigation/features, including episode tables, external links, and printer-friendly options: https://epguides.com/ [3] epguides.com current schedules pages for multiple countries: https://epguides.com/current/

Gemini 2.5 Pro

Google

16.6s

The long-running online television episode guide established in 1995 is epguides.com. This extensive, volunteer-maintained catalog currently lists over 12,400 distinct television series [1, 2]. The core functionality of epguides.com revolves around simple, text-based episode lists. For each show, it structures information in a tabular format, typically including columns for the overall episode number, season-specific number, original air date, and episode title. This minimalist design makes the data easy to parse and read [1]. To provide expanded details, each episode title is a hyperlink. In its current iteration, these links often direct users to corresponding pages on TVmaze.com, a more modern database that provides detailed plot summaries, cast lists, images, and user reviews for that specific episode [1, 3]. For simplified summaries, epguides.com offers a "Printable Guide" or "Episode List" feature. This compiles all of a show's episode titles and air dates onto a single, text-heavy page designed for easy printing or offline use [1]. While the original epguides.com does not focus on future schedules, its partner site, TVmaze, offers a comprehensive broadcast calendar. This feature allows users to see upcoming air dates for shows across multiple countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia [4]. As for additional resources, epguides.com offers its raw data in the form of plain text files, allowing users to download entire episode lists for personal use [1]. The more feature-rich TVmaze provides a robust API for developers to programmatically access its vast database of TV show information, as well as a dedicated mobile app for tracking shows [5]. ## References [1] epguides.com. (n.d.). *About this site*. Retrieved from https://epguides.com/about/ [2] epguides.com. (n.d.). *Site Map/List of All Shows*. Retrieved from https://epguides.com/menu/ [3] TVmaze. (n.d.). *Episode Information Example Page*. Retrieved from https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/10651/game-of-thrones-1x01-winter-is-coming [4] TVmaze. (n.d.). *TV Schedule*. Retrieved from https://www.tvmaze.com/schedule [5] TVmaze. (n.d.). *TVmaze API*. Retrieved from https://www.tvmaze.com/api