Battle replay

GPT 5.4 vs GPT-5.1

tree_0012 · epguides.com * Main Menu Page

GPT 5.4 · Much Better

WIDE

Rounds

3 - 0

Final Score

228,573

Tokens

$2.29

Cost

Onboarding R4

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Round 1 of 3

Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Backtrack

Logic Chain

Root

epguides.com * Main Menu Page

Step 2

TVmaze.com

Question

A long-running online TV episode guide launched in 1995 provides only episode titles and airdates on its own pages, but links each episode title to two major external television databases where users can find expanded details and submit corrections. Identify these two external databases and explain, for each one, what types of additional episode information they typically provide and how users can submit updates or corrections through their platforms.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

TVmaze + Correctly identified as one of the external databases linked for detailed episode information and corrections
TV.com + Correctly identified as the second external database referenced for detailed episode information and corrections

Width checklist

Database 1: Description of expanded episode information (e.g., guest stars, plot summaries)
Database 1: Explanation of how users submit corrections or updates
Database 2: Description of expanded episode information (e.g., cast details, summaries, production data)
Database 2: Explanation of how users submit corrections or updates

Examiner rationale

The question uses deep logic by describing the functional relationship (an episode list site that links outward for expanded details and corrections) rather than naming the databases directly. The solver must infer the two specific third-party TV databases. It requires wide aggregation by asking for detailed descriptions of both platforms’ episode information features and their correction/update mechanisms, ensuring information must be gathered and compared across both entities.

Judgment

Tie

BOTH

Score 0 - 0

Deep Logic: The ground truth requires identifying TVmaze and TV.com as the two external databases. Agent A incorrectly names IMDb and TVmaze, missing TV.com entirely (DEEP failure). Agent B names IMDb and TV.com, and then brings in TVmaze as a successor, creating an inaccurate/muddled identification of the core two databases (also a DEEP failure). Therefore, both fail the core entity requirement. Width/Completeness: Both agents thoroughly describe the types of episode information and explain contribution/edit workflows in detail. Structurally and in terms of helpfulness, both are strong and well-formatted. However, because both misidentify the required pair of databases (each inserting IMDb incorrectly as one of the two), they fail a critical checklist requirement. Conclusion: Since both agents have significant core-entity errors (even though their explanations are detailed and well-presented), this is a LOW quality tie.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

TIE (Both Bad): BACKTRACKING.

[BACKTRACK] Moving up to Parent Node

GPT 5.4

OpenAI

10.7s

The two external databases are **IMDb (Internet Movie Database)** and **TVmaze**. A long-running episode guide such as epguides.com typically keeps its own pages minimal—usually just episode titles and original airdates—while linking each episode entry to these larger databases for richer records and correction workflows [1]. **IMDb** generally adds episode-level details such as plot summaries, full cast and crew, user ratings, parental guidance, trivia, goofs, quotes, technical specs, release information, images, and sometimes episode-specific keywords or soundtrack notes [2]. IMDb allows users to improve records through its contribution system: signed-in users can use the **“Edit page”** option on title or episode pages to submit corrections or add missing information, which is then reviewed before publication [3]. **TVmaze** typically provides episode synopses, season/episode numbering, runtime, airdate and airtime, network/streaming service, images, guest cast/crew links, and show/episode relationships through a structured TV database and API-driven catalog [4]. TVmaze accepts fixes through its official correction route: users can report mistakes or request updates using the site’s **contact/update forms and support channels**, including requests tied to show or episode data, which are then handled by TVmaze staff or editors [5]. So, the two linked databases are **IMDb** for broad community-contributed entertainment metadata and **TVmaze** for structured television-specific episode data, both offering users ways to submit updates or corrections beyond the basic title-and-airdate listings on the episode guide itself [1][3][5]. ## References [1] epguides.com, site information and episode pages linking out to IMDb and TVmaze. https://www.epguides.com/ [2] IMDb Help Center and episode/title page features. https://help.imdb.com/ [3] IMDb contribution/editing guidance (“Edit page” for adding or correcting data). https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/contribution-information/how-do-i-add-or-correct-information-on-imdb/G6RZKP4TNAW94F89 [4] TVmaze show and episode data structure/documentation. https://www.tvmaze.com/api [5] TVmaze contact/support/update request pages. https://www.tvmaze.com/contacts | https://www.tvmaze.com/faq

GPT-5.1

OpenAI

4.4s

The two external databases are: 1. **IMDb (Internet Movie Database)** The episode titles on the 1995-launched guide link to individual episode pages on IMDb. IMDb pages typically include full cast and guest stars, character names, plot summaries, user and critic reviews, user ratings, trivia, goofs, filming locations, technical specs, and sometimes release/airing variations by country.[1][2] Users can submit updates or corrections through the **“Edit page”** link found near the bottom of each episode page. This opens a structured form where contributors can add or correct cast, crew, airdates, plot summaries, trivia, and other metadata. Submissions are reviewed by IMDb’s data editors before going live, and contributors must be logged in with an IMDb or Amazon account.[2] 2. **TV.com / TVmaze (successor usage)** Historically, the guide linked to TV.com episode pages, which provided synopses, detailed credits, user reviews, episode images, and sometimes transcripts.[3] TV.com allowed registered users to edit episode guides, add summaries, trivia, and correct airdates through on-page “edit” or “contribute” links, with editorial moderation.[3] As TV.com’s functionality declined, some guides and communities shifted to **TVmaze**, which similarly offers comprehensive episode data: cast, crew, network, runtime, airdate, summaries, images, and episode links in viewing order.[4] TVmaze lets registered users suggest corrections or additions via episode-page “edit” options and a contribution system that is moderated by staff and trusted users.[4] ## References [1] https://www.imdb.com [2] https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/contribution-information/how-do-i-correct-data-on-imdb/GWZLQSYMEKHNRP4Z [3] Archived TV.com contribution/help pages via web search (e.g., https://web.archive.org/web/*/tv.com) [4] https://www.tvmaze.com/ and contribution FAQ pages