# \#metadata **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/metadata/204.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [How to generate unique id for episodes and shows that are not in any online database?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-generate-unique-id-for-episodes-and-shows-that-are-not-in-any-online-database/943934)
**Author:** [@TheeGooch](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TheeGooch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-generate-unique-id-for-episodes-and-shows-that-are-not-in-any-online-database/943934 "2026-10-04T23:32:12Z")
I’m manually creating season and episodes using NFO files for videos that have no online sources. I’m confused on what values are allowed in the generic “id” field. Can it be any combination of letters and number and sp… --- ## [TV shows not getting latest metadata](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tv-shows-not-getting-latest-metadata/943077)
**Author:** [@ourcore](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ourcore)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tv-shows-not-getting-latest-metadata/943077 "2026-10-03T21:54:52Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 4.160.0 I’ve been trying to fetch the latest metadata for Animal Control (2 logos from TMDB) and The Paper (2025) (season 2 description from TVDB) for over 7 days, but Ple… --- ## [Custom Metadata Agent isn't reading episode NFO file](https://forums.plex.tv/t/custom-metadata-agent-isnt-reading-episode-nfo-file/943660)
**Author:** [@TheeGooch](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TheeGooch)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/custom-metadata-agent-isnt-reading-episode-nfo-file/943660 "2026-10-03T15:48:35Z")
This is my first go at using NFO files. I have special episode of The Simpsons that isn’t listed in the TVDB or TMDB metadata sources. so I decided to add it as episode 81 ( last episode in TVDB is 80 ) with an nfo file … --- ## [Friends (1994): Season 9 missing from metadata service (seasons list skips from 8 to 10)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/friends-1994-season-9-missing-from-metadata-service-seasons-list-skips-from-8-to-10/943804)
**Author:** [@SebSebWithanA](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SebSebWithanA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/friends-1994-season-9-missing-from-metadata-service-seasons-list-skips-from-8-to-10/943804 "2026-10-03T05:03:18Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#:1.93.0.144-9b2f4a13 Library agent: Plex TV Series (new agent) Show: Friends (1994) Show GUID: plex://show/5d9c086d2192ba001f3101c6 Slug: friends-1 Problem: Season 9 sho… --- ## [Backup Plex Server metadata to .nfo files](https://forums.plex.tv/t/backup-plex-server-metadata-to-nfo-files/943742)
**Author:** [@DigitalAssassins](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DigitalAssassins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/backup-plex-server-metadata-to-nfo-files/943742 "2026-10-02T03:44:48Z")
So for years, I built my collection up to the point it was perfect, then my NAS Hard drive failed, and I had to rebuild my collection from scratch. Another time, Plex updated incorrectly, and I had to reinstall it to rep… --- ## [Mckenna Grace profile picture should be updated](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mckenna-grace-profile-picture-should-be-updated/943715)
**Author:** [@dokuro](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dokuro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mckenna-grace-profile-picture-should-be-updated/943715 "2026-09-30T16:12:11Z")
The profile picture which plex uses for Mckenna Grace should be updated as its from a number of years ago when she was a child actress. She is now 20 and deserves a more up to date profile. Any of the three current … --- ## [UNABOMBER (2026) has been incorrectly linked to Unabomb (tvdb)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unabomber-2026-has-been-incorrectly-linked-to-unabomb-tvdb/943707)
**Author:** [@dokuro](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dokuro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unabomber-2026-has-been-incorrectly-linked-to-unabomb-tvdb/943707 "2026-09-30T15:51:58Z")
Checking for duplicate IDs I can see the movie UNABOMBER has been linked to movie entry at tvdb called Unabomb. \ \ \ **Author:** [@oxguy3](https://forums.plex.tv/u/oxguy3)\ **Replies:** 314\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/better-support-for-albums-and-tracks-with-multiple-artists/116658 "2026-09-29T01:39:04Z") Currently, Plex is basically limited so that every album and track has one and only one artist. A ton of songs have more than one artist, and currently, there’s no good way to represent this in Plex. You could set the ar… --- ## [More metadata sources](https://forums.plex.tv/t/more-metadata-sources/943315)
**Author:** [@killyourface1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/killyourface1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 3:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/more-metadata-sources/943315 "2026-09-24T03:29:31Z")
How about more sources than Plex’s source for matching. Fix matching on “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story 2026” only comes up as “Monster: DAHMER” from 2022. Plex hasn’t upgraded their sources, can’t pick from open sourc… --- ## [Plex metadata server "middleman" giving erroneous data](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-metadata-server-middleman-giving-erroneous-data/943060)
**Author:** [@bhelkenn](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bhelkenn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-metadata-server-middleman-giving-erroneous-data/943060 "2026-09-23T18:24:27Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 I’ve noticed 2 different cases now in my TV Shows database where specific episodes are listed out of order. What’s odd about both of these (“Bob and Margaret” and “Mama’s Family”) is that e… --- ## [Plex Agent incorrectly pulls wrong data for "Night Gallery" with "TheTVDB (Aired Order)" chosen](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-agent-incorrectly-pulls-wrong-data-for-night-gallery-with-thetvdb-aired-order-chosen/943123)
**Author:** [@jelit98](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jelit98)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-agent-incorrectly-pulls-wrong-data-for-night-gallery-with-thetvdb-aired-order-chosen/943123 "2026-09-20T20:03:02Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d Steps to Reproduce: Name your Night Gallery Season 1 files according to TheTVDB Aired Order (ensuring you have followed the standards for multi-epis… --- ## [Plex switching Database providers - hosed databases. TMDB rules and detection](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-switching-database-providers-hosed-databases-tmdb-rules-and-detection/943076)
**Author:** [@namyzzO](https://forums.plex.tv/u/namyzzO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-switching-database-providers-hosed-databases-tmdb-rules-and-detection/943076 "2026-09-19T14:06:58Z")
TMDB rules are garbage. Is Plex or TMDB next to be culture cancelled. :slight\_smile: Not all TV shows fit TMDB neat little format = hosing up our databases. No live TV events like MotoGP (my hours of work there was dele… --- ## [How to auto-populate Director, Writer, or Cast tags/possible substitutions](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-auto-populate-director-writer-or-cast-tags-possible-substitutions/943021)
**Author:** [@moldenhaus](https://forums.plex.tv/u/moldenhaus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-auto-populate-director-writer-or-cast-tags-possible-substitutions/943021 "2026-09-18T04:28:36Z")
Server Version#:1.43.4.10903 Player Version#:all I’m trying to set up my files that have no matchable metadata to have a list of the actors/actresses involved. I’ve tried using an NFO file, but that didn’t work for al… --- ## [Incorrect and missing credits on Marc Perez person page – possible person/credit linking issue](https://forums.plex.tv/t/incorrect-and-missing-credits-on-marc-perez-person-page-possible-person-credit-linking-issue/943015)
**Author:** [@marcperez124](https://forums.plex.tv/u/marcperez124)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/incorrect-and-missing-credits-on-marc-perez-person-page-possible-person-credit-linking-issue/943015 "2026-09-17T23:09:34Z")
Hi, I’m reporting an issue with the metadata and credit associations on my Plex Discover person page. Plex person page: https://watch.plex.tv/person/marc-perez-20 The person profile itself is correct and belongs to m… --- ## [\[HEADS UP\] Grey's Anatomy & TMDB Episode Changes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/heads-up-greys-anatomy-tmdb-episode-changes/942919)
**Author:** [@dokuro](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dokuro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/heads-up-greys-anatomy-tmdb-episode-changes/942919 "2026-09-16T19:29:46Z")
This is a heads up to anyone who has Grey’s Anatomy on their plex server. One of the senior mods at TMDB has done some detective work regarding episode ordering of Grey’s Anatomy, with special emphasis regarding multi-p… --- ## [Wrong actor in the movie "Sabrina the teenage Witch"](https://forums.plex.tv/t/wrong-actor-in-the-movie-sabrina-the-teenage-witch/942949)
**Author:** [@Fluamsler](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Fluamsler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/wrong-actor-in-the-movie-sabrina-the-teenage-witch/942949 "2026-09-16T13:49:35Z")
The picture of Harvey Keitel shows the wrong actor. https://watch.plex.tv/de/movie/sabrina-the-teenage-witch --- ## [Default Trigger Point SquareArt is very odd!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/default-trigger-point-squareart-is-very-odd/942909)
**Author:** [@dokuro](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dokuro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/default-trigger-point-squareart-is-very-odd/942909 "2026-09-15T20:31:26Z")
For the show Trigger Point where ever you are get getting the default SquareArt from it very odd … --- ## [Metadata issue - Coronation Street](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-issue-coronation-street/942327)
**Author:** [@dannytrigo2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dannytrigo2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-issue-coronation-street/942327 "2026-09-15T00:18:29Z")
Server Version: 1.43.3.10896 Hello. Recently the metadata for Coronation Street S67 has become incorrect. I have my server set to use tvthedb as the metadata source, which shows today’s episode (31st August 2026) as E16… --- ## [SQLite Metadata Query](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sqlite-metadata-query/942800)
**Author:** [@weasel5i2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/weasel5i2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sqlite-metadata-query/942800 "2026-09-12T20:31:14Z")
Hello, I was just wondering if anyone has a handy answer as to what query I would need to perform in order to list all the media items in each library which have NO Tags defined. I’m sure there’s a useful INNER JOIN mul… --- ## [Incorrect photo for actor Nassar (showing Gamal Abdel Nasser)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/incorrect-photo-for-actor-nassar-showing-gamal-abdel-nasser/942794)
**Author:** [@rmpsdroid](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rmpsdroid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/incorrect-photo-for-actor-nassar-showing-gamal-abdel-nasser/942794 "2026-09-12T11:43:41Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: South Indian actor M. Nassar (born March 5, 1958) is pulling a photo of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Include Links/IDs: Include M. Nassar’s correct TMDb prof… --- ## [Actor Alias Metadata Problem - Vincent Cassel](https://forums.plex.tv/t/actor-alias-metadata-problem-vincent-cassel/942768)
**Author:** [@Vandals](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Vandals)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/actor-alias-metadata-problem-vincent-cassel/942768 "2026-09-12T09:02:35Z")
Actor Vincent Cassel’s profile in Plex has been slowly updating to “Georgette Crochon” which was I believe was his paternal grandmother’s name. On IMDB, they have his alias listed as “Cassel” and “Georgette Crochon” for … --- ## [Metadata language not respected at the season level](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-language-not-respected-at-the-season-level/942691)
**Author:** [@shotfirer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/shotfirer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-language-not-respected-at-the-season-level/942691 "2026-09-09T10:05:36Z")
I have Attack on Titan in the library. The metadata language is set to English, and using original titles is set to No. Despite that, seasons 1-3 have Japanese names. Why is that, and how can I fix that (apart from manua… --- ## [DW Documentaries (TVDB 315664) – Season 2024 episode titles missing from E107–E188](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dw-documentaries-tvdb-315664-season-2024-episode-titles-missing-from-e107-e188/942421)
**Author:** [@basilvegan](https://forums.plex.tv/u/basilvegan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dw-documentaries-tvdb-315664-season-2024-episode-titles-missing-from-e107-e188/942421 "2026-09-04T23:52:06Z")
DW Documentaries (TVDB 315664) – Season 2024 episode titles missing from E107–E188 Hi, I’m having a metadata issue with DW Documentaries, TVDB ID 315664. TheTVDB currently has 188 episodes in Season 2024, with proper … --- ## [Incorrect profile image for Nicholas Farrell](https://forums.plex.tv/t/incorrect-profile-image-for-nicholas-farrell/942525)
**Author:** [@anthony42503](https://forums.plex.tv/u/anthony42503)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/incorrect-profile-image-for-nicholas-farrell/942525 "2026-09-04T14:53:59Z")
Wrong picture being used for Nicholas Farrell. Currently showing a picture of his wife Stella Gonet. https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/person/nicholas-farrell. Correct photo would be https://www.themoviedb.org/person/32357-nic… --- ## [Duplicate ratings/Track Guid linking issue across album versions ( i.eMono vs Stereo compilations)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/duplicate-ratings-track-guid-linking-issue-across-album-versions-i-emono-vs-stereo-compilations/942440)
**Author:** [@hvp\_home\_server](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hvp_home_server)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/duplicate-ratings-track-guid-linking-issue-across-album-versions-i-emono-vs-stereo-compilations/942440 "2026-09-03T15:31:36Z")
Server Version#: 4.160.0 Player Version#: Many Hi Plex team, I’m running into a frustrating issue with how Plex handles track ratings across different versions of the same album/song in a music library. The Problem: … --- ## [Plex NFO Movie primary + Plex Movie secondary can attach conflicting movie IDs despite correct IMDb/](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-nfo-movie-primary-plex-movie-secondary-can-attach-conflicting-movie-ids-despite-correct-imdb/942237)
**Author:** [@cTsNAS](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cTsNAS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-nfo-movie-primary-plex-movie-secondary-can-attach-conflicting-movie-ids-despite-correct-imdb/942237 "2026-08-29T00:06:12Z")
Server Version#:1.43.3.10896-720010896 Player Version#:Version 4.160.0 \ I am running Plex Media Server 1.43.3.10896… --- ## [Buck Rogers (1939) incorrectly linked to Buck Rogers (1950)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/buck-rogers-1939-incorrectly-linked-to-buck-rogers-1950/941944)
**Author:** [@veeejay](https://forums.plex.tv/u/veeejay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/buck-rogers-1939-incorrectly-linked-to-buck-rogers-1950/941944 "2026-08-27T22:11:59Z")
The TV Show Buck Rogers (1950) is listed on tvdb (473824) and tmdb (5907). The plex agent properly linked those two along with the imdb entry for the 1950 show. However, there is also a 1939 instance of Buck Rogers tha… --- ## [\[BUG\] Untold (2021), Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2 are misnamed](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-untold-2021-season-2-episodes-1-2-are-misnamed/922733)
**Author:** [@tkenn1s](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tkenn1s)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-untold-2021-season-2-episodes-1-2-are-misnamed/922733 "2026-08-27T20:57:55Z")
Using the default Plex TV metadata provider, episodes 1 & 2 from the series Untold (2021) show as “Part 1” and “Part 2” respectively. While the episode names are correct on TVDB \[link\], they are not correct on TMDB \[lin… --- ## [Metadata agent not working anymore](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-agent-not-working-anymore/942071)
**Author:** [@kisala](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kisala)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-agent-not-working-anymore/942071 "2026-08-27T13:34:11Z")
Hi, I updated my Plex Server on my Synology, maybe 2 weeks ago, and I started noticing that the metadata information is not refreshed anymore. I have been watching latest season of the Lioness: first 2 episodes contain … --- ## [How to add mood tags to Plex via AllMusic](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-add-mood-tags-to-plex-via-allmusic/939795)
**Author:** [@zero\_koop](https://forums.plex.tv/u/zero_koop)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-add-mood-tags-to-plex-via-allmusic/939795 "2026-08-27T01:06:36Z")
Can someone please explain the process for adding mood tags to AllMusic so that it flows into MusicBrainz and then to Plex? I have done this for an album that previously had no mood tags associated with it, but 4 days l… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/metadata/204.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=metadata)