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This update brings several new features and is a recommended update for everyone. You can either download it below or wait for it to automatically update (assuming the option is enabled). Here’s a complete list of the changes we made, as well as an updated list of known bugs and incomplete features:

• System Preferences now restarts the first time after an update is installed in order to prevent a bug with how preference panes are handled.
• Per-show preferences can now be changed from the subscription info window.
• Past episodes can now be download from the subscription info window.
• TVShows should now only download your selected show quality. If the last 10 episodes are not available in that quality then it will download whichever quality it can.
• You will now be alerted the next time you open the preference pane after an update is installed automatically.
• Growl notifications are now implemented. View the Preferences tab to enable or disable them.
• Files should now be opened in the background instead of interrupting whatever you’re working on.
• The feedback window has been localized into Portuguese by Daniel Sarsi Orta. We will make an announcement once official support for translating is offered.

And don’t forget: if you’re confused about anything, run into problems, or have a suggestion please use the new “Submit Feedback” button on the left or contact us via Twitter.

Download TVShows 2.0b3

Known Bugs

• The show list does not display the first time a new user open TVShows. Restarting System Preferences fixes the issue. —Added 07/08
• There is no way to import subscriptions from TVShows 0.4 yet.
• TVShows does not yet recognize if it has downloaded a valid torrent or not.

Incomplete Features

• The following items are disabled until they’re implemented:
  • The Custom RSS and NZBs.org buttons
• Show information is not fetched yet, including:
  • Episode names
  • Show posters
  • Show descriptions
  • Show ratings
  • The “View on TV.com” button
  • “Last Aired” date
  • Show status (continuing, on break, ended, etc)
• The ability to download subtitles for new episodes
• Localized languages for non-English users (read more)

We’ve just released TVShows 2.0b2 with a working search bar and 32bit compatibility. This is a recommended update for everyone, especially those who could not get the preset show list to open. The complete list of changes, as well as an updated list of known bugs and incomplete features:

• Added the ability to filter the preset show list.
• Swapped to using poster art in the show list window.
• Added ratings to the show list window (not working yet).
• Fixed a bug where the show list wouldn’t load under 32bit mode.
• Fixed a bug which caused the preset show list file to never get reset.
• Removed debug code which caused the show list to not be updated correctly.

As alway: if you run into a problem, are confused, or have a suggestion please feel free to use the new “Submit Feedback” button on the left or contact us on Twitter. If using the Feedback button, be sure to leave your name and email if you’d like a reply.

Update: TVShows 2.0b3 released here.

Known Bugs

• There is no way to import subscriptions from TVShows 0.4 yet.
• There is no way to download past show episodes yet.
• The “Download in HD” option is ignored when downloading. The preference, however, is saved.
• TVShows does not yet recognize if it has downloaded a valid torrent or not.

Incomplete Features

• The following items are disabled until they’re implemented:
  • The Custom RSS and NZBs.org buttons
  • The Growl notifications preferences
  • Per-show preferences
  • The GET button in the show info window
• Show information is not fetched yet, including:
  • Episode names
  • Show posters
  • Show descriptions
  • Show ratings
  • The “View on TV.com” button
  • “Last Aired” date
  • Show status (continuing, on break, ended, etc)
• The ability to download subtitles for new episodes
• Localized languages for non-English users (read more)

(For more information please read the TVShows 2 Announcement post.)

The purpose of this beta is to replicate most if not all of TVShows 0.4.8’s existing features. This means that TVShows 2 is not yet feature complete and that several UI functions have been disabled until we are finished implementing them.

Please attempt to explore and exploit as many features as possible to make sure that the core functionality of Beta 1 works correctly. Whenever you run into a problem, are confused, or have a suggestion please feel free to use the new “Submit Feedback” button on the left or contact us on Twitter.

Update: TVShows 2.0b3 released here.

Known Bugs

• The preset show list won’t open in 32bit mode. — Added 6/26
• There is no way to import subscriptions from TVShows 0.4 yet.
• There is no way to download past show episodes yet.
• Searching for a show does not work correctly and has been temporarily disabled.
• Sometimes the list of episodes will not update whenever you select a show in the preset torrents window.
• The “Download in HD” option is ignored.
• TVShows does not yet recognize if it has downloaded a valid torrent or not.

Incomplete Features

• The following items are disabled until they’re implemented:
  • The Custom RSS and NZBs.org buttons
  • The Growl notifications preferences
  • Per-show preferences
  • The GET button in the show info window
• Show information is not fetched yet, including:
  • Episode names
  • Show banners/posters
  • Show descriptions
  • The “More info” button
  • “Last Aired” date
  • Show status (continuing, on break, ended, etc)
• The ability to download subtitles for new episodes
• Localized languages for non-English users (read more)

(For previous teasers please read TVShows 2 Teaser: Part 1 and TVShows 2 Announcement.)

In honor of Father’s Day we’ve decided to release another batch of TVShows 2 teasers. Unfortunately we’re also forced to announce that the public beta will be temporarily delayed due to personal issues and several major kinks we ran into while coding the background downloader.

Just a reminder: get up-to-the-minute news by following us on Twitter or subscribing to our RSS feed.

One of the biggest features about TVShows 2 is the ability to localize it for your native language. If you’d be interested in helping translate TVShows please click here, enter your email address, and then select a language. For multiple languages send multiple requests. If your language isn’t listed, please email us or contact us on Twitter.

Any and all translations will be welcome, including incomplete translations. We won’t be completely ready for a few weeks though, so even if you’re busy at the moment drop us a line. Whenever we’re ready we’ll send you an email and start putting you to work.

Languages of particular interest (in order of usage):

• Spanish
• French
• German
• Portuguese
• Italian
• Chinese
• Dutch
• Swedish
• Catalan
• Norwegian

Edit: We have closed comments now that you can use the invite form above.

(Edit: Be sure to check out TVShows 2 Teaser: Part 2 and the TVShows 2 Announced.)

Keep your eyes opened because the first public beta of TVShows 2 is coming soon to a Mac near you. While Beta 1 isn’t meant to be feature complete yet—we still have a lot planned to implement—all the functionality from TVShows 0.4.8 will be included.

Until then, here’s three more teaser images to whet your appetite.

In case you haven’t been following us on Twitter, Ember Code is proud to announce that TVShows 2 is coming this June. Keep watching for more information, including previews and betas leading up to the final release.

Planned Features:

• Custom RSS feeds
• Support for NZBs.org
• Display show and episode information
• Display Growl notifications for new downloads
• The ability to download subtitles for new episodes
• Localized languages for non-English users (read more)
• Better support for non-standard naming conventions