diff --git a/backend/routers/shows.py b/backend/routers/shows.py
index ca11c5f..54f907f 100644
--- a/backend/routers/shows.py
+++ b/backend/routers/shows.py
@@ -114,6 +114,12 @@ def read_shows(
         print(f"DEBUG: First show ID: {shows[0].id}")
         print(f"DEBUG: First show Venue: {shows[0].venue}")
         print(f"DEBUG: First show Vertical: {shows[0].vertical}")
+        try:
+            dump = ShowRead.model_validate(shows[0]).model_dump()
+            print(f"DEBUG: Serialized Dump: {dump}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"DEBUG: Serialization Error: {e}")
+
 
     
     return PaginatedResponse(