You can hide the Continue Watching row, but Peacock doesn't let you delete it permanently
Peacock's Continue Watching section appears on your home screen to show shows and movies you've started but not finished. You cannot remove it entirely from the app or website, but you can clear the list by removing individual titles from it. Once you clear all items, the section will disappear until you start watching something new.
If you want to prevent Peacock from tracking what you watch, you'll need to adjust your account settings or use a different profile. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're using the mobile app, web browser, or streaming device.
Key Takeaways
- You can remove individual shows or movies from Continue Watching by selecting them and choosing a remove option, but the section itself cannot be permanently deleted.
- Clearing all items from Continue Watching will make the section disappear from your home screen until you start a new show or movie.
- Creating a separate Peacock profile prevents your viewing history from mixing with other household members' activity.
- Peacock does not offer a setting to turn off viewing history tracking entirely, so removed items will reappear if you resume watching them.
How to remove titles from Continue Watching on the Peacock app
On the Peacock mobile app (iOS or Android), find the Continue Watching section on your home screen. Press and hold the title you want to remove, or tap the three-dot menu icon that appears on the tile. Select Remove from Continue Watching or a similar option depending on your app version.
Repeat this for each title in the section. Once all items are gone, the Continue Watching row will no longer appear on your home screen. If you later resume watching any of those shows or movies, they will return to the section automatically.
How to remove titles from Continue Watching on the web
On the Peacock website, hover your mouse over a title in the Continue Watching section. A three-dot menu or "X" button will appear in the corner of the tile. Click it and select the option to remove the title from your Continue Watching list.
Go through each title the same way. The section will vanish once it's empty. Like the mobile app, any show or movie you resume watching will automatically add itself back to Continue Watching.
How to clear Continue Watching on Roku, Fire TV, and other streaming devices
On Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or similar devices, navigate to a title in the Continue Watching section. Press the options button on your remote (usually marked with three dots or lines). Look for an option like Remove from Continue Watching, Remove, or Delete, and select it.
The exact button layout and menu names vary by device, but the principle is the same: highlight the title and open its menu. Remove each item until the section is clear. Your viewing history will sync across all your devices, so removing a title on one device removes it everywhere.
Why Continue Watching comes back after you remove it
Peacock tracks your viewing activity to personalize your home screen and remember where you left off in shows. When you remove a title from Continue Watching, you're only removing it from that specific section—you're not deleting your watch history. If you open that show or movie again and watch even a few seconds, Peacock will add it back to Continue Watching.
This is by design. Peacock uses your viewing history to recommend new content and to let you pick up where you stopped. There is no setting to disable this tracking or to make removed titles stay removed permanently.
Using a separate profile to keep Continue Watching private
If you share a Peacock account with family members or roommates and want to keep your viewing separate, create a new profile within your account. Each profile has its own Continue Watching section, watch history, and recommendations. This way, your shows won't appear on the shared home screen.
To create a profile, go to your account settings and select Manage Profiles or Add Profile. Give it a name and choose whether it's for an adult or child. Sign out of the main account and sign into your new profile when you want to watch privately. Your Continue Watching section will be completely separate.
What happens if you don't remove Continue Watching items
Leaving titles in Continue Watching doesn't harm your account or the app's performance. The section is straightforward a convenience feature to help you resume shows quickly. If you don't mind seeing it, there's no reason to clear it.
However, if you're concerned about privacy—for example, if someone else uses your device—removing titles before handing it over is a quick way to hide what you've been watching. Keep in mind that your full watch history is still stored in your account settings, so removing from Continue Watching is only a surface-level privacy measure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn off Continue Watching entirely so it never appears?
No. Peacock does not offer a setting to disable the Continue Watching section. You can only clear the items in it. Once you start watching a new show or movie, the section will reappear with that title in it.
If I remove a show from Continue Watching, does it delete the show from my library?
No. Removing a title from Continue Watching only removes it from that specific section on your home screen. The show or movie remains in Peacock's catalog and in your account. You can still search for it and watch it anytime.
Will removing Continue Watching items delete my watch history?
No. Removing titles from Continue Watching does not erase your watch history. Peacock stores your full viewing record separately. Removing from Continue Watching is just removing it from that home screen section.
Can I clear Continue Watching on one device without affecting other devices?
No. Your Peacock account is linked across all devices you sign into. When you remove a title from Continue Watching on your phone, it's removed on your TV, tablet, and web browser too. Your watch history syncs everywhere.
Why does a show reappear in Continue Watching after I removed it?
If you resume watching that show, even for a few seconds, Peacock automatically adds it back to Continue Watching. This is because Peacock tracks active viewing to help you pick up where you left off. The only way to keep it out is to not watch it again.