Delete items from Continue Watching on Peacock
You can remove a show or movie from your Peacock Continue Watching list directly from that section. Open Peacock, go to your profile, select Continue Watching, find the title you want to remove, and click the three-dot menu icon on that tile. Select Remove from Continue Watching and it will disappear from the list when ready.
The Continue Watching list shows everything you have started but not finished. Removing an item does not delete your watch history or the show itself from Peacock — it only clears it from that particular list. You can still find and watch the title again later through search or by browsing categories.
Key Takeaways
- Click the three-dot menu on any Continue Watching tile and select Remove from Continue Watching to delete it from that list.
- Removing a title from Continue Watching does not erase your watch history or prevent you from watching it again.
- You can remove items one at a time — Peacock does not offer a bulk delete option for the entire Continue Watching list.
- On mobile apps, the three-dot menu may appear when you long-press or swipe on a tile, depending on your device.
Where to find the three-dot menu on different devices
On a web browser or smart TV, hover your cursor over the show or movie tile in Continue Watching. A three-dot menu icon will appear in the corner of the tile. Click it and choose Remove from Continue Watching.
On the Peacock mobile app for iPhone or Android, tap and hold (long-press) the tile you want to remove. A menu will pop up with the remove option. On some Android devices, you may also see the three-dot menu appear when you swipe on the tile.
If the menu does not appear, make sure you are tapping directly on the show or movie tile itself, not on the title text or play button. The exact location of the menu can vary slightly between app versions, so try hovering or long-pressing different parts of the tile.
Clearing your entire Continue Watching list at once
Peacock does not have a built-in option to clear your entire Continue Watching list in one action. You must remove each title individually using the three-dot menu method described above.
If you want to start fresh, the fastest approach is to go through your Continue Watching section and remove items in batches. Start at the top and work your way down, clicking the menu and removing each one. On most devices, this takes only a few seconds per title once you know where the menu is.
Another option is to let Peacock's system age out old entries naturally. Peacock may remove very old items from Continue Watching after a long period of inactivity, though the exact timeframe is not publicly stated. This is not a reliable method if you want to clear the list quickly.
Why a show stays in Continue Watching even after you finish it
If you watched an entire episode or movie but it still appears in Continue Watching, Peacock may not have registered that you completed it. This sometimes happens if you closed the app before the final credits rolled or if the app did not sync properly with Peacock's servers.
To fix this, try opening the title again and letting it play to the very end, including any post-credit scenes. Then close the app and reopen Peacock. The title should move out of Continue Watching and into a Recently Watched section instead, if Peacock offers one on your device.
If the issue persists, you can straightforward remove it manually using the three-dot menu. There is no harm in doing so — you can always find the show or movie again through search or by browsing.
Difference between Continue Watching and your watch history
Continue Watching is a list of shows and movies you started but have not finished. Watch history is a record of everything you have ever played on your account, whether you finished it or not.
Removing something from Continue Watching does not erase it from your watch history. If you want to hide something from your watch history entirely, you would need to look for a separate watch history management option in your account settings. Peacock's watch history settings vary by device and app version, so check your profile or account settings to see what options are available.
Preventing shows from appearing in Continue Watching
You cannot prevent a show from being added to Continue Watching once you start watching it — that is how Peacock tracks your progress. However, you can remove it when ready after you start it if you do not want it cluttering your list.
If you are browsing and want to preview a show without adding it to Continue Watching, avoid clicking play. Instead, read the description, check the rating, and watch a trailer if available. Only click play when you are ready to actually watch and are okay with it being tracked.
Troubleshooting: the remove option is not appearing
If the three-dot menu is not showing up when you hover or long-press a Continue Watching tile, try these steps. First, make sure you are using the latest version of the Peacock app or browser. Outdated versions sometimes have display issues.
Second, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the app. Sometimes the menu fails to load until you reload. If you are on a web browser, try a different browser or clear your cache and cookies, then log back in.
Third, check that you are tapping or hovering on the actual tile and not somewhere else on the screen. The menu location can be small and straightforward to miss, especially on mobile devices with smaller screens.
If none of these work, try removing the item from a different device — for example, if the mobile app is not cooperating, try the web version. This can help you determine whether the issue is device-specific or account-wide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing something from Continue Watching delete it from Peacock?
No. Removing a title from Continue Watching only removes it from that list. The show or movie remains on Peacock and you can still find it through search or by browsing categories. You can watch it again anytime.
Can I remove multiple items at once?
Peacock does not offer a bulk delete or select-all option for Continue Watching. You must remove each title individually by clicking the three-dot menu on each tile. There is no faster method built into the app.
Will removing something from Continue Watching affect my recommendations?
Removing an item from Continue Watching does not erase it from your watch history, so it should not change your recommendations. Peacock bases suggestions on what you have watched, not on what is currently in your Continue Watching list.
What if I accidentally remove something I wanted to keep watching?
You can start watching the show or movie again and it will reappear in Continue Watching at the point where you left off. Peacock remembers your progress even after you remove it from the list, so you will not lose your place.
Why does my Continue Watching list keep getting longer?
Every time you start a show or movie, Peacock adds it to Continue Watching. If you browse and accidentally click play on something, it gets added. The best way to keep the list manageable is to remove titles you have finished or do not plan to watch.