Remove a show from Continue Watching in three steps

To remove a show from your Continue Watching list on Peacock, open the app or website, find the title in your Continue Watching section, and select the three-dot menu next to it. Choose "Remove from Continue Watching" from the menu that appears. The show will disappear from that section when ready, though you can still search for it and watch it later if you want.

The process works the same way on mobile apps, web browsers, and streaming devices like Roku or Apple TV. The three-dot menu (sometimes called an options menu or context menu) appears when you hover over or long-press the show tile.

Key Takeaways

  • The three-dot menu next to any show in Continue Watching lets you remove it without deleting your account or watch history.
  • Removing a show from Continue Watching does not delete the show from Peacock or prevent you from watching it later.
  • On mobile devices, you may need to long-press the show tile to see the options menu appear.
  • If you remove a show by mistake, you can resume watching it again by searching for the title and picking up where you left off.

How to find the three-dot menu on different devices

On a web browser or computer, hover your mouse over the show tile in Continue Watching. The three-dot menu should appear in the corner of the tile. Click it to see the removal option.

On iPhone, iPad, or Android phones, tap and hold (long-press) the show tile until a menu pops up. On some devices, a single tap may reveal the menu instead. If nothing happens, try holding your finger on the tile for two to three seconds.

On streaming devices like Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV, use your remote to highlight the show tile, then press the options button (usually marked with three dots or lines on the remote). This will bring up the menu with the removal choice.

What happens when you remove a show from Continue Watching

Removing a show from Continue Watching clears it from that specific section of your home screen. The show no longer appears in your queue, and Peacock stops suggesting it to you based on your viewing habits.

Your watch history remains intact. You can still search for the show by name, find it in its category, or locate it through your account's full watch history if Peacock offers that feature. If you resume watching the show later, Peacock will remember where you stopped and let you pick up from that point.

Reasons to clean up your Continue Watching list

A long Continue Watching list can make it harder to find shows you actually want to watch. Removing titles you have finished or abandoned clears space and makes your home screen more useful.

If you share your Peacock account with family members, removing shows keeps your list from mixing with theirs and makes recommendations more relevant to what you are currently interested in. Peacock's algorithm uses your Continue Watching section to suggest new content, so removing shows you have no plans to finish can improve the quality of those suggestions.

Clearing your entire Continue Watching list at once

Peacock does not offer a button to clear all shows from Continue Watching in one action. You must remove each show individually using the three-dot menu. If your list is very long, this takes time, but there is no faster method within the app.

If you want a fresh start, some users create a new profile on their account instead. A new profile has an empty Continue Watching section and separate recommendations. This approach works well if you share your account and want to keep your viewing separate from other household members.

If the three-dot menu does not appear

Make sure you are hovering over or pressing directly on the show tile itself, not on the title text below it. On some devices, the menu only appears when you interact with the tile image.

If you are using a web browser, try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache. Peacock sometimes has display issues that a refresh solves. On mobile or streaming devices, try closing the app completely and opening it again. If the menu still does not show, restart your device.

Check that your Peacock app is up to date. Older versions may have bugs that prevent menus from appearing. Update the app through your device's app store and try again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing a show from Continue Watching delete it from Peacock?

No. Removing a show from Continue Watching only removes it from that section of your home screen. The show remains available on Peacock, and you can search for it and watch it anytime. Your progress is saved, so you can resume from where you stopped.

Can I undo removing a show from Continue Watching?

There is no undo button. However, you can resume watching the show by searching for its title or finding it in its category. When you start watching again, Peacock will remember your progress and let you continue from that point.

Will removing shows from Continue Watching affect other people on my account?

If you share your Peacock account, removing a show from your Continue Watching section will remove it from the shared home screen that everyone sees. To keep your viewing separate, ask your account holder about creating individual profiles for each household member.

Why does a show keep reappearing in Continue Watching after I remove it?

If you resume watching the show, it will return to Continue Watching automatically. Peacock adds any show you start watching back to that section. If you do not want to see it there, remove it again after you finish watching or decide to stop.

Can I remove a show from Continue Watching on one device but keep it on another?

No. Your Continue Watching list syncs across all devices linked to your account. Removing a show on your phone will remove it from your TV, web browser, and any other device where you use the same Peacock account.