Remove a show by finding it in your library and selecting delete

To remove a show from your YouTube TV library, open the YouTube TV app or website, go to your Library tab, find the show you want to remove, and select the delete or remove option. The exact steps depend on whether you're using a phone, tablet, computer, or TV device — but the principle is the same across all of them. Once you delete a show, it no longer appears in your library, though you can always add it back later if you change your mind.

Removing shows is useful when your library gets cluttered or when you've finished watching a series and want to clean up. YouTube TV doesn't limit how many shows you can save, but a smaller library makes it easier to find what you actually want to watch.

Key Takeaways

  • You can remove individual shows from your library through the Library tab on any device where you use YouTube TV.
  • Deleting a show from your library does not cancel your YouTube TV subscription or affect your ability to watch that show in the future.
  • On phones and tablets, swipe or long-press the show tile to reveal the delete option; on computers, right-click or hover over the show.
  • Removing a show is when ready and does not require confirmation, so you can undo it by searching for the show again and adding it back.

How to remove a show on your phone or tablet

Open the YouTube TV app and tap the Library tab at the bottom of the screen. Scroll through your saved shows until you find the one you want to remove. On most phones and tablets, long-press (hold your finger on) the show tile for a second or two until a menu appears with options including "Remove from library" or a trash icon.

Tap the remove option, and the show disappears from your library when ready. If you're using an older version of the YouTube TV app, you may see a swipe gesture instead — swipe left or right on the show tile to reveal the delete button. The exact method can vary slightly depending on whether you have an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, but the result is the same.

How to remove a show on your computer

Go to the YouTube TV website and sign in with your account. Click the Library option in the left sidebar. Find the show you want to remove by scrolling or using the search box at the top of the library.

Hover your mouse over the show tile until you see a three-dot menu icon (⋯) appear in the corner. Click that menu and select "Remove from library." Alternatively, you can right-click directly on the show tile and choose remove from the context menu that appears. The show is deleted from your library right away.

How to remove a show on your TV device

On a TV device like a Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, or Chromecast, open YouTube TV and navigate to the Library section using your remote. Highlight the show you want to remove by moving to it with your arrow keys or remote navigation.

Press the Options button on your remote (often labeled as Menu, Select, or with three dots) while the show is highlighted. A menu will appear with the option to remove the show from your library. Select that option, and the show is deleted. If you're unsure which button is the Options button on your specific remote, check your device's manual or look for a button with three horizontal lines or dots.

What happens when you remove a show

When you delete a show from your library, it stops appearing in your Library tab and in any personalized recommendations based on your saved content. However, removing a show does not cancel your YouTube TV subscription, and it does not prevent you from watching that show in the future. You can still search for the show by name and watch it whenever you want — you just won't have it saved in your library anymore.

If you remove a show by accident, you can add it back when ready by searching for it in YouTube TV and selecting "Add to library" or the plus icon. There is no penalty for removing and re-adding shows, so you can organize your library however works best for you.

Removing entire series versus individual seasons

When you add a show to your library, YouTube TV typically saves the entire series, not just one season. When you remove it, the whole show is deleted from your library at once. You cannot remove just one season while keeping others saved — it's all or nothing.

If you want to keep a show in your library but have already watched some seasons, you can mark individual episodes as watched so they don't clutter your "Continue Watching" section. This is different from removing the show entirely. To mark episodes as watched, open the show, find the episode, and look for a "Mark as watched" option in the episode menu.

Organizing your library without deleting shows

If you're not sure whether you want to delete a show permanently, you have other options for organizing your library. YouTube TV does not have built-in folders or custom lists, but you can use the search function to find shows quickly, or you can sort your library by "Recently Added" or "A to Z" to make browsing easier.

You can also use the "Continue Watching" section, which automatically shows shows you've started but not finished. This keeps your active viewing separate from your full library, so you don't have to scroll past completed shows to find what you're currently watching.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing a show from my library cancel my YouTube TV subscription?

No. Removing a show only deletes it from your personal library. Your YouTube TV subscription remains active, and you can still watch any show on YouTube TV whenever you want — you just won't have it saved in your library anymore.

Can I remove a show and then add it back later?

Yes. You can search for any show on YouTube TV and add it back to your library at any time. There is no limit to how many times you can remove and re-add shows.

What's the difference between removing a show and marking it as watched?

Removing a show deletes it from your library entirely. Marking episodes as watched keeps the show in your library but hides those specific episodes from your "Continue Watching" section. Use marking as watched if you want to keep the show saved but clean up your active viewing list.

If I remove a show, do I lose my watch history for it?

No. Your watch history is separate from your library. Removing a show from your library does not erase your viewing history or any recordings you may have saved of that show.

Can I remove multiple shows at once?

YouTube TV does not have a bulk delete feature. You must remove shows one at a time through the method for your device. If you have a large library to clean up, it may take a few minutes, but the process is straightforward on each device.