Delete a show from your library in three steps

To delete a recorded show on YouTube TV, open the app or website, find the show in your library, and select the delete option. The process takes less than a minute and frees up space in your account — YouTube TV gives you unlimited storage, but removing shows you have watched keeps your library organized and makes it easier to find what you actually want to watch.

The steps are the same whether you are using a phone, tablet, computer, or connected TV device. YouTube TV stores your recordings in the cloud, so deleting one removes it from all your devices at once.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete individual recorded episodes or entire series at once from your YouTube TV library.
  • Deleted shows are gone permanently and cannot be recovered, so make sure you have finished watching before you remove them.
  • YouTube TV stores recordings in the cloud, so deleting from one device removes the show from all your devices.
  • You do not need to delete shows to make room for new recordings — YouTube TV offers unlimited storage space.
  • The delete option appears in the same menu where you manage all your saved shows and recordings.

Delete a single episode from your phone or tablet

Open the YouTube TV app and go to the Library tab at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down to find the show you want to delete. Tap and hold on the episode title until a menu appears with options including Delete.

Tap Delete to remove that episode. A confirmation message will appear asking if you are sure — tap Delete again to confirm. The episode is now removed from your library and all your devices.

Delete a show from your computer or web browser

Go to tv.youtube.com and sign in with your YouTube TV account. Click the Library tab on the left side of the screen. Find the show you want to delete and hover your mouse over it until three vertical dots appear in the top right corner of the show tile.

Click those three dots and select Delete from the menu. A popup will ask you to confirm — click Delete again. The show is now removed from your account.

Delete an entire series at once

If you want to remove all episodes of a show rather than deleting them one at a time, YouTube TV lets you delete the whole series. Open your Library, find the show, and tap or click on the show title to open the series page.

Look for a menu option — on phones this is usually three dots in the top right, and on computers it is the same three-dot menu. Select Delete Series or Remove Series from the menu. Confirm the deletion when prompted. All episodes of that show will be removed from your library.

What happens after you delete a show

Once you delete a recorded show, it is gone permanently. YouTube TV does not keep a trash folder or recovery option, so you cannot get it back. If you think you might want to watch it again later, do not delete it yet.

Deleting shows does not affect your ability to record new episodes. If you delete a series but the show is still airing, you can set up a new recording rule to capture future episodes. Your recording settings and preferences stay in place even after you delete old episodes.

Why you might want to delete shows even though storage is unlimited

YouTube TV gives you unlimited cloud storage, which means you will never run out of space for recordings. However, keeping your library organized makes it much easier to find shows you actually want to watch. A library full of old recordings you have already seen can make browsing feel cluttered.

Deleting finished shows also helps you keep track of what you still need to watch. If you have a long list of saved episodes, removing the ones you have completed makes your watchlist more manageable and helps you focus on new content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a show after I delete it?

No. Once you delete a recorded show from YouTube TV, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you have finished watching before you delete. If the show is still airing and you want to watch future episodes, you can create a new recording rule to capture them.

Does deleting a show free up storage space?

YouTube TV offers unlimited storage, so you do not need to delete shows to make room for new recordings. Deleting is mainly for keeping your library organized and easier to browse, not for managing storage limits.

If I delete a show from my phone, does it disappear from my TV too?

Yes. YouTube TV stores everything in the cloud, so deleting a show from any device removes it from your entire account. It will no longer appear on your phone, tablet, computer, or connected TV device.

What is the difference between deleting a show and removing it from my library?

On YouTube TV, these terms mean the same thing. Both permanently remove the recorded show from your account. The show will not appear in your library on any of your devices.

Can I delete just one episode from a series without deleting the whole show?

Yes. You can delete individual episodes one at a time by finding the episode in your library and selecting delete. You can also delete the entire series at once if you want to remove all episodes. The choice is yours.