Delete a show by opening your library and selecting the remove option
YouTube TV stores shows you've marked as favorites in your library. To delete one, open the YouTube TV app or website, go to your Library tab, find the show you want to remove, and select the three-dot menu next to it. Choose "Remove from library" and it disappears when ready. The show itself stays on YouTube TV — you're only removing it from your personal list.
This works the same way on phones, tablets, computers, and TV devices. The three-dot menu appears when you hover over a show on a computer or click and hold on a phone. On some TV remotes, you navigate to the show and press a designated button to open options.
Removing a show from your library does not delete recordings you've already made. If you want to delete a specific recorded episode instead, you'll use a different process — that's covered in the next section.
Key Takeaways
- Removing a show from your library takes three steps: open Library, find the show, and select "Remove from library" from the menu.
- Deleting a show from your library does not erase any episodes you've already recorded — those stay until you delete them separately.
- You can remove multiple shows at once on some devices by selecting them and using a bulk delete option.
- Removed shows can be added back to your library anytime by searching for them and selecting "Add to library."
How to delete individual recorded episodes
If you want to keep a show in your library but remove specific episodes you've recorded, go to the show's page and look for the episodes list. Each episode has a three-dot menu or trash icon next to it. Select that menu and choose "Delete" or "Remove recording." The episode is gone, but the show stays in your library and future episodes will still record if you have the show set to record automatically.
This is useful when you're running low on storage space. YouTube TV gives you unlimited cloud storage for recordings, but deleting old episodes you've already watched frees up space in your account's viewing history and makes your library easier to navigate.
Remove shows in bulk on the web and mobile apps
On the YouTube TV website and mobile app, you can select multiple shows at once and remove them together. Open your Library, look for a "Select" button or option at the top of the page, then tap or click each show you want to delete. Once you've chosen them all, a "Remove" button appears. This is faster than deleting one show at a time if you're cleaning up a large library.
On TV devices like Roku, Apple TV, or Google TV, bulk selection usually isn't available — you'll need to remove shows one at a time using the three-dot menu.
What happens to your recordings when you remove a show
Removing a show from your library does not automatically delete the episodes you've recorded. Those recordings stay in your account until you delete them manually. If you remove a show and later add it back to your library, your old recordings are still there waiting for you.
However, if you had the show set to record automatically, removing it from your library also stops new episodes from recording. If you add the show back later, you'll need to turn on automatic recording again if you want future episodes to be saved.
Re-add a show to your library anytime
Removing a show is not permanent. Search for the show by name in YouTube TV, open its page, and select "Add to library." It goes back into your Library tab when ready. Any recordings you made before removing it are still there, and if you had automatic recording turned on before, you'll need to enable it again.
This means you can clean up your library without worrying about losing anything. Remove shows you're not watching, and bring them back whenever you want to catch up.
Manage your library storage and recording limits
YouTube TV gives you unlimited cloud storage for recordings, so you don't have to delete shows to make room. However, keeping a large library can make it harder to find what you want to watch. Removing shows you've finished or lost interest in keeps your library organized and your "Continue Watching" section more useful.
If you're trying to reduce clutter, focus on removing shows you've already watched completely or shows you added by accident. Keep shows you're actively watching or planning to finish, even if you haven't watched recent episodes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing a show from my library delete my recordings?
No. Removing a show from your library only removes it from your personal list. Any episodes you've recorded stay in your account and remain watchable. You can still find them by searching for the show by name.
Can I delete a show from my library on my TV?
Yes. On TV devices, navigate to the show in your Library, open the menu (usually with a three-dot button or the options button on your remote), and select "Remove from library." The process varies slightly by device, but the option is available on Roku, Apple TV, Google TV, and other supported devices.
What if I remove a show by accident?
Search for the show by name and select "Add to library" to bring it back. Your recordings and watch history for that show remain unchanged. If you had automatic recording turned on, you'll need to enable it again.
Can I delete multiple shows at once?
Yes, on the YouTube TV website and mobile app. Look for a "Select" option in your Library, tap the shows you want to remove, then choose "Remove." On TV devices, you'll need to remove shows one at a time.
Does YouTube TV charge me more if I keep a large library?
No. Your YouTube TV subscription cost stays the same regardless of how many shows are in your library or how many recordings you have. Storage is unlimited, so you can keep as many recordings as you want without extra charges.