Restoring deleted shows back to Apple TV, Mac, iPhone, and iPad

This is a two part issue.


  1. I purchased several Box sets to shows that I have purchased single shows in the past. In my library, it only shows the single shows I purchased and does not show the box set. This is frustrating because I have to search for the show outside of my library and then be able to play the shows. For example, I have purchased many episodes for over 20 years of Southpark. During the Apple sale, I purchased the box set season 1-10 and it never showed in my library.
  2. I tried to delete the single shows out of my library to see if the box set would somehow appear. That did not happen and now I cannot find how to get the single shows back. I have read the how to unhide shows instructions and when I go to Purchase history, I can see what I purchased, but there is no download or three dots. I have looked on my iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. When iTunes was available I could easily find the tv shows. At this point, should I try iTunes on a PC to see if I can unhide them?


What is the best way to see my library and restore purchases back to my Apple TV?

Posted on Dec 30, 2025 1:27 PM

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Dec 31, 2025 2:05 AM in response to Mo7777

the default thing with the appletv app is that it do not need the stuff you purchase downloaded if you just click on it it will not download but stream to the device


you can't really delete your purchases only hide them Hide and unhide music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and books - Apple Support


if there is something wrong with what you purchased and what now show up in your lib them if it was me then I would try reportaproblem.apple.com.


or reach out to their support channels

Get Support (apple.com)

And or

Contact - Official Apple Support

And or

Contact - How to Contact Us - Apple



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