Q: hi, i purchased a pass for the daily show thinking it would be retroactive since the last episode aired yesterday. How can i get credit for this?

Hi nomada45,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

I understand that you would like to receive credit for a pass you purchased in iTunes. To report a problem with this purchase directly to Apple, please use the information in the attached link below.

Report a problem with an item purchased from the iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBooks Store - Apple Support

Another article that may be useful to you in this situation is attached below as well. This article explains iTunes Store download options using Season Passes and accessing TV seasons. 

iTunes Store download options - Apple Support

Best regards