Delete individual titles from Continue Watching

Open Peacock and go to your Home page. Scroll down to the Continue Watching section — this shows the shows and movies you've started but not finished. Hover your mouse over any title in that row until a small menu appears in the corner of the thumbnail.

Click the three dots (or menu icon) on that thumbnail. A dropdown menu will appear with options including Remove from Continue Watching. Click that option and the title disappears from the section when ready. The show or movie itself stays in your Peacock library — you're only removing it from this particular list.

On mobile apps (iOS or Android), tap and hold on the title thumbnail until a menu appears, then select the remove option. The process is the same; you're just using a long press instead of hovering. If the menu does not appear right away, hold your finger on the thumbnail for a full second or two before lifting.

Key Takeaways

  • You can remove individual titles from Continue Watching by clicking the three-dot menu on each thumbnail and selecting remove.
  • Removing a title from Continue Watching does not delete it from Peacock or your account — it only hides it from that specific list.
  • On mobile, tap and hold a title to bring up the menu instead of hovering.
  • There is no button to clear your entire Continue Watching list at once; you must remove titles one by one.
  • If you finish watching something, Peacock automatically removes it from Continue Watching after you reach the end.

Why Peacock keeps shows in Continue Watching

Peacock's Continue Watching list is designed to remember where you stopped in any show or movie. This is useful if you watch across multiple devices — your phone, tablet, and TV all sync to the same account, so you can pick up exactly where you left off on any screen. The feature exists to save you time hunting for your place in a series.

The downside is that the list can get cluttered quickly. A show you watched one episode of months ago might still sit there, pushing newer content down. Unlike some streaming services, Peacock does not automatically remove titles after a set period of inactivity, so the list is entirely up to you to manage. Over time, a Continue Watching section can become harder to navigate than useful.

Clear Continue Watching on different devices

The removal process works the same way on web browsers, phones, and tablets, but the menu location changes slightly. On a computer, hover over the thumbnail. On phones and tablets, tap and hold. In both cases, look for the three-dot menu icon — it may appear in a corner of the thumbnail or as a separate button next to the title.

If you cannot find the menu, try a longer hold on mobile or move your mouse more slowly across the thumbnail on desktop. Some Peacock interface versions place the menu in slightly different spots depending on your app version and device type. The three-dot icon is always there; it just may take a moment to appear.

Removing a title on one device removes it from Continue Watching everywhere, since your account syncs across all your devices. You do not need to delete it separately on your phone, tablet, and TV. Make the change once and it takes effect on every screen where you use Peacock.

What happens when you remove something

When you remove a title from Continue Watching, Peacock stops tracking your progress in that show or movie. If you start watching it again later, the app will not remember that you were three episodes in — it will start from the beginning or from where you last watched, depending on Peacock's current behavior and whether you had finished an episode.

The title remains in your account and in Peacock's library. You can search for it and watch it anytime. Removing it from Continue Watching is purely a housekeeping step; it does not affect your ability to watch the content or your subscription status.

Manage your Continue Watching list regularly

Since Peacock does not auto-clear old titles, your Continue Watching section can become a long list of half-watched shows within a few months. Spending a few minutes every month removing titles you have abandoned or finished keeps the list useful and makes it easier to find what you actually want to watch next.

If you have a show you genuinely plan to finish but want it out of sight for now, consider adding it to a watchlist or collection instead. This keeps it organized without cluttering your Continue Watching row. You can also use Peacock's search function to find shows you want to watch without scrolling through a long list of abandoned titles.

Reasons your Continue Watching list might not update

Sometimes a title stays in Continue Watching even after you think you removed it. This usually happens if the removal did not register — the menu closed before Peacock processed your click. Try removing it again, making sure you see the confirmation that it has disappeared from the list.

If a title reappears after you remove it, you may have started watching it again on another device. Peacock adds titles back to Continue Watching automatically when you play them. Check whether anyone else on your account has been watching that show or movie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing something from Continue Watching delete it from Peacock?

No. Removing a title from Continue Watching only hides it from that list. The show or movie stays in your Peacock library and you can watch it anytime by searching for it.

Can I clear my entire Continue Watching list at once?

Peacock does not have a button to clear the entire list in one action. You must remove titles individually by clicking the three-dot menu on each thumbnail and selecting remove.

If I remove a show, will I lose my place in it?

Yes. Removing a title from Continue Watching erases Peacock's memory of where you stopped. If you start watching it again, you will have to find your place manually or start from the beginning.

Does removing from Continue Watching on my phone remove it from my TV too?

Yes. Your Peacock account syncs across all devices, so removing a title from Continue Watching on any device removes it everywhere.

Why does a show keep coming back to Continue Watching?

Peacock automatically adds a title back to Continue Watching when you start playing it. If it keeps reappearing, someone on your account may be watching it, or you may have accidentally started it again.