Why Netflix Keeps Skipping Episodes [With Fixes!]

Are you trying to stop Netflix from skipping episodes?

Sadly, I’ve been there too. Watching new TV shows is one of my favorite hobbies, but there’s nothing more annoying than not being able to enjoy them because Netflix spoiled them by skipping episodes.

Unfortunately, this may happen if the autoplay feature is turned on, if someone else is using your account, or if you have an outdated app or bugs.

But don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place to get this issue fixed.

If Netflix keeps skipping episodes, you’ll need to disable the autoplay feature, clear your history, or check your privacy settings. You can also try updating or reinstalling the app.

Read on to stop Netflix from skipping episodes!

#1 Disable the Autoplay Feature

Netflix is the most popular streaming platform out there due to its exclusive content and multiple features.

Unfortunately, no matter how famous the app is, hundreds of people have complained about its autoplay feature.

You see, although this feature was initially created to improve your streaming experience, it could be the reason Netflix keeps skipping episodes.

This is why the first thing I recommend doing is disabling it. Follow these simple instructions to do it:

Web-version:

1. On your computer, go to netflix.com and sign in to your account. Then, choose your profile.
2. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner of your screen and select “Account” from the options.
3. Go to “Profile & Parental Controls” and scroll down until you find your profile. Then, click on “Change” next to “Playback settings”.
4. Uncheck the “Autoplay next episode in a series on all devices” box.
5. Click on “Save”.

iPhone, iPad, or Android device:

1. Open the Netflix app and tap on your profile icon or “More” (three horizontal lines icon).
2. Tap on “Manage Profiles” and select your profile.
3. Turn off the switch next to “AutoPlay Previews”.
4. Tap on the “Done” button.

Once you’ve completed the steps above, I recommend relaunching Netflix and signing out and back into your account. This way, you’ll be able to refresh any background process and get rid of temporary bugs.

#2 Clear Your History

If you’re rewatching a show, Netflix may automatically skip the episodes that are already marked as “watched”.

So, if disabling the autoplay feature didn’t do the trick, I recommend clearing your Netflix history. Here’s how to do it:

1. On your computer, go to netflix.com and sign in to your account. Then, select your profile.
2. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of your screen and select “Account”.
3. Go to “Profile & Parental Controls” and select your profile. Then, click on “View” next to “Viewing Activity”.
4. Scroll down and select “Hide all”.

Within 24 hrs, your viewing history will be deleted, and the episodes will no longer be marked as watched. Bear in mind that clearing your history will interfere with Netflix’s recommendations.

#3 Check Your Privacy Settings

If the issue persists, chances are someone else is using your Netflix account and watching the same TV show.

If you share your account with your friends or family, please talk to them about this situation and ask them to create a different profile.

But, if you don’t share your account, someone might’ve guessed your password. To solve this issue, you’ll need to check your privacy settings.

Here’s how to do it:

1. On your computer, go to netflix.com and sign in to your account. Then, select your profile.
2. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner of your screen and choose “Account”.
3. Go to “Security & Privacy” and click on “Manage access and devices”. You’ll be able to see where your account was used and by whom.

If you don’t recognize a device, please click on “Sign Out”. Then, go to the Account menu and change your password.

Try using a different password than the one you use for other websites and apps, and make sure it’s not too simple, try mixing letters, numbers, and symbols.

#4 Update Netflix

As you may already know, coding bugs can make Netflix crash and cause multiple difficulties while trying to stream content.

Netflix’s developers are aware of this and constantly work on new updates that fix these errors and add new features and content.

This is why, if you haven’t installed any updates in a while, you won’t be able to get rid of the troublesome code that was responsible for Netflix skipping episodes.

Most modern devices are programmed to automatically install any available updates, so you don’t have to. Unfortunately, sometimes a faulty connection or a low battery percentage can interrupt the process.

But, don’t worry. You can manually update Netflix, you’ll just need to connect to a strong Wi-Fi signal and:

iOS devices:

1. Go to the App Store and search for Netflix.
2. Tap on the “Update” button.

Android Devices:

1. Go to the Google Play Store and tap on the profile icon.
2. Select “Manage apps & device” and tap on “Manage”.
3. Go to Netflix and tap on “Update”.

Fire Stick:

1. On the Home Screen, please click on the app’s icon (three squares and a “+” sign).
2. Highlight Netflix. Then, press the three horizontal lines button on your remote.
3. Select “More Info” and click on “Update”.

Xbox One:

1. On the Home Screen, highlight Netflix and press the three horizontal lines (menu) button on your remote.
2. Click on “Manage app” and select “Updates”.
3. Choose “Update All”.

LG TV:

1. Press the home button on your remote.
2. Go to the LG Content Store and click on “My Apps”.
3. Search for Netflix and click on “Update”.

If you’re streaming content on your PC (web version), don’t forget that your browser needs to be updated too.

But, if you’re using a different Smart TV or streaming device, please go to your device’s app store, search for the app, and update it. Or, you can also search on Google for detailed instructions.

Once you’ve updated your device, please open Netflix and try streaming a TV show to see if the issue was solved.

#5 Reinstall the App

If you’ve tried disabling the autoplay feature, clearing your history, and updating the app, but the issue persists, you might want to keep reading.

Sadly, sometimes the bugs and corrupted files that are responsible for Netflix skipping episodes won’t go away by simply installing updates or relaunching the app.

When this happens, you’ll need to uninstall the app and download it again, as this is one of the most effective ways to get rid of them and give Netflix a fresh start.

Follow this quick guide to uninstall Netflix:

iOS devices:

1. Go to the Home Screen and locate the Netflix icon. Then, press it for two seconds.
2. Choose “Remove App” from the options.
3. You’ll be asked to confirm the removal process, please select “Delete App”.

Fire Stick:

1. Go to the Settings menu and choose “Apps”.
2. On “Manage installed apps”, click on Netflix.
3. Tap on “Uninstall”.

Xbox One:

1. On “My Games & Apps”, select “See All”. Then, click on “Apps”.
2. Highlight the Netflix app and press the three horizontal lines button on your remote.
3. Choose “Uninstall” from the options.

LG TV:

1. Press the home button on your remote. Then, go to the right and click on the pencil icon to edit your app library.
2. Highlight Netflix and click on the upward-facing arrow above it.
3. Click on the X/ skull symbol.
4. You’ll be asked to confirm the process, please click on “Remove”.

Once you’ve reinstalled Netflix, go to your device’s app store and reinstall it. Then, sign in to your account and stream a TV show. You should be able to enjoy it uninterrupted.

Conclusion

That about covers it! I hope that this article has helped you stop Netflix from skipping episodes.

If you take anything away, please let it be that you can easily solve the issue by disabling the autoplay feature, clearing your viewing activity, and checking your privacy settings.

Moreover, don’t forget to update or reinstall the app on your device.

Thank you so much for taking the time to try the five fixes above. If you ever experience a different issue while streaming content on Netflix or on any other platform, please visit our site. You’ll learn multiple ways to fix it.

Have a wonderful rest of the day!