How to Easily Switch Seasons or Episodes on Netflix
Netflix TV series are often divided into different seasons and episodes. While the default setting is to start from the first episode of season 1 and play the subsequent episodes, there may be times when you want to switch to a different season or episode, or even go back to a previous episode. Fortunately, changing seasons or episodes on Netflix is a simple and straightforward process on all platforms, including smart TVs, iPhones, Android devices, and the website.
How to Change Seasons or Episodes on Netflix on TV
To switch seasons or select a different episode on Netflix TV, follow these steps:
- Open the Netflix app on your Smart TV or streaming device.
- Select the TV show you want to watch.
- Once the video preview starts playing, click the “More episodes” button.
- On the left side, you'll see a list of seasons. On the right side, you'll see the episodes. Select the preferred season and episode from the list.
How to Change Seasons or Episodes on Netflix on Android
There are two methods to switch to a different season or episode on the Netflix Android app.
Method 1: Before Starting the Show
- Launch the Netflix app on your Android phone.
- Tap on the TV show you want to watch.
- In the show description box at the bottom, tap on “Episodes & info”.
- Scroll down to see the episodes from the currently selected season. Tap the “Season” drop-down box to choose a different season.
- Once you've selected the preferred season, tap on the episode you want to play.
Method 2: While Watching the Show
If you've already started playing an episode from your favorite Netflix show, you can easily switch to a different season or episode from the video screen.
- Open the Netflix app and play the TV series.
- Tap the screen once while the video is playing and press the “Episodes” button.
- Tap the episode you want to watch from the currently selected season. Alternatively, tap the “Season” drop-down box at the top to change the season.
- Select the preferred season.
How to Change Seasons or Episodes on Netflix on iPhone
You can change the episode or season on Netflix on iPhone using two methods:
Method 1: Before Starting the Show
- Open the Netflix app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the TV series you want to watch.
- Scroll down to find the list of episodes. Tap the episode you want to play.
- To change the Netflix season, tap the “Season” drop-down box and select the desired season.
Method 2: While Watching the Show
- Play the TV show you want to watch in the Netflix iPhone app.
- On the video player screen, tap the screen to access the options. Then, tap “Episodes”.
- Tap the episode you want to watch.
- To switch to a different season, tap the “Season” box at the top and select the season whose episodes you want to play.
How to Change Seasons or Episodes on Netflix Website
On the Netflix website, you can also change the season or episode of a series using two different methods.
Method 1: Before Starting the Show
- Launch the Netflix website on your computer.
- Hover your mouse over the TV series for which you want to select a different season or episode.
- Click the “Episodes & info” button (down arrow) under the video thumbnail. Avoid clicking on the video itself, as it will start playing.
- The information window will appear. Scroll down to see the list of episodes. Click the episode you want to watch.
- Click the “Season” drop-down box at the top to choose a different season.
Method 2: While Watching the Show
- Open the Netflix website and play the TV series.
- On the video-playing screen, click the icon that resembles a rectangular box with two angular bars.
- You'll see the list of episodes from the current season. Click an episode to switch to a different episode within the current season. Alternatively, click the “Season” text at the top to see the list of seasons.
- Click the season you want to watch.
These simple steps will allow you to easily change seasons or episodes on Netflix across various devices and platforms.
Bonus: How to Autoplay the Next Episode on Netflix
Netflix has a convenient feature that automatically plays the next episode once the current one finishes. This feature is enabled by default on all platforms. However, if Netflix autoplay isn't working, you can manually enable it for each profile.
To enable autoplay on Netflix on Android and iPhone:
- Open the Netflix app on your phone.
- Tap the profile icon at the top.
- Go to “Manage profiles” and select the profile in which you want to enable autoplay.
- Enable the toggle next to “Autoplay next episode”.
- Tap “Done” (if available) to save the changes.
- Restart the Netflix app for the changes to take effect.
To enable autoplay on Netflix website:
- Open the Netflix website on your computer.
- Click the profile icon at the top and select “Account” from the menu.
- Scroll down and click your profile in the “Profile & parental controls” section.
- Click “Playback settings”.
- Check the box next to “Autoplay next episode in a series on all devices”.
By following these steps, you can ensure a seamless viewing experience on Netflix with the autoplay feature.
That's all you need to know about changing seasons or episodes on Netflix. If you want to watch Netflix with friends, learn how to do a Netflix party on TV or on Android and iPhone. Additionally, you can explore the best apps for Netflix users to enhance your streaming experience.
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