How to Change Seasons or Episodes on Netflix on TV

Follow these steps to change seasons or select a different episode on Netflix TV: Note: These steps will work on the Netflix app running on Smart TV and streaming devices like Fire TV Stick.

  1. Open the Netflix app on your Smart TV or the streaming device.
  2. Select the TV show.
  3. Once the video preview plays on the TV, select the More episodes button.
  4. You will see the list of seasons on the left side and the episodes on the right side. Select the preferred season and the episode from the list. Tip: Learn how to connect Android or iPhone to Samsung TV.

How to Change Seasons or Episodes on Netflix on Android

There are two ways to switch to a different season or episode of a TV show on the Netflix Android app.

Method 1: Before Starting the Show

Follow these steps to change the season or episode of a TV series on Netflix before you start watching the show:

  1. Launch the Netflix app on your Android phone.
  2. Tap on the TV show whose season you want to change.
  3. The show description box will show up at the bottom. Tap on Episodes & info.
  4. Scroll down and you will see different episodes from the currently selected season. Tap on the Season drop-down box and choose a season of your choice.
  5. Once you have selected the preferred season, tap on the episode that you want to play.

Method 2: While Watching the Show

If you have already started playing an episode from your favorite Netflix show, you can easily switch to a different season or episode from the video screen.

  1. Open the Netflix app and play the TV series.
  2. Tap on the screen once while the video is playing and press the Episodes button.
  3. Tap on the episode that you want to watch from the currently selected season. Or, tap on the Season drop-down box at the top to change the season.
  4. 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 in two ways:

Method 1: Before Starting the Show

  1. Open the Netflix app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on the TV series whose season or episode you want to change.
  3. Scroll down and you will find the list of episodes. Tap on the episode that you want to play.
  4. To change the Netflix season, tap on the Season drop-down box and chooses the desired season.

Method 2: While Watching the Show

  1. In the Netflix iPhone app, play the TV show that you want to watch.
  2. On the video player screen, tap on the screen to get the options. Then, tap on Episodes.
  3. Tap on the episode that you want to watch.
  4. To switch to a different season, tap on 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 website too, you can change the season or episode of a Netflix series in two different ways.

Method 1: Before Starting the Show

  1. Launch the Netflix website on your computer.
  2. Hover your mouse over the TV series in which you want to choose a different season or episode.
  3. Click on the down arrow (Episodes & info) under the video thumbnail. Do not click on the video otherwise, it will start playing.
  4. The information window will show up. Scroll down to see the list of episodes. Click on the episode that you want to watch.
  5. Click on the Season drop-down box at the top of the list of episodes and choose a different season.

Method 2: While Watching the Show

  1. Open the Netflix website and play the TV series.
  2. On the video-playing screen, click on the icon that looks like a rectangular box with two angular bars over it.
  3. You will see the list of episodes from the current season. Click on an episode if you want to switch to a different episode from the current season. Alternatively, click on the Season text at the top to see the list of seasons.
  4. Click on the season that you want to watch. Tip: Check out the best Chrome extensions for a great Netflix experience.

Bonus: How to Autoplay the Next Episode on Netflix

Netflix has a feature that automatically plays the next episode after the current one has finished. This feature is enabled by default on all platforms. But in case Netflix autoplay isn’t working, you must enable it manually for each profile separately.

Enable Autoplay on Netflix on Android and iPhone

  1. Open the Netflix app on your phone.
  2. Tap on the profile icon at the top.
  3. Go to Manage profiles and select the profile in which you want to enable autoplay.  
  4. Enable the toggle next to Autoplay next episode.
  5. Tap on Done at the top (if available).
  6. Restart the Netflix app to reflect the change.

Enable Autoplay on Netflix Website

  1. Open the Netflix website on your PC.
  2. Click on the profile icon at the top and select Account from the menu.
  3. Scroll down and click on your profile in the Profile & parental controls section.
  4. Click on Playback settings.
  5. Check the box next to Autplay next episode in a series on all devices. Tip: Learn what happens when you cancel your Netflix subscription.
  6. How to go back to a previous episode on Netflix? Netflix doesn’t offer a Previous episode button. You will have to follow the steps mentioned above to see the list of episodes and then select the previous episode manually.
  7. How to restart a series on Netflix? To restart a Netflix series, play Episode 1 of the Season 1 of the preferred show. Alternatively, you can remove shows from Continue watching list. For that, open the Netflix website and go to Profile icon > Account > [Your profile] > Viewing activity. Click on the circular (hide) icon next to the series to hide it from your list.

Watch Netflix with Friends

That’s how you can change Netflix seasons or episodes. If you want to watch Netflix with others, learn how to do a Netflix party on TV or on Android and iPhone. Also, check out the best apps for Netflix users.