How to send missing season requests to Sonarr for library gap fillers in 2026

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Record missing seasons, choose a request method for Sonarr, and check what happens when a show is already in the library.

By VLClean · 2026-11-09

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Record the missing season and the seasons already available, then send that detail through the request method the library's owner picked. Before proceeding, check how the method handles a show already in Sonarr and who will read the season note.

Option	Request method	What to check
Askarr	Search for a movie or show on Askarr and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1]	Check how a request for an existing show handles the missing season.
Request form	Collect the show title, missing season and a note about what is already available.	Decide who reviews submissions and records the outcome.
Shared request list	Record the show and its missing season together in the chosen list.	Agree on editing access and how to record unresolved gaps.
Message thread	Send the season note to the person managing the library.	Agree on where to keep replies and updates.

What you need before you start

Make a record of the show title, the season that is missing, and what is already present in the library. Include the year when it helps tell apart shows with similar names. Describe the gap precisely: an absent season, an incomplete season, or episodes whose presence needs checking.

Check the current library view against that record before sending a request. Avoid treating a missing entry in a personal watch list as proof that the library needs more files. Decide whether the request covers the whole season or only the episodes that still need attention.

Have access to the request method the library's owner picked, and identify who will review requests and make changes in Sonarr. If someone else manages the library, prepare a short note that separates the requested season from the seasons already available.

Choose where people will send requests. The choice can be a request tool, a form, or another method that gives viewers a clear place to submit titles.

Agree on what counts as finished and where to leave questions about an unclear request.

Step by step

Find the show in the library and write down the season that needs attention. Check whether that season is entirely absent or partly present. If the title could be confused with another show, add the year. Use the same title in the request and in any later follow-up.

Write the request around the gap. It should state the season wanted, the seasons already available, and any episodes that need attention. Keep preferences apart from the gap so the reviewer can see the intended addition.

Check how the request method handles a show that already exists in Sonarr. If the method has a place for a note, put the season detail there.

If the season detail cannot go in the request, send the note to the person reviewing the request. Agree on the scope before going further.

Send the request after checking the title and season. Keep a copy of the wording and any confirmation that appears.

Agree on where follow-up questions should go and how you will hear about the result. Return to that same request for updates rather than submitting the gap again.

Before making changes in Sonarr, compare the request with what is already in the library. Clear up any doubt about the season. Confirm the addition follows the library's rules.

If the person sending the request cannot make the changes, pass the season note to whoever manages Sonarr. Keep the review decision on the request.

Check the result against the original gap before closing the request. Look for the season or episodes named in the note.

Record anything still missing. If the result does not match the request, describe the difference in the existing conversation or entry so the next step covers what is left.

Tools that can do it

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted site that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Askarr can be used by searching for a movie or show on Askarr and requesting it, and the owner’s own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1]

You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr one time, and they then pick up your requests from it. ^[1] The Askarr site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1] Askarr also allows title searches by pasting a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link. ^[1]

For a request form, include a field for the show title, the missing season, and a note about what is already present. Decide who reads submissions and where the result will be recorded. Include instructions for correcting a request if the wrong show or season was named.

For a shared request list, keep the show, the gap, and the current review note together. Agree on who can edit an entry and how to mark it as resolved. Keep unresolved season details visible until someone checks the result.

For a message thread, send the season note directly to the person managing the library. Keep follow-up replies with the original request so the title and scope remain easy to find.

Things to check before you choose: can a missing season be requested separately from the show? What happens if the show is already in Sonarr? Where can the reviewer see that season detail? What confirms that the requested gap has been filled?

Common mistakes to avoid

Name the show and the missing season. Say whether episodes are missing or the whole season is absent. Leave enough detail for someone else to understand the request without reconstructing the library history.

Avoid choosing a tool without checking how it fits the current way shows are added to the library. Check the handling of existing shows before relying on a general show request to describe a particular season.

Avoid forgetting to review requests after setup. Keep unresolved requests visible. Close a request only after checking the result against the reported gap. If the result is incomplete, add a clear follow-up to the existing request.

Avoid relying on an update about a title alone to decide a season is complete. Check the requested season or episodes against the original note.

Avoid skipping account and privacy checks. Review what information a tool asks for and what access it uses before sharing it with other people. Agree on who can change request details so edits do not leave the season scope unclear.

Frequently asked questions

How does Askarr work with an existing Sonarr setup?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Nothing is installed. ^[1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr one time, and they then pick up your requests from it. ^[1] Before starting, identify who manages the library and who can make the changes needed in Sonarr.

How much does Askarr cost for show requests?

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. ^[1] Pro costs $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. ^[1] Check the expected request volume before choosing a plan.

Can Askarr find a show from a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link?

A TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link can be pasted into Askarr to find the title. ^[1] Before sending a season request, compare the title found with the show already in the library. Keep the missing season written separately in the request note, and check whether the chosen request method carries that detail through to the person managing Sonarr.

Can Askarr show progress after a show request?

The Askarr site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1] Askarr’s plans include a request history with live status. ^[1] For a missing season request, check any update against the season or episodes named in the original note before treating the gap as filled. Agree on who will make that final check.

Can Askarr be tried before choosing a request method for Sonarr?

The Askarr dashboard can be tried with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing in. ^[1] Use the preview to assess whether the request process is clear enough for the people who will use it. Before relying on it for a missing season, check the behavior needed for an existing show and decide where the season detail should be recorded.

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1]

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Sources

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