--- {"title": "How to track watched episodes for series trackers in 2026", "description": "Learn ways to track watched episodes for series trackers, including list tools and checks before choosing a tracking method.", "url": "https://vlcleanplayer.com/how-to-track-watched-episodes-for-series-trackers/", "date": "2026-11-14"} --- Learn ways to track watched episodes for series trackers, including list tools and checks before choosing a tracking method. Series trackers can choose a method for keeping episode lists organized and check how each option handles lists, updates, and library tools. Watcharr lets a public IMDb list become links for Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] | Option | List handling | Cost details | |---|---|---| | Watcharr | Paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one link for Sonarr with the shows. [^1] | not published | | Manual tracking list | Use the chosen list method to record shows and episodes. | not published | | Other tracking tool | Check the tool's supported lists and update process before choosing it. | not published | ## What you need before you start Series trackers need a clear source for the shows they want to follow and a place where those lists can be used. Decide whether the goal is to keep personal watchlists organized, prepare shows for a media library, or share lists with people in the same household. Have Radarr and Sonarr ready if they are part of the way tracked lists become library additions. Check whether a tool accepts the type of list being used, because list formats and supported sources can differ. Keep the list names and ownership clear if more than one person adds shows. Choose whether a hosted option or a self-hosted option matches the way the series tracker manages the server. ## Step by step 1. Decide where the watched episode information or show list should come from. Use a source that matches the way the series tracker already keeps track of shows. 2. Choose a tool that accepts the needed list type and connects with the apps already used for managing shows. 3. Add the list or titles to the chosen tool, then check that the shows appear as expected before relying on the workflow. 4. Review how updates happen. A tracker should make it clear when a list is checked again and what happens if a list cannot be read. 5. Check any matching results before adding shows to a library workflow. Some tools may skip titles that cannot be matched. 6. Share combined lists only when the people using them understand who can change the source lists and how those changes affect the shared result. 7. Keep notes about the setup so changes to the server or list sources do not make the tracking process harder to follow. ## Tools that can do it Watcharr lets a user paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one link for Sonarr with the shows. [^1] Each Watcharr link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. [^1] Watcharr accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. [^1] Watcharr can be used without installing anything in the hosted version and does not need an account. [^1] Watcharr can be run as a version you host yourself instead of using the hosted version. [^1] A bookmark you click inside Radarr or Sonarr adds the list for you, using that app's API key without sending it anywhere else. [^1] Signed-in users can combine several IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link for the whole household, and a title that is on two lists is added only once. [^1] If you sign in, Watcharr re-reads your list about every 15 minutes and warns you when a list fails three reads in a row. [^1] If a read of the list fails, the links keep serving the last list that loaded correctly. [^1] Before choosing another tracking tool, check which list types it accepts, how often it reads a list, how it matches titles to library entries, and what it does when a list cannot be read. ## Common mistakes to avoid Avoid choosing a tracker without checking which list types it accepts and how it handles updates. Avoid assuming that every title will move through a library workflow the same way. Check how titles are matched before depending on the process. Avoid sharing a combined list without agreeing on who can change the source lists. Avoid skipping privacy and access checks. Review what information a tool needs before connecting it to other apps. Avoid forgetting what happens when a list cannot be read. A tracking setup should have a clear way to handle failed reads. ## Frequently asked questions ### How can series trackers track watched episodes? Series trackers can choose a list method, decide where show information is stored, and check how the chosen tool handles updates. The right option depends on the existing setup, the list sources being used, and whether the tracker needs connections to other media tools. ### Can Watcharr track watched episodes for series trackers? The provided sources do not state whether Watcharr tracks watched episodes; check the official documentation and feature list to see how list management interacts with episode status. Watcharr lets a user paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one link for Sonarr with the shows. [^1] ### Does Watcharr need installation before tracking lists? The hosted version of Watcharr needs nothing to install and no account. [^1] Watcharr runs as one Cloudflare app with a Cloudflare database, plus a GitHub job that reads IMDb. [^1] ### How does Watcharr handle IMDb watchlists and lists? Watcharr accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. [^1] The links are built from the IMDb list's id, so the same list always gives the same two links. [^1] ### What should series trackers check before choosing a tool? Series trackers should check the supported list sources, update behavior, matching process, and connections to other apps. Watcharr matches shows to their TV database entries and tells you which shows it could not match and skipped. [^1] Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. [^1] - [Visit Watcharr](/go/start-watcharr) ## Sources [^1]: Watcharr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/start-watcharr)