--- {"title": "How to track episodes left in a TV series in 2026", "description": "Learn how to track episodes left in a TV series, keep a clear watchlist, and choose a way to follow shows as you watch.", "url": "https://vlcleanplayer.com/how-to-track-which-episodes-are-left-for-tv-show-bingers/", "date": "2026-11-14"} --- Learn how to track episodes left in a TV series, keep a clear watchlist, and choose a way to follow shows as you watch. To track which episodes are left in a TV series, keep a list of the shows you follow, record the last episode watched, and update it whenever you finish an episode. Choose a tracking method that makes it easy to see what remains. Watcharr can turn a public IMDb list into separate links for Radarr and Sonarr, while a simple checklist can track viewing progress without connecting to either program. [^1] | Option | How it can help | Cost details | |---|---|---| | Watcharr | Turns a public IMDb list into a Radarr link for movies and a Sonarr link for shows. [^1] | The hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. [^1] | | Spreadsheet | Can be used to record show names, season numbers, last watched episodes, and remaining episodes. | Depends on the chosen spreadsheet service. | | Paper checklist | Can list episodes and let you mark watched episodes by hand. | No service price stated. | | TV tracking service | Check the service's published details for episode progress, season tracking, and new episode updates. | Not published for a specific service. | ## What you need before you start Before tracking episodes, decide which shows belong on your list and how much detail you want to keep. Some viewers only need the name of each show and the last episode watched. Others want to record the season, the next episode to watch, and whether a show is finished or on hold. Make a list of the shows you are currently watching. Include shows you have paused if you intend to return to them, but keep finished shows separate so they do not crowd the list of episodes still to watch. Choose a place to keep your progress. A notebook, spreadsheet, checklist, or show tracking service can all provide a place to record what remains. Before choosing a service, check whether it tracks individual episodes, entire shows, or lists of titles, since these are different jobs. If you use Radarr or Sonarr to manage a media library, decide whether the goal is tracking viewing progress or managing shows in that library. Radarr handles movies, while Sonarr handles shows. Watcharr can take a public IMDb list and provide one link for Radarr containing movies and another for Sonarr containing shows. [^1] That can help organize titles for a media library, but a list of shows is not the same thing as a personal record of the last episode watched. Finally, decide how often you will update your tracker. A tracking method is useful when it is easy to maintain after each viewing session. ## Step by step 1. **Gather the shows being watched.** Write down every series you want to follow, including shows you have paused and shows you plan to start soon. Keep completed series separate from those still in progress. 2. **Record the current position.** For each show, note the season and episode most recently watched. If the episode numbers are unclear, use the episode title as well. This gives you a reference point when returning to a show after a break. 3. **Identify what remains.** Check the episode list for each series and compare it with your recorded progress. Mark episodes already watched and leave unwatched episodes unchecked. If you are following a show that is still releasing episodes, leave room to add new episodes as they become available. 4. **Choose one main tracker.** Use a single checklist, spreadsheet, notebook, or suitable tracking service as the main record. Keeping progress in one place reduces confusion about which episode comes next. If another list is used to organize shows for a media library, treat it as a separate task unless the tool explicitly supports viewing progress. 5. **Update the tracker after watching.** Mark the episode as watched and record the new position before moving on to another show. If you stop partway through an episode, make a note so you can return to the right point rather than marking the whole episode complete. 6. **Review paused shows.** When returning to a series, check the last recorded episode before watching. Move a show back into the active list when you resume it, and leave its progress intact while it is paused. 7. **Check for new episodes.** For ongoing series, review the episode list when a new episode is expected. Add newly available episodes to the remaining list rather than assuming the existing list will stay complete. 8. **Keep the list readable.** Remove duplicates, separate completed series, and use consistent season and episode labels. If a show is abandoned, mark it as dropped rather than confusing it with a series that is simply on hold. 9. **Review the next episode before a viewing session.** Use the tracker to choose which show to watch next. Updating it at the end of each session makes it easier to resume a series without relying on memory. ## Tools that can do it **Watcharr** is made by the team that publishes this site, VLClean. It accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site, or IMDb pages in other languages. [^1] You paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. [^1] Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. [^1] These features organize titles for a media library, so check whether they cover your separate need to record episodes already watched. The hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. [^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] When a read fails, the links keep serving the last list that loaded correctly. [^1] Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence, while older versions remain under MIT. [^1] Commercial use is not licensed, and no commercial licence is for sale. [^1] **A spreadsheet** gives you a place to record show names, seasons, last watched episodes, and remaining episodes. Choose columns that match how you watch and update the records as you finish episodes. The exact features and costs depend on the spreadsheet service you choose. **A paper checklist or notebook** lets you record watched and unwatched episodes by hand. Use one page per series or group shows together, and write down the last episode watched before putting the notebook away. Check whether this method is convenient for the number of shows you follow. **A dedicated TV tracking service** is another option to investigate. Before choosing one, check whether it records watched episodes, handles seasons, updates episode information, and lets you resume a show where you left off. No verified product-specific facts are available here for a named rival, so compare its published features and fees rather than assuming how it works. The right choice depends on whether the main job is remembering viewing progress, organizing titles for a media library, or doing both with separate tools. ## Common mistakes to avoid Avoid tracking only the show name when the goal is to remember the next episode. A series title alone does not show which season or episode you last watched. Record the latest completed episode and, where useful, its title. Avoid mixing watched and unwatched episodes without a clear mark. A consistent checklist or status field makes it easier to see what remains and reduces the chance of repeating an episode by mistake. Avoid treating a list of shows as a complete viewing history. Watcharr turns a public IMDb list into links for Radarr and Sonarr, with movies and shows separated between the two links. [^1] That is a way to organize titles for a media library, not a stated record of which episodes a person has watched. Avoid forgetting about shows that are still releasing episodes. Review their episode lists when new episodes are expected and add them to your tracker when appropriate. Avoid maintaining several conflicting progress records. If you use more than one tool, decide which one is the main source for your viewing progress and keep the others for their separate purposes. Avoid choosing a service based on assumptions about its features, privacy, or fees. Check how it records episodes, what information it requires, how it handles new episodes, and whether its terms allow your intended use. If you choose a tool that manages a media library, also check how it handles titles it cannot match. ## Things to check before you choose Check whether the tool tracks individual episodes or only stores a list of show titles. If you want to know exactly what remains, look for a way to record watched episodes and identify the next one. Check how the tool handles shows that are still airing, specials, different seasons, and episodes watched out of order. If you often pause shows for long periods, confirm that your last watched position can be saved and found later. Check what happens when episode information changes or a show cannot be matched to a catalogue entry. Watcharr looks up TheTVDB IDs through TVMaze and TMDB, leaves out shows it cannot match, and tells you which ones it skipped. [^1] This matters when organizing a library list, but it does not establish whether an episode tracking tool can maintain your personal viewing history. Check access requirements and terms before committing to a tool. Watcharr's hosted version needs no installation or account, and commercial use is not licensed. [^1] [^1] For any other option, consult its current documentation for account requirements, supported features, and costs. ## Frequently asked questions ### How can TV show bingers track which episodes are left? Keep a list of the shows you are watching and record the latest completed episode for each one. Compare that position with the show's episode list and mark the episodes still unwatched. Update the tracker after every viewing session, and keep paused shows separate from completed shows. A checklist or spreadsheet can do this without requiring a separate service. ### Can Watcharr track which TV episodes have been watched? Watcharr accepts public IMDb watchlists and lists and creates separate links for Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] [^1] Its approved features describe organizing movie and show lists for those programs, not recording which episodes a person has watched. Use a separate episode checklist or verify that a chosen tracking service records viewing progress before relying on it to remember the next episode. ### Can Watcharr organize TV shows for Sonarr? Watcharr provides a link for Sonarr containing shows from a public IMDb list. [^1] The link acts like a small Sonarr server, and Sonarr checks it every 5 minutes. [^1] Watcharr looks up TheTVDB IDs through TVMaze and TMDB, leaves out shows it cannot match, and tells you which ones it skipped. [^1] These features concern library organization rather than a personal episode history. ### Does Watcharr require installation or an account? The hosted version of Watcharr needs nothing to install and no account. [^1] Signed-in users can also combine several IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link for the household, with a title appearing on multiple lists added only once. [^1] If the main goal is recording which episodes are left, check whether a separate viewing tracker is needed alongside these list features. ### What should be checked before choosing a TV episode tracker? Check whether the tool records watched episodes, shows the next episode, handles seasons and specials, and lets you resume a series after a break. For ongoing shows, check how new episodes are added and whether updates happen automatically. Also review account requirements, privacy information, and any fees. For a media library tool such as Watcharr, distinguish list organization from personal viewing progress before deciding whether it covers the whole job. 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)