You can remove shows from your Continue Watching list in three ways

Netflix keeps a Continue Watching row on your home screen showing shows you started but didn't finish. You can clear individual titles from this list, hide the entire row, or remove them from your account history altogether. The method you choose depends on whether you want to delete just one show or clean up your whole list at once.

The fastest way is to hover over a show in the Continue Watching row and click the X button that appears. If you want to remove a show completely from your viewing history — not just from the Continue Watching row — you'll need to go into your account settings. Both methods take less than a minute.

Key Takeaways

  • Clicking the X on a show in the Continue Watching row removes it from that list but keeps it in your full viewing history.
  • To delete a show from your complete viewing history, go to Account settings, select your profile, and remove it from the history section.
  • You can hide the entire Continue Watching row from your home screen without deleting any individual shows.
  • Removing a show from Continue Watching does not affect your watch time or account data — Netflix still knows you watched it.

Remove a single show from Continue Watching on your TV or computer

On a web browser or streaming device, find the Continue Watching row on your Netflix home screen. Hover your cursor over the show you want to remove — on a TV remote, use the arrow keys to highlight it. A small X button will appear in the corner of the show's thumbnail.

Click or press the X. The show disappears from the Continue Watching row immediately. It will still appear in your full viewing history if you search for it or go to your account settings, but it won't clutter your home screen anymore.

Remove a show from your complete viewing history

If you want Netflix to forget you watched something entirely, you need to delete it from your account history. On a computer, go to your account settings by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner and selecting Account. On a phone or tablet, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and go to Account.

Look for a section called Viewing activity or My activity. Click or tap it. You'll see a list of every show and movie you've watched on that profile. Find the title you want to remove and click the circle with an X next to it. Netflix removes it from your history, and it will no longer affect your recommendations or appear in your Continue Watching row.

This process works the same way on phones, tablets, computers, and the Netflix website. The only place you cannot manage your viewing history is directly from your TV — you have to use another device.

Hide the entire Continue Watching row

If you don't want to see the Continue Watching row at all, you can hide it without deleting any shows. On your home screen, look for a menu icon (usually three dots) on the Continue Watching row itself. Click it and select Hide row or Remove from home, depending on your device.

The row disappears from your home screen, but the shows remain in your viewing history and your account data. You can unhide the row anytime by going back to your home screen settings or account preferences. This is useful if you want a cleaner home screen but don't want to lose track of what you were watching.

Clear your entire viewing history at once

Netflix does not have a button to delete your entire viewing history in one action. You have to remove shows individually through the Viewing activity section in your account settings. If you have watched hundreds of titles, this takes time.

A faster workaround is to create a new profile on your account. Your new profile starts with a blank history and no Continue Watching row. You can keep your old profile for reference or delete it entirely. This is the only way to truly start fresh without removing titles one by one.

What happens when you remove a show from your history

Removing a show from your viewing history stops it from affecting your recommendations. Netflix uses your watch history to suggest new shows, so deleting a title means it won't influence those suggestions anymore. The show also won't appear in your Continue Watching row or in your profile's activity list.

Removing a show does not refund watch time or change your account status. Netflix still counts it toward your viewing patterns for internal purposes, but you won't see it in your personal history. If you remove a show and then watch it again, it reappears in your history as a new entry.

Troubleshooting: The X button isn't appearing

If you hover over a show in Continue Watching and no X appears, try refreshing your browser or restarting your streaming device. On some older TV apps, the button may not show up until you highlight the show with your remote. Make sure you're hovering directly over the show thumbnail, not the row itself.

If the X still doesn't appear after refreshing, try accessing your viewing history through your account settings instead. This method works on all devices and is more reliable than the on-screen button. You can also try logging out and logging back in to your Netflix account to reset the interface.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing a show from Continue Watching delete it from my account?

No. Clicking the X removes it only from the Continue Watching row on your home screen. The show stays in your full viewing history. To delete it completely, you must go to Account settings and remove it from your Viewing activity section.

Can I remove a show from Continue Watching on my phone?

Yes. On the Netflix app, find the show in the Continue Watching row, swipe left on it (iPhone) or long-press it (Android), and select remove. On a web browser, hover over the show and click the X button the same way you would on a computer.

Will removing a show change my Netflix recommendations?

Yes. Netflix uses your viewing history to suggest new shows. Removing a show from your history stops it from influencing those recommendations. This is useful if you watched something you didn't like and don't want similar suggestions.

Can I undo removing a show from my history?

No. Once you delete a show from your viewing history, it's gone. Netflix does not have an undo button. If you watch the show again, it reappears in your history as a new entry, but the original watch date is lost.

Why is a show still in Continue Watching after I clicked the X?

Try refreshing your Netflix home screen or restarting your device. Sometimes the interface doesn't update immediately. If the show still appears, log out and log back in. If it persists, the show may be resuming from a different profile on your account — check that you're on the correct profile.