Remove Videos From Prime Video Continue Watching and Watchlist

Removing a title from Prime Video’s Continue Watching row clears it from the queue of shows and movies you have started but not finished. Removing a title from your Watchlist is a separate action: it takes it off your saved list without changing your viewing history. You can make either change in the Prime Video app or on the website; the exact labels may vary slightly by device and app version.

What You’ll Need

Access to the Prime Video account and profile where the title appears.
A phone, tablet, computer, or supported TV with Prime Video, or a web browser open to Prime Video.
An internet connection. If you use multiple profiles, select the one with the relevant Continue Watching row or Watchlist.

Step-by-Step

Open the correct profile. Launch Prime Video and choose the profile whose list you want to edit. Continue Watching and Watchlist can differ between profiles, so changing profiles first can prevent you from removing the wrong item or thinking it has disappeared.
Find Continue Watching. On the Prime Video home screen, scroll to the Continue Watching row. On some devices, the row may be labeled “Continue watching” or appear among your home-screen recommendations. Find the show or movie you want to remove.
Open the title’s options. On a phone, tablet, or computer, tap or point to the title’s poster and look for a three-dot menu or an options button. On a TV, highlight the poster and press the remote’s select or menu/options button. Do not choose the play button.
Choose the removal command. Select “Remove from Continue Watching” or the closest equivalent shown. If you see “Hide this,” “Hide this movie,” or “Hide this episode,” that may be the available wording for your device. Confirm if Prime Video asks you to. The item should disappear from the row, though it may take a moment for the screen to refresh.
For a series, check the item you selected. Depending on the app, the row may show an individual episode or a series tile. Removing an episode may not remove every episode or the entire show from the row. Repeat the action for any other entries you want cleared; use a series-level hide option if one is offered and you intend to hide the series.
Open your Watchlist. From the Prime Video navigation, go to “My Stuff,” “My List,” or “Watchlist,” depending on your device. Some versions show a list or bookmark icon instead. Locate the movie or series you want to remove.
Remove the Watchlist title. Open its options menu and choose “Remove from Watchlist,” “Remove from My List,” or the corresponding command. On some screens, the title has a checkmark or bookmark control; selecting it again may remove the saved title. Check for a confirmation or a change to the icon.
Verify both changes separately. Return to the home screen and check Continue Watching, then revisit Watchlist. A title can be removed from one but remain in the other. If it still appears, refresh the screen or close and reopen Prime Video before trying again.

Common Mistakes

Using the wrong profile: Changes apply to the profile you are currently viewing. Check the profile icon before editing.
Confusing the two lists: Removing something from Continue Watching does not automatically remove it from Watchlist, or vice versa. Perform both actions if you want it gone from both places.
Choosing “Remove from Watchlist” when you mean playback history: That only changes your saved list. Find the title in Continue Watching and use its hide or remove option instead.
Assuming one episode action clears a whole series: A series may have multiple episode entries. Check the row again and remove each entry if needed.
Expecting every device to use the same wording: Menus vary between web, mobile, and TV apps. Look for the title’s options menu and a command that explicitly refers to hiding or removing it from the relevant list.

Tips

Use a phone or computer if the TV interface makes the options difficult to find; the same account and profile should show the same lists after they sync.
For a quick check, search for the title in Watchlist after removal. If it is no longer saved there, the Watchlist action worked even if recommendations still show the title elsewhere.
Removing a title from a row is not the same as deleting your Prime Video account, cancelling a subscription, or removing a downloaded file. Those actions are not needed to tidy these lists.
If you want to stop a title appearing because of an accidental play, check Prime Video’s viewing-history controls in your account settings. History controls are separate, and their location or availability can differ by region and device.
Wait briefly after making a change, particularly on a TV or a device that has been offline. List updates may take time to appear on other devices.

Troubleshooting

The removal option is missing. Make sure you have opened the title’s options rather than its playback screen. On a TV, highlight the poster and try the remote’s options or menu button. In a browser or mobile app, look for the three-dot menu. If you are on a detail page, return to the row and open the menu there.

The title disappears, then comes back. Refresh the page or close and reopen the app. Confirm that you are using the same profile and account on both devices. If the title returns after syncing, repeat the removal while online and allow time for the change to update.

You cannot find Continue Watching or Watchlist. Look under “Home” for Continue Watching and “My Stuff,” “My List,” or the bookmark icon for Watchlist. Navigation names and placement differ by device. Update or restart the app if its navigation appears incomplete, and check the Prime Video website as an alternative.

A show still appears after you remove an episode. Other episodes or a series tile may remain. Remove each visible entry, or choose a series-level hide option if the app offers one. Playback progress may also be associated with a different profile.

Menus do not respond or changes fail to save. Check your internet connection, restart Prime Video, and try again. If the issue continues, sign out and back in only if you know your account sign-in details, or use another supported device. Contact Amazon support if a specific title remains stuck after these checks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing a title from Continue Watching delete it from my account?
No. It removes the title from that viewing row; it does not delete your account or remove access to the title.

Will removing a title from Continue Watching remove it from Watchlist?
No. These are separate lists. Remove it from each one independently if you want it gone from both.

Can I remove a movie from Watchlist without watching it?
Yes. Open Watchlist, find the movie, and use its remove option or bookmark control. Playback is not required.

Why is a title still visible in recommendations?
Recommendations are separate from Continue Watching and Watchlist. Removing a title from either list does not guarantee it will disappear from every recommendation area.

Can I clear Continue Watching for every profile at once?
Usually, list changes are made within the active profile. Select each profile and remove titles there if you want to tidy more than one profile.

Does this work on smart TVs?
Yes, where the Prime Video TV app provides title options. Highlight the title and use the remote’s options or menu control; if the command is hard to find, try the website or mobile app.

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