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LWO
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‎11-11-2024 09:14 AM

Certain episodes blocked by requiring subscription to a different channel

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Why are some episodes blocked by having to subscribe to a different service? For example, the TV show "Doc", S2 E10. I had seen it previously I wanted to watch it on Veterans Day but now it is saying I have to subscribe to up Faith and family in order to watch that one episode. Other episodes were included in the Roku channel.  What’s up with that???

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makaiguy
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‎11-11-2024 10:58 AM

Re: Certain episodes blocked by requiring subscription to a different channel

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Streaming services like Roku own little of the content they show, but license it from the content owners.  Licenses come and go, expire, and get replaced with others.

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makaiguy
Community Streaming Expert
‎11-11-2024 10:58 AM

Re: Certain episodes blocked by requiring subscription to a different channel

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Streaming services like Roku own little of the content they show, but license it from the content owners.  Licenses come and go, expire, and get replaced with others.

Roku Community Streaming Expert
I am not a Roku employee, only a user like you.  Please, no support questions via private message -- post them publicly to the Community where others may benefit as well.
If this post solves your problem please help others find this answer by clicking "Accept as Solution.".

Ultra 4850 | Ultra 4800 | Streaming Stick 4K+ 3821 | TCL Roku TV 43S245/C107X
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JWS9518
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‎11-11-2024 09:02 PM

Re: Certain episodes blocked by requiring subscription to a different channel

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Unfortunately, it seems fairly common for episodes to be missing on free services.   I was watching an old series Airwolf only to find that Episodes 21 and 22 of Season 3 are missing.

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