"A Study in Pink" won't play on iPod Classic

I recently downloaded the Sherlock episode "A Study in Pink" from the iTunes store. However, when I tried to sync it to my classic, it said that the episode wouldn't play on the iPod. Does anyone know why and is this fixable? All other episodes I've downloaded play fine.

Sounds like you are trying to sync the HD version of the TV Episode. You should try to download the Standard Definition copy instead and sync that to your device as HD content is not compatible with the Nano. See here for more information:
iTunes: May be unable to transfer videos to iPhone, iPad, or iPod
To prevent HD versions from being downloaded in the future head to the iTunes Store, click the Purchased link, and then select TV Shows and remove the tick mark next to Download HD when available. You should be able to download the SD version now from under this same page.
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