Copying selected video podcast episodes to iPhone?

How can I copy several hand-picked video podcast episodes to my iPhone?
I've subscribed to a video podcast for which it makes sense to watch the episodes in order (i.e. oldest first). iTunes does not provide an option to copy, e.g., "the 5 oldest unplayed episodes", so I created a smart playlist containing the few oldest unplayed episodes, selected that playlist from the "music" tab of my iPhone's settings in iTunes, and synchronized. (Yes, the "include music videos" checkbox was selected.) The episodes were never transferred to my iPhone, and no error was given. What should I do to put these episodes on my phone?
Thanks!

Did you ever find out how to do this? I've downloaded tv shows and again the choices to sync are from the end of the season not the beginning. I would like to choose which episode I want individually.
Help anyone???

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