Download error - Unable to Download episode

Hi, I purchased Season 2 of Justified, and am only downloading an episode at a time. I noticed that 2 episodes in the middle of the season, appeared to have started downloading, but I stopped them in the Downloading Section. However they were still showing up in the Video App, yet I cannot side swipe to delete. They want to open up to begin to play, but then I get an error that I do not have access to the content. Back in iTunes downloading section, I tap to download and get the message that is in my subject line. I cant even repurchase them.
Any ideas on how i can fix this? I did reboot, but that was all I tried. Thanks much! Anne

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