How do I get iTunes to stop trying to download my previously downloaded purchases?

When I open iTunes, it starts downloading items that I've already downloaded.  I have a season pass for three seasons of a show, and it's trying to add a THIRD copy of every episode.  Since I still want iTunes to automatically download *new* purchases, how do I fix this?

Me too and mine are HD on a slow connection.  Apple need to sort as Im not buying any more this way.  i will rip them instead.

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