HT5731 Automatic Download of TV Episodes

I have iTunes 11.1.5. (5) installed on my Mac Pro. The TV episodes I've subscribed to no longer download automatically. Instead, I get an email telling me a new episode is available. What am I missing?

Hi drhymes!
Try checking your iTunes preferences to make sure that your settings are activated for these items to be downloaded automatically:
iTunes 11 for Mac: iTunes Store preferences
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12263
Download pre-orders when available
Automatically download items you pay for in advance, such as new episodes of a TV show you purchased with a Season Pass, as they become available.
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
-Braden

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<itunes:image href="http://brandcast.websound.com/feed/7/0/chrysler1.jpg"></itunes:image>
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Hello, Arkaroola,
To better assist you with this, are the attachments Inline attachments (images in the body of the message) or attached documents?
Attached documents do not automatically download , but inline attachments can, you can stop images from automatically download by completing the following:
In the BlackBerry Hub, tap > Settings > Display and Actions.
Change Download Images Automatically.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks.
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On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 4:18 PM, iTunes Store <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello [     ], I apologized for any inconvenience this issue has caused. I reviewed your account and it appears that episode is not yet posted on your account. This is the reason why it has not automatically downloaded on your account. With that being said, please try to wait for a few days or try to download the episode using iTunes in the Cloud feature. Your patience in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, [     ]
iTunes Store/Mac App Store Customer Support
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/ Please Note: I work T-S, 6-3PM CT.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you.
Thanks. The problem is, this Episode "Growing Pains" IS already available
on iTunes for individual purchase for $2.99, and has been available since 2
am EST last night. The issue isn't its availability from the TV network --
it's the Season Pass queue for downloads not recognizing that this episode
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On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 3:09 PM, iTunes Store
<[email protected]>wrote:
> Hello [     ],
>
> Thanks for your reply. I see now that you are unable to download "Growing
> Pains" which is supposed to be included on your season pass "The Vampire
> Diaries, Season 4".
>
> Generally, the television networks provide Apple with the latest episode
> of each show within 24 hours of the original air time. Occasionally, there
> can be a delay. I recommend to please wait for a few days.
>
> You can rest assured that Apple is working to make this episode available
> on the iTunes Store as soon as possible.
>
> Thank you for your patience. Apple appreciates your business and loyalty.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> [     ]
> iTunes Store/Mac App Store Customer Support
> http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
>
> Please Note: I work T-S, 6-3PM CT.
> Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you.

Hi,
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I have to find the episode in my Library(which shows all available episodes on my computer and in the iTunes Store) and from there I have to manually click to download. I tried deauthorizing all my computers and reauthorizing just one computer, and that didn't work either. I also deleted my other device(iPad) from the "iTunes in the Cloud" just in case there was some issue associated with that, and that didn't work either.
It’s sad that the iTunes rep didn't really "listen" to what you said. I find this happens at many other companies too. They often are trying to fit your problem into some prepared script or solution, or they are distracted or in a hurry and don't actually read or listen fully to an even well defined account of the problem.
Best of luck to us all! Hope they fixed it soon.

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