"not authorized for them on this computer" - ipad TV show syncing issue

I am unable to sync a number of recently purchased TV shows to my iPad (Original iPad, running 5.0.1). I've deauthorized all my computers, and authorized only my iMac and this iPad - still nothing. I restored my iPad, deauthorized and authorized again, ... still nothing.
Last stop before I walk down to the Genius Bar ...

You can authorise your mac to user your mothers iPad in iTunes. Your Mac can be authorised for apps from more than one iTunes account:
iTunes > Store > Authorise this computer. Enter your mom's credentials.
Alternatively, you can backup her iPad to iCloud. This will store all details from the apps as well as their location on the home screen. After restore, it will simply re-download them ti the right place from AppStore. iCloud will also periodicaly autmaticaly backup your mom's iPad, without you needing to worry about it .
You can setup backup on iPad: Settings > iCloud > Backup.

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