TV series episodes won't download

I purchased a TV series and two of the episodes only downloaded about 30 seconds and will not complete. Is there anyway to re-download these episodes without having to purchase them again?

Hi kittyphoenix,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you are not able to download your past TV show purchases, first try the troubleshooting steps in this article:
Can't connect to the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1368
You can also report the issue with your purchase if you see the same message after troubleshooting:
How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBookstore purchase
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1933
Best Regards,
Jeremy

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