Unable to check for purchase iTunes currently unavailable try back later

I keep trying, have for 3 days. I purchased a multi pass to a soap opera and only episode 1 downloaded. I also purchased a season pass to CSI and all have downloaded but 1. When I click on Check Purchases I get that error message. I've signed out, restarted the computer and nothing works. I check my purchase history and it is there but it won't download.
Please help.
Thanks

Hi Orangebird - I get the exact same error, only in my case it pertains to new (not previously downloaded) shows that I had ordered.
I just received an email from tech support letting me know that they've acknowledged this issues exists for multiple customers, hopefully this means they're moving towards a solution.

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