Server Version#: 4.147.1 I’m trying to upload files from the Battlestar Galactica (modern version) complete series box set and am struggling to get name and structure things in a way that appeases Plex. The tl;dr is I’m completely lost as to what the devil the agent wants and am hoping there is a …

“Episode ordering” Plex uses by default the episode ordering from TheMovieDB. You can switch this default for the whole library to TheTVDB (Aired). And on every individual tv show you can override the default. Look up the show on both TheMovieDB and TheTVDB. Pick whatever suits the show in quest…

Try setting up your folder/files like this: Battlestar Galactica (2003) {tvdb-73545} Specials Battlestar Galactica (2003) - S00E01 - Battlestar Galactica: The Miniseries (1) Battlestar Galactica (2003) - S00E02 - Battlestar Galactica: The Miniseries (2) Battlestar Galactica (2003) - S00E22 - Ba…

Yeah, I think part of my problem is I don’t see the dropdown to change the agent/ordering to use at the show level. I don’t want the whole library to be set to TVDB Aired which the option is there

You don’t change the agent. You only change the Episode Ordering. Ensure that you are at the top level of the show. Easiest by clicking on the show title.

I just have my agent set to Plex Agent, which default to TMDB. I don’t have any legacy agents selected. From your initial description, it sounded like TVDB episode ordering would be more what you were looking for. If you just wanted to only use TMDB metadata, you’d need a folder for the mins…

Yep, the Plex Dance definitely helps when you’re trying to nail down the correct episodes names/ordering. After I mess around enough with a given show, I’ll end up with a mish-mash of metadata for that show. Doing the Plex Dance lets Plex tidy up after itself once I’m happy with everything.

Fighting the plex agent with Battlestar Galactica (modern)

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tmeisenh October 29, 2025, 9:11pm 7

I think the “Plex Dance” helped. Somehow it’s recognizing things. Seems pretty hit or miss at times like I’m “appeasing the gods” lol

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Fighting the plex agent with Battlestar Galactica (modern)

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