How to update field (played) for all eps in a season

Use the hosted web app as default for such administrative tasks

You can flip the “watched” flag on a whole season or even on a whole show. Just go to the appropriate preplay page of the show or the season.
“Show” level:

“Season” level:

If you want to flip it on several episodes within one season, use multi-selection [HowTo] Selecting multiple items for edit, playlist, etc.