Plex Dance the episodes after renaming. This removes incorrect matching information from the Plex database.
Regarding embedded metadata:
If using the Plex TV Series
agent/scanner:
Note: This setting affects the entire TV Show library.
- Edit the library
- Choose Advanced.
- Deselect
Prefer local metadata
. - Save changes.
- Refresh the metadata for the library if Plex does not do so automatically.
If you are using one of the legacy agents/scanners:
Note: This affects all libraries using the legacy agents/scanners.
- Settings → Agents → Shows
- In all three sections, drag
Local Media Assets (TV)
to the bottom of the list (or deselect it). - Refresh the metadata for the library.
To see which agent/scanner you are using:
- Edit the library
- Choose Advanced.