Plex re-recording shows adding a year in the filename

Plex Media Server Metadata & Adding Files
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Plex Server Version: 1.40.0.7998
I’ve discovered that I’m re-recording shows that already exist. For example:

Original recorded 9/24/2020:
Wild Kratts - S03E22 - Chameleons on Target.ts

Re-recorded 3/1/2024:
Wild Kratts (2010) - S03E22 - Chameleons on Target.ts

The files are in the same directory: \xxxxserver\plex\PBS Shows\Wild Kratts\Season 03

How do I stop this re-recording? With 7 seasons of this show the duplicates are taking up a lot of space! I am recording repeats so I can build the entire catalog of some PBS shows for the grandkids.

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FIXES:

  • (DVR) Replace Lower Quality was not taking effect (#14646)

Uncheck this in the recording options for each scheduled recording.

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It is already unchecked.

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You will have to rename any items that don’t include the year after the Series Title otherwise Plex will think the file doesn’t exist.

I do see that where the Agent use to say “Plex TV Series” now says “Plex Series” so don’t change it.

https://support.plex.tv/articles/naming-and-organizing-your-tv-show-files/

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Why would Plex think they don’t exist when Plex recorded and named the files in the first place?

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