Bulk Episode Editor

Managing your watch history just got smarter, faster, and more customizable with SIMKL’s Bulk Episode Editor.

Whether you're migrating from another platform, revisiting past watches, or updating long-running shows, this tool helps you efficiently mark multiple episodes or seasons as watched, assign custom watch dates, or even reset your progress.

What is the Bulk Episode Editor?

The Bulk Episode Editor in SIMKL allows users to edit their watch history in bulk, ideal for tracking TV shows, anime, or entire seasons more efficiently.

Instead of manually marking each episode one at a time, this editor empowers you with flexible tools to:

• Updating old binge sessions you remember from years ago.

• Re-editing large imports from other tracking platforms.

• Marking seasons or series you’ve finished watching recently.

• Anime users who want to quickly adjust their subbed/dubbed or status filters.

Previously, you had to manually click and edit each episode’s timestamp, now, you can apply changes across an entire season or show in one go with advanced customization.

This feature is especially helpful for power users, binge watchers, anime marathoners, and those who import data from external services.

Where Can You Access It?

You can find the Bulk Episode Editor under the “Manage Watch History” button on any TV Show or Anime title in your SIMKL Watchlist.

From a Show or Anime Page

1. Go to the TV Show or Anime title you've already marked as Watched.

2. Click on the “Manage Watch History” button (inside the Watch Progress panel).

3. You’ll now see a section with all the watched episodes and a new “Edit Episodes” option.

4. Click on it to open the Bulk Editor view.

From Your Profile > Completed Section (TV & Anime)

You can also access bulk editing directly from your Profile > Completed lists for TV and Anime.

1. Navigate to your profile > “My TV Shows” or “My Anime”

2. Switch to Table View

3. Filter by Completed

4. You'll see a [✏️] pencil icon next to each title’s completion date, click to open the bulk editor directly.

How It Works (Step-by-Step)

Here's a breakdown of how to use the Bulk Episode Editor:

1. Open the Show Page: Navigate to any episode-based title (TV Show or Anime).

2. Click “Manage Watch History”: Found in the right-hand “Watch Progress” panel.

3. Click “Edit Episodes” Button: This will open the Bulk Editor.

4. Choose a Season or Filtered View: You can filter episodes by watched status, season, or even anime-specific tags (e.g., subbed/dubbed).

5. Edit Multiple Timestamps: Select the episodes you want to change and set a new watch date/time.

6. Click “Save” to apply your edits.

7. SIMKL will automatically update:

   • Your “First Watched” and “Last Watched” stats.

   • Total time spent watching.

   • Episode-level timestamps.

CASE 1: When Title is Not Yet Watched (New Entry, No Episodes Watched Yet)

This applies when you’ve added a show or anime to your watchlist for the first time — with zero watch progress recorded.

For titles you're just starting to track (0% watched), When you click Manage Watch History, you’ll see only one action available:

“What would you like to do?” ➤ Only Add New Episodes

Step-by-step:

1. Select Episodes/Seasons

   • Choose entire seasons or specific episodes.

   • For anime: Use click & drag or Shift + Click to quickly select episodes.

   • Option to Select All, Select None, or manually pick.

2. Choose “When did you watch it?”

   • On Release Date – Marks episodes as watched on their air dates.

   • Right Now – Uses the current system time.

   • Custom Date – Pick a specific date and time.

   • Date Range – Spread watch history across a period.

CASE 2: In Progress / Watching / Dropped / On Hold

When the title already has progress (some episodes watched), you will see additional options, When you open Manage Watch History:

“What would you like to do?” ➤ Add New Episodes ➤ Update Watch Dates ➤ Delete Watched Episodes

1. Add New Episodes

Just like in Case 1, you can mark additional episodes as watched:

• Pick entire seasons or specific episodes

• Great for finishing up a show you paused or catching up after a few weeks

2. Update Watch Dates

This lets you change the watch date of episodes already marked as watched.

Use it when:

• You initially logged episodes but want more accurate dates

• You imported the series and now want to polish the timeline

Date Options here include:

• Release Date

• Custom Date

• Date Range (Re-distribute Dates)

You can mix old and new episodes in the same update if needed.

3. Delete Watched Episodes

This resets your watch progress for selected episodes.

Why is this helpful?

• You plan to rewatch the show from scratch

• You want to remove accidental or incorrect entries

• You only want to reset 1 or 2 seasons, not the whole show

CASE 3: Show is Fully Watched (Completed)

If the show is marked as Completed on your SIMKL list, meaning every episode has been watched, and the title is marked 100% finished - you’ll see just two smart options:

“What would you like to do?” ➤ Update Watch Dates ➤ Delete Watched Episodes

This is perfect for:

• Fixing inaccurate history imported from other platforms.

• Assigning correct watch dates.

• You rewatched the entire series and want to apply a new date range to overwrite the old one

Delete Watched Episodes

Need a clean slate? This clears your entire watch history for that show and puts it back in your plan/watch list.

No partial deletions here. If you want to remove specific episodes only, use per-episode editing instead.

Final Review: Before Execution

After selecting episodes and setting your desired watch dates (Release, Now, Custom, or Range), SIMKL gives you a safety net: a Review Screen.

This is your last chance to catch mistakes, fix wrong selections, or back out before the system applies bulk changes that may affect your entire watch history.

✅ A Clear Summary of Your Edits

You’ll get a list that shows:

• Selected Seasons & Episodes All episodes you’re about to mark as watched or update — grouped by season.

• Date/Time Assigned to Each Episode You’ll see the actual date & time that SIMKL will apply to each episode:

  • Release Date? It'll show the air date.

  • Date Range? You’ll see the exact spacing it calculated for each episode.

  • Custom Date? It will show that fixed time.

  • Right Now? Every episode will share the same timestamp.

• Total Count of Affected Episodes At the top or bottom, SIMKL may show: “You are about to update 36 episodes across 3 seasons”

Why Is This Step Important?

Because bulk editing is powerful, and easy to make mistakes sometimes with if you click too quickly.

Let’s say you:

• Accidentally selected an extra season you didn’t actually watch

• Meant to mark episodes from Season 2, but also included Season 3

• Wanted a custom date, but selected "Now" by mistake

• Imported data earlier and didn’t realize it would overwrite existing dates

The Review Screen is where you spot these slip-ups.

SIMKL intentionally adds this buffer to protect your watch history from incorrect logs.

This prevents mistakes like accidentally overwriting dates or bulk-marking shows you didn’t mean to.

Key Features & Benefits

✅ Anime-Specific Enhancements (Special Feature)

Anime titles offer more refined control thanks to:

• Episode-level selection

  • With 100s of episodes (like Naruto), click & drag and shift-click make it faster.

• No seasonal split (in most cases) – Easier to track in one list.

✅ Edit Multiple Episodes at Once

No more tedious episode-by-episode updates. With the Bulk Episode Editor:

• Select multiple episodes or full seasons with a single click

• Apply the same date, a custom date, or even a range of dates to all selected

• Editing becomes fast, clean, and consistent — especially useful for long series like Naruto, One Piece, or Grey’s Anatomy

Use Case: You watched all 50 episodes of a show during your summer break and now want to reflect that binge-watch timeline? Just set a custom range and let SIMKL space it out smartly.

✅ Ideal for Imports or Manual Catch-Up

Whether you're:

• Switching from another tracker (like MyAnimeList, Trakt, or AniList)

• Rebuilding a decade of viewing memory

• Trying to clean up sloppy data imports

The Bulk Editor gives you the ability to reconstruct your entire viewing timeline with control.

Helps remove random timestamps or filler data left behind by import tools.

✅ Preserves Watch Progress Accuracy

Every change you make using this tool updates:

• Time Spent Watching

• First Watched and Last Watched stats

• Sorting in lists like “Recently Watched,” “Completed,” “Watching”

Example: If you change the watch date of Breaking Bad from 2024 to 2018, it will adjust its place across your timeline and stats.

✅ Supports Both Ongoing and Completed Series

Whether:

• A show is still airing

• You’ve finished it already

• Or it’s been canceled mid-way

Your bulk actions still apply and SIMKL adjusts your show status accordingly:

✅ Date Assignment Options (Fully Flexible)

You can assign watch dates using four smart presets:

1. On Release Date Each episode is marked watched on its original air date

   Useful for recreating a broadcast-era timeline

2. Right Now All episodes marked with your current time

   Great for recent binge sessions

3. Custom Date Set a specific watch date for all selected episodes

   Perfect for one-night binges or memory-based entries

4. Date Range Automatically distribute episodes across a time span

   Smart spacing with randomized time (7 PM–11 PM) Preserves episode order and seasonal logic

Example: Watching 12 episodes over 6 days? SIMKL evenly assigns 2 episodes per day with natural timestamps.

✅ Built-In Smart Review System

Before applying your edits, SIMKL gives you a review screen:

• Shows which episodes you’re marking

• Displays the dates selected

• Lets you catch and fix mistakes

• Prevents accidental overwrites

⚠️ This is especially valuable when editing 100+ episodes at once!

Important Notes & Pro Tips

Before you dive into bulk editing your watch history, here are some essential details and tips to ensure smooth usage and accurate results:

⚠️ Feature Limitations & Considerations

• Movies Are Not Supported: The Bulk Episode Editor is designed only for episodic content like TV Shows and Anime. Movies must be edited individually via the Watch History Date Editor.

• Specials Are Not Included by Default: OVA, Special, or Bonus episodes are excluded from bulk selections. If you'd like them marked as watched, they must be manually selected or edited one by one.

• Affects Only Watched or Selected Episodes: Changes only apply to episodes you either:

  • Already marked as watched

  • Explicitly selected in the editor

• No Auto-Save, You Must Confirm Changes: Nothing is applied until you click Execute Action. This ensures full control and prevents accidental overwrites.

How Does “Date Range” Work?

Choosing Date Range is great for simulating natural binge progress:

• Evenly spreads all selected episodes across the date span

• Assigns smart timestamps between 7 PM to 11 PM

• Maintains proper season & episode order

• Creates realistic viewing patterns without manually setting every episode

Example: 10 episodes over 20 days → 1 every 2 days at random times

Choose “When Did You Watch It?” – Your Date Options

After selecting what episodes you watched, you'll be asked how to timestamp them. This step is crucial for making your timeline accurate and meaningful.

🔍 More About "Date Range" Option

This is one of the most powerful tools in the editor.

• Even Distribution – Episodes are spaced out smartly across the range

• Time Variation – Each is logged between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM, to mimic natural viewing times

• Correct Order – Maintains proper S1E1 → S1E2 → … sequence

• Smart Spacing – Automatically calculates time gaps based on number of episodes and length of range

Example: If you select 30 episodes and a 15-day range: → SIMKL will assign roughly 2 episodes per day at staggered times

⚠️ This doesn’t randomize! It creates orderly but human-like viewing logs.

Why This Feature Matters?

Keeping track of what you’ve watched isn’t just about checkboxes — it’s about preserving your media journey. Whether you're an anime binge-watcher, a TV series marathoner, or someone who migrated from another platform, accurate watch history matters.

But let’s face it, editing episode-by-episode is time-consuming, especially for shows with dozens (or even hundreds) of episodes. That’s exactly why the Bulk Episode Editor exists.

Built to Solve a Real Problem

Until now, editing the dates for multiple episodes meant going one by one, an exhausting process, especially for long-running series or anime with 100+ episodes. SIMKL users have long voiced the same concern:

“I imported my watch history, but now all my dates are off and I have no way to fix them without clicking through every episode.”

This wasn’t just a feature request — it was one of SIMKL’s most requested features of all time, and we’re proud to say: we built it. And not only that, no other watchlist tracking site offers this level of advanced bulk editing.

With Bulk Episode Editor, SIMKL is setting a new standard in how tracking tools should work for power users, collectors, and stat nerds alike.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bulk Episode Editor? The Bulk Episode Editor is a powerful SIMKL feature that allows you to mark, edit, or delete multiple episodes at once across TV Shows and Anime. Whether you're cleaning up imported data or updating old watch history, this tool is designed to save time and improve accuracy.

What’s the difference between the Bulk Episode Editor and Edit Watch History?

• Bulk Episode Editor: For editing multiple episodes quickly.

• Edit Watch History: For editing individual movies or episodes with precise control.

Use them together to manage your profile with both speed and accuracy.

Where can I find the Bulk Episode Editor? You can access the Bulk Episode Editor in two primary ways:

• From any show or anime page → Click “Manage Watch History” under the Watch Progress section.

• From your profile → Go to My Profile > Completed > Table View, then click the ✏️ icon next to the show.

Does this work for movies? No. Movies are handled separately using the Edit Watch History Dates feature.

Are specials or OVAs included automatically? No. Specials and OVAs are excluded by default in bulk operations. If you want to include them, you’ll need to manually mark them.

Does this reset my watch progress? No. You're only updating the timestamps. Your watch status (watched/unwatched) remains unchanged unless you choose the Delete Watched Episodes option.

Can I preview the changes before finalizing? Yes. A review screen will always appear before confirming your edits. You’ll see exactly which episodes will be marked, when, and how — giving you one last chance to cancel or revise.

Can I apply different dates per episode manually? Yes, but that’s best done by visiting the episode pages individually for precise control. The bulk editor is optimized for batch operations using date range feature this would be possible.

What if I’ve completed a show a long time ago — can I still edit it? Absolutely. Just go to My Profile > Completed > Table View, locate the show, and open the editor via the ✏️ icon. This is perfect for fixing old data or aligning your viewing timeline with memory.

Can I delete my episode progress entirely? Yes. Select “Delete Watched Episodes” in the editor to reset the series. This is helpful for starting fresh or undoing incorrect imports.

Can I use this to clean up imported history (Trakt, MAL, etc.)? Yes — that’s one of its most common and effective uses. After importing data from another platform, use the Bulk Editor to fix inaccurate watch dates in just a few clicks.

Take Back Control of Your Watch History

SIMKL’s Bulk Episode Editor is more than just a convenience feature, it’s a game-changer for anyone who takes their tracking seriously.

Whether you’re cleaning up messy imports, revisiting your all-time favorites, or logging a late-night binge in one go, this tool gives you complete control over your viewing timeline.

No more guessing when you watched something. No more clicking through endless episode pages. With just a few steps, you can:

• Rebuild your history with precision

• Enhance your stats and progress tracking

• Reflect your true watch habits — not just default dates

This isn’t just for perfectionists, it’s for anyone who wants their SIMKL profile to mean something. Whether you're an anime completionist, a TV marathoner, or someone who simply values accurate data, the Bulk Episode Editor was built for you.

⚡It’s the most powerful editing tool in the watchlist tracking space — and it’s only on SIMKL.