[mythtv-users] duplicate programs being recorded

[Michael T. Dean]

On 07/30/2013 03:46 PM, Dan Littlejohn wrote:
> Am using mythtv 26 fixes and have a problem with at least one series 
> recording duplicates (they show scheduled in the upcoming recordings 
> and all of them record).  They have a program id (Program ID:     
> SH017330230000) so I am not sure what to check to toubleshoot?  Anyone 
> have a tip?

That's a generic episode (meaning the guide doesn't know which one is 
airing), so MythTV will /always/ record it, regardless of duplicate 
check method.  The only way to prevent its recording is by using a 
filter that excludes generic episodes.

Mike