Last updated: November 13, 2026
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FOD is Fuji TV's streaming service. It offers free catch up episodes after broadcast and the FOD Premium plan for a deep drama and anime catalogue. Members watch on phones, browsers and TV apps, rent single titles with points, and keep a My List of shows. Live streams of Fuji TV programs and sports also run inside the service.
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Is FOD down right now?
Concern about the FOD status rises on drama finale nights and during live sports streams. A look at FOD down reports shows if the trouble is playback, login or the whole service.
A crowd rush differs from a collapse. A popular live stream can buffer at the start and settle within minutes. A flat fault locks everyone out: episodes refuse to start and every title shows the same error.
Is FOD down for me or everyone?
Play a free catch up episode if a Premium title fails. That free episode test answers the ‘is FOD down for me’ question. Free playback working means your plan status or that title is at fault. Failure on every screen means the service is down.
FOD Premium and what the plan includes
Premium opens the back catalogue: past dramas, anime runs, films and variety shows that free viewers cannot reach. The plan also lifts the wait on many new episodes. The member mark appears on your account page once payment clears.
A paid plan that does not show is a common scare. App store payments sync slower than card payments, and a second account is the usual hidden cause. Sign in with the account named on your store receipt.
Free catch up episodes after broadcast
Recent Fuji TV episodes stream free for a limited window after they air, with ads inside the player. No plan is needed, only the app or site. These episodes draw the biggest crowds on the first night. Regional radio serves its three towns from one studio feed, and Forras Radio listeners check its status page when the player dies mid song.
Watching on TV apps and big screens
FOD runs on TV platforms such as Fire TV, Apple TV and Android TV, plus consoles and smart TVs. Sign in on TV uses a code shown on screen, typed into the site on your phone.
Points, rentals and My List tools
Some titles rent one by one with FOD points bought inside the service. Rentals carry a viewing window that starts at first play. My List and history sync across devices under one account. An FOD outage here shows as lists that stop syncing.
Common FOD Problems and Fixes
Playback faults on FOD often trace back to the connection, the app, or a plan status that has not synced yet. Go through the steps below in order, testing one episode after each.
Restart the app and test a free episode
Force close the FOD app, reopen it and play a free catch up episode first. If free plays and Premium stalls, the plan status is the problem. If free also fails, the player or connection is at fault.
Check your plan on the account page
A missing Premium badge usually means the payment account and the viewing account differ. Open the account page and read the plan line. Sign in with the account on your store receipt.
Pull a fresh code for the TV sign in
TV sign in codes expire in a short window. If the TV rejects your code, ask the TV app for a new one and type it right away. Keep the TV on the code screen while you type.
Lower the picture quality on a weak line
Buffering circles point at bandwidth more than at FOD itself. Open the player settings and drop the quality one step, then let the episode run. A wired connection or a spot closer to the router also steadies the stream.
Sign out on old devices to free the stream
FOD limits live viewing across devices at once. A stream that refuses to start often means an old phone or TV still holds the live slot. Sign out on devices you no longer use, then start again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I watch FOD on my TV?
Install the FOD app on your TV platform, open it and follow the sign in code flow with your phone. Once linked, your My List and history appear on the TV. Premium titles open right away on a paid account.
Why does FOD say I am not a Premium member?
You are likely signed in with a different account from the one that paid. Check the receipt from your app store or card, then sign in with that account.
Can I download FOD shows to watch offline?
Yes. The phone app offers downloads on many titles, marked with a download icon on the episode page. Rentals and live content stay stream only. Downloads sit inside the app and expire with the title window.
What is the difference between FOD and FOD SHORT?
They are two separate services with separate accounts. FOD carries full dramas, anime and films, while FOD SHORT holds short form drama in its own app. A plan on one does not open the other.
How many devices can use FOD at once?
Recorded episodes play on more than one screen under one account, but live streams hold a tighter limit. A refused live start usually means another device holds the live slot. Sign out on spare devices and try again.
Why does an FOD video keep stopping?
Weak or crowded Wi-Fi causes most stops. Move closer to the router, drop the picture quality one step, or switch to a wired connection on TV. At peak time, a later retry works best when reports rise.