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@@ -9,27 +9,155 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ### Added
 
+- **XC catch-up (timeshift) support**. Adds a native `/timeshift/{user}/{pass}/{stream_id}/{timestamp}/{duration}.ts` endpoint that proxies replay sessions from an Xtream Codes provider to clients such as iPlayTV (Apple TV) and TiviMate. Auth reuses the same `xc_password` custom-property the live `/live/.../{id}.ts` endpoint already uses. Catch-up sessions appear on `/stats` with a violet `TIMESHIFT` badge alongside live sessions and respect per-channel access rules. (Closes #133) — Thanks [@cedric-marcoux](https://github.com/cedric-marcoux)
+  - **Catch-up flags** (`tv_archive`, `tv_archive_duration`) denormalized at import time for zero-cost output queries; end-of-refresh SQL rollup updates channels linked to the refreshed account and self-heals stale flags on those channels only (e.g. after catch-up streams are removed or an account is deactivated).
+  - **Strictly-UTC API surface, automatic per-provider timezone.** `server_info.timezone` is always `UTC` and the XC EPG `start`/`end` strings are emitted in UTC; the proxy converts the requested instant to the serving provider's own reported timezone (`server_info.timezone` captured on account refresh) at request time. No timezone to configure.
+  - **Multi-provider failover.** Catch-up walks the channel's catch-up streams in order (like live playback): if one provider cannot serve the archive the next is tried, each attempt with its own account context (credentials, reported timezone, user-agent). Accounts that fail with an auth/ban-class status are not retried via their other streams.
+  - **Provider pool accounting.** Catch-up reserves a provider profile slot (`connection_pool`) before connecting upstream — same contract as live and VOD — and releases it when the session ends. When the default profile is at capacity it walks the account's alternate profiles with their own resolved credentials, and answers `503` when every profile is full.
+  - **Per-client session pool.** The first request without `session_id` receives a `301` redirect to the same URL with a stable `?session_id=` query parameter; that ID becomes the client identity for stats, stop keys, and pool coordination. Each viewer gets their own Redis-backed pool entry even when watching the same programme; idle sessions can be reclaimed via fingerprint matching (same user and programme, IP + user-agent score). Real scrubs within a session stop the in-flight stream through the standard stop-key mechanism; parallel startup probes (full-file, open-ended, and EOF tail `Range` requests) are deferred with `503` instead of opening extra upstream connections. Stream-limit exemptions for `ignore_same_channel_connections` apply only to sibling requests from the same `session_id`.
+  - **`xmltv_prev_days_override` under `Settings → EPG`** (default `0` = auto-detect). Verbose timeshift logging follows the standard logger DEBUG level.
+  - **EPG XMLTV `prev_days` auto-detection** from the provider's largest `tv_archive_duration` (capped at 30 days), overridable via setting or `?prev_days=` URL parameter.
+  - **Byte path streams directly via `iter_content` + generator yield** (same pattern as the VOD proxy), with an upfront MPEG-TS sync peek that strips any PHP-warning preamble before bytes reach strict demuxers. Throughput stays comfortably above the typical 5 Mbps FHD bitrate so clients don't buffer.
+- **Frontend unit tests extended to table components.** `ChannelsTable`, `StreamsTable`, `M3UsTable`, `EPGsTable`, `LogosTable`, `CustomTable`, and related header/editable subcomponents now have Vitest + Testing Library suites. Table business logic was extracted into `frontend/src/utils/tables/*` (with shared `M3uTableUtils` for M3U/EPG sort headers) and covered by dedicated util tests. `dateTimeUtils.formatDuration` gained a `human` precision mode for readable content lengths. — Thanks [@nick4810](https://github.com/nick4810)
+
+### Changed
+
+- **VOD proxy now fails over across M3U accounts when the selected account is at capacity.** `stream_vod()` and `head_vod()` previously picked the highest-priority relation and returned HTTP 503 if that account's profile pool was full, without trying other accounts carrying the same title. The proxy now materialises active relations in a single query, walks them in priority order (preferred stream/account first), and streams from the first account with spare capacity—matching live-channel failover. (Closes #1385) — Thanks [@francescodg89-crypto](https://github.com/francescodg89-crypto)
+
+### Performance
+
+- **M3U/XC stream refresh is faster on large accounts.** Steady-state refreshes split `bulk_update` into a lightweight touch pass (`last_seen` / `is_stale` only) for unchanged streams and a full column update only when provider metadata or catch-up fields actually change.
+- **M3U stream filters compile once per refresh.** Account filters are regex-compiled before batch workers start; accounts with no filters skip per-stream filter checks entirely.
+- **M3U refresh releases parse catalogs sooner.** Standard accounts stream-parse the on-disk M3U instead of loading the full file into RAM; `extinf_data` is dropped immediately after batch DB work, before stale cleanup and auto-sync.
+- **XC live refresh avoids redundant work during catalog filtering.** `collect_xc_streams` skips disabled categories before building entries and uses a shared URL prefix instead of formatting each stream URL separately. Auto-sync releases per-group logo/EPG caches after each group iteration.
+- **Celery workers return RSS after memory-intensive tasks.** `cleanup_memory()` accepts an optional `trim_heap` flag (glibc `malloc_trim`); Celery `task_postrun` enables it after `close_old_connections()` for M3U account/group refresh, EPG, VOD, and channel-matching tasks so worker memory drops back toward baseline instead of ratcheting across successive large jobs.
+
+### Fixed
+
+- **Celery workers no longer use django-db-geventpool (fixes Postgres protocol errors under concurrent tasks).** Celery's default queue runs prefork (`--autoscale=6,1`), not gevent, but it was sharing the same `django-db-geventpool` backend as uWSGI. That pool is a process-wide singleton of warm connections; `fork()` (including autoscale spawning new children on demand) duplicated those sockets across processes and corrupted Postgres session state (`the last operation didn't produce records (command status: SET/BEGIN/ROLLBACK)`, `connection ... in transaction status INTRANS`, and matching server-side `there is already a transaction in progress` on one backend). Celery workers and beat now use Django's standard PostgreSQL backend (`CONN_MAX_AGE=0`, no warm pool); uWSGI keeps geventpool. Plugin discovery moved from `worker_ready` (arbiter) to `worker_process_init` (each child after `connections.close_all()`), so the prefork parent no longer opens DB handles that children would inherit.
+- **EPG channel parsing progress no longer exceeds 100%.** During `parsing_channels`, progress used the pre-parse database channel count as the denominator while the numerator counted channels found in the XML. When the guide grew (or on sources where the file had more channels than the DB), the UI could show values well above 100% (e.g. ~300%). The estimate now bumps when the XML exceeds the DB baseline, progress is capped at 98% until final cleanup, and update frequency adapts to the known total (~20 ticks on steady-state refreshes; coarse every-100-channel updates for first import or when the file outgrows the estimate). A final in-loop update reports the true parsed count before completion.
+- **EPG refresh and per-channel parses no longer race.** Full-source refresh holds an `epg_source_file` lock through download, channel parse, and bulk programme swap; programme index builds acquire the same lock separately (after refresh releases it). Per-channel `parse_programs_for_tvg_id` tasks run concurrently for different tvg-ids (no file lock between them) but defer while a source refresh is in progress. Refresh waits until in-flight per-channel parses finish (Redis counter) before downloading. Channels matched mid-refresh are excluded from the bulk-parse snapshot but receive a follow-up per-channel parse when refresh finishes; orphan cleanup at swap time uses live channel assignments so mid-refresh matches are not wiped. Duplicate tasks for the same `epg_id` are deduped via `parse_epg_programs` lock with a log noting how many channels map to that EPG. Busy file/index deferrals retry for up to two hours (15s interval).
+- **Per-channel EPG parse no longer wipes guide data on failure.** `parse_programs_for_tvg_id` used to delete existing programmes before streaming the XML and flush new rows in batches as it parsed, so any failure partway through left a mapped channel with no guide data. It also re-fetched the `EPGData` row mid-task instead of reusing the instance loaded at task start. The task now reuses the initial row and replaces programmes in one transaction at the end (delete old, insert new), so a parse failure leaves the previous guide intact.
+- **M3U refresh completion counts now reflect actual stream changes.** The "updated" count previously included every existing stream because the summary treated `last_seen` touch-only rows as updates; it now counts only streams whose provider metadata changed. "Total processed" includes unchanged streams separately. The completion message, WebSocket payload, and parsing notification now also report how many streams were **marked stale** (missing from this refresh, pending retention-gated deletion) versus **removed** (deleted this run).
+- **M3U group processing retries on poisoned DB connections.** `_db_query_with_retry` now treats psycopg desync errors (`DatabaseError`, e.g. `lost synchronization with server`) as transient; `process_groups` relationship loading uses it so a stale Celery worker connection resets once instead of failing the whole refresh.
+- **Auto Channel Sync's Find and Replace preview now matches the rename it performs.** The preview rendered the literal `$1` instead of substituting numbered capture groups, and compiled patterns with a stricter engine than the rename, so patterns like `^*` previewed a change the sync silently skipped. The live rename now uses the same `regex` engine as the preview (with a substitution timeout to bound catastrophic backtracking), both apply the `$1`→`\1` conversion through one shared helper, and a rename whose result exceeds the channel-name column length is truncated instead of aborting the whole sync. (Fixes #1332) — Thanks [@CodeBormen](https://github.com/CodeBormen)
+- **XC refresh no longer wipes auto-created channels on an empty provider fetch.** When `collect_xc_streams()` returned no live streams (transient upstream failure, fetch exception, or no enabled category matched), the refresh used to continue into stale-marking and auto-sync, which deleted the account's entire auto-created channel lineup. An empty XC result now aborts before those steps, sets the account to `ERROR`, and preserves the existing lineup—matching the standard M3U path's empty/failed-download guards. (Fixes #1377) — Thanks [@Jacob-Lasky](https://github.com/Jacob-Lasky)
+- **`ChannelUtils.requeryChannels()` returns the API promise again** so bulk channel delete, drag reorder, and inline channel-number saves await the table refetch before clearing selection or continuing. — Thanks [@nick4810](https://github.com/nick4810)
+- **VOD connection card Content Duration badge** shows human-readable lengths (`45m`, `2h 0m`) again on the Stats page instead of bare minute integers. — Thanks [@nick4810](https://github.com/nick4810)
+- **Frontend unit tests pass on Node 25+ again.** Node 25+ exposes a native `localStorage` stub on `globalThis` that lacks Storage API methods (`getItem`, `clear`, etc.), which shadows jsdom's implementation and breaks tests that touch `localStorage` (e.g. `TypeError: localStorage.clear is not a function`). `setupTests.js` now installs an in-memory shim on `globalThis` and `window` when those methods are missing; the shim is skipped automatically once Node provides a working implementation. — Thanks [@nick4810](https://github.com/nick4810)
+
+## [0.27.2] - 2026-06-30
+
+### Added
+
+- **New proxy setting: Client Connect Grace Period (`channel_client_wait_period`, default 5s).** Adds a dedicated timeout for channels that have filled their buffer but still have no viewers (`waiting_for_clients`). Previously that window reused `channel_shutdown_delay` (default 0s), so those channels were torn down almost immediately.
+
+### Changed
+
+- **Proxy grace-period settings are now split into three distinct timeouts.** The cleanup watchdog already applied `channel_init_grace_period` while a channel was still connecting (buffer not ready) and reused `channel_shutdown_delay` once `connection_ready_time` was set, including for `waiting_for_clients` with zero viewers. With the default `channel_shutdown_delay` of 0s, a buffered channel waiting for its first viewer was stopped almost immediately; raising shutdown delay was the only workaround, but that also delayed teardown after real disconnects. Behaviour is now:
+  - **`channel_init_grace_period` (default 60s, max 300s):** how long the proxy may spend connecting and cycling failover streams before giving up on startup.
+  - **`channel_client_wait_period` (default 5s):** how long a ready channel with no viewers stays up waiting for the first client (the original grace-period use case).
+  - **`channel_shutdown_delay` (default 0s):** delay after the last client disconnects only; no longer applies when the buffer is ready but no viewer has connected yet.
+- **Migration 0026 bumps `channel_init_grace_period` to 60s when the stored value is below 60.** Existing installs on the old 5s default (or any custom value under 60) are raised automatically. Values already at 60s or higher are unchanged. If you previously raised `channel_shutdown_delay` to keep buffered channels alive with no viewers, set `channel_client_wait_period` instead (Settings → Proxy → Advanced).
+- **Proxy settings UI: less-used options moved under Advanced.** Settings → Proxy now shows the day-to-day tuning fields by default (`buffering_timeout`, `buffering_speed`, `channel_shutdown_delay`, `new_client_behind_seconds`). **Buffer Chunk TTL**, **Channel Initialization Timeout**, and **Client Connect Grace Period** are tucked under **Show Advanced Settings**.
+
+## [0.27.1] - 2026-06-25
+
+### Security
+
+- Updated `Django` 6.0.5 → 6.0.6, resolving the following CVEs:
+  - **CVE-2026-6873**: Signed cookie salt namespace collision in `HttpRequest.get_signed_cookie()`.
+  - **CVE-2026-7666**: Potential unencrypted email transmission via STARTTLS in the SMTP backend.
+  - **CVE-2026-8404**: Potential private data exposure via case-sensitive `Cache-Control` directives in `UpdateCacheMiddleware`.
+  - **CVE-2026-35193**: Potential private data exposure via missing `Vary: Authorization` in `UpdateCacheMiddleware`.
+  - **CVE-2026-48587**: Potential private data exposure via whitespace padding in the `Vary` header.
+- Updated frontend npm dependencies to resolve 4 audit vulnerabilities (1 low, 2 moderate, 1 high):
+  - Updated `vite` 7.3.2 → 7.3.5, resolving **moderate** NTLMv2 hash disclosure via UNC path handling on Windows ([GHSA-v6wh-96g9-6wx3](https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v6wh-96g9-6wx3)) and **high** `server.fs.deny` bypass on Windows alternate paths ([GHSA-fx2h-pf6j-xcff](https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fx2h-pf6j-xcff))
+  - Updated `js-yaml` 4.1.1 → 5.1.0, resolving **moderate** quadratic-complexity DoS in merge key handling via repeated aliases ([GHSA-h67p-54hq-rp68](https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-h67p-54hq-rp68))
+  - Updated `esbuild` 0.27.3 → 0.28.1, resolving **low** arbitrary file read when running the development server on Windows ([GHSA-g7r4-m6w7-qqqr](https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g7r4-m6w7-qqqr))
+
+### Added
+
+- **Isolated backend test settings (`dispatcharr.settings_test`).** `python manage.py test` now switches to this module automatically (via `manage.py`). It creates an empty PostgreSQL `test_<dbname>` database (same engine as production), uses the standard Postgres backend instead of geventpool so `TestCase` transactions isolate correctly, and leaves Celery tasks queued (no eager `post_save` signal runs during tests). Set `TEST_USE_SQLITE=1` for an in-memory SQLite fallback when Postgres is unavailable.
+
+### Performance
+
+- **`get_vod_streams` and `get_series` XC API endpoints are faster and no longer exhaust Docker `/dev/shm`.** Large libraries (e.g. 125k movies) previously ran one wide `DISTINCT ON` query with parallel workers, which could fail with `could not resize shared memory segment … No space left on device` on the default 64MB container shm. Both endpoints now fetch display columns via `.values()` (no ORM model instantiation per row). Redundant `category` and `logo` joins were dropped in favor of FK ids; alphabetical sort runs in SQL. Typical full-library response time drops from ~23–28s to ~8–10s with stable shm usage.
+- **XMLTV EPG export is faster and no longer balloons worker memory.** `generate_epg()` was reworked end-to-end for large guides. (Fixes #1366)
+  - Streams incrementally: on a cache miss each chunk is pushed to a Redis list as it is yielded (no `''.join()` in the worker); repeat requests within 300s stream chunks back from Redis. `malloc_trim` runs after cold builds.
+  - Channel streams are prefetched once (only `id`/`name`) instead of one query per custom-dummy channel; dummy `EPGData` programme existence is bulk-checked in a single query.
+  - The primary channel id is escaped once per `epg_id` group instead of once per programme (~750k fewer `html.escape` calls on a large guide).
+  - The channel query no longer JOINs multi-MB `programme_index` blobs per channel (~13s saved on a ~2000-channel guide; indices live in `EPGSourceIndex`).
+  - Programme export uses `(epg_id, id)` keyset pagination with a per-source `start_time` sort; a matching composite index on `ProgramData` (created `CONCURRENTLY` on PostgreSQL) lets each chunk use an ordered index range scan instead of re-sorting every chunk.
+- **EPG grid endpoint releases its payload memory back to the OS.** `/api/epg/grid/` drops the redundant full-list copy when appending dummy programmes and runs `malloc_trim` once the response is sent, so worker RSS no longer ratchets up ~20MB per request.
+
+### Changed
+
+- **`programme_index` moved off `EPGSource` into a dedicated `EPGSourceIndex` table.** The multi-MB byte-offset index was repeatedly pulled into web and Celery workers by ordinary `EPGSource` queries and `select_related` JOINs (which ignore manager-level `defer()`). It now lives in a one-to-one `EPGSourceIndex` row, read only when explicitly accessed through the `EPGSource.programme_index` property, so no list, detail, or JOIN query can load it by accident. Migration `0026` copies existing indices across. No API or index-build behavior change.
+
+- **EPG generation extracted into `apps/output/epg.py`.** All XMLTV output logic (`generate_epg`, `generate_dummy_programs`, `generate_custom_dummy_programs`, `generate_dummy_epg`, and supporting helpers) moved from `apps/output/views.py` into a dedicated module. `views.py` retains the thin HTTP endpoint wrappers and auth checks; `epg.py` handles all content generation. No behavior change.
+
+- **Channel list with nested streams loads faster.** `GET /api/channels/channels/?include_streams=true` (Channels UI and single-channel fetch) now builds nested stream payloads from the prefetched `channelstream_set` instead of issuing one extra streams M2M query per channel.
+
+- Dependency updates:
+  - `Django` 6.0.5 → 6.0.6 (security patch; see Security section)
+  - `requests` 2.33.1 → 2.34.2
+  - `gevent` 26.4.0 → 26.5.0
+  - `torch` 2.11.0+cpu → 2.12.1+cpu
+  - `sentence-transformers` 5.4.1 → 5.6.0
+  - `lxml` 6.1.0 → 6.1.1
+
+
+### Fixed
+
+- **Channel Initialization Grace Period is honoured during live stream startup.** Preview and playback no longer abort after a hardcoded 10s while the channel is still connecting with an empty buffer; the TS generator init-wait stall check and upstream health monitor now use the configured `channel_init_grace_period` (same as the server cleanup watchdog) instead of `CONNECTION_TIMEOUT`. (Fixes #1380)
+- **Channels are marked `active` as soon as the buffer threshold is met and a client is streaming.** Once the initial buffer fills, state is set to `active` immediately when viewers are attached, or `waiting_for_clients` when the buffer is ready but no client is connected yet (e.g. proxy API warmup). The cleanup watchdog no longer waits an extra grace period before promoting to `active`. Proxy settings copy now describes `channel_init_grace_period` as an initialization buffer timeout.
+- **DVR recording playback auth is complete for native video, HLS segments, and redirects.** Completed recordings use `/file/` with native `<video src>`, which cannot send `Authorization` headers. Playback accepts `?token=` query-param JWT (matching VOD streams), and the floating video player appends the token when assigning native URLs. The explicit HLS URL route (`/api/channels/recordings/.../hls/...`) now registers the same authenticators as the ViewSet `@action` handlers—previously only header JWT applied on that path, so `?token=` failed for native HLS clients. When the request used `?token=`, rewritten playlist segment URLs and `/file/`↔`/hls/` redirects preserve the token; hls.js clients that authenticate via `Authorization` are unchanged. `QueryParamJWTAuthentication` reads `request.query_params` on DRF requests.
+- **In-progress DVR playback no longer jumps to the live edge.** The floating video player still opens in-progress recordings at the start of the seekable range, but hls.js was configured with `liveMaxLatencyDurationCount: 10`, which forced the playhead forward to "now" shortly after playback began. Live-edge sync is now disabled for recording HLS so users can watch, pause, and scrub from the beginning while the recording continues. (Fixes #1329)
+- **`refresh_single_m3u_account` no longer re-raises after setting account ERROR.** Matches `refresh_epg_data`: the account status and UI already reflect the failure; Celery no longer marks the task FAILED after the terminal error state is persisted.
+- **M3U refresh recovers DB connections and account status after failures.** Celery workers now call `close_old_connections()` before and after every task; `refresh_single_m3u_account` also resets its DB connection at task start and retries account loads once after a connection reset (avoids opaque `list index out of range` errors from poisoned worker connections). Accounts leave `fetching`/`parsing` for a terminal `error` or `success` state when refresh aborts. Error-path status updates use `QuerySet.update()` on a clean connection instead of `save()` on a connection that may already be INTRANS after `refresh_m3u_groups` or batch ORM failures. Failed group downloads now set `error` instead of returning silently. Refresh start replaces stale `last_message` text. `refresh_account_profiles` releases DB connections after each profile failure. (Fixes #1338)
+- **EPG refresh recovers DB connections and source status after failures.** `refresh_epg_data` now mirrors the M3U hardening: connection reset at task start/end, retried source load after a poisoned-worker connection reset, `QuerySet.update()` for error status on a clean connection, and a `finally` guard that moves sources stuck in `fetching`/`parsing` to `error`. Programme index builds are skipped when programme parsing fails. `parse_channels_only` now persists the error status when a missing file has no URL to refetch.
+- **M3U `custom_properties` JSON normalization.** Legacy rows and some API writes could store a JSON-encoded string instead of an object in `custom_properties`, causing refresh, profile sync, and auto-sync to fail with `'str' object has no attribute 'get'`. M3U account, profile, and group-relation models normalize on `save()`; group settings bulk writes and read/merge paths use shared helpers in `core.utils` without re-parsing dict values.
+- **`POST /api/epg/import/` no longer loads the full EPG source row.** The dummy-source guard uses a narrow existence query instead of `objects.get()`, keeping the import trigger lightweight. Request/response shape is unchanged for the UI, plugins, and external importers.
+- **XC live playback URL building now normalizes account server URLs.** On-demand live URLs (introduced for Server Group profile rotation in 0.27.0) rebuild `/live/{user}/{pass}/{stream_id}.ts` from current credentials instead of reusing the synced `stream.url`. That path now runs `normalize_server_url()` so pasted API URLs (e.g. `/player_api.php` with query params) are stripped while sub-paths like `/server1` are preserved. `get_transformed_credentials()` normalizes the base URL at the source; VOD movie and episode relations use the same helper instead of constructing a throwaway `XCClient` (which also avoided per-request HTTP session setup). (Fixes #1363)
+- **Live proxy now releases geventpool DB connections on more paths.** `stream_ts()` calls `close_old_connections()` before `StreamingHttpResponse` so clients waiting on channel init do not keep a pool slot while the generator polls Redis. `generate_stream_url()`, `get_stream_info_for_switch()`, `get_alternate_streams()`, and `get_connections_left()` release in `finally` blocks after ORM work on stream-manager failover paths that run outside Django's request cycle. TS client disconnect cleanup matches fMP4, and `ChannelService` metadata helpers release after their ORM lookups.
+- **OpenAPI schema paths for nested M3U profiles and filters no longer contain escaped slashes.** Router regex prefixes used unnecessary `\/`, which drf-spectacular serialized literally into the schema and broke client generators (e.g. oapi-codegen). Runtime URL matching is unchanged. (Fixes #1384)
+- **Auto-sync range conflict warning no longer flags a group's own channels when using a channel-group override.** The M3U group settings "Range conflict" check compared occupant channel groups against the source group being configured. Auto-sync with `group_override` creates channels in the override target group, so those channels were misclassified as conflicts. The frontend now resolves the effective target group (override target when set, otherwise the source group) for classification. Genuine conflicts—manual channels, other accounts, different groups, or user-pinned numbers—still surface. (Fixes #1331) — Thanks [@CodeBormen](https://github.com/CodeBormen)
+
+## [0.27.0] - 2026-06-16
+
+### Added
+
 - **Manual Server Groups for shared M3U connection limits.** The existing `ServerGroup` model and account FK are now wired into live and VOD playback. Accounts assigned to the same group share a credential-scoped Redis counter when their provider logins match (hashed fingerprint); unrelated logins in the same group keep separate counters. Enforcement uses each profile's `max_streams` - not a group-wide cap - and profiles with `max_streams=0` skip credential pooling for that profile while still rotating on their own per-profile counter. New `apps/m3u/connection_pool.py` centralizes reserve/release, profile rotation, and credential moves on profile switch. (Closes #1137) — Thanks [@Goldenfreddy0703](https://github.com/Goldenfreddy0703)
   - **Server Groups manager UI** on the M3U Accounts page: create, rename, and delete groups with account counts and delete confirmation. Groups load on login via a new Zustand store and REST helpers (`/api/m3u/server-groups/`).
   - **M3U account form** adds a Server Group picker (including inline “add group”), reorganized into three columns (source/auth, connection limits, sync/content), and a Manage server groups shortcut.
   - **VOD profile selection** uses `pool_has_capacity_for_profile()` so grouped accounts respect shared credential limits before a profile is chosen (non-grouped accounts behave as before).
   - **Live profile switches** move the shared credential counter when the new profile uses a different provider login; same-login switches leave the credential counter unchanged.
   - **Credential release keys** stored at reserve time allow counters to be released even if the M3U profile row is deleted afterward.
+- **PostgreSQL `application_name` tagging by process role.** Pool connections now set `application_name` at connect time (e.g. `Dispatcharr-uwsgi-{pid}`, `Dispatcharr-celery-worker-{pid}`, `Dispatcharr-celery-dvr-{pid}`) so `pg_stat_activity` shows which Dispatcharr process owns each backend instead of a generic client label.
 
 ### Changed
 
+- **Plugin repo manifests support split download and metadata base URLs.** `download_base_url` and `metadata_base_url` are optional alternatives to `root_url` in the plugin repository manifest, so repo authors can serve metadata (manifests, icons) and release zips from different origins without absolute URLs everywhere. Manifest and icon URLs resolve via `metadata_base_url` then `root_url`; latest/download URLs resolve via `download_base_url` then `root_url`. When `metadata_base_url` is set and a plugin entry has `manifest_url` but no `icon_url`, the icon defaults to `logo.png` in the same directory as the per-plugin manifest. Manifests using only `root_url` behave identically to before. — Thanks [@sethwv](https://github.com/sethwv)
 - **Live and VOD connection slot logic now routes through `connection_pool`.** `Channel.get_stream()`, direct `Stream.get_stream()`, VOD profile selection, and the multi-worker VOD connection manager all call `reserve_profile_slot()` / `release_profile_slot()` instead of inline Redis INCR/DECR. VOD profile selection also checks `pool_has_capacity_for_profile()` before choosing a profile.
 - **Live XC upstream URLs use current credentials.** `_resolve_live_stream_url()` builds `/live/{user}/{pass}/{stream_id}.ts` from transformed account credentials and the stream's provider `stream_id`, so playback stays aligned with the active login after credential or profile changes instead of reusing a stale `stream.url` from sync.
 - **Channel stream switches check pooled capacity.** `get_stream_info_for_switch()` uses `profile_available_for_channel_switch()` when targeting a specific stream, and releases a reserved slot if URL assembly fails after `get_stream()` allocated one.
 - **Live proxy init reads Redis assignment once.** After `generate_stream_url()` reserves a slot, the stream handler reads `channel_stream` / `stream_profile` from Redis instead of calling `get_stream()` again, avoiding double INCR under concurrent release.
+- **Centralized Dispatcharr User-Agent construction in `core.utils`.** Outbound HTTP calls (Schedules Direct API, update checks, logo/VOD fallbacks, DVR recording clients) now use `dispatcharr_user_agent()`, `dispatcharr_dvr_user_agent()`, and `dispatcharr_http_headers()` instead of ad-hoc `Dispatcharr/{version}` strings and stale `Dispatcharr/1.0` fallbacks.
 - **EPG auto-match overhaul** — matching logic moved to `apps/channels/epg_matching.py`; Celery tasks in `tasks.py` are thin wrappers.
   - Single-channel auto-match is now asynchronous: the API returns `202 Accepted` and pushes the result over WebSocket (`single_channel_epg_match`), so large EPG libraries no longer hit the previous 30-second HTTP timeout.
   - Progress, bulk completion, and single-channel results use `send_websocket_update` instead of `async_to_sync(channel_layer.group_send)`, so notifications work reliably under gevent-patched uWSGI and Celery workers.
   - Single-channel and selected-channel auto-match always run, even when the channel already has EPG assigned; match-all (no channel IDs) still only processes channels without EPG.
   - Rematching to the same EPG no longer re-saves the channel or queues program-parse tasks; only assignments that actually change are written and refreshed.
+- **Easier EPG search when editing a channel.** The filter in the EPG picker now works more like a normal search box. You can type several words at once (e.g. `sky uk`) and it finds channels where every word appears somewhere in the name or TVG-ID, the order doesn't matter, and a word in the name can pair with one in the ID. Accents are ignored too, so `decale` matches `Décalé` and the other way around. — Thanks [@FiveBoroughs](https://github.com/FiveBoroughs)
 
 ### Performance
 
+- **XC live refresh releases bulk catalog data sooner during batch processing.** After filtering the single `get_all_live_streams` response, the full provider catalog list is dropped before batch DB work. `process_m3u_batch_direct` (the path XC refreshes use) now runs `gc.collect()` after each batch and clears batch slice references as thread futures complete. Large structures are still `del`'d in the refresh `finally` block before Celery's `task_postrun` runs `cleanup_memory()`.
+- **VOD movie/series batch matching no longer scans the full no-ID catalog.** `process_movie_batch` and `process_series_batch` previously loaded every `Movie`/`Series` row without TMDB or IMDB IDs on each 1000-item chunk to resolve name+year duplicates. Lookup is now scoped to the names in the current batch via `lookup_by_name_year()`, which reduces memory and DB time per chunk. `refresh_vod_content` and `batch_refresh_series_episodes` are registered for Celery post-task memory cleanup (one GC pass at task end, not per chunk).
+- **EPG programme parse now streams through PostgreSQL staging instead of holding the full catalogue in Python.** `parse_programs_for_source` writes parsed rows into a session-scoped temp table in batches (`_EPG_PARSE_BATCH_SIZE=2500`), then atomically swaps them into `ProgramData` with batched `DELETE ... RETURNING` + `INSERT` (`_EPG_SWAP_BATCH_SIZE=5000`) so Postgres never materializes the entire guide in one statement. Peak Celery memory during large XMLTV refreshes drops sharply compared with building a monolithic in-memory list before bulk insert. The byte-offset programme index build is deferred until after the swap completes so index construction no longer competes with parse for memory and I/O. `refresh_epg_data` closes its DB connection in `finally`, and `build_programme_index_task` is registered as a memory-intensive Celery task. SQLite/dev installs keep an in-memory fallback path.
+- **Pooled PostgreSQL connections now rotate on a bounded lifetime.** psycopg3 client-side cache grows on handles kept open indefinitely by `django-db-geventpool`; recycling uWSGI workers would interrupt live streams. A thin custom backend (`dispatcharr.db.backends.postgresql_psycopg3`) closes and replaces pool connections after `DATABASE_POOL_CONN_MAX_LIFETIME` seconds (default 600, env-overridable; set `0` to disable) on checkout and return while preserving warm-pool reuse within the window. (Fixes #1343)
+- **Schedules Direct refresh only fetches guide data for mapped channels.** Schedule MD5 checks and schedule downloads now target mapped lineup stations instead of the entire lineup, and schedule MD5 cache for unmapped stations is pruned each refresh. Unmapped lineup entries no longer trigger wasted schedule API calls when their MD5 changes.
 - **EPG auto-match memory and throughput improvements.**
   - Single-channel matching streams active EPG rows and keeps only the best match plus the top 20 candidates in memory; ML validates at most 21 names per channel instead of embedding the full catalog.
   - Strong fuzzy matches (≥75% single channel, ≥80% bulk) skip ML entirely, avoiding a ~500MB PyTorch load when the fuzzy result is already reliable.
@@ -40,12 +168,29 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ### Fixed
 
+- **Live proxy channels could remain running with no clients after disconnect.** `stop_channel` called `log_system_event('channel_stop')` synchronously before local cleanup and Redis key deletion; Connect integrations or DB event writes on that path could block teardown indefinitely while the cleanup thread kept refreshing metadata TTL for a stale `stream_buffers` entry. Teardown now signals shutdown (`buffer.stopping`), runs model `release_stream()` and Redis key deletion, releases ownership, stops ffmpeg/output managers and local buffers, and only then logs the stop event asynchronously. Metadata TTL refresh skips channels mid-shutdown and non-owned channels; a stuck-stop watchdog forces cleanup if `stop_channel` does not return within ~10s (or 2× `channel_shutdown_delay`, whichever is greater). Stream buffers ignore late `add_chunk()` writes once shutdown begins (`buffer.stopping` set at teardown start).
+- **Client reconnect during channel teardown could wedge the channel across uWSGI workers.** The disconnect path called `proxy_server.stop_channel()` directly, so other workers were not notified and reconnecting clients could attach while ownership was released on the owner worker. The cleanup thread then re-acquired expired ownership and looped on orphaned clients while the upstream connection stayed open. All lifecycle stops now go through coordinated Redis teardown (`channel_stopping` flag, metadata `stopping` state, and `CHANNEL_STOP` pubsub). New stream requests are rejected with `503 Retry-After` only during active teardown (not during the post-disconnect shutdown delay grace period); `initialize_channel()` and ownership re-acquisition refuse to proceed in those states; non-owner workers clean local resources only on pubsub; and orphaned-client sweeps force cleanup when teardown is already active. (Fixes #1342)
+- **Orphaned upstream threads kept writing Redis after teardown.** Partial cleanup could remove a channel from `stream_managers` while the `stream-{uuid}` OS thread kept running, so orphan metadata sweeps only deleted Redis keys and chunks/metadata were immediately recreated (bare `total_bytes` hash with TTL -1). Stream managers now stop upstream when ownership is lost, orphan cleanup stops local ffmpeg/stream threads even when registry entries are gone (`_live_stream_managers` tracks managers until the thread exits), and forced recovery stops processes before Redis deletion instead of dropping dict entries without calling `stop()`.
+- **Rapid channel switching could leave bare `buffer:index` keys in Redis.** `buffer.stop()` flushed a final partial chunk via `INCR` during teardown, creating a persistent index key (TTL -1) after chunk keys expired; under load overlapping disconnect and cleanup-thread stops could race on `_stop_local_stream_activity`, blocking on ffmpeg stderr join before `_clean_redis_keys` ever ran. Teardown no longer writes to Redis from `buffer.stop()`, disconnect uses coordinated stop only (no duplicate upstream stop), model `release_stream()` runs before Redis keys are scanned/deleted (so `profile_connections` counters are not left stuck), ownership is released after Redis cleanup but before the blocking local ffmpeg stop, and a `finally` block guarantees Redis cleanup if local teardown raises.
+- **Live proxy could leak geventpool DB checkouts outside HTTP requests.** With `django-db-geventpool`, `connection.close()` returns handles to the per-worker pool (`MAX_CONNS=8`); without it, greenlets and OS threads keep connections checked out until the pool blocks on `pool.get()`. Proxy paths that touch the ORM outside Django's request cycle now call `close_old_connections()` after work completes: `_clean_redis_keys()`, profile lookup in `_establish_transcode_connection()` before spawning ffmpeg, and fMP4 client disconnect cleanup when releasing streams (TS disconnect relies on `log_system_event()`). (Fixes #1345)
+- **System events could block callers on Connect and plugin handlers.** `log_system_event()` ran Connect subscriptions and plugin `"events"` hooks synchronously after the DB write, so slow integrations could stall live-proxy and streaming paths even when inserting the event row was fast. Connect/plugin dispatch now runs on a separate gevent when the hub is available (synchronously in Celery workers without a hub). `log_system_event()` and `dispatch_event_system()` also call `close_old_connections()` in `finally` blocks so integration work does not leave pool slots checked out on the caller or dispatch greenlet.
+- **Plugins could leak geventpool DB checkouts after UI or Connect event runs.** Third-party plugins run inline on uWSGI greenlets (manual actions and Connect `"events"` hooks) with no guaranteed connection cleanup at the plugin boundary. `PluginManager.run_action()` and `stop_plugin()` now call `close_old_connections()` in a `finally` block so each action returns its pool slot whether the plugin succeeds or raises.
+- **Connect events repeatedly queried the full plugin catalog during streaming.** `trigger_event()` called `list_plugins()` on every `client_connect` / `client_disconnect`, loading all `PluginConfig` rows and sometimes hitting plugin-repo work even when no plugin subscribed to the event. Dispatch now walks the in-memory registry via `iter_actions_for_event()`, returns immediately when no handlers exist, and runs a single batched `enabled` lookup for matching plugins only. Failed plugin actions are logged per handler instead of aborting the rest.
+- **Plugin discovery left idle Postgres backends after worker boot.** `discover_plugins()` runs outside Django's request cycle during uWSGI and Celery startup; it now calls `close_old_connections()` in a `finally` block so bootstrap `PluginConfig` queries return their pool slot instead of appearing as long-lived idle connections in `pg_stat_activity`.
+- **VOD proxy could leak geventpool DB checkouts during playback and stats updates.** `stream_vod()` ran ORM lookups for content and M3U profiles, then returned a long-lived `StreamingHttpResponse` without releasing the checkout, so each movie/episode stream could hold a pool slot for its full duration. Background VOD stats refresh (`build_vod_stats_data()`, triggered on start/stop and by the admin stats API) also queried movie, episode, and profile rows from daemon threads with no cleanup. `stream_vod()` now calls `close_old_connections()` before handing off to the streaming generator, and `build_vod_stats_data()` releases its checkout in a `finally` block.
+- **Channel shutdown delay did not reset after a reconnect within the grace period.** `handle_client_disconnect()` used a fixed `gevent.sleep(shutdown_delay)` from the first last-client disconnect. If a client reconnected and disconnected again during the delay, an earlier disconnect handler could still stop the channel on the original timer instead of waiting the full delay from the latest disconnect. Shutdown now polls Redis (`last_client_disconnect` timestamp and client count) so concurrent disconnect handlers and multi-worker reconnects always honour the latest disconnect time.
+- **Zombie ffmpeg could survive owner-lock expiry and orphan Redis sweeps.** When the 30s owner lock lapsed under single-worker load, disconnect handling treated the worker as non-owner so coordinated stop never ran, while ffmpeg kept writing and the orphan sweeper only deleted Redis keys (recreating them immediately). Disconnect now re-acquires ownership when local upstream is still active, stops locally when the last client leaves without a lock, orphan cleanup stops local ffmpeg before Redis deletion via `_has_local_upstream_activity`, re-init stops lingering upstream before starting a duplicate thread, and `is_channel_teardown_active` includes channels mid-`stop_channel` on this worker so rapid reconnect gets 503 during teardown.
 - **Stale `channel_stream` Redis keys after a channel stopped could skip connection accounting on retune.** On `dev`, `get_stream()` reused any existing `channel_stream` / `stream_profile` assignment without reserving a new slot. If those keys were left behind after a stop, the next tune-in could reach the provider without incrementing Redis counters. `get_stream()` now releases stale assignments when proxy metadata shows the channel is inactive, then reserves fresh slots.
 - **EPG auto-match reliability fixes.**
   - Memory could spike to multiple GB on large EPG sources when building a full in-memory catalog before fuzzy matching; single-channel matching now streams rows and bounds ML work to a small candidate set.
   - Wrong channel assignments from global ML similarity; ML validation now checks the fuzzy best match (or top fuzzy candidates as a last resort) instead of scoring the entire catalog.
   - Channel form auto-match spinner could stick after errors or early task exits; all single-channel outcomes now push a WebSocket result, and the UI clears loading state after a 3-minute timeout.
   - Bulk auto-match completion no longer calls `batch-set-epg` from the WebSocket handler, which had been re-applying every match and queueing redundant `parse_programs_for_tvg_id` tasks even when assignments were unchanged.
+- **Schedules Direct lineup search country dropdown.** The country list was fetched directly from the SD API in the browser, which failed due to CORS and silently fell back to a 14-country hardcoded list. Countries are now included in the `GET sd-lineups` response (server-side fetch with proper User-Agent) so the full SD country list populates correctly. — Thanks [@sethwv](https://github.com/sethwv)
+- **Schedules Direct program poster proxy omitted User-Agent on image requests.** The poster endpoint authenticated with SD correctly but fetched images with only the `token` header, which violates SD's API requirements (error 1003). Image requests now include the standard `Dispatcharr/{version}` User-Agent via `dispatcharr_http_headers()`.
+- **Schedules Direct guide data missing after mapping a channel.** Lineup refreshes cached schedule MD5s for all stations, but `ProgramData` was only written for mapped channels. Mapping a channel later could leave MD5s looking unchanged so schedules were skipped and the channel had no guide until dates rolled outside the cached window. Refreshes now backfill fetch-window dates that lack `ProgramData` (including newly mapped stations with stale cache), fetch program metadata when no local `ProgramData` exists for a `programID`, and clean up orphaned `ProgramData` on unmapped `EPGData` entries. — Thanks [@sethwv](https://github.com/sethwv)
+- **Schedules Direct guide fetch on channel map.** Mapping a channel (or bulk-assigning EPG) now triggers a targeted guide fetch for that `EPGData` entry—mirroring XMLTV's `parse_programs_for_tvg_id` flow—without waiting for the next full source refresh. Skips the fetch when `ProgramData` already exists so additional channels sharing the same `tvg-id` do not trigger redundant API calls. Bulk assignment of three or more SD stations without guide data on the same source queues one batched mapped-station fetch instead of separate per-station API sessions. Concurrent batch and single-EPG fetches coordinate via source-level locks with deferred retries so mappings are not dropped and overlapping SD API sessions are avoided when possible.
+- **Auto-sync numbering modes now read only the fields each mode's UI exposes.** After the auto-sync overhaul, switching between Provider, Next Available, and Fixed modes left stale `auto_sync_channel_start` / `auto_sync_channel_end` values in the database while each mode's UI only edits a subset of those fields. Sync treated the hidden values as authoritative in every mode, which discarded valid provider numbers (floored at an auto-computed start), capped Next Available at a stale End, and ran range-enforcement deletes against provider- and next-available-numbered channels. Provider mode now honors `stream_chno` verbatim when free (Start/End bound only the fallback for numberless streams); Next Available ignores End; overflow-delete runs in Fixed mode only. Duplicate or already-taken provider numbers fall back to a free slot instead of being dropped or overwriting an existing channel. Provider mode's Start # field now drops End when it would invert the fallback range (matching Fixed mode). (Closes #1273) — Thanks [@CodeBormen](https://github.com/CodeBormen)
 
 ## [0.26.0] - 2026-06-07
 
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 725e21e8..6da68a61 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -144,7 +144,19 @@ Untested code is significantly less likely to be merged.
 
 - Use Django's `TestCase` for unit/integration tests.
 - Test files live at `apps/<app>/tests/`.
-- Run the test suite with: `uv run python manage.py test`
+- Run the backend test suite with:
+
+  ```bash
+  python manage.py test
+  ```
+
+  `manage.py` automatically uses `dispatcharr.settings_test`, which creates an empty PostgreSQL database `test_<dbname>` (same engine as production), runs migrations, and rolls back each test in a transaction. Your live VOD/channels data is not used.
+
+  Optional: `TEST_USE_SQLITE=1` for machines without Postgres (some PostgreSQL-only tests skip automatically).
+
+  Tests that exercise Celery task bodies should use `@override_settings(CELERY_TASK_ALWAYS_EAGER=True)` locally. Global eager mode is off because `post_save` signals on M3U/EPG models call `.delay()` and would break `TestCase` transaction isolation.
+
+- Do **not** override with `--settings=dispatcharr.settings` on a live instance.
 
 ### Frontend
 
diff --git a/Plugin_repo.md b/Plugin_repo.md
index 1e02efb7..608233a3 100644
--- a/Plugin_repo.md
+++ b/Plugin_repo.md
@@ -120,12 +120,14 @@ If the name contains any of these, the repo will be rejected on add and skipped
 
 ### Top-Level Metadata
 
-| Field           | Required | Description                                                                                                                                                                   |
-| --------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| `registry_name` | **Yes**  | Display name for the repo. Must not contain words like "official" or "dispatcharr" that could be mistaken for an official repo (see [Name Restrictions](#name-restrictions)). |
-| `registry_url`  | No       | URL to the repo's home page (e.g. GitHub). Used as a fallback for generating icon URLs.                                                                                       |
-| `root_url`      | No       | Base URL for resolving relative URLs in plugin entries. Trailing slashes are stripped.                                                                                        |
-| `plugins`       | **Yes**  | Array of plugin entry objects.                                                                                                                                                |
+| Field                | Required | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
+| -------------------- | -------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `registry_name`      | **Yes**  | Display name for the repo. Must not contain words like "official" or "dispatcharr" that could be mistaken for an official repo (see [Name Restrictions](#name-restrictions)).                                        |
+| `registry_url`       | No       | URL to the repo's home page (e.g. GitHub). Used as a fallback for generating icon URLs.                                                                                                                              |
+| `root_url`           | No       | Generic base URL for resolving all relative URLs in plugin entries. Trailing slashes are stripped. Used as the fallback when neither `download_base_url` nor `metadata_base_url` is set.                             |
+| `download_base_url`  | No       | Base URL for resolving relative download URLs (`latest_url` in plugin entries; `url` and `latest_url` inside per-plugin manifest `versions`/`latest`). Overrides `root_url` for download assets when set.           |
+| `metadata_base_url`  | No       | Base URL for resolving relative metadata URLs (`manifest_url` and `icon_url` in plugin entries). Overrides `root_url` for metadata assets when set.                                                                 |
+| `plugins`            | **Yes**  | Array of plugin entry objects.                                                                                                                                                                                       |
 
 ### Plugin Entry Fields
 
@@ -155,13 +157,18 @@ Extra fields in a plugin entry are passed through to the frontend as-is, so you
 
 ### URL Resolution
 
-If `root_url` is set and a URL field (`manifest_url`, `latest_url`, `icon_url`) does not start with `http://` or `https://`, it is treated as relative and resolved as:
+Relative URL fields are resolved against a base URL. Dispatcharr uses two separate base URLs (one for metadata assets and one for download assets) so you can serve them from different origins (e.g., manifests and icons on GitHub Pages, release zips on a CDN).
 
-```
-{root_url}/{field_value}
-```
+**Resolution priority:**
 
-This lets you keep plugin entries compact:
+| Field(s) | Priority |
+| --------- | -------- |
+| `manifest_url`, `icon_url` | `metadata_base_url` → `root_url` |
+| `latest_url` (plugin entries); `url`, `latest_url` (per-plugin manifest versions/latest) | `download_base_url` → `root_url` |
+
+A field value is treated as relative if it does not start with `http://` or `https://`. Relative values are resolved as `{base_url}/{field_value}`. All base URL fields are optional; if none are set, URL fields must be absolute.
+
+**Single base URL (simplest):** use `root_url` for everything:
 
 ```json
 {
@@ -177,12 +184,45 @@ This lets you keep plugin entries compact:
 }
 ```
 
-**Icon fallback:** If `icon_url` is missing and `registry_url` is set, Dispatcharr generates a fallback URL by converting the GitHub URL to a raw content URL:
+**Split base URLs:** use `metadata_base_url` and `download_base_url` when assets are served from different origins:
 
+```json
+{
+  "metadata_base_url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/myorg/my-plugins/main",
+  "download_base_url": "https://cdn.example.com/releases",
+  "plugins": [
+    {
+      "slug": "my_plugin",
+      "manifest_url": "plugins/my_plugin/manifest.json",
+      "icon_url": "plugins/my_plugin/logo.png",
+      "latest_url": "my_plugin/my_plugin-1.0.0.zip"
+    }
+  ]
+}
 ```
-{registry_url => raw.githubusercontent.com}/refs/heads/main/plugins/{slug}/logo.png
+
+You can also combine `root_url` with one specific field. The specific field overrides for its consumers, and `root_url` covers the rest:
+
+```json
+{
+  "root_url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/myorg/my-plugins/main",
+  "download_base_url": "https://cdn.example.com/releases"
+}
 ```
 
+**Icon fallback:** If `icon_url` is missing, Dispatcharr tries two fallbacks in order:
+
+1. **Manifest-directory fallback**: if a base URL is set (`root_url`, `metadata_base_url`, etc.) and `manifest_url` is present, the logo is assumed to live in the same directory as the per-plugin manifest:
+   ```
+   {directory of resolved manifest_url}/logo.png
+   ```
+   For example, if `manifest_url` resolves to `https://example.com/plugins/my_plugin/manifest.json`, the fallback icon URL is `https://example.com/plugins/my_plugin/logo.png`.
+
+2. **GitHub fallback**: if `registry_url` is a GitHub URL, Dispatcharr converts it to a raw content URL:
+   ```
+   {registry_url => raw.githubusercontent.com}/refs/heads/main/plugins/{slug}/logo.png
+   ```
+
 ---
 
 ## Per-Plugin Manifest (Optional)
@@ -563,7 +603,9 @@ You can host release zips as GitHub Release assets and reference them with absol
   "manifest": {
     "registry_name": "string (required)",
     "registry_url": "string (optional)",
-    "root_url": "string (optional)",
+    "root_url": "string (optional, generic base URL fallback)",
+    "download_base_url": "string (optional, overrides root_url for zip download URLs)",
+    "metadata_base_url": "string (optional, overrides root_url for manifest_url and icon_url)",
     "plugins": [
       {
         "slug": "string (required)",
diff --git a/Plugins.md b/Plugins.md
index d528f1e4..4dc15a55 100644
--- a/Plugins.md
+++ b/Plugins.md
@@ -307,6 +307,18 @@ Plugins are server-side Python code running within the Django application. You c
 
 Prefer Celery tasks (`.delay()`) to keep `run` fast and non-blocking.
 
+### Database connections
+
+Dispatcharr uses `django-db-geventpool` with a bounded per-uWSGI-worker pool (`MAX_CONNS=8`). Each greenlet or OS thread that runs ORM code checks out a connection until Django closes it.
+
+`PluginManager.run_action()` and `stop_plugin()` always call `close_old_connections()` in a `finally` block after your plugin returns (success or error). That returns the current greenlet's checkout to the pool. **You do not need to call `close_old_connections()` yourself for normal inline ORM inside `run()` or `stop()`.**
+
+Still follow these rules:
+
+- **Heavy or long work:** dispatch a Celery task (`.delay()`) and return quickly from `run()`. Celery workers close connections after each task; blocking the uWSGI gevent hub with `time.sleep`, sync HTTP, or large CPU work can freeze the whole worker regardless of DB cleanup.
+- **Background threads or greenlets you spawn:** each thread/greenlet that uses the ORM must call `close_old_connections()` (or `connection.close()`) in its own `finally` block when done. The wrapper only covers the thread/greenlet that called `run_action()`.
+- **Connect event hooks:** actions with an `"events"` list are dispatched from `log_system_event()` on a separate gevent when uWSGI has an active hub (otherwise synchronously, e.g. Celery). Keep handlers short or defer heavy work to Celery.
+
 ### Important: Don’t Ask Users for URL/User/Password
 Dispatcharr plugins run **inside** the Dispatcharr backend process. That means they already have direct access to the app’s models, tasks, and internal utilities.  
 Plugins **should not** ask users for “Dispatcharr URL”, “Admin Username”, or “Admin Password” just to call the API. That is unnecessary and unsafe because:
diff --git a/apps/accounts/authentication.py b/apps/accounts/authentication.py
index e8551e5d..c472028f 100644
--- a/apps/accounts/authentication.py
+++ b/apps/accounts/authentication.py
@@ -93,7 +93,8 @@ class QueryParamJWTAuthentication(JWTAuthentication):
     where the browser cannot set Authorization headers (e.g. <video src>)."""
 
     def authenticate(self, request):
-        raw_token = request.GET.get('token')
+        params = getattr(request, "query_params", request.GET)
+        raw_token = params.get("token")
         if not raw_token:
             return None
         try:
diff --git a/apps/channels/api_urls.py b/apps/channels/api_urls.py
index ff00e0f7..036bc50d 100644
--- a/apps/channels/api_urls.py
+++ b/apps/channels/api_urls.py
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ from .api_views import (
     UpdateChannelMembershipAPIView,
     BulkUpdateChannelMembershipAPIView,
     RecordingViewSet,
+    RECORDING_PLAYBACK_AUTHENTICATORS,
     RecurringRecordingRuleViewSet,
     GetChannelStreamsAPIView,
     GetChannelStreamStatsAPIView,
@@ -53,7 +54,10 @@ urlpatterns = [
     path('recordings/bulk-delete-upcoming/', BulkDeleteUpcomingRecordingsAPIView.as_view(), name='bulk_delete_upcoming_recordings'),
     path(
         'recordings/<int:pk>/hls/<path:seg_path>',
-        RecordingViewSet.as_view({'get': 'hls'}),
+        RecordingViewSet.as_view(
+            {'get': 'hls'},
+            authentication_classes=RECORDING_PLAYBACK_AUTHENTICATORS,
+        ),
         name='recording-hls',
     ),
     path('dvr/comskip-config/', ComskipConfigAPIView.as_view(), name='comskip_config'),
diff --git a/apps/channels/api_views.py b/apps/channels/api_views.py
index 965da468..3f28903c 100644
--- a/apps/channels/api_views.py
+++ b/apps/channels/api_views.py
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ from rest_framework.response import Response
 from rest_framework.views import APIView
 from rest_framework.permissions import AllowAny
 from rest_framework.decorators import action
+from rest_framework_simplejwt.authentication import JWTAuthentication
+from apps.accounts.authentication import ApiKeyAuthentication, QueryParamJWTAuthentication
 from rest_framework.parsers import MultiPartParser, FormParser, JSONParser
 from drf_spectacular.utils import extend_schema, OpenApiParameter, inline_serializer
 from drf_spectacular.types import OpenApiTypes
@@ -12,6 +14,7 @@ from django.db import connection, transaction
 from django.db.models import Count, F, Prefetch
 from django.db.models import Q
 import os, json, requests, logging, mimetypes, threading, time
+from urllib.parse import urlencode
 from datetime import timedelta
 from django.utils.http import http_date
 from apps.accounts.permissions import (
@@ -24,6 +27,7 @@ from apps.accounts.permissions import (
 
 from core.models import UserAgent, CoreSettings
 from core.utils import RedisClient, safe_upload_path
+from apps.m3u.utils import convert_js_numbered_backreferences
 
 from .models import (
     Stream,
@@ -365,6 +369,17 @@ class StreamViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
             except re.error as e:
                 exclude_error = str(e)
 
+        # The replace field accepts JS-style $1 backreferences, but the regex
+        # engine honors \1. Convert once so the preview's "after" matches the
+        # name the live rename produces (apps/m3u/tasks.py sync_auto_channels
+        # applies the same conversion on the same engine).
+        replace_repl = convert_js_numbered_backreferences(replace_pat)
+
+        # The live rename caps the result at Channel.name's column length
+        # before bulk_create; mirror that cap so the preview never shows a
+        # name the sync would truncate.
+        name_max_len = Channel._meta.get_field("name").max_length
+
         # Capped at SCAN_CAP to bound memory on huge groups; the
         # separate COUNT lets the client surface scan_limit_hit when
         # the preview covers only a sample.
@@ -387,11 +402,12 @@ class StreamViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
             total_scanned += 1
             if find_re is not None:
                 try:
-                    new_name = find_re.sub(replace_pat, name, timeout=REGEX_TIMEOUT)
+                    new_name = find_re.sub(replace_repl, name, timeout=REGEX_TIMEOUT)
                 except (TimeoutError, re.error) as e:
                     find_error = find_error or f"Pattern timed out: {e}"
                     find_re = None
                     continue
+                new_name = new_name[:name_max_len]
                 if new_name != name:
                     find_match_count += 1
                     if len(find_matches) < limit:
@@ -2163,22 +2179,14 @@ class ChannelViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
 
             epg_data = EPGData.objects.get(pk=epg_data_id)
 
-            # Set the EPG data and save
+            # Set the EPG data and save. refresh_epg_programs (post_save) queues
+            # parse_programs_for_tvg_id for non-dummy sources — no second dispatch here.
             channel.epg_data = epg_data
             channel.save(update_fields=["epg_data"])
 
-            # Only trigger program refresh for non-dummy EPG sources
             status_message = None
             if epg_data.epg_source.source_type != 'dummy':
-                # Explicitly trigger program refresh for this EPG
-                from apps.epg.tasks import parse_programs_for_tvg_id
-
-                task_result = parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay(epg_data.id)
-
-                # Prepare response with task status info
                 status_message = "EPG refresh queued"
-                if task_result.result == "Task already running":
-                    status_message = "EPG refresh already in progress"
 
             # Build response message
             message = f"EPG data set to {epg_data.tvg_id} for channel {channel.name}"
@@ -2356,27 +2364,9 @@ class ChannelViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
 
         channels_updated = len(channels_to_update)
 
-        # Trigger program refresh only for EPG ids newly assigned (skip dummy/SD)
-        from apps.epg.tasks import parse_programs_for_tvg_id
-        from apps.epg.models import EPGData
+        from apps.epg.tasks import dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids
 
-        # Batch fetch EPG data (single query)
-        epg_data_dict = {
-            epg.id: epg
-            for epg in EPGData.objects.filter(id__in=changed_epg_ids).select_related('epg_source')
-        }
-
-        programs_refreshed = 0
-        for epg_id in changed_epg_ids:
-            epg_data = epg_data_dict.get(epg_id)
-            if not epg_data:
-                logger.error(f"EPGData with ID {epg_id} not found")
-                continue
-
-            source_type = epg_data.epg_source.source_type if epg_data.epg_source else None
-            if source_type not in ('dummy', 'schedules_direct'):
-                parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay(epg_id)
-                programs_refreshed += 1
+        programs_refreshed = dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids(changed_epg_ids)
 
         return Response(
             {
@@ -2800,8 +2790,9 @@ class LogoViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
                     user_agent_obj = UserAgent.objects.get(id=int(default_user_agent_id))
                     user_agent = user_agent_obj.user_agent
                 except (CoreSettings.DoesNotExist, UserAgent.DoesNotExist, ValueError):
-                    # Fallback to hardcoded if default not found
-                    user_agent = 'Dispatcharr/1.0'
+                    # Fallback if default not found
+                    from core.utils import dispatcharr_user_agent
+                    user_agent = dispatcharr_user_agent()
 
                 # Hard total timeout (connect + full download) prevents a slow
                 # server dripping bytes from holding a greenlet indefinitely.
@@ -3261,12 +3252,41 @@ def _stop_dvr_clients(channel_uuid, recording_id=None):
     return stopped
 
 
+# QueryParamJWTAuthentication supports native <video src> clients that cannot
+# send Authorization headers. Authorization still requires an authenticated
+# user via _user_can_play_recording; these classes only populate request.user.
+RECORDING_PLAYBACK_AUTHENTICATORS = [
+    JWTAuthentication,
+    ApiKeyAuthentication,
+    QueryParamJWTAuthentication,
+]
+
+
+def _recording_auth_query_suffix(request):
+    """Suffix for rewritten recording URLs when auth used ?token= (native <video>).
+
+    hls.js clients authenticate via Authorization on each XHR and do not need
+    tokens embedded in playlist segment lines.
+    """
+    from rest_framework.request import Request as DRFRequest
+
+    if isinstance(request, DRFRequest):
+        params = request.query_params
+    else:
+        params = request.GET
+    token = params.get("token")
+    if not token:
+        return ""
+    return "?" + urlencode({"token": token})
+
+
 class RecordingViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
     queryset = Recording.objects.all()
     serializer_class = RecordingSerializer
 
     def get_permissions(self):
-        # Allow unauthenticated playback of recording files (like other streaming endpoints)
+        # file/hls use AllowAny so DRF does not reject requests before auth
+        # classes run; _user_can_play_recording enforces authenticated access.
         if self.action in ('file', 'hls'):
             return [AllowAny()]
         try:
@@ -3330,7 +3350,12 @@ class RecordingViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
         except Exception as e:
             return Response({"success": False, "error": str(e)}, status=400)
 
-    @action(detail=True, methods=["get"], url_path="file")
+    @action(
+        detail=True,
+        methods=["get"],
+        url_path="file",
+        authentication_classes=RECORDING_PLAYBACK_AUTHENTICATORS,
+    )
     def file(self, request, pk=None):
         """Stream a completed recording file with HTTP Range support for seeking.
 
@@ -3354,7 +3379,7 @@ class RecordingViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
             if hls_dir and os.path.isdir(hls_dir):
                 hls_url = request.build_absolute_uri(
                     f"/api/channels/recordings/{pk}/hls/index.m3u8"
-                )
+                ) + _recording_auth_query_suffix(request)
                 return HttpResponseRedirect(hls_url)
             if not file_path or not os.path.exists(file_path):
                 raise Http404("Recording file not found")
@@ -3418,7 +3443,12 @@ class RecordingViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
         response["Content-Disposition"] = f"inline; filename=\"{file_name}\""
         return response
 
-    @action(detail=True, methods=["get"], url_path="hls/(?P<seg_path>.+)")
+    @action(
+        detail=True,
+        methods=["get"],
+        url_path="hls/(?P<seg_path>.+)",
+        authentication_classes=RECORDING_PLAYBACK_AUTHENTICATORS,
+    )
     def hls(self, request, pk=None, seg_path=None):
         """Serve HLS playlist and segment files for an in-progress (or completed) recording.
 
@@ -3442,9 +3472,10 @@ class RecordingViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
             cp = recording.custom_properties or {}
             file_path = cp.get("file_path")
             if seg_path.endswith(".m3u8") and file_path and os.path.exists(file_path) and os.path.getsize(file_path) > 0:
-                return HttpResponseRedirect(
-                    request.build_absolute_uri(f"/api/channels/recordings/{pk}/file/")
-                )
+                file_url = request.build_absolute_uri(
+                    f"/api/channels/recordings/{pk}/file/"
+                ) + _recording_auth_query_suffix(request)
+                return HttpResponseRedirect(file_url)
             raise Http404("HLS content not available for this recording")
 
         # Security: prevent path traversal outside the HLS directory
@@ -3457,16 +3488,18 @@ class RecordingViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
             raise Http404(f"HLS file not found: {seg_path}")
 
         if seg_path.endswith(".m3u8"):
-            # Rewrite relative segment lines to absolute URLs through this API
+            # Rewrite relative segment lines to absolute URLs through this API.
+            # Propagate ?token= only for native <video> clients (see helper).
             base_url = request.build_absolute_uri(
                 f"/api/channels/recordings/{pk}/hls/"
             )
+            auth_suffix = _recording_auth_query_suffix(request)
             lines = []
             with open(requested) as _f:
                 for line in _f:
                     stripped = line.strip()
                     if stripped and not stripped.startswith("#"):
-                        lines.append(f"{base_url}{stripped}\n")
+                        lines.append(f"{base_url}{stripped}{auth_suffix}\n")
                     else:
                         lines.append(line)
             return HttpResponse("".join(lines), content_type="application/x-mpegURL")
diff --git a/apps/channels/compact_numbering.py b/apps/channels/compact_numbering.py
index fd29a153..27a26cb6 100644
--- a/apps/channels/compact_numbering.py
+++ b/apps/channels/compact_numbering.py
@@ -25,7 +25,8 @@ import logging
 from django.db import transaction
 
 from .models import Channel, ChannelOverride, ChannelGroupM3UAccount
-from apps.m3u.tasks import _custom_properties_as_dict, _next_available_number
+from apps.m3u.tasks import _next_available_number
+from core.utils import ensure_custom_properties_dict
 from core.utils import (
     acquire_task_lock,
     natural_sort_key,
@@ -37,7 +38,7 @@ logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 def is_compact_group(group_relation):
     """Return True if the given ChannelGroupM3UAccount is in compact mode."""
-    cp = _custom_properties_as_dict(group_relation.custom_properties)
+    cp = ensure_custom_properties_dict(group_relation.custom_properties)
     return bool(cp.get("compact_numbering"))
 
 
@@ -72,7 +73,7 @@ def get_group_relation_for_channel(channel):
     for rel in ChannelGroupM3UAccount.objects.filter(
         m3u_account_id=channel.auto_created_by_id
     ):
-        cp = _custom_properties_as_dict(rel.custom_properties)
+        cp = ensure_custom_properties_dict(rel.custom_properties)
         if str(cp.get("group_override", "")) == target:
             return rel
     return None
@@ -179,7 +180,7 @@ def assign_compact_numbers_for_channels(channel_ids):
         for rel in ChannelGroupM3UAccount.objects.filter(
             m3u_account_id__in={k[0] for k in unresolved}
         ):
-            cp = _custom_properties_as_dict(rel.custom_properties)
+            cp = ensure_custom_properties_dict(rel.custom_properties)
             target = cp.get("group_override")
             if not target:
                 continue
@@ -295,7 +296,7 @@ def _repack_inner(group_relation):
     account_id = group_relation.m3u_account_id
     group_id = group_relation.channel_group_id
 
-    cp = _custom_properties_as_dict(group_relation.custom_properties)
+    cp = ensure_custom_properties_dict(group_relation.custom_properties)
     sort_order = cp.get("channel_sort_order") or ""
     sort_reverse = bool(cp.get("channel_sort_reverse"))
 
diff --git a/apps/channels/epg_matching.py b/apps/channels/epg_matching.py
index c468568b..76e17c06 100644
--- a/apps/channels/epg_matching.py
+++ b/apps/channels/epg_matching.py
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ def build_epg_tvg_id_index(epg_data):
 
 def _dispatch_program_parse_for_epg_assignments(changed_associations):
     """
-    Queue parse_programs once per unique EPG id newly assigned to a channel.
+    Queue guide/program refresh for newly assigned EPG ids.
 
     bulk_update bypasses post_save, so callers must invoke this when epg_data
     actually changes (mirrors the M3U sync path).
@@ -314,24 +314,14 @@ def _dispatch_program_parse_for_epg_assignments(changed_associations):
     if not changed_associations:
         return 0
 
-    from apps.epg.tasks import parse_programs_for_tvg_id
+    from apps.epg.tasks import dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids
 
     epg_ids = {
         assoc["epg_data_id"]
         for assoc in changed_associations
         if assoc.get("epg_data_id")
     }
-    if not epg_ids:
-        return 0
-
-    dispatched = 0
-    for epg in EPGData.objects.filter(id__in=epg_ids).select_related("epg_source"):
-        source_type = epg.epg_source.source_type if epg.epg_source else None
-        if source_type in ("dummy", "schedules_direct"):
-            continue
-        parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay(epg.id)
-        dispatched += 1
-    return dispatched
+    return dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids(epg_ids)
 
 
 def _log_unchanged_epg_assignment(chan, epg_id, epg_name, epg_tvg_id, match_method):
diff --git a/apps/channels/migrations/0038_add_catchup_fields.py b/apps/channels/migrations/0038_add_catchup_fields.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8f653a3c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/channels/migrations/0038_add_catchup_fields.py
@@ -0,0 +1,101 @@
+"""Add denormalized catch-up fields to Stream and Channel."""
+
+from django.db import migrations, models
+
+
+def backfill_stream_catchup(apps, schema_editor):
+    """Derive is_catchup/catchup_days from Stream.custom_properties JSON."""
+    with schema_editor.connection.cursor() as cursor:
+        cursor.execute("""
+            UPDATE dispatcharr_channels_stream
+            SET is_catchup = TRUE,
+                catchup_days = COALESCE(
+                    CASE WHEN (custom_properties->>'tv_archive_duration') ~ '^\\d+$'
+                         THEN (custom_properties->>'tv_archive_duration')::int
+                         ELSE NULL
+                    END, 7
+                )
+            WHERE custom_properties IS NOT NULL
+              AND custom_properties != 'null'::jsonb
+              AND (
+                  custom_properties->>'tv_archive' = '1'
+                  -- JSON booleans extract as lowercase 'true' via ->>; the
+                  -- 'True' spelling covers Python-str values stored by
+                  -- older import code.
+                  OR custom_properties->>'tv_archive' = 'true'
+                  OR custom_properties->>'tv_archive' = 'True'
+              )
+        """)
+
+
+def backfill_channel_catchup(apps, schema_editor):
+    """Roll up catch-up fields from streams to channels."""
+    with schema_editor.connection.cursor() as cursor:
+        cursor.execute("""
+            UPDATE dispatcharr_channels_channel c SET
+                is_catchup = EXISTS (
+                    SELECT 1 FROM dispatcharr_channels_channelstream cs
+                    JOIN dispatcharr_channels_stream s ON s.id = cs.stream_id
+                    WHERE cs.channel_id = c.id AND s.is_catchup = TRUE
+                ),
+                catchup_days = COALESCE((
+                    SELECT MAX(s.catchup_days) FROM dispatcharr_channels_channelstream cs
+                    JOIN dispatcharr_channels_stream s ON s.id = cs.stream_id
+                    WHERE cs.channel_id = c.id AND s.is_catchup = TRUE
+                ), 0)
+        """)
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ("dispatcharr_channels", "0037_auto_sync_overhaul"),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        # Stream fields
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name="stream",
+            name="is_catchup",
+            field=models.BooleanField(
+                default=False,
+                db_index=True,
+                help_text="Whether this stream supports catch-up/timeshift (tv_archive=1)",
+            ),
+        ),
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name="stream",
+            name="catchup_days",
+            field=models.PositiveIntegerField(
+                default=0,
+                help_text="Number of days of catch-up archive available (tv_archive_duration)",
+            ),
+        ),
+        # Channel fields
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name="channel",
+            name="is_catchup",
+            field=models.BooleanField(
+                default=False,
+                db_index=True,
+                help_text="Whether any stream on this channel supports catch-up (tv_archive=1)",
+            ),
+        ),
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name="channel",
+            name="catchup_days",
+            field=models.PositiveIntegerField(
+                default=0,
+                help_text="Max catch-up archive days across all streams on this channel",
+            ),
+        ),
+        # Backfill existing data
+        migrations.RunPython(
+            backfill_stream_catchup,
+            reverse_code=migrations.RunPython.noop,
+        ),
+        migrations.RunPython(
+            backfill_channel_catchup,
+            reverse_code=migrations.RunPython.noop,
+        ),
+    ]
diff --git a/apps/channels/models.py b/apps/channels/models.py
index f900a817..fb421080 100644
--- a/apps/channels/models.py
+++ b/apps/channels/models.py
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ from django.db import models
 from django.core.exceptions import ValidationError
 from django.conf import settings
 from core.models import StreamProfile, CoreSettings
-from core.utils import RedisClient
+from core.utils import RedisClient, custom_properties_as_dict
 from apps.proxy.live_proxy.redis_keys import RedisKeys
 from apps.proxy.live_proxy.constants import ChannelMetadataField, ChannelState
 import logging
@@ -135,6 +135,17 @@ class Stream(models.Model):
         db_index=True
     )
 
+    # Populated at import from tv_archive / tv_archive_duration.
+    is_catchup = models.BooleanField(
+        default=False,
+        db_index=True,
+        help_text="Whether this stream supports catch-up/timeshift (tv_archive=1)",
+    )
+    catchup_days = models.PositiveIntegerField(
+        default=0,
+        help_text="Number of days of catch-up archive available (tv_archive_duration)",
+    )
+
     class Meta:
         # If you use m3u_account, you might do unique_together = ('name','url','m3u_account')
         verbose_name = "Stream"
@@ -364,6 +375,17 @@ class Channel(models.Model):
         help_text="The M3U account that auto-created this channel"
     )
 
+    # Populated at import; rolled up via ChannelStream signal / m3u refresh.
+    is_catchup = models.BooleanField(
+        default=False,
+        db_index=True,
+        help_text="Whether any stream on this channel supports catch-up (tv_archive=1)",
+    )
+    catchup_days = models.PositiveIntegerField(
+        default=0,
+        help_text="Max catch-up archive days across all streams on this channel",
+    )
+
     # Hidden channels are excluded from HDHR, M3U, EPG, and XC output queries.
     # Auto-sync still recognizes them so they are not recreated when their
     # underlying provider stream persists; this is an output-layer concern, not
@@ -626,11 +648,11 @@ class Channel(models.Model):
 
     def _release_stale_stream_assignment(self, redis_client, stream_id: int) -> None:
         """Release pool counters and remove stale channel/stream assignment keys."""
+        profile_id = None
         profile_id_bytes = redis_client.get(f"stream_profile:{stream_id}")
         if profile_id_bytes:
             try:
                 profile_id = int(profile_id_bytes)
-                release_profile_slot(profile_id, redis_client)
             except (ValueError, TypeError):
                 logger.debug(
                     "Invalid profile ID for stale assignment on stream %s: %s",
@@ -638,6 +660,32 @@ class Channel(models.Model):
                     profile_id_bytes,
                 )
 
+        if profile_id is None:
+            metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(str(self.uuid))
+            meta_profile_id = redis_client.hget(
+                metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.M3U_PROFILE
+            )
+            if meta_profile_id:
+                try:
+                    profile_id = int(meta_profile_id)
+                except (ValueError, TypeError):
+                    logger.debug(
+                        "Invalid profile ID in metadata for stale assignment on "
+                        "channel %s: %s",
+                        self.uuid,
+                        meta_profile_id,
+                    )
+
+        if profile_id is not None:
+            release_profile_slot(profile_id, redis_client)
+        else:
+            logger.warning(
+                "Channel %s: releasing stale stream %s assignment without profile "
+                "info - profile_connections may leak",
+                self.uuid,
+                stream_id,
+            )
+
         redis_client.delete(f"channel_stream:{self.id}")
         redis_client.delete(f"stream_profile:{stream_id}")
 
@@ -1093,6 +1141,13 @@ class ChannelGroupM3UAccount(models.Model):
     def __str__(self):
         return f"{self.channel_group.name} - {self.m3u_account.name} (Enabled: {self.enabled})"
 
+    def save(self, *args, **kwargs):
+        if self.custom_properties is not None and not isinstance(
+            self.custom_properties, dict
+        ):
+            self.custom_properties = custom_properties_as_dict(self.custom_properties)
+        super().save(*args, **kwargs)
+
 
 class Logo(models.Model):
     name = models.CharField(max_length=255)
diff --git a/apps/channels/serializers.py b/apps/channels/serializers.py
index 9b7d3a2a..d62b480e 100644
--- a/apps/channels/serializers.py
+++ b/apps/channels/serializers.py
@@ -221,17 +221,6 @@ class ChannelGroupM3UAccountSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
 
         return data
 
-    def to_internal_value(self, data):
-        # Accept both dict and JSON string for custom_properties (for backward compatibility)
-        val = data.get("custom_properties")
-        if isinstance(val, str):
-            try:
-                data["custom_properties"] = json.loads(val)
-            except Exception:
-                pass
-
-        return super().to_internal_value(data)
-
     def validate(self, attrs):
         # Partial PATCHes only carry submitted fields; fill missing
         # start/end from the instance so the validator catches a PATCH
@@ -459,6 +448,7 @@ class ChannelSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
             "logo_id",
             "user_level",
             "is_adult",
+            "is_catchup",
             "hidden_from_output",
             "auto_created",
             "auto_created_by",
@@ -562,10 +552,13 @@ class ChannelSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
         return LogoSerializer(obj.logo).data
 
     def get_streams(self, obj):
-        """Retrieve ordered stream IDs for GET requests."""
-        return StreamSerializer(
-            obj.streams.all().order_by("channelstream__order"), many=True
-        ).data
+        """Retrieve ordered streams for GET requests using prefetched channelstream_set."""
+        ordered_streams = [
+            cs.stream
+            for cs in obj.channelstream_set.all()
+            if cs.stream_id is not None
+        ]
+        return StreamSerializer(ordered_streams, many=True).data
 
     def create(self, validated_data):
         streams = validated_data.pop("streams", [])
diff --git a/apps/channels/signals.py b/apps/channels/signals.py
index 54dd30fc..1c3d00ef 100644
--- a/apps/channels/signals.py
+++ b/apps/channels/signals.py
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ from django.dispatch import receiver
 from django.utils.timezone import now, is_aware, make_aware
 from celery.result import AsyncResult
 from django_celery_beat.models import ClockedSchedule, PeriodicTask
-from .models import Channel, Stream, ChannelProfile, ChannelProfileMembership, Recording
+from .models import Channel, Stream, ChannelStream, ChannelProfile, ChannelProfileMembership, Recording
 from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount
 from apps.epg.tasks import parse_programs_for_tvg_id
 import json
@@ -201,18 +201,13 @@ def refresh_epg_programs(sender, instance, created, **kwargs):
     if not created and kwargs.get('update_fields') and 'epg_data' in kwargs['update_fields']:
         logger.info(f"Channel {instance.id} ({instance.name}) EPG data updated, refreshing program data")
         if instance.epg_data:
-            # Skip XMLTV program parser for SD sources — program data is handled
-            # by fetch_schedules_direct() directly.
-            if instance.epg_data.epg_source and instance.epg_data.epg_source.source_type == 'schedules_direct':
-                logger.info(f"Skipping XMLTV parse for SD source {instance.epg_data.tvg_id}")
+            if instance.epg_data.epg_source and instance.epg_data.epg_source.source_type == 'dummy':
                 return
             logger.info(f"Triggering EPG program refresh for {instance.epg_data.tvg_id}")
             parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay(instance.epg_data.id)
     # For new channels with EPG data, also refresh
     elif created and instance.epg_data:
-        # Skip XMLTV program parser for SD sources
-        if instance.epg_data.epg_source and instance.epg_data.epg_source.source_type == 'schedules_direct':
-            logger.info(f"Skipping XMLTV parse for SD source {instance.epg_data.tvg_id}")
+        if instance.epg_data.epg_source and instance.epg_data.epg_source.source_type == 'dummy':
             return
         logger.info(f"New channel {instance.id} ({instance.name}) created with EPG data, refreshing program data")
         parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay(instance.epg_data.id)
@@ -374,3 +369,20 @@ def schedule_task_on_save(sender, instance, created, **kwargs):
 @receiver(post_delete, sender=Recording)
 def revoke_task_on_delete(sender, instance, **kwargs):
     revoke_task(instance.task_id)
+
+
+@receiver([post_save, post_delete], sender=ChannelStream)
+def update_channel_catchup_fields(sender, instance, **kwargs):
+    """Roll up catch-up flags from active streams (UI path; import uses SQL rollup)."""
+    from django.db.models import Max
+
+    channel = instance.channel
+    catchup_qs = channel.streams.filter(
+        is_catchup=True,
+        m3u_account__is_active=True,
+    )
+    max_days = catchup_qs.aggregate(max_days=Max("catchup_days"))["max_days"]
+    Channel.objects.filter(pk=channel.pk).update(
+        is_catchup=catchup_qs.exists(),
+        catchup_days=max_days or 0,
+    )
diff --git a/apps/channels/tasks.py b/apps/channels/tasks.py
index 79058c3c..1250607f 100755
--- a/apps/channels/tasks.py
+++ b/apps/channels/tasks.py
@@ -1181,12 +1181,13 @@ def _dvr_ffmpeg_retry_backoff_seconds(retry_index):
 
 def _dvr_build_ffmpeg_cmd(stream_url, recording_id, hls_m3u8, hls_seg_pattern, hls_start_number):
     """Build the FFmpeg command for DVR HLS segment recording."""
+    from core.utils import dispatcharr_dvr_user_agent
     return [
         "ffmpeg", "-y",
         "-reconnect", "1",
         "-reconnect_streamed", "1",
         "-reconnect_delay_max", "5",
-        "-user_agent", f"Dispatcharr-DVR/recording-{recording_id}",
+        "-user_agent", dispatcharr_dvr_user_agent(recording_id),
         # Regenerate monotonic PTS to handle erratic/discontinuous timestamps
         # from IPTV sources.
         "-fflags", "+genpts",
diff --git a/apps/channels/tests/test_catchup_utils.py b/apps/channels/tests/test_catchup_utils.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d79eec11
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/channels/tests/test_catchup_utils.py
@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+from django.test import RequestFactory, SimpleTestCase, TestCase
+
+from apps.accounts.models import User
+from apps.channels.models import Channel, ChannelStream, Stream
+from apps.channels.utils import resolve_xc_epg_prev_days
+from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount
+
+
+class ResolveXcEpgPrevDaysTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+        self.user = User(username="xc-prev", custom_properties={})
+
+    def test_url_prev_days_zero_is_explicit(self):
+        request = self.factory.get("/xmltv.php?prev_days=0")
+        self.assertEqual(resolve_xc_epg_prev_days(request, self.user), 0)
+
+    def test_user_epg_prev_days_used_when_url_omitted(self):
+        self.user.custom_properties = {"epg_prev_days": 5}
+        request = self.factory.get("/xmltv.php")
+        self.assertEqual(resolve_xc_epg_prev_days(request, self.user), 5)
+
+    @patch("apps.channels.utils.compute_provider_archive_days_capped", return_value=14)
+    def test_auto_detect_only_when_no_url_or_user_default(self, mock_compute):
+        request = self.factory.get("/xmltv.php")
+        self.assertEqual(resolve_xc_epg_prev_days(request, self.user), 14)
+        mock_compute.assert_called_once()
+
+    @patch("apps.channels.utils.compute_provider_archive_days_capped", return_value=14)
+    def test_per_channel_epg_skips_global_auto_detect(self, mock_compute):
+        request = self.factory.get("/player_api.php")
+        self.assertEqual(
+            resolve_xc_epg_prev_days(request, self.user, auto_detect_fallback=False),
+            0,
+        )
+        mock_compute.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch("apps.channels.utils.compute_provider_archive_days_capped", return_value=14)
+    def test_user_default_prevents_auto_detect(self, mock_compute):
+        self.user.custom_properties = {"epg_prev_days": 3}
+        request = self.factory.get("/xmltv.php")
+        self.assertEqual(resolve_xc_epg_prev_days(request, self.user), 3)
+        mock_compute.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch("apps.channels.utils.compute_provider_archive_days_capped", return_value=14)
+    @patch("core.models.CoreSettings.get_xmltv_prev_days_override", return_value=7)
+    def test_epg_settings_override_prevents_auto_detect(self, _override, mock_compute):
+        request = self.factory.get("/xmltv.php")
+        self.assertEqual(resolve_xc_epg_prev_days(request, self.user), 7)
+        mock_compute.assert_not_called()
+
+
+class CatchupRollupActiveAccountTests(TestCase):
+    """Denormalized catch-up flags ignore disabled M3U accounts."""
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setUpTestData(cls):
+        cls.inactive = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name="catchup-inactive",
+            server_url="http://example.test",
+            account_type="XC",
+            is_active=False,
+        )
+
+    def test_channelstream_signal_ignores_inactive_catchup_stream(self):
+        channel = Channel.objects.create(name="inactive-only")
+        stream = Stream.objects.create(
+            name="inactive-catchup",
+            url="http://example.test/inactive",
+            m3u_account=self.inactive,
+            is_catchup=True,
+            catchup_days=9,
+        )
+        ChannelStream.objects.create(channel=channel, stream=stream, order=0)
+
+        channel.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertFalse(channel.is_catchup)
+        self.assertEqual(channel.catchup_days, 0)
+
+    def test_rollup_ignores_inactive_catchup_stream(self):
+        from apps.m3u.tasks import rollup_channel_catchup_fields
+
+        channel = Channel.objects.create(name="rollup-inactive-only")
+        stream = Stream.objects.create(
+            name="rollup-inactive-catchup",
+            url="http://example.test/rollup-inactive",
+            m3u_account=self.inactive,
+            is_catchup=True,
+            catchup_days=9,
+        )
+        ChannelStream.objects.create(channel=channel, stream=stream, order=0)
+        Channel.objects.filter(pk=channel.pk).update(is_catchup=True, catchup_days=9)
+
+        rollup_channel_catchup_fields(self.inactive.id)
+
+        channel.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertFalse(channel.is_catchup)
+        self.assertEqual(channel.catchup_days, 0)
diff --git a/apps/channels/tests/test_channel_api.py b/apps/channels/tests/test_channel_api.py
index 363f5925..5d60a8da 100644
--- a/apps/channels/tests/test_channel_api.py
+++ b/apps/channels/tests/test_channel_api.py
@@ -504,3 +504,72 @@ class SeriesRuleAPITests(TestCase):
     def test_bulk_remove_requires_tvg_id_or_title(self):
         resp = self.client.post(self.bulk_remove_url, {}, format="json")
         self.assertEqual(resp.status_code, status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST)
+
+
+class ChannelListIncludeStreamsQueryTests(TestCase):
+    """include_streams=true must not issue one stream query per channel."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        from apps.channels.models import ChannelStream, Stream
+        from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount
+
+        self.user = User.objects.create_user(username="list_admin", password="x")
+        self.user.user_level = 10
+        self.user.save()
+        self.client = APIClient()
+        self.client.force_authenticate(user=self.user)
+
+        self.account = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name="list-test-account",
+            account_type="XC",
+            username="user",
+            password="pass",
+        )
+        self.group = ChannelGroup.objects.create(name=f"List Group {self.id}")
+
+    def _add_channel_with_stream(self, number):
+        from apps.channels.models import ChannelStream, Stream
+
+        channel = Channel.objects.create(
+            channel_number=float(number),
+            name=f"Channel {number}",
+            channel_group=self.group,
+        )
+        stream = Stream.objects.create(
+            name=f"Stream {number}",
+            url=f"http://example.com/{number}.ts",
+            m3u_account=self.account,
+        )
+        ChannelStream.objects.create(channel=channel, stream=stream, order=0)
+        return channel
+
+    def _query_count_for_list(self):
+        from django.db import connection
+        from django.test.utils import CaptureQueriesContext
+
+        with CaptureQueriesContext(connection) as ctx:
+            response = self.client.get(
+                "/api/channels/channels/",
+                {"page": 1, "page_size": 50, "include_streams": "true"},
+            )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, status.HTTP_200_OK)
+        return len(ctx.captured_queries)
+
+    def test_include_streams_query_count_stable_as_channels_grow(self):
+        self._add_channel_with_stream(1)
+        self._add_channel_with_stream(2)
+        self._add_channel_with_stream(3)
+        q_small = self._query_count_for_list()
+
+        self._add_channel_with_stream(4)
+        self._add_channel_with_stream(5)
+        self._add_channel_with_stream(6)
+        self._add_channel_with_stream(7)
+        q_large = self._query_count_for_list()
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            q_small,
+            q_large,
+            "include_streams list should use prefetched channelstream_set, "
+            "not one streams M2M query per channel",
+        )
diff --git a/apps/channels/tests/test_recording_playback_auth.py b/apps/channels/tests/test_recording_playback_auth.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..87cc251f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/channels/tests/test_recording_playback_auth.py
@@ -0,0 +1,193 @@
+"""Tests for DVR recording playback authentication (file/hls endpoints)."""
+import os
+import shutil
+import tempfile
+from types import SimpleNamespace
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+from django.test import TestCase, override_settings
+from django.utils import timezone
+from rest_framework.test import APIClient
+from rest_framework_simplejwt.tokens import RefreshToken
+
+from apps.channels.api_views import _recording_auth_query_suffix
+from apps.channels.models import Channel, Recording
+
+
+def _make_admin():
+    from django.contrib.auth import get_user_model
+
+    User = get_user_model()
+    user, _ = User.objects.get_or_create(
+        username="recording_playback_admin",
+        defaults={"user_level": User.UserLevel.ADMIN},
+    )
+    user.user_level = User.UserLevel.ADMIN
+    user.set_password("pass")
+    user.save()
+    return user
+
+
+@override_settings(ALLOWED_HOSTS=["testserver"])
+@patch("apps.channels.api_views.network_access_allowed", return_value=True)
+class RecordingPlaybackAuthTests(TestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.channel = Channel.objects.create(channel_number=42, name="Playback Auth Channel")
+        self.user = _make_admin()
+        self.client = APIClient()
+        self.tmp = tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(suffix=".mkv", delete=False)
+        self.tmp.write(b"\x00" * 1024)
+        self.tmp.close()
+        self.hls_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp(prefix="dvr_playback_auth_hls_")
+        with open(os.path.join(self.hls_dir, "index.m3u8"), "w", encoding="utf-8") as playlist:
+            playlist.write("#EXTM3U\n#EXTINF:4.0,\nseg_00001.ts\n")
+        with open(os.path.join(self.hls_dir, "seg_00001.ts"), "wb") as segment:
+            segment.write(b"\x00" * 188)
+        now = timezone.now()
+        self.recording = Recording.objects.create(
+            channel=self.channel,
+            start_time=now,
+            end_time=now,
+            custom_properties={
+                "status": "completed",
+                "file_path": self.tmp.name,
+                "file_name": "test.mkv",
+            },
+        )
+
+    def tearDown(self):
+        if os.path.exists(self.tmp.name):
+            os.unlink(self.tmp.name)
+        if os.path.isdir(self.hls_dir):
+            shutil.rmtree(self.hls_dir, ignore_errors=True)
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _jwt_for(user):
+        return str(RefreshToken.for_user(user).access_token)
+
+    def test_file_requires_authentication(self, _mock_network):
+        response = self.client.get(
+            f"/api/channels/recordings/{self.recording.id}/file/"
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 403)
+
+    def test_file_accepts_jwt_query_param(self, _mock_network):
+        token = self._jwt_for(self.user)
+        response = self.client.get(
+            f"/api/channels/recordings/{self.recording.id}/file/",
+            {"token": token},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+
+    def test_file_redirect_to_hls_preserves_token(self, _mock_network):
+        pending = os.path.join(self.hls_dir, "pending.mkv")
+        now = timezone.now()
+        in_progress = Recording.objects.create(
+            channel=self.channel,
+            start_time=now,
+            end_time=now,
+            custom_properties={
+                "status": "recording",
+                "_hls_dir": self.hls_dir,
+                "file_path": pending,
+            },
+        )
+        token = self._jwt_for(self.user)
+        response = self.client.get(
+            f"/api/channels/recordings/{in_progress.id}/file/",
+            {"token": token},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 302)
+        self.assertIn("token=", response["Location"])
+        self.assertIn("/hls/index.m3u8", response["Location"])
+
+    def test_hls_playlist_rewrites_segments_with_token_when_present(self, _mock_network):
+        now = timezone.now()
+        hls_rec = Recording.objects.create(
+            channel=self.channel,
+            start_time=now,
+            end_time=now,
+            custom_properties={
+                "status": "recording",
+                "_hls_dir": self.hls_dir,
+            },
+        )
+        token = self._jwt_for(self.user)
+        response = self.client.get(
+            f"/api/channels/recordings/{hls_rec.id}/hls/index.m3u8",
+            {"token": token},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        body = response.content.decode("utf-8")
+        self.assertIn("token=", body)
+        self.assertIn("seg_00001.ts", body)
+
+    def test_hls_playlist_omits_token_when_not_in_request(self, _mock_network):
+        now = timezone.now()
+        hls_rec = Recording.objects.create(
+            channel=self.channel,
+            start_time=now,
+            end_time=now,
+            custom_properties={
+                "status": "recording",
+                "_hls_dir": self.hls_dir,
+            },
+        )
+        token = self._jwt_for(self.user)
+        response = self.client.get(
+            f"/api/channels/recordings/{hls_rec.id}/hls/index.m3u8",
+            HTTP_AUTHORIZATION=f"Bearer {token}",
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        body = response.content.decode("utf-8")
+        self.assertIn("seg_00001.ts", body)
+        self.assertNotIn("token=", body)
+
+    def test_hls_segment_accepts_jwt_query_param(self, _mock_network):
+        now = timezone.now()
+        hls_rec = Recording.objects.create(
+            channel=self.channel,
+            start_time=now,
+            end_time=now,
+            custom_properties={
+                "status": "recording",
+                "_hls_dir": self.hls_dir,
+            },
+        )
+        token = self._jwt_for(self.user)
+        response = self.client.get(
+            f"/api/channels/recordings/{hls_rec.id}/hls/seg_00001.ts",
+            {"token": token},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+
+    def test_hls_redirect_to_file_preserves_token(self, _mock_network):
+        now = timezone.now()
+        hls_rec = Recording.objects.create(
+            channel=self.channel,
+            start_time=now,
+            end_time=now,
+            custom_properties={
+                "status": "completed",
+                "file_path": self.tmp.name,
+                "file_name": "test.mkv",
+            },
+        )
+        token = self._jwt_for(self.user)
+        response = self.client.get(
+            f"/api/channels/recordings/{hls_rec.id}/hls/index.m3u8",
+            {"token": token},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 302)
+        self.assertIn("token=", response["Location"])
+        self.assertIn("/file/", response["Location"])
+
+
+class RecordingAuthQuerySuffixTests(TestCase):
+    def test_empty_when_no_token(self):
+        request = SimpleNamespace(GET={})
+        self.assertEqual(_recording_auth_query_suffix(request), "")
+
+    def test_includes_token_when_present(self):
+        request = SimpleNamespace(GET={"token": "abc123"})
+        self.assertEqual(_recording_auth_query_suffix(request), "?token=abc123")
diff --git a/apps/channels/tests/test_ts_proxy_ghost_clients.py b/apps/channels/tests/test_ts_proxy_ghost_clients.py
index 6742cf4b..3cc7aa9e 100644
--- a/apps/channels/tests/test_ts_proxy_ghost_clients.py
+++ b/apps/channels/tests/test_ts_proxy_ghost_clients.py
@@ -247,6 +247,14 @@ class BasicStatsGhostClientTests(TestCase):
         redis.scard.return_value = len(client_ids)
         redis.smembers.return_value = client_ids
         redis.hget.return_value = None  # individual field lookups
+        redis.hmget.return_value = [
+            b'VLC/3.0',
+            b'127.0.0.1',
+            b'1773500000.0',
+            None,
+            b'mpegts',
+            None,
+        ]
 
         # Pipeline for remove_ghost_clients
         pipe = MagicMock()
diff --git a/apps/channels/tests/test_ts_proxy_keepalive.py b/apps/channels/tests/test_ts_proxy_keepalive.py
index b8fb524a..8645a158 100644
--- a/apps/channels/tests/test_ts_proxy_keepalive.py
+++ b/apps/channels/tests/test_ts_proxy_keepalive.py
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ class DoStatsUpdateTests(TestCase):
         mock_redis.scan.return_value = (0, [])
 
         with patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.client_manager.send_websocket_update") as mock_ws, \
-             patch("redis.Redis.from_url", return_value=mock_redis):
+             patch("core.utils.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=mock_redis):
             cm._do_stats_update()
 
         mock_ws.assert_called_once()
@@ -231,25 +231,25 @@ class DoStatsUpdateTests(TestCase):
         """Redis failure must be swallowed (logged), not propagated."""
         cm = self._make_client_manager()
 
-        with patch("redis.Redis.from_url", side_effect=Exception("Redis down")):
+        with patch("core.utils.RedisClient.get_client", side_effect=Exception("Redis down")):
             try:
                 cm._do_stats_update()
             except Exception as e:
                 self.fail(f"_do_stats_update raised an exception: {e}")
 
-    def test_do_stats_update_scans_channel_client_keys(self):
-        """Must scan for live:channel:*:clients pattern."""
+    def test_do_stats_update_scans_channel_metadata_keys(self):
+        """Must scan for live:channel:*:metadata pattern."""
         cm = self._make_client_manager()
 
         mock_redis = MagicMock()
         mock_redis.scan.return_value = (0, [])
 
         with patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.client_manager.send_websocket_update"), \
-             patch("redis.Redis.from_url", return_value=mock_redis):
+             patch("core.utils.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=mock_redis):
             cm._do_stats_update()
 
         scan_call = mock_redis.scan.call_args
-        self.assertIn("live:channel:*:clients", str(scan_call))
+        self.assertIn("live:channel:*:metadata", str(scan_call))
 
 
 # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
diff --git a/apps/channels/tests/test_ts_proxy_teardown.py b/apps/channels/tests/test_ts_proxy_teardown.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b76918ac
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/channels/tests/test_ts_proxy_teardown.py
@@ -0,0 +1,984 @@
+"""Tests for multi-worker channel teardown coordination."""
+import time
+from unittest.mock import ANY, MagicMock, patch
+
+from django.test import TestCase
+
+from apps.proxy.live_proxy.constants import ChannelMetadataField, ChannelState
+from apps.proxy.live_proxy.input.buffer import StreamBuffer
+from apps.proxy.live_proxy.input.manager import StreamManager
+from apps.proxy.live_proxy.redis_keys import RedisKeys
+from apps.proxy.live_proxy.server import ProxyServer
+from apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service import ChannelService
+
+
+CHANNEL_ID = "00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000099"
+
+
+def _configure_ownership_pipeline(
+    redis,
+    *,
+    stop_exists=0,
+    metadata_exists=1,
+    client_count=0,
+    owner=None,
+    disconnect=None,
+    state=None,
+):
+    pipe = MagicMock()
+    redis.pipeline.return_value = pipe
+    pipe.execute.return_value = (
+        stop_exists,
+        metadata_exists,
+        client_count,
+        owner,
+        disconnect,
+        state,
+    )
+    return pipe
+
+
+def _mock_proxy_server(redis_client=None):
+    server = MagicMock()
+    server.redis_client = redis_client or MagicMock()
+    server._stopping_channels = set()
+    return server
+
+
+class ChannelTeardownAvailabilityTests(TestCase):
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ProxyServer.get_instance")
+    def test_teardown_active_when_stopping_key_exists(self, mock_get_instance):
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        redis.exists.side_effect = lambda key: key == RedisKeys.channel_stopping(CHANNEL_ID)
+        mock_get_instance.return_value = _mock_proxy_server(redis)
+
+        self.assertTrue(ChannelService.is_channel_teardown_active(CHANNEL_ID))
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ProxyServer.get_instance")
+    def test_teardown_active_when_metadata_state_is_stopping(self, mock_get_instance):
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        redis.exists.return_value = False
+        redis.hget.return_value = ChannelState.STOPPING.encode()
+        mock_get_instance.return_value = _mock_proxy_server(redis)
+
+        self.assertTrue(ChannelService.is_channel_teardown_active(CHANNEL_ID))
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ProxyServer.get_instance")
+    def test_shutdown_pending_within_delay_window(self, mock_get_instance, mock_delay):
+        mock_delay.return_value = 5
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        redis.exists.return_value = False
+        redis.get.return_value = str(time.time() - 2).encode()
+        mock_get_instance.return_value = _mock_proxy_server(redis)
+
+        self.assertTrue(ChannelService.is_shutdown_pending(CHANNEL_ID))
+        self.assertFalse(ChannelService.is_channel_unavailable_for_new_clients(CHANNEL_ID))
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ProxyServer.get_instance")
+    def test_cancel_pending_shutdown_clears_disconnect_key(self, mock_get_instance, mock_delay):
+        mock_delay.return_value = 30
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        redis.exists.side_effect = lambda key: "last_client_disconnect" in key
+        redis.get.return_value = None
+        redis.hget.return_value = ChannelState.ACTIVE.encode()
+        mock_get_instance.return_value = _mock_proxy_server(redis)
+
+        self.assertTrue(ChannelService.cancel_pending_shutdown(CHANNEL_ID))
+        redis.delete.assert_any_call(RedisKeys.last_client_disconnect(CHANNEL_ID))
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ProxyServer.get_instance")
+    def test_cancel_pending_shutdown_skips_during_active_stop(self, mock_get_instance, mock_delay):
+        mock_delay.return_value = 30
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        redis.exists.return_value = True
+        server = _mock_proxy_server(redis)
+        server._stopping_channels = {CHANNEL_ID}
+        mock_get_instance.return_value = server
+
+        self.assertFalse(ChannelService.cancel_pending_shutdown(CHANNEL_ID))
+        redis.delete.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ProxyServer.get_instance")
+    def test_cancel_pending_shutdown_skips_real_teardown_without_grace(self, mock_get_instance, mock_delay):
+        mock_delay.return_value = 30
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        redis.exists.side_effect = lambda key: "stopping" in key
+        redis.get.return_value = None
+        redis.hget.return_value = ChannelState.STOPPING.encode()
+        mock_get_instance.return_value = _mock_proxy_server(redis)
+
+        self.assertFalse(ChannelService.cancel_pending_shutdown(CHANNEL_ID))
+        redis.hset.assert_not_called()
+        redis.delete.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ProxyServer.get_instance")
+    def test_shutdown_pending_expired_after_delay(self, mock_get_instance, mock_delay):
+        mock_delay.return_value = 5
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        redis.exists.return_value = False
+        redis.get.return_value = str(time.time() - 10).encode()
+        mock_get_instance.return_value = _mock_proxy_server(redis)
+
+        self.assertFalse(ChannelService.is_shutdown_pending(CHANNEL_ID))
+
+
+class ClientManagerAddClientTests(TestCase):
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ChannelService.cancel_pending_shutdown", return_value=False)
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.client_manager.send_websocket_update")
+    def test_add_client_stores_ip_and_user_agent_in_redis(self, _mock_ws, _mock_cancel):
+        from apps.proxy.live_proxy.client_manager import ClientManager
+
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        cm = ClientManager(CHANNEL_ID, redis_client=redis, worker_id="worker-1")
+        cm.proxy_server = MagicMock()
+
+        result = cm.add_client(
+            "client-1",
+            "10.0.2.163",
+            user_agent="VLC/3.0.21",
+        )
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, 1)
+        mapping = redis.hset.call_args[1]["mapping"]
+        self.assertEqual(mapping["ip_address"], "10.0.2.163")
+        self.assertEqual(mapping["user_agent"], "VLC/3.0.21")
+
+
+class LocalStreamActivityTests(TestCase):
+    def _make_server(self):
+        with patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=MagicMock()):
+            server = ProxyServer()
+        server.worker_id = "testhost:1"
+        server.stream_managers = {}
+        server.stream_buffers = {}
+        server.client_managers = {}
+        server.profile_managers = {}
+        server.profile_buffers = {}
+        server._live_stream_managers = {}
+        server._stopping_channels = set()
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        server.stop_all_output_formats = MagicMock()
+        server.stop_all_output_profiles = MagicMock()
+        return server
+
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_join_stream_thread")
+    def test_stop_local_stream_activity_stops_live_manager(self, mock_join):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        manager = MagicMock()
+        server._live_stream_managers[CHANNEL_ID] = manager
+
+        server._stop_local_stream_activity(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        manager.stop.assert_called_once()
+        mock_join.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+        self.assertNotIn(CHANNEL_ID, server._live_stream_managers)
+
+
+class OrphanMetadataCleanupTests(TestCase):
+    def _make_server(self):
+        with patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=MagicMock()):
+            server = ProxyServer()
+        server.worker_id = "testhost:1"
+        server.stream_managers = {}
+        server.stream_buffers = {}
+        server.client_managers = {}
+        server.profile_managers = {}
+        server.profile_buffers = {}
+        server._live_stream_managers = {}
+        server._stopping_channels = set()
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        return server
+
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_clean_redis_keys")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_stop_local_stream_activity")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_has_local_upstream_activity", return_value=True)
+    def test_orphan_metadata_stops_local_processes_before_redis(
+        self, mock_has_upstream, mock_stop_local, mock_clean_redis
+    ):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(CHANNEL_ID)
+        server.redis_client.keys.return_value = [metadata_key.encode()]
+        server.redis_client.hgetall.return_value = {
+            b"owner": b"",
+            b"state": b"unknown",
+        }
+        server.redis_client.exists.return_value = False
+        server.redis_client.scard.return_value = 0
+
+        server._check_orphaned_metadata()
+
+        mock_has_upstream.assert_called_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+        mock_stop_local.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+        mock_clean_redis.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_clean_redis_keys")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_broadcast_upstream_stop")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_stop_local_stream_activity")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_has_local_upstream_activity", return_value=False)
+    def test_orphan_metadata_remote_channel_broadcasts_stop(
+        self, mock_has_upstream, mock_stop_local, mock_broadcast, mock_clean_redis
+    ):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(CHANNEL_ID)
+        server.redis_client.keys.return_value = [metadata_key.encode()]
+        server.redis_client.hgetall.return_value = {b"owner": b"", b"state": b"unknown"}
+        server.redis_client.exists.return_value = False
+        server.redis_client.scard.return_value = 0
+
+        server._check_orphaned_metadata()
+
+        mock_broadcast.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+        mock_stop_local.assert_not_called()
+        mock_clean_redis.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+
+class OrphanChannelCleanupTests(TestCase):
+    def _make_server(self):
+        with patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=MagicMock()):
+            server = ProxyServer()
+        server.worker_id = "testhost:1"
+        server.stream_managers = {}
+        server.stream_buffers = {}
+        server.client_managers = {}
+        server.profile_managers = {}
+        server.profile_buffers = {}
+        server._live_stream_managers = {}
+        server._stopping_channels = set()
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        server.get_channel_owner = MagicMock(return_value=None)
+        return server
+
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_clean_redis_keys")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_stop_local_stream_activity")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_has_local_upstream_activity", return_value=True)
+    def test_orphan_channel_stops_local_before_redis(
+        self, mock_has_upstream, mock_stop_local, mock_clean_redis
+    ):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(CHANNEL_ID)
+        server.redis_client.keys.return_value = [metadata_key.encode()]
+        server.redis_client.scard.return_value = 0
+
+        server._check_orphaned_channels()
+
+        mock_stop_local.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+        mock_clean_redis.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+
+class StreamManagerOwnershipTests(TestCase):
+    def test_still_owner_false_when_different_worker(self):
+        buffer = MagicMock()
+        _configure_ownership_pipeline(
+            buffer.redis_client,
+            owner=b"worker-b",
+        )
+        manager = StreamManager(
+            CHANNEL_ID, "http://example/stream", buffer, worker_id="worker-a"
+        )
+
+        self.assertFalse(manager._still_owner())
+
+    def test_still_owner_true_when_owner_lock_expired_but_not_stopping(self):
+        buffer = MagicMock()
+        _configure_ownership_pipeline(
+            buffer.redis_client,
+            client_count=0,
+            owner=None,
+            state=ChannelState.CONNECTING.encode(),
+        )
+        manager = StreamManager(
+            CHANNEL_ID, "http://example/stream", buffer, worker_id="worker-a"
+        )
+
+        self.assertTrue(manager._still_owner())
+
+    def test_still_owner_false_when_channel_stopping_key_set(self):
+        buffer = MagicMock()
+        _configure_ownership_pipeline(
+            buffer.redis_client,
+            stop_exists=1,
+        )
+        manager = StreamManager(
+            CHANNEL_ID, "http://example/stream", buffer, worker_id="worker-a"
+        )
+
+        self.assertFalse(manager._still_owner())
+
+    def test_update_bytes_skipped_after_ownership_lost(self):
+        buffer = MagicMock()
+        _configure_ownership_pipeline(
+            buffer.redis_client,
+            owner=b"other-worker",
+        )
+        manager = StreamManager(
+            CHANNEL_ID, "http://example/stream", buffer, worker_id="worker-a"
+        )
+        manager.bytes_processed = 1000
+
+        manager._update_bytes_processed(500)
+
+        buffer.redis_client.hincrby.assert_not_called()
+
+
+class StreamBufferStopTests(TestCase):
+    def test_stop_discards_local_data_without_redis_writes(self):
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        buffer = StreamBuffer(channel_id=CHANNEL_ID, redis_client=redis)
+        buffer._write_buffer = bytearray(b"x" * 376)
+
+        buffer.stop()
+
+        self.assertTrue(buffer.stopping)
+        self.assertEqual(len(buffer._write_buffer), 0)
+        redis.incr.assert_not_called()
+        redis.setex.assert_not_called()
+        redis.delete.assert_not_called()
+
+
+class StopChannelTeardownTests(TestCase):
+    def _make_server(self):
+        with patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=MagicMock()):
+            server = ProxyServer()
+        server.worker_id = "testhost:1"
+        server.stream_managers = {}
+        server.stream_buffers = {}
+        server.client_managers = {}
+        server.profile_managers = {}
+        server.profile_buffers = {}
+        server._live_stream_managers = {}
+        server._stopping_channels = set()
+        server._stopping_since = {}
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        server.redis_client.exists.return_value = False
+        server.am_i_owner = MagicMock(return_value=False)
+        server._collect_channel_stop_event_data = MagicMock(return_value=None)
+        server.release_ownership = MagicMock()
+        return server
+
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_spawn_channel_stop_event")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_clean_redis_keys")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_stop_local_stream_activity")
+    def test_stop_channel_cleans_redis_before_blocking_local_stop(
+        self, mock_stop_local, mock_clean_redis, mock_spawn_event
+    ):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        call_order = []
+
+        def stop_local(channel_id):
+            call_order.append("local")
+
+        def clean_redis(channel_id):
+            call_order.append("redis")
+
+        mock_stop_local.side_effect = stop_local
+        mock_clean_redis.side_effect = clean_redis
+
+        server.stop_channel(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        self.assertEqual(call_order, ["redis", "local"])
+        mock_spawn_event.assert_called_once_with(None)
+
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_spawn_channel_stop_event")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_clean_redis_keys")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_stop_local_stream_activity", side_effect=RuntimeError("boom"))
+    def test_stop_channel_cleans_redis_in_finally_when_local_stop_fails(
+        self, mock_stop_local, mock_clean_redis, mock_spawn_event
+    ):
+        server = self._make_server()
+
+        result = server.stop_channel(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        self.assertFalse(result)
+        mock_clean_redis.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+        mock_spawn_event.assert_not_called()
+        self.assertNotIn(CHANNEL_ID, server._stopping_channels)
+
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_spawn_channel_stop_event")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_clean_redis_keys")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_stop_local_stream_activity")
+    def test_stop_channel_owner_releases_after_redis_cleanup(
+        self, mock_stop_local, mock_clean_redis, mock_spawn_event
+    ):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        server.am_i_owner.return_value = True
+        stop_data = {"channel_id": CHANNEL_ID}
+        server._collect_channel_stop_event_data.return_value = stop_data
+        call_order = []
+
+        def stop_local(channel_id):
+            call_order.append("local")
+
+        def release(channel_id):
+            call_order.append("release")
+
+        def clean_redis(channel_id):
+            call_order.append("redis")
+
+        mock_stop_local.side_effect = stop_local
+        server.release_ownership.side_effect = release
+        mock_clean_redis.side_effect = clean_redis
+
+        server.stop_channel(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        self.assertEqual(call_order, ["redis", "release", "local"])
+        server._collect_channel_stop_event_data.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+        mock_spawn_event.assert_called_once_with(stop_data)
+
+
+class CleanRedisKeysOrderTests(TestCase):
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.Stream.objects.get")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.Channel.objects.get")
+    def test_clean_redis_keys_releases_profile_slot_before_live_keys_deleted(
+        self, mock_channel_get, mock_stream_get
+    ):
+        from apps.channels.models import Channel, Stream
+
+        with patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=MagicMock()):
+            server = ProxyServer()
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        call_order = []
+
+        channel = MagicMock()
+        channel.release_stream.return_value = True
+
+        def channel_get(uuid):
+            call_order.append("release")
+            return channel
+
+        mock_channel_get.side_effect = channel_get
+        mock_stream_get.side_effect = Stream.DoesNotExist
+
+        channel_key = f"live:channel:{CHANNEL_ID}:input:buffer:index".encode()
+
+        def scan(cursor, match=None, count=100):
+            call_order.append("redis")
+            if match == f"live:channel:{CHANNEL_ID}:*":
+                return (0, [channel_key])
+            return (0, [])
+
+        server.redis_client.scan.side_effect = scan
+
+        server._clean_redis_keys(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        self.assertEqual(call_order, ["release", "redis", "redis"])
+        channel.release_stream.assert_called_once()
+        server.redis_client.delete.assert_called_once_with(channel_key)
+
+
+class LocalUpstreamActivityTests(TestCase):
+    def _make_server(self):
+        with patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=MagicMock()):
+            server = ProxyServer()
+        server.worker_id = "testhost:1"
+        server.stream_managers = {}
+        server.stream_buffers = {}
+        server.client_managers = {}
+        server._live_stream_managers = {}
+        return server
+
+    def test_upstream_activity_excludes_reader_only_client_manager(self):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        server.client_managers[CHANNEL_ID] = MagicMock()
+        server.stream_buffers[CHANNEL_ID] = MagicMock()
+        self.assertFalse(server._has_local_upstream_activity(CHANNEL_ID))
+
+    def test_upstream_activity_from_live_registry(self):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        server._live_stream_managers[CHANNEL_ID] = MagicMock()
+        self.assertTrue(server._has_local_upstream_activity(CHANNEL_ID))
+
+
+class ClientDisconnectOwnershipTests(TestCase):
+    def test_last_client_triggers_stop_when_upstream_active_without_owner_lock(self):
+        from apps.proxy.live_proxy.client_manager import ClientManager
+
+        proxy_server = MagicMock()
+        proxy_server.worker_id = "testhost:1"
+        proxy_server.am_i_owner.return_value = False
+        proxy_server._has_local_upstream_activity.return_value = True
+        proxy_server.extend_ownership.return_value = False
+
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        redis.hget.return_value = b"viewer"
+        redis.scard.return_value = 0
+
+        manager = ClientManager(
+            channel_id=CHANNEL_ID,
+            redis_client=redis,
+            worker_id="testhost:1",
+        )
+        manager.proxy_server = proxy_server
+        manager.clients = {"client-1"}
+        manager.client_set_key = RedisKeys.clients(CHANNEL_ID)
+        manager._notify_owner_of_activity = MagicMock()
+        manager._trigger_stats_update = MagicMock()
+        manager.get_total_client_count = MagicMock(return_value=0)
+        proxy_server._spawn_on_hub = MagicMock()
+
+        manager.remove_client("client-1")
+
+        proxy_server._spawn_on_hub.assert_called_once_with(
+            proxy_server.handle_client_disconnect, CHANNEL_ID
+        )
+
+
+class TeardownActiveLocalStopTests(TestCase):
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ProxyServer.get_instance")
+    def test_teardown_active_when_local_stop_in_progress(self, mock_get_instance):
+        server = MagicMock()
+        server._stopping_channels = {CHANNEL_ID}
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        server.redis_client.exists.return_value = False
+        mock_get_instance.return_value = server
+
+        self.assertTrue(ChannelService.is_channel_teardown_active(CHANNEL_ID))
+
+
+class HandleClientDisconnectUpstreamFirstTests(TestCase):
+    def _make_server(self):
+        with patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=MagicMock()):
+            server = ProxyServer()
+        server.worker_id = "testhost:1"
+        server.client_managers = {CHANNEL_ID: MagicMock()}
+        server.stream_managers = {CHANNEL_ID: MagicMock()}
+        server._live_stream_managers = {}
+        server.profile_managers = {}
+        server.output_managers = {}
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        server.redis_client.scard.return_value = 0
+        server._stopping_channels = set()
+        return server
+
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_coordinated_stop_channel")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_stop_upstream_before_redis_cleanup")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_has_local_upstream_activity", return_value=True)
+    def test_last_client_uses_coordinated_stop_only(
+        self, _mock_upstream, mock_stop_upstream, mock_coordinated
+    ):
+        server = self._make_server()
+
+        with patch(
+            "apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay",
+            return_value=0,
+        ):
+            server.handle_client_disconnect(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        mock_stop_upstream.assert_not_called()
+        mock_coordinated.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+
+class ShutdownDelayWaitTests(TestCase):
+    def _make_server(self):
+        with patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=MagicMock()):
+            with patch.object(ProxyServer, "_start_cleanup_thread"):
+                server = ProxyServer()
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        server.redis_client.scard.return_value = 0
+        return server
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.gevent.sleep")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.time.time", return_value=1000.0)
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay", return_value=30)
+    def test_aborts_when_disconnect_key_deleted(self, _mock_delay, _mock_time, mock_sleep):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        server.redis_client.get.side_effect = [b"1000.0", None]
+
+        result = server._wait_for_shutdown_delay(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        self.assertFalse(result)
+        self.assertGreaterEqual(mock_sleep.call_count, 1)
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.gevent.sleep")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.time.time", return_value=1000.0)
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay", return_value=30)
+    def test_aborts_when_clients_reconnect(self, _mock_delay, _mock_time, _mock_sleep):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        server.redis_client.get.return_value = b"1000.0"
+        server.redis_client.scard.side_effect = [0, 1]
+
+        result = server._wait_for_shutdown_delay(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        self.assertFalse(result)
+        server.redis_client.delete.assert_called_with(
+            RedisKeys.last_client_disconnect(CHANNEL_ID)
+        )
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.gevent.sleep")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.time.time")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay", return_value=30)
+    def test_timer_resets_when_disconnect_timestamp_updated(
+        self, _mock_delay, mock_time, mock_sleep
+    ):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        disconnect_key = RedisKeys.last_client_disconnect(CHANNEL_ID)
+        current_time = [1000.0]
+        disconnect_timestamp = [1000.0]
+        poll_count = [0]
+
+        mock_time.side_effect = lambda: current_time[0]
+
+        def get_side_effect(key):
+            poll_count[0] += 1
+            if poll_count[0] >= 3:
+                disconnect_timestamp[0] = 1020.0
+            if key == disconnect_key:
+                return str(disconnect_timestamp[0]).encode()
+            return None
+
+        server.redis_client.get.side_effect = get_side_effect
+
+        def advance_sleep(duration):
+            current_time[0] += duration
+
+        mock_sleep.side_effect = advance_sleep
+
+        result = server._wait_for_shutdown_delay(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        self.assertTrue(result)
+        self.assertGreaterEqual(current_time[0], 1050.0)
+
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_coordinated_stop_channel")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_wait_for_shutdown_delay", return_value=True)
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay", return_value=30)
+    def test_handle_client_disconnect_uses_polling_wait(
+        self, _mock_delay, mock_wait, mock_coordinated
+    ):
+        server = HandleClientDisconnectUpstreamFirstTests()._make_server()
+        server.redis_client.get.return_value = b"1700000000.0"
+
+        server.handle_client_disconnect(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        mock_wait.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+        mock_coordinated.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_coordinated_stop_channel")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_wait_for_shutdown_delay", return_value=False)
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay", return_value=30)
+    def test_handle_client_disconnect_skips_stop_when_wait_aborted(
+        self, _mock_delay, _mock_wait, mock_coordinated
+    ):
+        server = HandleClientDisconnectUpstreamFirstTests()._make_server()
+        server.redis_client.get.return_value = b"1700000000.0"
+
+        server.handle_client_disconnect(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        mock_coordinated.assert_not_called()
+
+
+class InitWaitAbortTests(TestCase):
+    def _make_generator(self):
+        from apps.proxy.live_proxy.output.ts.generator import StreamGenerator
+
+        return StreamGenerator(
+            CHANNEL_ID,
+            "client-1",
+            "127.0.0.1",
+            "test-agent",
+            channel_initializing=True,
+        )
+
+    def test_abort_when_client_removed_locally(self):
+        generator = self._make_generator()
+        server = MagicMock()
+        client_manager = MagicMock()
+        client_manager.clients = set()
+        server.client_managers = {CHANNEL_ID: client_manager}
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+
+        self.assertEqual(generator._init_wait_abort_reason(server, time.time()), "client_gone")
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.output.ts.generator.ConfigHelper.channel_init_grace_period", return_value=10)
+    def test_abort_when_connect_stalled_without_buffer(self, _mock_grace):
+        generator = self._make_generator()
+        server = MagicMock()
+        client_manager = MagicMock()
+        client_manager.clients = {"client-1"}
+        server.client_managers = {CHANNEL_ID: client_manager}
+        buffer = MagicMock()
+        buffer.index = 0
+        server.stream_buffers = {CHANNEL_ID: buffer}
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        server.redis_client.hget.return_value = b"connecting"
+        server.redis_client.get.return_value = None
+
+        started = time.time() - 11
+        self.assertEqual(generator._init_wait_abort_reason(server, started), "stalled")
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.output.ts.generator.ConfigHelper.channel_init_grace_period", return_value=30)
+    def test_no_stall_abort_within_init_grace_period(self, _mock_grace):
+        generator = self._make_generator()
+        server = MagicMock()
+        client_manager = MagicMock()
+        client_manager.clients = {"client-1"}
+        server.client_managers = {CHANNEL_ID: client_manager}
+        buffer = MagicMock()
+        buffer.index = 0
+        server.stream_buffers = {CHANNEL_ID: buffer}
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        server.redis_client.hget.return_value = b"connecting"
+        server.redis_client.get.return_value = None
+
+        started = time.time() - 15
+        self.assertIsNone(generator._init_wait_abort_reason(server, started))
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.output.ts.generator.ConfigHelper.channel_init_grace_period", return_value=30)
+    def test_stall_abort_after_init_grace_period(self, _mock_grace):
+        generator = self._make_generator()
+        server = MagicMock()
+        client_manager = MagicMock()
+        client_manager.clients = {"client-1"}
+        server.client_managers = {CHANNEL_ID: client_manager}
+        buffer = MagicMock()
+        buffer.index = 0
+        server.stream_buffers = {CHANNEL_ID: buffer}
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        server.redis_client.hget.return_value = b"connecting"
+        server.redis_client.get.return_value = None
+
+        started = time.time() - 31
+        self.assertEqual(generator._init_wait_abort_reason(server, started), "stalled")
+
+
+class PromoteChannelWhenBufferReadyTests(TestCase):
+    def _mock_proxy(self, redis_client):
+        proxy_server = MagicMock()
+        proxy_server.redis_client = redis_client
+        return patch(
+            "apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ProxyServer.get_instance",
+            return_value=proxy_server,
+        ), proxy_server
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ConfigHelper.initial_behind_chunks", return_value=4)
+    def test_buffer_ready_with_clients_becomes_active(self, _mock_chunks):
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        redis.hget.return_value = ChannelState.CONNECTING.encode()
+        redis.get.return_value = b"4"
+        redis.scard.return_value = 2
+
+        ctx, proxy_server = self._mock_proxy(redis)
+        with ctx:
+            result = ChannelService.promote_channel_when_buffer_ready(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, ChannelState.ACTIVE)
+        proxy_server.update_channel_state.assert_called_once()
+        args = proxy_server.update_channel_state.call_args[0]
+        self.assertEqual(args[1], ChannelState.ACTIVE)
+        self.assertEqual(args[2]["clients_at_activation"], "2")
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ConfigHelper.initial_behind_chunks", return_value=4)
+    def test_buffer_ready_without_clients_becomes_waiting(self, _mock_chunks):
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        redis.hget.return_value = ChannelState.CONNECTING.encode()
+        redis.get.return_value = b"5"
+        redis.scard.return_value = 0
+
+        ctx, proxy_server = self._mock_proxy(redis)
+        with ctx:
+            result = ChannelService.promote_channel_when_buffer_ready(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, ChannelState.WAITING_FOR_CLIENTS)
+        proxy_server.update_channel_state.assert_called_once_with(
+            CHANNEL_ID,
+            ChannelState.WAITING_FOR_CLIENTS,
+            {
+                ChannelMetadataField.CONNECTION_READY_TIME: ANY,
+                ChannelMetadataField.BUFFER_CHUNKS: "5",
+            },
+        )
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service.ConfigHelper.initial_behind_chunks", return_value=4)
+    def test_buffer_not_ready_does_not_promote(self, _mock_chunks):
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        redis.hget.return_value = ChannelState.CONNECTING.encode()
+        redis.get.return_value = b"2"
+
+        ctx, proxy_server = self._mock_proxy(redis)
+        with ctx:
+            result = ChannelService.promote_channel_when_buffer_ready(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        self.assertIsNone(result)
+        proxy_server.update_channel_state.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_waiting_for_clients_with_clients_becomes_active(self):
+        redis = MagicMock()
+
+        def hget_side_effect(key, field):
+            if field == ChannelMetadataField.STATE:
+                return ChannelState.WAITING_FOR_CLIENTS.encode()
+            if field == ChannelMetadataField.CONNECTION_READY_TIME:
+                return b"1700000000.0"
+            return None
+
+        redis.hget.side_effect = hget_side_effect
+        redis.scard.return_value = 1
+
+        ctx, proxy_server = self._mock_proxy(redis)
+        with ctx:
+            result = ChannelService.promote_channel_when_buffer_ready(CHANNEL_ID)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, ChannelState.ACTIVE)
+        proxy_server.update_channel_state.assert_called_once_with(
+            CHANNEL_ID,
+            ChannelState.ACTIVE,
+            {"clients_at_activation": "1"},
+        )
+
+
+class UpstreamStopBroadcastTests(TestCase):
+    def _make_server(self):
+        with patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=MagicMock()):
+            server = ProxyServer()
+        server.worker_id = "testhost:1"
+        server.stream_managers = {}
+        server._live_stream_managers = {}
+        server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        return server
+
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_stop_local_stream_activity")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_broadcast_upstream_stop")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_has_local_upstream_activity", return_value=True)
+    def test_local_upstream_stops_locally_without_broadcast(
+        self, _mock_has, mock_broadcast, mock_stop_local
+    ):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        server._stop_upstream_before_redis_cleanup(CHANNEL_ID)
+        mock_stop_local.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+        mock_broadcast.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_stop_local_stream_activity")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_broadcast_upstream_stop")
+    @patch.object(ProxyServer, "_has_local_upstream_activity", return_value=False)
+    def test_orphan_cleanup_broadcasts_when_no_local_upstream(
+        self, _mock_has, mock_broadcast, mock_stop_local
+    ):
+        server = self._make_server()
+        server._stop_upstream_before_redis_cleanup(CHANNEL_ID)
+        mock_broadcast.assert_called_once_with(CHANNEL_ID)
+        mock_stop_local.assert_not_called()
+
+
+class StreamManagerStillOwnerTests(TestCase):
+    def _make_manager(self, redis_client):
+        buffer = MagicMock()
+        buffer.redis_client = redis_client
+        buffer.channel_id = CHANNEL_ID
+        manager = StreamManager(
+            CHANNEL_ID,
+            "http://example/stream.ts",
+            buffer,
+            worker_id="testhost:1",
+        )
+        return manager
+
+    def test_stops_when_metadata_removed(self):
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        _configure_ownership_pipeline(redis, metadata_exists=0)
+        manager = self._make_manager(redis)
+        self.assertFalse(manager._still_owner())
+
+    def test_keeps_running_during_connecting_before_client_registered(self):
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        _configure_ownership_pipeline(
+            redis,
+            client_count=0,
+            owner=b"testhost:1",
+            state=ChannelState.CONNECTING.encode(),
+        )
+        manager = self._make_manager(redis)
+        self.assertTrue(manager._still_owner())
+
+    def test_stops_after_disconnect_when_shutdown_delay_is_zero(self):
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        _configure_ownership_pipeline(
+            redis,
+            client_count=0,
+            owner=b"testhost:1",
+            disconnect=b"1700000000.0",
+            state=ChannelState.ACTIVE.encode(),
+        )
+        manager = self._make_manager(redis)
+        with patch(
+            "apps.proxy.live_proxy.input.manager.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay",
+            return_value=0,
+        ):
+            self.assertFalse(manager._still_owner())
+
+    def test_keeps_running_during_shutdown_delay(self):
+        redis = MagicMock()
+        _configure_ownership_pipeline(
+            redis,
+            client_count=0,
+            owner=b"testhost:1",
+            disconnect=str(time.time()).encode(),
+            state=ChannelState.ACTIVE.encode(),
+        )
+        manager = self._make_manager(redis)
+        with patch(
+            "apps.proxy.live_proxy.input.manager.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay",
+            return_value=5,
+        ):
+            self.assertTrue(manager._still_owner())
+
+
+class PreActiveNoClientsTimeoutTests(TestCase):
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.ConfigHelper.channel_client_wait_period", return_value=5)
+    def test_buffer_ready_uses_client_wait_period(self, _mock_client_wait):
+        should_stop, timeout, reason = ProxyServer._pre_active_no_clients_should_stop(
+            connection_ready_time=1000.0,
+            start_time=900.0,
+            now=1006.0,
+        )
+        self.assertTrue(should_stop)
+        self.assertEqual(timeout, 5)
+        self.assertEqual(reason, "client_wait")
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.ConfigHelper.channel_client_wait_period", return_value=5)
+    def test_buffer_ready_within_client_wait_period(self, _mock_client_wait):
+        should_stop, timeout, reason = ProxyServer._pre_active_no_clients_should_stop(
+            connection_ready_time=1000.0,
+            start_time=900.0,
+            now=1003.0,
+        )
+        self.assertFalse(should_stop)
+        self.assertEqual(timeout, 5)
+        self.assertEqual(reason, "client_wait")
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.ConfigHelper.channel_init_grace_period", return_value=60)
+    def test_startup_uses_init_grace_period(self, _mock_init_grace):
+        should_stop, timeout, reason = ProxyServer._pre_active_no_clients_should_stop(
+            connection_ready_time=None,
+            start_time=1000.0,
+            now=1070.0,
+        )
+        self.assertTrue(should_stop)
+        self.assertEqual(timeout, 60)
+        self.assertEqual(reason, "startup")
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.ConfigHelper.channel_init_grace_period", return_value=60)
+    def test_startup_within_init_grace_period(self, _mock_init_grace):
+        should_stop, timeout, reason = ProxyServer._pre_active_no_clients_should_stop(
+            connection_ready_time=None,
+            start_time=1000.0,
+            now=1030.0,
+        )
+        self.assertFalse(should_stop)
+        self.assertEqual(timeout, 60)
+        self.assertEqual(reason, "startup")
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay", return_value=30)
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.server.ConfigHelper.channel_client_wait_period", return_value=5)
+    def test_buffer_ready_does_not_use_shutdown_delay(self, mock_client_wait, mock_shutdown_delay):
+        should_stop, _, reason = ProxyServer._pre_active_no_clients_should_stop(
+            connection_ready_time=1000.0,
+            start_time=900.0,
+            now=1006.0,
+        )
+        self.assertTrue(should_stop)
+        self.assertEqual(reason, "client_wait")
+        mock_client_wait.assert_called_once()
+        mock_shutdown_delay.assert_not_called()
diff --git a/apps/channels/utils.py b/apps/channels/utils.py
index 60a27146..70b9eecd 100644
--- a/apps/channels/utils.py
+++ b/apps/channels/utils.py
@@ -1,8 +1,13 @@
 import logging
 import threading
 
+from django.core.cache import cache
+
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
+PROVIDER_ARCHIVE_CACHE_TTL_SECONDS = 300
+MAX_AUTO_PREV_DAYS = 30
+
 # Bound memory/DB work per chunk for large libraries (20k+ channels).
 EPG_LOGO_APPLY_BATCH_SIZE = 500
 EPG_LOGO_APPLY_MAX_ERRORS = 100
@@ -23,6 +28,91 @@ def format_channel_number(value, empty=""):
         return int(value)
     return value
 
+
+def compute_provider_archive_days_capped():
+    """Max ``catchup_days`` across active XC catch-up streams (capped, cached).
+
+    Cached briefly so XC XMLTV exports without an explicit ``prev_days`` do not
+    repeat the aggregate query on every request.
+    """
+    def _scan():
+        from django.db.models import Max
+
+        from apps.channels.models import Stream
+
+        result = Stream.objects.filter(
+            m3u_account__account_type="XC",
+            m3u_account__is_active=True,
+            is_catchup=True,
+        ).aggregate(max_days=Max("catchup_days"))
+        return min(result["max_days"] or 0, MAX_AUTO_PREV_DAYS)
+
+    return cache.get_or_set(
+        "channels:provider_archive_days_capped",
+        _scan,
+        PROVIDER_ARCHIVE_CACHE_TTL_SECONDS,
+    )
+
+
+def resolve_xc_epg_prev_days(request, user, *, auto_detect_fallback=True):
+    """Resolve ``prev_days`` for XC XMLTV and player_api EPG.
+
+    Args:
+        request: HTTP request (reads ``?prev_days=``).
+        user: Authenticated user (reads ``custom_properties.epg_prev_days``).
+        auto_detect_fallback: When True (XC XMLTV), fall back to the largest
+            provider archive depth. When False (per-channel EPG), return 0 so
+            ``xc_get_epg`` can expand to each channel's ``catchup_days``.
+
+    Resolution order:
+        1. URL ``?prev_days=`` (explicit; 0 means no past programmes)
+        2. ``user.custom_properties.epg_prev_days``
+        3. ``CoreSettings.epg_settings.xmltv_prev_days_override`` when > 0
+        4. Auto-detect (only when *auto_detect_fallback* is True)
+    """
+    user_custom = (user.custom_properties or {}) if user else {}
+    url_prev = request.GET.get("prev_days")
+    user_prev = user_custom.get("epg_prev_days") if user_custom else None
+
+    if url_prev is not None:
+        try:
+            return max(0, min(int(url_prev), MAX_AUTO_PREV_DAYS))
+        except (ValueError, TypeError):
+            return 0
+    if user_prev not in (None, ""):
+        try:
+            return max(0, min(int(user_prev), MAX_AUTO_PREV_DAYS))
+        except (ValueError, TypeError):
+            return 0
+
+    from core.models import CoreSettings
+
+    try:
+        override = int(CoreSettings.get_xmltv_prev_days_override() or 0)
+    except (TypeError, ValueError):
+        override = 0
+    if override > 0:
+        return max(0, min(override, MAX_AUTO_PREV_DAYS))
+    if auto_detect_fallback:
+        return compute_provider_archive_days_capped()
+    return 0
+
+
+def get_channel_catchup_streams(channel):
+    """Active catch-up streams for a channel, in ``channelstream`` order.
+
+    Inactive M3U accounts are excluded, matching live dispatch.
+    """
+    if not getattr(channel, "is_catchup", False):
+        return []
+
+    return list(
+        channel.streams.filter(is_catchup=True, m3u_account__is_active=True)
+        .order_by("channelstream__order")
+        .select_related("m3u_account")
+    )
+
+
 def increment_stream_count(account):
     with lock:
         current_usage = active_streams_map.get(account.id, 0)
diff --git a/apps/connect/tests/test_trigger_event.py b/apps/connect/tests/test_trigger_event.py
index 8a1c011d..5977d01c 100644
--- a/apps/connect/tests/test_trigger_event.py
+++ b/apps/connect/tests/test_trigger_event.py
@@ -35,43 +35,56 @@ def _empty_subscription_chain():
 
 
 class TriggerEventDispatchTests(SimpleTestCase):
-    def _run_trigger_event(self, plugins, event_name, payload):
+    def _run_trigger_event(self, handlers, event_name, payload, enabled_keys=None):
         pm = MagicMock()
-        pm.list_plugins.return_value = plugins
+        pm.iter_actions_for_event.return_value = handlers
+        if enabled_keys is None:
+            enabled_keys = [key for key, _ in handlers]
+
+        enabled_qs = MagicMock()
+        enabled_qs.values_list.return_value = enabled_keys
+
         with patch(
             "apps.connect.utils.PluginManager.get", return_value=pm
         ), patch(
             "apps.connect.utils.EventSubscription.objects.filter",
             return_value=_empty_subscription_chain(),
-        ):
+        ), patch(
+            "apps.plugins.models.PluginConfig"
+        ) as mock_cfg:
+            mock_cfg.objects.filter.return_value = enabled_qs
             from apps.connect.utils import trigger_event
 
             trigger_event(event_name, payload)
         return pm
 
     def test_disabled_plugin_does_not_abort_dispatch_for_later_enabled_plugin(self):
-        """The original bug: AttributeError on a disabled plugin's debug log
-        aborted the loop, so any plugin iterated AFTER a disabled one never
-        received events."""
-        plugins = [
-            {
-                "key": "disabled-plugin",
-                "name": "Disabled Plugin",
-                "enabled": False,
-                "actions": [],
-            },
-            {
-                "key": "enabled-plugin",
-                "name": "Enabled Plugin",
-                "enabled": True,
-                "actions": [
-                    {"id": "on_event", "events": ["channel_start"]},
-                ],
-            },
+        """Enabled handlers still run when other plugins are disabled in DB."""
+        handlers = [
+            ("enabled-plugin", "on_event"),
         ]
 
         pm = self._run_trigger_event(
-            plugins, "channel_start", {"channel_name": "TEST"}
+            handlers, "channel_start", {"channel_name": "TEST"}
+        )
+
+        pm.run_action.assert_called_once_with(
+            "enabled-plugin",
+            "on_event",
+            {"event": "channel_start", "payload": {"channel_name": "TEST"}},
+        )
+
+    def test_skips_handlers_for_disabled_plugins(self):
+        handlers = [
+            ("disabled-plugin", "on_event"),
+            ("enabled-plugin", "on_event"),
+        ]
+
+        pm = self._run_trigger_event(
+            handlers,
+            "channel_start",
+            {"channel_name": "TEST"},
+            enabled_keys=["enabled-plugin"],
         )
 
         pm.run_action.assert_called_once_with(
@@ -81,22 +94,64 @@ class TriggerEventDispatchTests(SimpleTestCase):
         )
 
     def test_action_without_matching_event_is_not_dispatched(self):
-        """Sanity check: actions whose `events` list doesn't include the
-        fired event, or which have no `events` key at all, are skipped."""
-        plugins = [
-            {
-                "key": "plugin",
-                "name": "Plugin",
-                "enabled": True,
-                "actions": [
-                    {"id": "on_event", "events": ["channel_stop"]},
-                    {"id": "manual_button"},  # no events key
-                ],
-            },
-        ]
-
+        """When no handlers are registered for the event, run_action is not called."""
         pm = self._run_trigger_event(
-            plugins, "channel_start", {"channel_name": "TEST"}
+            [], "channel_start", {"channel_name": "TEST"}
         )
 
         pm.run_action.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_no_plugin_config_query_when_no_handlers(self):
+        pm = MagicMock()
+        pm.iter_actions_for_event.return_value = []
+        with patch(
+            "apps.connect.utils.PluginManager.get", return_value=pm
+        ), patch(
+            "apps.connect.utils.EventSubscription.objects.filter",
+            return_value=_empty_subscription_chain(),
+        ), patch(
+            "apps.plugins.models.PluginConfig"
+        ) as mock_cfg:
+            from apps.connect.utils import trigger_event
+
+            trigger_event("channel_start", {"channel_name": "TEST"})
+
+        mock_cfg.objects.filter.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_plugin_action_failure_does_not_block_sibling_handlers(self):
+        handlers = [
+            ("failing-plugin", "on_event"),
+            ("working-plugin", "on_event"),
+        ]
+
+        pm = MagicMock()
+        pm.iter_actions_for_event.return_value = handlers
+        pm.run_action.side_effect = [RuntimeError("boom"), {"status": "ok"}]
+
+        enabled_qs = MagicMock()
+        enabled_qs.values_list.return_value = ["failing-plugin", "working-plugin"]
+
+        with patch(
+            "apps.connect.utils.PluginManager.get", return_value=pm
+        ), patch(
+            "apps.connect.utils.EventSubscription.objects.filter",
+            return_value=_empty_subscription_chain(),
+        ), patch(
+            "apps.plugins.models.PluginConfig"
+        ) as mock_cfg:
+            mock_cfg.objects.filter.return_value = enabled_qs
+            from apps.connect.utils import trigger_event
+
+            trigger_event("channel_start", {"channel_name": "TEST"})
+
+        self.assertEqual(pm.run_action.call_count, 2)
+        pm.run_action.assert_any_call(
+            "failing-plugin",
+            "on_event",
+            {"event": "channel_start", "payload": {"channel_name": "TEST"}},
+        )
+        pm.run_action.assert_any_call(
+            "working-plugin",
+            "on_event",
+            {"event": "channel_start", "payload": {"channel_name": "TEST"}},
+        )
diff --git a/apps/connect/utils.py b/apps/connect/utils.py
index b71c38e5..d8ef59b7 100644
--- a/apps/connect/utils.py
+++ b/apps/connect/utils.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # connect/utils.py
-import logging, json
+import logging
 from django.template import Template, Context
 from .models import EventSubscription, DeliveryLog, SUPPORTED_EVENTS
 from .handlers.webhook import WebhookHandler
@@ -94,23 +94,44 @@ def trigger_event(event_name, payload):
 
     pm = PluginManager.get()
     pm.discover_plugins(sync_db=False, use_cache=True)
-    plugins = pm.list_plugins()
+    handlers = list(pm.iter_actions_for_event(event_name))
+    if not handlers:
+        return
 
-    logger.debug(f"Checking {len(plugins)} plugins for event '{event_name}'")
-    for plugin in plugins:
-        if not plugin["enabled"]:
-            logger.debug(f"Skipping disabled plugin id={plugin['key']} name={plugin['name']}")
+    from apps.plugins.models import PluginConfig
+
+    handler_keys = {key for key, _ in handlers}
+    enabled_keys = set(
+        PluginConfig.objects.filter(enabled=True, key__in=handler_keys).values_list(
+            "key", flat=True
+        )
+    )
+
+    logger.debug(
+        "Dispatching event '%s' to %d plugin action(s) (%d enabled)",
+        event_name,
+        len(handlers),
+        len(enabled_keys),
+    )
+    params = {"event": event_name, "payload": payload}
+    for key, action_id in handlers:
+        if key not in enabled_keys:
+            logger.debug(
+                "Skipping disabled plugin id=%s for event '%s'", key, event_name
+            )
             continue
-
-        logger.debug(json.dumps(plugin))
-        for action in plugin["actions"]:
-            if "events" in action and event_name in action["events"]:
-                key = plugin["key"]
-                params = {"event": event_name, "payload": payload}
-                action_name = action.get("label") or action.get("id")
-                action_id = action.get("id")
-                logger.debug(
-                    f"Triggering plugin action for event '{event_name}' on plugin id={key} action={action_name}"
-                )
-                if action_id:
-                    pm.run_action(key, action_id, params)
+        logger.debug(
+            "Triggering plugin action for event '%s' on plugin id=%s action=%s",
+            event_name,
+            key,
+            action_id,
+        )
+        try:
+            pm.run_action(key, action_id, params)
+        except Exception:
+            logger.exception(
+                "Plugin action failed for event '%s' on plugin id=%s action=%s",
+                event_name,
+                key,
+                action_id,
+            )
diff --git a/apps/epg/api_views.py b/apps/epg/api_views.py
index 547be152..cdb39a47 100644
--- a/apps/epg/api_views.py
+++ b/apps/epg/api_views.py
@@ -64,8 +64,6 @@ class EPGSourceViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
         from apps.channels.models import Channel
         return EPGSource.objects.select_related(
             "refresh_task__crontab", "refresh_task__interval"
-        ).defer(
-            'programme_index'
         ).annotate(
             has_channels=Exists(
                 Channel.objects.filter(epg_data__epg_source_id=OuterRef('pk'))
@@ -128,7 +126,7 @@ class EPGSourceViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
         import hashlib
         import requests as http_requests
         from apps.epg.tasks import SD_BASE_URL
-        from version import __version__ as dispatcharr_version
+        from core.utils import dispatcharr_http_headers
 
         username = (source.username or '').strip()
         password = (source.password or '').strip()
@@ -143,7 +141,7 @@ class EPGSourceViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
             auth_response = http_requests.post(
                 f"{SD_BASE_URL}/token",
                 json={'username': username, 'password': sha1_password},
-                headers={'Content-Type': 'application/json', 'User-Agent': f'Dispatcharr/{dispatcharr_version}'},
+                headers=dispatcharr_http_headers(),
                 timeout=15,
             )
             auth_response.raise_for_status()
@@ -227,6 +225,24 @@ class EPGSourceViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
             f"Lockout set until {reset_at.isoformat()}."
         )
 
+    def _fetch_sd_countries(self):
+        """Fetch the SD country list (token not required; User-Agent is)."""
+        import requests as http_requests
+        from apps.epg.tasks import SD_BASE_URL
+        from core.utils import dispatcharr_http_headers
+
+        try:
+            resp = http_requests.get(
+                f"{SD_BASE_URL}/available/countries",
+                headers=dispatcharr_http_headers(content_type=None),
+                timeout=15,
+            )
+            resp.raise_for_status()
+            return resp.json()
+        except http_requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Failed to fetch SD countries: {e}")
+            return None
+
     @action(detail=True, methods=["get", "post", "delete"], url_path="sd-lineups")
     def sd_lineups(self, request, pk=None):
         """
@@ -236,7 +252,7 @@ class EPGSourceViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
         """
         import requests as http_requests
         from apps.epg.tasks import SD_BASE_URL
-        from version import __version__ as dispatcharr_version
+        from core.utils import dispatcharr_http_headers
 
         source = self.get_object()
         if source.source_type != 'schedules_direct':
@@ -249,13 +265,10 @@ class EPGSourceViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
         if error:
             return error
 
-        headers = {
-            'Content-Type': 'application/json',
-            'User-Agent': f'Dispatcharr/{dispatcharr_version}',
-            'token': token,
-        }
+        headers = dispatcharr_http_headers(token=token)
 
         if request.method == "GET":
+            countries = self._fetch_sd_countries()
             try:
                 resp = http_requests.get(
                     f"{SD_BASE_URL}/lineups",
@@ -272,6 +285,7 @@ class EPGSourceViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
                             "changes_remaining": self._get_sd_changes_remaining(source),
                             "changes_reset_at": self._get_sd_reset_at(source),
                             "notice": "No lineups are currently configured on this Schedules Direct account. Use the search below to add one.",
+                            "countries": countries,
                         })
                 resp.raise_for_status()
                 data = resp.json()
@@ -281,6 +295,7 @@ class EPGSourceViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
                     "max_lineups": 4,
                     "changes_remaining": self._get_sd_changes_remaining(source),
                     "changes_reset_at": self._get_sd_reset_at(source),
+                    "countries": countries,
                 })
             except http_requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
                 return Response(
@@ -399,7 +414,7 @@ class EPGSourceViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
         """
         import requests as http_requests
         from apps.epg.tasks import SD_BASE_URL
-        from version import __version__ as dispatcharr_version
+        from core.utils import dispatcharr_http_headers
 
         source = self.get_object()
         if source.source_type != 'schedules_direct':
@@ -420,11 +435,7 @@ class EPGSourceViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
         if error:
             return error
 
-        headers = {
-            'Content-Type': 'application/json',
-            'User-Agent': f'Dispatcharr/{dispatcharr_version}',
-            'token': token,
-        }
+        headers = dispatcharr_http_headers(token=token)
 
         try:
             resp = http_requests.get(
@@ -493,6 +504,7 @@ class ProgramViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
         """Proxy endpoint for SD program poster images. Nginx caches the response."""
         import requests as http_requests
         from apps.epg.tasks import SD_BASE_URL
+        from core.utils import dispatcharr_http_headers
 
         program = self.get_object()
         poster_sd_url = (program.custom_properties or {}).get('sd_icon')
@@ -516,14 +528,10 @@ class ProgramViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
         if not token:
             sha1_password = hashlib.sha1(source.password.encode('utf-8')).hexdigest()
             try:
-                from version import __version__ as dispatcharr_version
                 auth_resp = http_requests.post(
                     f"{SD_BASE_URL}/token",
                     json={'username': source.username, 'password': sha1_password},
-                    headers={
-                        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
-                        'User-Agent': f'Dispatcharr/{dispatcharr_version}',
-                    },
+                    headers=dispatcharr_http_headers(),
                     timeout=10,
                 )
                 auth_data = auth_resp.json()
@@ -549,7 +557,7 @@ class ProgramViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
         try:
             img_resp = http_requests.get(
                 poster_sd_url,
-                headers={'token': token},
+                headers=dispatcharr_http_headers(token=token, content_type=None),
                 timeout=15,
                 allow_redirects=True,
             )
@@ -976,7 +984,9 @@ class EPGGridAPIView(APIView):
                     channel_name=name_to_parse,
                     num_days=1,
                     program_length_hours=4,
-                    epg_source=epg_source
+                    epg_source=epg_source,
+                    export_lookback=one_hour_ago,
+                    export_cutoff=twenty_four_hours_later,
                 )
 
                 # Custom dummy should always return data (either from patterns or fallback)
@@ -1072,13 +1082,19 @@ class EPGGridAPIView(APIView):
                     f"Error creating standard dummy programs for channel {channel.name} (ID: {channel.id}): {str(e)}"
                 )
 
-        # Combine regular and dummy programs
-        all_programs = list(serialized_programs) + dummy_programs
+        # Combine regular and dummy programs in place to avoid copying the large list
+        serialized_programs.extend(dummy_programs)
         logger.debug(
-            f"EPGGridAPIView: Returning {len(all_programs)} total programs (including {len(dummy_programs)} dummy programs)."
+            f"EPGGridAPIView: Returning {len(serialized_programs)} total programs (including {len(dummy_programs)} dummy programs)."
         )
 
-        return Response({"data": all_programs}, status=status.HTTP_200_OK)
+        # The grid materializes tens of thousands of program dicts plus the
+        # rendered JSON; trim once the response is sent so worker RSS does not
+        # ratchet up per request.
+        from core.utils import spawn_memory_trim
+        response = Response({"data": serialized_programs}, status=status.HTTP_200_OK)
+        response._resource_closers.append(spawn_memory_trim)
+        return response
 
 
 # ─────────────────────────────
@@ -1109,18 +1125,24 @@ class EPGImportAPIView(APIView):
         epg_id = request.data.get("id", None)
         force = bool(request.data.get("force", False))
 
-        # Check if this is a dummy EPG source
-        try:
+        # Reject dummy sources with a narrow existence query, no full row load.
+        if epg_id is not None:
             from .models import EPGSource
-            epg_source = EPGSource.objects.get(id=epg_id)
-            if epg_source.source_type == 'dummy':
-                logger.info(f"EPGImportAPIView: Skipping refresh for dummy EPG source {epg_id}")
+
+            if EPGSource.objects.filter(
+                id=epg_id, source_type="dummy"
+            ).exists():
+                logger.info(
+                    "EPGImportAPIView: Skipping refresh for dummy EPG source %s",
+                    epg_id,
+                )
                 return Response(
-                    {"success": False, "message": "Dummy EPG sources do not require refreshing."},
+                    {
+                        "success": False,
+                        "message": "Dummy EPG sources do not require refreshing.",
+                    },
                     status=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
                 )
-        except EPGSource.DoesNotExist:
-            pass  # Let the task handle the missing source
 
         refresh_epg_data.delay(epg_id, force=force)  # Trigger Celery task
         logger.info("EPGImportAPIView: Task dispatched to refresh EPG data.")
@@ -1220,10 +1242,9 @@ class CurrentProgramsAPIView(APIView):
             # Limit to 50 IDs per request
             epg_data_ids = epg_data_ids[:50]
 
-            # Defer the multi-MB programme_index the JOIN would pull once per row. The lookup reads it via a targeted refresh_from_db
-            epg_data_entries = EPGData.objects.select_related('epg_source').defer(
-                'epg_source__programme_index'
-            ).filter(id__in=epg_data_ids)
+            epg_data_entries = EPGData.objects.select_related('epg_source').filter(
+                id__in=epg_data_ids
+            )
 
             # Batch-fetch current programs for all requested EPG entries in one query
             db_programs = ProgramData.objects.filter(
diff --git a/apps/epg/migrations/0025_programdata_epg_id_index.py b/apps/epg/migrations/0025_programdata_epg_id_index.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..1a350b20
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/epg/migrations/0025_programdata_epg_id_index.py
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+from django.contrib.postgres.operations import AddIndexConcurrently
+from django.db import migrations, models
+
+
+class AddIndexConcurrentlyIfPostgres(AddIndexConcurrently):
+    """Create the index CONCURRENTLY on PostgreSQL (no table lock on large
+    tables), falling back to a normal blocking AddIndex on other backends
+    such as the sqlite dev/test fallback."""
+
+    def database_forwards(self, app_label, schema_editor, from_state, to_state):
+        if schema_editor.connection.vendor == 'postgresql':
+            super().database_forwards(app_label, schema_editor, from_state, to_state)
+        else:
+            migrations.AddIndex.database_forwards(
+                self, app_label, schema_editor, from_state, to_state
+            )
+
+    def database_backwards(self, app_label, schema_editor, from_state, to_state):
+        if schema_editor.connection.vendor == 'postgresql':
+            super().database_backwards(app_label, schema_editor, from_state, to_state)
+        else:
+            migrations.AddIndex.database_backwards(
+                self, app_label, schema_editor, from_state, to_state
+            )
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+    # CREATE INDEX CONCURRENTLY cannot run inside a transaction.
+    atomic = False
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('epg', '0024_remove_epgsource_api_key_epgsource_password_and_more'),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        AddIndexConcurrentlyIfPostgres(
+            model_name='programdata',
+            index=models.Index(fields=['epg', 'id'], name='epg_prog_epg_id_idx'),
+        ),
+    ]
diff --git a/apps/epg/migrations/0026_epgsourceindex.py b/apps/epg/migrations/0026_epgsourceindex.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..75d9d4eb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/epg/migrations/0026_epgsourceindex.py
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+import django.db.models.deletion
+from django.db import migrations, models
+
+
+def copy_index_forward(apps, schema_editor):
+    EPGSource = apps.get_model('epg', 'EPGSource')
+    EPGSourceIndex = apps.get_model('epg', 'EPGSourceIndex')
+    rows = list(
+        EPGSource.objects.exclude(programme_index__isnull=True).values_list(
+            'id', 'programme_index'
+        )
+    )
+    for source_id, data in rows:
+        EPGSourceIndex.objects.update_or_create(
+            source_id=source_id, defaults={'data': data}
+        )
+
+
+def copy_index_backward(apps, schema_editor):
+    EPGSource = apps.get_model('epg', 'EPGSource')
+    EPGSourceIndex = apps.get_model('epg', 'EPGSourceIndex')
+    for source_id, data in EPGSourceIndex.objects.values_list('source_id', 'data'):
+        EPGSource.objects.filter(id=source_id).update(programme_index=data)
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('epg', '0025_programdata_epg_id_index'),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='EPGSourceIndex',
+            fields=[
+                ('source', models.OneToOneField(
+                    on_delete=django.db.models.deletion.CASCADE,
+                    primary_key=True,
+                    related_name='index_record',
+                    serialize=False,
+                    to='epg.epgsource',
+                )),
+                ('data', models.JSONField(blank=True, default=None, null=True)),
+                ('updated_at', models.DateTimeField(auto_now=True)),
+            ],
+        ),
+        migrations.RunPython(copy_index_forward, copy_index_backward),
+        migrations.RemoveField(
+            model_name='epgsource',
+            name='programme_index',
+        ),
+    ]
diff --git a/apps/epg/models.py b/apps/epg/models.py
index 025945db..b85453af 100644
--- a/apps/epg/models.py
+++ b/apps/epg/models.py
@@ -62,12 +62,6 @@ class EPGSource(models.Model):
         blank=True,
         help_text="Last status message, including success results or error information"
     )
-    programme_index = models.JSONField(
-        null=True,
-        blank=True,
-        default=None,
-        help_text="Byte-offset index mapping tvg_id to file positions, built after each EPG refresh"
-    )
     created_at = models.DateTimeField(
         auto_now_add=True,
         help_text="Time when this source was created"
@@ -124,6 +118,37 @@ class EPGSource(models.Model):
                 kwargs['update_fields'].remove('updated_at')
         super().save(*args, **kwargs)
 
+    @property
+    def programme_index(self):
+        """Byte-offset index for this source, read on demand from the separate
+        EPGSourceIndex table so the multi-MB blob is never pulled into EPGSource
+        queries or select_related JOINs. Returns the stored dict or None."""
+        return (
+            EPGSourceIndex.objects.filter(source_id=self.pk)
+            .values_list('data', flat=True)
+            .first()
+        )
+
+
+class EPGSourceIndex(models.Model):
+    """Byte-offset programme index for an EPGSource, stored in its own table.
+
+    Kept out of EPGSource so the multi-MB JSON blob is only loaded when read
+    explicitly, never when querying or joining EPGSource rows.
+    """
+    source = models.OneToOneField(
+        EPGSource,
+        on_delete=models.CASCADE,
+        related_name='index_record',
+        primary_key=True,
+    )
+    data = models.JSONField(null=True, blank=True, default=None)
+    updated_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now=True)
+
+    def __str__(self):
+        return f"Programme index for source {self.source_id}"
+
+
 class EPGData(models.Model):
     tvg_id = models.CharField(max_length=255, null=True, blank=True, db_index=True)
     name = models.CharField(max_length=512)
@@ -153,6 +178,11 @@ class ProgramData(models.Model):
     program_id = models.CharField(max_length=64, null=True, blank=True, help_text='Schedules Direct programID (e.g. EP123456789). Null for XMLTV sources.')
     custom_properties = models.JSONField(default=dict, blank=True, null=True)
 
+    class Meta:
+        indexes = [
+            models.Index(fields=['epg', 'id'], name='epg_prog_epg_id_idx'),
+        ]
+
     def __str__(self):
         return f"{self.title} ({self.start_time} - {self.end_time})"
 
diff --git a/apps/epg/tasks.py b/apps/epg/tasks.py
index d868dfeb..612e9804 100644
--- a/apps/epg/tasks.py
+++ b/apps/epg/tasks.py
@@ -26,14 +26,243 @@ from core.models import UserAgent, CoreSettings
 from asgiref.sync import async_to_sync
 from channels.layers import get_channel_layer
 
-from .models import EPGSource, EPGData, ProgramData, SDScheduleMD5, SDProgramMD5
-from core.utils import acquire_task_lock, release_task_lock, TaskLockRenewer, send_websocket_update, cleanup_memory, log_system_event
+from .models import EPGSource, EPGSourceIndex, EPGData, ProgramData, SDScheduleMD5, SDProgramMD5
+from core.utils import (
+    RedisClient,
+    acquire_task_lock,
+    is_task_lock_held,
+    release_task_lock,
+    TaskLockRenewer,
+    send_websocket_update,
+    cleanup_memory,
+    log_system_event,
+)
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
+_EPG_SOURCE_FILE_LOCK = 'epg_source_file'
+_EPG_REFRESH_DEFER_SECONDS = 15
+_EPG_TVG_PARSE_DEFER_SECONDS = 5
+_EPG_PARSE_DEFER_MAX = 480  # 15s x 480 = 2h for refresh; 5s x 480 = 40m for index build
+
+
+def _source_tvg_parse_count_key(source_id):
+    return f'epg_source_tvg_parse_{source_id}'
+
+
+def _incr_source_tvg_parse_count(source_id):
+    client = RedisClient.get_client()
+    if client:
+        client.incr(_source_tvg_parse_count_key(source_id))
+
+
+def _decr_source_tvg_parse_count(source_id):
+    client = RedisClient.get_client()
+    if not client:
+        return
+    key = _source_tvg_parse_count_key(source_id)
+    value = client.decr(key)
+    if value is not None and value <= 0:
+        client.delete(key)
+
+
+def _source_tvg_parse_count(source_id):
+    client = RedisClient.get_client()
+    if not client:
+        return 0
+    return int(client.get(_source_tvg_parse_count_key(source_id)) or 0)
+
+
+def _defer_refresh_epg_data(source, force, file_defer_retry, reason):
+    if file_defer_retry >= _EPG_PARSE_DEFER_MAX:
+        msg = f"EPG refresh blocked for too long ({reason}); retry later"
+        logger.error(f"Cannot refresh {source.name}: {msg}")
+        source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_ERROR
+        source.last_message = msg
+        source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
+        return True
+    logger.info(
+        f"Deferring refresh for {source.name} for {_EPG_REFRESH_DEFER_SECONDS}s: {reason}"
+    )
+    refresh_epg_data.apply_async(
+        args=[source.id],
+        kwargs={'force': force, '_file_defer_retry': file_defer_retry + 1},
+        countdown=_EPG_REFRESH_DEFER_SECONDS,
+    )
+    return True
+
+
+_NON_TERMINAL_REFRESH_STATUSES = frozenset({
+    EPGSource.STATUS_FETCHING,
+    EPGSource.STATUS_PARSING,
+})
+
+
+def _release_task_db_connection():
+    """Return the Celery worker's DB connection to a clean state after ORM errors."""
+    from django.db import close_old_connections
+    close_old_connections()
+
+
+def _db_query_with_retry(fn, *, label="DB query", max_retries=2):
+    """
+    Run an ORM read with one connection reset + retry on transient failures.
+
+    Poisoned Celery worker connections often surface as OperationalError or as
+    ``IndexError: list index out of range`` inside Django's row converters.
+    """
+    from django.db import DatabaseError, InterfaceError, OperationalError
+
+    transient_errors = (OperationalError, InterfaceError, IndexError, DatabaseError)
+    for attempt in range(max_retries):
+        try:
+            return fn()
+        except transient_errors as exc:
+            if attempt + 1 >= max_retries:
+                raise
+            logger.warning(
+                "%s failed (%s), resetting DB connection (%s/%s)",
+                label,
+                exc,
+                attempt + 1,
+                max_retries,
+            )
+            _release_task_db_connection()
+
+
+def _get_epg_source(source_id):
+    return _db_query_with_retry(
+        lambda: EPGSource.objects.get(id=source_id),
+        label=f"load EPG source {source_id}",
+    )
+
+
+def _set_epg_source_status(
+    source_id,
+    status,
+    last_message=None,
+    *,
+    notify_error=False,
+    ws_action="refresh",
+    ws_error=None,
+):
+    """Update source status using a fresh connection (safe after DB failures)."""
+    _release_task_db_connection()
+    update = {"status": status}
+    if last_message is not None:
+        update["last_message"] = last_message
+    try:
+        EPGSource.objects.filter(id=source_id).update(**update)
+        if notify_error:
+            send_epg_update(
+                source_id,
+                ws_action,
+                100,
+                status="error",
+                error=ws_error or last_message,
+            )
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(
+            f"Failed to set EPG source {source_id} status to {status}: {e}"
+        )
+
+
+def _ensure_epg_refresh_terminal_status(source_id):
+    """Mark refresh as failed when the task exits while still in progress."""
+    _release_task_db_connection()
+    try:
+        current_status = (
+            EPGSource.objects.filter(id=source_id)
+            .values_list("status", flat=True)
+            .first()
+        )
+        if current_status in _NON_TERMINAL_REFRESH_STATUSES:
+            message = "Refresh did not complete successfully"
+            EPGSource.objects.filter(id=source_id).update(
+                status=EPGSource.STATUS_ERROR,
+                last_message=message,
+            )
+            send_epg_update(
+                source_id, "refresh", 100, status="error", error=message
+            )
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.debug(
+            f"Could not verify terminal refresh status for EPG source {source_id}: {e}"
+        )
+
+
 SD_BASE_URL = 'https://json.schedulesdirect.org/20141201'
 SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH = 20
 SD_PROGRAM_BATCH_SIZE = 5000
+SD_BULK_GUIDE_FETCH_THRESHOLD = 3
+SD_MAPPED_GUIDE_BATCH_DEFER_SECONDS = 90
+SD_MAPPED_GUIDE_FETCH_DEFER_MAX_RETRIES = 2
+
+def _sd_compute_schedule_changes_from_md5(server_md5s, cached_md5s, date_list):
+    """Return station_id -> [date_str] for dates whose schedule MD5 differs from cache."""
+    changed_by_station = {}
+    for (sid, date_str), server_info in server_md5s.items():
+        if date_str not in date_list:
+            continue
+        cached = cached_md5s.get((sid, date_str))
+        if cached != server_info['md5']:
+            changed_by_station.setdefault(sid, []).append(date_str)
+    return changed_by_station
+
+
+def _sd_backfill_schedule_dates_without_data(
+    changed_by_station,
+    server_md5s,
+    date_list,
+    mapped_station_ids,
+    epg_id_map,
+    dates_with_data,
+    cached_md5s,
+    stations_without_any_data,
+):
+    """
+    Add fetch-window dates that lack ProgramData to changed_by_station.
+
+    Dates with a cached schedule MD5 are treated as already fetched (e.g. legitimately
+    empty airings). Stations with zero ProgramData still backfill all missing dates
+    so stale cache from unmapped lineup refreshes cannot block guide population.
+    """
+    from datetime import date as date_type
+
+    stations_without_any_data = set(stations_without_any_data)
+    backfilled_count = 0
+    for sid in mapped_station_ids:
+        epg_db_id = epg_id_map.get(sid)
+        if not epg_db_id:
+            continue
+        force_despite_cache = sid in stations_without_any_data
+        already_changing = set(changed_by_station.get(sid, []))
+        for ds in date_list:
+            if ds in already_changing or (sid, ds) not in server_md5s:
+                continue
+            if (epg_db_id, date_type.fromisoformat(ds)) in dates_with_data:
+                continue
+            if (sid, ds) in cached_md5s and not force_despite_cache:
+                continue
+            changed_by_station.setdefault(sid, []).append(ds)
+            backfilled_count += 1
+    return backfilled_count
+
+
+def _sd_programs_needing_metadata(
+    program_ids_needed,
+    schedule_program_md5s,
+    cached_prog_md5s,
+    programs_with_data,
+):
+    """Return programIDs that need metadata download from Schedules Direct."""
+    programs_with_data = set(programs_with_data)
+    return {
+        pid for pid in program_ids_needed
+        if schedule_program_md5s.get(pid) != cached_prog_md5s.get(pid)
+        or pid not in programs_with_data
+    }
+
 
 SD_POSTER_CATEGORIES = (
     'Iconic', 'Banner-L1', 'Banner-L2', 'Banner-L3', 'Banner',
@@ -413,7 +642,7 @@ def refresh_all_epg_data():
 
 
 @shared_task(time_limit=14400)
-def refresh_epg_data(source_id, force=False):
+def refresh_epg_data(source_id, force=False, _file_defer_retry=0):
     if not acquire_task_lock('refresh_epg_data', source_id):
         logger.debug(f"EPG refresh for {source_id} already running")
         return
@@ -421,102 +650,113 @@ def refresh_epg_data(source_id, force=False):
     lock_renewer = TaskLockRenewer('refresh_epg_data', source_id)
     lock_renewer.start()
 
-    source = None
+    _release_task_db_connection()
+
     try:
-        # Try to get the EPG source
-        try:
-            source = EPGSource.objects.get(id=source_id)
-        except EPGSource.DoesNotExist:
-            # The EPG source doesn't exist, so delete the periodic task if it exists
-            logger.warning(f"EPG source with ID {source_id} not found, but task was triggered. Cleaning up orphaned task.")
-
-            # Call the shared function to delete the task
-            if delete_epg_refresh_task_by_id(source_id):
-                logger.info(f"Successfully cleaned up orphaned task for EPG source {source_id}")
-            else:
-                logger.info(f"No orphaned task found for EPG source {source_id}")
-
-            # Release the lock and exit
-            lock_renewer.stop()
-            release_task_lock('refresh_epg_data', source_id)
-            # Force garbage collection before exit
-            gc.collect()
-            return f"EPG source {source_id} does not exist, task cleaned up"
-
-        # The source exists but is not active, just skip processing
-        if not source.is_active:
-            logger.info(f"EPG source {source_id} is not active. Skipping.")
-            lock_renewer.stop()
-            release_task_lock('refresh_epg_data', source_id)
-            # Force garbage collection before exit
-            gc.collect()
-            return
-
-        # Skip refresh for dummy EPG sources - they don't need refreshing
-        if source.source_type == 'dummy':
-            logger.info(f"Skipping refresh for dummy EPG source {source.name} (ID: {source_id})")
-            lock_renewer.stop()
-            release_task_lock('refresh_epg_data', source_id)
-            gc.collect()
-            return
-
-        # Continue with the normal processing...
-        logger.info(f"Processing EPGSource: {source.name} (type: {source.source_type})")
-        if source.source_type == 'xmltv':
-            # Invalidate the byte-offset index before downloading the new file
-            # so stale offsets are never used during the refresh window.
-            EPGSource.objects.filter(id=source.id).update(programme_index=None)
-            fetch_success = fetch_xmltv(source)
-            if not fetch_success:
-                logger.error(f"Failed to fetch XMLTV for source {source.name}")
-                lock_renewer.stop()
-                release_task_lock('refresh_epg_data', source_id)
-                # Force garbage collection before exit
-                gc.collect()
-                return
-
-            parse_channels_success = parse_channels_only(source)
-            if not parse_channels_success:
-                logger.error(f"Failed to parse channels for source {source.name}")
-                lock_renewer.stop()
-                release_task_lock('refresh_epg_data', source_id)
-                # Force garbage collection before exit
-                gc.collect()
-                return
-
-            # Build byte-offset index for preview lookups in the background so refresh isn't blocked by it
-            build_programme_index_task.delay(source.id)
-            parse_programs_for_source(source)
-
-        elif source.source_type == 'schedules_direct':
-            fetch_schedules_direct(source, force=force)
-
-        source.save(update_fields=['updated_at'])
-        # After successful EPG refresh, evaluate DVR series rules to schedule new episodes
-        try:
-            from apps.channels.tasks import evaluate_series_rules
-            evaluate_series_rules.delay()
-        except Exception:
-            pass
+        return _refresh_epg_data_impl(
+            source_id, force=force, _file_defer_retry=_file_defer_retry
+        )
     except Exception as e:
-        logger.error(f"Error in refresh_epg_data for source {source_id}: {e}", exc_info=True)
-        try:
-            if source:
-                source.status = 'error'
-                source.last_message = f"Error refreshing EPG data: {str(e)}"
-                source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
-                send_epg_update(source_id, "refresh", 100, status="error", error=str(e))
-        except Exception as inner_e:
-            logger.error(f"Error updating source status: {inner_e}")
+        logger.error(
+            f"Error in refresh_epg_data for source {source_id}: {e}",
+            exc_info=True,
+        )
+        _set_epg_source_status(
+            source_id,
+            EPGSource.STATUS_ERROR,
+            f"Error refreshing EPG data: {str(e)[:500]}",
+            notify_error=True,
+            ws_error=str(e)[:500],
+        )
     finally:
-        # Clear references to ensure proper garbage collection
-        source = None
-        # Force garbage collection before releasing the lock
+        _ensure_epg_refresh_terminal_status(source_id)
+        _release_task_db_connection()
         gc.collect()
         lock_renewer.stop()
         release_task_lock('refresh_epg_data', source_id)
 
 
+def _refresh_epg_data_impl(source_id, force=False, _file_defer_retry=0):
+    try:
+        source = _get_epg_source(source_id)
+    except EPGSource.DoesNotExist:
+        logger.warning(
+            f"EPG source with ID {source_id} not found, but task was triggered. "
+            "Cleaning up orphaned task."
+        )
+
+        if delete_epg_refresh_task_by_id(source_id):
+            logger.info(
+                f"Successfully cleaned up orphaned task for EPG source {source_id}"
+            )
+        else:
+            logger.info(f"No orphaned task found for EPG source {source_id}")
+
+        return f"EPG source {source_id} does not exist, task cleaned up"
+
+    if not source.is_active:
+        logger.info(f"EPG source {source_id} is not active. Skipping.")
+        return
+
+    if source.source_type == 'dummy':
+        logger.info(
+            f"Skipping refresh for dummy EPG source {source.name} (ID: {source_id})"
+        )
+        return
+
+    logger.info(f"Processing EPGSource: {source.name} (type: {source.source_type})")
+    if source.source_type == 'xmltv':
+        # Invalidate the byte-offset index before downloading the new file
+        # so stale offsets are never used during the refresh window.
+        EPGSourceIndex.objects.update_or_create(
+            source_id=source.id, defaults={'data': None}
+        )
+
+        if _source_tvg_parse_count(source.id) > 0:
+            _defer_refresh_epg_data(
+                source, force, _file_defer_retry, 'per-channel program parses in progress'
+            )
+            return
+
+        if not acquire_task_lock(_EPG_SOURCE_FILE_LOCK, source.id):
+            _defer_refresh_epg_data(
+                source, force, _file_defer_retry, 'EPG file in use (index build)'
+            )
+            return
+
+        file_lock_renewer = TaskLockRenewer(_EPG_SOURCE_FILE_LOCK, source.id)
+        file_lock_renewer.start()
+        try:
+            if not fetch_xmltv(source):
+                logger.error(f"Failed to fetch XMLTV for source {source.name}")
+                return
+
+            if not parse_channels_only(source):
+                logger.error(f"Failed to parse channels for source {source.name}")
+                return
+
+            if not parse_programs_for_source(source):
+                logger.error(f"Failed to parse programs for source {source.name}")
+                return
+        finally:
+            file_lock_renewer.stop()
+            release_task_lock(_EPG_SOURCE_FILE_LOCK, source.id)
+
+        # Index build runs after the file lock is released so it does not
+        # compete with download/parse for the same XML on disk.
+        build_programme_index_task.delay(source.id)
+
+    elif source.source_type == 'schedules_direct':
+        fetch_schedules_direct(source, force=force)
+
+    EPGSource.objects.filter(id=source.id).update(updated_at=timezone.now())
+    try:
+        from apps.channels.tasks import evaluate_series_rules
+        evaluate_series_rules.delay()
+    except Exception:
+        pass
+
+
 def fetch_xmltv(source):
     # Handle cases with local file but no URL
     if not source.url and source.file_path and os.path.exists(source.file_path):
@@ -1031,6 +1271,35 @@ def extract_compressed_file(file_path, output_path=None, delete_original=False):
         logger.error(f"Error extracting {file_path}: {str(e)}", exc_info=True)
         return None
 
+_CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_START = 25
+_CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_CAP = 98
+_CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_SCALE = 0.98
+
+
+def _channel_parse_progress(processed_channels, channel_estimate, had_db_baseline):
+    """Map channel parsing onto 25-98%. Bump estimate when the XML has grown."""
+    if not had_db_baseline:
+        if processed_channels <= 0:
+            return _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_START, channel_estimate
+        return (
+            min(
+                _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_START + (processed_channels // 100),
+                _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_CAP - 1,
+            ),
+            channel_estimate,
+        )
+
+    if processed_channels > channel_estimate:
+        channel_estimate = processed_channels
+    if channel_estimate <= 0:
+        return _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_START, channel_estimate
+
+    span = _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_CAP - _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_START
+    progress = _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_START + int(
+        (processed_channels / channel_estimate) * span * _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_SCALE
+    )
+    return min(_CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_CAP, progress), channel_estimate
+
 
 def parse_channels_only(source):
     # Use extracted file if available, otherwise use the original file path
@@ -1088,7 +1357,15 @@ def parse_channels_only(source):
                 # Update status to error
                 source.status = 'error'
                 source.last_message = f"No URL provided, cannot fetch EPG data"
-                source.save(update_fields=['updated_at'])
+                source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
+                send_epg_update(
+                    source.id,
+                    "parsing_channels",
+                    100,
+                    status="error",
+                    error="No URL provided",
+                )
+                return False
 
         # Initialize process variable for memory tracking only in debug mode
         try:
@@ -1135,6 +1412,8 @@ def parse_channels_only(source):
         epgs_to_create = []
         epgs_to_update = []
         total_channels = 0
+        channel_estimate = 0
+        had_db_baseline = False
         processed_channels = 0
         batch_size = 500  # Process in batches to limit memory usage
         progress = 0  # Initialize progress variable here
@@ -1149,10 +1428,14 @@ def parse_channels_only(source):
             # Attempt to count existing channels in the database
             try:
                 total_channels = EPGData.objects.filter(epg_source=source).count()
+                channel_estimate = total_channels
+                had_db_baseline = total_channels > 0
                 logger.info(f"Found {total_channels} existing channels for this source")
             except Exception as e:
                 logger.error(f"Error counting channels: {e}")
                 total_channels = 500  # Default estimate
+                channel_estimate = total_channels
+                had_db_baseline = True
             if process:
                 logger.debug(f"[parse_channels_only] Memory after closing initial file: {process.memory_info().rss / 1024 / 1024:.2f} MB")
 
@@ -1279,20 +1562,36 @@ def parse_channels_only(source):
                         if process:
                             logger.info(f"[parse_channels_only] Memory after clearing cache: {process.memory_info().rss / 1024 / 1024:.2f} MB")
 
-                    # Send progress updates
-                    if processed_channels % 100 == 0 or processed_channels == total_channels:
-                        progress = 25 + int((processed_channels / total_channels) * 65) if total_channels > 0 else 90
+                    # Send progress updates (~20 ticks when the DB count still holds; else every 100)
+                    estimate_exceeded = had_db_baseline and processed_channels > total_channels
+                    interval = (
+                        max(1, total_channels // 20)
+                        if had_db_baseline and total_channels and not estimate_exceeded
+                        else 100
+                    )
+                    if processed_channels % interval == 0:
+                        progress, channel_estimate = _channel_parse_progress(
+                            processed_channels,
+                            channel_estimate,
+                            had_db_baseline,
+                        )
                         send_epg_update(
                             source.id,
                             "parsing_channels",
                             progress,
                             processed=processed_channels,
-                            total=total_channels
+                            total=channel_estimate,
+                        )
+                    if had_db_baseline and processed_channels > total_channels:
+                        logger.debug(
+                            f"[parse_channels_only] Processed channel {tvg_id} - "
+                            f"processed {processed_channels - total_channels} additional channels"
                         )
-                    if processed_channels > total_channels:
-                        logger.debug(f"[parse_channels_only] Processed channel {tvg_id} - processed {processed_channels - total_channels} additional channels")
                     else:
-                        logger.debug(f"[parse_channels_only] Processed channel {tvg_id} - processed {processed_channels}/{total_channels}")
+                        logger.debug(
+                            f"[parse_channels_only] Processed channel {tvg_id} - "
+                            f"processed {processed_channels}/{channel_estimate or total_channels}"
+                        )
                     if process:
                         logger.debug(f"[parse_channels_only] Memory before elem cleanup: {process.memory_info().rss / 1024 / 1024:.2f} MB")
                     # Clear memory
@@ -1325,6 +1624,21 @@ def parse_channels_only(source):
             logger.info(f"[parse_channels_only] Processed {processed_channels} channels current memory: {process.memory_info().rss / 1024 / 1024:.2f} MB")
         else:
             logger.info(f"[parse_channels_only] Processed {processed_channels} channels")
+
+        if processed_channels > 0:
+            progress, channel_estimate = _channel_parse_progress(
+                processed_channels,
+                channel_estimate,
+                had_db_baseline,
+            )
+            send_epg_update(
+                source.id,
+                "parsing_channels",
+                progress,
+                processed=processed_channels,
+                total=channel_estimate,
+            )
+
         # Process any remaining items
         if epgs_to_create:
             EPGData.objects.bulk_create(epgs_to_create, ignore_conflicts=True)
@@ -1426,309 +1740,527 @@ def parse_channels_only(source):
             pass
 
 
+def _defer_parse_programs_for_tvg_id(epg_id, force, defer_retry, reason):
+    if defer_retry >= _EPG_PARSE_DEFER_MAX:
+        logger.warning(
+            f"Giving up on parse_programs_for_tvg_id({epg_id}) after "
+            f"{defer_retry} deferrals: {reason}"
+        )
+        return f"Deferred too many times: {reason}"
+
+    logger.info(
+        f"Deferring parse_programs_for_tvg_id({epg_id}) for "
+        f"{_EPG_REFRESH_DEFER_SECONDS}s: {reason}"
+    )
+    parse_programs_for_tvg_id.apply_async(
+        args=[epg_id],
+        kwargs={'force': force, '_defer_retry': defer_retry + 1},
+        countdown=_EPG_REFRESH_DEFER_SECONDS,
+    )
+    return "Deferred"
+
 
 @shared_task(time_limit=3600, soft_time_limit=3500)
-def parse_programs_for_tvg_id(epg_id, force=False):
-    # Skip XMLTV file parsing for Schedules Direct sources. Program data is
-    # fetched and persisted directly by fetch_schedules_direct().
+def parse_programs_for_tvg_id(epg_id, force=False, _defer_retry=0):
+    epg_obj = None
     try:
-        from apps.epg.models import EPGData
         epg_obj = EPGData.objects.select_related('epg_source').filter(id=epg_id).first()
         if epg_obj and epg_obj.epg_source and epg_obj.epg_source.source_type == 'schedules_direct':
-            logger.info(f"Skipping XMLTV parse for SD EPGData id={epg_id} (source: {epg_obj.epg_source.name})")
-            return "Skipped (Schedules Direct source)"
+            return fetch_sd_guide_for_epg(epg_id, force=force)
     except Exception as e:
         logger.warning(f"Could not check EPG source type for id={epg_id}: {e}")
 
-    if not acquire_task_lock('parse_epg_programs', epg_id):
-        logger.info(f"Program parse for {epg_id} already in progress, skipping duplicate task")
-        return "Task already running"
+    if not epg_obj or not epg_obj.epg_source:
+        return "EPG not found"
 
-    lock_renewer = TaskLockRenewer('parse_epg_programs', epg_id)
-    lock_renewer.start()
+    epg_source = epg_obj.epg_source
+    if epg_source.source_type == 'dummy':
+        return
 
-    source_file = None
-    program_parser = None
-    programs_to_create = []
-    programs_processed = 0
+    source_id = epg_source.id
+    if is_task_lock_held('refresh_epg_data', source_id):
+        return _defer_parse_programs_for_tvg_id(
+            epg_id, force, _defer_retry, 'source refresh in progress'
+        )
+
+    _incr_source_tvg_parse_count(source_id)
     try:
-        # Add memory tracking only in trace mode or higher
+        if not acquire_task_lock('parse_epg_programs', epg_id):
+            mapped_channels = Channel.objects.filter(epg_data_id=epg_id).count()
+            logger.info(
+                f"Program parse for epg_id={epg_id} ({epg_obj.tvg_id}) already in progress, "
+                f"skipping duplicate task ({mapped_channels} channel(s) mapped to this EPG)"
+            )
+            return "Task already running"
+
+        lock_renewer = TaskLockRenewer('parse_epg_programs', epg_id)
+        lock_renewer.start()
+
+        source_file = None
+        program_parser = None
+        programs_to_create = []
+        programs_processed = 0
         try:
-            process = None
-            # Get current log level as a number
-            current_log_level = logger.getEffectiveLevel()
+            # Add memory tracking only in trace mode or higher
+            try:
+                process = None
+                # Get current log level as a number
+                current_log_level = logger.getEffectiveLevel()
+    
+                # Only track memory usage when log level is TRACE or more verbose or if running in DEBUG mode
+                should_log_memory = current_log_level <= 5 or settings.DEBUG
+    
+                if should_log_memory:
+                    process = psutil.Process()
+                    initial_memory = process.memory_info().rss / 1024 / 1024
+                    logger.info(f"[parse_programs_for_tvg_id] Initial memory usage: {initial_memory:.2f} MB")
+                    mem_before = initial_memory
+            except ImportError:
+                process = None
+                should_log_memory = False
+    
+            # Reuse the EPGData fetched at the top of the task (epg_source is already
+            # cached via select_related) instead of issuing a second query mid-task.
+            epg = epg_obj
 
-            # Only track memory usage when log level is TRACE or more verbose or if running in DEBUG mode
-            should_log_memory = current_log_level <= 5 or settings.DEBUG
-
-            if should_log_memory:
-                process = psutil.Process()
-                initial_memory = process.memory_info().rss / 1024 / 1024
-                logger.info(f"[parse_programs_for_tvg_id] Initial memory usage: {initial_memory:.2f} MB")
-                mem_before = initial_memory
-        except ImportError:
-            process = None
-            should_log_memory = False
-
-        epg = EPGData.objects.get(id=epg_id)
-        epg_source = epg.epg_source
-
-        # Skip program parsing for dummy EPG sources - they don't have program data files
-        if epg_source.source_type == 'dummy':
-            logger.info(f"Skipping program parsing for dummy EPG source {epg_source.name} (ID: {epg_id})")
-            lock_renewer.stop()
-            release_task_lock('parse_epg_programs', epg_id)
-            return
-
-        if not force and not Channel.objects.filter(epg_data=epg).exists():
-            logger.info(f"No channels matched to EPG {epg.tvg_id}")
-            lock_renewer.stop()
-            release_task_lock('parse_epg_programs', epg_id)
-            return
-
-        logger.info(f"Refreshing program data for tvg_id: {epg.tvg_id}")
-
-        # Optimize deletion with a single delete query instead of chunking
-        # This is faster for most database engines
-        ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=epg).delete()
-
-        file_path = epg_source.extracted_file_path if epg_source.extracted_file_path else epg_source.file_path
-        if not file_path:
-            file_path = epg_source.get_cache_file()
-
-        # Check if the file exists
-        if not os.path.exists(file_path):
-            logger.error(f"EPG file not found at: {file_path}")
-
-            if epg_source.url:
-                # Update the file path in the database
-                new_path = epg_source.get_cache_file()
-                logger.info(f"Updating file_path from '{file_path}' to '{new_path}'")
-                epg_source.file_path = new_path
-                epg_source.save(update_fields=['file_path'])
-                logger.info(f"Fetching new EPG data from URL: {epg_source.url}")
-            else:
-                logger.info(f"EPG source does not have a URL, using existing file path: {file_path} to rebuild cache")
-
-            # Fetch new data before continuing
-            if epg_source:
-
-                # Properly check the return value from fetch_xmltv
-                fetch_success = fetch_xmltv(epg_source)
-
-                # If fetch was not successful or the file still doesn't exist, abort
-                if not fetch_success:
-                    logger.error(f"Failed to fetch EPG data, cannot parse programs for tvg_id: {epg.tvg_id}")
-                    # Update status to error if not already set
-                    epg_source.status = 'error'
-                    epg_source.last_message = f"Failed to download EPG data, cannot parse programs"
-                    epg_source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
-                    send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", error="Failed to download EPG file")
-                    lock_renewer.stop()
-                    release_task_lock('parse_epg_programs', epg_id)
-                    return
-
-                # Also check if the file exists after download
-                if not os.path.exists(epg_source.file_path):
-                    logger.error(f"Failed to fetch EPG data, file still missing at: {epg_source.file_path}")
-                    epg_source.status = 'error'
-                    epg_source.last_message = f"Failed to download EPG data, file missing after download"
-                    epg_source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
-                    send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", error="File not found after download")
-                    lock_renewer.stop()
-                    release_task_lock('parse_epg_programs', epg_id)
-                    return
-
-                # Update file_path with the new location
-                if epg_source.extracted_file_path:
-                    file_path = epg_source.extracted_file_path
-                else:
-                    file_path = epg_source.file_path
-            else:
-                logger.error(f"No URL provided for EPG source {epg_source.name}, cannot fetch new data")
-                # Update status to error
-                epg_source.status = 'error'
-                epg_source.last_message = f"No URL provided, cannot fetch EPG data"
-                epg_source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
-                send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", error="No URL provided")
-                lock_renewer.stop()
-                release_task_lock('parse_epg_programs', epg_id)
+            if not force and not Channel.objects.filter(epg_data=epg).exists():
+                logger.info(f"No channels matched to EPG {epg.tvg_id}")
                 return
 
-        # Use streaming parsing to reduce memory usage
-        # No need to check file type anymore since it's always XML
-        logger.debug(f"Parsing programs for tvg_id={epg.tvg_id} from {file_path}")
+            logger.info(f"Refreshing program data for tvg_id: {epg.tvg_id}")
 
-        # Memory usage tracking
-        if process:
-            try:
-                mem_before = process.memory_info().rss / 1024 / 1024
-                logger.debug(f"[parse_programs_for_tvg_id] Memory before parsing {epg.tvg_id} -  {mem_before:.2f} MB")
-            except Exception as e:
-                logger.warning(f"Error tracking memory: {e}")
-                mem_before = 0
-
-        programs_to_create = []
-        batch_size = 1000  # Process in batches to limit memory usage
-
-        try:
-            # Open the file directly - no need to check compression
-            logger.debug(f"Opening file for parsing: {file_path}")
-            source_file = _open_xmltv_file(file_path)
-
-            # Stream parse the file using lxml's iterparse
-            program_parser = etree.iterparse(source_file, events=('end',), tag='programme',  remove_blank_text=True, recover=True)
-
-            for _, elem in program_parser:
-                if elem.get('channel') == epg.tvg_id:
-                    try:
-                        start_time = parse_xmltv_time(elem.get('start'))
-                        end_time = parse_xmltv_time(elem.get('stop'))
-                        title = None
-                        desc = None
-                        sub_title = None
-
-                        # Efficiently process child elements
-                        for child in elem:
-                            if child.tag == 'title':
-                                title = child.text or 'No Title'
-                            elif child.tag == 'desc':
-                                desc = child.text or ''
-                            elif child.tag == 'sub-title':
-                                sub_title = child.text or ''
-
-                        if not title:
-                            title = 'No Title'
-
-                        # Extract custom properties
-                        custom_props = extract_custom_properties(elem)
-                        custom_properties_json = None
-
-                        if custom_props:
-                            logger.trace(f"Number of custom properties: {len(custom_props)}")
-                            custom_properties_json = custom_props
-
-                        # Fallback: extract S/E from description when episode-num
-                        # elements didn't provide them
-                        if desc:
-                            has_season = (custom_properties_json or {}).get('season') is not None
-                            has_episode = (custom_properties_json or {}).get('episode') is not None
-                            if not has_season or not has_episode:
-                                d_season, d_episode, cleaned_desc = extract_season_episode_from_description(desc)
-                                if d_season is not None and d_episode is not None:
-                                    if custom_properties_json is None:
-                                        custom_properties_json = {}
-                                    if not has_season:
-                                        custom_properties_json['season'] = d_season
-                                    if not has_episode:
-                                        custom_properties_json['episode'] = d_episode
-                                    custom_properties_json['season_episode_source'] = 'description'
-                                    desc = cleaned_desc
-
-                        programs_to_create.append(ProgramData(
-                            epg=epg,
-                            start_time=start_time,
-                            end_time=end_time,
-                            title=title[:255],
-                            description=desc,
-                            sub_title=sub_title,
-                            tvg_id=epg.tvg_id,
-                            custom_properties=custom_properties_json
-                        ))
-                        programs_processed += 1
-                        # Clear the element to free memory
-                        clear_element(elem)
-                        # Batch processing
-                        if len(programs_to_create) >= batch_size:
-                            ProgramData.objects.bulk_create(programs_to_create)
-                            logger.debug(f"Saved batch of {len(programs_to_create)} programs for {epg.tvg_id}")
-                            programs_to_create = []
-                            # Only call gc.collect() every few batches
-                            if programs_processed % (batch_size * 5) == 0:
-                                gc.collect()
-
-                    except Exception as e:
-                        logger.error(f"Error processing program for {epg.tvg_id}: {e}", exc_info=True)
+            file_path = epg_source.extracted_file_path if epg_source.extracted_file_path else epg_source.file_path
+            if not file_path:
+                file_path = epg_source.get_cache_file()
+    
+            # Check if the file exists
+            if not os.path.exists(file_path):
+                logger.error(f"EPG file not found at: {file_path}")
+    
+                if epg_source.url:
+                    # Update the file path in the database
+                    new_path = epg_source.get_cache_file()
+                    logger.info(f"Updating file_path from '{file_path}' to '{new_path}'")
+                    epg_source.file_path = new_path
+                    epg_source.save(update_fields=['file_path'])
+                    logger.info(f"Fetching new EPG data from URL: {epg_source.url}")
                 else:
-                    # Immediately clean up non-matching elements to reduce memory pressure
-                    if elem is not None:
-                        clear_element(elem)
-                    continue
-
-            # Make sure to close the file and release parser resources
-            if source_file:
-                source_file.close()
-                source_file = None
-
-            if program_parser:
-                program_parser = None
-
-            gc.collect()
-
-        except zipfile.BadZipFile as zip_error:
-            logger.error(f"Bad ZIP file: {zip_error}")
-            raise
-        except etree.XMLSyntaxError as xml_error:
-            logger.error(f"XML syntax error parsing program data: {xml_error}")
-            raise
-        except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error parsing XML for programs: {e}", exc_info=True)
-            raise
-        finally:
-            # Ensure file is closed even if an exception occurs
-            if source_file:
-                source_file.close()
-                source_file = None
-             # Memory tracking after processing
+                    logger.info(f"EPG source does not have a URL, using existing file path: {file_path} to rebuild cache")
+    
+                # Fetch new data before continuing
+                if epg_source:
+    
+                    # Properly check the return value from fetch_xmltv
+                    fetch_success = fetch_xmltv(epg_source)
+    
+                    # If fetch was not successful or the file still doesn't exist, abort
+                    if not fetch_success:
+                        logger.error(f"Failed to fetch EPG data, cannot parse programs for tvg_id: {epg.tvg_id}")
+                        # Update status to error if not already set
+                        epg_source.status = 'error'
+                        epg_source.last_message = f"Failed to download EPG data, cannot parse programs"
+                        epg_source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
+                        send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", error="Failed to download EPG file")
+                        return
+    
+                    # Also check if the file exists after download
+                    if not os.path.exists(epg_source.file_path):
+                        logger.error(f"Failed to fetch EPG data, file still missing at: {epg_source.file_path}")
+                        epg_source.status = 'error'
+                        epg_source.last_message = f"Failed to download EPG data, file missing after download"
+                        epg_source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
+                        send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", error="File not found after download")
+                        return
+    
+                    # Update file_path with the new location
+                    if epg_source.extracted_file_path:
+                        file_path = epg_source.extracted_file_path
+                    else:
+                        file_path = epg_source.file_path
+                else:
+                    logger.error(f"No URL provided for EPG source {epg_source.name}, cannot fetch new data")
+                    # Update status to error
+                    epg_source.status = 'error'
+                    epg_source.last_message = f"No URL provided, cannot fetch EPG data"
+                    epg_source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
+                    send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", error="No URL provided")
+                    return
+    
+            # Use streaming parsing to reduce memory usage
+            # No need to check file type anymore since it's always XML
+            logger.debug(f"Parsing programs for tvg_id={epg.tvg_id} from {file_path}")
+    
+            # Memory usage tracking
             if process:
                 try:
-                    mem_after = process.memory_info().rss / 1024 / 1024
-                    logger.info(f"[parse_programs_for_tvg_id] Memory after parsing 1 {epg.tvg_id} - {programs_processed} programs: {mem_after:.2f} MB (change: {mem_after-mem_before:.2f} MB)")
+                    mem_before = process.memory_info().rss / 1024 / 1024
+                    logger.debug(f"[parse_programs_for_tvg_id] Memory before parsing {epg.tvg_id} -  {mem_before:.2f} MB")
                 except Exception as e:
                     logger.warning(f"Error tracking memory: {e}")
-
-        # Process any remaining items
-        if programs_to_create:
-            ProgramData.objects.bulk_create(programs_to_create)
-            logger.debug(f"Saved final batch of {len(programs_to_create)} programs for {epg.tvg_id}")
+                    mem_before = 0
+    
+            # Accumulate all of this channel's programmes in memory and swap them in
+            # atomically at the end (delete-old + insert-new in one transaction), so a
+            # mid-parse failure leaves the previous guide data intact instead of the
+            # channel ending up with nothing. Per-channel volume is small enough
+            # (weeks of one channel's schedule) that this doesn't need batched flushing
+            # to the DB the way the whole-source bulk parse does.
+            programs_to_create = []
+    
+            try:
+                # Open the file directly - no need to check compression
+                logger.debug(f"Opening file for parsing: {file_path}")
+                source_file = _open_xmltv_file(file_path)
+    
+                # Stream parse the file using lxml's iterparse
+                program_parser = etree.iterparse(source_file, events=('end',), tag='programme',  remove_blank_text=True, recover=True)
+    
+                for _, elem in program_parser:
+                    if elem.get('channel') == epg.tvg_id:
+                        try:
+                            start_time = parse_xmltv_time(elem.get('start'))
+                            end_time = parse_xmltv_time(elem.get('stop'))
+                            title = None
+                            desc = None
+                            sub_title = None
+    
+                            # Efficiently process child elements
+                            for child in elem:
+                                if child.tag == 'title':
+                                    title = child.text or 'No Title'
+                                elif child.tag == 'desc':
+                                    desc = child.text or ''
+                                elif child.tag == 'sub-title':
+                                    sub_title = child.text or ''
+    
+                            if not title:
+                                title = 'No Title'
+    
+                            # Extract custom properties
+                            custom_props = extract_custom_properties(elem)
+                            custom_properties_json = None
+    
+                            if custom_props:
+                                logger.trace(f"Number of custom properties: {len(custom_props)}")
+                                custom_properties_json = custom_props
+    
+                            # Fallback: extract S/E from description when episode-num
+                            # elements didn't provide them
+                            if desc:
+                                has_season = (custom_properties_json or {}).get('season') is not None
+                                has_episode = (custom_properties_json or {}).get('episode') is not None
+                                if not has_season or not has_episode:
+                                    d_season, d_episode, cleaned_desc = extract_season_episode_from_description(desc)
+                                    if d_season is not None and d_episode is not None:
+                                        if custom_properties_json is None:
+                                            custom_properties_json = {}
+                                        if not has_season:
+                                            custom_properties_json['season'] = d_season
+                                        if not has_episode:
+                                            custom_properties_json['episode'] = d_episode
+                                        custom_properties_json['season_episode_source'] = 'description'
+                                        desc = cleaned_desc
+    
+                            programs_to_create.append(ProgramData(
+                                epg=epg,
+                                start_time=start_time,
+                                end_time=end_time,
+                                title=title[:255],
+                                description=desc,
+                                sub_title=sub_title,
+                                tvg_id=epg.tvg_id,
+                                custom_properties=custom_properties_json
+                            ))
+                            programs_processed += 1
+                            # Clear the element to free memory
+                            clear_element(elem)
+                            if programs_processed % 5000 == 0:
+                                gc.collect()
+    
+                        except Exception as e:
+                            logger.error(f"Error processing program for {epg.tvg_id}: {e}", exc_info=True)
+                    else:
+                        # Immediately clean up non-matching elements to reduce memory pressure
+                        if elem is not None:
+                            clear_element(elem)
+                        continue
+    
+                # Make sure to close the file and release parser resources
+                if source_file:
+                    source_file.close()
+                    source_file = None
+    
+                if program_parser:
+                    program_parser = None
+    
+                gc.collect()
+    
+            except zipfile.BadZipFile as zip_error:
+                logger.error(f"Bad ZIP file: {zip_error}")
+                raise
+            except etree.XMLSyntaxError as xml_error:
+                logger.error(f"XML syntax error parsing program data: {xml_error}")
+                raise
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Error parsing XML for programs: {e}", exc_info=True)
+                raise
+            finally:
+                # Ensure file is closed even if an exception occurs
+                if source_file:
+                    source_file.close()
+                    source_file = None
+                 # Memory tracking after processing
+                if process:
+                    try:
+                        mem_after = process.memory_info().rss / 1024 / 1024
+                        logger.info(f"[parse_programs_for_tvg_id] Memory after parsing 1 {epg.tvg_id} - {programs_processed} programs: {mem_after:.2f} MB (change: {mem_after-mem_before:.2f} MB)")
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        logger.warning(f"Error tracking memory: {e}")
+    
+            # Swap old programmes for the newly parsed ones atomically. If the insert
+            # fails (including a poisoned-connection blip), the transaction rolls back
+            # and the previous guide data for this channel is left untouched.
+            with transaction.atomic():
+                deleted_count = ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=epg).delete()[0]
+                if programs_to_create:
+                    for i in range(0, len(programs_to_create), _EPG_SWAP_BATCH_SIZE):
+                        ProgramData.objects.bulk_create(
+                            programs_to_create[i:i + _EPG_SWAP_BATCH_SIZE]
+                        )
+            logger.debug(
+                f"Replaced {deleted_count} program(s) with {len(programs_to_create)} "
+                f"for {epg.tvg_id}"
+            )
             programs_to_create = None
             custom_props = None
             custom_properties_json = None
 
-
-        logger.info(f"Completed program parsing for tvg_id={epg.tvg_id}.")
-    finally:
-        # Reset internal caches and pools that lxml might be keeping
-        try:
-            etree.clear_error_log()
-        except:
-            pass
-        # Explicit cleanup of all potentially large objects
-        if source_file:
+            logger.info(f"Completed program parsing for tvg_id={epg.tvg_id}.")
+        finally:
+            # Reset internal caches and pools that lxml might be keeping
             try:
-                source_file.close()
+                etree.clear_error_log()
             except:
                 pass
-        source_file = None
-        program_parser = None
-        programs_to_create = None
+            # Explicit cleanup of all potentially large objects
+            if source_file:
+                try:
+                    source_file.close()
+                except:
+                    pass
+            source_file = None
+            program_parser = None
+            programs_to_create = None
+    
+            epg_source = None
+            # Add comprehensive cleanup before releasing lock
+            cleanup_memory(log_usage=should_log_memory, force_collection=True)
+            # Memory tracking after processing
+            if process:
+                try:
+                    mem_after = process.memory_info().rss / 1024 / 1024
+                    logger.info(f"[parse_programs_for_tvg_id] Final memory usage {epg.tvg_id} - {programs_processed} programs: {mem_after:.2f} MB (change: {mem_after-mem_before:.2f} MB)")
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.warning(f"Error tracking memory: {e}")
+                process = None
+            epg = None
+            programs_processed = None
+            lock_renewer.stop()
+            release_task_lock('parse_epg_programs', epg_id)
+    finally:
+        _decr_source_tvg_parse_count(source_id)
 
-        epg_source = None
-        # Add comprehensive cleanup before releasing lock
-        cleanup_memory(log_usage=should_log_memory, force_collection=True)
-        # Memory tracking after processing
-        if process:
-            try:
-                mem_after = process.memory_info().rss / 1024 / 1024
-                logger.info(f"[parse_programs_for_tvg_id] Final memory usage {epg.tvg_id} - {programs_processed} programs: {mem_after:.2f} MB (change: {mem_after-mem_before:.2f} MB)")
-            except Exception as e:
-                logger.warning(f"Error tracking memory: {e}")
-            process = None
-        epg = None
-        programs_processed = None
-        lock_renewer.stop()
-        release_task_lock('parse_epg_programs', epg_id)
 
+_EPG_PROGRAM_STAGING_TABLE = 'epg_program_staging'
+# Parse batches bound Python memory during XML iterparse; swap batches bound each
+# DELETE/INSERT statement inside the single atomic swap transaction.
+_EPG_PARSE_BATCH_SIZE = 2500
+_EPG_SWAP_BATCH_SIZE = 5000
+
+
+def _epg_program_staging_supported():
+    return connection.vendor == 'postgresql'
+
+
+def _prepare_epg_program_staging_table():
+    """Create/truncate a session-scoped temp table for streaming EPG programme inserts."""
+    if not _epg_program_staging_supported():
+        return False
+
+    with connection.cursor() as cursor:
+        cursor.execute(
+            f"""
+            CREATE TEMP TABLE IF NOT EXISTS {_EPG_PROGRAM_STAGING_TABLE} (
+                epg_id bigint NOT NULL,
+                start_time timestamptz NOT NULL,
+                end_time timestamptz NOT NULL,
+                title varchar(255) NOT NULL,
+                sub_title text,
+                description text,
+                tvg_id varchar(255),
+                custom_properties jsonb
+            ) ON COMMIT PRESERVE ROWS
+            """
+        )
+        cursor.execute(f"TRUNCATE {_EPG_PROGRAM_STAGING_TABLE}")
+    return True
+
+
+def _clear_epg_program_staging_table():
+    if not _epg_program_staging_supported():
+        return
+    with connection.cursor() as cursor:
+        cursor.execute(f"TRUNCATE {_EPG_PROGRAM_STAGING_TABLE}")
+
+
+def _flush_epg_program_staging_batch(programs_batch):
+    """Insert a batch of unsaved ProgramData rows into the session staging table."""
+    if not programs_batch or not _epg_program_staging_supported():
+        return
+
+    values_sql = []
+    params = []
+    for program in programs_batch:
+        values_sql.append("(%s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s)")
+        custom_properties = program.custom_properties
+        if custom_properties is not None and not isinstance(custom_properties, str):
+            custom_properties = json.dumps(custom_properties)
+        params.extend([
+            program.epg_id,
+            program.start_time,
+            program.end_time,
+            program.title,
+            program.sub_title,
+            program.description,
+            program.tvg_id,
+            custom_properties,
+        ])
+
+    with connection.cursor() as cursor:
+        cursor.execute(
+            f"""
+            INSERT INTO {_EPG_PROGRAM_STAGING_TABLE} (
+                epg_id, start_time, end_time, title, sub_title, description, tvg_id, custom_properties
+            ) VALUES {', '.join(values_sql)}
+            """,
+            params,
+        )
+
+
+def _epg_ids_mapped_to_channels(epg_source):
+    """EPGData ids currently assigned to at least one channel on this source."""
+    return set(
+        Channel.objects.filter(
+            epg_data__epg_source=epg_source,
+            epg_data__isnull=False,
+        ).values_list('epg_data_id', flat=True)
+    )
+
+
+def _delete_orphaned_epg_programs(epg_source):
+    """
+    Remove programme rows for EPG entries that have no channel mapped now.
+
+    Uses live channel assignments, not the snapshot taken at bulk-parse start,
+    so channels matched mid-refresh are not treated as orphaned.
+    """
+    currently_mapped = _epg_ids_mapped_to_channels(epg_source)
+    unmapped_epg_ids = list(
+        EPGData.objects.filter(epg_source=epg_source)
+        .exclude(id__in=currently_mapped)
+        .values_list('id', flat=True)
+    )
+    if not unmapped_epg_ids:
+        return 0
+    orphaned_count = ProgramData.objects.filter(epg_id__in=unmapped_epg_ids).delete()[0]
+    if orphaned_count > 0:
+        logger.info(
+            f"Cleaned up {orphaned_count} orphaned programs for "
+            f"{len(unmapped_epg_ids)} unmapped EPG entries"
+        )
+    return orphaned_count
+
+
+def _dispatch_late_mapped_epg_parses(epg_source, bulk_parsed_epg_ids):
+    """
+    Queue per-channel parses for EPG rows mapped after bulk parse began.
+
+    Per-channel tasks triggered during refresh defer until refresh finishes;
+    this ensures they still run promptly even if a deferred retry is pending.
+    """
+    missed_epg_ids = _epg_ids_mapped_to_channels(epg_source) - bulk_parsed_epg_ids
+    if not missed_epg_ids:
+        return 0
+    logger.info(
+        f"Queueing per-channel program parse for {len(missed_epg_ids)} EPG row(s) "
+        f"mapped during bulk refresh of {epg_source.name}"
+    )
+    return dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids(missed_epg_ids)
+
+
+def _swap_staged_epg_programs(mapped_epg_ids, epg_source, batch_size=_EPG_SWAP_BATCH_SIZE):
+    """
+    Atomically replace mapped programme rows with staged data.
+    Must be called inside transaction.atomic().
+
+    Staged rows are moved in batches (DELETE ... RETURNING + INSERT) so Postgres
+    does not need to materialize the entire catalogue in one statement.
+    """
+    with connection.cursor() as cursor:
+        cursor.execute("SET LOCAL statement_timeout = '10min'")
+
+    deleted_count = ProgramData.objects.filter(epg_id__in=mapped_epg_ids).delete()[0]
+    logger.debug(f"Deleted {deleted_count} existing programs")
+
+    _delete_orphaned_epg_programs(epg_source)
+
+    if not _epg_program_staging_supported():
+        raise RuntimeError('_swap_staged_epg_programs requires PostgreSQL staging support')
+
+    program_table = ProgramData._meta.db_table
+    total_inserted = 0
+    while True:
+        with connection.cursor() as cursor:
+            cursor.execute(
+                f"""
+                WITH moved AS (
+                    DELETE FROM {_EPG_PROGRAM_STAGING_TABLE}
+                    WHERE ctid IN (
+                        SELECT ctid FROM {_EPG_PROGRAM_STAGING_TABLE} LIMIT %s
+                    )
+                    RETURNING
+                        epg_id, start_time, end_time, title, sub_title,
+                        description, tvg_id, custom_properties
+                )
+                INSERT INTO {program_table} (
+                    epg_id, start_time, end_time, title, sub_title,
+                    description, tvg_id, custom_properties
+                )
+                SELECT
+                    epg_id, start_time, end_time, title, sub_title,
+                    description, tvg_id, custom_properties
+                FROM moved
+                """,
+                [batch_size],
+            )
+            moved_count = cursor.rowcount
+        if moved_count == 0:
+            break
+        total_inserted += moved_count
+
+    logger.debug(f"Inserted {total_inserted} staged programs in batches of {batch_size}")
+
+    return deleted_count
+
+
+def _swap_parsed_epg_programs(mapped_epg_ids, epg_source, programs_to_create, batch_size=_EPG_SWAP_BATCH_SIZE):
+    """SQLite/dev fallback: atomic delete + bulk insert from an in-memory batch list."""
+    with transaction.atomic():
+        deleted_count = ProgramData.objects.filter(epg_id__in=mapped_epg_ids).delete()[0]
+        _delete_orphaned_epg_programs(epg_source)
+        for i in range(0, len(programs_to_create), batch_size):
+            ProgramData.objects.bulk_create(programs_to_create[i:i + batch_size])
+    return deleted_count
 
 
 def parse_programs_for_source(epg_source, tvg_id=None):
@@ -1836,106 +2368,164 @@ def parse_programs_for_source(epg_source, tvg_id=None):
                 send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", error="No URL provided")
                 return False
 
-        # SINGLE PASS PARSING: Parse the XML file once and collect all programs in memory
-        # We parse FIRST, then do an atomic delete+insert to avoid race conditions
-        # where clients might see empty/partial EPG data during the transition
-        all_programs_to_create = []
-        programs_by_channel = {tvg_id: 0 for tvg_id in mapped_tvg_ids}  # Track count per channel
+        # Stream parsed rows into a session temp table, then swap in a short transaction.
+        # This bounds Python memory (batched staging inserts) and Postgres memory (no
+        # long-lived transaction spanning the entire XML parse).
+        programs_by_channel = {tvg_id: 0 for tvg_id in mapped_tvg_ids}
         total_programs = 0
         skipped_programs = 0
         last_progress_update = 0
+        parse_batch_size = _EPG_PARSE_BATCH_SIZE
+        swap_batch_size = _EPG_SWAP_BATCH_SIZE
+        programs_batch = []
+        deleted_count = 0
+        staging_prepared = False
+        use_staging = False
+        programs_accumulator = []
+
+        send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 10, message="Parsing programs...")
 
         try:
-            logger.debug(f"Opening file for single-pass parsing: {file_path}")
+            staging_prepared = _prepare_epg_program_staging_table()
+            use_staging = staging_prepared
+
+            logger.debug(f"Opening file for streaming parse: {file_path}")
             source_file = _open_xmltv_file(file_path)
+            try:
+                program_parser = etree.iterparse(
+                    source_file,
+                    events=('end',),
+                    tag='programme',
+                    remove_blank_text=True,
+                    recover=True,
+                )
 
-            # Stream parse the file using lxml's iterparse
-            program_parser = etree.iterparse(source_file, events=('end',), tag='programme', remove_blank_text=True, recover=True)
+                for _, elem in program_parser:
+                    channel_id = elem.get('channel')
 
-            for _, elem in program_parser:
-                channel_id = elem.get('channel')
+                    if channel_id not in mapped_tvg_ids:
+                        skipped_programs += 1
+                        clear_element(elem)
+                        continue
 
-                # Skip programmes for unmapped channels immediately
-                if channel_id not in mapped_tvg_ids:
-                    skipped_programs += 1
-                    # Clear element to free memory
-                    clear_element(elem)
-                    continue
+                    try:
+                        start_time = parse_xmltv_time(elem.get('start'))
+                        end_time = parse_xmltv_time(elem.get('stop'))
+                        title = None
+                        desc = None
+                        sub_title = None
 
-                # This programme is for a mapped channel - process it
-                try:
-                    start_time = parse_xmltv_time(elem.get('start'))
-                    end_time = parse_xmltv_time(elem.get('stop'))
-                    title = None
-                    desc = None
-                    sub_title = None
+                        for child in elem:
+                            if child.tag == 'title':
+                                title = child.text or 'No Title'
+                            elif child.tag == 'desc':
+                                desc = child.text or ''
+                            elif child.tag == 'sub-title':
+                                sub_title = child.text or ''
 
-                    # Efficiently process child elements
-                    for child in elem:
-                        if child.tag == 'title':
-                            title = child.text or 'No Title'
-                        elif child.tag == 'desc':
-                            desc = child.text or ''
-                        elif child.tag == 'sub-title':
-                            sub_title = child.text or ''
+                        if not title:
+                            title = 'No Title'
 
-                    if not title:
-                        title = 'No Title'
+                        custom_props = extract_custom_properties(elem)
+                        custom_properties_json = custom_props if custom_props else None
 
-                    # Extract custom properties
-                    custom_props = extract_custom_properties(elem)
-                    custom_properties_json = custom_props if custom_props else None
+                        if desc:
+                            has_season = (custom_properties_json or {}).get('season') is not None
+                            has_episode = (custom_properties_json or {}).get('episode') is not None
+                            if not has_season or not has_episode:
+                                d_season, d_episode, cleaned_desc = extract_season_episode_from_description(desc)
+                                if d_season is not None and d_episode is not None:
+                                    if custom_properties_json is None:
+                                        custom_properties_json = {}
+                                    if not has_season:
+                                        custom_properties_json['season'] = d_season
+                                    if not has_episode:
+                                        custom_properties_json['episode'] = d_episode
+                                    custom_properties_json['season_episode_source'] = 'description'
+                                    desc = cleaned_desc
 
-                    # Fallback: extract S/E from description when episode-num
-                    # elements didn't provide them
-                    if desc:
-                        has_season = (custom_properties_json or {}).get('season') is not None
-                        has_episode = (custom_properties_json or {}).get('episode') is not None
-                        if not has_season or not has_episode:
-                            d_season, d_episode, cleaned_desc = extract_season_episode_from_description(desc)
-                            if d_season is not None and d_episode is not None:
-                                if custom_properties_json is None:
-                                    custom_properties_json = {}
-                                if not has_season:
-                                    custom_properties_json['season'] = d_season
-                                if not has_episode:
-                                    custom_properties_json['episode'] = d_episode
-                                custom_properties_json['season_episode_source'] = 'description'
-                                desc = cleaned_desc
+                        epg_id = tvg_id_to_epg_id[channel_id]
+                        programs_batch.append(ProgramData(
+                            epg_id=epg_id,
+                            start_time=start_time,
+                            end_time=end_time,
+                            title=title[:255],
+                            description=desc,
+                            sub_title=sub_title,
+                            tvg_id=channel_id,
+                            custom_properties=custom_properties_json,
+                        ))
+                        total_programs += 1
+                        programs_by_channel[channel_id] += 1
+                        clear_element(elem)
 
-                    epg_id = tvg_id_to_epg_id[channel_id]
-                    all_programs_to_create.append(ProgramData(
-                        epg_id=epg_id,
-                        start_time=start_time,
-                        end_time=end_time,
-                        title=title[:255],
-                        description=desc,
-                        sub_title=sub_title,
-                        tvg_id=channel_id,
-                        custom_properties=custom_properties_json
-                    ))
-                    total_programs += 1
-                    programs_by_channel[channel_id] += 1
+                        if len(programs_batch) >= parse_batch_size:
+                            if use_staging:
+                                _flush_epg_program_staging_batch(programs_batch)
+                                programs_batch = []
+                            else:
+                                programs_accumulator.extend(programs_batch)
+                                programs_batch = []
 
-                    # Clear the element to free memory
-                    clear_element(elem)
+                        if total_programs - last_progress_update >= 5000:
+                            last_progress_update = total_programs
+                            progress = min(
+                                85,
+                                10 + int((total_programs / max(total_programs + 10000, 1)) * 75),
+                            )
+                            send_epg_update(
+                                epg_source.id,
+                                "parsing_programs",
+                                progress,
+                                processed=total_programs,
+                                channels=mapped_count,
+                                message=f"Staging programs... {total_programs:,}",
+                            )
 
-                    # Send progress update (estimate based on programs processed)
-                    if total_programs - last_progress_update >= 5000:
-                        last_progress_update = total_programs
-                        # Cap at 70% during parsing phase (save 30% for DB operations)
-                        progress = min(70, 10 + int((total_programs / max(total_programs + 10000, 1)) * 60))
-                        send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", progress,
-                                      processed=total_programs, channels=mapped_count)
+                        if total_programs % 5000 == 0:
+                            gc.collect()
 
-                    # Periodic garbage collection during parsing
-                    if total_programs % 5000 == 0:
-                        gc.collect()
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        logger.error(f"Error processing program for {channel_id}: {e}", exc_info=True)
+                        clear_element(elem)
+                        continue
 
-                except Exception as e:
-                    logger.error(f"Error processing program for {channel_id}: {e}", exc_info=True)
-                    clear_element(elem)
-                    continue
+                if programs_batch:
+                    if use_staging:
+                        _flush_epg_program_staging_batch(programs_batch)
+                    else:
+                        programs_accumulator.extend(programs_batch)
+                    programs_batch = []
+            finally:
+                if source_file:
+                    source_file.close()
+                    source_file = None
+
+            try:
+                send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 90, message="Updating database...")
+                if use_staging:
+                    with transaction.atomic():
+                        deleted_count = _swap_staged_epg_programs(
+                            mapped_epg_ids, epg_source, batch_size=swap_batch_size
+                        )
+                else:
+                    deleted_count = _swap_parsed_epg_programs(
+                        mapped_epg_ids, epg_source, programs_accumulator, batch_size=swap_batch_size
+                    )
+                    programs_accumulator = []
+
+                logger.info(
+                    f"Atomic update complete: deleted {deleted_count}, inserted {total_programs} programs"
+                )
+            except Exception as db_error:
+                logger.error(f"Database error during atomic update: {db_error}", exc_info=True)
+                epg_source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_ERROR
+                epg_source.last_message = f"Database error: {str(db_error)}"
+                epg_source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
+                send_epg_update(
+                    epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", message=str(db_error)
+                )
+                return False
 
         except etree.XMLSyntaxError as xml_error:
             logger.error(f"XML syntax error parsing program data: {xml_error}")
@@ -1944,63 +2534,23 @@ def parse_programs_for_source(epg_source, tvg_id=None):
             epg_source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
             send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", message=str(xml_error))
             return False
-        except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error parsing XML for programs: {e}", exc_info=True)
-            raise
-        finally:
-            if source_file:
-                source_file.close()
-                source_file = None
-
-        # Now perform atomic delete + bulk insert
-        # This ensures clients never see empty/partial EPG data
-        logger.info(f"Parsed {total_programs} programs, performing atomic database update...")
-        send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 75, message="Updating database...")
-
-        batch_size = 1000
-        try:
-            with transaction.atomic():
-                # Kill any individual statement that hangs longer than 10 minutes.
-                # SET LOCAL automatically resets when this transaction ends (commit or rollback).
-                with connection.cursor() as cursor:
-                    cursor.execute("SET LOCAL statement_timeout = '10min'")
-                # Delete existing programs for mapped EPGs
-                deleted_count = ProgramData.objects.filter(epg_id__in=mapped_epg_ids).delete()[0]
-                logger.debug(f"Deleted {deleted_count} existing programs")
-
-                # Clean up orphaned programs for unmapped EPG entries
-                unmapped_epg_ids = list(EPGData.objects.filter(
-                    epg_source=epg_source
-                ).exclude(id__in=mapped_epg_ids).values_list('id', flat=True))
-
-                if unmapped_epg_ids:
-                    orphaned_count = ProgramData.objects.filter(epg_id__in=unmapped_epg_ids).delete()[0]
-                    if orphaned_count > 0:
-                        logger.info(f"Cleaned up {orphaned_count} orphaned programs for {len(unmapped_epg_ids)} unmapped EPG entries")
-
-                # Bulk insert all new programs in batches within the same transaction
-                for i in range(0, len(all_programs_to_create), batch_size):
-                    batch = all_programs_to_create[i:i + batch_size]
-                    ProgramData.objects.bulk_create(batch)
-
-                    # Update progress during insertion
-                    progress = 75 + int((i / len(all_programs_to_create)) * 20) if all_programs_to_create else 95
-                    if i % (batch_size * 5) == 0:
-                        send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", min(95, progress),
-                                      message=f"Inserting programs... {i}/{len(all_programs_to_create)}")
-
-            logger.info(f"Atomic update complete: deleted {deleted_count}, inserted {total_programs} programs")
-
-        except Exception as db_error:
-            logger.error(f"Database error during atomic update: {db_error}", exc_info=True)
+        except Exception as parse_error:
+            logger.error(f"Error parsing programs from XML: {parse_error}", exc_info=True)
             epg_source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_ERROR
-            epg_source.last_message = f"Database error: {str(db_error)}"
+            epg_source.last_message = f"Error parsing programs: {str(parse_error)}"
             epg_source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
-            send_epg_update(epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", message=str(db_error))
+            send_epg_update(
+                epg_source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", message=str(parse_error)
+            )
             return False
         finally:
-            # Clear the large list to free memory
-            all_programs_to_create = None
+            programs_batch = None
+            programs_accumulator = None
+            if staging_prepared:
+                try:
+                    _clear_epg_program_staging_table()
+                except Exception:
+                    pass
             gc.collect()
 
         # Count channels that actually got programs
@@ -2034,6 +2584,7 @@ def parse_programs_for_source(epg_source, tvg_id=None):
         logger.info(f"Completed parsing programs for source: {epg_source.name} - "
                f"{total_programs:,} programs for {channels_with_programs} channels, "
                f"skipped {skipped_programs:,} programs for unmapped channels")
+        _dispatch_late_mapped_epg_parses(epg_source, mapped_epg_ids)
         return True
 
     except Exception as e:
@@ -2056,7 +2607,7 @@ def parse_programs_for_source(epg_source, tvg_id=None):
             source_file = None
 
         # Explicitly release any remaining large data structures
-        programs_to_create = None
+        programs_batch = None
         programs_by_channel = None
         mapped_epg_ids = None
         mapped_tvg_ids = None
@@ -2070,6 +2621,261 @@ def parse_programs_for_source(epg_source, tvg_id=None):
             logger.info(f"[parse_programs_for_source] Final memory usage: {final_memory:.2f} MB difference: {final_memory - initial_memory:.2f} MB")
             # Explicitly clear the process object to prevent potential memory leaks
             process = None
+
+
+def _sd_fetch_lineup_country(token, sd_headers_fn):
+    """Return country code prefix from the first subscribed lineup (poster metadata)."""
+    try:
+        lineups_response = requests.get(
+            f"{SD_BASE_URL}/lineups",
+            headers=sd_headers_fn(token),
+            timeout=30,
+        )
+        if lineups_response.ok:
+            for lineup in lineups_response.json().get('lineups', []):
+                lid = lineup.get('lineupID') or lineup.get('lineup') or ''
+                if '-' in lid:
+                    return lid.split('-')[0]
+    except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
+        logger.warning(f"Could not fetch lineups for country code: {e}")
+    return None
+
+
+def _sd_setup_single_epg_fetch(source, epg_id, token, sd_headers_fn):
+    """Build station_map / epg_id_map for a single mapped EPG entry."""
+    epg = EPGData.objects.filter(id=epg_id, epg_source=source).first()
+    if not epg or not epg.tvg_id:
+        msg = f"Schedules Direct EPG entry {epg_id} not found or missing station ID."
+        logger.error(msg)
+        source.last_message = msg
+        source.save(update_fields=['last_message'])
+        send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", error=msg)
+        return None
+
+    sd_lineup_country = _sd_fetch_lineup_country(token, sd_headers_fn)
+
+    send_epg_update(
+        source.id, "parsing_programs", 15,
+        message=f"Fetching guide data for {epg.name or epg.tvg_id}...",
+    )
+    station_map = {epg.tvg_id: {'name': epg.name or epg.tvg_id, 'logo_url': epg.icon_url}}
+    epg_id_map = {epg.tvg_id: epg.id}
+    return station_map, epg_id_map, sd_lineup_country, epg
+
+
+def _sd_setup_mapped_guide_fetch(source, token, sd_headers_fn):
+    """Build station_map / epg_id_map for all channels mapped to this SD source."""
+    from apps.channels.models import Channel
+
+    mapped_epg_ids = set(
+        Channel.objects.filter(
+            epg_data__epg_source=source,
+            epg_data__isnull=False,
+        ).values_list('epg_data_id', flat=True)
+    )
+    if not mapped_epg_ids:
+        msg = "No channels mapped to this Schedules Direct source."
+        logger.info(msg)
+        source.last_message = msg
+        source.save(update_fields=['last_message'])
+        send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="idle", message=msg)
+        return None
+
+    station_map = {}
+    epg_id_map = {}
+    for epg in EPGData.objects.filter(id__in=mapped_epg_ids, epg_source=source):
+        if not epg.tvg_id:
+            continue
+        station_map[epg.tvg_id] = {
+            'name': epg.name or epg.tvg_id,
+            'logo_url': epg.icon_url,
+        }
+        epg_id_map[epg.tvg_id] = epg.id
+
+    if not station_map:
+        msg = "Mapped channels have no valid Schedules Direct station IDs."
+        logger.warning(msg)
+        source.last_message = msg
+        source.save(update_fields=['last_message'])
+        send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="error", error=msg)
+        return None
+
+    sd_lineup_country = _sd_fetch_lineup_country(token, sd_headers_fn)
+    send_epg_update(
+        source.id, "parsing_programs", 15,
+        message=f"Fetching guide data for {len(station_map)} mapped stations...",
+    )
+    return station_map, epg_id_map, sd_lineup_country
+
+
+def dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids(epg_ids):
+    """
+    Queue guide/program refresh for newly assigned EPGData rows.
+
+    XMLTV and other non-SD sources use parse_programs_for_tvg_id per id.
+    Schedules Direct uses per-EPG fetches for small batches and one batched
+    mapped-station fetch per source when the threshold is exceeded.
+    """
+    if not epg_ids:
+        return 0
+
+    epg_ids = {eid for eid in epg_ids if eid}
+    if not epg_ids:
+        return 0
+
+    epgs = list(
+        EPGData.objects.filter(id__in=epg_ids).select_related('epg_source')
+    )
+    epgs_with_program_data = set(
+        ProgramData.objects.filter(epg_id__in=epg_ids)
+        .values_list('epg_id', flat=True)
+        .distinct()
+    )
+
+    non_sd_epg_ids = []
+    sd_by_source = {}
+    for epg in epgs:
+        if not epg.epg_source:
+            non_sd_epg_ids.append(epg.id)
+            continue
+        source_type = epg.epg_source.source_type
+        if source_type == 'dummy':
+            continue
+        if source_type == 'schedules_direct':
+            sd_by_source.setdefault(epg.epg_source_id, []).append(epg)
+        else:
+            non_sd_epg_ids.append(epg.id)
+
+    dispatched = 0
+    for epg_id in non_sd_epg_ids:
+        parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay(epg_id)
+        dispatched += 1
+
+    for source_id, source_epgs in sd_by_source.items():
+        needs_fetch = [
+            epg for epg in source_epgs
+            if epg.id not in epgs_with_program_data
+        ]
+        if not needs_fetch:
+            continue
+        if len(needs_fetch) >= SD_BULK_GUIDE_FETCH_THRESHOLD:
+            logger.info(
+                f"SD source {source_id}: {len(needs_fetch)} new mapping(s) exceed "
+                f"threshold ({SD_BULK_GUIDE_FETCH_THRESHOLD}); "
+                "queueing batched mapped guide fetch"
+            )
+            fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch.delay(source_id)
+            dispatched += 1
+        else:
+            for epg in needs_fetch:
+                parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay(epg.id)
+                dispatched += 1
+
+    return dispatched
+
+
+@shared_task(time_limit=3600, soft_time_limit=3500)
+def fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch(source_id, force=False, _defer_retry=0):
+    """
+    Fetch Schedules Direct guide data for all mapped stations on one source.
+
+    Used when bulk EPG assignment would otherwise queue many per-EPG tasks.
+    """
+    try:
+        source = EPGSource.objects.get(id=source_id)
+    except EPGSource.DoesNotExist:
+        logger.error(f"EPGSource {source_id} not found for SD mapped guide batch")
+        return
+
+    if source.source_type != 'schedules_direct':
+        return "Not a Schedules Direct source"
+
+    if not acquire_task_lock('sd_mapped_guide_fetch', source_id):
+        if _defer_retry < SD_MAPPED_GUIDE_FETCH_DEFER_MAX_RETRIES:
+            logger.info(
+                f"SD mapped guide batch for source {source_id} already in progress, "
+                f"deferring retry {_defer_retry + 1}/"
+                f"{SD_MAPPED_GUIDE_FETCH_DEFER_MAX_RETRIES}"
+            )
+            fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch.apply_async(
+                args=[source_id],
+                kwargs={
+                    'force': force,
+                    '_defer_retry': _defer_retry + 1,
+                },
+                countdown=SD_MAPPED_GUIDE_BATCH_DEFER_SECONDS,
+            )
+            return "Deferred - batch already in progress"
+        logger.warning(
+            f"SD mapped guide batch for source {source_id} still locked after "
+            f"{_defer_retry} deferrals; giving up"
+        )
+        return "Task already running"
+
+    lock_renewer = TaskLockRenewer('sd_mapped_guide_fetch', source_id)
+    lock_renewer.start()
+    try:
+        logger.info(f"Fetching Schedules Direct guide for mapped stations (source: {source.name})")
+        fetch_schedules_direct(source, mapped_guide_batch=True, force=force)
+        return "SD mapped guide batch complete"
+    finally:
+        lock_renewer.stop()
+        release_task_lock('sd_mapped_guide_fetch', source_id)
+
+
+@shared_task(time_limit=3600, soft_time_limit=3500)
+def fetch_sd_guide_for_epg(epg_id, force=False, _defer_retry=0):
+    """
+    Fetch Schedules Direct guide data for one mapped EPG entry (channel map flow).
+
+    Skips when ProgramData already exists so additional channels sharing the
+    same EPGData / tvg_id do not trigger redundant API calls.
+    """
+    epg = EPGData.objects.select_related('epg_source').filter(id=epg_id).first()
+    if not epg or not epg.epg_source or epg.epg_source.source_type != 'schedules_direct':
+        return "Not a Schedules Direct EPG entry"
+
+    if not force and ProgramData.objects.filter(epg_id=epg_id).exists():
+        logger.info(f"SD guide fetch skipped for EPG {epg_id}: ProgramData already present")
+        return "Guide data already present"
+
+    source_id = epg.epg_source_id
+    if is_task_lock_held('sd_mapped_guide_fetch', source_id):
+        if _defer_retry < SD_MAPPED_GUIDE_FETCH_DEFER_MAX_RETRIES:
+            logger.info(
+                f"SD mapped batch in progress for source {source_id}; "
+                f"deferring single-EPG fetch for {epg_id} "
+                f"(retry {_defer_retry + 1}/{SD_MAPPED_GUIDE_FETCH_DEFER_MAX_RETRIES})"
+            )
+            fetch_sd_guide_for_epg.apply_async(
+                args=[epg_id],
+                kwargs={
+                    'force': force,
+                    '_defer_retry': _defer_retry + 1,
+                },
+                countdown=SD_MAPPED_GUIDE_BATCH_DEFER_SECONDS,
+            )
+            return "Deferred - mapped batch in progress"
+        logger.warning(
+            f"SD mapped batch still running for source {source_id} after "
+            f"{_defer_retry} deferrals; proceeding with single-EPG fetch for {epg_id}"
+        )
+
+    if not acquire_task_lock('parse_epg_programs', epg_id):
+        logger.info(f"SD guide fetch for EPG {epg_id} already in progress, skipping duplicate task")
+        return "Task already running"
+
+    lock_renewer = TaskLockRenewer('parse_epg_programs', epg_id)
+    lock_renewer.start()
+    try:
+        logger.info(f"Fetching Schedules Direct guide for EPG {epg_id} ({epg.tvg_id})")
+        fetch_schedules_direct(epg.epg_source, epg_id_only=epg_id, force=force)
+        return "SD guide fetch complete"
+    finally:
+        lock_renewer.stop()
+        release_task_lock('parse_epg_programs', epg_id)
+
+
 @shared_task(bind=True)
 def fetch_schedules_direct_stations(self, source_id):
     """
@@ -2085,7 +2891,13 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct_stations(self, source_id):
     fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=True)
 
 
-def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
+def fetch_schedules_direct(
+    source,
+    stations_only=False,
+    force=False,
+    epg_id_only=None,
+    mapped_guide_batch=False,
+):
     """
     Fetch EPG data from the Schedules Direct JSON API and persist it to the
     EPGData / ProgramData models.
@@ -2116,8 +2928,21 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
     import hashlib
     from datetime import date
 
+    single_epg_fetch = epg_id_only is not None
+    lightweight_sd_fetch = single_epg_fetch or mapped_guide_batch
 
-    logger.info(f"Fetching Schedules Direct data for source: {source.name}")
+    if single_epg_fetch:
+        logger.info(
+            f"Fetching Schedules Direct guide for EPG {epg_id_only} "
+            f"(source: {source.name})"
+        )
+    elif mapped_guide_batch:
+        logger.info(
+            f"Fetching Schedules Direct guide for mapped stations "
+            f"(source: {source.name})"
+        )
+    else:
+        logger.info(f"Fetching Schedules Direct data for source: {source.name}")
 
     # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
     # Validate credentials
@@ -2144,7 +2969,7 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
     # updated_at, which would otherwise incorrectly trigger this guard). Always
     # allow the first full refresh through so guide data is immediately available.
     # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    if not stations_only and not force and source.updated_at:
+    if not stations_only and not force and not lightweight_sd_fetch and source.updated_at:
         from apps.epg.models import SDScheduleMD5 as _SDScheduleMD5
         has_prior_full_refresh = _SDScheduleMD5.objects.filter(epg_source=source).exists()
         if has_prior_full_refresh:
@@ -2165,7 +2990,7 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
                 return
         else:
             logger.info(f"SD source {source.id}: No prior full refresh detected, skipping 2-hour guard for first full fetch.")
-    elif force and not stations_only:
+    elif force and not stations_only and not lightweight_sd_fetch:
         logger.info(f"SD source {source.id}: Force flag set, bypassing 2-hour refresh guard.")
 
     # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -2173,17 +2998,10 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
     # SD API spec requires the User-Agent to identify the application and version.
     # SergeantPanda confirmed Dispatcharr should identify itself properly.
     # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    from version import __version__ as dispatcharr_version
-    sd_user_agent = f"Dispatcharr/{dispatcharr_version}"
+    from core.utils import dispatcharr_http_headers
 
     def _sd_headers(token=None):
-        h = {
-            'Content-Type': 'application/json',
-            'User-Agent': sd_user_agent,
-        }
-        if token:
-            h['token'] = token
-        return h
+        return dispatcharr_http_headers(token=token)
 
     def _sd_post_refresh_tasks(mapped_epg_ids, program_metadata, today):
         """Poster fetch, logo auto-apply, and pruning — runs even when schedules are unchanged."""
@@ -2211,7 +3029,7 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
                 )
 
         if fetch_posters and poster_program_ids:
-            logger.info("Poster fetch enabled — retrieving program artwork from Schedules Direct.")
+            logger.info("Poster fetch enabled, retrieving program artwork from Schedules Direct.")
             send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 98,
                             message="Fetching program artwork...")
             try:
@@ -2299,6 +3117,24 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
         from apps.channels.utils import maybe_auto_apply_epg_logos
         maybe_auto_apply_epg_logos(source)
 
+        try:
+            unmapped_epg_ids = list(
+                EPGData.objects.filter(epg_source=source).exclude(
+                    id__in=mapped_epg_ids,
+                ).values_list('id', flat=True)
+            )
+            if unmapped_epg_ids:
+                orphaned_count = ProgramData.objects.filter(
+                    epg_id__in=unmapped_epg_ids,
+                ).delete()[0]
+                if orphaned_count:
+                    logger.info(
+                        f"Cleaned up {orphaned_count} orphaned ProgramData records "
+                        f"for {len(unmapped_epg_ids)} unmapped EPG entries."
+                    )
+        except Exception as prune_err:
+            logger.warning(f"Failed to clean up orphaned SD ProgramData: {prune_err}")
+
         today_utc = datetime(today.year, today.month, today.day, tzinfo=dt_timezone.utc)
         try:
             expired_count = ProgramData.objects.filter(epg_id__in=mapped_epg_ids, end_time__lt=today_utc).delete()[0]
@@ -2326,9 +3162,10 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
     # This is a requirement of the Schedules Direct API specification, not an
     # architectural choice.
     # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_FETCHING
-    source.last_message = "Authenticating with Schedules Direct..."
-    source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
+    if not lightweight_sd_fetch:
+        source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_FETCHING
+        source.last_message = "Authenticating with Schedules Direct..."
+        source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
     send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 2, message="Authenticating with Schedules Direct...")
 
     try:
@@ -2411,219 +3248,291 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
     except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
         logger.warning(f"Could not fetch SD system status, proceeding anyway: {e}")
 
-    # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    # Step 3: Fetch subscribed lineups and build station map
-    # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 10, message="Fetching subscribed lineups...")
-    try:
-        lineups_response = requests.get(
-            f"{SD_BASE_URL}/lineups",
-            headers=_sd_headers(token),
-            timeout=30,
-        )
-        # SD returns 400 with code 4102 when no lineups are configured.
-        # This is a valid account state. The user needs to add lineups via
-        # the Manage Lineups UI. Treat as idle rather than error.
-        if lineups_response.status_code == 400:
-            sd_data = lineups_response.json()
-            if sd_data.get('code') == 4102:
+    station_map = None
+    epg_id_map = None
+    sd_lineup_country = None
+
+    if epg_id_only is not None:
+        setup = _sd_setup_single_epg_fetch(source, epg_id_only, token, _sd_headers)
+        if setup is None:
+            return
+        station_map, epg_id_map, sd_lineup_country, _single_epg = setup
+    elif mapped_guide_batch:
+        setup = _sd_setup_mapped_guide_fetch(source, token, _sd_headers)
+        if setup is None:
+            return
+        station_map, epg_id_map, sd_lineup_country = setup
+    else:
+        # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
+        # Step 3: Fetch subscribed lineups and build station map
+        # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
+        send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 10, message="Fetching subscribed lineups...")
+        try:
+            lineups_response = requests.get(
+                f"{SD_BASE_URL}/lineups",
+                headers=_sd_headers(token),
+                timeout=30,
+            )
+            # SD returns 400 with code 4102 when no lineups are configured.
+            # This is a valid account state. The user needs to add lineups via
+            # the Manage Lineups UI. Treat as idle rather than error.
+            if lineups_response.status_code == 400:
+                sd_data = lineups_response.json()
+                if sd_data.get('code') == 4102:
+                    msg = "No lineups configured. Use the Manage Lineups option in the EPG source settings to add a lineup."
+                    logger.warning(f"SD source {source.id}: no lineups configured on account (4102).")
+                    source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_IDLE
+                    source.last_message = msg
+                    source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
+                    send_epg_update(source.id, "refresh", 100, status="idle", message=msg)
+                    return
+            lineups_response.raise_for_status()
+            lineups_data = lineups_response.json()
+            lineups = [l for l in lineups_data.get('lineups', []) if not l.get('isDeleted', False)]
+            if not lineups:
                 msg = "No lineups configured. Use the Manage Lineups option in the EPG source settings to add a lineup."
-                logger.warning(f"SD source {source.id}: no lineups configured on account (4102).")
+                logger.warning(f"SD source {source.id}: no active lineups found.")
                 source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_IDLE
                 source.last_message = msg
                 source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
                 send_epg_update(source.id, "refresh", 100, status="idle", message=msg)
                 return
-        lineups_response.raise_for_status()
-        lineups_data = lineups_response.json()
-        lineups = [l for l in lineups_data.get('lineups', []) if not l.get('isDeleted', False)]
-        if not lineups:
-            msg = "No lineups configured. Use the Manage Lineups option in the EPG source settings to add a lineup."
-            logger.warning(f"SD source {source.id}: no active lineups found.")
-            source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_IDLE
+            logger.info(f"Found {len(lineups)} lineup(s) in SD account.")
+
+            # Extract country from lineup IDs (format: "USA-NJ29486-X", "GBR-...", etc.)
+            sd_lineup_country = None
+            for l in lineups:
+                lid = l.get('lineupID') or l.get('lineup') or ''
+                if '-' in lid:
+                    sd_lineup_country = lid.split('-')[0]
+                    break
+            logger.debug(f"SD lineup country: {sd_lineup_country}")
+        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
+            msg = f"Failed to fetch Schedules Direct lineups: {e}"
+            logger.error(msg, exc_info=True)
+            source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_ERROR
             source.last_message = msg
             source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
-            send_epg_update(source.id, "refresh", 100, status="idle", message=msg)
+            send_epg_update(source.id, "refresh", 100, status="error", error=msg)
             return
-        logger.info(f"Found {len(lineups)} lineup(s) in SD account.")
 
-        # Extract country from lineup IDs (format: "USA-NJ29486-X", "GBR-...", etc.)
-        sd_lineup_country = None
-        for l in lineups:
-            lid = l.get('lineupID') or l.get('lineup') or ''
-            if '-' in lid:
-                sd_lineup_country = lid.split('-')[0]
-                break
-        logger.debug(f"SD lineup country: {sd_lineup_country}")
-    except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
-        msg = f"Failed to fetch Schedules Direct lineups: {e}"
-        logger.error(msg, exc_info=True)
-        source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_ERROR
-        source.last_message = msg
+        # Build station metadata map: stationID -> {name, callsign, logo_url}
+        station_map = {}
+        send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 18, message=f"Fetching station metadata for {len(lineups)} lineup(s)...")
+        for lineup in lineups:
+            lineup_id = lineup.get('lineupID') or lineup.get('lineup')
+            if not lineup_id:
+                continue
+            try:
+                detail_response = requests.get(
+                    f"{SD_BASE_URL}/lineups/{lineup_id}",
+                    headers=_sd_headers(token),
+                    timeout=30,
+                )
+                detail_response.raise_for_status()
+                detail_data = detail_response.json()
+                for station in detail_data.get('stations', []):
+                    sid = station.get('stationID')
+                    if not sid:
+                        continue
+                    logo_url = None
+                    logos = station.get('stationLogo') or station.get('logo') or []
+                    if isinstance(logos, list) and logos:
+                        # Read preferred logo style from source settings; default to 'dark'
+                        logo_style = (source.custom_properties or {}).get('logo_style', 'dark')
+                        preferred = next((l for l in logos if l.get('category') == logo_style), logos[0])
+                        logo_url = preferred.get('URL') or preferred.get('url')
+                    elif isinstance(logos, dict):
+                        logo_url = logos.get('URL') or logos.get('url')
+                    station_map[sid] = {
+                        'name': station.get('name', sid),
+                        'callsign': station.get('callsign', ''),
+                        'logo_url': logo_url,
+                    }
+                logger.debug(f"Fetched {len(detail_data.get('stations', []))} stations from lineup {lineup_id}")
+            except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Failed to fetch lineup details for {lineup_id}: {e}")
+
+        if not station_map:
+            msg = "No stations found across all Schedules Direct lineups."
+            logger.warning(msg)
+            source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_ERROR
+            source.last_message = msg
+            source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
+            send_epg_update(source.id, "refresh", 100, status="error", error=msg)
+            return
+
+        logger.info(f"Built station map with {len(station_map)} stations.")
+
+        # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
+        # Step 4: Persist station metadata to EPGData
+        # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
+        source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_PARSING
+        source.last_message = f"Syncing {len(station_map)} stations..."
         source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
-        send_epg_update(source.id, "refresh", 100, status="error", error=msg)
-        return
+        send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 28, message=f"Syncing {len(station_map)} stations to database...")
 
-    # Build station metadata map: stationID -> {name, callsign, logo_url}
-    station_map = {}
-    send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 18, message=f"Fetching station metadata for {len(lineups)} lineup(s)...")
-    for lineup in lineups:
-        lineup_id = lineup.get('lineupID') or lineup.get('lineup')
-        if not lineup_id:
-            continue
-        try:
-            detail_response = requests.get(
-                f"{SD_BASE_URL}/lineups/{lineup_id}",
-                headers=_sd_headers(token),
-                timeout=30,
+        existing_epg_map = {
+            epg.tvg_id: epg
+            for epg in EPGData.objects.filter(epg_source=source)
+        }
+
+        epgs_to_create = []
+        epgs_to_update = []
+        icon_max_length = EPGData._meta.get_field('icon_url').max_length
+        name_max_length = EPGData._meta.get_field('name').max_length
+
+        for sid, info in station_map.items():
+            display_name = (info['name'] or sid)[:name_max_length]
+            logo = info['logo_url']
+            if logo and len(logo) > icon_max_length:
+                logo = None
+
+            if sid in existing_epg_map:
+                epg_obj = existing_epg_map[sid]
+                needs_update = False
+                if epg_obj.name != display_name:
+                    epg_obj.name = display_name
+                    needs_update = True
+                if epg_obj.icon_url != logo:
+                    epg_obj.icon_url = logo
+                    needs_update = True
+                if needs_update:
+                    epgs_to_update.append(epg_obj)
+            else:
+                epgs_to_create.append(EPGData(
+                    tvg_id=sid,
+                    name=display_name,
+                    icon_url=logo,
+                    epg_source=source,
+                ))
+
+        if epgs_to_create:
+            EPGData.objects.bulk_create(epgs_to_create, ignore_conflicts=True)
+            logger.info(f"Created {len(epgs_to_create)} new EPGData entries.")
+        if epgs_to_update:
+            EPGData.objects.bulk_update(epgs_to_update, ['name', 'icon_url'])
+            logger.info(f"Updated {len(epgs_to_update)} existing EPGData entries.")
+
+        gc.collect()
+
+        # Rebuild map with fresh DB ids for all stations
+        epg_id_map = {
+            epg.tvg_id: epg.id
+            for epg in EPGData.objects.filter(epg_source=source, tvg_id__in=list(station_map.keys()))
+        }
+
+        # Station sync complete. Send progress update before continuing into programs phase.
+        # We deliberately do NOT send parsing_channels at 100 with status=success here
+        # because that would cause the frontend to mark the source as complete and
+        # stop rendering progress updates for the subsequent program fetch phases.
+        send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 30,
+                        message=f"Stations synced ({len(station_map)} stations). Preparing schedule fetch...")
+
+        # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
+        # Stations-only mode. Used on initial source creation.
+        # Stop here so the user can run Auto-match EPG before the full program fetch.
+        # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
+        if stations_only:
+            success_msg = (
+                f"{len(station_map)} stations loaded from Schedules Direct. "
+                f"Run Auto-match EPG to map your channels, then use the Refresh "
+                f"button to populate guide data."
             )
-            detail_response.raise_for_status()
-            detail_data = detail_response.json()
-            for station in detail_data.get('stations', []):
-                sid = station.get('stationID')
-                if not sid:
-                    continue
-                logo_url = None
-                logos = station.get('stationLogo') or station.get('logo') or []
-                if isinstance(logos, list) and logos:
-                    # Read preferred logo style from source settings; default to 'dark'
-                    logo_style = (source.custom_properties or {}).get('logo_style', 'dark')
-                    preferred = next((l for l in logos if l.get('category') == logo_style), logos[0])
-                    logo_url = preferred.get('URL') or preferred.get('url')
-                elif isinstance(logos, dict):
-                    logo_url = logos.get('URL') or logos.get('url')
-                station_map[sid] = {
-                    'name': station.get('name', sid),
-                    'callsign': station.get('callsign', ''),
-                    'logo_url': logo_url,
-                }
-            logger.debug(f"Fetched {len(detail_data.get('stations', []))} stations from lineup {lineup_id}")
-        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
-            logger.warning(f"Failed to fetch lineup details for {lineup_id}: {e}")
-
-    if not station_map:
-        msg = "No stations found across all Schedules Direct lineups."
-        logger.warning(msg)
-        source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_ERROR
-        source.last_message = msg
-        source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
-        send_epg_update(source.id, "refresh", 100, status="error", error=msg)
-        return
-
-    logger.info(f"Built station map with {len(station_map)} stations.")
+            source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_SUCCESS
+            source.last_message = success_msg
+            source.updated_at = timezone.now()
+            source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message', 'updated_at'])
+            send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_channels", 100, status="success",
+                            message=success_msg, channels_count=len(station_map))
+            logger.info(f"Stations-only fetch complete for source: {source.name} ({len(station_map)} stations)")
+            return
 
     # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    # Step 4: Persist station metadata to EPGData
+    # Step 5: MD5-delta schedule fetch
+    # Only mapped channels need guide data. Fetch MD5 hashes and schedules for
+    # mapped stations only; never cache schedule MD5s for unmapped lineup entries.
     # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_PARSING
-    source.last_message = f"Syncing {len(station_map)} stations..."
-    source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message'])
-    send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 28, message=f"Syncing {len(station_map)} stations to database...")
+    from django.utils.dateparse import parse_datetime
 
-    existing_epg_map = {
-        epg.tvg_id: epg
-        for epg in EPGData.objects.filter(epg_source=source)
-    }
+    station_ids = list(station_map.keys())
+    today = date.today()
+    date_list = [(today + timedelta(days=i)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d') for i in range(SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH)]
 
-    epgs_to_create = []
-    epgs_to_update = []
-    icon_max_length = EPGData._meta.get_field('icon_url').max_length
-    name_max_length = EPGData._meta.get_field('name').max_length
+    mapped_epg_ids = set(
+        Channel.objects.filter(
+            epg_data__epg_source=source,
+            epg_data__isnull=False,
+        ).values_list('epg_data_id', flat=True)
+    )
+    mapped_tvg_ids = set(
+        EPGData.objects.filter(
+            id__in=mapped_epg_ids,
+            epg_source=source,
+        ).values_list('tvg_id', flat=True)
+    )
+    mapped_station_ids = [sid for sid in station_ids if sid in mapped_tvg_ids]
 
-    for sid, info in station_map.items():
-        display_name = (info['name'] or sid)[:name_max_length]
-        logo = info['logo_url']
-        if logo and len(logo) > icon_max_length:
-            logo = None
+    # Prune expired schedule MD5s and drop cache for unmapped stations.
+    pruned_sched_md5_count = SDScheduleMD5.objects.filter(
+        epg_source=source, date__lt=today,
+    ).delete()[0]
+    if pruned_sched_md5_count:
+        logger.info(f"Pruned {pruned_sched_md5_count} expired SDScheduleMD5 records (before {today}).")
 
-        if sid in existing_epg_map:
-            epg_obj = existing_epg_map[sid]
-            needs_update = False
-            if epg_obj.name != display_name:
-                epg_obj.name = display_name
-                needs_update = True
-            if epg_obj.icon_url != logo:
-                epg_obj.icon_url = logo
-                needs_update = True
-            if needs_update:
-                epgs_to_update.append(epg_obj)
-        else:
-            epgs_to_create.append(EPGData(
-                tvg_id=sid,
-                name=display_name,
-                icon_url=logo,
-                epg_source=source,
-            ))
+    if mapped_tvg_ids:
+        unmapped_cache_pruned = SDScheduleMD5.objects.filter(
+            epg_source=source,
+        ).exclude(station_id__in=mapped_tvg_ids).delete()[0]
+    else:
+        unmapped_cache_pruned = SDScheduleMD5.objects.filter(epg_source=source).delete()[0]
+    if unmapped_cache_pruned:
+        logger.info(f"Pruned {unmapped_cache_pruned} SDScheduleMD5 records for unmapped lineup stations.")
 
-    if epgs_to_create:
-        EPGData.objects.bulk_create(epgs_to_create, ignore_conflicts=True)
-        logger.info(f"Created {len(epgs_to_create)} new EPGData entries.")
-    if epgs_to_update:
-        EPGData.objects.bulk_update(epgs_to_update, ['name', 'icon_url'])
-        logger.info(f"Updated {len(epgs_to_update)} existing EPGData entries.")
-
-    gc.collect()
-
-    # Rebuild map with fresh DB ids for all stations
-    epg_id_map = {
-        epg.tvg_id: epg.id
-        for epg in EPGData.objects.filter(epg_source=source, tvg_id__in=list(station_map.keys()))
-    }
-
-    # Station sync complete. Send progress update before continuing into programs phase.
-    # We deliberately do NOT send parsing_channels at 100 with status=success here
-    # because that would cause the frontend to mark the source as complete and
-    # stop rendering progress updates for the subsequent program fetch phases.
-    send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 30,
-                    message=f"Stations synced ({len(station_map)} stations). Preparing schedule fetch...")
-
-    # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    # Stations-only mode. Used on initial source creation.
-    # Stop here so the user can run Auto-match EPG before the full program fetch.
-    # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    if stations_only:
+    if not mapped_station_ids:
+        logger.info("No channels mapped to this SD source; skipping schedule MD5 check and downloads.")
+        _sd_post_refresh_tasks(mapped_epg_ids, {}, today)
+        if single_epg_fetch:
+            msg = "No mapped channel found for this EPG entry; guide fetch skipped."
+            source.last_message = msg
+            source.save(update_fields=['last_message'])
+            send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="idle", message=msg)
+            return
+        if mapped_guide_batch:
+            msg = "No mapped channels with guide data to fetch."
+            source.last_message = msg
+            source.save(update_fields=['last_message'])
+            send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="idle", message=msg)
+            return
         success_msg = (
-            f"{len(station_map)} stations loaded from Schedules Direct. "
-            f"Run Auto-match EPG to map your channels, then use the Refresh "
-            f"button to populate guide data."
+            f"{len(station_map)} lineup stations synced. "
+            "Map channels to EPG entries, then refresh to populate guide data."
         )
         source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_SUCCESS
         source.last_message = success_msg
         source.updated_at = timezone.now()
         source.save(update_fields=['status', 'last_message', 'updated_at'])
-        send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_channels", 100, status="success",
-                        message=success_msg, channels_count=len(station_map))
-        logger.info(f"Stations-only fetch complete for source: {source.name} ({len(station_map)} stations)")
+        send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="success", message=success_msg)
         return
 
-    # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    # Step 5: MD5-delta schedule fetch
-    # First fetch MD5 hashes for all stations/dates. Compare against our
-    # locally cached hashes to determine which schedules have changed.
-    # Only download schedules that have actually changed; this minimises
-    # API calls against SD's rate-limited endpoints.
-    # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    from apps.epg.models import SDScheduleMD5
-    from django.utils.dateparse import parse_datetime
+    send_epg_update(
+        source.id, "parsing_programs", 33,
+        message=f"Checking schedule MD5s for {len(mapped_station_ids)} mapped stations over {SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH} days...",
+    )
 
-    send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 33, message=f"Checking schedule MD5s for {len(station_map)} stations over {SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH} days...")
-    station_ids = list(station_map.keys())
-    today = date.today()
-    date_list = [(today + timedelta(days=i)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d') for i in range(SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH)]
-
-    # Prune SDScheduleMD5 records whose dates have rolled off the fetch window.
-    # These accumulate one row per station per day and are never useful once past.
-    pruned_sched_md5_count = SDScheduleMD5.objects.filter(epg_source=source, date__lt=today).delete()[0]
-    if pruned_sched_md5_count:
-        logger.info(f"Pruned {pruned_sched_md5_count} expired SDScheduleMD5 records (before {today}).")
-
-    # Fetch MD5 hashes for all stations in batches of 5000
+    # Fetch MD5 hashes for mapped stations in batches of 5000
     STATION_BATCH_SIZE = 5000
     server_md5s = {}  # (station_id, date) -> {md5, last_modified}
 
-    logger.info(f"Fetching schedule MD5s for {len(station_ids)} stations over {SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH} days.")
+    logger.info(
+        f"Fetching schedule MD5s for {len(mapped_station_ids)} mapped stations "
+        f"(of {len(station_ids)} lineup stations) over {SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH} days."
+    )
 
-    station_batches = [station_ids[i:i + STATION_BATCH_SIZE] for i in range(0, len(station_ids), STATION_BATCH_SIZE)]
+    station_batches = [
+        mapped_station_ids[i:i + STATION_BATCH_SIZE]
+        for i in range(0, len(mapped_station_ids), STATION_BATCH_SIZE)
+    ]
     for batch in station_batches:
         try:
             md5_response = requests.post(
@@ -2644,41 +3553,71 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
         except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
             logger.warning(f"Failed to fetch schedule MD5s: {e}")
 
-    # Load our cached MD5s from DB
+    # Load our cached MD5s from DB (mapped stations only)
     cached_md5s = {
         (r.station_id, r.date.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')): r.md5
-        for r in SDScheduleMD5.objects.filter(epg_source=source, station_id__in=station_ids)
+        for r in SDScheduleMD5.objects.filter(
+            epg_source=source, station_id__in=mapped_station_ids,
+        )
     }
 
-    # Determine which station/date combinations need downloading
-    changed_by_station = {}  # station_id -> [date_str, ...]
-    for (sid, date_str), server_info in server_md5s.items():
-        if date_str not in date_list:
-            continue
-        cached = cached_md5s.get((sid, date_str))
-        if cached != server_info['md5']:
-            changed_by_station.setdefault(sid, []).append(date_str)
+    changed_by_station = _sd_compute_schedule_changes_from_md5(
+        server_md5s, cached_md5s, date_list,
+    )
+
+    window_start = datetime(today.year, today.month, today.day, tzinfo=dt_timezone.utc)
+    window_end = window_start + timedelta(days=SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH)
+    dates_with_data = set()
+    if mapped_epg_ids:
+        for epg_id, start_time in ProgramData.objects.filter(
+            epg_id__in=mapped_epg_ids,
+            start_time__gte=window_start,
+            start_time__lt=window_end,
+        ).values_list('epg_id', 'start_time'):
+            dates_with_data.add((epg_id, start_time.date()))
+
+    stations_without_any_data = mapped_tvg_ids - set(
+        ProgramData.objects.filter(epg_id__in=mapped_epg_ids)
+        .values_list('tvg_id', flat=True).distinct()
+    )
+    backfilled_count = _sd_backfill_schedule_dates_without_data(
+        changed_by_station,
+        server_md5s,
+        date_list,
+        mapped_station_ids,
+        epg_id_map,
+        dates_with_data,
+        cached_md5s,
+        stations_without_any_data,
+    )
+    if backfilled_count:
+        logger.info(
+            f"Backfilling {backfilled_count} station/date combinations with no ProgramData "
+            f"in the {SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH}-day fetch window."
+        )
 
     total_changed = sum(len(v) for v in changed_by_station.values())
-    total_possible = len(station_ids) * len(date_list)
-    logger.info(f"Schedule MD5 check: {len(server_md5s)} hashes checked, {total_changed} station/date combinations changed (of {total_possible} possible).")
+    total_possible = len(mapped_station_ids) * len(date_list)
+    logger.info(
+        f"Schedule MD5 check: {len(server_md5s)} hashes checked, "
+        f"{total_changed} station/date combinations to fetch (of {total_possible} possible)."
+    )
     send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 38,
                     message=f"MD5 check complete: {len(changed_by_station)} stations have schedule updates.")
 
     # schedules_by_station: stationID -> list of {programID, airDateTime, duration, ...}
-    schedules_by_station = {sid: [] for sid in station_ids}
+    schedules_by_station = {sid: [] for sid in mapped_station_ids}
     program_ids_needed = set()
 
     if not changed_by_station:
         logger.info("No schedule changes detected, skipping schedule and program downloads.")
-        from apps.channels.models import Channel as ChannelModel
-        mapped_epg_ids_no_change = set(
-            ChannelModel.objects.filter(
-                epg_data__epg_source=source,
-                epg_data__isnull=False,
-            ).values_list('epg_data_id', flat=True)
-        )
-        _sd_post_refresh_tasks(mapped_epg_ids_no_change, {}, today)
+        _sd_post_refresh_tasks(mapped_epg_ids, {}, today)
+        if lightweight_sd_fetch:
+            msg = "No schedule updates needed; guide data is up to date."
+            source.last_message = msg
+            source.save(update_fields=['last_message'])
+            send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="success", message=msg)
+            return
         send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="success",
                         message="No schedule changes detected since last refresh. Guide data is up to date.")
         source.status = EPGSource.STATUS_SUCCESS
@@ -2814,11 +3753,21 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
         ).only('program_id', 'md5')
     }
 
-    # Only fetch programs where MD5 differs from our cached value
-    programs_to_fetch = {
-        pid for pid in program_ids_needed
-        if schedule_program_md5s.get(pid) != cached_prog_md5s.get(pid)
-    }
+    programs_with_data = set()
+    if program_ids_needed:
+        programs_with_data = set(
+            ProgramData.objects.filter(
+                epg__epg_source=source,
+                program_id__in=program_ids_needed,
+            ).values_list('program_id', flat=True).distinct()
+        )
+
+    programs_to_fetch = _sd_programs_needing_metadata(
+        program_ids_needed,
+        schedule_program_md5s,
+        cached_prog_md5s,
+        programs_with_data,
+    )
 
     logger.info(
         f"Program MD5 delta: {len(program_ids_needed)} programs in schedules, "
@@ -2875,22 +3824,6 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
     logger.info("Building program records...")
     send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 80)
 
-    # Only process stations that are mapped to channels to match the existing
-    # XMLTV flow (parse_programs_for_source only processes mapped channels).
-    from apps.channels.models import Channel as ChannelModel
-    mapped_epg_ids = set(
-        ChannelModel.objects.filter(
-            epg_data__epg_source=source,
-            epg_data__isnull=False,
-        ).values_list('epg_data_id', flat=True)
-    )
-    mapped_tvg_ids = set(
-        EPGData.objects.filter(
-            id__in=mapped_epg_ids,
-            epg_source=source,
-        ).values_list('tvg_id', flat=True)
-    )
-
     # Cache existing program data for unchanged programs BEFORE surgical delete.
     # When a station/date schedule MD5 changes, ALL airings are re-fetched, but only
     # programs with changed program MD5s get metadata re-downloaded. The surgical delete
@@ -3240,6 +4173,44 @@ def fetch_schedules_direct(source, stations_only=False, force=False):
     # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
     # Done
     # -------------------------------------------------------------------------
+    if single_epg_fetch:
+        epg_label = EPGData.objects.filter(id=epg_id_only).values_list('name', flat=True).first()
+        success_msg = (
+            f"Fetched {total_programs:,} programs for "
+            f"{epg_label or epg_id_only} from Schedules Direct."
+        )
+        source.last_message = success_msg
+        source.save(update_fields=['last_message'])
+        send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="success", message=success_msg)
+        log_system_event(
+            event_type='epg_refresh',
+            source_name=source.name,
+            programs=total_programs,
+            channels=1,
+            skipped_programs=skipped_unmapped,
+        )
+        logger.info(f"Schedules Direct single-EPG fetch complete for source: {source.name}")
+        return
+
+    if mapped_guide_batch:
+        success_msg = (
+            f"Fetched {total_programs:,} programs for "
+            f"{len(mapped_tvg_ids)} mapped stations from Schedules Direct "
+            f"({skipped_unmapped:,} programs skipped for unmapped stations)."
+        )
+        source.last_message = success_msg
+        source.save(update_fields=['last_message'])
+        send_epg_update(source.id, "parsing_programs", 100, status="success", message=success_msg)
+        log_system_event(
+            event_type='epg_refresh',
+            source_name=source.name,
+            programs=total_programs,
+            channels=len(mapped_tvg_ids),
+            skipped_programs=skipped_unmapped,
+        )
+        logger.info(f"Schedules Direct mapped guide batch complete for source: {source.name}")
+        return
+
     success_msg = (
         f"Successfully fetched {total_programs:,} programs for "
         f"{len(mapped_tvg_ids)} mapped stations from Schedules Direct "
@@ -3309,9 +4280,7 @@ def parse_xmltv_time(time_str):
 def parse_schedules_direct_time(time_str):
     try:
         dt_obj = datetime.strptime(time_str, '%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ')
-        aware_dt = timezone.make_aware(dt_obj, timezone=dt_timezone.utc)
-        logger.debug(f"Parsed Schedules Direct time '{time_str}' to {aware_dt}")
-        return aware_dt
+        return timezone.make_aware(dt_obj, timezone=dt_timezone.utc)
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Error parsing Schedules Direct time '{time_str}': {e}", exc_info=True)
         raise
@@ -3722,7 +4691,7 @@ def _programme_to_dict(elem, start_time, end_time):
 def build_programme_index(source_id):
     """
     Scan the XML file with raw binary I/O to build a {tvg_id: [byte_offset, ...]} map.
-    Persists the result to EPGSource.programme_index. Most XMLTV files group programmes
+    Persists the result to the EPGSourceIndex table. Most XMLTV files group programmes
     by channel, but some split a channel across multiple non-contiguous blocks, so we
     record block starts up to _OFFSET_CAP and mark only channels that exceed the cap
     as interleaved.
@@ -3811,22 +4780,38 @@ def build_programme_index(source_id):
         'channels': index,
         'interleaved_channels': sorted(interleaved_channels),
     }
-    EPGSource.objects.filter(id=source_id).update(programme_index=result)
+    EPGSourceIndex.objects.update_or_create(
+        source_id=source_id, defaults={'data': result}
+    )
 
 
 @shared_task
-def build_programme_index_task(source_id):
-    """Celery wrapper. Locks so refresh and preview don't both build the same source. Releases on finish rather than waiting out the TTL."""
-    from core.utils import RedisClient
-
-    redis_client = RedisClient.get_client()
-    lock_key = f'building_programme_index_{source_id}'
-    if not redis_client.set(lock_key, '1', nx=True, ex=300):
+def build_programme_index_task(source_id, _defer_retry=0):
+    """Celery wrapper. Serializes index builds with other EPG file access on this source."""
+    if not acquire_task_lock(_EPG_SOURCE_FILE_LOCK, source_id):
+        if _defer_retry >= _EPG_PARSE_DEFER_MAX:
+            logger.warning(
+                f"Giving up on programme index build for source {source_id} "
+                f"after {_defer_retry} deferrals: file busy"
+            )
+            return
+        logger.debug(
+            f"EPG source file busy, deferring programme index build for source {source_id}"
+        )
+        build_programme_index_task.apply_async(
+            args=[source_id],
+            kwargs={'_defer_retry': _defer_retry + 1},
+            countdown=_EPG_TVG_PARSE_DEFER_SECONDS,
+        )
         return
+
+    lock_renewer = TaskLockRenewer(_EPG_SOURCE_FILE_LOCK, source_id)
+    lock_renewer.start()
     try:
         build_programme_index(source_id)
     finally:
-        redis_client.delete(lock_key)
+        lock_renewer.stop()
+        release_task_lock(_EPG_SOURCE_FILE_LOCK, source_id)
 
 
 def find_current_program_for_tvg_id(epg_or_id):
@@ -3858,9 +4843,8 @@ def find_current_program_for_tvg_id(epg_or_id):
         return None
 
     now = timezone.now()
-    # Force a fresh read of the DB-backed index to avoid using stale related-object
-    # state when an EPG refresh invalidates/rebuilds the index concurrently.
-    source.refresh_from_db(fields=['programme_index'])
+    # The property reads the EPGSourceIndex table fresh on each access, so a
+    # concurrent refresh invalidating/rebuilding the index can't serve stale state.
     index = source.programme_index
 
     if index is not None:
diff --git a/apps/epg/tests/test_epg_import_api.py b/apps/epg/tests/test_epg_import_api.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..cc96c214
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/epg/tests/test_epg_import_api.py
@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+from django.contrib.auth import get_user_model
+from django.db import connection
+from django.test.utils import CaptureQueriesContext
+from django.test import TestCase
+from rest_framework import status
+from rest_framework.test import APIClient
+
+from apps.epg.models import EPGSource, EPGSourceIndex
+
+User = get_user_model()
+
+IMPORT_URL = "/api/epg/import/"
+
+
+class EPGImportAPITests(TestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.user = User.objects.create_user(
+            username="epg_import_admin", password="testpass123"
+        )
+        self.user.user_level = 10
+        self.user.save()
+        self.client = APIClient()
+        self.client.force_authenticate(user=self.user)
+
+    @patch("apps.epg.api_views.refresh_epg_data.delay")
+    def test_import_dummy_source_rejected_without_dispatch(self, mock_delay):
+        source = EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name="Dummy EPG",
+            source_type="dummy",
+        )
+
+        response = self.client.post(
+            IMPORT_URL, {"id": source.id}, format="json"
+        )
+
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST)
+        self.assertFalse(response.data["success"])
+        mock_delay.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch("apps.epg.api_views.refresh_epg_data.delay")
+    def test_import_xmltv_dispatches_without_loading_programme_index(
+        self, mock_delay
+    ):
+        source = EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name="Large Index XMLTV",
+            source_type="xmltv",
+            url="http://example.com/epg.xml",
+        )
+        EPGSourceIndex.objects.create(
+            source=source,
+            data={
+                "channels": {f"ch.{i}": {"offsets": [0, 100]} for i in range(200)},
+                "interleaved_channels": [],
+            },
+        )
+        mock_delay.reset_mock()
+
+        with CaptureQueriesContext(connection) as ctx:
+            response = self.client.post(
+                IMPORT_URL, {"id": source.id}, format="json"
+            )
+
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, status.HTTP_202_ACCEPTED)
+        self.assertTrue(response.data["success"])
+        mock_delay.assert_called_once_with(source.id, force=False)
+        for query in ctx.captured_queries:
+            self.assertNotIn(
+                "programme_index",
+                query["sql"].lower(),
+                "import trigger should not read programme_index",
+            )
+
+    @patch("apps.epg.api_views.refresh_epg_data.delay")
+    def test_import_missing_source_still_dispatches(self, mock_delay):
+        response = self.client.post(IMPORT_URL, {"id": 99999}, format="json")
+
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, status.HTTP_202_ACCEPTED)
+        mock_delay.assert_called_once_with(99999, force=False)
+
+    @patch("apps.epg.api_views.refresh_epg_data.delay")
+    def test_import_honours_force_flag(self, mock_delay):
+        source = EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name="Force XMLTV",
+            source_type="xmltv",
+            url="http://example.com/epg.xml",
+        )
+        mock_delay.reset_mock()
+
+        response = self.client.post(
+            IMPORT_URL,
+            {"id": source.id, "force": True},
+            format="json",
+        )
+
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, status.HTTP_202_ACCEPTED)
+        mock_delay.assert_called_once_with(source.id, force=True)
diff --git a/apps/epg/tests/test_epg_source_file_lock.py b/apps/epg/tests/test_epg_source_file_lock.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9665e4ed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/epg/tests/test_epg_source_file_lock.py
@@ -0,0 +1,95 @@
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+from django.test import SimpleTestCase, TestCase
+
+from apps.epg.models import EPGSource, EPGData
+from apps.epg.tasks import (
+    _EPG_PARSE_DEFER_MAX,
+    _EPG_REFRESH_DEFER_SECONDS,
+    _defer_parse_programs_for_tvg_id,
+    _refresh_epg_data_impl,
+    parse_programs_for_tvg_id,
+)
+
+
+class DeferParseProgramsTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.parse_programs_for_tvg_id.apply_async")
+    def test_defer_schedules_retry_for_refresh(self, mock_apply_async):
+        result = _defer_parse_programs_for_tvg_id(5, False, 0, "source refresh in progress")
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, "Deferred")
+        mock_apply_async.assert_called_once_with(
+            args=[5],
+            kwargs={"force": False, "_defer_retry": 1},
+            countdown=_EPG_REFRESH_DEFER_SECONDS,
+        )
+
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.parse_programs_for_tvg_id.apply_async")
+    def test_defer_gives_up_after_max_retries(self, mock_apply_async):
+        result = _defer_parse_programs_for_tvg_id(
+            5, False, _EPG_PARSE_DEFER_MAX, "source refresh in progress"
+        )
+
+        self.assertIn("Deferred too many times", result)
+        mock_apply_async.assert_not_called()
+
+
+class ParseProgramsForTvgIdLockTests(TestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.source = EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name="Lock Test",
+            source_type="xmltv",
+            file_path="/tmp/unused.xml",
+        )
+        self.epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            tvg_id="test.channel",
+            name="Test",
+            epg_source=self.source,
+        )
+
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.parse_programs_for_tvg_id.apply_async")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.is_task_lock_held", return_value=True)
+    def test_defers_while_source_refresh_running(self, mock_held, mock_apply_async):
+        result = parse_programs_for_tvg_id(self.epg.id)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, "Deferred")
+        mock_held.assert_called_once_with("refresh_epg_data", self.source.id)
+        mock_apply_async.assert_called_once()
+
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks._decr_source_tvg_parse_count")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks._incr_source_tvg_parse_count")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.acquire_task_lock", return_value=False)
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.is_task_lock_held", return_value=False)
+    def test_skips_when_duplicate_epg_parse_running(
+        self, mock_held, mock_acquire, mock_incr, mock_decr
+    ):
+        result = parse_programs_for_tvg_id(self.epg.id)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, "Task already running")
+        mock_acquire.assert_called_once_with("parse_epg_programs", self.epg.id)
+        mock_incr.assert_called_once_with(self.source.id)
+        mock_decr.assert_called_once_with(self.source.id)
+
+
+class RefreshEpgDataDeferTests(TestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.source = EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name="Refresh Defer Test",
+            source_type="xmltv",
+            file_path="/tmp/unused.xml",
+        )
+
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.refresh_epg_data.apply_async")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.fetch_xmltv")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks._source_tvg_parse_count", return_value=1)
+    def test_refresh_defers_while_per_channel_parses_running(
+        self, mock_count, mock_fetch, mock_apply_async
+    ):
+        _refresh_epg_data_impl(self.source.id)
+
+        mock_fetch.assert_not_called()
+        mock_apply_async.assert_called_once_with(
+            args=[self.source.id],
+            kwargs={"force": False, "_file_defer_retry": 1},
+            countdown=_EPG_REFRESH_DEFER_SECONDS,
+        )
diff --git a/apps/epg/tests/test_parse_programs_for_source.py b/apps/epg/tests/test_parse_programs_for_source.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..cfddc76c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/epg/tests/test_parse_programs_for_source.py
@@ -0,0 +1,274 @@
+import os
+import tempfile
+from datetime import timedelta
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+from django.db import connection, transaction
+from django.test import TestCase
+from django.utils import timezone
+
+from apps.channels.models import Channel
+from apps.epg.models import EPGSource, EPGData, ProgramData
+from apps.epg.tasks import (
+    parse_programs_for_source,
+    _flush_epg_program_staging_batch,
+    _swap_staged_epg_programs,
+    _delete_orphaned_epg_programs,
+    _dispatch_late_mapped_epg_parses,
+    _EPG_PARSE_BATCH_SIZE,
+)
+
+
+def _programme_xml(channel_id, title, start, stop):
+    return (
+        f'  <programme start="{start}" stop="{stop}" channel="{channel_id}">\n'
+        f'    <title>{title}</title>\n'
+        f'  </programme>\n'
+    )
+
+
+def _xmltv_file(programmes):
+    body = (
+        '<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>\n'
+        '<tv generator-info-name="test">\n'
+        f'{programmes}'
+        '</tv>\n'
+    )
+    handle = tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(
+        mode='w',
+        suffix='.xml',
+        delete=False,
+        encoding='utf-8',
+    )
+    handle.write(body)
+    handle.close()
+    return handle.name
+
+
+class ParseProgramsForSourceTests(TestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.source = EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name='XMLTV Parse Test',
+            source_type='xmltv',
+        )
+        self.mapped_epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            epg_source=self.source,
+            tvg_id='mapped.channel',
+            name='Mapped Channel',
+        )
+        self.unmapped_epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            epg_source=self.source,
+            tvg_id='unmapped.channel',
+            name='Unmapped Channel',
+        )
+        Channel.objects.create(
+            channel_number=1,
+            name='Mapped Channel',
+            epg_data=self.mapped_epg,
+        )
+        self.base_time = timezone.now().replace(minute=0, second=0, microsecond=0)
+        self.start = self.base_time.strftime('%Y%m%d%H%M%S +0000')
+        self.stop = (self.base_time + timedelta(hours=1)).strftime('%Y%m%d%H%M%S +0000')
+
+    def tearDown(self):
+        if getattr(self, 'xml_path', None) and os.path.exists(self.xml_path):
+            os.unlink(self.xml_path)
+
+    def _configure_source_file(self, programmes):
+        self.xml_path = _xmltv_file(programmes)
+        self.source.file_path = self.xml_path
+        self.source.save(update_fields=['file_path'])
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.log_system_event')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.send_epg_update')
+    def test_replaces_programs_for_mapped_channels(self, _send_update, _log_event):
+        old_start = self.base_time - timedelta(days=1)
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=self.mapped_epg,
+            start_time=old_start,
+            end_time=old_start + timedelta(hours=1),
+            title='Old Programme',
+            tvg_id=self.mapped_epg.tvg_id,
+        )
+        orphan_start = self.base_time - timedelta(days=1)
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=self.unmapped_epg,
+            start_time=orphan_start,
+            end_time=orphan_start + timedelta(hours=1),
+            title='Orphan Programme',
+            tvg_id=self.unmapped_epg.tvg_id,
+        )
+
+        programmes = (
+            _programme_xml('mapped.channel', 'New Show', self.start, self.stop)
+            + _programme_xml('unmapped.channel', 'Skipped Show', self.start, self.stop)
+        )
+        self._configure_source_file(programmes)
+
+        result = parse_programs_for_source(self.source)
+
+        self.assertTrue(result)
+        mapped_programs = ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=self.mapped_epg)
+        self.assertEqual(mapped_programs.count(), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(mapped_programs.get().title, 'New Show')
+        self.assertFalse(ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=self.unmapped_epg).exists())
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.log_system_event')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.send_epg_update')
+    def test_atomic_failure_rolls_back_and_preserves_existing_programs(self, _send_update, _log_event):
+        old_start = self.base_time - timedelta(days=1)
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=self.mapped_epg,
+            start_time=old_start,
+            end_time=old_start + timedelta(hours=1),
+            title='Keep Me',
+            tvg_id=self.mapped_epg.tvg_id,
+        )
+
+        self._configure_source_file(
+            _programme_xml('mapped.channel', 'Replacement', self.start, self.stop)
+        )
+
+        swap_path = (
+            'apps.epg.tasks._swap_staged_epg_programs'
+            if connection.vendor == 'postgresql'
+            else 'apps.epg.tasks._swap_parsed_epg_programs'
+        )
+        with patch(swap_path, side_effect=RuntimeError('simulated insert failure')):
+            result = parse_programs_for_source(self.source)
+
+        self.assertFalse(result)
+        self.assertEqual(ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=self.mapped_epg).count(), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(
+            ProgramData.objects.get(epg=self.mapped_epg).title,
+            'Keep Me',
+        )
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.log_system_event')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.send_epg_update')
+    def test_streams_batches_without_holding_full_program_list(self, _send_update, _log_event):
+        if connection.vendor != 'postgresql':
+            self.skipTest('PostgreSQL staging batches are required for this assertion')
+
+        programme_count = _EPG_PARSE_BATCH_SIZE * 2
+        programmes = ''.join(
+            _programme_xml(
+                'mapped.channel',
+                f'Show {idx}',
+                self.start,
+                self.stop,
+            )
+            for idx in range(programme_count)
+        )
+        self._configure_source_file(programmes)
+        flush_sizes = []
+        original_flush = _flush_epg_program_staging_batch
+
+        def tracking_flush(batch):
+            flush_sizes.append(len(batch))
+            return original_flush(batch)
+
+        with patch('apps.epg.tasks._flush_epg_program_staging_batch', side_effect=tracking_flush):
+            result = parse_programs_for_source(self.source)
+
+        self.assertTrue(result)
+        self.assertEqual(ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=self.mapped_epg).count(), programme_count)
+        self.assertEqual(sum(flush_sizes), programme_count)
+        self.assertTrue(all(size <= _EPG_PARSE_BATCH_SIZE for size in flush_sizes))
+        self.assertGreater(len(flush_sizes), 1)
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.log_system_event')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.send_epg_update')
+    def test_live_programs_remain_until_swap_commits(self, _send_update, _log_event):
+        if connection.vendor != 'postgresql':
+            self.skipTest('PostgreSQL staging swap is required for this assertion')
+
+        old_start = self.base_time - timedelta(days=1)
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=self.mapped_epg,
+            start_time=old_start,
+            end_time=old_start + timedelta(hours=1),
+            title='Old Programme',
+            tvg_id=self.mapped_epg.tvg_id,
+        )
+        self._configure_source_file(
+            _programme_xml('mapped.channel', 'New Show', self.start, self.stop)
+        )
+
+        observed_titles_at_swap = []
+
+        def swap_with_visibility_check(mapped_epg_ids, epg_source, *args, **kwargs):
+            observed_titles_at_swap.append(
+                ProgramData.objects.get(epg=self.mapped_epg).title
+            )
+            return _swap_staged_epg_programs(mapped_epg_ids, epg_source, *args, **kwargs)
+
+        with patch('apps.epg.tasks._swap_staged_epg_programs', side_effect=swap_with_visibility_check):
+            result = parse_programs_for_source(self.source)
+
+        self.assertTrue(result)
+        self.assertEqual(observed_titles_at_swap, ['Old Programme'])
+        self.assertEqual(ProgramData.objects.get(epg=self.mapped_epg).title, 'New Show')
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.log_system_event')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.send_epg_update')
+    def test_swap_delete_is_rolled_back_when_insert_fails(self, _send_update, _log_event):
+        if connection.vendor != 'postgresql':
+            self.skipTest('PostgreSQL staging swap is required for this assertion')
+
+        old_start = self.base_time - timedelta(days=1)
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=self.mapped_epg,
+            start_time=old_start,
+            end_time=old_start + timedelta(hours=1),
+            title='Keep Me',
+            tvg_id=self.mapped_epg.tvg_id,
+        )
+        self._configure_source_file(
+            _programme_xml('mapped.channel', 'Replacement', self.start, self.stop)
+        )
+
+        def failing_swap(mapped_epg_ids, epg_source, *args, **kwargs):
+            with transaction.atomic():
+                ProgramData.objects.filter(epg_id__in=mapped_epg_ids).delete()
+                raise RuntimeError('simulated insert failure')
+
+        with patch('apps.epg.tasks._swap_staged_epg_programs', side_effect=failing_swap):
+            result = parse_programs_for_source(self.source)
+
+        self.assertFalse(result)
+        self.assertEqual(ProgramData.objects.get(epg=self.mapped_epg).title, 'Keep Me')
+
+    def test_orphan_cleanup_respects_channels_mapped_during_bulk_parse(self):
+        late_start = self.base_time - timedelta(days=1)
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=self.unmapped_epg,
+            start_time=late_start,
+            end_time=late_start + timedelta(hours=1),
+            title='Late Match Programme',
+            tvg_id=self.unmapped_epg.tvg_id,
+        )
+        Channel.objects.create(
+            channel_number=2,
+            name='Late Mapped Channel',
+            epg_data=self.unmapped_epg,
+        )
+
+        deleted = _delete_orphaned_epg_programs(self.source)
+
+        self.assertEqual(deleted, 0)
+        self.assertEqual(ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=self.unmapped_epg).count(), 1)
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids', return_value=1)
+    def test_late_mapped_dispatches_per_channel_parse(self, mock_dispatch):
+        Channel.objects.create(
+            channel_number=2,
+            name='Late Mapped Channel',
+            epg_data=self.unmapped_epg,
+        )
+        bulk_snapshot = {self.mapped_epg.id}
+
+        dispatched = _dispatch_late_mapped_epg_parses(self.source, bulk_snapshot)
+
+        self.assertEqual(dispatched, 1)
+        mock_dispatch.assert_called_once_with({self.unmapped_epg.id})
diff --git a/apps/epg/tests/test_parse_programs_for_tvg_id.py b/apps/epg/tests/test_parse_programs_for_tvg_id.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e17c2d49
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/epg/tests/test_parse_programs_for_tvg_id.py
@@ -0,0 +1,128 @@
+import os
+import tempfile
+from datetime import timedelta
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+from django.test import TestCase
+from django.utils import timezone
+
+from apps.channels.models import Channel
+from apps.epg.models import EPGSource, EPGData, ProgramData
+from apps.epg.tasks import parse_programs_for_tvg_id
+
+
+def _programme_xml(channel_id, title, start, stop):
+    return (
+        f'  <programme start="{start}" stop="{stop}" channel="{channel_id}">\n'
+        f'    <title>{title}</title>\n'
+        f'  </programme>\n'
+    )
+
+
+def _xmltv_file(programmes):
+    body = (
+        '<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>\n'
+        '<tv generator-info-name="test">\n'
+        f'{programmes}'
+        '</tv>\n'
+    )
+    handle = tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(
+        mode='w',
+        suffix='.xml',
+        delete=False,
+        encoding='utf-8',
+    )
+    handle.write(body)
+    handle.close()
+    return handle.name
+
+
+class ParseProgramsForTvgIdSwapTests(TestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.source = EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name='Per-Channel Parse Test',
+            source_type='xmltv',
+        )
+        self.epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            epg_source=self.source,
+            tvg_id='test.channel',
+            name='Test Channel',
+        )
+        self.channel = Channel.objects.create(
+            channel_number=1,
+            name='Test Channel',
+            epg_data=self.epg,
+        )
+        self.base_time = timezone.now().replace(minute=0, second=0, microsecond=0)
+        self.start = self.base_time.strftime('%Y%m%d%H%M%S +0000')
+        self.stop = (self.base_time + timedelta(hours=1)).strftime('%Y%m%d%H%M%S +0000')
+
+    def tearDown(self):
+        if getattr(self, 'xml_path', None) and os.path.exists(self.xml_path):
+            os.unlink(self.xml_path)
+
+    def _configure_source_file(self, programmes):
+        self.xml_path = _xmltv_file(programmes)
+        self.source.file_path = self.xml_path
+        self.source.save(update_fields=['file_path'])
+
+    def test_replaces_programs_for_channel(self):
+        old_start = self.base_time - timedelta(days=1)
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=self.epg,
+            start_time=old_start,
+            end_time=old_start + timedelta(hours=1),
+            title='Old Programme',
+            tvg_id=self.epg.tvg_id,
+        )
+        self._configure_source_file(
+            _programme_xml('test.channel', 'New Show', self.start, self.stop)
+        )
+
+        parse_programs_for_tvg_id(self.epg.id)
+
+        programs = ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=self.epg)
+        self.assertEqual(programs.count(), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(programs.get().title, 'New Show')
+
+    def test_failed_insert_preserves_existing_programs(self):
+        """A failed atomic swap must not leave the channel with no guide data."""
+        old_start = self.base_time - timedelta(days=1)
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=self.epg,
+            start_time=old_start,
+            end_time=old_start + timedelta(hours=1),
+            title='Keep Me',
+            tvg_id=self.epg.tvg_id,
+        )
+        self._configure_source_file(
+            _programme_xml('test.channel', 'Replacement', self.start, self.stop)
+        )
+
+        with patch(
+            'apps.epg.tasks.ProgramData.objects.bulk_create',
+            side_effect=RuntimeError('simulated insert failure'),
+        ):
+            with self.assertRaises(RuntimeError):
+                parse_programs_for_tvg_id(self.epg.id)
+
+        remaining = ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=self.epg)
+        self.assertEqual(remaining.count(), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(remaining.get().title, 'Keep Me')
+
+    def test_does_not_refetch_epg_data_mid_task(self):
+        """The task must reuse the EPGData row loaded at task start."""
+        self._configure_source_file(
+            _programme_xml('test.channel', 'New Show', self.start, self.stop)
+        )
+
+        with patch(
+            'apps.epg.tasks.EPGData.objects.get',
+            side_effect=AssertionError('should not re-fetch EPGData mid-task'),
+        ) as mock_get:
+            parse_programs_for_tvg_id(self.epg.id)
+
+        mock_get.assert_not_called()
+        self.assertEqual(
+            ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=self.epg).get().title, 'New Show'
+        )
diff --git a/apps/epg/tests/test_parsing_channels_progress.py b/apps/epg/tests/test_parsing_channels_progress.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..ece0e71c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/epg/tests/test_parsing_channels_progress.py
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+from django.test import SimpleTestCase
+
+from apps.epg.tasks import (
+    _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_CAP,
+    _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_START,
+    _channel_parse_progress,
+)
+
+
+class ChannelParseProgressTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def test_exceeding_estimate_recalculates_instead_of_going_over_cap(self):
+        """101/100 used to yield ~90%+; now bumps estimate to 101 so ratio stays <= 1."""
+        progress, estimate = _channel_parse_progress(100, 100, had_db_baseline=True)
+        self.assertEqual(estimate, 100)
+        self.assertLessEqual(progress, _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_CAP)
+
+        progress, estimate = _channel_parse_progress(101, 100, had_db_baseline=True)
+        self.assertEqual(estimate, 101)
+        self.assertLessEqual(progress, _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_CAP)
+        self.assertGreater(progress, 90)
+
+    def test_large_xml_growth_never_exceeds_cap(self):
+        """Previously 425 channels vs DB estimate of 100 could show ~300%."""
+        estimate = 100
+        for processed in (100, 200, 300, 425):
+            progress, estimate = _channel_parse_progress(
+                processed, estimate, had_db_baseline=True
+            )
+            self.assertLessEqual(progress, _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_CAP)
+
+    def test_first_import_crawls_instead_of_flat_ninety(self):
+        progress, estimate = _channel_parse_progress(100, 0, had_db_baseline=False)
+        self.assertEqual(estimate, 0)
+        self.assertEqual(progress, _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_START + 1)
+        self.assertLess(progress, 90)
+
+        progress, _ = _channel_parse_progress(5000, 0, had_db_baseline=False)
+        self.assertLess(progress, _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_CAP)
+
+    def test_partial_progress_when_below_estimate(self):
+        progress, estimate = _channel_parse_progress(50, 100, had_db_baseline=True)
+        self.assertEqual(estimate, 100)
+        self.assertGreater(progress, _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_START)
+        self.assertLess(progress, _CHANNEL_PARSE_PROGRESS_CAP)
diff --git a/apps/epg/tests/test_programme_index.py b/apps/epg/tests/test_programme_index.py
index 5ece0ae1..b9c42bf9 100644
--- a/apps/epg/tests/test_programme_index.py
+++ b/apps/epg/tests/test_programme_index.py
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import os
 import gzip
 import tempfile
-from unittest.mock import patch, MagicMock
+from unittest.mock import patch
 
 from django.test import TestCase
 from django.utils import timezone
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ from apps.epg.tasks import (
     find_current_program_for_tvg_id,
     build_programme_index,
     build_programme_index_task,
+    _EPG_TVG_PARSE_DEFER_SECONDS,
 )
 
 FIXTURE_DIR = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), "fixtures")
@@ -519,7 +520,6 @@ class FindCurrentProgramTests(TestCase):
             name="No Index",
             source_type="xmltv",
             file_path=FIXTURE_XML,
-            programme_index=None,
         )
         epg = EPGData.objects.create(
             tvg_id="channel.current",
@@ -664,38 +664,40 @@ class BuildProgrammeIndexTests(TestCase):
         build_programme_index(99999)
 
     @patch("apps.epg.tasks.build_programme_index")
-    def test_task_builds_and_releases_lock_when_free(self, mock_build):
-        mock_redis = MagicMock()
-        mock_redis.set.return_value = True  # lock acquired
-        with patch("core.utils.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=mock_redis):
-            build_programme_index_task(42)
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.release_task_lock")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.acquire_task_lock", return_value=True)
+    def test_task_builds_and_releases_lock_when_free(
+        self, mock_acquire, mock_release, mock_build
+    ):
+        build_programme_index_task(42)
 
         mock_build.assert_called_once_with(42)
-        mock_redis.set.assert_called_once()
-        self.assertEqual(
-            mock_redis.set.call_args.args[0], "building_programme_index_42"
-        )
-        mock_redis.delete.assert_called_once_with("building_programme_index_42")
+        mock_acquire.assert_called_once_with("epg_source_file", 42)
+        mock_release.assert_called_once_with("epg_source_file", 42)
 
     @patch("apps.epg.tasks.build_programme_index")
-    def test_task_skips_when_lock_held(self, mock_build):
-        mock_redis = MagicMock()
-        mock_redis.set.return_value = False  # another build in flight
-        with patch("core.utils.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=mock_redis):
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.acquire_task_lock", return_value=False)
+    def test_task_defers_when_lock_held(self, mock_acquire, mock_build):
+        with patch("apps.epg.tasks.build_programme_index_task.apply_async") as mock_apply:
             build_programme_index_task(42)
 
         mock_build.assert_not_called()
-        mock_redis.delete.assert_not_called()
+        mock_apply.assert_called_once_with(
+            args=[42],
+            kwargs={'_defer_retry': 1},
+            countdown=_EPG_TVG_PARSE_DEFER_SECONDS,
+        )
 
     @patch("apps.epg.tasks.build_programme_index", side_effect=RuntimeError("boom"))
-    def test_task_releases_lock_on_failure(self, mock_build):
-        mock_redis = MagicMock()
-        mock_redis.set.return_value = True
-        with patch("core.utils.RedisClient.get_client", return_value=mock_redis):
-            with self.assertRaises(RuntimeError):
-                build_programme_index_task(42)
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.release_task_lock")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.acquire_task_lock", return_value=True)
+    def test_task_releases_lock_on_failure(
+        self, mock_acquire, mock_release, mock_build
+    ):
+        with self.assertRaises(RuntimeError):
+            build_programme_index_task(42)
 
-        mock_redis.delete.assert_called_once_with("building_programme_index_42")
+        mock_release.assert_called_once_with("epg_source_file", 42)
 
     def test_per_channel_interleaved_marking(self):
         xml = (
diff --git a/apps/epg/tests/test_refresh_db_recovery.py b/apps/epg/tests/test_refresh_db_recovery.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..11885b34
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/epg/tests/test_refresh_db_recovery.py
@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
+
+from django.test import SimpleTestCase
+
+from apps.epg.tasks import (
+    _db_query_with_retry,
+    _ensure_epg_refresh_terminal_status,
+    _get_epg_source,
+    _release_task_db_connection,
+    refresh_epg_data,
+)
+
+
+class DbQueryWithRetryTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def test_retries_after_index_error_from_poisoned_connection(self):
+        fn = MagicMock(side_effect=[IndexError("list index out of range"), "ok"])
+
+        with patch(
+            "apps.epg.tasks._release_task_db_connection"
+        ) as mock_release:
+            result = _db_query_with_retry(fn, label="test query")
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, "ok")
+        self.assertEqual(fn.call_count, 2)
+        mock_release.assert_called_once()
+
+    def test_raises_after_exhausting_retries(self):
+        fn = MagicMock(side_effect=IndexError("list index out of range"))
+
+        with patch("apps.epg.tasks._release_task_db_connection"):
+            with self.assertRaises(IndexError):
+                _db_query_with_retry(fn, label="test query", max_retries=2)
+
+        self.assertEqual(fn.call_count, 2)
+
+
+class RefreshTaskDbStartupTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks._ensure_epg_refresh_terminal_status")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks._refresh_epg_data_impl")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.release_task_lock")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.acquire_task_lock", return_value=True)
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.TaskLockRenewer")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks._release_task_db_connection")
+    def test_refresh_releases_db_connection_before_impl(
+        self,
+        mock_release,
+        _mock_renewer,
+        _mock_acquire,
+        _mock_release_lock,
+        mock_impl,
+        _mock_ensure_terminal,
+    ):
+        call_order = []
+
+        def track_release():
+            call_order.append("release")
+
+        mock_release.side_effect = track_release
+        mock_impl.side_effect = lambda *_a, **_k: call_order.append("impl") or "done"
+
+        result = refresh_epg_data(42)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, "done")
+        self.assertEqual(call_order[:2], ["release", "impl"])
+
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.EPGSource")
+    def test_get_epg_source_uses_retry_helper(self, mock_model):
+        mock_source = MagicMock(id=42)
+        mock_model.objects.get.return_value = mock_source
+
+        with patch("apps.epg.tasks._db_query_with_retry") as mock_retry:
+            mock_retry.side_effect = lambda fn, **_: fn()
+            source = _get_epg_source(42)
+
+        mock_retry.assert_called_once()
+        mock_model.objects.get.assert_called_once_with(id=42)
+        self.assertIs(source, mock_source)
+
+
+class EnsureEpgTerminalStatusTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.send_epg_update")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks._release_task_db_connection")
+    def test_marks_stuck_fetching_as_error(self, _mock_release, mock_ws):
+        with patch("apps.epg.tasks.EPGSource") as mock_model:
+            mock_model.STATUS_ERROR = "error"
+            qs = MagicMock()
+            mock_model.objects.filter.return_value = qs
+            qs.values_list.return_value.first.return_value = "fetching"
+
+            _ensure_epg_refresh_terminal_status(7)
+
+            qs.update.assert_called_once()
+            mock_ws.assert_called_once()
+
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks.send_epg_update")
+    @patch("apps.epg.tasks._release_task_db_connection")
+    def test_leaves_success_unchanged(self, _mock_release, mock_ws):
+        with patch("apps.epg.tasks.EPGSource") as mock_model:
+            qs = MagicMock()
+            mock_model.objects.filter.return_value = qs
+            qs.values_list.return_value.first.return_value = "success"
+
+            _ensure_epg_refresh_terminal_status(7)
+
+            qs.update.assert_not_called()
+            mock_ws.assert_not_called()
diff --git a/apps/epg/tests/test_schedules_direct.py b/apps/epg/tests/test_schedules_direct.py
index 77334112..52a59330 100644
--- a/apps/epg/tests/test_schedules_direct.py
+++ b/apps/epg/tests/test_schedules_direct.py
@@ -7,19 +7,27 @@ Covers:
 - fetch_schedules_direct: credential validation
 - fetch_schedules_direct: SHA1 password hashing and token exchange
 - fetch_schedules_direct: graceful error handling on auth failure
+- fetch_schedules_direct: schedule MD5 delta, backfill, and cache invalidation
 - parse_schedules_direct_time: correct UTC parsing
-- EPG signals: SD sources skip the XMLTV program parser
+- fetch_sd_guide_for_epg: per-channel guide fetch on map
+- EPG signals: SD sources queue guide fetch when a channel is mapped
 """
 
 import hashlib
-from datetime import datetime
+from datetime import date, datetime, timedelta, timezone as dt_timezone
 from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
 
 from django.test import TestCase
 from django.utils import timezone
 
-from apps.epg.models import EPGSource, EPGData
+from apps.channels.models import Channel
+from apps.epg.models import EPGSource, EPGData, ProgramData, SDScheduleMD5
 from apps.epg.serializers import EPGSourceSerializer
+from apps.epg.tasks import (
+    _sd_backfill_schedule_dates_without_data,
+    _sd_compute_schedule_changes_from_md5,
+    _sd_programs_needing_metadata,
+)
 
 
 # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -270,6 +278,469 @@ class FetchSchedulesDirectStationsOnlyTests(TestCase):
         self.assertEqual(complete_call[1]['channels_count'], 1)
 
 
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Schedule MD5 delta, backfill, and cache tests
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+class SDScheduleMd5DeltaTests(TestCase):
+    """Pure-function tests for schedule MD5 comparison."""
+
+    DATE_LIST = ['2026-06-11', '2026-06-12', '2026-06-13']
+
+    def test_detects_changed_md5(self):
+        server_md5s = {
+            ('10001', '2026-06-11'): {'md5': 'abc', 'last_modified': ''},
+            ('10001', '2026-06-12'): {'md5': 'def', 'last_modified': ''},
+        }
+        cached_md5s = {
+            ('10001', '2026-06-11'): 'abc',
+            ('10001', '2026-06-12'): 'old',
+        }
+        changed = _sd_compute_schedule_changes_from_md5(
+            server_md5s, cached_md5s, self.DATE_LIST,
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(changed['10001'], ['2026-06-12'])
+
+    def test_missing_cache_treated_as_changed(self):
+        server_md5s = {
+            ('10001', '2026-06-11'): {'md5': 'abc', 'last_modified': ''},
+        }
+        changed = _sd_compute_schedule_changes_from_md5(server_md5s, {}, self.DATE_LIST)
+        self.assertEqual(changed['10001'], ['2026-06-11'])
+
+    def test_ignores_dates_outside_fetch_window(self):
+        server_md5s = {
+            ('10001', '2026-06-01'): {'md5': 'abc', 'last_modified': ''},
+        }
+        changed = _sd_compute_schedule_changes_from_md5(server_md5s, {}, self.DATE_LIST)
+        self.assertEqual(changed, {})
+
+
+class SDScheduleBackfillTests(TestCase):
+    """Backfill must fix stale-cache gaps without re-fetching empty cached days."""
+
+    DATE_LIST = ['2026-06-11', '2026-06-12', '2026-06-13']
+    EPG_ID = 42
+    EPG_ID_MAP = {'10001': 42}
+
+    def _server_md5s(self):
+        return {
+            (sid, ds): {'md5': 'hash', 'last_modified': ''}
+            for sid in ('10001', '10002')
+            for ds in self.DATE_LIST
+        }
+
+    def test_backfills_when_no_cache_and_no_program_data(self):
+        changed = {}
+        count = _sd_backfill_schedule_dates_without_data(
+            changed,
+            self._server_md5s(),
+            self.DATE_LIST,
+            ['10001'],
+            self.EPG_ID_MAP,
+            set(),
+            {},
+            {'10001'},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(count, 3)
+        self.assertEqual(len(changed['10001']), 3)
+
+    def test_stale_cache_ignored_when_station_has_zero_program_data(self):
+        """Newly mapped channel: stale MD5 cache must not block backfill."""
+        changed = {}
+        cached_md5s = {
+            (sid, ds): 'hash'
+            for sid in ('10001',)
+            for ds in self.DATE_LIST
+        }
+        count = _sd_backfill_schedule_dates_without_data(
+            changed,
+            self._server_md5s(),
+            self.DATE_LIST,
+            ['10001'],
+            self.EPG_ID_MAP,
+            set(),
+            cached_md5s,
+            {'10001'},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(count, 3)
+        self.assertEqual(len(changed['10001']), 3)
+
+    def test_skips_cached_empty_day_when_station_has_other_program_data(self):
+        """Legitimately empty schedule day must not be re-fetched every refresh."""
+        changed = {}
+        cached_md5s = {('10001', '2026-06-12'): 'hash'}
+        dates_with_data = {(self.EPG_ID, date(2026, 6, 11))}
+        count = _sd_backfill_schedule_dates_without_data(
+            changed,
+            self._server_md5s(),
+            self.DATE_LIST,
+            ['10001'],
+            self.EPG_ID_MAP,
+            dates_with_data,
+            cached_md5s,
+            set(),
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(count, 1)
+        self.assertEqual(changed['10001'], ['2026-06-13'])
+
+    def test_does_not_duplicate_dates_already_marked_changed(self):
+        changed = {'10001': ['2026-06-11']}
+        count = _sd_backfill_schedule_dates_without_data(
+            changed,
+            self._server_md5s(),
+            self.DATE_LIST,
+            ['10001'],
+            self.EPG_ID_MAP,
+            set(),
+            {},
+            {'10001'},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(count, 2)
+        self.assertEqual(sorted(changed['10001']), self.DATE_LIST)
+
+
+class SDProgramMetadataDeltaTests(TestCase):
+    def test_fetches_when_md5_changed(self):
+        needed = _sd_programs_needing_metadata(
+            {'EP0001'},
+            {'EP0001': 'new'},
+            {'EP0001': 'old'},
+            {'EP0001'},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(needed, {'EP0001'})
+
+    def test_fetches_when_no_local_program_data(self):
+        needed = _sd_programs_needing_metadata(
+            {'EP0001', 'EP0002'},
+            {'EP0001': 'same', 'EP0002': 'same'},
+            {'EP0001': 'same', 'EP0002': 'same'},
+            {'EP0001'},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(needed, {'EP0002'})
+
+    def test_skips_when_md5_matches_and_program_data_exists(self):
+        needed = _sd_programs_needing_metadata(
+            {'EP0001'},
+            {'EP0001': 'same'},
+            {'EP0001': 'same'},
+            {'EP0001'},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(needed, set())
+
+
+class SDScheduleDeltaIntegrationTests(TestCase):
+    """DB-backed tests for cache pruning and mapped-only MD5 API calls."""
+
+    MAPPED_STATION = '10001'
+    UNMAPPED_STATION = '10002'
+
+    def _make_sd_source(self):
+        return EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name='SD Integration',
+            source_type='schedules_direct',
+            username='sduser',
+            password='sdpass',
+        )
+
+    def _lineup_get_side_effect(self, url, **kwargs):
+        if url.endswith('/status'):
+            return MagicMock(
+                status_code=200,
+                json=MagicMock(return_value={'systemStatus': [{'status': 'Online'}]}),
+            )
+        if url.endswith('/lineups'):
+            return MagicMock(
+                status_code=200,
+                json=MagicMock(return_value={'lineups': [{'lineupID': 'USA-TEST-X'}]}),
+            )
+        if '/lineups/USA-TEST-X' in url:
+            return MagicMock(
+                status_code=200,
+                json=MagicMock(return_value={
+                    'stations': [
+                        {
+                            'stationID': self.MAPPED_STATION,
+                            'name': 'Mapped Station',
+                            'callsign': 'MAP',
+                        },
+                        {
+                            'stationID': self.UNMAPPED_STATION,
+                            'name': 'Unmapped Station',
+                            'callsign': 'UNM',
+                        },
+                    ],
+                }),
+            )
+        raise AssertionError(f'Unexpected GET URL: {url}')
+
+    def _build_date_list(self, days=3):
+        today = date.today()
+        return [(today + timedelta(days=i)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d') for i in range(days)]
+
+    def _seed_full_window_program_data(self, epg, days=3):
+        today = date.today()
+        for i in range(days):
+            day = today + timedelta(days=i)
+            start = datetime(day.year, day.month, day.day, 12, 0, tzinfo=dt_timezone.utc)
+            ProgramData.objects.create(
+                epg=epg,
+                start_time=start,
+                end_time=start + timedelta(hours=1),
+                title='Show',
+                tvg_id=epg.tvg_id,
+            )
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH', 3)
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.send_epg_update')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.requests.get')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.requests.post')
+    def test_md5_api_only_requests_mapped_stations(
+        self, mock_post, mock_get, mock_send_epg_update,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import fetch_schedules_direct
+
+        source = self._make_sd_source()
+        mapped_epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            tvg_id=self.MAPPED_STATION,
+            name='Mapped',
+            epg_source=source,
+        )
+        Channel.objects.create(name='Mapped Ch', epg_data=mapped_epg)
+
+        date_list = self._build_date_list(3)
+        self._seed_full_window_program_data(mapped_epg, days=3)
+
+        today = date.today()
+        for i, ds in enumerate(date_list):
+            SDScheduleMD5.objects.create(
+                epg_source=source,
+                station_id=self.MAPPED_STATION,
+                date=today + timedelta(days=i),
+                md5=f'md5-{ds}',
+                last_modified=timezone.now(),
+            )
+        SDScheduleMD5.objects.create(
+            epg_source=source,
+            station_id=self.UNMAPPED_STATION,
+            date=today,
+            md5='unmapped-stale',
+            last_modified=timezone.now(),
+        )
+
+        mock_get.side_effect = self._lineup_get_side_effect
+
+        md5_response_payload = {
+            self.MAPPED_STATION: {
+                ds: {'code': 0, 'md5': f'md5-{ds}', 'lastModified': '2026-06-11T00:00:00Z'}
+                for ds in date_list
+            },
+        }
+
+        def post_side_effect(url, **kwargs):
+            if url.endswith('/token'):
+                return MagicMock(
+                    status_code=200,
+                    json=MagicMock(return_value={'code': 0, 'token': 'tok'}),
+                )
+            if url.endswith('/schedules/md5'):
+                return MagicMock(
+                    status_code=200,
+                    json=MagicMock(return_value=md5_response_payload),
+                )
+            raise AssertionError(f'Unexpected POST URL: {url}')
+
+        mock_post.side_effect = post_side_effect
+
+        fetch_schedules_direct(source, force=True)
+
+        md5_calls = [c for c in mock_post.call_args_list if c[0][0].endswith('/schedules/md5')]
+        self.assertEqual(len(md5_calls), 1)
+        request_body = md5_calls[0][1]['json']
+        station_ids_in_request = {entry['stationID'] for entry in request_body}
+        self.assertEqual(station_ids_in_request, {self.MAPPED_STATION})
+
+        self.assertFalse(
+            SDScheduleMD5.objects.filter(
+                epg_source=source,
+                station_id=self.UNMAPPED_STATION,
+            ).exists()
+        )
+
+        schedule_calls = [c for c in mock_post.call_args_list if c[0][0].endswith('/schedules')]
+        self.assertEqual(len(schedule_calls), 0)
+
+        source.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertEqual(source.status, EPGSource.STATUS_SUCCESS)
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH', 3)
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.send_epg_update')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.requests.get')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.requests.post')
+    def test_newly_mapped_station_fetches_despite_stale_cache(
+        self, mock_post, mock_get, mock_send_epg_update,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import fetch_schedules_direct
+
+        source = self._make_sd_source()
+        mapped_epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            tvg_id=self.MAPPED_STATION,
+            name='Mapped',
+            epg_source=source,
+        )
+        Channel.objects.create(name='Mapped Ch', epg_data=mapped_epg)
+
+        date_list = self._build_date_list(3)
+        today = date.today()
+        for i, ds in enumerate(date_list):
+            SDScheduleMD5.objects.create(
+                epg_source=source,
+                station_id=self.MAPPED_STATION,
+                date=today + timedelta(days=i),
+                md5=f'md5-{ds}',
+                last_modified=timezone.now(),
+            )
+
+        mock_get.side_effect = self._lineup_get_side_effect
+
+        schedule_payload = [{
+            'stationID': self.MAPPED_STATION,
+            'metadata': {'startDate': date_list[0], 'md5': 'md5-' + date_list[0], 'modified': '2026-06-11T00:00:00Z'},
+            'programs': [{
+                'programID': 'EP000000000001',
+                'airDateTime': f'{date_list[0]}T12:00:00Z',
+                'duration': 3600,
+                'md5': 'prog-md5-1',
+            }],
+        }]
+        program_payload = [{
+            'programID': 'EP000000000001',
+            'titles': [{'title120': 'Test Show'}],
+        }]
+
+        def post_side_effect(url, **kwargs):
+            if url.endswith('/token'):
+                return MagicMock(
+                    status_code=200,
+                    json=MagicMock(return_value={'code': 0, 'token': 'tok'}),
+                )
+            if url.endswith('/schedules/md5'):
+                return MagicMock(
+                    status_code=200,
+                    json=MagicMock(return_value={
+                        self.MAPPED_STATION: {
+                            ds: {'code': 0, 'md5': f'md5-{ds}', 'lastModified': '2026-06-11T00:00:00Z'}
+                            for ds in date_list
+                        },
+                    }),
+                )
+            if url.endswith('/schedules'):
+                return MagicMock(status_code=200, json=MagicMock(return_value=schedule_payload))
+            if url.endswith('/programs'):
+                return MagicMock(status_code=200, json=MagicMock(return_value=program_payload))
+            raise AssertionError(f'Unexpected POST URL: {url}')
+
+        mock_post.side_effect = post_side_effect
+
+        fetch_schedules_direct(source, force=True)
+
+        schedule_calls = [c for c in mock_post.call_args_list if c[0][0].endswith('/schedules')]
+        self.assertGreaterEqual(len(schedule_calls), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(
+            ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=mapped_epg).count(),
+            1,
+        )
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH', 3)
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.send_epg_update')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.requests.get')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.requests.post')
+    def test_orphan_program_data_removed_on_post_refresh(
+        self, mock_post, mock_get, mock_send_epg_update,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import fetch_schedules_direct
+
+        source = self._make_sd_source()
+        mapped_epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            tvg_id=self.MAPPED_STATION,
+            name='Mapped',
+            epg_source=source,
+        )
+        orphan_epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            tvg_id=self.UNMAPPED_STATION,
+            name='Orphan',
+            epg_source=source,
+        )
+        Channel.objects.create(name='Mapped Ch', epg_data=mapped_epg)
+
+        date_list = self._build_date_list(3)
+        self._seed_full_window_program_data(mapped_epg, days=3)
+
+        start = timezone.now()
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=orphan_epg,
+            start_time=start,
+            end_time=start + timedelta(hours=1),
+            title='Orphan Show',
+            tvg_id=orphan_epg.tvg_id,
+        )
+
+        today = date.today()
+        for i, ds in enumerate(date_list):
+            SDScheduleMD5.objects.create(
+                epg_source=source,
+                station_id=self.MAPPED_STATION,
+                date=today + timedelta(days=i),
+                md5=f'md5-{ds}',
+                last_modified=timezone.now(),
+            )
+
+        mock_get.side_effect = self._lineup_get_side_effect
+
+        def post_side_effect(url, **kwargs):
+            if url.endswith('/token'):
+                return MagicMock(
+                    status_code=200,
+                    json=MagicMock(return_value={'code': 0, 'token': 'tok'}),
+                )
+            if url.endswith('/schedules/md5'):
+                return MagicMock(
+                    status_code=200,
+                    json=MagicMock(return_value={
+                        self.MAPPED_STATION: {
+                            ds: {'code': 0, 'md5': f'md5-{ds}', 'lastModified': '2026-06-11T00:00:00Z'}
+                            for ds in date_list
+                        },
+                    }),
+                )
+            raise AssertionError(f'Unexpected POST URL: {url}')
+
+        mock_post.side_effect = post_side_effect
+
+        fetch_schedules_direct(source, force=True)
+
+        self.assertFalse(ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=orphan_epg).exists())
+
+    def test_stale_program_md5_fetched_when_no_program_data(self):
+        programs_with_data = set()
+        needed = _sd_programs_needing_metadata(
+            {'EP0001'},
+            {'EP0001': 'cached-md5'},
+            {'EP0001': 'cached-md5'},
+            programs_with_data,
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(needed, {'EP0001'})
+
+    def test_shared_program_skips_metadata_when_cached(self):
+        needed = _sd_programs_needing_metadata(
+            {'EP0001'},
+            {'EP0001': 'cached-md5'},
+            {'EP0001': 'cached-md5'},
+            {'EP0001'},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(needed, set())
+
+
 # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 # parse_schedules_direct_time tests
 # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -298,17 +769,400 @@ class ParseSchedulesDirectTimeTests(TestCase):
             parse_schedules_direct_time('not-a-timestamp')
 
 
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids tests
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+class SDDispatchProgramRefreshTests(TestCase):
+    """Bulk SD assignment should batch guide fetches above the threshold."""
+
+    STATION = '10001'
+
+    def _make_sd_source(self):
+        return EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name='SD Dispatch Test',
+            source_type='schedules_direct',
+            username='sduser',
+            password='sdpass',
+        )
+
+    def _make_xml_source(self):
+        return EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name='XML Dispatch Test',
+            source_type='xmltv',
+            url='http://example.com/epg.xml',
+        )
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch.delay')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay')
+    def test_xmltv_still_uses_parse_programs_per_id(
+        self, mock_parse_delay, mock_batch_delay,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids
+
+        xml_source = self._make_xml_source()
+        epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            tvg_id='xml-1',
+            name='XML Channel',
+            epg_source=xml_source,
+        )
+
+        count = dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids({epg.id})
+
+        self.assertEqual(count, 1)
+        mock_parse_delay.assert_called_once_with(epg.id)
+        mock_batch_delay.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch.delay')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay')
+    def test_sd_below_threshold_uses_per_epg_tasks(
+        self, mock_parse_delay, mock_batch_delay,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids
+
+        source = self._make_sd_source()
+        epgs = [
+            EPGData.objects.create(
+                tvg_id=f'{self.STATION}{i}',
+                name=f'Station {i}',
+                epg_source=source,
+            )
+            for i in range(2)
+        ]
+
+        count = dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids({e.id for e in epgs})
+
+        self.assertEqual(count, 2)
+        self.assertEqual(mock_parse_delay.call_count, 2)
+        mock_batch_delay.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch.delay')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay')
+    def test_sd_at_threshold_uses_batched_fetch(
+        self, mock_parse_delay, mock_batch_delay,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids
+
+        source = self._make_sd_source()
+        epgs = [
+            EPGData.objects.create(
+                tvg_id=f'{self.STATION}{i}',
+                name=f'Station {i}',
+                epg_source=source,
+            )
+            for i in range(3)
+        ]
+
+        count = dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids({e.id for e in epgs})
+
+        self.assertEqual(count, 1)
+        mock_batch_delay.assert_called_once_with(source.id)
+        mock_parse_delay.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch.delay')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay')
+    def test_sd_skips_when_program_data_exists(
+        self, mock_parse_delay, mock_batch_delay,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids
+
+        source = self._make_sd_source()
+        epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            tvg_id=self.STATION,
+            name='Has Data',
+            epg_source=source,
+        )
+        start = timezone.now()
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=epg,
+            start_time=start,
+            end_time=start + timedelta(hours=1),
+            title='Show',
+            tvg_id=epg.tvg_id,
+        )
+
+        count = dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids({epg.id})
+
+        self.assertEqual(count, 0)
+        mock_parse_delay.assert_not_called()
+        mock_batch_delay.assert_not_called()
+
+
+class SDGuideFetchCoordinationTests(TestCase):
+    """Batch and single-EPG SD fetches coordinate via locks and deferred retries."""
+
+    STATION = '10001'
+
+    def _make_sd_source(self):
+        return EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name='SD Coordination',
+            source_type='schedules_direct',
+            username='sduser',
+            password='sdpass',
+        )
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_schedules_direct')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.acquire_task_lock', return_value=False)
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch.apply_async')
+    def test_batch_fetch_defers_when_lock_held(
+        self, mock_apply_async, mock_acquire, mock_fetch,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import (
+            fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch,
+            SD_MAPPED_GUIDE_BATCH_DEFER_SECONDS,
+        )
+
+        source = self._make_sd_source()
+        result = fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch(source.id)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, 'Deferred - batch already in progress')
+        mock_apply_async.assert_called_once_with(
+            args=[source.id],
+            kwargs={'force': False, '_defer_retry': 1},
+            countdown=SD_MAPPED_GUIDE_BATCH_DEFER_SECONDS,
+        )
+        mock_fetch.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_schedules_direct')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.acquire_task_lock', return_value=False)
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch.apply_async')
+    def test_batch_fetch_stops_after_max_defer_retries(
+        self, mock_apply_async, mock_acquire, mock_fetch,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch
+
+        source = self._make_sd_source()
+        result = fetch_sd_mapped_guide_batch(source.id, _defer_retry=2)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, 'Task already running')
+        mock_apply_async.assert_not_called()
+        mock_fetch.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_schedules_direct')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.acquire_task_lock', return_value=True)
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.release_task_lock')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.TaskLockRenewer')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.is_task_lock_held', return_value=True)
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_sd_guide_for_epg.apply_async')
+    def test_single_epg_defers_while_batch_running(
+        self, mock_apply_async, mock_batch_held, mock_renewer,
+        mock_release, mock_acquire, mock_fetch,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import (
+            fetch_sd_guide_for_epg,
+            SD_MAPPED_GUIDE_BATCH_DEFER_SECONDS,
+        )
+
+        source = self._make_sd_source()
+        epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            tvg_id=self.STATION,
+            name='Deferred Station',
+            epg_source=source,
+        )
+
+        result = fetch_sd_guide_for_epg(epg.id)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, 'Deferred - mapped batch in progress')
+        mock_apply_async.assert_called_once_with(
+            args=[epg.id],
+            kwargs={'force': False, '_defer_retry': 1},
+            countdown=SD_MAPPED_GUIDE_BATCH_DEFER_SECONDS,
+        )
+        mock_fetch.assert_not_called()
+        mock_acquire.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_schedules_direct')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.acquire_task_lock', return_value=True)
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.release_task_lock')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.TaskLockRenewer')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.is_task_lock_held', return_value=True)
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_sd_guide_for_epg.apply_async')
+    def test_single_epg_proceeds_after_max_batch_deferrals(
+        self, mock_apply_async, mock_batch_held, mock_renewer,
+        mock_release, mock_acquire, mock_fetch,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import fetch_sd_guide_for_epg
+
+        source = self._make_sd_source()
+        epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            tvg_id=self.STATION,
+            name='Fallback Station',
+            epg_source=source,
+        )
+
+        result = fetch_sd_guide_for_epg(epg.id, _defer_retry=2)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, 'SD guide fetch complete')
+        mock_apply_async.assert_not_called()
+        mock_fetch.assert_called_once()
+        mock_acquire.assert_called_once_with('parse_epg_programs', epg.id)
+
+
 # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 # Signal tests
 # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
+class SDSingleEpgFetchTests(TestCase):
+    """Per-channel SD guide fetch on map (epg_id_only path)."""
+
+    MAPPED_STATION = '10001'
+
+    def _make_sd_source(self, updated_at=None):
+        source = EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name='SD Single EPG',
+            source_type='schedules_direct',
+            username='sduser',
+            password='sdpass',
+        )
+        if updated_at is not None:
+            EPGSource.objects.filter(id=source.id).update(updated_at=updated_at)
+            source.refresh_from_db()
+        return source
+
+    def _lineup_get_side_effect(self, url, **kwargs):
+        if url.endswith('/status'):
+            return MagicMock(
+                status_code=200,
+                json=MagicMock(return_value={'systemStatus': [{'status': 'Online'}]}),
+            )
+        if url.endswith('/lineups'):
+            return MagicMock(
+                status_code=200,
+                json=MagicMock(return_value={'lineups': [{'lineupID': 'USA-TEST-X'}]}),
+            )
+        raise AssertionError(f'Unexpected GET URL: {url}')
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.acquire_task_lock', return_value=True)
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.release_task_lock')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.TaskLockRenewer')
+    def test_fetch_sd_guide_skips_when_program_data_exists(
+        self, mock_renewer, mock_release, mock_acquire,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import fetch_sd_guide_for_epg
+
+        source = self._make_sd_source()
+        epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            tvg_id=self.MAPPED_STATION,
+            name='Mapped',
+            epg_source=source,
+        )
+        start = timezone.now()
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=epg,
+            start_time=start,
+            end_time=start + timedelta(hours=1),
+            title='Existing',
+            tvg_id=epg.tvg_id,
+        )
+
+        with patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_schedules_direct') as mock_fetch:
+            result = fetch_sd_guide_for_epg(epg.id)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, 'Guide data already present')
+        mock_fetch.assert_not_called()
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.acquire_task_lock', return_value=True)
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.release_task_lock')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.TaskLockRenewer')
+    def test_parse_programs_for_tvg_id_delegates_to_sd_fetch(
+        self, mock_renewer, mock_release, mock_acquire,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import parse_programs_for_tvg_id
+
+        source = self._make_sd_source()
+        epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            tvg_id=self.MAPPED_STATION,
+            name='Mapped',
+            epg_source=source,
+        )
+
+        with patch('apps.epg.tasks.fetch_sd_guide_for_epg', return_value='SD guide fetch complete') as mock_sd:
+            result = parse_programs_for_tvg_id(epg.id)
+
+        mock_sd.assert_called_once_with(epg.id, force=False)
+        self.assertEqual(result, 'SD guide fetch complete')
+
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.SD_DAYS_TO_FETCH', 3)
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.send_epg_update')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.requests.get')
+    @patch('apps.epg.tasks.requests.post')
+    def test_single_epg_fetch_skips_lineup_sync_and_updated_at(
+        self, mock_post, mock_get, mock_send_epg_update,
+    ):
+        from apps.epg.tasks import fetch_schedules_direct
+
+        prior_updated = timezone.now() - timedelta(hours=1)
+        source = self._make_sd_source(updated_at=prior_updated)
+        epg = EPGData.objects.create(
+            tvg_id=self.MAPPED_STATION,
+            name='Mapped',
+            epg_source=source,
+        )
+        Channel.objects.create(name='Mapped Ch', epg_data=epg)
+
+        date_list = [
+            (date.today() + timedelta(days=i)).strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
+            for i in range(3)
+        ]
+        mock_get.side_effect = self._lineup_get_side_effect
+
+        schedule_payload = [{
+            'stationID': self.MAPPED_STATION,
+            'metadata': {'startDate': date_list[0], 'md5': 'md5-new', 'modified': '2026-06-11T00:00:00Z'},
+            'programs': [{
+                'programID': 'EP000000000001',
+                'airDateTime': f'{date_list[0]}T12:00:00Z',
+                'duration': 3600,
+                'md5': 'prog-md5-1',
+            }],
+        }]
+        program_payload = [{
+            'programID': 'EP000000000001',
+            'titles': [{'title120': 'Test Show'}],
+        }]
+
+        def post_side_effect(url, **kwargs):
+            if url.endswith('/token'):
+                return MagicMock(
+                    status_code=200,
+                    json=MagicMock(return_value={'code': 0, 'token': 'tok'}),
+                )
+            if url.endswith('/schedules/md5'):
+                return MagicMock(
+                    status_code=200,
+                    json=MagicMock(return_value={
+                        self.MAPPED_STATION: {
+                            ds: {'code': 0, 'md5': f'md5-{ds}', 'lastModified': '2026-06-11T00:00:00Z'}
+                            for ds in date_list
+                        },
+                    }),
+                )
+            if url.endswith('/schedules'):
+                return MagicMock(status_code=200, json=MagicMock(return_value=schedule_payload))
+            if url.endswith('/programs'):
+                return MagicMock(status_code=200, json=MagicMock(return_value=program_payload))
+            raise AssertionError(f'Unexpected POST URL: {url}')
+
+        mock_post.side_effect = post_side_effect
+
+        fetch_schedules_direct(source, epg_id_only=epg.id)
+
+        lineup_detail_calls = [
+            c for c in mock_get.call_args_list
+            if '/lineups/' in c[0][0] and not c[0][0].endswith('/lineups')
+        ]
+        self.assertEqual(lineup_detail_calls, [])
+
+        source.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertEqual(source.updated_at, prior_updated)
+        self.assertEqual(ProgramData.objects.filter(epg=epg).count(), 1)
+
+
 class SDSourceSignalTests(TestCase):
-    """SD EPG sources must skip the XMLTV program parser signal."""
+    """SD EPG sources queue per-EPG guide fetch when a channel is mapped."""
 
     @patch('apps.channels.signals.parse_programs_for_tvg_id')
-    def test_sd_source_skips_xmltv_parse_on_channel_create(self, mock_parse):
-        """Creating a channel linked to an SD EPG source must not trigger
-        the XMLTV program parser — SD data is handled by fetch_schedules_direct."""
+    def test_sd_source_queues_guide_fetch_on_channel_create(self, mock_parse):
         from apps.epg.models import EPGData
         from apps.channels.models import Channel
 
@@ -329,7 +1183,7 @@ class SDSourceSignalTests(TestCase):
             epg_data=epg_data,
         )
 
-        mock_parse.delay.assert_not_called()
+        mock_parse.delay.assert_called_once_with(epg_data.id)
 
 
 # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
diff --git a/apps/m3u/api_urls.py b/apps/m3u/api_urls.py
index 6a80a1fe..6b007447 100644
--- a/apps/m3u/api_urls.py
+++ b/apps/m3u/api_urls.py
@@ -16,12 +16,12 @@ app_name = "m3u"
 router = DefaultRouter()
 router.register(r"accounts", M3UAccountViewSet, basename="m3u-account")
 router.register(
-    r"accounts\/(?P<account_id>\d+)\/profiles",
+    r"accounts/(?P<account_id>\d+)/profiles",
     M3UAccountProfileViewSet,
     basename="m3u-account-profiles",
 )
 router.register(
-    r"accounts\/(?P<account_id>\d+)\/filters",
+    r"accounts/(?P<account_id>\d+)/filters",
     M3UFilterViewSet,
     basename="m3u-filters",
 )
diff --git a/apps/m3u/api_views.py b/apps/m3u/api_views.py
index a49ddd6f..1117a226 100644
--- a/apps/m3u/api_views.py
+++ b/apps/m3u/api_views.py
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 from .models import M3UAccount, M3UFilter, ServerGroup, M3UAccountProfile
 from core.models import UserAgent
-from core.utils import safe_upload_path
+from core.utils import safe_upload_path, ensure_custom_properties_dict
 from apps.channels.models import ChannelGroupM3UAccount
 from core.serializers import UserAgentSerializer
 from apps.vod.models import M3UVODCategoryRelation
@@ -536,7 +536,9 @@ class M3UAccountViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
                         auto_channel_sync=setting.get("auto_channel_sync", False),
                         auto_sync_channel_start=setting.get("auto_sync_channel_start"),
                         auto_sync_channel_end=setting.get("auto_sync_channel_end"),
-                        custom_properties=setting.get("custom_properties", {}),
+                        custom_properties=ensure_custom_properties_dict(
+                            setting.get("custom_properties")
+                        ),
                     )
                     for setting in group_settings
                     if setting.get("channel_group")
@@ -561,7 +563,9 @@ class M3UAccountViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
                         category_id=setting["id"],
                         m3u_account=account,
                         enabled=setting.get("enabled", True),
-                        custom_properties=setting.get("custom_properties", {}),
+                        custom_properties=ensure_custom_properties_dict(
+                            setting.get("custom_properties")
+                        ),
                     )
                     for setting in category_settings
                     if setting.get("id")
diff --git a/apps/m3u/forms.py b/apps/m3u/forms.py
index cf6586c3..af4d6072 100644
--- a/apps/m3u/forms.py
+++ b/apps/m3u/forms.py
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 # apps/m3u/forms.py
 from django import forms
 from .models import M3UAccount, M3UFilter
+from core.utils import ensure_custom_properties_dict
 import re
 
 class M3UAccountForm(forms.ModelForm):
@@ -28,7 +29,9 @@ class M3UAccountForm(forms.ModelForm):
 
         # Set initial value for enable_vod from custom_properties
         if self.instance and self.instance.custom_properties:
-            custom_props = self.instance.custom_properties or {}
+            custom_props = self.instance.custom_properties
+            if not isinstance(custom_props, dict):
+                custom_props = ensure_custom_properties_dict(custom_props)
             self.fields['enable_vod'].initial = custom_props.get('enable_vod', False)
 
     def save(self, commit=True):
@@ -37,8 +40,9 @@ class M3UAccountForm(forms.ModelForm):
         # Handle enable_vod field
         enable_vod = self.cleaned_data.get('enable_vod', False)
 
-        # Parse existing custom_properties
         custom_props = instance.custom_properties or {}
+        if not isinstance(custom_props, dict):
+            custom_props = ensure_custom_properties_dict(custom_props)
 
         # Update VOD preference
         custom_props['enable_vod'] = enable_vod
diff --git a/apps/m3u/models.py b/apps/m3u/models.py
index 53c18d38..7d4fe65a 100644
--- a/apps/m3u/models.py
+++ b/apps/m3u/models.py
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ from django.dispatch import receiver
 from apps.channels.models import StreamProfile
 from django_celery_beat.models import PeriodicTask
 from core.models import CoreSettings, UserAgent
+from core.utils import custom_properties_as_dict
 
 CUSTOM_M3U_ACCOUNT_NAME = "custom"
 
@@ -124,6 +125,11 @@ class M3UAccount(models.Model):
         return user_agent
 
     def save(self, *args, **kwargs):
+        if self.custom_properties is not None and not isinstance(
+            self.custom_properties, dict
+        ):
+            self.custom_properties = custom_properties_as_dict(self.custom_properties)
+
         # Prevent auto_now behavior by handling updated_at manually
         if "update_fields" in kwargs and "updated_at" not in kwargs["update_fields"]:
             # Don't modify updated_at for regular updates
@@ -263,6 +269,11 @@ class M3UAccountProfile(models.Model):
     def save(self, *args, **kwargs):
         """Auto-sync exp_date from custom_properties for XC accounts on every save.
         For non-XC accounts, exp_date is set directly and left untouched here."""
+        if self.custom_properties is not None and not isinstance(
+            self.custom_properties, dict
+        ):
+            self.custom_properties = custom_properties_as_dict(self.custom_properties)
+
         parsed = self._parse_exp_date_from_custom_properties()
         if parsed is not None:
             # XC account with exp_date in custom_properties — always sync
diff --git a/apps/m3u/serializers.py b/apps/m3u/serializers.py
index 485a3687..c1dc6f92 100644
--- a/apps/m3u/serializers.py
+++ b/apps/m3u/serializers.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from core.utils import validate_flexible_url
+from core.utils import validate_flexible_url, ensure_custom_properties_dict
 from rest_framework import serializers, status
 from rest_framework.response import Response
 from .models import M3UAccount, M3UFilter, ServerGroup, M3UAccountProfile
@@ -270,11 +270,15 @@ class M3UAccountSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
         # overwrite their corresponding keys; clients should set those via
         # the typed top-level fields rather than the custom_properties
         # payload.
-        incoming_custom = validated_data.get("custom_properties") or {}
-        custom_props = {
-            **(instance.custom_properties or {}),
-            **incoming_custom,
-        }
+        incoming_custom = {}
+        if "custom_properties" in validated_data:
+            incoming_custom = validated_data["custom_properties"] or {}
+            if not isinstance(incoming_custom, dict):
+                incoming_custom = ensure_custom_properties_dict(incoming_custom)
+        existing_custom = instance.custom_properties or {}
+        if not isinstance(existing_custom, dict):
+            existing_custom = ensure_custom_properties_dict(existing_custom)
+        custom_props = {**existing_custom, **incoming_custom}
 
         if enable_vod is not None:
             custom_props["enable_vod"] = enable_vod
@@ -346,7 +350,9 @@ class M3UAccountSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
         auto_enable_new_groups_series = validated_data.pop("auto_enable_new_groups_series", True)
 
         # Parse existing custom_properties or create new
-        custom_props = validated_data.get("custom_properties", {})
+        custom_props = validated_data.get("custom_properties") or {}
+        if not isinstance(custom_props, dict):
+            custom_props = ensure_custom_properties_dict(custom_props)
 
         # Set preferences (default to True for auto_enable_new_groups)
         custom_props["enable_vod"] = enable_vod
diff --git a/apps/m3u/tasks.py b/apps/m3u/tasks.py
index 3b504ebf..581a390f 100644
--- a/apps/m3u/tasks.py
+++ b/apps/m3u/tasks.py
@@ -7,46 +7,150 @@ import os
 import gc
 import gzip, zipfile
 from concurrent.futures import ThreadPoolExecutor, as_completed
-from celery.app.control import Inspect
-from celery.result import AsyncResult
-from celery import shared_task, current_app, group
+from celery import shared_task
 from django.conf import settings
-from django.core.cache import cache
 from django.db import models, transaction
 from .models import M3UAccount
 from apps.channels.models import Stream, ChannelGroup, ChannelGroupM3UAccount
-from asgiref.sync import async_to_sync
-from channels.layers import get_channel_layer
 from django.utils import timezone
 import time
 import json
 from core.utils import (
-    RedisClient,
     acquire_task_lock,
     release_task_lock,
     TaskLockRenewer,
     natural_sort_key,
     log_system_event,
+    ensure_custom_properties_dict,
 )
 from core.models import CoreSettings, UserAgent
-from asgiref.sync import async_to_sync
 from core.xtream_codes import Client as XCClient
 from core.utils import send_websocket_update
-from .utils import normalize_stream_url
+from .utils import convert_js_numbered_backreferences, normalize_stream_url
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 BATCH_SIZE = 1500  # Optimized batch size for threading
 m3u_dir = os.path.join(settings.MEDIA_ROOT, "cached_m3u")
 
+_NON_TERMINAL_REFRESH_STATUSES = frozenset({
+    M3UAccount.Status.FETCHING,
+    M3UAccount.Status.PARSING,
+})
+
+
+def _release_task_db_connection():
+    """Return the Celery worker's DB connection to a clean state after ORM errors."""
+    from django.db import close_old_connections
+    close_old_connections()
+
+
+def _db_query_with_retry(fn, *, label="DB query", max_retries=2):
+    """
+    Run an ORM read with one connection reset + retry on transient failures.
+
+    Poisoned Celery worker connections often surface as OperationalError or as
+    ``IndexError: list index out of range`` inside Django's row converters.
+    """
+    from django.db import DatabaseError, InterfaceError, OperationalError
+
+    transient_errors = (OperationalError, InterfaceError, IndexError, DatabaseError)
+    for attempt in range(max_retries):
+        try:
+            return fn()
+        except transient_errors as exc:
+            if attempt + 1 >= max_retries:
+                raise
+            logger.warning(
+                "%s failed (%s), resetting DB connection (%s/%s)",
+                label,
+                exc,
+                attempt + 1,
+                max_retries,
+            )
+            _release_task_db_connection()
+
+
+def _get_active_m3u_account(account_id):
+    return _db_query_with_retry(
+        lambda: M3UAccount.objects.get(id=account_id, is_active=True),
+        label=f"load active M3U account {account_id}",
+    )
+
+
+def _set_m3u_account_status(
+    account_id,
+    status,
+    last_message=None,
+    *,
+    notify_error=False,
+    ws_action="parsing",
+    ws_error=None,
+):
+    """Update account status using a fresh connection (safe after DB failures)."""
+    _release_task_db_connection()
+    update = {"status": status}
+    if last_message is not None:
+        update["last_message"] = last_message
+    try:
+        M3UAccount.objects.filter(id=account_id).update(**update)
+        if notify_error:
+            send_m3u_update(
+                account_id,
+                ws_action,
+                100,
+                status="error",
+                error=ws_error or last_message,
+            )
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(
+            f"Failed to set account {account_id} status to {status}: {e}"
+        )
+
+
+def _ensure_m3u_refresh_terminal_status(account_id):
+    """Mark refresh as failed when the task exits while still in progress."""
+    _release_task_db_connection()
+    try:
+        current_status = (
+            M3UAccount.objects.filter(id=account_id)
+            .values_list("status", flat=True)
+            .first()
+        )
+        if current_status in _NON_TERMINAL_REFRESH_STATUSES:
+            message = "Refresh did not complete successfully"
+            M3UAccount.objects.filter(id=account_id).update(
+                status=M3UAccount.Status.ERROR,
+                last_message=message,
+            )
+            send_m3u_update(
+                account_id, "parsing", 100, status="error", error=message
+            )
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.debug(
+            f"Could not verify terminal refresh status for account {account_id}: {e}"
+        )
+
 _EXTINF_ATTR_RE = re.compile(r'([^\s=]+)\s*=\s*(["\'])(.*?)\2')
 
 
+def _open_m3u_text_source(source_path):
+    """Open an on-disk M3U (or .m3u.gz) file for line-by-line parsing."""
+    if source_path.endswith(".gz"):
+        return gzip.open(source_path, "rt", encoding="utf-8")
+    return open(source_path, "r", encoding="utf-8")
+
+
 def fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache=False):
+    """Fetch M3U source for parsing.
+
+    On success returns ``(source, True)`` where *source* is either a filesystem
+    path (streamed during parse) or, for ZIP uploads only, an in-memory line
+    list. Failures return ``(None, False)``.
+    """
     os.makedirs(m3u_dir, exist_ok=True)
     file_path = os.path.join(m3u_dir, f"{account.id}.m3u")
 
-    """Fetch M3U file lines efficiently."""
     if account.server_url:
         if not use_cache or not os.path.exists(file_path):
             try:
@@ -121,7 +225,7 @@ def fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache=False):
                         status="error",
                         error=error_msg,
                     )
-                    return [], False
+                    return None, False
 
                 # Only call raise_for_status if we have a success code (this should not raise now)
                 response.raise_for_status()
@@ -196,7 +300,7 @@ def fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache=False):
                             status="error",
                             error=error_msg,
                         )
-                        return [], False
+                        return None, False
 
                     # Validate the file by reading only the first portion from
                     # disk — no need to load the entire file into memory just
@@ -268,7 +372,7 @@ def fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache=False):
                                 status="error",
                                 error=error_msg,
                             )
-                            return [], False
+                            return None, False
 
                     except UnicodeDecodeError:
                         with open(temp_path, "rb") as vf:
@@ -286,7 +390,7 @@ def fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache=False):
                             status="error",
                             error=error_msg,
                         )
-                        return [], False
+                        return None, False
 
                     # Validation passed — promote temp file to final path
                     os.replace(temp_path, file_path)
@@ -341,7 +445,7 @@ def fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache=False):
                     status="error",
                     error=error_msg,
                 )
-                return [], False
+                return None, False
             except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
                 # Handle other request errors (connection, timeout, etc.)
                 if "timeout" in str(e).lower():
@@ -362,7 +466,7 @@ def fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache=False):
                     status="error",
                     error=error_msg,
                 )
-                return [], False
+                return None, False
             except Exception as e:
                 # Handle any other unexpected errors
                 error_msg = f"Unexpected error while fetching M3U file from URL: {account.server_url} - {str(e)}"
@@ -377,7 +481,7 @@ def fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache=False):
                     status="error",
                     error=error_msg,
                 )
-                return [], False
+                return None, False
 
         # Check if the file exists and is not empty (fallback check - should not happen with new validation)
         if not os.path.exists(file_path) or os.path.getsize(file_path) == 0:
@@ -389,27 +493,14 @@ def fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache=False):
             send_m3u_update(
                 account.id, "downloading", 100, status="error", error=error_msg
             )
-            return [], False  # Return empty list and False for success
+            return None, False
 
-        try:
-            with open(file_path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
-                return f.readlines(), True
-        except Exception as e:
-            error_msg = f"Error reading M3U file: {str(e)}"
-            logger.error(error_msg)
-            account.status = M3UAccount.Status.ERROR
-            account.last_message = error_msg
-            account.save(update_fields=["status", "last_message"])
-            send_m3u_update(
-                account.id, "downloading", 100, status="error", error=error_msg
-            )
-            return [], False
+        return file_path, True
 
     elif account.file_path:
         try:
             if account.file_path.endswith(".gz"):
-                with gzip.open(account.file_path, "rt", encoding="utf-8") as f:
-                    return f.readlines(), True
+                return account.file_path, True
 
             elif account.file_path.endswith(".zip"):
                 with zipfile.ZipFile(account.file_path, "r") as zip_file:
@@ -430,11 +521,10 @@ def fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache=False):
                     send_m3u_update(
                         account.id, "downloading", 100, status="error", error=error_msg
                     )
-                    return [], False
+                    return None, False
 
             else:
-                with open(account.file_path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
-                    return f.readlines(), True
+                return account.file_path, True
 
         except (IOError, OSError, zipfile.BadZipFile, gzip.BadGzipFile) as e:
             error_msg = f"Error opening file {account.file_path}: {e}"
@@ -445,7 +535,7 @@ def fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache=False):
             send_m3u_update(
                 account.id, "downloading", 100, status="error", error=error_msg
             )
-            return [], False
+            return None, False
 
     # Neither server_url nor uploaded_file is available
     error_msg = "No M3U source available (missing URL and file)"
@@ -454,7 +544,7 @@ def fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache=False):
     account.last_message = error_msg
     account.save(update_fields=["status", "last_message"])
     send_m3u_update(account.id, "downloading", 100, status="error", error=error_msg)
-    return [], False
+    return None, False
 
 
 def get_case_insensitive_attr(attributes, key, default=""):
@@ -630,7 +720,7 @@ def process_groups(account, groups, scan_start_time=None):
     logger.info(f"Currently {len(existing_groups)} existing groups")
 
     # Check if we should auto-enable new groups based on account settings
-    account_custom_props = account.custom_properties or {}
+    account_custom_props = ensure_custom_properties_dict(account.custom_properties)
     auto_enable_new_groups_live = account_custom_props.get("auto_enable_new_groups_live", True)
 
     # Separate existing groups from groups that need to be created
@@ -654,13 +744,16 @@ def process_groups(account, groups, scan_start_time=None):
     all_group_objs = existing_group_objs + newly_created_group_objs
 
     # Get existing relationships for this account
-    existing_relationships = {
-        rel.channel_group.name: rel
-        for rel in ChannelGroupM3UAccount.objects.filter(
-            m3u_account=account,
-            channel_group__name__in=groups.keys()
-        ).select_related('channel_group')
-    }
+    existing_relationships = _db_query_with_retry(
+        lambda: {
+            rel.channel_group.name: rel
+            for rel in ChannelGroupM3UAccount.objects.filter(
+                m3u_account=account,
+                channel_group__name__in=groups.keys(),
+            ).select_related("channel_group")
+        },
+        label=f"process_groups relationships for account {account.id}",
+    )
 
     relations_to_create = []
     relations_to_update = []
@@ -673,7 +766,9 @@ def process_groups(account, groups, scan_start_time=None):
             existing_rel = existing_relationships[group.name]
 
             # Get existing custom properties (now JSONB, no need to parse)
-            existing_custom_props = existing_rel.custom_properties or {}
+            existing_custom_props = ensure_custom_properties_dict(
+                existing_rel.custom_properties
+            )
 
             # Get the new xc_id from groups data
             new_xc_id = custom_props.get("xc_id")
@@ -696,6 +791,8 @@ def process_groups(account, groups, scan_start_time=None):
                 logger.debug(f"Updated xc_id for group '{group.name}' from '{existing_xc_id}' to '{new_xc_id}' - account {account.id}")
             else:
                 # Update last_seen even if xc_id hasn't changed
+                if isinstance(existing_rel.custom_properties, str):
+                    existing_rel.custom_properties = existing_custom_props
                 existing_rel.last_seen = scan_start_time
                 existing_rel.is_stale = False
                 relations_to_update.append(existing_rel)
@@ -790,6 +887,7 @@ def collect_xc_streams(account_id, enabled_groups):
     """Collect all XC streams in a single API call and filter by enabled groups."""
     account = M3UAccount.objects.get(id=account_id)
     all_streams = []
+    filtered_count = 0
 
     # Create a mapping from category_id to group info for filtering
     enabled_category_ids = {}
@@ -808,6 +906,11 @@ def collect_xc_streams(account_id, enabled_groups):
             account.get_user_agent(),
         ) as xc_client:
 
+            stream_url_prefix = (
+                f"{xc_client.server_url.rstrip('/')}/live/"
+                f"{xc_client.username}/{xc_client.password}/"
+            )
+
             # Fetch ALL live streams in a single API call (much more efficient)
             logger.info("Fetching ALL live streams from XC provider...")
             all_xc_streams = xc_client.get_all_live_streams()  # Get all streams without category filter
@@ -819,56 +922,138 @@ def collect_xc_streams(account_id, enabled_groups):
             logger.info(f"Retrieved {len(all_xc_streams)} total live streams from provider")
 
             # Filter streams based on enabled categories
-            filtered_count = 0
             for stream in all_xc_streams:
-                # Fall back to a generated name if the provider returns null/empty
-                stream_name = stream.get("name") or f"{account.name} - {stream.get('stream_id', 'Unknown')}"
+                category_id = str(stream.get("category_id", ""))
+                if category_id not in enabled_category_ids:
+                    continue
+
+                group_info = enabled_category_ids[category_id]
+                stream_name = stream.get("name") or (
+                    f"{account.name} - {stream.get('stream_id', 'Unknown')}"
+                )
                 if not stream.get("name"):
                     logger.warning(
-                        f"XC stream has null/empty name; using generated name '{stream_name}' "
-                        f"(stream_id={stream.get('stream_id', 'unknown')})"
+                        "XC stream has null/empty name; using generated name '%s' "
+                        "(stream_id=%s)",
+                        stream_name, stream.get("stream_id", "unknown"),
                     )
 
-                # Get the category_id for this stream
-                category_id = str(stream.get("category_id", ""))
+                stream_id = stream.get("stream_id")
+                attributes = {
+                    "tvg-id": stream.get("epg_channel_id", ""),
+                    "tvg-logo": stream.get("stream_icon", ""),
+                    "group-title": group_info["name"],
+                    "stream_id": str(stream.get("stream_id", "")),
+                    "num": stream.get("num"),
+                    "category_id": category_id,
+                    "stream_type": stream.get("stream_type", ""),
+                    "added": stream.get("added", ""),
+                    "is_adult": str(stream.get("is_adult", "0")),
+                    "custom_sid": stream.get("custom_sid", ""),
+                    **{
+                        k: str(v)
+                        for k, v in stream.items()
+                        if k not in [
+                            "name", "stream_id", "epg_channel_id", "stream_icon",
+                            "category_id", "stream_type", "added", "is_adult",
+                            "custom_sid", "num",
+                        ] and v is not None
+                    },
+                }
+                all_streams.append({
+                    "name": stream_name,
+                    "url": f"{stream_url_prefix}{stream_id}.ts",
+                    "attributes": attributes,
+                })
+                filtered_count += 1
 
-                # Only include streams from enabled categories
-                if category_id in enabled_category_ids:
-                    group_info = enabled_category_ids[category_id]
-
-                    # Convert XC stream to our standard format with all properties preserved
-                    stream_data = {
-                        "name": stream_name,
-                        "url": xc_client.get_stream_url(stream["stream_id"]),
-                        "attributes": {
-                            "tvg-id": stream.get("epg_channel_id", ""),
-                            "tvg-logo": stream.get("stream_icon", ""),
-                            "group-title": group_info["name"],
-                            # Preserve all XC stream properties as custom attributes
-                            "stream_id": str(stream.get("stream_id", "")),
-                            "num": stream.get("num"),
-                            "category_id": category_id,
-                            "stream_type": stream.get("stream_type", ""),
-                            "added": stream.get("added", ""),
-                            "is_adult": str(stream.get("is_adult", "0")),
-                            "custom_sid": stream.get("custom_sid", ""),
-                            # Include any other properties that might be present
-                            **{k: str(v) for k, v in stream.items() if k not in [
-                                "name", "stream_id", "epg_channel_id", "stream_icon",
-                                "category_id", "stream_type", "added", "is_adult", "custom_sid", "num"
-                            ] and v is not None}
-                        }
-                    }
-                    all_streams.append(stream_data)
-                    filtered_count += 1
+            # Drop the full provider catalog before returning; only filtered rows are needed.
+            del all_xc_streams
+            gc.collect()
 
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Failed to fetch XC streams: {str(e)}")
         return []
 
-    logger.info(f"Filtered {filtered_count} streams from {len(enabled_category_ids)} enabled categories")
+    logger.info(
+        f"Filtered {filtered_count} streams from {len(enabled_category_ids)} enabled categories"
+    )
     return all_streams
 
+
+def _compile_m3u_stream_filters(filter_queryset):
+    """Compile account M3UFilter rows once per refresh for batch workers."""
+    compiled = []
+    for filter_obj in filter_queryset:
+        flags = (
+            re.IGNORECASE
+            if (filter_obj.custom_properties or {}).get("case_sensitive", True) is False
+            else 0
+        )
+        compiled.append((re.compile(filter_obj.regex_pattern, flags), filter_obj))
+    return compiled
+
+
+def _stream_passes_m3u_filters(name, url, group_title, compiled_filters):
+    """Return False when the first matching filter excludes the stream."""
+    for pattern, filter_obj in compiled_filters:
+        logger.trace("Checking filter pattern %s", pattern.pattern)
+        if filter_obj.filter_type == "url":
+            target = url
+        elif filter_obj.filter_type == "group":
+            target = group_title
+        else:
+            target = name
+
+        if pattern.search(target or ""):
+            logger.debug(
+                "Stream %s - %s matches filter pattern %s",
+                name, url, filter_obj.regex_pattern,
+            )
+            return not filter_obj.exclude
+    return True
+
+
+_STREAM_TOUCH_FIELDS = ("last_seen", "is_stale")
+_STREAM_CHANGED_FIELDS = (
+    "name", "url", "logo_url", "tvg_id", "custom_properties", "is_adult",
+    "last_seen", "updated_at", "is_stale", "stream_id", "stream_chno",
+    "channel_group_id", "is_catchup", "catchup_days",
+)
+
+
+def _bulk_update_stream_refresh_batches(changed_streams, touch_streams, *, batch_size):
+    """Unchanged streams only need last_seen/is_stale; changed rows get the full set."""
+    if touch_streams:
+        Stream.objects.bulk_update(
+            touch_streams, list(_STREAM_TOUCH_FIELDS), batch_size=batch_size,
+        )
+    if changed_streams:
+        Stream.objects.bulk_update(
+            changed_streams, list(_STREAM_CHANGED_FIELDS), batch_size=batch_size,
+        )
+
+
+def _batch_stream_count_message(created, updated, unchanged):
+    """Human-readable batch summary; unchanged = last_seen touch only."""
+    return (
+        f"{created} created, {updated} updated, {unchanged} unchanged."
+    )
+
+
+def _parse_batch_stream_counts(result):
+    """Extract (created, updated, unchanged) from a batch processing result string."""
+    if not isinstance(result, str):
+        return 0, 0, 0
+    try:
+        created = int(re.search(r"(\d+) created", result).group(1))
+        updated = int(re.search(r"(\d+) updated", result).group(1))
+        unchanged = int(re.search(r"(\d+) unchanged", result).group(1))
+        return created, updated, unchanged
+    except (AttributeError, ValueError):
+        return 0, 0, 0
+
+
 def process_xc_category_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
     from django.db import connections
 
@@ -879,6 +1064,7 @@ def process_xc_category_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
 
     streams_to_create = []
     streams_to_update = []
+    streams_to_touch = []
     stream_hashes = {}
 
     try:
@@ -951,6 +1137,13 @@ def process_xc_category_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
                             name, url, tvg_id, hash_keys, m3u_id=account_id, group=group_title,
                             account_type='XC', stream_id=provider_stream_id
                         )
+                        _tv_archive = str(stream.get("tv_archive", "0"))
+                        _is_catchup = _tv_archive in ("1", "True")
+                        try:
+                            _catchup_days = int(stream.get("tv_archive_duration", 0) or 0)
+                        except (TypeError, ValueError):
+                            _catchup_days = 0
+
                         stream_props = {
                             "name": name,
                             "url": url,
@@ -964,6 +1157,8 @@ def process_xc_category_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
                             "is_stale": False,
                             "stream_id": provider_stream_id,
                             "stream_chno": stream_chno,
+                            "is_catchup": _is_catchup,
+                            "catchup_days": _catchup_days,
                         }
 
                         if stream_hash not in stream_hashes:
@@ -978,7 +1173,7 @@ def process_xc_category_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
         existing_streams = {
             s.stream_hash: s
             for s in Stream.objects.filter(stream_hash__in=stream_hashes.keys()).select_related('m3u_account').only(
-                'id', 'stream_hash', 'name', 'url', 'logo_url', 'tvg_id', 'custom_properties', 'last_seen', 'updated_at', 'm3u_account', 'stream_id', 'stream_chno', 'channel_group_id'
+                'id', 'stream_hash', 'name', 'url', 'logo_url', 'tvg_id', 'custom_properties', 'last_seen', 'updated_at', 'm3u_account', 'stream_id', 'stream_chno', 'channel_group_id', 'is_catchup', 'catchup_days'
             )
         }
 
@@ -995,7 +1190,9 @@ def process_xc_category_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
                     obj.is_adult != stream_props["is_adult"] or
                     obj.stream_id != stream_props["stream_id"] or
                     obj.stream_chno != stream_props["stream_chno"] or
-                    obj.channel_group_id != stream_props["channel_group_id"]
+                    obj.channel_group_id != stream_props["channel_group_id"] or
+                    obj.is_catchup != stream_props["is_catchup"] or
+                    obj.catchup_days != stream_props["catchup_days"]
                 )
 
                 if changed:
@@ -1006,11 +1203,9 @@ def process_xc_category_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
                     obj.is_stale = False
                     streams_to_update.append(obj)
                 else:
-                    # Always update last_seen, even if nothing else changed
                     obj.last_seen = timezone.now()
                     obj.is_stale = False
-                    # Don't update updated_at for unchanged streams
-                    streams_to_update.append(obj)
+                    streams_to_touch.append(obj)
 
                 # Remove from existing_streams since we've processed it
                 del existing_streams[stream_hash]
@@ -1027,13 +1222,9 @@ def process_xc_category_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
                 if streams_to_create:
                     Stream.objects.bulk_create(streams_to_create, ignore_conflicts=True)
 
-                if streams_to_update:
-                    # Simplified bulk update for better performance
-                    Stream.objects.bulk_update(
-                        streams_to_update,
-                        ['name', 'url', 'logo_url', 'tvg_id', 'custom_properties', 'is_adult', 'last_seen', 'updated_at', 'is_stale', 'stream_id', 'stream_chno', 'channel_group_id'],
-                        batch_size=150  # Smaller batch size for XC processing
-                    )
+                _bulk_update_stream_refresh_batches(
+                    streams_to_update, streams_to_touch, batch_size=150,
+                )
 
                 # Update last_seen for any remaining existing streams that weren't processed
                 if len(existing_streams.keys()) > 0:
@@ -1041,7 +1232,14 @@ def process_xc_category_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Bulk operation failed for XC streams: {str(e)}")
 
-        retval = f"Batch processed: {len(streams_to_create)} created, {len(streams_to_update)} updated."
+        retval = (
+            "Batch processed: "
+            + _batch_stream_count_message(
+                len(streams_to_create),
+                len(streams_to_update),
+                len(streams_to_touch),
+            )
+        )
 
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"XC category processing error: {str(e)}")
@@ -1051,14 +1249,18 @@ def process_xc_category_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
         connections.close_all()
 
     # Aggressive garbage collection
-    del streams_to_create, streams_to_update, stream_hashes, existing_streams
+    del streams_to_create, streams_to_update, streams_to_touch, stream_hashes, existing_streams
     gc.collect()
 
     return retval
 
 
-def process_m3u_batch_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
-    """Processes a batch of M3U streams using bulk operations with thread-safe DB connections."""
+def process_m3u_batch_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys, compiled_filters=None):
+    """Processes a batch of M3U streams using bulk operations with thread-safe DB connections.
+
+    ``compiled_filters`` should be pre-built once per account refresh and shared
+    across batch workers. Pass an empty list when the account has no filters.
+    """
     from django.db import connections
 
     # Ensure clean database connections for threading
@@ -1066,33 +1268,22 @@ def process_m3u_batch_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
 
     account = M3UAccount.objects.get(id=account_id)
 
-    compiled_filters = [
-        (
-            re.compile(
-                f.regex_pattern,
-                (
-                    re.IGNORECASE
-                    if (f.custom_properties or {}).get(
-                        "case_sensitive", True
-                    )
-                    == False
-                    else 0
-                ),
-            ),
-            f,
-        )
-        for f in account.filters.order_by("order")
-    ]
+    if compiled_filters is None:
+        compiled_filters = _compile_m3u_stream_filters(account.filters.order_by("order"))
 
     streams_to_create = []
     streams_to_update = []
+    streams_to_touch = []
     stream_hashes = {}
 
     name_max_length = Stream._meta.get_field('name').max_length
 
     logger.debug(f"Processing batch of {len(batch)} for M3U account {account_id}")
     if compiled_filters:
-        logger.debug(f"Using compiled filters: {[f[1].regex_pattern for f in compiled_filters]}")
+        logger.debug(
+            "Using compiled filters: %s",
+            [filter_obj.regex_pattern for _, filter_obj in compiled_filters],
+        )
     for stream_info in batch:
         try:
             name, url = stream_info["name"], stream_info["url"]
@@ -1113,25 +1304,12 @@ def process_m3u_batch_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
             group_title = get_case_insensitive_attr(
                 stream_info["attributes"], "group-title", "Default Group"
             )
-            logger.debug(f"Processing stream: {name} - {url} in group {group_title}")
-            include = True
-            for pattern, filter in compiled_filters:
-                logger.trace(f"Checking filter pattern {pattern}")
-                target = name
-                if filter.filter_type == "url":
-                    target = url
-                elif filter.filter_type == "group":
-                    target = group_title
+            logger.trace("Processing stream: %s - %s in group %s", name, url, group_title)
 
-                if pattern.search(target or ""):
-                    logger.debug(
-                        f"Stream {name} - {url} matches filter pattern {filter.regex_pattern}"
-                    )
-                    include = not filter.exclude
-                    break
-
-            if not include:
-                logger.debug(f"Stream excluded by filter, skipping.")
+            if compiled_filters and not _stream_passes_m3u_filters(
+                name, url, group_title, compiled_filters,
+            ):
+                logger.debug("Stream excluded by filter, skipping.")
                 continue
 
             # Filter out disabled groups for this account
@@ -1177,6 +1355,14 @@ def process_m3u_batch_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
                 account_type=account_type_for_hash, stream_id=provider_stream_id
             )
 
+            _attrs = stream_info["attributes"]
+            _tv_archive_m3u = str(_attrs.get("tv_archive", "0"))
+            _is_catchup_m3u = _tv_archive_m3u in ("1", "True")
+            try:
+                _catchup_days_m3u = int(_attrs.get("tv_archive_duration", 0) or 0)
+            except (TypeError, ValueError):
+                _catchup_days_m3u = 0
+
             stream_props = {
                 "name": name,
                 "url": url,
@@ -1185,11 +1371,13 @@ def process_m3u_batch_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
                 "m3u_account": account,
                 "channel_group_id": int(groups.get(group_title)),
                 "stream_hash": stream_hash,
-                "custom_properties": {**stream_info["attributes"], "vlc_opts": stream_info["vlc_opts"]} if "vlc_opts" in stream_info else stream_info["attributes"],
-                "is_adult": parse_is_adult(stream_info["attributes"].get("is_adult", 0)),
+                "custom_properties": {**_attrs, "vlc_opts": stream_info["vlc_opts"]} if "vlc_opts" in stream_info else _attrs,
+                "is_adult": parse_is_adult(_attrs.get("is_adult", 0)),
                 "is_stale": False,
                 "stream_id": provider_stream_id,
                 "stream_chno": channel_num,
+                "is_catchup": _is_catchup_m3u,
+                "catchup_days": _catchup_days_m3u,
             }
 
             if stream_hash not in stream_hashes:
@@ -1201,7 +1389,7 @@ def process_m3u_batch_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
     existing_streams = {
         s.stream_hash: s
         for s in Stream.objects.filter(stream_hash__in=stream_hashes.keys()).select_related('m3u_account').only(
-            'id', 'stream_hash', 'name', 'url', 'logo_url', 'tvg_id', 'custom_properties', 'last_seen', 'updated_at', 'm3u_account', 'stream_id', 'stream_chno', 'channel_group_id'
+            'id', 'stream_hash', 'name', 'url', 'logo_url', 'tvg_id', 'custom_properties', 'last_seen', 'updated_at', 'm3u_account', 'stream_id', 'stream_chno', 'channel_group_id', 'is_catchup', 'catchup_days'
         )
     }
 
@@ -1218,14 +1406,15 @@ def process_m3u_batch_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
                 obj.is_adult != stream_props["is_adult"] or
                 obj.stream_id != stream_props["stream_id"] or
                 obj.stream_chno != stream_props["stream_chno"] or
-                obj.channel_group_id != stream_props["channel_group_id"]
+                obj.channel_group_id != stream_props["channel_group_id"] or
+                obj.is_catchup != stream_props["is_catchup"] or
+                obj.catchup_days != stream_props["catchup_days"]
             )
 
-            # Always update last_seen
             obj.last_seen = timezone.now()
+            obj.is_stale = False
 
             if changed:
-                # Only update fields that changed and set updated_at
                 obj.name = stream_props["name"]
                 obj.url = stream_props["url"]
                 obj.logo_url = stream_props["logo_url"]
@@ -1235,12 +1424,12 @@ def process_m3u_batch_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
                 obj.stream_id = stream_props["stream_id"]
                 obj.stream_chno = stream_props["stream_chno"]
                 obj.channel_group_id = stream_props["channel_group_id"]
+                obj.is_catchup = stream_props["is_catchup"]
+                obj.catchup_days = stream_props["catchup_days"]
                 obj.updated_at = timezone.now()
-
-            # Always mark as not stale since we saw it in this refresh
-            obj.is_stale = False
-
-            streams_to_update.append(obj)
+                streams_to_update.append(obj)
+            else:
+                streams_to_touch.append(obj)
         else:
             # New stream
             stream_props["last_seen"] = timezone.now()
@@ -1253,23 +1442,27 @@ def process_m3u_batch_direct(account_id, batch, groups, hash_keys):
             if streams_to_create:
                 Stream.objects.bulk_create(streams_to_create, ignore_conflicts=True)
 
-            if streams_to_update:
-                # Update all streams in a single bulk operation
-                Stream.objects.bulk_update(
-                    streams_to_update,
-                    ['name', 'url', 'logo_url', 'tvg_id', 'custom_properties', 'is_adult', 'last_seen', 'updated_at', 'is_stale', 'stream_id', 'stream_chno', 'channel_group_id'],
-                    batch_size=200
-                )
+            _bulk_update_stream_refresh_batches(
+                streams_to_update, streams_to_touch, batch_size=200,
+            )
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Bulk operation failed: {str(e)}")
 
-    retval = f"M3U account: {account_id}, Batch processed: {len(streams_to_create)} created, {len(streams_to_update)} updated."
+    retval = (
+        f"M3U account: {account_id}, Batch processed: "
+        + _batch_stream_count_message(
+            len(streams_to_create),
+            len(streams_to_update),
+            len(streams_to_touch),
+        )
+    )
 
     # Clean up database connections for threading
     connections.close_all()
 
     # Free batch data structures (reference-counted deallocation)
-    del streams_to_create, streams_to_update, stream_hashes, existing_streams
+    del streams_to_create, streams_to_update, streams_to_touch, stream_hashes, existing_streams
+    gc.collect()
 
     return retval
 
@@ -1555,28 +1748,49 @@ def refresh_m3u_groups(account_id, use_cache=False, full_refresh=False, scan_sta
             release_task_lock("refresh_m3u_account_groups", account_id)
             return error_msg, None
     else:
-        lines, success = fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache)
+        source, success = fetch_m3u_lines(account, use_cache)
         if not success:
             # If fetch failed, don't continue processing
             lock_renewer.stop()
             release_task_lock("refresh_m3u_account_groups", account_id)
             return f"Failed to fetch M3U data for account_id={account_id}.", None
 
-        # Log basic file structure for debugging
-        logger.debug(f"Processing {len(lines)} lines from M3U file")
-
         valid_stream_count = 0
 
-        for entry in iter_m3u_entries(lines):
-            valid_stream_count += 1
-            group_title_attr = get_case_insensitive_attr(entry["attributes"], "group-title", "")
-            if group_title_attr and group_title_attr not in groups:
-                logger.debug(f"Found new group for M3U account {account_id}: '{group_title_attr}'")
-                groups[group_title_attr] = {}
-            extinf_data.append(entry)
+        if isinstance(source, str):
+            logger.debug(f"Streaming M3U parse from {source}")
+            with _open_m3u_text_source(source) as m3u_file:
+                entry_iter = iter_m3u_entries(m3u_file)
+                for entry in entry_iter:
+                    valid_stream_count += 1
+                    group_title_attr = get_case_insensitive_attr(entry["attributes"], "group-title", "")
+                    if group_title_attr and group_title_attr not in groups:
+                        logger.debug(f"Found new group for M3U account {account_id}: '{group_title_attr}'")
+                        groups[group_title_attr] = {}
+                    extinf_data.append(entry)
 
-            if valid_stream_count % 1000 == 0:
-                logger.debug(f"Processed {valid_stream_count} valid streams so far for M3U account: {account_id}")
+                    if valid_stream_count % 1000 == 0:
+                        logger.debug(
+                            f"Processed {valid_stream_count} valid streams so far for M3U account: {account_id}"
+                        )
+        else:
+            logger.debug(f"Processing {len(source)} in-memory M3U lines (zip upload)")
+            try:
+                for entry in iter_m3u_entries(source):
+                    valid_stream_count += 1
+                    group_title_attr = get_case_insensitive_attr(entry["attributes"], "group-title", "")
+                    if group_title_attr and group_title_attr not in groups:
+                        logger.debug(f"Found new group for M3U account {account_id}: '{group_title_attr}'")
+                        groups[group_title_attr] = {}
+                    extinf_data.append(entry)
+
+                    if valid_stream_count % 1000 == 0:
+                        logger.debug(
+                            f"Processed {valid_stream_count} valid streams so far for M3U account: {account_id}"
+                        )
+            finally:
+                del source
+                gc.collect()
 
         logger.info(f"M3U parsing complete - Valid streams: {valid_stream_count}")
 
@@ -1716,70 +1930,36 @@ def _pick_target_number(
     fixed_cursor,
     fallback_start,
     end_number=None,
-    range_start=None,
 ):
     """
-    Return the channel number a given stream should claim under the group's
-    numbering mode, or None if the configured range is exhausted.
+    Return the channel number a stream should claim under the group's numbering
+    mode, or None if the range is exhausted. Shared by the renumber and create
+    passes. Each mode reads only the fields its UI exposes:
 
-    Shared by the existing-channel renumber pass and the new-channel create
-    pass so both honor identical mode semantics: provider-supplied number
-    when available and free, otherwise fall back; or always next-available;
-    or fixed-cursor sequential.
-
-    `range_start`, when provided, is the inclusive lower bound for the
-    group's configured numbering range. Provider-supplied numbers below
-    this bound fall back to the next-available picker so freshly-created
-    channels never land outside the configured range.
+    - provider: the provider number is authoritative and used as-is when free.
+      Start (`channel_numbering_fallback`) and End bound only the fallback for
+      streams with no provider number; `auto_sync_channel_start` does not apply.
+    - next_available: lowest free number from 1; End does not apply (its UI has
+      no range, so a stale End must not cap it).
+    - fixed: sequential from the cursor, bounded by End.
     """
     if mode == "provider":
         chno = stream.stream_chno
-        if (
-            chno is not None
-            and chno not in used_numbers
-            and (range_start is None or chno >= range_start)
-            and (end_number is None or chno <= end_number)
-        ):
+        if chno is not None and chno not in used_numbers:
             return chno
-        # No usable provider number: walk from fallback_start, bumped up
-        # to range_start when set so the fallback never lands below the
-        # configured range.
-        effective_start = (
-            max(fallback_start, range_start)
-            if range_start is not None
-            else fallback_start
-        )
-        return _next_available_number(used_numbers, effective_start, end=end_number)
+        # No usable provider number: fall back into the configured range.
+        return _next_available_number(used_numbers, fallback_start, end=end_number)
     if mode == "next_available":
-        return _next_available_number(used_numbers, 1, end=end_number)
+        return _next_available_number(used_numbers, 1)
     return _next_available_number(used_numbers, fixed_cursor, end=end_number)
 
 
-def _custom_properties_as_dict(value):
-    """
-    Normalize a JSONField-backed custom_properties value into a dict.
-
-    Historical data has rows where the field holds a JSON-encoded string
-    instead of a dict. Django's JSONField serializes whatever it gets, so
-    `.get()` on one of those rows raises AttributeError and aborts the
-    entire sync. Treat string values as JSON to parse, and fall back to an
-    empty dict for anything that isn't a dict after parsing.
-    """
-    import json
-
-    if isinstance(value, dict):
-        return value
-    if isinstance(value, str):
-        try:
-            parsed = json.loads(value)
-        except (ValueError, TypeError):
-            logger.warning(
-                "custom_properties stored as non-JSON string; ignoring: %r",
-                value[:100],
-            )
-            return {}
-        return parsed if isinstance(parsed, dict) else {}
-    return {}
+def _range_exhausted_error(mode, start_number, end_number, fallback_start):
+    """User-facing range text for RANGE_EXHAUSTED failures."""
+    range_start = (
+        int(fallback_start) if mode == "provider" else int(start_number)
+    )
+    return f"Channel number range {range_start}-{int(end_number)} is full"
 
 
 def _classify_sync_failure(exc):
@@ -1796,6 +1976,60 @@ def _classify_sync_failure(exc):
     return "OTHER"
 
 
+def rollup_channel_catchup_fields(account_id):
+    """Roll up catch-up flags from streams to channels (active accounts only).
+
+    Both the aggregate update and the self-heal pass are limited to channels
+    that still have at least one stream from *account_id*.
+    """
+    from django.db import connection
+
+    account_channels = """
+        SELECT DISTINCT cs.channel_id
+        FROM dispatcharr_channels_channelstream cs
+        JOIN dispatcharr_channels_stream s ON s.id = cs.stream_id
+        WHERE s.m3u_account_id = %s
+    """
+
+    with connection.cursor() as cur:
+        cur.execute(f"""
+            WITH agg AS (
+                SELECT
+                    cs.channel_id,
+                    bool_or(s.is_catchup AND a.is_active)  AS any_catchup,
+                    MAX(s.catchup_days) FILTER (WHERE s.is_catchup AND a.is_active) AS max_days
+                FROM dispatcharr_channels_channelstream cs
+                JOIN dispatcharr_channels_stream s ON s.id = cs.stream_id
+                JOIN m3u_m3uaccount a ON a.id = s.m3u_account_id
+                WHERE cs.channel_id IN ({account_channels})
+                GROUP BY cs.channel_id
+            )
+            UPDATE dispatcharr_channels_channel c
+            SET
+                is_catchup   = COALESCE(agg.any_catchup, FALSE),
+                catchup_days = COALESCE(agg.max_days, 0)
+            FROM agg
+            WHERE c.id = agg.channel_id
+        """, [account_id])
+
+        # Self-heal stale is_catchup flags on account-linked channels only.
+        cur.execute(f"""
+            UPDATE dispatcharr_channels_channel c
+            SET is_catchup = FALSE, catchup_days = 0
+            WHERE c.is_catchup = TRUE
+              AND c.id IN ({account_channels})
+              AND NOT EXISTS (
+                  SELECT 1
+                  FROM dispatcharr_channels_channelstream cs
+                  JOIN dispatcharr_channels_stream s ON s.id = cs.stream_id
+                  JOIN m3u_m3uaccount a ON a.id = s.m3u_account_id
+                  WHERE cs.channel_id = c.id
+                    AND s.is_catchup = TRUE
+                    AND a.is_active = TRUE
+              )
+        """, [account_id])
+
+
 @shared_task
 def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
     """
@@ -1813,6 +2047,11 @@ def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
     from apps.epg.models import EPGData
     from django.utils import timezone
 
+    channel_name_max_len = Channel._meta.get_field("name").max_length
+    # Per-call cap on the rename substitution; bounds catastrophic
+    # backtracking on a user-supplied pattern so it cannot hang the worker.
+    rename_regex_timeout = 0.1
+
     try:
         account = M3UAccount.objects.get(id=account_id)
         logger.info(f"Starting auto channel sync for M3U account {account.name}")
@@ -1890,7 +2129,7 @@ def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
             custom_epg_id = None  # New option: select specific EPG source (takes priority over force_dummy_epg)
             channel_numbering_mode = "fixed"  # Default mode
             channel_numbering_fallback = 1  # Default fallback for provider mode
-            group_custom_props = _custom_properties_as_dict(
+            group_custom_props = ensure_custom_properties_dict(
                 group_relation.custom_properties
             )
             if group_custom_props:
@@ -2253,7 +2492,6 @@ def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
                         temp_channel_number,
                         channel_numbering_fallback,
                         end_number=end_number,
-                        range_start=start_number,
                     )
 
                     # Range exhausted: leave the channel at its existing
@@ -2290,17 +2528,16 @@ def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
                     f"Renumbered {len(channels_to_renumber)} channels to maintain sort order"
                 )
 
-            # When the group's configured range is narrower than its existing
-            # channels span, any non-hidden auto-created channel whose number
-            # falls outside [start, end] gets deleted. The new-channel
-            # creation loop below picks up the freed stream and re-creates
-            # the channel at a slot inside the new range, so the net user
-            # outcome is a renumber, not a failure. Counted in
-            # channels_deleted; the replacement counts in channels_created.
-            # Hidden channels are preserved. Runs BEFORE new-channel creation
-            # so slots freed by the deletions are available to incoming
-            # streams.
-            if end_number is not None:
+            # Range enforcement runs in fixed mode only: it is the one mode with
+            # a user-set [start, end]. Provider numbers are authoritative and
+            # next_available has no range, so their channels are never deleted
+            # for falling outside start/end.
+            #
+            # Channels outside the range are deleted (hidden ones preserved);
+            # the creation loop below re-adds the freed streams inside the range,
+            # so the net effect is a renumber, not a failure. Runs first so the
+            # freed slots are available.
+            if end_number is not None and channel_numbering_mode == "fixed":
                 overflow_delete_ids = []
                 for stream_id, ch in list(existing_channel_map.items()):
                     if ch.hidden_from_output:
@@ -2368,17 +2605,30 @@ def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
                             else ""
                         )
                         try:
-                            # Convert $1, $2, etc. to \1, \2, etc. for consistency with M3U profiles
-                            safe_replace_pattern = re.sub(r'\$(\d+)', r'\\\1', replace)
-                            new_name = re.sub(
-                                name_regex_pattern, safe_replace_pattern, original_name
+                            # Use the regex module (not stdlib re) so rename
+                            # patterns match the JS-style semantics the UI
+                            # authors and the preview uses; the timeout bounds
+                            # catastrophic backtracking.
+                            safe_replace_pattern = convert_js_numbered_backreferences(replace)
+                            new_name = regex.sub(
+                                name_regex_pattern,
+                                safe_replace_pattern,
+                                original_name,
+                                timeout=rename_regex_timeout,
                             )
-                        except re.error as e:
+                        except (regex.error, TimeoutError) as e:
                             logger.warning(
                                 f"Regex error for group '{channel_group.name}': {e}. Using original name."
                             )
                             new_name = original_name
 
+                    # Channel.name is bounded by the column length; a rename
+                    # that expands past it would otherwise fail the whole
+                    # bulk_create and abort the sync. Cap it so one overlong
+                    # result cannot break the batch, and so the preview (which
+                    # applies the same cap) stays faithful.
+                    new_name = new_name[:channel_name_max_len]
+
                     # Check if we already have a channel for this stream
                     existing_channel = existing_channel_map.get(stream.id)
 
@@ -2461,7 +2711,6 @@ def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
                             current_channel_number,
                             channel_numbering_fallback,
                             end_number=end_number,
-                            range_start=start_number,
                         )
 
                         if target_number is None:
@@ -2472,9 +2721,11 @@ def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
                                     "stream_id": stream.id,
                                     "group": channel_group.name,
                                     "reason": "RANGE_EXHAUSTED",
-                                    "error": (
-                                        f"Channel number range "
-                                        f"{int(start_number)}-{int(end_number)} is full"
+                                    "error": _range_exhausted_error(
+                                        channel_numbering_mode,
+                                        start_number,
+                                        end_number,
+                                        channel_numbering_fallback,
                                     ),
                                 })
                             processed_stream_ids.add(stream.id)
@@ -2570,20 +2821,18 @@ def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
 
                 channels_created += len(channel_objs)
 
-                # One EPG parse task per unique EPGData replaces the
-                # per-channel post_save dispatch bypassed by bulk_create.
-                from apps.epg.tasks import parse_programs_for_tvg_id
+                from apps.epg.tasks import dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids
 
                 unique_epg_ids = {
                     ch.epg_data_id for ch in channel_objs if ch.epg_data_id
                 }
-                for epg_id in unique_epg_ids:
-                    parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay(epg_id)
+                parse_dispatched = dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids(unique_epg_ids)
 
                 logger.debug(
                     f"Bulk created {len(channel_objs)} channels in group "
                     f"'{channel_group.name}'; dispatched "
-                    f"{len(unique_epg_ids)} unique EPG parse task(s)"
+                    f"{parse_dispatched} EPG refresh task(s) for "
+                    f"{len(unique_epg_ids)} unique EPG id(s)"
                 )
 
             # bulk_update writes only the columns named in `fields` and
@@ -2597,17 +2846,14 @@ def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
                     batch_size=500,
                 )
                 if epg_dirty_channel_ids:
-                    from apps.epg.tasks import parse_programs_for_tvg_id
+                    from apps.epg.tasks import dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids
 
-                    # Dispatch only for channels whose epg_data_id changed.
-                    # Other dirty channels would queue redundant parses.
                     unique_epg_ids = {
                         ch.epg_data_id
                         for ch in existing_dirty_channels
                         if ch.id in epg_dirty_channel_ids and ch.epg_data_id
                     }
-                    for epg_id in unique_epg_ids:
-                        parse_programs_for_tvg_id.delay(epg_id)
+                    dispatch_program_refresh_for_epg_ids(unique_epg_ids)
                 logger.debug(
                     f"Bulk updated {len(existing_dirty_channels)} existing "
                     f"channels (fields: {sorted(existing_dirty_field_set)})"
@@ -2735,12 +2981,23 @@ def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
                     f"{pack_result['failed']} failed"
                 )
 
+            # Release per-group working sets before the next group iteration.
+            del (
+                current_streams,
+                logo_cache_by_url,
+                epg_cache_by_tvg_id,
+                existing_channel_map,
+                existing_channels_by_id,
+                existing_channel_streams,
+                processed_stream_ids,
+            )
+
         # Cleanup mode read from account.custom_properties.orphan_channel_cleanup:
         # "always" (default; key absent) removes every orphan auto channel;
         # "preserve_customized" keeps those with a ChannelOverride row;
         # "never" disables cleanup. Hidden channels are preserved across all
         # modes so event/PPV channels that come and go are not silently lost.
-        cleanup_mode = (account.custom_properties or {}).get(
+        cleanup_mode = ensure_custom_properties_dict(account.custom_properties).get(
             "orphan_channel_cleanup", "always"
         )
         if cleanup_mode != "never":
@@ -2770,7 +3027,7 @@ def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
             f"{channels_created} created, {channels_updated} updated, "
             f"{channels_deleted} deleted, {channels_failed} failed"
         )
-        return {
+        result = {
             "status": "ok",
             "channels_created": channels_created,
             "channels_updated": channels_updated,
@@ -2778,6 +3035,9 @@ def sync_auto_channels(account_id, scan_start_time=None):
             "channels_failed": channels_failed,
             "failed_stream_details": failed_stream_details,
         }
+        del failed_stream_details
+        gc.collect()
+        return result
 
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Error in auto channel sync for account {account_id}: {str(e)}")
@@ -2822,12 +3082,13 @@ def get_transformed_credentials(account, profile=None):
             logger.warning(f"Could not get primary profile for account {account.name}: {e}")
             profile = None
 
-    base_url = account.server_url
+    from core.xtream_codes import normalize_server_url
+
+    base_url = normalize_server_url(account.server_url)
     base_username = account.username
     base_password = account.password    # Build a complete URL with credentials (similar to how IPTV URLs are structured)
     # Format: http://server.com:port/live/username/password/1234.ts
     if base_url and base_username and base_password:
-        # Remove trailing slash from server URL if present
         clean_server_url = base_url.rstrip('/')
 
         # Build the complete URL with embedded credentials
@@ -2953,12 +3214,19 @@ def refresh_account_profiles(account_id):
                     if profile_client.authenticate():
                         # Get account information specific to this profile's credentials
                         profile_account_info = profile_client.get_account_info()
+                        if not isinstance(profile_account_info, dict):
+                            raise TypeError(
+                                f"Unexpected account info type: {type(profile_account_info).__name__}"
+                            )
 
                         # Merge with existing custom_properties if they exist
-                        existing_props = profile.custom_properties or {}
-                        existing_props.update(profile_account_info)
-                        profile.custom_properties = existing_props
-                        profile.save(update_fields=['custom_properties'])
+                        profile.custom_properties = {
+                            **ensure_custom_properties_dict(
+                                profile.custom_properties
+                            ),
+                            **profile_account_info,
+                        }
+                        profile.save(update_fields=['custom_properties', 'exp_date'])
 
                         profiles_updated += 1
                         logger.info(f"Updated account information for profile '{profile.name}' ({profiles_updated}/{profiles.count()})")
@@ -2969,6 +3237,7 @@ def refresh_account_profiles(account_id):
             except Exception as profile_error:
                 profiles_failed += 1
                 logger.error(f"Failed to update account information for profile '{profile.name}': {str(profile_error)}")
+                _release_task_db_connection()
                 # Continue with other profiles even if one fails
 
         result_msg = f"Profile refresh complete for account {account.name}: {profiles_updated} updated, {profiles_failed} failed"
@@ -2983,6 +3252,8 @@ def refresh_account_profiles(account_id):
         error_msg = f"Error refreshing profiles for account {account_id}: {str(e)}"
         logger.error(error_msg)
         return error_msg
+    finally:
+        _release_task_db_connection()
 
 
 @shared_task
@@ -3037,10 +3308,11 @@ def refresh_account_info(profile_id):
         account_info = client.get_account_info()
 
         # Update only this specific profile with the new account info
-        if not profile.custom_properties:
-            profile.custom_properties = {}
-        profile.custom_properties.update(account_info)
-        profile.save()
+        profile.custom_properties = {
+            **ensure_custom_properties_dict(profile.custom_properties),
+            **account_info,
+        }
+        profile.save(update_fields=['custom_properties', 'exp_date'])
 
         # Send success notification to frontend via websocket
         send_websocket_update(
@@ -3103,10 +3375,25 @@ def refresh_single_m3u_account(account_id):
     lock_renewer = TaskLockRenewer("refresh_single_m3u_account", account_id)
     lock_renewer.start()
 
+    _release_task_db_connection()
+
     try:
         return _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id)
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(
+            f"refresh_single_m3u_account failed for account {account_id}: {e}",
+            exc_info=True,
+        )
+        _set_m3u_account_status(
+            account_id,
+            M3UAccount.Status.ERROR,
+            f"Error processing M3U: {str(e)[:500]}",
+            notify_error=True,
+            ws_error=str(e)[:500],
+        )
     finally:
-        # Guaranteed cleanup on all exit paths (success, exception, early return)
+        _ensure_m3u_refresh_terminal_status(account_id)
+        _release_task_db_connection()
         lock_renewer.stop()
         release_task_lock("refresh_single_m3u_account", account_id)
 
@@ -3118,25 +3405,38 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
     start_time = time.time()  # For tracking elapsed time as float
     streams_created = 0
     streams_updated = 0
+    streams_unchanged = 0
+    streams_stale = 0
     streams_deleted = 0
 
     try:
-        account = M3UAccount.objects.get(id=account_id, is_active=True)
+        account = _get_active_m3u_account(account_id)
         if not account.is_active:
             logger.debug(f"Account {account_id} is not active, skipping.")
             return
 
-        # Set status to fetching
-        account.status = M3UAccount.Status.FETCHING
-        account.save(update_fields=['status'])
+        # Set status to fetching and replace stale completion messages.
+        _set_m3u_account_status(
+            account_id,
+            M3UAccount.Status.FETCHING,
+            "Refresh in progress...",
+        )
+        account = _get_active_m3u_account(account_id)
 
-        filters = list(account.filters.all())
+        compiled_stream_filters = _compile_m3u_stream_filters(
+            account.filters.order_by("order")
+        )
+        if compiled_stream_filters:
+            logger.debug(
+                "Account %s has %s stream filter(s) for this refresh",
+                account_id,
+                len(compiled_stream_filters),
+            )
 
         # Check if VOD is enabled for this account
-        vod_enabled = False
-        if account.custom_properties:
-            custom_props = account.custom_properties or {}
-            vod_enabled = custom_props.get('enable_vod', False)
+        vod_enabled = ensure_custom_properties_dict(account.custom_properties).get(
+            'enable_vod', False
+        )
 
     except M3UAccount.DoesNotExist:
         # The M3U account doesn't exist, so delete the periodic task if it exists
@@ -3202,6 +3502,16 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
                 logger.error(
                     f"Failed to refresh M3U groups for account {account_id}: {result}"
                 )
+                error_msg = (
+                    "Failed to refresh M3U groups - download failed or other error"
+                )
+                _set_m3u_account_status(
+                    account_id,
+                    M3UAccount.Status.ERROR,
+                    error_msg,
+                    notify_error=True,
+                    ws_error=error_msg,
+                )
                 return "Failed to update m3u account - download failed or other error"
 
             extinf_data, groups = result
@@ -3216,23 +3526,23 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
             # For XC accounts, empty extinf_data is normal at this stage
             if not extinf_data and not is_xc_account:
                 logger.error(f"No streams found for non-XC account {account_id}")
-                account.status = M3UAccount.Status.ERROR
-                account.last_message = "No streams found in M3U source"
-                account.save(update_fields=["status", "last_message"])
-                send_m3u_update(
-                    account_id, "parsing", 100, status="error", error="No streams found"
+                error_msg = "No streams found in M3U source"
+                _set_m3u_account_status(
+                    account_id,
+                    M3UAccount.Status.ERROR,
+                    error_msg,
+                    notify_error=True,
+                    ws_error=error_msg,
                 )
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Exception in refresh_m3u_groups: {str(e)}", exc_info=True)
-            account.status = M3UAccount.Status.ERROR
-            account.last_message = f"Error refreshing M3U groups: {str(e)}"
-            account.save(update_fields=["status", "last_message"])
-            send_m3u_update(
+            error_msg = f"Error refreshing M3U groups: {str(e)[:500]}"
+            _set_m3u_account_status(
                 account_id,
-                "parsing",
-                100,
-                status="error",
-                error=f"Error refreshing M3U groups: {str(e)}",
+                M3UAccount.Status.ERROR,
+                error_msg,
+                notify_error=True,
+                ws_error=error_msg,
             )
             return "Failed to update m3u account"
 
@@ -3246,15 +3556,13 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
     # Modified validation logic for different account types
     if (not groups) or (not is_xc_account and not extinf_data):
         logger.error(f"No data to process for account {account_id}")
-        account.status = M3UAccount.Status.ERROR
-        account.last_message = "No data available for processing"
-        account.save(update_fields=["status", "last_message"])
-        send_m3u_update(
+        error_msg = "No data available for processing"
+        _set_m3u_account_status(
             account_id,
-            "parsing",
-            100,
-            status="error",
-            error="No data available for processing",
+            M3UAccount.Status.ERROR,
+            error_msg,
+            notify_error=True,
+            ws_error=error_msg,
         )
         return "Failed to update m3u account, no data available"
 
@@ -3280,6 +3588,7 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
         # Initialize stream counters
         streams_created = 0
         streams_updated = 0
+        streams_unchanged = 0
 
         if account.account_type == M3UAccount.Types.STADNARD:
             logger.debug(
@@ -3300,7 +3609,14 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
             with ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=max_workers) as executor:
                 # Submit batch processing tasks using direct functions (now thread-safe)
                 future_to_batch = {
-                    executor.submit(process_m3u_batch_direct, account_id, batch, existing_groups, hash_keys): i
+                    executor.submit(
+                        process_m3u_batch_direct,
+                        account_id,
+                        batch,
+                        existing_groups,
+                        hash_keys,
+                        compiled_stream_filters,
+                    ): i
                     for i, batch in enumerate(batches)
                 }
 
@@ -3315,17 +3631,13 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
                         completed_batches += 1
 
                         # Extract stream counts from result
-                        if isinstance(result, str):
-                            try:
-                                created_match = re.search(r"(\d+) created", result)
-                                updated_match = re.search(r"(\d+) updated", result)
-                                if created_match and updated_match:
-                                    created_count = int(created_match.group(1))
-                                    updated_count = int(updated_match.group(1))
-                                    streams_created += created_count
-                                    streams_updated += updated_count
-                            except (AttributeError, ValueError):
-                                pass
+                        created_count, updated_count, unchanged_count = (
+                            _parse_batch_stream_counts(result)
+                        )
+                        if created_count or updated_count or unchanged_count:
+                            streams_created += created_count
+                            streams_updated += updated_count
+                            streams_unchanged += unchanged_count
 
                         # Send progress update
                         progress = int((completed_batches / total_batches) * 100)
@@ -3343,7 +3655,7 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
                             progress,
                             elapsed_time=current_elapsed,
                             time_remaining=time_remaining,
-                            streams_processed=streams_created + streams_updated,
+                            streams_processed=streams_created + streams_updated + streams_unchanged,
                         )
 
                         logger.debug(f"Thread batch {completed_batches}/{total_batches} completed")
@@ -3351,8 +3663,14 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
                     except Exception as e:
                         logger.error(f"Error in thread batch {batch_idx}: {str(e)}")
                         completed_batches += 1  # Still count it to avoid hanging
+                    finally:
+                        batches[batch_idx] = None
 
             logger.info(f"Thread-based processing completed for account {account_id}")
+
+            # Parsed catalog is no longer needed; drop before stale cleanup / auto-sync.
+            del extinf_data, batches
+            gc.collect()
         else:
             # For XC accounts, get the groups with their custom properties containing xc_id
             logger.debug(f"Processing XC account with groups: {existing_groups}")
@@ -3368,7 +3686,7 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
                 group_id = rel.channel_group.id
 
                 # Load the custom properties with the xc_id
-                custom_props = rel.custom_properties or {}
+                custom_props = ensure_custom_properties_dict(rel.custom_properties)
                 if "xc_id" in custom_props:
                     filtered_groups[group_name] = {
                         "xc_id": custom_props["xc_id"],
@@ -3390,8 +3708,26 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
             logger.info("Fetching all XC streams from provider and filtering by enabled categories...")
             all_xc_streams = collect_xc_streams(account_id, filtered_groups)
 
+            del channel_group_relationships, filtered_groups
+
             if not all_xc_streams:
-                logger.warning("No streams collected from XC groups")
+                # Empty XC fetch (provider hiccup, fetch error, or no enabled
+                # category matched) must not fall through to stale-marking and
+                # auto-sync, which would delete the entire auto-created lineup.
+                logger.error(
+                    f"No streams collected from XC provider for account "
+                    f"{account_id}; aborting refresh to preserve the existing "
+                    f"channel lineup."
+                )
+                error_msg = "No streams returned from Xtream Codes provider"
+                _set_m3u_account_status(
+                    account_id,
+                    M3UAccount.Status.ERROR,
+                    error_msg,
+                    notify_error=True,
+                    ws_error=error_msg,
+                )
+                return "Failed to update m3u account, no streams returned from provider"
             else:
                 # Now batch by stream count (like standard M3U processing)
                 batches = [
@@ -3411,7 +3747,14 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
                 with ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=max_workers) as executor:
                     # Submit stream batch processing tasks (reuse standard M3U processing)
                     future_to_batch = {
-                        executor.submit(process_m3u_batch_direct, account_id, batch, existing_groups, hash_keys): i
+                        executor.submit(
+                            process_m3u_batch_direct,
+                            account_id,
+                            batch,
+                            existing_groups,
+                            hash_keys,
+                            compiled_stream_filters,
+                        ): i
                         for i, batch in enumerate(batches)
                     }
 
@@ -3426,17 +3769,13 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
                             completed_batches += 1
 
                             # Extract stream counts from result
-                            if isinstance(result, str):
-                                try:
-                                    created_match = re.search(r"(\d+) created", result)
-                                    updated_match = re.search(r"(\d+) updated", result)
-                                    if created_match and updated_match:
-                                        created_count = int(created_match.group(1))
-                                        updated_count = int(updated_match.group(1))
-                                        streams_created += created_count
-                                        streams_updated += updated_count
-                                except (AttributeError, ValueError):
-                                    pass
+                            created_count, updated_count, unchanged_count = (
+                                _parse_batch_stream_counts(result)
+                            )
+                            if created_count or updated_count or unchanged_count:
+                                streams_created += created_count
+                                streams_updated += updated_count
+                                streams_unchanged += unchanged_count
 
                             # Send progress update
                             progress = int((completed_batches / total_batches) * 100)
@@ -3454,7 +3793,7 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
                                 progress,
                                 elapsed_time=current_elapsed,
                                 time_remaining=time_remaining,
-                                streams_processed=streams_created + streams_updated,
+                                streams_processed=streams_created + streams_updated + streams_unchanged,
                             )
 
                             logger.debug(f"XC thread batch {completed_batches}/{total_batches} completed")
@@ -3462,9 +3801,14 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
                         except Exception as e:
                             logger.error(f"Error in XC thread batch {batch_idx}: {str(e)}")
                             completed_batches += 1  # Still count it to avoid hanging
+                        finally:
+                            batches[batch_idx] = None
 
                 logger.info(f"XC thread-based processing completed for account {account_id}")
 
+                del batches
+                gc.collect()
+
         # Ensure all database transactions are committed before cleanup
         logger.info(
             f"All thread processing completed, ensuring DB transactions are committed before cleanup"
@@ -3475,11 +3819,11 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
         ).exists()  # This will never find anything but ensures DB sync
 
         # Mark streams that weren't seen in this refresh as stale (pending deletion)
-        stale_stream_count = Stream.objects.filter(
+        streams_stale = Stream.objects.filter(
             m3u_account=account,
             last_seen__lt=refresh_start_timestamp
         ).update(is_stale=True)
-        logger.info(f"Marked {stale_stream_count} streams as stale for account {account_id}")
+        logger.info(f"Marked {streams_stale} streams as stale for account {account_id}")
 
         # Mark group relationships that weren't seen in this refresh as stale (pending deletion)
         stale_group_count = ChannelGroupM3UAccount.objects.filter(
@@ -3529,17 +3873,24 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
                 f"Error running auto channel sync for account {account_id}: {str(e)}"
             )
 
+        try:
+            rollup_channel_catchup_fields(account_id)
+            logger.debug(f"Catch-up field rollup complete for account {account_id}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error rolling up catch-up fields for account {account_id}: {str(e)}")
+
         # Calculate elapsed time
         elapsed_time = time.time() - start_time
 
         # Calculate total streams processed
-        streams_processed = streams_created + streams_updated
+        streams_processed = streams_created + streams_updated + streams_unchanged
 
         # Set status to success and update timestamp BEFORE sending the final update
         account.status = M3UAccount.Status.SUCCESS
         account.last_message = (
             f"Processing completed in {elapsed_time:.1f} seconds. "
-            f"Streams: {streams_created} created, {streams_updated} updated, {streams_deleted} removed. "
+            f"Streams: {streams_created} created, {streams_updated} updated, "
+            f"{streams_stale} marked stale, {streams_deleted} removed. "
             f"Total processed: {streams_processed}.{auto_sync_message}"
         )
         account.updated_at = timezone.now()
@@ -3552,6 +3903,7 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
             elapsed_time=round(elapsed_time, 2),
             streams_created=streams_created,
             streams_updated=streams_updated,
+            streams_stale=streams_stale,
             streams_deleted=streams_deleted,
             total_processed=streams_processed,
         )
@@ -3567,6 +3919,7 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
             streams_processed=streams_processed,
             streams_created=streams_created,
             streams_updated=streams_updated,
+            streams_stale=streams_stale,
             streams_deleted=streams_deleted,
             # Structured auto-sync counts so the frontend can render a
             # warning card when anything failed, without parsing the
@@ -3579,6 +3932,9 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
             message=account.last_message,
         )
 
+        del auto_sync_result
+        gc.collect()
+
         # Trigger VOD refresh if enabled and account is XtreamCodes type
         if vod_enabled and account.account_type == M3UAccount.Types.XC:
             logger.info(f"VOD is enabled for account {account_id}, triggering VOD refresh")
@@ -3591,13 +3947,7 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
 
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Error processing M3U for account {account_id}: {str(e)}")
-        try:
-            account.status = M3UAccount.Status.ERROR
-            account.last_message = f"Error processing M3U: {str(e)}"
-            account.save(update_fields=["status", "last_message"])
-        except Exception:
-            logger.debug(f"Failed to update account {account_id} status during error handling")
-        raise  # Re-raise the exception for Celery to handle
+        raise
     finally:
         # Free large data structures regardless of success or failure
         if 'existing_groups' in locals():
@@ -3616,6 +3966,10 @@ def _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account_id):
             del filtered_groups
         if 'channel_group_relationships' in locals():
             del channel_group_relationships
+        if 'compiled_stream_filters' in locals():
+            del compiled_stream_filters
+
+        gc.collect()
 
         # Remove cache file after processing (success or failure)
         cache_path = os.path.join(m3u_dir, f"{account_id}.json")
diff --git a/apps/m3u/tests/test_memory_cleanup.py b/apps/m3u/tests/test_memory_cleanup.py
index bd556e4c..b29ca947 100644
--- a/apps/m3u/tests/test_memory_cleanup.py
+++ b/apps/m3u/tests/test_memory_cleanup.py
@@ -30,9 +30,47 @@ class ProcessM3UBatchCleanupTests(SimpleTestCase):
         mock_stream_cls.generate_hash_key = MagicMock(return_value="hash123")
 
         with patch("django.db.connections") as mock_connections:
-            process_m3u_batch_direct(1, [], {}, ["name", "url"])
+            process_m3u_batch_direct(1, [], {}, ["name", "url"], compiled_filters=[])
             mock_connections.close_all.assert_called()
 
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.Stream")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.M3UAccount")
+    def test_batch_calls_gc_collect(self, mock_account_cls, mock_stream_cls):
+        """gc.collect() must run after each batch so XC refresh threads release promptly."""
+        from apps.m3u.tasks import process_m3u_batch_direct
+
+        mock_account = MagicMock()
+        mock_account.filters.order_by.return_value = []
+        mock_account_cls.objects.get.return_value = mock_account
+        mock_stream_cls.objects.filter.return_value.select_related.return_value.only.return_value = (
+            []
+        )
+        mock_stream_cls.generate_hash_key = MagicMock(return_value="hash123")
+
+        with patch("gc.collect") as mock_gc, patch("django.db.connections"):
+            process_m3u_batch_direct(1, [], {}, ["name", "url"], compiled_filters=[])
+            mock_gc.assert_called()
+
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.Stream")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.M3UAccount")
+    def test_precompiled_empty_filters_skip_db_lookup(
+        self, mock_account_cls, mock_stream_cls,
+    ):
+        """When filters are precompiled as empty, batch workers must not query filters."""
+        from apps.m3u.tasks import process_m3u_batch_direct
+
+        mock_account = MagicMock()
+        mock_account_cls.objects.get.return_value = mock_account
+        mock_stream_cls.objects.filter.return_value.select_related.return_value.only.return_value = (
+            []
+        )
+        mock_stream_cls.generate_hash_key = MagicMock(return_value="hash123")
+
+        with patch("django.db.connections"):
+            process_m3u_batch_direct(1, [], {}, ["name", "url"], compiled_filters=[])
+
+        mock_account.filters.order_by.assert_not_called()
+
 
 class LockReleaseTests(SimpleTestCase):
     """Verify task lock is released on all exit paths."""
diff --git a/apps/m3u/tests/test_refresh_db_recovery.py b/apps/m3u/tests/test_refresh_db_recovery.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..42db8bd5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/m3u/tests/test_refresh_db_recovery.py
@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
+
+from django.test import SimpleTestCase
+
+from apps.m3u.tasks import (
+    _db_query_with_retry,
+    _get_active_m3u_account,
+    _release_task_db_connection,
+    refresh_single_m3u_account,
+)
+
+
+class DbQueryWithRetryTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def test_retries_after_index_error_from_poisoned_connection(self):
+        fn = MagicMock(side_effect=[IndexError("list index out of range"), "ok"])
+
+        with patch(
+            "apps.m3u.tasks._release_task_db_connection"
+        ) as mock_release:
+            result = _db_query_with_retry(fn, label="test query")
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, "ok")
+        self.assertEqual(fn.call_count, 2)
+        mock_release.assert_called_once()
+
+    def test_raises_after_exhausting_retries(self):
+        fn = MagicMock(side_effect=IndexError("list index out of range"))
+
+        with patch("apps.m3u.tasks._release_task_db_connection"):
+            with self.assertRaises(IndexError):
+                _db_query_with_retry(fn, label="test query", max_retries=2)
+
+        self.assertEqual(fn.call_count, 2)
+
+
+class RefreshTaskDbStartupTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks._ensure_m3u_refresh_terminal_status")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks._refresh_single_m3u_account_impl")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.release_task_lock")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.acquire_task_lock", return_value=True)
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.TaskLockRenewer")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks._release_task_db_connection")
+    def test_refresh_releases_db_connection_before_impl(
+        self,
+        mock_release,
+        _mock_renewer,
+        _mock_acquire,
+        _mock_release_lock,
+        mock_impl,
+        _mock_ensure_terminal,
+    ):
+        call_order = []
+
+        def track_release():
+            call_order.append("release")
+
+        mock_release.side_effect = track_release
+        mock_impl.side_effect = lambda *_a, **_k: call_order.append("impl") or "done"
+
+        result = refresh_single_m3u_account(140)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, "done")
+        self.assertEqual(call_order[:2], ["release", "impl"])
+
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.M3UAccount")
+    def test_get_active_m3u_account_uses_retry_helper(self, mock_model):
+        mock_model.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(is_active=True)
+
+        with patch("apps.m3u.tasks._db_query_with_retry") as mock_retry:
+            mock_retry.side_effect = lambda fn, **_: fn()
+            account = _get_active_m3u_account(140)
+
+        mock_retry.assert_called_once()
+        self.assertTrue(account.is_active)
diff --git a/apps/m3u/tests/test_rename_preview_parity.py b/apps/m3u/tests/test_rename_preview_parity.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..4650c50b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/m3u/tests/test_rename_preview_parity.py
@@ -0,0 +1,212 @@
+"""
+Differential parity tests: the auto-sync rename preview must predict the exact
+name the live rename produces, across a broad matrix of regex strategies.
+
+Both the preview and the live rename compile with the third-party `regex`
+module (for its JS-aligned syntax and per-call timeout). They can only be
+trusted together if, for every find/replace a user might author, the preview's
+predicted `after` equals the channel name the sync actually writes.
+
+Each case is run end-to-end: real streams, the real sync_auto_channels rename,
+and the real regex-preview endpoint, compared per original stream name.
+"""
+from django.test import TestCase
+from django.utils import timezone
+
+from apps.channels.models import Channel, ChannelGroup, ChannelStream, Stream
+from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount
+from apps.m3u.tasks import sync_auto_channels
+
+
+# Diverse names: distinct word-prefixes (collision-resistant), with quality
+# tags, brackets, pipes, ampersands, extra whitespace, underscores, dots, CJK,
+# and emoji, to exercise anchors, classes, boundaries, and Unicode handling.
+NAMES = [
+    "Alpha Channel 11",
+    "Bravo Sports HD",
+    "Charlie News FHD",
+    "Delta Movie (2024)",
+    "Echo [UK] 4K",
+    "Foxtrot   spaced",
+    "Golf|Pipe|Name",
+    "Hotel & Inn <x>",
+    "India 日本語 77",
+    "Juliet 📺 88",
+    "Kilo_under_9",
+    "Lima.dot.name",
+]
+
+# (find, replace) pairs spanning common user strategies and edge cases.
+STRATEGIES = [
+    # --- capture groups ---
+    (r"(.+) Channel (\d+)", r"$1 #$2"),
+    (r"(\w+) (\w+)", r"$2 $1"),
+    (r"(.+)", r"$1 - $1"),
+    (r"(.+)", r"[$1]"),
+    (r"(.+) (\d+)$", r"$2 $1"),
+    # --- strip / delete ---
+    (r" (HD|FHD|4K|SD)\b", r""),
+    (r"\s+", r" "),
+    (r"[\[\(].*?[\]\)]", r""),
+    (r"\d+", r""),
+    (r"[_.]", r" "),
+    # --- anchors / inserts ---
+    (r"^", r"NEW "),
+    (r"$", r" LIVE"),
+    (r"^(\w+)", r"<$1>"),
+    # --- char classes / Unicode (divergence hunters) ---
+    (r"\w+", r"W"),
+    (r"\b\w", r"_"),
+    (r"[A-Z]", r"*"),
+    (r"\s", r"_"),
+    (r"[^\x00-\x7F]+", r"?"),
+    # --- non-capturing / lookaround / in-pattern backref ---
+    (r"(?:Channel|Movie|News) ", r""),
+    (r"(\w)\1", r"$1"),
+    (r"\w+(?= )", r"X"),
+    (r"(?<=\d)\d", r"#"),
+    # --- literal $ and odd replacements ---
+    (r" ", r" $ "),
+    (r"o", r"0"),
+    # --- invalid group references (rejected by both engines) ---
+    (r"(.+)", r"$2"),
+    (r"(.+)", r"$10"),
+    # --- rename that expands past Channel.name's column length ---
+    (r"(.+)", r"$1" * 40),
+    # --- regex-module syntax: quantified anchor, JS-style and duplicate
+    #     named groups (these transform; both paths use the regex module) ---
+    (r"^*", r"$"),
+    (r"(?<season>\d+)", r"S$1"),
+    (r"(?P<n>x)(?P<n>y)", r"z"),
+]
+
+
+class RenamePreviewParityTests(TestCase):
+    @classmethod
+    def setUpClass(cls):
+        super().setUpClass()
+        from rest_framework.test import APIClient
+        from apps.accounts.models import User
+
+        admin = User.objects.create_superuser(
+            username="admin_rename_parity", password="pw", user_level=10
+        )
+        cls.client_api = APIClient()
+        cls.client_api.force_authenticate(user=admin)
+        cls.account = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name="Rename Parity Provider",
+            server_url="http://example.com/test.m3u",
+        )
+
+    def _sync(self):
+        return sync_auto_channels(
+            self.account.id,
+            scan_start_time=(
+                timezone.now() - timezone.timedelta(minutes=1)
+            ).isoformat(),
+        )
+
+    def _run_case(self, group_name, find, replace):
+        """Returns a list of human-readable mismatch strings (empty == parity)."""
+        group = ChannelGroup.objects.create(name=group_name)
+        from apps.channels.models import ChannelGroupM3UAccount
+
+        ChannelGroupM3UAccount.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=self.account,
+            channel_group=group,
+            enabled=True,
+            auto_channel_sync=True,
+            auto_sync_channel_start=1000,
+            custom_properties={
+                "name_regex_pattern": find,
+                "name_replace_pattern": replace,
+            },
+        )
+        for i, name in enumerate(NAMES):
+            Stream.objects.create(
+                name=name,
+                url=f"http://example.com/{group_name}_{i}.m3u8",
+                m3u_account=self.account,
+                channel_group=group,
+                tvg_id=f"{group_name}-{i}",
+                last_seen=timezone.now(),
+            )
+
+        # --- live rename via sync ---
+        result = self._sync()
+        if result.get("status") != "ok":
+            return [f"[{find!r} -> {replace!r}] sync status={result.get('status')}"]
+
+        channels = Channel.objects.filter(
+            auto_created_by=self.account, channel_group=group
+        )
+        cs_rows = ChannelStream.objects.filter(
+            channel__in=channels
+        ).select_related("channel", "stream")
+        sync_map = {row.stream.name: row.channel.name for row in cs_rows}
+
+        # --- preview endpoint ---
+        response = self.client_api.get(
+            "/api/channels/streams/regex-preview/",
+            {
+                "channel_group": group_name,
+                "find": find,
+                "replace": replace,
+                "limit": 50,
+            },
+        )
+        if response.status_code != 200:
+            return [f"[{find!r} -> {replace!r}] preview HTTP {response.status_code}"]
+        data = response.data
+        # When the preview reports find_error it predicts no rename at all.
+        preview_map = {name: name for name in NAMES}
+        if "find_error" not in data:
+            for m in data.get("find_matches", []):
+                preview_map[m["before"]] = m["after"]
+
+        mismatches = []
+        for name in NAMES:
+            sync_after = sync_map.get(name)
+            if sync_after is None:
+                mismatches.append(
+                    f"[{find!r} -> {replace!r}] {name!r}: no channel created"
+                )
+                continue
+            preview_after = preview_map[name]
+            if preview_after != sync_after:
+                mismatches.append(
+                    f"[{find!r} -> {replace!r}] {name!r}: "
+                    f"preview={preview_after!r} sync={sync_after!r} "
+                    f"(find_error={data.get('find_error')!r})"
+                )
+        return mismatches
+
+    def test_preview_predicts_rename_across_strategies(self):
+        all_mismatches = []
+        for idx, (find, replace) in enumerate(STRATEGIES):
+            all_mismatches.extend(
+                self._run_case(f"ParityG{idx}", find, replace)
+            )
+        self.assertEqual(
+            all_mismatches,
+            [],
+            "Preview diverged from the live rename:\n"
+            + "\n".join(all_mismatches),
+        )
+
+    def test_overlong_rename_is_bounded_not_aborting_sync(self):
+        # A rename that expands past Channel.name's column length must not
+        # abort the bulk_create sync. Both sync and preview cap at the column
+        # length so the channel is created (truncated) and the preview shows
+        # the same bounded name.
+        max_len = Channel._meta.get_field("name").max_length
+        mismatches = self._run_case("OverlongG", r"(.+)", "$1" * 40)
+        self.assertEqual(mismatches, [], "\n".join(mismatches))
+
+        group = ChannelGroup.objects.get(name="OverlongG")
+        channels = Channel.objects.filter(
+            auto_created_by=self.account, channel_group=group
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(channels.count(), len(NAMES))
+        self.assertTrue(all(len(c.name) <= max_len for c in channels))
+        self.assertTrue(any(len(c.name) == max_len for c in channels))
diff --git a/apps/m3u/tests/test_stream_filters.py b/apps/m3u/tests/test_stream_filters.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..aba1a262
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/m3u/tests/test_stream_filters.py
@@ -0,0 +1,156 @@
+"""Tests for M3U stream filter compilation and batch application."""
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
+
+from django.test import SimpleTestCase
+
+from apps.m3u.tasks import (
+    _compile_m3u_stream_filters,
+    _stream_passes_m3u_filters,
+    process_m3u_batch_direct,
+)
+
+
+class CompileM3UStreamFiltersTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def test_compiles_case_insensitive_when_configured(self):
+        filter_obj = MagicMock()
+        filter_obj.regex_pattern = "news"
+        filter_obj.custom_properties = {"case_sensitive": False}
+
+        compiled = _compile_m3u_stream_filters([filter_obj])
+
+        self.assertEqual(len(compiled), 1)
+        pattern, _ = compiled[0]
+        self.assertTrue(pattern.search("NEWS"))
+
+    def test_compiles_case_sensitive_by_default(self):
+        filter_obj = MagicMock()
+        filter_obj.regex_pattern = "news"
+        filter_obj.custom_properties = {}
+
+        compiled = _compile_m3u_stream_filters([filter_obj])
+
+        pattern, _ = compiled[0]
+        self.assertIsNone(pattern.search("NEWS"))
+        self.assertTrue(pattern.search("news"))
+
+
+class StreamPassesM3UFiltersTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def _compiled(self, *, filter_type="name", exclude=False, pattern="Adult"):
+        filter_obj = MagicMock()
+        filter_obj.filter_type = filter_type
+        filter_obj.exclude = exclude
+        filter_obj.regex_pattern = pattern
+        filter_obj.custom_properties = {}
+        return _compile_m3u_stream_filters([filter_obj])
+
+    def test_include_filter_passes_matching_stream(self):
+        compiled = self._compiled(exclude=False)
+        self.assertTrue(
+            _stream_passes_m3u_filters("Adult Channel", "http://x", "News", compiled)
+        )
+
+    def test_include_filter_passes_non_matching_stream(self):
+        """Non-matching streams still pass unless a matching exclude filter hits."""
+        compiled = self._compiled(exclude=False, pattern="news")
+        self.assertTrue(
+            _stream_passes_m3u_filters("Sports", "http://x", "Sports", compiled)
+        )
+
+    def test_exclude_filter_rejects_matching_stream(self):
+        compiled = self._compiled(exclude=True, pattern="Adult")
+        self.assertFalse(
+            _stream_passes_m3u_filters("Adult Channel", "http://x", "News", compiled)
+        )
+
+    def test_url_filter_type_targets_url(self):
+        compiled = self._compiled(filter_type="url", exclude=True, pattern="blocked")
+        self.assertFalse(
+            _stream_passes_m3u_filters("OK", "http://blocked.example/live", "News", compiled)
+        )
+        self.assertTrue(
+            _stream_passes_m3u_filters("blocked name", "http://ok.example/live", "News", compiled)
+        )
+
+    def test_group_filter_type_targets_group(self):
+        compiled = self._compiled(filter_type="group", exclude=True, pattern="Hidden")
+        self.assertFalse(
+            _stream_passes_m3u_filters("Channel", "http://x", "Hidden Group", compiled)
+        )
+
+
+class ProcessM3UBatchFilterTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def _mock_stream_meta(self, mock_stream_cls, max_length=255):
+        mock_field = MagicMock()
+        mock_field.max_length = max_length
+        mock_stream_cls._meta.get_field.return_value = mock_field
+
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks._bulk_update_stream_refresh_batches")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.Stream")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.M3UAccount")
+    def test_exclude_filter_skips_stream_import(
+        self, mock_account_cls, mock_stream_cls, mock_bulk_update,
+    ):
+        self._mock_stream_meta(mock_stream_cls)
+        mock_account = MagicMock()
+        mock_account.account_type = "STD"
+        mock_account_cls.objects.get.return_value = mock_account
+        mock_stream_cls.objects.filter.return_value.select_related.return_value.only.return_value = (
+            []
+        )
+        mock_stream_cls.generate_hash_key = MagicMock(return_value="hash123")
+
+        filter_obj = MagicMock()
+        filter_obj.regex_pattern = "skip-me"
+        filter_obj.filter_type = "name"
+        filter_obj.exclude = True
+        filter_obj.custom_properties = {}
+        compiled = _compile_m3u_stream_filters([filter_obj])
+
+        batch = [{
+            "name": "skip-me channel",
+            "url": "http://example/live",
+            "attributes": {"group-title": "News"},
+            "vlc_opts": {},
+        }]
+
+        with patch("django.db.connections"):
+            result = process_m3u_batch_direct(
+                1, batch, {"News": 1}, ["name", "url"], compiled_filters=compiled,
+            )
+
+        self.assertIn("0 created", result)
+        mock_stream_cls.objects.bulk_create.assert_not_called()
+        mock_bulk_update.assert_called_once_with([], [], batch_size=200)
+
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks._bulk_update_stream_refresh_batches")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.Stream")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.M3UAccount")
+    def test_no_filters_imports_matching_stream(
+        self, mock_account_cls, mock_stream_cls, mock_bulk_update,
+    ):
+        self._mock_stream_meta(mock_stream_cls)
+        mock_account = MagicMock()
+        mock_account.account_type = "STD"
+        mock_account_cls.objects.get.return_value = mock_account
+        mock_stream_cls.objects.filter.return_value.select_related.return_value.only.return_value = (
+            []
+        )
+        mock_stream_cls.generate_hash_key = MagicMock(return_value="hash123")
+        mock_stream_cls.objects.bulk_create.return_value = []
+
+        batch = [{
+            "name": "News One",
+            "url": "http://example/live",
+            "attributes": {"group-title": "News"},
+            "vlc_opts": {},
+        }]
+
+        with patch("django.db.connections"), patch(
+            "apps.m3u.tasks.transaction.atomic",
+        ):
+            result = process_m3u_batch_direct(
+                1, batch, {"News": 1}, ["name", "url"], compiled_filters=[],
+            )
+
+        self.assertIn("1 created", result)
+        mock_stream_cls.objects.bulk_create.assert_called_once()
diff --git a/apps/m3u/tests/test_sync_correctness.py b/apps/m3u/tests/test_sync_correctness.py
index 9f8b87a2..75bc5d03 100644
--- a/apps/m3u/tests/test_sync_correctness.py
+++ b/apps/m3u/tests/test_sync_correctness.py
@@ -46,13 +46,14 @@ def _attach_group_to_account(account, group, custom_properties=None):
     )
 
 
-def _make_stream(account, group, name="ESPN", tvg_id="espn"):
+def _make_stream(account, group, name="ESPN", tvg_id="espn", stream_chno=None):
     return Stream.objects.create(
         name=name,
         url=f"http://example.com/{name.lower()}.m3u8",
         m3u_account=account,
         channel_group=group,
         tvg_id=tvg_id,
+        stream_chno=stream_chno,
         last_seen=timezone.now(),
     )
 
@@ -413,21 +414,21 @@ class RangeEnforcementTests(TestCase):
             "new auto-channel duplicates A's effective channel number.",
         )
 
-    def test_provider_mode_fallback_respects_range_start(self):
-        # Provider-mode streams without a usable stream_chno fall back to
-        # the next-available picker. The fallback must honor the group's
-        # configured `auto_sync_channel_start` so freshly-created channels
-        # never land below the user's chosen range. Without this, a group
-        # configured for [100, 200] silently spawned channels at #1 when
-        # the provider omitted channel-number metadata.
+    def test_provider_mode_numberless_fallback_uses_visible_start(self):
+        # In provider mode the visible "Start #" is channel_numbering_fallback,
+        # so a numberless stream's fallback walks from there, not from the
+        # hidden auto_sync_channel_start (set far above the range here to prove
+        # it is ignored).
+        # Fail signature: 0 channels created, or a channel below 100 = fallback
+        # seeded from the wrong field.
         account = _make_account()
         group = _make_group(name="Sports")
         rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
-        rel.auto_sync_channel_start = 100
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_start = 5000  # hidden; must be ignored
         rel.auto_sync_channel_end = 200
         rel.custom_properties = {
             "channel_numbering_mode": "provider",
-            "channel_numbering_fallback": 1,
+            "channel_numbering_fallback": 100,  # the visible "Start #"
         }
         rel.save()
 
@@ -643,6 +644,34 @@ class NumbersInRangeLookupTests(TestCase):
         )
         self.assertFalse(occupant["has_channel_number_override"])
 
+    def test_group_override_channel_reports_target_group(self):
+        # When auto-sync routes channels into a different group via
+        # group_override, the occupant's channel_group_id is the override
+        # target, not the source group being configured. The frontend relies
+        # on this to recognize override-routed channels as the config's own
+        # output (effectiveSyncGroupId), so the warning does not flag them.
+        account = _make_account()
+        source = _make_group(name="SourceGrp")
+        target = _make_group(name="TargetGrp")
+        Channel.objects.create(
+            name="Routed",
+            channel_number=3210,
+            channel_group=target,
+            auto_created=True,
+            auto_created_by=account,
+        )
+        client = self._client()
+
+        response = client.get(
+            "/api/channels/channels/numbers-in-range/?start=3210&end=3210"
+        )
+
+        occupant = response.data["occupants"][0]
+        self.assertEqual(occupant["channel_group_id"], target.id)
+        self.assertNotEqual(occupant["channel_group_id"], source.id)
+        self.assertTrue(occupant["auto_created"])
+        self.assertEqual(occupant["auto_created_by_account_id"], account.id)
+
     def test_manual_channel_exposed_with_auto_created_false(self):
         # Manual channels are always a real collision worth surfacing.
         # The response must flag them with auto_created=False and a null
@@ -734,6 +763,128 @@ class RegexPreviewTests(TestCase):
         self.assertEqual(response.data["total_scanned"], 3)
         self.assertFalse(response.data["scan_limit_hit"])
 
+    def test_find_replace_applies_numbered_capture_group(self):
+        # The replace field accepts JS-style $1 backreferences, but the regex
+        # engine expects \1. Without the conversion the preview echoes the
+        # literal "$1", so the previewed "after" disagrees with the name the
+        # live rename produces.
+        account = self._make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="Sports")
+        Stream.objects.create(
+            name="High Limit Racing at Eagle @ Jun 9 7:00 PM",
+            url="http://example.com/hlr.m3u8",
+            m3u_account=account,
+            channel_group=group,
+            last_seen=timezone.now(),
+        )
+        client = self._client()
+
+        response = client.get(
+            "/api/channels/streams/regex-preview/",
+            {"channel_group": "Sports", "find": r"(.+) @.*", "replace": "$1"},
+        )
+
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        self.assertEqual(response.data["find_match_count"], 1)
+        after = response.data["find_matches"][0]["after"]
+        self.assertEqual(after, "High Limit Racing at Eagle")
+        self.assertNotIn("$1", after)
+
+    def test_preview_after_matches_live_sync_rename(self):
+        # Guards the defect class: the preview and the live rename are
+        # separate code paths that must convert the replacement identically,
+        # so the preview can never promise an output the sync would not yield.
+        name = "High Limit Racing at Eagle @ Jun 9 7:00 PM"
+        account = self._make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="Racing")
+        _attach_group_to_account(
+            account,
+            group,
+            custom_properties={
+                "name_regex_pattern": r"(.+) @.*",
+                "name_replace_pattern": "$1",
+            },
+        )
+        _make_stream(account, group, name=name, tvg_id="hlr")
+
+        result = _sync(account)
+        self.assertEqual(result.get("status"), "ok")
+        channel = Channel.objects.get(auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account)
+        live_name = channel.name
+
+        client = self._client()
+        response = client.get(
+            "/api/channels/streams/regex-preview/",
+            {"channel_group": "Racing", "find": r"(.+) @.*", "replace": "$1"},
+        )
+
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        preview_after = response.data["find_matches"][0]["after"]
+        self.assertEqual(preview_after, live_name)
+        self.assertEqual(preview_after, "High Limit Racing at Eagle")
+
+    def test_regex_engine_pattern_transforms_in_preview(self):
+        # Both the preview and the live rename use the regex module, which is
+        # more permissive than stdlib re and matches the JS-style syntax the UI
+        # authors. A quantified anchor like "^*" (which stdlib re rejects)
+        # compiles and transforms rather than reporting an error.
+        account = self._make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="Sports")
+        Stream.objects.create(
+            name="Doc95",
+            url="http://example.com/doc95.m3u8",
+            m3u_account=account,
+            channel_group=group,
+            last_seen=timezone.now(),
+        )
+        client = self._client()
+
+        response = client.get(
+            "/api/channels/streams/regex-preview/",
+            {"channel_group": "Sports", "find": "^*", "replace": "$"},
+        )
+
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        self.assertNotIn("find_error", response.data)
+        self.assertEqual(response.data["find_match_count"], 1)
+        # ^* matches the empty string at every position, so the literal $
+        # replacement is inserted between characters.
+        self.assertEqual(
+            response.data["find_matches"][0]["after"], "$D$o$c$9$5$"
+        )
+
+    def test_preview_and_sync_agree_on_regex_only_pattern(self):
+        # Parity guard for the engine alignment: a pattern valid in regex but
+        # not stdlib re must transform identically in the sync and the preview,
+        # rather than diverging (the sync no longer silently keeps the
+        # original name for these patterns).
+        name = "Doc95"
+        account = self._make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="Docs")
+        _attach_group_to_account(
+            account,
+            group,
+            custom_properties={
+                "name_regex_pattern": "^*",
+                "name_replace_pattern": "$",
+            },
+        )
+        _make_stream(account, group, name=name, tvg_id="doc95")
+
+        result = _sync(account)
+        self.assertEqual(result.get("status"), "ok")
+        channel = Channel.objects.get(auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account)
+        live_name = channel.name
+        self.assertNotEqual(live_name, name)
+
+        client = self._client()
+        response = client.get(
+            "/api/channels/streams/regex-preview/",
+            {"channel_group": "Docs", "find": "^*", "replace": "$"},
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        self.assertEqual(response.data["find_matches"][0]["after"], live_name)
+
     def test_filter_returns_matched_names_with_count(self):
         account = self._make_account()
         group = _make_group(name="Sports")
@@ -2300,3 +2451,315 @@ class CompactNumberingIdempotencyTests(TransactionTestCase):
             "pass with no hide or override change. _repack_inner is following "
             "physical row order instead of id order.",
         )
+
+
+class ProviderNumberingHonorsProviderNumberTests(TestCase):
+    """
+    Provider numbering uses a stream's provider number (stream_chno) verbatim.
+    The group start is auto-populated by the UI and is not editable in provider
+    mode (the UI binds "Start #" to channel_numbering_fallback), so treating it
+    as a lower bound silently discarded valid provider numbers: on a lineup
+    topping out near 5000, provider numbers 100-150 landed at ~5000.
+
+    The start and end bound only the fallback for numberless streams.
+    """
+
+    def test_provider_number_below_high_auto_start_is_honored(self):
+        # Provider numbers 100-104 with an auto-set start of 5000 must land at
+        # their provider numbers.
+        # Fail signature: channels at 5000-5004 = start used as a hard floor.
+        account = _make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="PPV")
+        rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_start = 5000
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_end = None
+        rel.custom_properties = {
+            "channel_numbering_mode": "provider",
+            "channel_numbering_fallback": 1,
+        }
+        rel.save()
+        for i in range(5):
+            _make_stream(
+                account, group, name=f"PPV {i}", tvg_id=f"ppv{i}",
+                stream_chno=100 + i,
+            )
+
+        result = _sync(account)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result["status"], "ok")
+        numbers = sorted(
+            Channel.objects.filter(
+                auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account
+            ).values_list("channel_number", flat=True)
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(numbers, [100.0, 101.0, 102.0, 103.0, 104.0])
+
+    def test_provider_number_honored_when_start_unset(self):
+        # start blank -> defaults to 1.0; provider numbers still honored.
+        account = _make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="PPV")
+        rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_start = None
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_end = None
+        rel.custom_properties = {"channel_numbering_mode": "provider"}
+        rel.save()
+        _make_stream(account, group, name="PPV", tvg_id="ppv", stream_chno=100)
+
+        result = _sync(account)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result["status"], "ok")
+        created = Channel.objects.get(auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account)
+        self.assertEqual(created.channel_number, 100.0)
+
+    def test_numberless_stream_uses_fallback_not_hidden_start(self):
+        # In provider mode without a range, a stream lacking a provider
+        # number falls back to channel_numbering_fallback (the visible
+        # "Start #"), not the hidden auto_sync_channel_start.
+        # Fail signature: channel at 5000 = fallback bumped to hidden start.
+        account = _make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="PPV")
+        rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_start = 5000
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_end = None
+        rel.custom_properties = {
+            "channel_numbering_mode": "provider",
+            "channel_numbering_fallback": 300,
+        }
+        rel.save()
+        _make_stream(account, group, name="NoChno", tvg_id="nc")
+
+        result = _sync(account)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result["status"], "ok")
+        created = Channel.objects.get(auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account)
+        self.assertEqual(created.channel_number, 300.0)
+
+    def test_provider_number_below_range_is_honored_verbatim(self):
+        # A provider number below the group's Start/End is used as-is, not
+        # coerced into the range.
+        # Fail signature: channel pulled to >= 100 = range coercing a provider
+        # number.
+        account = _make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="PPV")
+        rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_end = 200
+        rel.custom_properties = {
+            "channel_numbering_mode": "provider",
+            "channel_numbering_fallback": 100,
+        }
+        rel.save()
+        _make_stream(account, group, name="Low", tvg_id="low", stream_chno=50)
+
+        result = _sync(account)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result["status"], "ok")
+        created = Channel.objects.get(auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account)
+        self.assertEqual(created.channel_number, 50.0)
+
+    def test_provider_number_above_end_is_honored_verbatim(self):
+        # Provider numbers above the configured End are also honored as-is;
+        # the End caps only the fallback for numberless streams.
+        account = _make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="PPV")
+        rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_end = 200
+        rel.custom_properties = {
+            "channel_numbering_mode": "provider",
+            "channel_numbering_fallback": 1,
+        }
+        rel.save()
+        _make_stream(account, group, name="High", tvg_id="high", stream_chno=5000)
+
+        result = _sync(account)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result["status"], "ok")
+        created = Channel.objects.get(auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account)
+        self.assertEqual(created.channel_number, 5000.0)
+
+    def test_provider_number_within_range_is_honored(self):
+        # An in-range provider number is used as-is.
+        account = _make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="PPV")
+        rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_end = 200
+        rel.custom_properties = {
+            "channel_numbering_mode": "provider",
+            "channel_numbering_fallback": 1,
+        }
+        rel.save()
+        _make_stream(account, group, name="Mid", tvg_id="mid", stream_chno=150)
+
+        result = _sync(account)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result["status"], "ok")
+        created = Channel.objects.get(auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account)
+        self.assertEqual(created.channel_number, 150.0)
+
+    def test_duplicate_provider_numbers_keep_one_and_fall_back_the_other(self):
+        # Two streams claim the same provider number (common in messy event
+        # feeds). One keeps it; the colliding one falls back to a different free
+        # number rather than being dropped or overwriting the first.
+        account = _make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="PPV")
+        rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
+        rel.custom_properties = {
+            "channel_numbering_mode": "provider",
+            "channel_numbering_fallback": 1,
+        }
+        rel.save()
+        _make_stream(account, group, name="A", tvg_id="a", stream_chno=77250)
+        _make_stream(account, group, name="B", tvg_id="b", stream_chno=77250)
+
+        result = _sync(account)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result["status"], "ok")
+        numbers = sorted(
+            Channel.objects.filter(
+                auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account
+            ).values_list("channel_number", flat=True)
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(len(numbers), 2)
+        self.assertIn(77250.0, numbers)
+        self.assertNotEqual(numbers[0], numbers[1])
+
+    def test_provider_number_colliding_with_manual_channel_falls_back(self):
+        # A provider number matching an existing channel must not overwrite it;
+        # the auto-created channel falls back to a different free number.
+        account = _make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="PPV")
+        rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
+        rel.custom_properties = {
+            "channel_numbering_mode": "provider",
+            "channel_numbering_fallback": 1,
+        }
+        rel.save()
+        manual = Channel.objects.create(name="Manual", channel_number=88250)
+        _make_stream(account, group, name="P", tvg_id="p", stream_chno=88250)
+
+        result = _sync(account)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result["status"], "ok")
+        created = Channel.objects.get(auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account)
+        self.assertNotEqual(created.channel_number, 88250.0)
+        manual.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertEqual(manual.channel_number, 88250.0)
+
+    def test_provider_fallback_exhaustion_reports_visible_start(self):
+        # RANGE_EXHAUSTED must cite the fallback range (channel_numbering_fallback
+        # to End), not the hidden auto_sync_channel_start left from another mode.
+        account = _make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="PPV")
+        rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_start = 5000
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_end = 102
+        rel.custom_properties = {
+            "channel_numbering_mode": "provider",
+            "channel_numbering_fallback": 100,
+        }
+        rel.save()
+        for i in range(4):
+            _make_stream(account, group, name=f"S{i}", tvg_id=f"s{i}")
+
+        result = _sync(account)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result["channels_created"], 3)
+        self.assertEqual(result["channels_failed"], 1)
+        error = result["failed_stream_details"][0]["error"]
+        self.assertIn("100-102", error)
+        self.assertNotIn("5000", error)
+
+
+class CrossModeNumberingFieldTests(TestCase):
+    """
+    Each numbering mode's UI exposes only a subset of the persisted fields,
+    and switching modes does not reset the others. The backend must therefore
+    read only the fields a mode actually owns, so a stale/hidden value left by
+    another mode cannot silently change numbering. These guard the two
+    remaining facets of that family (the provider-floor facet is covered by
+    ProviderNumberingHonorsProviderNumberTests).
+    """
+
+    def _restamp(self, account):
+        Stream.objects.filter(m3u_account=account).update(
+            last_seen=timezone.now()
+        )
+
+    def test_next_available_ignores_configured_end(self):
+        # next_available exposes no Start/End in its UI, so a stale End left
+        # over from a prior mode must not cap it. Every stream gets the lowest
+        # free number from 1 regardless of the End.
+        # Fail signature: streams beyond the End fail = next_available honoring
+        # a hidden cap.
+        account = _make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="PPV")
+        rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_start = 1
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_end = 3  # stale cap from a prior mode
+        rel.custom_properties = {"channel_numbering_mode": "next_available"}
+        rel.save()
+        for i in range(5):
+            _make_stream(account, group, name=f"S{i}", tvg_id=f"s{i}")
+
+        result = _sync(account)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result["status"], "ok")
+        self.assertEqual(result["channels_created"], 5)
+        self.assertEqual(result["channels_failed"], 0)
+
+    def test_provider_channels_outside_range_are_not_deleted(self):
+        # Range enforcement (the overflow-delete) is fixed-mode only. A provider
+        # channel whose number is outside [start, end] is authoritative and must
+        # survive sync, not be deleted and churned into a new row.
+        # Fail signature: channels_deleted > 0 on the second sync = overflow
+        # delete firing in provider mode.
+        account = _make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="PPV")
+        rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_end = 200
+        rel.custom_properties = {
+            "channel_numbering_mode": "provider",
+            "channel_numbering_fallback": 1,
+        }
+        rel.save()
+        _make_stream(account, group, name="High", tvg_id="high", stream_chno=5000)
+
+        first = _sync(account)
+        self.assertEqual(first["channels_created"], 1)
+        original = Channel.objects.get(auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account)
+        self.assertEqual(original.channel_number, 5000.0)
+
+        self._restamp(account)
+        second = _sync(account)
+
+        self.assertEqual(second["channels_deleted"], 0)
+        survivor = Channel.objects.get(auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account)
+        self.assertEqual(survivor.id, original.id)
+        self.assertEqual(survivor.channel_number, 5000.0)
+
+    def test_next_available_channels_outside_stale_range_not_deleted(self):
+        # Same gate for next_available: tightening a stale End must not delete
+        # already-assigned channels (range enforcement is fixed-mode only).
+        account = _make_account()
+        group = _make_group(name="PPV")
+        rel = _attach_group_to_account(account, group)
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_start = 1
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_end = None
+        rel.custom_properties = {"channel_numbering_mode": "next_available"}
+        rel.save()
+        for i in range(5):
+            _make_stream(account, group, name=f"S{i}", tvg_id=f"s{i}")
+
+        self.assertEqual(_sync(account)["channels_created"], 5)
+
+        rel.auto_sync_channel_end = 3  # stale cap appears
+        rel.save()
+        self._restamp(account)
+        second = _sync(account)
+
+        self.assertEqual(second["channels_deleted"], 0)
+        self.assertEqual(
+            Channel.objects.filter(
+                auto_created=True, auto_created_by=account
+            ).count(),
+            5,
+        )
diff --git a/apps/m3u/tests/test_xc_empty_fetch_guard.py b/apps/m3u/tests/test_xc_empty_fetch_guard.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..55cf4576
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/m3u/tests/test_xc_empty_fetch_guard.py
@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+"""
+Regression test for the Xtream Codes empty-fetch channel wipe.
+
+Bug: when an XC provider returns no live streams on a routine refresh (a
+transient upstream failure, a fetch exception, or no enabled category
+matching), ``collect_xc_streams`` returns ``[]`` and the refresh used to fall
+through to stale-marking and ``sync_auto_channels``. With nothing "seen" this
+refresh, auto-sync deletes the account's entire auto-created channel lineup.
+
+Fix: ``_refresh_single_m3u_account_impl`` aborts the XC branch when
+``collect_xc_streams`` returns empty, setting the account to ERROR before any
+stale-marking or auto-sync runs, mirroring the standard-path empty guards.
+"""
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
+
+from django.test import TransactionTestCase
+from django.utils import timezone
+
+from apps.channels.models import (
+    Channel,
+    ChannelGroup,
+    ChannelGroupM3UAccount,
+    Stream,
+)
+from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount
+from apps.m3u.tasks import _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl
+
+
+class XCEmptyFetchGuardTests(TransactionTestCase):
+    def _setup_xc_account_with_auto_channel(self):
+        account = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name="Test XC Provider",
+            server_url="http://example.com",
+            username="user",
+            password="pass",
+            account_type=M3UAccount.Types.XC,
+            is_active=True,
+        )
+        group = ChannelGroup.objects.create(name="Sports")
+        ChannelGroupM3UAccount.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account,
+            channel_group=group,
+            enabled=True,
+            auto_channel_sync=True,
+            auto_sync_channel_start=100,
+            custom_properties={"xc_id": "123"},
+        )
+        # A pre-existing stream and the auto-created channel built from it on a
+        # prior healthy refresh -- this is exactly what the bug deletes.
+        stream = Stream.objects.create(
+            name="ESPN",
+            url="http://example.com/espn.m3u8",
+            m3u_account=account,
+            channel_group=group,
+            last_seen=timezone.now(),
+            is_stale=False,
+        )
+        channel = Channel.objects.create(
+            channel_number=100,
+            name="ESPN",
+            channel_group=group,
+            auto_created=True,
+            auto_created_by=account,
+        )
+        return account, group, stream, channel
+
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.sync_auto_channels")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.collect_xc_streams", return_value=[])
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.refresh_m3u_groups")
+    def test_empty_xc_fetch_aborts_before_sync_and_preserves_channels(
+        self, mock_refresh_groups, _mock_collect, mock_sync
+    ):
+        account, group, stream, channel = self._setup_xc_account_with_auto_channel()
+        # XC refresh: empty extinf_data is normal, groups must be present.
+        mock_refresh_groups.return_value = ([], {"Sports": group.id})
+
+        result = _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account.id)
+
+        # The refresh aborts, so auto channel sync never runs.
+        mock_sync.assert_not_called()
+        # The auto-created channel survives the empty fetch.
+        self.assertTrue(Channel.objects.filter(pk=channel.pk).exists())
+        # The stream is not marked stale (stale-marking is skipped on abort).
+        stream.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertFalse(stream.is_stale)
+        # The account is surfaced as errored, not silently "successful".
+        account.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertEqual(account.status, M3UAccount.Status.ERROR)
+        self.assertIn("no streams returned from provider", result)
+
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.log_system_event")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.send_m3u_update")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.cleanup_stale_group_relationships")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.cleanup_streams", return_value=0)
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.process_m3u_batch_direct", return_value="1 created, 0 updated")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.sync_auto_channels")
+    @patch("apps.m3u.tasks.refresh_m3u_groups")
+    def test_non_empty_xc_fetch_still_runs_sync(
+        self,
+        mock_refresh_groups,
+        mock_sync,
+        _mock_process,
+        _mock_cleanup_streams,
+        _mock_cleanup_groups,
+        _mock_ws,
+        _mock_log,
+    ):
+        # The guard must not fire on a healthy refresh: a non-empty fetch
+        # proceeds to auto channel sync as before.
+        account, group, _stream, _channel = self._setup_xc_account_with_auto_channel()
+        mock_refresh_groups.return_value = ([], {"Sports": group.id})
+        mock_sync.return_value = {
+            "status": "ok",
+            "channels_created": 1,
+            "channels_updated": 0,
+            "channels_deleted": 0,
+            "channels_failed": 0,
+            "failed_stream_details": [],
+        }
+        xc_stream = {
+            "name": "ESPN",
+            "url": "http://example.com/espn.m3u8",
+            "attributes": {"group-title": "Sports", "stream_id": "1"},
+        }
+
+        with patch("apps.m3u.tasks.collect_xc_streams", return_value=[xc_stream]):
+            _refresh_single_m3u_account_impl(account.id)
+
+        mock_sync.assert_called_once()
+        account.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertEqual(account.status, M3UAccount.Status.SUCCESS)
diff --git a/apps/m3u/tests/test_xc_live_url.py b/apps/m3u/tests/test_xc_live_url.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8353241d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/m3u/tests/test_xc_live_url.py
@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+"""Tests for XC stream URL normalization and on-demand URL building."""
+
+from django.test import TestCase
+
+from apps.channels.models import Stream
+from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount, M3UAccountProfile
+from apps.m3u.tasks import get_transformed_credentials
+from apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils import _resolve_live_stream_url
+from apps.vod.models import Episode, M3UEpisodeRelation, M3UMovieRelation, Movie, Series
+from core.xtream_codes import normalize_server_url
+
+
+class NormalizeServerUrlTests(TestCase):
+    def test_preserves_sub_path(self):
+        url = "https://myserver.fun/server1"
+        self.assertEqual(normalize_server_url(url), "https://myserver.fun/server1")
+
+    def test_strips_player_api_php_and_query_params(self):
+        url = "https://myserver.fun/server1/player_api.php?username=foo&password=bar"
+        self.assertEqual(normalize_server_url(url), "https://myserver.fun/server1")
+
+    def test_strips_trailing_slash(self):
+        url = "https://myserver.fun/server1/"
+        self.assertEqual(normalize_server_url(url), "https://myserver.fun/server1")
+
+    def test_nested_sub_path_with_php_endpoint(self):
+        url = "http://server/Pluto/gb/player_api.php"
+        self.assertEqual(normalize_server_url(url), "http://server/Pluto/gb")
+
+
+class GetTransformedCredentialsTests(TestCase):
+    def test_returns_normalized_server_url(self):
+        account = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name="Sub-path XC",
+            account_type="XC",
+            server_url="https://myserver.fun/server1/player_api.php?username=foo",
+            username="alice",
+            password="secret",
+        )
+        profile = M3UAccountProfile.objects.get(m3u_account=account, is_default=True)
+
+        server_url, username, password = get_transformed_credentials(account, profile)
+
+        self.assertEqual(server_url, "https://myserver.fun/server1")
+        self.assertEqual(username, "alice")
+        self.assertEqual(password, "secret")
+
+
+class ResolveLiveStreamUrlTests(TestCase):
+    def test_builds_url_from_normalized_base_not_raw_account_url(self):
+        account = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name="Live sub-path",
+            account_type="XC",
+            server_url="https://myserver.fun/server1/player_api.php?username=foo",
+            username="alice",
+            password="secret",
+        )
+        profile = M3UAccountProfile.objects.get(m3u_account=account, is_default=True)
+        stream = Stream.objects.create(
+            name="Test Channel",
+            m3u_account=account,
+            stream_id="12345",
+            url="https://myserver.fun/server1/live/olduser/oldpass/12345.ts",
+        )
+
+        url = _resolve_live_stream_url(stream, account, profile)
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            url,
+            "https://myserver.fun/server1/live/alice/secret/12345.ts",
+        )
+
+    def test_std_account_uses_stored_stream_url(self):
+        account = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name="STD account",
+            account_type="STD",
+            server_url="https://example.com/list.m3u",
+            username="alice",
+            password="secret",
+        )
+        profile = M3UAccountProfile.objects.get(m3u_account=account, is_default=True)
+        stream = Stream.objects.create(
+            name="STD Stream",
+            m3u_account=account,
+            url="https://provider.example/stream/abc123",
+        )
+
+        url = _resolve_live_stream_url(stream, account, profile)
+
+        self.assertEqual(url, "https://provider.example/stream/abc123")
+
+
+class VodStreamUrlTests(TestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.account = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name="VOD sub-path",
+            account_type="XC",
+            server_url="https://myserver.fun/server1/player_api.php?username=foo",
+            username="alice",
+            password="secret",
+        )
+
+    def test_movie_relation_builds_normalized_url(self):
+        movie = Movie.objects.create(name="Test Movie")
+        relation = M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=self.account,
+            movie=movie,
+            stream_id="999",
+            container_extension="mkv",
+        )
+
+        url = relation.get_stream_url()
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            url,
+            "https://myserver.fun/server1/movie/alice/secret/999.mkv",
+        )
+
+    def test_episode_relation_builds_normalized_url(self):
+        series = Series.objects.create(name="Test Series")
+        episode = Episode.objects.create(
+            series=series,
+            name="Pilot",
+            season_number=1,
+            episode_number=1,
+        )
+        relation = M3UEpisodeRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=self.account,
+            episode=episode,
+            stream_id="888",
+            container_extension="mp4",
+        )
+
+        url = relation.get_stream_url()
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            url,
+            "https://myserver.fun/server1/series/alice/secret/888.mp4",
+        )
diff --git a/apps/m3u/utils.py b/apps/m3u/utils.py
index 598ef713..dbf8d91a 100644
--- a/apps/m3u/utils.py
+++ b/apps/m3u/utils.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 # apps/m3u/utils.py
+import regex
 import threading
 import logging
 from django.db import models
@@ -9,6 +10,18 @@ active_streams_map = {}
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 
+def convert_js_numbered_backreferences(replacement):
+    """Translate JS-style ``$1``/``$2`` backreferences to Python ``\\1``/``\\2``.
+
+    Auto-sync replace patterns are authored in JS regex syntax, but Python's
+    regex engines honor backslash backreferences, not ``$1``. The live rename
+    and the UI preview must convert identically, so both call this single
+    helper and cannot drift apart (otherwise the preview promises an output
+    the sync would never produce).
+    """
+    return regex.sub(r"\$(\d+)", r"\\\1", replacement)
+
+
 def normalize_stream_url(url):
     """
     Normalize stream URLs for compatibility with FFmpeg.
diff --git a/apps/output/epg.py b/apps/output/epg.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d34d209e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/output/epg.py
@@ -0,0 +1,1732 @@
+"""XMLTV (EPG) output generation.
+
+Consolidates the EPG export logic that backs the `/epg` endpoint and the XC
+XMLTV endpoint: real programme streaming, dummy/custom dummy program
+generation, and the streaming XMLTV builder. HTTP endpoints live in views.py
+and call into this module; Redis chunk caching lives in streaming_chunk_cache.py.
+"""
+
+import html
+import logging
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+
+import regex
+
+from django.db.models import Prefetch
+from django.http import Http404
+from django.urls import reverse
+from django.utils import timezone as django_timezone
+
+from apps.channels.models import Channel, ChannelProfile, Stream
+from apps.channels.utils import format_channel_number
+from apps.epg.models import ProgramData
+from apps.output.streaming_chunk_cache import stream_cached_response
+from core.utils import build_absolute_uri_with_port, log_system_event
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+_EPG_CHANNEL_XML_BATCH_SIZE = 200
+_EPG_PROGRAM_YIELD_BATCH_SIZE = 1000
+_EPG_PROGRAM_DB_CHUNK_SIZE = 20000
+
+
+def _programme_overlaps_export_window(start_time, end_time, lookback_cutoff, cutoff_date):
+    if end_time < lookback_cutoff:
+        return False
+    if cutoff_date is not None and start_time >= cutoff_date:
+        return False
+    return True
+
+
+def _ceil_to_half_hour(dt):
+    """Round a datetime up to the next :00 or :30 boundary."""
+    original = dt.replace(microsecond=0)
+    aligned = dt.replace(second=0, microsecond=0)
+    remainder = aligned.minute % 30
+    if remainder != 0:
+        aligned += timedelta(minutes=30 - remainder)
+    if aligned < original:
+        aligned += timedelta(minutes=30)
+    return aligned
+
+
+def _epg_export_teardown():
+    from core.utils import spawn_memory_trim
+
+    spawn_memory_trim(close_connections=True)
+
+
+def _ordered_channel_streams(channel):
+    """Return a channel's streams ordered by channelstream join order."""
+    prefetched = getattr(channel, '_prefetched_objects_cache', {}).get('streams')
+    if prefetched is not None:
+        return list(prefetched)
+    return list(channel.streams.all().order_by('channelstream__order'))
+
+
+def _pattern_match_name_from_custom_props(channel, effective_name, custom_props):
+    """Name used for custom dummy EPG regex matching (channel or stream title).
+
+    Returns (name, stream_lookup_failed). stream_lookup_failed is True only when
+    name_source is 'stream' but the configured index is missing or out of range.
+    """
+    if custom_props.get('name_source') != 'stream':
+        return effective_name, False
+    stream_index = custom_props.get('stream_index', 1) - 1
+    streams = _ordered_channel_streams(channel)
+    if 0 <= stream_index < len(streams):
+        return streams[stream_index].name, False
+    return effective_name, True
+
+
+def generate_fallback_programs(channel_id, channel_name, now, num_days, program_length_hours, fallback_title, fallback_description):
+    """
+    Generate dummy programs using custom fallback templates when patterns don't match.
+
+    Args:
+        channel_id: Channel ID for the programs
+        channel_name: Channel name to use as fallback in templates
+        now: Current datetime (in UTC)
+        num_days: Number of days to generate programs for
+        program_length_hours: Length of each program in hours
+        fallback_title: Custom fallback title template (empty string if not provided)
+        fallback_description: Custom fallback description template (empty string if not provided)
+
+    Returns:
+        List of program dictionaries
+    """
+    programs = []
+
+    # Use custom fallback title or channel name as default
+    title = fallback_title if fallback_title else channel_name
+
+    # Use custom fallback description or a simple default message
+    if fallback_description:
+        description = fallback_description
+    else:
+        description = f"EPG information is currently unavailable for {channel_name}"
+
+    # Create programs for each day
+    for day in range(num_days):
+        day_start = now + timedelta(days=day)
+
+        # Create programs with specified length throughout the day
+        for hour_offset in range(0, 24, program_length_hours):
+            # Calculate program start and end times
+            start_time = day_start + timedelta(hours=hour_offset)
+            end_time = start_time + timedelta(hours=program_length_hours)
+
+            programs.append({
+                "channel_id": channel_id,
+                "start_time": start_time,
+                "end_time": end_time,
+                "title": title,
+                "description": description,
+            })
+
+    return programs
+
+
+def generate_dummy_programs(
+    channel_id,
+    channel_name,
+    num_days=1,
+    program_length_hours=4,
+    epg_source=None,
+    export_lookback=None,
+    export_cutoff=None,
+):
+    """
+    Generate dummy EPG programs for channels.
+
+    If epg_source is provided and it's a custom dummy EPG with patterns,
+    use those patterns to generate programs from the channel title.
+    Otherwise, generate default dummy programs.
+
+    Args:
+        channel_id: Channel ID for the programs
+        channel_name: Channel title/name
+        num_days: Number of days to generate programs for
+        program_length_hours: Length of each program in hours
+        epg_source: Optional EPGSource for custom dummy EPG with patterns
+
+    Returns:
+        List of program dictionaries
+    """
+    # Get current time rounded to hour
+    now = django_timezone.now()
+    now = now.replace(minute=0, second=0, microsecond=0)
+
+    # Check if this is a custom dummy EPG with regex patterns
+    if epg_source and epg_source.source_type == 'dummy' and epg_source.custom_properties:
+        custom_programs = generate_custom_dummy_programs(
+            channel_id, channel_name, now, num_days,
+            epg_source.custom_properties,
+            export_lookback=export_lookback,
+            export_cutoff=export_cutoff,
+        )
+        if custom_programs is not None:
+            return custom_programs
+
+        logger.info(f"Custom pattern didn't match for '{channel_name}', checking for custom fallback templates")
+
+        custom_props = epg_source.custom_properties
+        fallback_title = custom_props.get('fallback_title_template', '').strip()
+        fallback_description = custom_props.get('fallback_description_template', '').strip()
+
+        if fallback_title or fallback_description:
+            logger.info(f"Using custom fallback templates for '{channel_name}'")
+            return generate_fallback_programs(
+                channel_id, channel_name, now, num_days,
+                program_length_hours, fallback_title, fallback_description
+            )
+        logger.info(f"No custom fallback templates found, using default dummy EPG")
+
+    # Default humorous program descriptions based on time of day
+    time_descriptions = {
+        (0, 4): [
+            f"Late Night with {channel_name} - Where insomniacs unite!",
+            f"The 'Why Am I Still Awake?' Show on {channel_name}",
+            f"Counting Sheep - A {channel_name} production for the sleepless",
+        ],
+        (4, 8): [
+            f"Dawn Patrol - Rise and shine with {channel_name}!",
+            f"Early Bird Special - Coffee not included",
+            f"Morning Zombies - Before coffee viewing on {channel_name}",
+        ],
+        (8, 12): [
+            f"Mid-Morning Meetings - Pretend you're paying attention while watching {channel_name}",
+            f"The 'I Should Be Working' Hour on {channel_name}",
+            f"Productivity Killer - {channel_name}'s daytime programming",
+        ],
+        (12, 16): [
+            f"Lunchtime Laziness with {channel_name}",
+            f"The Afternoon Slump - Brought to you by {channel_name}",
+            f"Post-Lunch Food Coma Theater on {channel_name}",
+        ],
+        (16, 20): [
+            f"Rush Hour - {channel_name}'s alternative to traffic",
+            f"The 'What's For Dinner?' Debate on {channel_name}",
+            f"Evening Escapism - {channel_name}'s remedy for reality",
+        ],
+        (20, 24): [
+            f"Prime Time Placeholder - {channel_name}'s finest not-programming",
+            f"The 'Netflix Was Too Complicated' Show on {channel_name}",
+            f"Family Argument Avoider - Courtesy of {channel_name}",
+        ],
+    }
+
+    programs = []
+
+    # Create programs for each day
+    for day in range(num_days):
+        day_start = now + timedelta(days=day)
+
+        # Create programs with specified length throughout the day
+        for hour_offset in range(0, 24, program_length_hours):
+            # Calculate program start and end times
+            start_time = day_start + timedelta(hours=hour_offset)
+            end_time = start_time + timedelta(hours=program_length_hours)
+
+            # Get the hour for selecting a description
+            hour = start_time.hour
+
+            # Find the appropriate time slot for description
+            for time_range, descriptions in time_descriptions.items():
+                start_range, end_range = time_range
+                if start_range <= hour < end_range:
+                    # Pick a description using the sum of the hour and day as seed
+                    # This makes it somewhat random but consistent for the same timeslot
+                    description = descriptions[(hour + day) % len(descriptions)]
+                    break
+            else:
+                # Fallback description if somehow no range matches
+                description = f"Placeholder program for {channel_name} - EPG data went on vacation"
+
+            programs.append({
+                "channel_id": channel_id,
+                "start_time": start_time,
+                "end_time": end_time,
+                "title": channel_name,
+                "description": description,
+            })
+
+    return programs
+
+
+def generate_custom_dummy_programs(
+    channel_id,
+    channel_name,
+    now,
+    num_days,
+    custom_properties,
+    export_lookback=None,
+    export_cutoff=None,
+):
+    """
+    Generate programs using custom dummy EPG regex patterns.
+
+    Extracts information from channel title using regex patterns and generates
+    programs based on the extracted data.
+
+    TIMEZONE HANDLING:
+    ------------------
+    The timezone parameter specifies the timezone of the event times in your channel
+    titles using standard timezone names (e.g., 'US/Eastern', 'US/Pacific', 'Europe/London').
+    DST (Daylight Saving Time) is handled automatically by pytz.
+
+    Examples:
+    - Channel: "NHL 01: Bruins VS Maple Leafs @ 8:00PM ET"
+    - Set timezone = "US/Eastern"
+    - In October (DST): 8:00PM EDT → 12:00AM UTC (automatically uses UTC-4)
+    - In January (no DST): 8:00PM EST → 1:00AM UTC (automatically uses UTC-5)
+
+    Args:
+        channel_id: Channel ID for the programs
+        channel_name: Channel title to parse
+        now: Current datetime (in UTC)
+        num_days: Number of days to generate programs for
+        custom_properties: Dict with title_pattern, time_pattern, templates, etc.
+            - timezone: Timezone name (e.g., 'US/Eastern')
+
+    Returns:
+        List of program dictionaries with start_time/end_time in UTC
+    """
+    import pytz
+
+    logger.info(f"Generating custom dummy programs for channel: {channel_name}")
+
+    # Extract patterns from custom properties
+    title_pattern = custom_properties.get('title_pattern', '')
+    time_pattern = custom_properties.get('time_pattern', '')
+    date_pattern = custom_properties.get('date_pattern', '')
+
+    # Get timezone name (e.g., 'US/Eastern', 'US/Pacific', 'Europe/London')
+    timezone_value = custom_properties.get('timezone', 'UTC')
+    output_timezone_value = custom_properties.get('output_timezone', '')  # Optional: display times in different timezone
+    program_duration = custom_properties.get('program_duration', 180)  # Minutes
+    title_template = custom_properties.get('title_template', '')
+    subtitle_template = custom_properties.get('subtitle_template', '')
+    description_template = custom_properties.get('description_template', '')
+
+    # Templates for upcoming/ended programs
+    upcoming_title_template = custom_properties.get('upcoming_title_template', '')
+    upcoming_description_template = custom_properties.get('upcoming_description_template', '')
+    ended_title_template = custom_properties.get('ended_title_template', '')
+    ended_description_template = custom_properties.get('ended_description_template', '')
+
+    # Image URL templates
+    channel_logo_url_template = custom_properties.get('channel_logo_url', '')
+    program_poster_url_template = custom_properties.get('program_poster_url', '')
+
+    # EPG metadata options
+    category_string = custom_properties.get('category', '')
+    # Split comma-separated categories and strip whitespace, filter out empty strings
+    categories = [cat.strip() for cat in category_string.split(',') if cat.strip()] if category_string else []
+    include_date = custom_properties.get('include_date', True)
+    include_live = custom_properties.get('include_live', False)
+    include_new = custom_properties.get('include_new', False)
+
+    # Parse timezone name
+    try:
+        source_tz = pytz.timezone(timezone_value)
+        logger.debug(f"Using timezone: {timezone_value} (DST will be handled automatically)")
+    except pytz.exceptions.UnknownTimeZoneError:
+        logger.warning(f"Unknown timezone: {timezone_value}, defaulting to UTC")
+        source_tz = pytz.utc
+
+    # Parse output timezone if provided (for display purposes)
+    output_tz = None
+    if output_timezone_value:
+        try:
+            output_tz = pytz.timezone(output_timezone_value)
+            logger.debug(f"Using output timezone for display: {output_timezone_value}")
+        except pytz.exceptions.UnknownTimeZoneError:
+            logger.warning(f"Unknown output timezone: {output_timezone_value}, will use source timezone")
+            output_tz = None
+
+    if not title_pattern:
+        logger.warning(f"No title_pattern in custom_properties, falling back to default")
+        return None
+
+    logger.debug(f"Title pattern from DB: {repr(title_pattern)}")
+
+    # Convert PCRE/JavaScript named groups (?<name>) to Python format (?P<name>)
+    # This handles patterns created with JavaScript regex syntax
+    # Use negative lookahead to avoid matching lookbehind (?<=) and negative lookbehind (?<!)
+    title_pattern = regex.sub(r'\(\?<(?![=!])([^>]+)>', r'(?P<\1>', title_pattern)
+    logger.debug(f"Converted title pattern: {repr(title_pattern)}")
+
+    # Compile regex patterns using the enhanced regex module
+    # (supports variable-width lookbehinds like JavaScript)
+    try:
+        title_regex = regex.compile(title_pattern)
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Invalid title regex pattern after conversion: {e}")
+        logger.error(f"Pattern was: {repr(title_pattern)}")
+        return None
+
+    time_regex = None
+    if time_pattern:
+        # Convert PCRE/JavaScript named groups to Python format
+        # Use negative lookahead to avoid matching lookbehind (?<=) and negative lookbehind (?<!)
+        time_pattern = regex.sub(r'\(\?<(?![=!])([^>]+)>', r'(?P<\1>', time_pattern)
+        logger.debug(f"Converted time pattern: {repr(time_pattern)}")
+        try:
+            time_regex = regex.compile(time_pattern)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Invalid time regex pattern after conversion: {e}")
+            logger.warning(f"Pattern was: {repr(time_pattern)}")
+
+    # Compile date regex if provided
+    date_regex = None
+    if date_pattern:
+        # Convert PCRE/JavaScript named groups to Python format
+        # Use negative lookahead to avoid matching lookbehind (?<=) and negative lookbehind (?<!)
+        date_pattern = regex.sub(r'\(\?<(?![=!])([^>]+)>', r'(?P<\1>', date_pattern)
+        logger.debug(f"Converted date pattern: {repr(date_pattern)}")
+        try:
+            date_regex = regex.compile(date_pattern)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Invalid date regex pattern after conversion: {e}")
+            logger.warning(f"Pattern was: {repr(date_pattern)}")
+
+    # Try to match the channel name with the title pattern
+    # Use search() instead of match() to match JavaScript behavior where .match() searches anywhere in the string
+    title_match = title_regex.search(channel_name)
+    if not title_match:
+        logger.debug(f"Channel name '{channel_name}' doesn't match title pattern")
+        return None
+
+    groups = title_match.groupdict()
+    logger.debug(f"Title pattern matched. Groups: {groups}")
+
+    # Helper function to format template with matched groups
+    def format_template(template, groups, url_encode=False):
+        """Replace {groupname} placeholders with matched group values
+
+        Args:
+            template: Template string with {groupname} placeholders
+            groups: Dict of group names to values
+            url_encode: If True, URL encode the group values for safe use in URLs
+        """
+        if not template:
+            return ''
+        result = template
+        for key, value in groups.items():
+            if url_encode and value:
+                # URL encode the value to handle spaces and special characters
+                from urllib.parse import quote
+                encoded_value = quote(str(value), safe='')
+                result = result.replace(f'{{{key}}}', encoded_value)
+            else:
+                result = result.replace(f'{{{key}}}', str(value) if value else '')
+        return result
+
+    # Extract time from title if time pattern exists
+    time_info = None
+    time_groups = {}
+    if time_regex:
+        time_match = time_regex.search(channel_name)
+        if time_match:
+            time_groups = time_match.groupdict()
+            try:
+                hour = int(time_groups.get('hour'))
+                # Handle optional minute group - could be None if not captured
+                minute_value = time_groups.get('minute')
+                minute = int(minute_value) if minute_value is not None else 0
+                ampm = time_groups.get('ampm')
+                ampm = ampm.lower() if ampm else None
+
+                # Determine if this is 12-hour or 24-hour format
+                if ampm in ('am', 'pm'):
+                    # 12-hour format: convert to 24-hour
+                    if ampm == 'pm' and hour != 12:
+                        hour += 12
+                    elif ampm == 'am' and hour == 12:
+                        hour = 0
+                    logger.debug(f"Extracted time (12-hour): {hour}:{minute:02d} {ampm}")
+                else:
+                    # 24-hour format: hour is already in 24-hour format
+                    # Validate that it's actually a 24-hour time (0-23)
+                    if hour > 23:
+                        logger.warning(f"Invalid 24-hour time: {hour}. Must be 0-23.")
+                        hour = hour % 24  # Wrap around just in case
+                    logger.debug(f"Extracted time (24-hour): {hour}:{minute:02d}")
+
+                time_info = {'hour': hour, 'minute': minute}
+            except (ValueError, TypeError) as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Error parsing time: {e}")
+
+    # Extract date from title if date pattern exists
+    date_info = None
+    date_groups = {}
+    if date_regex:
+        date_match = date_regex.search(channel_name)
+        if date_match:
+            date_groups = date_match.groupdict()
+            try:
+                # Support various date group names: month, day, year
+                month_str = date_groups.get('month', '')
+                day_str = date_groups.get('day', '')
+                year_str = date_groups.get('year', '')
+
+                # Parse day - default to current day if empty or invalid
+                day = int(day_str) if day_str else now.day
+
+                # Parse year - default to current year if empty or invalid (matches frontend behavior)
+                year = int(year_str) if year_str else now.year
+
+                # Parse month - can be numeric (1-12) or text (Jan, January, etc.)
+                month = None
+                if month_str:
+                    if month_str.isdigit():
+                        month = int(month_str)
+                    else:
+                        # Try to parse text month names
+                        import calendar
+                        month_str_lower = month_str.lower()
+                        # Check full month names
+                        for i, month_name in enumerate(calendar.month_name):
+                            if month_name.lower() == month_str_lower:
+                                month = i
+                                break
+                        # Check abbreviated month names if not found
+                        if month is None:
+                            for i, month_abbr in enumerate(calendar.month_abbr):
+                                if month_abbr.lower() == month_str_lower:
+                                    month = i
+                                    break
+
+                # Default to current month if not extracted or invalid
+                if month is None:
+                    month = now.month
+
+                if month and 1 <= month <= 12 and 1 <= day <= 31:
+                    date_info = {'year': year, 'month': month, 'day': day}
+                    logger.debug(f"Extracted date: {year}-{month:02d}-{day:02d}")
+                else:
+                    logger.warning(f"Invalid date values: month={month}, day={day}, year={year}")
+            except (ValueError, TypeError) as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Error parsing date: {e}")
+
+    # Merge title groups, time groups, and date groups for template formatting
+    all_groups = {**groups, **time_groups, **date_groups}
+
+    # Add normalized versions of all groups for cleaner URLs
+    # These remove all non-alphanumeric characters and convert to lowercase
+    for key, value in list(all_groups.items()):
+        if value:
+            # Remove all non-alphanumeric characters (except spaces temporarily)
+            # then replace spaces with nothing, and convert to lowercase
+            normalized = regex.sub(r'[^a-zA-Z0-9\s]', '', str(value))
+            normalized = regex.sub(r'\s+', '', normalized).lower()
+            all_groups[f'{key}_normalize'] = normalized
+
+    # Format channel logo URL if template provided (with URL encoding)
+    channel_logo_url = None
+    if channel_logo_url_template:
+        channel_logo_url = format_template(channel_logo_url_template, all_groups, url_encode=True)
+        logger.debug(f"Formatted channel logo URL: {channel_logo_url}")
+
+    # Format program poster URL if template provided (with URL encoding)
+    program_poster_url = None
+    if program_poster_url_template:
+        program_poster_url = format_template(program_poster_url_template, all_groups, url_encode=True)
+        logger.debug(f"Formatted program poster URL: {program_poster_url}")
+
+    # Add formatted time strings for better display (handles minutes intelligently)
+    if time_info:
+        hour_24 = time_info['hour']
+        minute = time_info['minute']
+
+        # Determine the base date to use for placeholders
+        # If date was extracted, use it; otherwise use current date
+        if date_info:
+            base_date = datetime(date_info['year'], date_info['month'], date_info['day'])
+        else:
+            base_date = datetime.now()
+
+        # If output_timezone is specified, convert the display time to that timezone
+        if output_tz:
+            # Create a datetime in the source timezone using the base date
+            temp_date = source_tz.localize(base_date.replace(hour=hour_24, minute=minute, second=0, microsecond=0))
+            # Convert to output timezone
+            temp_date_output = temp_date.astimezone(output_tz)
+            # Extract converted hour and minute for display
+            hour_24 = temp_date_output.hour
+            minute = temp_date_output.minute
+            logger.debug(f"Converted display time from {source_tz} to {output_tz}: {hour_24}:{minute:02d}")
+
+            # Add date placeholders based on the OUTPUT timezone
+            # This ensures {date}, {month}, {day}, {year} reflect the converted timezone
+            all_groups['date'] = temp_date_output.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
+            all_groups['month'] = str(temp_date_output.month)
+            all_groups['day'] = str(temp_date_output.day)
+            all_groups['year'] = str(temp_date_output.year)
+            logger.debug(f"Converted date placeholders to {output_tz}: {all_groups['date']}")
+        else:
+            # No output timezone conversion - use source timezone for date
+            # Create temp date to get proper date in source timezone using the base date
+            temp_date_source = source_tz.localize(base_date.replace(hour=hour_24, minute=minute, second=0, microsecond=0))
+            all_groups['date'] = temp_date_source.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
+            all_groups['month'] = str(temp_date_source.month)
+            all_groups['day'] = str(temp_date_source.day)
+            all_groups['year'] = str(temp_date_source.year)
+
+        # Format 24-hour start time string - only include minutes if non-zero
+        if minute > 0:
+            all_groups['starttime24'] = f"{hour_24}:{minute:02d}"
+        else:
+            all_groups['starttime24'] = f"{hour_24:02d}:00"
+
+        # Convert 24-hour to 12-hour format for {starttime} placeholder
+        # Note: hour_24 is ALWAYS in 24-hour format at this point (converted earlier if needed)
+        ampm = 'AM' if hour_24 < 12 else 'PM'
+        hour_12 = hour_24
+        if hour_24 == 0:
+            hour_12 = 12
+        elif hour_24 > 12:
+            hour_12 = hour_24 - 12
+
+        # Format 12-hour start time string - only include minutes if non-zero
+        if minute > 0:
+            all_groups['starttime'] = f"{hour_12}:{minute:02d} {ampm}"
+        else:
+            all_groups['starttime'] = f"{hour_12} {ampm}"
+
+        # Format long version that always includes minutes (e.g., "9:00 PM" instead of "9 PM")
+        all_groups['starttime_long'] = f"{hour_12}:{minute:02d} {ampm}"
+
+        # Calculate end time based on program duration
+        # Create a datetime for calculations
+        temp_start = datetime.now(source_tz).replace(hour=hour_24, minute=minute, second=0, microsecond=0)
+        temp_end = temp_start + timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
+
+        # Extract end time components (already in correct timezone if output_tz was applied above)
+        end_hour_24 = temp_end.hour
+        end_minute = temp_end.minute
+
+        # Format 24-hour end time string - only include minutes if non-zero
+        if end_minute > 0:
+            all_groups['endtime24'] = f"{end_hour_24}:{end_minute:02d}"
+        else:
+            all_groups['endtime24'] = f"{end_hour_24:02d}:00"
+
+        # Convert 24-hour to 12-hour format for {endtime} placeholder
+        end_ampm = 'AM' if end_hour_24 < 12 else 'PM'
+        end_hour_12 = end_hour_24
+        if end_hour_24 == 0:
+            end_hour_12 = 12
+        elif end_hour_24 > 12:
+            end_hour_12 = end_hour_24 - 12
+
+        # Format 12-hour end time string - only include minutes if non-zero
+        if end_minute > 0:
+            all_groups['endtime'] = f"{end_hour_12}:{end_minute:02d} {end_ampm}"
+        else:
+            all_groups['endtime'] = f"{end_hour_12} {end_ampm}"
+
+        # Format long version that always includes minutes (e.g., "9:00 PM" instead of "9 PM")
+        all_groups['endtime_long'] = f"{end_hour_12}:{end_minute:02d} {end_ampm}"
+
+    # Generate programs
+    programs = []
+
+    # If we have extracted time AND date, the event happens on a SPECIFIC date
+    # If we have time but NO date, generate for multiple days (existing behavior)
+    # All other days and times show "Upcoming" before or "Ended" after
+    event_happened = False
+
+    # Determine how many iterations we need
+    if date_info and time_info:
+        # Specific date extracted - only generate for that one date
+        iterations = 1
+        logger.debug(f"Date extracted, generating single event for specific date")
+    else:
+        # No specific date - use num_days (existing behavior)
+        iterations = num_days
+
+    for day in range(iterations):
+        event_overlaps_window = True
+        if date_info and time_info:
+            current_date = datetime(
+                date_info['year'],
+                date_info['month'],
+                date_info['day'],
+            ).date()
+            event_start_naive = datetime.combine(
+                current_date,
+                datetime.min.time().replace(
+                    hour=time_info['hour'],
+                    minute=time_info['minute'],
+                ),
+            )
+            try:
+                event_start_utc = source_tz.localize(event_start_naive).astimezone(pytz.utc)
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Error localizing time to {source_tz}: {e}")
+                event_start_utc = django_timezone.make_aware(event_start_naive, pytz.utc)
+            event_end_utc = event_start_utc + timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
+
+            lookback = export_lookback if export_lookback is not None else now
+            event_overlaps_window = _programme_overlaps_export_window(
+                event_start_utc, event_end_utc, lookback, export_cutoff
+            )
+            if not event_overlaps_window:
+                logger.debug(
+                    "Custom dummy event outside export window; filling window only: %s",
+                    channel_name,
+                )
+                event_happened = event_end_utc < lookback
+                day_start = _ceil_to_half_hour(lookback)
+                if export_cutoff is not None:
+                    day_end = export_cutoff
+                else:
+                    day_end = now + timedelta(days=num_days if num_days > 0 else 3)
+            else:
+                day_start = source_tz.localize(
+                    datetime.combine(current_date, datetime.min.time())
+                ).astimezone(pytz.utc)
+                day_end = day_start + timedelta(days=1)
+                if export_lookback is not None:
+                    day_start = max(day_start, export_lookback)
+                if export_cutoff is not None:
+                    day_end = min(day_end, export_cutoff)
+        else:
+            day_start = now + timedelta(days=day)
+            day_end = day_start + timedelta(days=1)
+            if export_lookback is not None:
+                day_start = max(day_start, export_lookback)
+            if export_cutoff is not None:
+                day_end = min(day_end, export_cutoff)
+
+        if day_start >= day_end:
+            continue
+
+        if time_info:
+            if not date_info:
+                now_in_source_tz = now.astimezone(source_tz)
+                current_date = (now_in_source_tz + timedelta(days=day)).date()
+                logger.debug(f"No date extracted, using day offset in {source_tz}: {current_date}")
+
+                event_start_naive = datetime.combine(
+                    current_date,
+                    datetime.min.time().replace(
+                        hour=time_info['hour'],
+                        minute=time_info['minute'],
+                    ),
+                )
+                try:
+                    event_start_local = source_tz.localize(event_start_naive)
+                    event_start_utc = event_start_local.astimezone(pytz.utc)
+                    logger.debug(f"Converted {event_start_local} to UTC: {event_start_utc}")
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.error(f"Error localizing time to {source_tz}: {e}")
+                    event_start_utc = django_timezone.make_aware(event_start_naive, pytz.utc)
+
+                event_end_utc = event_start_utc + timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
+
+                lookback = export_lookback if export_lookback is not None else now
+                if not _programme_overlaps_export_window(
+                    event_start_utc, event_end_utc, lookback, export_cutoff
+                ):
+                    continue
+            else:
+                logger.debug(f"Using extracted date: {current_date}")
+
+            # Pre-generate the main event title and description for reuse
+            if title_template:
+                main_event_title = format_template(title_template, all_groups)
+            else:
+                title_parts = []
+                if 'league' in all_groups and all_groups['league']:
+                    title_parts.append(all_groups['league'])
+                if 'team1' in all_groups and 'team2' in all_groups:
+                    title_parts.append(f"{all_groups['team1']} vs {all_groups['team2']}")
+                elif 'title' in all_groups and all_groups['title']:
+                    title_parts.append(all_groups['title'])
+                main_event_title = ' - '.join(title_parts) if title_parts else channel_name
+
+            if subtitle_template:
+                main_event_subtitle = format_template(subtitle_template, all_groups)
+            else:
+                main_event_subtitle = None
+
+            if description_template:
+                main_event_description = format_template(description_template, all_groups)
+            else:
+                main_event_description = main_event_title
+
+
+
+            # Determine if this day is before, during, or after the event
+            # Event only happens on day 0 (first day) when it falls inside the window
+            is_event_day = (day == 0) and event_overlaps_window
+
+            if is_event_day and not event_happened:
+                current_time = day_start
+
+                while current_time < event_start_utc and current_time < day_end:
+                    program_start_utc = current_time
+                    program_end_utc = min(current_time + timedelta(minutes=program_duration), event_start_utc)
+
+                    # Use custom upcoming templates if provided, otherwise use defaults
+                    if upcoming_title_template:
+                        upcoming_title = format_template(upcoming_title_template, all_groups)
+                    else:
+                        upcoming_title = main_event_title
+
+                    if upcoming_description_template:
+                        upcoming_description = format_template(upcoming_description_template, all_groups)
+                    else:
+                        upcoming_description = f"Upcoming: {main_event_description}"
+
+                    # Build custom_properties for upcoming programs (only date, no category/live)
+                    program_custom_properties = {}
+
+                    # Add date if requested (YYYY-MM-DD format from start time in event timezone)
+                    if include_date:
+                        # Convert UTC time to event timezone for date calculation
+                        local_time = program_start_utc.astimezone(source_tz)
+                        date_str = local_time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
+                        program_custom_properties['date'] = date_str
+
+                    # Add program poster URL if provided
+                    if program_poster_url:
+                        program_custom_properties['icon'] = program_poster_url
+
+                    programs.append({
+                        "channel_id": channel_id,
+                        "start_time": program_start_utc,
+                        "end_time": program_end_utc,
+                        "title": upcoming_title,
+                        "sub_title": None,  # No subtitle for filler programs
+                        "description": upcoming_description,
+                        "custom_properties": program_custom_properties,
+                        "channel_logo_url": channel_logo_url,  # Pass channel logo for EPG generation
+                    })
+
+                    current_time += timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
+
+                # Add the MAIN EVENT at the extracted time
+                # Build custom_properties for main event (includes category and live)
+                main_event_custom_properties = {}
+
+                # Add categories if provided
+                if categories:
+                    main_event_custom_properties['categories'] = categories
+
+                # Add date if requested (YYYY-MM-DD format from start time in event timezone)
+                if include_date:
+                    # Convert UTC time to event timezone for date calculation
+                    local_time = event_start_utc.astimezone(source_tz)
+                    date_str = local_time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
+                    main_event_custom_properties['date'] = date_str
+
+                # Add live flag if requested
+                if include_live:
+                    main_event_custom_properties['live'] = True
+
+                # Add new flag if requested
+                if include_new:
+                    main_event_custom_properties['new'] = True
+
+                # Add program poster URL if provided
+                if program_poster_url:
+                    main_event_custom_properties['icon'] = program_poster_url
+
+                programs.append({
+                    "channel_id": channel_id,
+                    "start_time": event_start_utc,
+                    "end_time": event_end_utc,
+                    "title": main_event_title,
+                    "sub_title": main_event_subtitle,
+                    "description": main_event_description,
+                    "custom_properties": main_event_custom_properties,
+                    "channel_logo_url": channel_logo_url,  # Pass channel logo for EPG generation
+                })
+
+                event_happened = True
+
+                # Fill programs AFTER the event until end of export day window
+                current_time = max(event_end_utc, day_start)
+
+                while current_time < day_end:
+                    program_start_utc = current_time
+                    program_end_utc = min(current_time + timedelta(minutes=program_duration), day_end)
+
+                    # Use custom ended templates if provided, otherwise use defaults
+                    if ended_title_template:
+                        ended_title = format_template(ended_title_template, all_groups)
+                    else:
+                        ended_title = main_event_title
+
+                    if ended_description_template:
+                        ended_description = format_template(ended_description_template, all_groups)
+                    else:
+                        ended_description = f"Ended: {main_event_description}"
+
+                    # Build custom_properties for ended programs (only date, no category/live)
+                    program_custom_properties = {}
+
+                    # Add date if requested (YYYY-MM-DD format from start time in event timezone)
+                    if include_date:
+                        # Convert UTC time to event timezone for date calculation
+                        local_time = program_start_utc.astimezone(source_tz)
+                        date_str = local_time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
+                        program_custom_properties['date'] = date_str
+
+                    # Add program poster URL if provided
+                    if program_poster_url:
+                        program_custom_properties['icon'] = program_poster_url
+
+                    programs.append({
+                        "channel_id": channel_id,
+                        "start_time": program_start_utc,
+                        "end_time": program_end_utc,
+                        "title": ended_title,
+                        "sub_title": None,  # No subtitle for filler programs
+                        "description": ended_description,
+                        "custom_properties": program_custom_properties,
+                        "channel_logo_url": channel_logo_url,  # Pass channel logo for EPG generation
+                    })
+
+                    current_time += timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
+            else:
+                # This day is either before the event (future days) or after the event happened
+                # Fill entire day with appropriate message
+                current_time = day_start
+
+                # If event already happened, all programs show "Ended"
+                # If event hasn't happened yet (shouldn't occur with day 0 logic), show "Upcoming"
+                is_ended = event_happened
+
+                while current_time < day_end:
+                    program_start_utc = current_time
+                    program_end_utc = min(current_time + timedelta(minutes=program_duration), day_end)
+
+                    # Use custom templates based on whether event has ended or is upcoming
+                    if is_ended:
+                        if ended_title_template:
+                            program_title = format_template(ended_title_template, all_groups)
+                        else:
+                            program_title = main_event_title
+
+                        if ended_description_template:
+                            program_description = format_template(ended_description_template, all_groups)
+                        else:
+                            program_description = f"Ended: {main_event_description}"
+                    else:
+                        if upcoming_title_template:
+                            program_title = format_template(upcoming_title_template, all_groups)
+                        else:
+                            program_title = main_event_title
+
+                        if upcoming_description_template:
+                            program_description = format_template(upcoming_description_template, all_groups)
+                        else:
+                            program_description = f"Upcoming: {main_event_description}"
+
+                    # Build custom_properties (only date for upcoming/ended filler programs)
+                    program_custom_properties = {}
+
+                    # Add date if requested (YYYY-MM-DD format from start time in event timezone)
+                    if include_date:
+                        # Convert UTC time to event timezone for date calculation
+                        local_time = program_start_utc.astimezone(source_tz)
+                        date_str = local_time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
+                        program_custom_properties['date'] = date_str
+
+                    # Add program poster URL if provided
+                    if program_poster_url:
+                        program_custom_properties['icon'] = program_poster_url
+
+                    programs.append({
+                        "channel_id": channel_id,
+                        "start_time": program_start_utc,
+                        "end_time": program_end_utc,
+                        "title": program_title,
+                        "sub_title": None,  # No subtitle for filler programs
+                        "description": program_description,
+                        "custom_properties": program_custom_properties,
+                        "channel_logo_url": channel_logo_url,
+                    })
+
+                    current_time += timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
+        else:
+            # No extracted time - fill entire day with regular intervals
+            # day_start and day_end are already in UTC, so no conversion needed
+            programs_per_day = max(1, int(24 / (program_duration / 60)))
+
+            for program_num in range(programs_per_day):
+                program_start_utc = day_start + timedelta(minutes=program_num * program_duration)
+                program_end_utc = program_start_utc + timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
+
+                if title_template:
+                    title = format_template(title_template, all_groups)
+                else:
+                    title_parts = []
+                    if 'league' in all_groups and all_groups['league']:
+                        title_parts.append(all_groups['league'])
+                    if 'team1' in all_groups and 'team2' in all_groups:
+                        title_parts.append(f"{all_groups['team1']} vs {all_groups['team2']}")
+                    elif 'title' in all_groups and all_groups['title']:
+                        title_parts.append(all_groups['title'])
+                    title = ' - '.join(title_parts) if title_parts else channel_name
+
+                if subtitle_template:
+                    subtitle = format_template(subtitle_template, all_groups)
+                else:
+                    subtitle = None
+
+                if description_template:
+                    description = format_template(description_template, all_groups)
+                else:
+                    description = title
+
+                # Build custom_properties for this program
+                program_custom_properties = {}
+
+                # Add categories if provided
+                if categories:
+                    program_custom_properties['categories'] = categories
+
+                # Add date if requested (YYYY-MM-DD format from start time in event timezone)
+                if include_date:
+                    # Convert UTC time to event timezone for date calculation
+                    local_time = program_start_utc.astimezone(source_tz)
+                    date_str = local_time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
+                    program_custom_properties['date'] = date_str
+
+                # Add live flag if requested
+                if include_live:
+                    program_custom_properties['live'] = True
+
+                # Add new flag if requested
+                if include_new:
+                    program_custom_properties['new'] = True
+
+                # Add program poster URL if provided
+                if program_poster_url:
+                    program_custom_properties['icon'] = program_poster_url
+
+                programs.append({
+                    "channel_id": channel_id,
+                    "start_time": program_start_utc,
+                    "end_time": program_end_utc,
+                    "title": title,
+                    "sub_title": subtitle,
+                    "description": description,
+                    "custom_properties": program_custom_properties,
+                    "channel_logo_url": channel_logo_url,  # Pass channel logo for EPG generation
+                })
+
+    logger.info(f"Generated {len(programs)} custom dummy programs for {channel_name}")
+    return programs
+
+
+def generate_dummy_epg(
+    channel_id, channel_name, xml_lines=None, num_days=1, program_length_hours=4
+):
+    """
+    Generate dummy EPG programs for channels without EPG data.
+    Creates program blocks for a specified number of days.
+
+    Args:
+        channel_id: The channel ID to use in the program entries
+        channel_name: The name of the channel to use in program titles
+        xml_lines: Optional list to append lines to, otherwise returns new list
+        num_days: Number of days to generate EPG data for (default: 1)
+        program_length_hours: Length of each program block in hours (default: 4)
+
+    Returns:
+        List of XML lines for the dummy EPG entries
+    """
+    if xml_lines is None:
+        xml_lines = []
+
+    for program in generate_dummy_programs(channel_id, channel_name, num_days=1, program_length_hours=4):
+        # Format times in XMLTV format
+        start_str = program['start_time'].strftime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S %z")
+        stop_str = program['end_time'].strftime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S %z")
+
+        # Create program entry with escaped channel name
+        xml_lines.append(
+            f'  <programme start="{start_str}" stop="{stop_str}" channel="{html.escape(program["channel_id"])}">'
+        )
+        xml_lines.append(f"    <title>{html.escape(program['title'])}</title>")
+
+        # Add subtitle if available
+        if program.get('sub_title'):
+            xml_lines.append(f"    <sub-title>{html.escape(program['sub_title'])}</sub-title>")
+
+        xml_lines.append(f"    <desc>{html.escape(program['description'])}</desc>")
+
+        # Add custom_properties if present
+        custom_data = program.get('custom_properties', {})
+
+        # Categories
+        if 'categories' in custom_data:
+            for cat in custom_data['categories']:
+                xml_lines.append(f"    <category>{html.escape(cat)}</category>")
+
+        # Date tag
+        if 'date' in custom_data:
+            xml_lines.append(f"    <date>{html.escape(custom_data['date'])}</date>")
+
+        # Live tag
+        if custom_data.get('live', False):
+            xml_lines.append(f"    <live />")
+
+        # New tag
+        if custom_data.get('new', False):
+            xml_lines.append(f"    <new />")
+
+        xml_lines.append(f"  </programme>")
+
+    return xml_lines
+
+
+def generate_epg(request, profile_name=None, user=None, *, xc_catchup_prev_days=False):
+    """
+    Dynamically generate an XMLTV (EPG) file using a streaming response.
+    Since the EPG data is stored independently of Channels, we group programmes
+    by their associated EPGData record.
+    """
+    user_custom = (user.custom_properties or {}) if user else {}
+    try:
+        num_days = int(request.GET.get('days', user_custom.get('epg_days', 0)))
+        num_days = max(0, min(num_days, 365))
+    except (ValueError, TypeError):
+        num_days = 0
+    if xc_catchup_prev_days:
+        from apps.channels.utils import resolve_xc_epg_prev_days
+
+        prev_days = resolve_xc_epg_prev_days(request, user)
+    else:
+        try:
+            prev_days = int(request.GET.get('prev_days', user_custom.get('epg_prev_days', 0)))
+            prev_days = max(0, min(prev_days, 30))
+        except (ValueError, TypeError):
+            prev_days = 0
+    use_cached_logos = request.GET.get('cachedlogos', 'true').lower() != 'false'
+    tvg_id_source = request.GET.get('tvg_id_source', 'channel_number').lower()
+    cache_params = (
+        f"{profile_name or 'all'}:{user.username if user else 'anonymous'}"
+        f":d={num_days}:p={prev_days}:logos={use_cached_logos}:tvgid={tvg_id_source}"
+    )
+    content_cache_key = f"epg_content:{cache_params}"
+
+    def epg_generator():
+        """Generator function that yields EPG data with keep-alives during processing."""
+
+        yield '<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>\n'
+        yield (
+            '<tv generator-info-name="Dispatcharr" '
+            'generator-info-url="https://github.com/Dispatcharr/Dispatcharr">\n'
+        )
+
+        # Get channels based on user/profile
+        if user is not None:
+            if user.user_level < 10:
+                user_profile_count = user.channel_profiles.count()
+
+                # If user has ALL profiles or NO profiles, give unrestricted access
+                if user_profile_count == 0:
+                    # No profile filtering - user sees all channels based on user_level
+                    filters = {"user_level__lte": user.user_level}
+                    # Hide adult content if user preference is set
+                    if (user.custom_properties or {}).get('hide_adult_content', False):
+                        filters["is_adult"] = False
+                    base_qs = Channel.objects.filter(**filters).select_related('logo', 'epg_data__epg_source')
+                else:
+                    # User has specific limited profiles assigned
+                    filters = {
+                        "channelprofilemembership__enabled": True,
+                        "user_level__lte": user.user_level,
+                        "channelprofilemembership__channel_profile__in": user.channel_profiles.all()
+                    }
+                    # Hide adult content if user preference is set
+                    if (user.custom_properties or {}).get('hide_adult_content', False):
+                        filters["is_adult"] = False
+                    base_qs = Channel.objects.filter(**filters).select_related('logo', 'epg_data__epg_source').distinct()
+            else:
+                base_qs = Channel.objects.filter(user_level__lte=user.user_level).select_related('logo', 'epg_data__epg_source')
+        else:
+            if profile_name is not None:
+                try:
+                    channel_profile = ChannelProfile.objects.get(name=profile_name)
+                except ChannelProfile.DoesNotExist:
+                    logger.warning("Requested channel profile (%s) during epg generation does not exist", profile_name)
+                    raise Http404(f"Channel profile '{profile_name}' not found")
+                base_qs = Channel.objects.filter(
+                    channelprofilemembership__channel_profile=channel_profile,
+                    channelprofilemembership__enabled=True,
+                ).select_related('logo', 'epg_data__epg_source')
+            else:
+                base_qs = Channel.objects.all().select_related('logo', 'epg_data__epg_source')
+
+        # Resolve effective values at SQL level and exclude hidden channels
+        # so output ordering/display honors user overrides.
+        from apps.channels.managers import with_effective_values
+        channels = list(
+            with_effective_values(base_qs, select_related_fks=True)
+            .exclude(hidden_from_output=True)
+            .order_by("effective_channel_number")
+            .prefetch_related(
+                Prefetch('streams', queryset=Stream.objects.only('id', 'name').order_by('channelstream__order'))
+            )
+        )
+        channel_count = len(channels)
+
+        # For dummy EPG, use either the specified value or default to 3 days
+        dummy_days = num_days if num_days > 0 else 3
+
+        # Calculate cutoff dates for EPG data filtering
+        now = django_timezone.now()
+        cutoff_date = now + timedelta(days=num_days) if num_days > 0 else None
+        lookback_cutoff = now - timedelta(days=prev_days)
+
+        # Build collision-free channel number mapping for XC clients (if user is authenticated)
+        # XC clients require integer channel numbers, so we need to ensure no conflicts
+        channel_num_map = {}
+        if user is not None:
+            # This is an XC client - build collision-free mapping
+            used_numbers = set()
+
+            # First pass: assign integers for channels that already have integer numbers
+            for channel in channels:
+                effective_num = channel.effective_channel_number
+                if effective_num is not None and effective_num == int(effective_num):
+                    num = int(effective_num)
+                    channel_num_map[channel.id] = num
+                    used_numbers.add(num)
+
+            # Second pass: assign integers for channels with float numbers
+            for channel in channels:
+                effective_num = channel.effective_channel_number
+                if effective_num is not None and effective_num != int(effective_num):
+                    candidate = int(effective_num)
+                    while candidate in used_numbers:
+                        candidate += 1
+                    channel_num_map[channel.id] = candidate
+                    used_numbers.add(candidate)
+
+        # Host/port/scheme are constant per request; precompute logo URL prefix once.
+        _base_url = build_absolute_uri_with_port(request, "")
+        _sample_logo_path = reverse("api:channels:logo-cache", args=[0])
+        _logo_prefix_raw, _, _logo_suffix_raw = _sample_logo_path.partition("/0/")
+        _logo_url_prefix = _base_url + _logo_prefix_raw + "/"
+        _logo_url_suffix = "/" + _logo_suffix_raw
+
+        dummy_program_list = []
+        real_epg_map = {}
+        channel_xml_batch = []
+
+        for channel in channels:
+            effective_name = channel.effective_name
+            effective_epg_data = channel.effective_epg_data_obj
+            effective_epg_data_id = channel.effective_epg_data_id
+            effective_logo = channel.effective_logo_obj
+            effective_number = channel.effective_channel_number
+
+            # user is set only for XC clients, which require integer channel numbers
+            if user is not None:
+                formatted_channel_number = channel_num_map[channel.id]
+            else:
+                formatted_channel_number = format_channel_number(effective_number)
+
+            # Determine the channel ID based on the selected source
+            if tvg_id_source == 'tvg_id' and channel.effective_tvg_id:
+                channel_id = channel.effective_tvg_id
+            elif tvg_id_source == 'gracenote' and channel.effective_tvc_guide_stationid:
+                channel_id = channel.effective_tvc_guide_stationid
+            else:
+                channel_id = str(formatted_channel_number) if formatted_channel_number != "" else str(channel.id)
+
+            tvg_logo = ""
+
+            # Check if this is a custom dummy EPG with channel logo URL template
+            if effective_epg_data and effective_epg_data.epg_source and effective_epg_data.epg_source.source_type == 'dummy':
+                epg_source = effective_epg_data.epg_source
+                if epg_source.custom_properties:
+                    custom_props = epg_source.custom_properties
+                    channel_logo_url_template = custom_props.get('channel_logo_url', '')
+
+                    if channel_logo_url_template:
+                        pattern_match_name, _ = _pattern_match_name_from_custom_props(
+                            channel, effective_name, custom_props
+                        )
+
+                        # Try to extract groups from the channel/stream name and build the logo URL
+                        title_pattern = custom_props.get('title_pattern', '')
+                        if title_pattern:
+                            try:
+                                # Convert PCRE/JavaScript named groups to Python format
+                                title_pattern = regex.sub(r'\(\?<(?![=!])([^>]+)>', r'(?P<\1>', title_pattern)
+                                title_regex = regex.compile(title_pattern)
+                                title_match = title_regex.search(pattern_match_name)
+
+                                if title_match:
+                                    groups = title_match.groupdict()
+
+                                    # Add normalized versions of all groups for cleaner URLs
+                                    for key, value in list(groups.items()):
+                                        if value:
+                                            # Remove all non-alphanumeric characters and convert to lowercase
+                                            normalized = regex.sub(r'[^a-zA-Z0-9\s]', '', str(value))
+                                            normalized = regex.sub(r'\s+', '', normalized).lower()
+                                            groups[f'{key}_normalize'] = normalized
+
+                                    # Format the logo URL template with the matched groups (with URL encoding)
+                                    from urllib.parse import quote
+                                    for key, value in groups.items():
+                                        if value:
+                                            encoded_value = quote(str(value), safe='')
+                                            channel_logo_url_template = channel_logo_url_template.replace(f'{{{key}}}', encoded_value)
+                                        else:
+                                            channel_logo_url_template = channel_logo_url_template.replace(f'{{{key}}}', '')
+                                    tvg_logo = channel_logo_url_template
+                                    logger.debug(f"Built channel logo URL from template: {tvg_logo}")
+                            except Exception as e:
+                                logger.warning(f"Failed to build channel logo URL for {effective_name}: {e}")
+
+            # If no custom dummy logo, use regular logo logic
+            if not tvg_logo and effective_logo:
+                if use_cached_logos:
+                    tvg_logo = f"{_logo_url_prefix}{effective_logo.id}{_logo_url_suffix}"
+                else:
+                    # Use direct URL if available, otherwise fall back to cached version
+                    direct_logo = effective_logo.url if effective_logo.url.startswith(('http://', 'https://')) else None
+                    if direct_logo:
+                        tvg_logo = direct_logo
+                    else:
+                        tvg_logo = f"{_logo_url_prefix}{effective_logo.id}{_logo_url_suffix}"
+            channel_xml_batch.append(f'  <channel id="{html.escape(channel_id)}">')
+            channel_xml_batch.append(f'    <display-name>{html.escape(effective_name)}</display-name>')
+            channel_xml_batch.append(f'    <icon src="{html.escape(tvg_logo)}" />')
+            channel_xml_batch.append("  </channel>")
+
+            if len(channel_xml_batch) >= _EPG_CHANNEL_XML_BATCH_SIZE * 4:
+                yield '\n'.join(channel_xml_batch) + '\n'
+                channel_xml_batch = []
+
+            pattern_match_name = effective_name
+            if effective_epg_data and effective_epg_data.epg_source:
+                epg_source = effective_epg_data.epg_source
+                if epg_source.custom_properties:
+                    custom_props = epg_source.custom_properties
+                    pattern_match_name, stream_lookup_failed = _pattern_match_name_from_custom_props(
+                        channel, effective_name, custom_props
+                    )
+                    if (
+                        custom_props.get('name_source') == 'stream'
+                        and not stream_lookup_failed
+                        and pattern_match_name != effective_name
+                    ):
+                        stream_index = custom_props.get('stream_index', 1) - 1
+                        logger.debug(
+                            f"Using stream name for parsing: {pattern_match_name} "
+                            f"(stream index: {stream_index})"
+                        )
+                    elif stream_lookup_failed:
+                        stream_index = custom_props.get('stream_index', 1) - 1
+                        logger.warning(
+                            f"Stream index {stream_index} not found for channel "
+                            f"{effective_name}, falling back to channel name"
+                        )
+
+            if not effective_epg_data:
+                dummy_program_list.append((channel_id, pattern_match_name, None))
+            elif effective_epg_data.epg_source and effective_epg_data.epg_source.source_type == 'dummy':
+                dummy_program_list.append((channel_id, pattern_match_name, effective_epg_data.epg_source))
+            else:
+                real_epg_map.setdefault(effective_epg_data_id, []).append(channel_id)
+
+        if channel_xml_batch:
+            yield '\n'.join(channel_xml_batch) + '\n'
+
+        del channels
+        del channel_num_map
+
+        batch_size = _EPG_PROGRAM_YIELD_BATCH_SIZE
+
+        all_epg_ids = list(real_epg_map.keys())
+        if all_epg_ids:
+            if num_days > 0:
+                programs_qs = ProgramData.objects.filter(
+                    epg_id__in=all_epg_ids,
+                    end_time__gte=lookback_cutoff,
+                    start_time__lt=cutoff_date,
+                )
+            else:
+                programs_qs = ProgramData.objects.filter(
+                    epg_id__in=all_epg_ids,
+                    end_time__gte=lookback_cutoff,
+                )
+
+            programs_base_qs = programs_qs.order_by('epg_id', 'id').values(
+                'id', 'epg_id', 'start_time', 'end_time', 'title', 'sub_title',
+                'description', 'custom_properties',
+            )
+
+            current_epg_id = None
+            channel_ids_for_epg = None
+            escaped_primary_cid = None
+            pending = []
+            program_batch = []
+            chunk_size = _EPG_PROGRAM_DB_CHUNK_SIZE
+            last_epg_id = 0
+            last_id = 0
+            _poster_url_base = build_absolute_uri_with_port(request, "/api/epg/programs/")
+
+            def flush_pending():
+                nonlocal program_batch, pending
+                if not pending:
+                    return
+                pending.sort(key=lambda row: (row[0], row[1]))
+                escaped_primary = (
+                    escaped_primary_cid if len(channel_ids_for_epg) > 1 else None
+                )
+                for _, _, xml_text in pending:
+                    program_batch.append(xml_text)
+                    if escaped_primary:
+                        for cid in channel_ids_for_epg[1:]:
+                            program_batch.append(xml_text.replace(
+                                f'channel="{escaped_primary}"',
+                                f'channel="{html.escape(cid)}"',
+                                1,
+                            ))
+                    if len(program_batch) >= batch_size:
+                        yield '\n'.join(program_batch) + '\n'
+                        program_batch = []
+                pending.clear()
+
+            while True:
+                program_chunk = list(
+                    programs_base_qs.filter(epg_id__gte=last_epg_id)
+                    .exclude(epg_id=last_epg_id, id__lte=last_id)[:chunk_size]
+                )
+                if not program_chunk:
+                    break
+
+                last_row = program_chunk[-1]
+                last_epg_id = last_row['epg_id']
+                last_id = last_row['id']
+
+                for prog in program_chunk:
+                    epg_id = prog['epg_id']
+
+                    if epg_id != current_epg_id:
+                        yield from flush_pending()
+                        current_epg_id = epg_id
+                        channel_ids_for_epg = real_epg_map[epg_id]
+                        escaped_primary_cid = html.escape(channel_ids_for_epg[0])
+
+                    # DB datetimes are UTC (USE_TZ=True, TIME_ZONE=UTC); format
+                    # directly instead of strftime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S %z"), which is
+                    # ~10x slower and dominates XML build over 750k rows.
+                    st = prog['start_time']
+                    et = prog['end_time']
+                    start_str = f"{st.year:04d}{st.month:02d}{st.day:02d}{st.hour:02d}{st.minute:02d}{st.second:02d} +0000"
+                    stop_str = f"{et.year:04d}{et.month:02d}{et.day:02d}{et.hour:02d}{et.minute:02d}{et.second:02d} +0000"
+
+                    program_xml = [f'  <programme start="{start_str}" stop="{stop_str}" channel="{escaped_primary_cid}">']
+                    program_xml.append(f'    <title>{html.escape(prog["title"])}</title>')
+
+                    if prog['sub_title']:
+                        program_xml.append(f"    <sub-title>{html.escape(prog['sub_title'])}</sub-title>")
+
+                    if prog['description']:
+                        program_xml.append(f"    <desc>{html.escape(prog['description'])}</desc>")
+
+                    custom_data = prog['custom_properties'] or {}
+                    if custom_data:
+
+                        if "categories" in custom_data and custom_data["categories"]:
+                            for category in custom_data["categories"]:
+                                program_xml.append(f"    <category>{html.escape(category)}</category>")
+
+                        if "keywords" in custom_data and custom_data["keywords"]:
+                            for keyword in custom_data["keywords"]:
+                                program_xml.append(f"    <keyword>{html.escape(keyword)}</keyword>")
+
+                        # onscreen_episode takes priority over episode for the onscreen system
+                        if "onscreen_episode" in custom_data:
+                            program_xml.append(f'    <episode-num system="onscreen">{html.escape(custom_data["onscreen_episode"])}</episode-num>')
+                        elif "episode" in custom_data:
+                            program_xml.append(f'    <episode-num system="onscreen">E{custom_data["episode"]}</episode-num>')
+
+                        # Handle dd_progid format
+                        if 'dd_progid' in custom_data:
+                            program_xml.append(f'    <episode-num system="dd_progid">{html.escape(custom_data["dd_progid"])}</episode-num>')
+
+                        # Handle external database IDs
+                        for system in ['thetvdb.com', 'themoviedb.org', 'imdb.com']:
+                            if f'{system}_id' in custom_data:
+                                program_xml.append(f'    <episode-num system="{system}">{html.escape(custom_data[f"{system}_id"])}</episode-num>')
+
+                        # Add season and episode numbers in xmltv_ns format if available
+                        if "season" in custom_data and "episode" in custom_data:
+                            season = (
+                                int(custom_data["season"]) - 1
+                                if str(custom_data["season"]).isdigit()
+                                else 0
+                            )
+                            episode = (
+                                int(custom_data["episode"]) - 1
+                                if str(custom_data["episode"]).isdigit()
+                                else 0
+                            )
+                            program_xml.append(f'    <episode-num system="xmltv_ns">{season}.{episode}.</episode-num>')
+
+                        if "language" in custom_data:
+                            program_xml.append(f'    <language>{html.escape(custom_data["language"])}</language>')
+
+                        if "original_language" in custom_data:
+                            program_xml.append(f'    <orig-language>{html.escape(custom_data["original_language"])}</orig-language>')
+
+                        if "length" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["length"], dict):
+                            length_value = custom_data["length"].get("value", "")
+                            length_units = custom_data["length"].get("units", "minutes")
+                            program_xml.append(f'    <length units="{html.escape(length_units)}">{html.escape(str(length_value))}</length>')
+
+                        if "video" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["video"], dict):
+                            program_xml.append("    <video>")
+                            for attr in ['present', 'colour', 'aspect', 'quality']:
+                                if attr in custom_data["video"]:
+                                    program_xml.append(f"      <{attr}>{html.escape(custom_data['video'][attr])}</{attr}>")
+                            program_xml.append("    </video>")
+
+                        if "audio" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["audio"], dict):
+                            program_xml.append("    <audio>")
+                            for attr in ['present', 'stereo']:
+                                if attr in custom_data["audio"]:
+                                    program_xml.append(f"      <{attr}>{html.escape(custom_data['audio'][attr])}</{attr}>")
+                            program_xml.append("    </audio>")
+
+                        if "subtitles" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["subtitles"], list):
+                            for subtitle in custom_data["subtitles"]:
+                                if isinstance(subtitle, dict):
+                                    subtitle_type = subtitle.get("type", "")
+                                    type_attr = f' type="{html.escape(subtitle_type)}"' if subtitle_type else ""
+                                    program_xml.append(f"    <subtitles{type_attr}>")
+                                    if "language" in subtitle:
+                                        program_xml.append(f"      <language>{html.escape(subtitle['language'])}</language>")
+                                    program_xml.append("    </subtitles>")
+
+                        if "rating" in custom_data:
+                            rating_system = custom_data.get("rating_system", "TV Parental Guidelines")
+                            program_xml.append(f'    <rating system="{html.escape(rating_system)}">')
+                            program_xml.append(f'      <value>{html.escape(custom_data["rating"])}</value>')
+                            program_xml.append(f"    </rating>")
+
+                        if "star_ratings" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["star_ratings"], list):
+                            for star_rating in custom_data["star_ratings"]:
+                                if isinstance(star_rating, dict) and "value" in star_rating:
+                                    system_attr = f' system="{html.escape(star_rating["system"])}"' if "system" in star_rating else ""
+                                    program_xml.append(f"    <star-rating{system_attr}>")
+                                    program_xml.append(f"      <value>{html.escape(star_rating['value'])}</value>")
+                                    program_xml.append("    </star-rating>")
+
+                        if "reviews" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["reviews"], list):
+                            for review in custom_data["reviews"]:
+                                if isinstance(review, dict) and "content" in review:
+                                    review_type = review.get("type", "text")
+                                    attrs = [f'type="{html.escape(review_type)}"']
+                                    if "source" in review:
+                                        attrs.append(f'source="{html.escape(review["source"])}"')
+                                    if "reviewer" in review:
+                                        attrs.append(f'reviewer="{html.escape(review["reviewer"])}"')
+                                    attr_str = " ".join(attrs)
+                                    program_xml.append(f'    <review {attr_str}>{html.escape(review["content"])}</review>')
+
+                        if "images" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["images"], list):
+                            for image in custom_data["images"]:
+                                if isinstance(image, dict) and "url" in image:
+                                    attrs = []
+                                    for attr in ['type', 'size', 'orient', 'system']:
+                                        if attr in image:
+                                            attrs.append(f'{attr}="{html.escape(image[attr])}"')
+                                    attr_str = " " + " ".join(attrs) if attrs else ""
+                                    program_xml.append(f'    <image{attr_str}>{html.escape(image["url"])}</image>')
+
+                        # Add enhanced credits handling
+                        if "credits" in custom_data:
+                            program_xml.append("    <credits>")
+                            credits = custom_data["credits"]
+
+                            for role in ['director', 'writer', 'adapter', 'producer', 'composer', 'editor', 'presenter', 'commentator', 'guest']:
+                                if role in credits:
+                                    people = credits[role]
+                                    if isinstance(people, list):
+                                        for person in people:
+                                            program_xml.append(f"      <{role}>{html.escape(person)}</{role}>")
+                                    else:
+                                        program_xml.append(f"      <{role}>{html.escape(people)}</{role}>")
+
+                            # Handle actors separately to include role and guest attributes
+                            if "actor" in credits:
+                                actors = credits["actor"]
+                                if isinstance(actors, list):
+                                    for actor in actors:
+                                        if isinstance(actor, dict):
+                                            name = actor.get("name", "")
+                                            role_attr = f' role="{html.escape(actor["role"])}"' if "role" in actor else ""
+                                            guest_attr = ' guest="yes"' if actor.get("guest") else ""
+                                            program_xml.append(f"      <actor{role_attr}{guest_attr}>{html.escape(name)}</actor>")
+                                        else:
+                                            program_xml.append(f"      <actor>{html.escape(actor)}</actor>")
+                                else:
+                                    program_xml.append(f"      <actor>{html.escape(actors)}</actor>")
+
+                            program_xml.append("    </credits>")
+
+                        if "date" in custom_data:
+                            program_xml.append(f'    <date>{html.escape(custom_data["date"])}</date>')
+
+                        if "country" in custom_data:
+                            program_xml.append(f'    <country>{html.escape(custom_data["country"])}</country>')
+
+                        if "icon" in custom_data:
+                            program_xml.append(f'    <icon src="{html.escape(custom_data["icon"])}" />')
+                        elif "sd_icon" in custom_data:
+                            program_xml.append(f'    <icon src="{html.escape(_poster_url_base)}{prog["id"]}/poster/" />')
+
+                        # Add special flags as proper tags with enhanced handling
+                        if custom_data.get("previously_shown", False):
+                            prev_shown_details = custom_data.get("previously_shown_details", {})
+                            attrs = []
+                            if "start" in prev_shown_details:
+                                attrs.append(f'start="{html.escape(prev_shown_details["start"])}"')
+                            if "channel" in prev_shown_details:
+                                attrs.append(f'channel="{html.escape(prev_shown_details["channel"])}"')
+                            attr_str = " " + " ".join(attrs) if attrs else ""
+                            program_xml.append(f"    <previously-shown{attr_str} />")
+
+                        if custom_data.get("premiere", False):
+                            premiere_text = custom_data.get("premiere_text", "")
+                            if premiere_text:
+                                program_xml.append(f"    <premiere>{html.escape(premiere_text)}</premiere>")
+                            else:
+                                program_xml.append("    <premiere />")
+
+                        if custom_data.get("last_chance", False):
+                            last_chance_text = custom_data.get("last_chance_text", "")
+                            if last_chance_text:
+                                program_xml.append(f"    <last-chance>{html.escape(last_chance_text)}</last-chance>")
+                            else:
+                                program_xml.append("    <last-chance />")
+
+                        if custom_data.get("new", False):
+                            program_xml.append("    <new />")
+
+                        if custom_data.get('live', False):
+                            program_xml.append('    <live />')
+
+                    program_xml.append("  </programme>")
+
+                    xml_text = '\n'.join(program_xml)
+                    pending.append((prog['start_time'], prog['id'], xml_text))
+
+                del program_chunk
+
+            yield from flush_pending()
+
+            if program_batch:
+                yield '\n'.join(program_batch) + '\n'
+
+        del real_epg_map
+
+        for channel_id, pattern_match_name, epg_source in dummy_program_list:
+            program_length_hours = 4
+            dummy_programs = generate_dummy_programs(
+                channel_id, pattern_match_name,
+                num_days=dummy_days,
+                program_length_hours=program_length_hours,
+                epg_source=epg_source,
+                export_lookback=lookback_cutoff,
+                export_cutoff=cutoff_date,
+            )
+            if not dummy_programs:
+                continue
+            dummy_batch = []
+            for program in dummy_programs:
+                start_str = program['start_time'].strftime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S %z")
+                stop_str = program['end_time'].strftime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S %z")
+                lines = [
+                    f'  <programme start="{start_str}" stop="{stop_str}" channel="{html.escape(channel_id)}">',
+                    f"    <title>{html.escape(program['title'])}</title>",
+                ]
+                if program.get('sub_title'):
+                    lines.append(f"    <sub-title>{html.escape(program['sub_title'])}</sub-title>")
+                lines.append(f"    <desc>{html.escape(program['description'])}</desc>")
+                custom_data = program.get('custom_properties', {})
+                if 'categories' in custom_data:
+                    for cat in custom_data['categories']:
+                        lines.append(f"    <category>{html.escape(cat)}</category>")
+                if 'date' in custom_data:
+                    lines.append(f"    <date>{html.escape(custom_data['date'])}</date>")
+                if custom_data.get('live', False):
+                    lines.append("    <live />")
+                if custom_data.get('new', False):
+                    lines.append("    <new />")
+                if 'icon' in custom_data:
+                    lines.append(f'    <icon src="{html.escape(custom_data["icon"])}" />')
+                lines.append("  </programme>")
+                dummy_batch.append('\n'.join(lines))
+                if len(dummy_batch) >= batch_size:
+                    yield '\n'.join(dummy_batch) + '\n'
+                    dummy_batch = []
+            del dummy_programs
+            if dummy_batch:
+                yield '\n'.join(dummy_batch) + '\n'
+
+        del dummy_program_list
+
+        yield "</tv>\n"
+
+        from apps.output.views import get_client_identifier
+
+        client_id, client_ip, user_agent = get_client_identifier(request)
+        event_cache_key = f"epg_download:{user.username if user else 'anonymous'}:{profile_name or 'all'}:{client_id}"
+
+        def _log_epg_download():
+            from django.core.cache import cache as event_cache
+
+            if not event_cache.get(event_cache_key):
+                log_system_event(
+                    event_type='epg_download',
+                    profile=profile_name or 'all',
+                    user=user.username if user else 'anonymous',
+                    channels=channel_count,
+                    client_ip=client_ip,
+                    user_agent=user_agent,
+                )
+                event_cache.set(event_cache_key, True, 2)
+
+        try:
+            from core.utils import _is_gevent_monkey_patched
+
+            if _is_gevent_monkey_patched():
+                import gevent
+
+                gevent.spawn(_log_epg_download)
+            else:
+                _log_epg_download()
+        except Exception:
+            _log_epg_download()
+
+    def build_epg_stream():
+        try:
+            yield from epg_generator()
+        finally:
+            _epg_export_teardown()
+
+    return stream_cached_response(
+        content_cache_key,
+        build_epg_stream,
+        content_type="application/xml",
+        filename="Dispatcharr.xml",
+    )
diff --git a/apps/output/streaming_chunk_cache.py b/apps/output/streaming_chunk_cache.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..4373f5ce
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/output/streaming_chunk_cache.py
@@ -0,0 +1,239 @@
+"""Single-flight Redis chunk cache for large streaming HTTP responses."""
+
+import logging
+import time
+
+from django.http import StreamingHttpResponse
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+STATUS_BUILDING = "building"
+STATUS_READY = "ready"
+STATUS_ERROR = "error"
+
+DEFAULT_CACHE_TTL = 300
+DEFAULT_LOCK_TTL = 120
+DEFAULT_POLL_INTERVAL = 0.05
+DEFAULT_MAX_FOLLOWER_WAIT = 600
+
+
+def _chunks_key(base_key):
+    return f"{base_key}:chunks"
+
+
+def _ready_key(base_key):
+    return f"{base_key}:ready"
+
+
+def _status_key(base_key):
+    return f"{base_key}:status"
+
+
+def _lock_key(base_key):
+    return f"{base_key}:lock"
+
+
+def _decode_chunk(chunk):
+    if chunk is None:
+        return None
+    if isinstance(chunk, bytes):
+        return chunk.decode("utf-8")
+    return chunk
+
+
+def _encode_chunk(chunk):
+    if isinstance(chunk, bytes):
+        return chunk
+    return chunk.encode("utf-8")
+
+
+def _poll_wait(interval):
+    try:
+        from core.utils import _is_gevent_monkey_patched
+
+        if _is_gevent_monkey_patched():
+            import gevent
+
+            gevent.sleep(interval)
+            return
+    except ImportError:
+        pass
+    time.sleep(interval)
+
+
+def _get_redis():
+    from django_redis import get_redis_connection
+
+    return get_redis_connection("default")
+
+
+def _get_status(redis, base_key):
+    raw = redis.get(_status_key(base_key))
+    if raw is None:
+        return None
+    return _decode_chunk(raw)
+
+
+def _clear_build_keys(redis, base_key):
+    redis.delete(
+        _chunks_key(base_key),
+        _status_key(base_key),
+        _ready_key(base_key),
+        _lock_key(base_key),
+    )
+
+
+def _try_acquire_lock(redis, base_key, lock_ttl):
+    return bool(redis.set(_lock_key(base_key), "1", nx=True, ex=lock_ttl))
+
+
+def _refresh_build_ttl(redis, base_key, lock_ttl):
+    redis.expire(_lock_key(base_key), lock_ttl)
+    redis.expire(_status_key(base_key), lock_ttl)
+    redis.expire(_chunks_key(base_key), lock_ttl)
+
+
+def _stream_ready(redis, base_key):
+    offset = 0
+    chunks_key = _chunks_key(base_key)
+    while True:
+        chunk = redis.lindex(chunks_key, offset)
+        if chunk is None:
+            break
+        yield _decode_chunk(chunk)
+        offset += 1
+
+
+def _stream_build(redis, base_key, source, cache_ttl, lock_ttl):
+    """Leader: stream to client and append each chunk to Redis."""
+    chunks_key = _chunks_key(base_key)
+    status_key = _status_key(base_key)
+    try:
+        from django.core.cache import cache as django_cache
+
+        django_cache.delete(base_key)  # clear any non-chunked entry under this key
+        redis.delete(chunks_key, _ready_key(base_key))
+        redis.set(status_key, STATUS_BUILDING, ex=lock_ttl)
+        refresh_interval = max(1, lock_ttl // 4)
+        last_refresh = 0.0
+        for chunk in source():
+            redis.rpush(chunks_key, _encode_chunk(chunk))
+            now = time.monotonic()
+            if now - last_refresh >= refresh_interval:
+                _refresh_build_ttl(redis, base_key, lock_ttl)
+                last_refresh = now
+            yield chunk
+        redis.set(status_key, STATUS_READY)
+        redis.set(_ready_key(base_key), "1")
+        redis.expire(chunks_key, cache_ttl)
+        redis.expire(status_key, cache_ttl)
+        redis.expire(_ready_key(base_key), cache_ttl)
+        logger.debug("Cached response in %s chunks", redis.llen(chunks_key))
+    except Exception:
+        logger.exception("Chunk cache build failed for %s", base_key)
+        redis.delete(chunks_key)
+        redis.set(status_key, STATUS_ERROR, ex=60)
+        raise
+    finally:
+        redis.delete(_lock_key(base_key))
+
+
+def _stream_follow(redis, base_key, source, cache_ttl, lock_ttl, poll_interval, max_follower_wait):
+    """Follower: read chunks as the leader writes them."""
+    offset = 0
+    deadline = time.monotonic() + max_follower_wait
+    idle_polls = 0
+    chunks_key = _chunks_key(base_key)
+    lock_key = _lock_key(base_key)
+
+    while True:
+        chunk = redis.lindex(chunks_key, offset)
+        if chunk is not None:
+            idle_polls = 0
+            yield _decode_chunk(chunk)
+            offset += 1
+            continue
+
+        status = _get_status(redis, base_key)
+        if status == STATUS_READY:
+            break
+
+        if status == STATUS_ERROR:
+            _clear_build_keys(redis, base_key)
+            if offset == 0 and _try_acquire_lock(redis, base_key, lock_ttl):
+                yield from _stream_build(redis, base_key, source, cache_ttl, lock_ttl)
+                return
+            raise RuntimeError("Chunk cache build failed")
+
+        if time.monotonic() >= deadline:
+            if offset == 0 and _try_acquire_lock(redis, base_key, lock_ttl):
+                logger.warning("Chunk cache follower timed out; rebuilding %s", base_key)
+                yield from _stream_build(redis, base_key, source, cache_ttl, lock_ttl)
+                return
+            logger.warning("Chunk cache follower timed out after partial read for %s", base_key)
+            break
+
+        lock_active = bool(redis.exists(lock_key))
+        if status != STATUS_BUILDING and not lock_active:
+            idle_polls += 1
+            if offset == 0 and idle_polls >= max(1, int(1.0 / poll_interval)):
+                if _try_acquire_lock(redis, base_key, lock_ttl):
+                    logger.warning("Chunk cache leader lost; rebuilding %s", base_key)
+                    yield from _stream_build(redis, base_key, source, cache_ttl, lock_ttl)
+                    return
+        else:
+            idle_polls = 0
+
+        _poll_wait(poll_interval)
+
+
+def stream_cached_response(
+    cache_key,
+    source,
+    *,
+    content_type="application/xml",
+    filename=None,
+    cache_ttl=DEFAULT_CACHE_TTL,
+    lock_ttl=DEFAULT_LOCK_TTL,
+    poll_interval=DEFAULT_POLL_INTERVAL,
+    max_follower_wait=DEFAULT_MAX_FOLLOWER_WAIT,
+    redis=None,
+):
+    """
+    Stream a large response with single-flight Redis chunk caching.
+
+    ``source`` must be a callable returning a chunk iterator. Only the leader
+    invokes it; concurrent followers replay chunks already written to Redis, so
+    the expensive ``source`` runs at most once per ``cache_key``.
+    """
+    if redis is None:
+        redis = _get_redis()
+
+    if redis.get(_ready_key(cache_key)):
+        logger.debug("Serving response from chunk cache")
+        stream = _stream_ready(redis, cache_key)
+    else:
+        status = _get_status(redis, cache_key)
+        if status == STATUS_ERROR:
+            _clear_build_keys(redis, cache_key)
+
+        if _try_acquire_lock(redis, cache_key, lock_ttl):
+            logger.debug("Building response (cache leader)")
+            stream = _stream_build(redis, cache_key, source, cache_ttl, lock_ttl)
+        else:
+            logger.debug("Following in-flight cache build")
+            stream = _stream_follow(
+                redis,
+                cache_key,
+                source,
+                cache_ttl,
+                lock_ttl,
+                poll_interval,
+                max_follower_wait,
+            )
+
+    response = StreamingHttpResponse(stream, content_type=content_type)
+    if filename:
+        response["Content-Disposition"] = f'attachment; filename="{filename}"'
+    response["Cache-Control"] = "no-cache"
+    return response
diff --git a/apps/output/test_streaming_chunk_cache.py b/apps/output/test_streaming_chunk_cache.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..599501b7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/output/test_streaming_chunk_cache.py
@@ -0,0 +1,187 @@
+import threading
+import time
+from unittest import TestCase
+
+from apps.output.streaming_chunk_cache import (
+    STATUS_BUILDING,
+    STATUS_READY,
+    _chunks_key,
+    _lock_key,
+    _ready_key,
+    _status_key,
+    stream_cached_response,
+)
+
+
+class FakeRedis:
+    """Minimal Redis stand-in for chunk-cache unit tests."""
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self._strings = {}
+        self._lists = {}
+        self._expires_at = {}
+
+    def _purge_expired(self):
+        now = time.monotonic()
+        expired = [key for key, deadline in self._expires_at.items() if deadline <= now]
+        for key in expired:
+            self._strings.pop(key, None)
+            self._lists.pop(key, None)
+            self._expires_at.pop(key, None)
+
+    def get(self, key):
+        self._purge_expired()
+        return self._strings.get(key)
+
+    def set(self, key, value, nx=False, ex=None):
+        self._purge_expired()
+        if nx and key in self._strings:
+            return None
+        self._strings[key] = value
+        if ex is not None:
+            self._expires_at[key] = time.monotonic() + ex
+        return True
+
+    def delete(self, *keys):
+        for key in keys:
+            self._strings.pop(key, None)
+            self._lists.pop(key, None)
+            self._expires_at.pop(key, None)
+
+    def exists(self, key):
+        self._purge_expired()
+        return key in self._strings or key in self._lists
+
+    def expire(self, key, ttl):
+        if key in self._strings or key in self._lists:
+            self._expires_at[key] = time.monotonic() + ttl
+        return True
+
+    def rpush(self, key, value):
+        self._lists.setdefault(key, []).append(value)
+
+    def lindex(self, key, offset):
+        items = self._lists.get(key, [])
+        if offset < len(items):
+            return items[offset]
+        return None
+
+    def llen(self, key):
+        return len(self._lists.get(key, []))
+
+
+def _consume(response):
+    return b"".join(response.streaming_content).decode("utf-8")
+
+
+class StreamingChunkCacheTests(TestCase):
+    def test_leader_caches_chunks_and_sets_ready(self):
+        redis = FakeRedis()
+        calls = []
+
+        def source():
+            calls.append(1)
+            yield "<tv>"
+            yield "</tv>"
+
+        body = _consume(stream_cached_response("cache:test", source, redis=redis))
+
+        self.assertEqual(body, "<tv></tv>")
+        self.assertEqual(calls, [1])
+        self.assertEqual(redis.get(_ready_key("cache:test")), "1")
+        self.assertEqual(redis.get(_status_key("cache:test")), STATUS_READY)
+        self.assertEqual(redis.llen(_chunks_key("cache:test")), 2)
+        self.assertFalse(redis.exists(_lock_key("cache:test")))
+
+    def test_cache_hit_skips_source(self):
+        redis = FakeRedis()
+        calls = []
+
+        def source():
+            calls.append(1)
+            yield "<tv>"
+            yield "</tv>"
+
+        _consume(stream_cached_response("cache:test", source, redis=redis))
+        calls.clear()
+        body = _consume(stream_cached_response("cache:test", source, redis=redis))
+
+        self.assertEqual(body, "<tv></tv>")
+        self.assertEqual(calls, [])
+
+    def test_follower_reads_leader_chunks_without_rebuilding(self):
+        redis = FakeRedis()
+        base = "cache:follow"
+        leader_started = threading.Event()
+        rebuild_calls = []
+
+        def slow_source():
+            rebuild_calls.append(1)
+            leader_started.set()
+            yield "a"
+            time.sleep(0.05)
+            yield "b"
+
+        def forbidden_source():
+            rebuild_calls.append(2)
+            yield "SHOULD_NOT_RUN"
+
+        def leader():
+            _consume(
+                stream_cached_response(
+                    base,
+                    slow_source,
+                    redis=redis,
+                    poll_interval=0.01,
+                )
+            )
+
+        leader_thread = threading.Thread(target=leader)
+        leader_thread.start()
+        leader_started.wait(timeout=5)
+        follower_body = _consume(
+            stream_cached_response(
+                base,
+                forbidden_source,
+                redis=redis,
+                poll_interval=0.01,
+            )
+        )
+        leader_thread.join(timeout=5)
+
+        self.assertEqual(follower_body, "ab")
+        self.assertEqual(rebuild_calls, [1])
+
+    def test_only_one_leader_when_two_clients_start_together(self):
+        redis = FakeRedis()
+        build_calls = []
+        barrier = threading.Barrier(2)
+        results = {}
+
+        def source():
+            build_calls.append(threading.current_thread().name)
+            yield "x"
+
+        def worker():
+            barrier.wait()
+            results[threading.current_thread().name] = _consume(
+                stream_cached_response(
+                    "cache:race",
+                    source,
+                    redis=redis,
+                    poll_interval=0.01,
+                )
+            )
+
+        threads = [
+            threading.Thread(target=worker, name="t1"),
+            threading.Thread(target=worker, name="t2"),
+        ]
+        for thread in threads:
+            thread.start()
+        for thread in threads:
+            thread.join(timeout=10)
+
+        self.assertEqual(results["t1"], "x")
+        self.assertEqual(results["t2"], "x")
+        self.assertEqual(len(build_calls), 1)
diff --git a/apps/output/tests.py b/apps/output/tests.py
index b1c7d589..25a38d18 100644
--- a/apps/output/tests.py
+++ b/apps/output/tests.py
@@ -1,31 +1,131 @@
-from django.test import TestCase, Client
+from django.test import TestCase, Client, SimpleTestCase, RequestFactory
 from django.urls import reverse
-from apps.channels.models import Channel, ChannelGroup
+from unittest import skipUnless
+from unittest.mock import patch
+from uuid import uuid4
+from django.db import connection
+from django.test.utils import CaptureQueriesContext
+from apps.channels.models import Channel, ChannelGroup, ChannelProfile, ChannelProfileMembership
 from apps.epg.models import EPGData, EPGSource
+from apps.accounts.models import User
+from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount
+from apps.output.views import xc_get_series, xc_get_vod_streams
+from apps.vod.models import (
+    M3UMovieRelation,
+    M3USeriesRelation,
+    Movie,
+    Series,
+    VODCategory,
+    VODLogo,
+)
 import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET
+from datetime import timedelta
+
+
+def _response_text(response):
+    """Read body from HttpResponse or StreamingHttpResponse."""
+    if getattr(response, "streaming", False):
+        return b"".join(response.streaming_content).decode()
+    return response.content.decode()
+
+
+def _epg_response_without_redis(cache_key, source, **kwargs):
+    """Test helper: stream EPG directly without Redis chunk caching."""
+    from django.http import StreamingHttpResponse
+
+    response = StreamingHttpResponse(source(), content_type="application/xml")
+    response["Content-Disposition"] = 'attachment; filename="Dispatcharr.xml"'
+    response["Cache-Control"] = "no-cache"
+    return response
+
+
+class OutputEndpointTestMixin:
+    """Isolate HTTP endpoint tests from network ACL, logging, DB teardown, and Redis."""
 
-class OutputM3UTest(TestCase):
     def setUp(self):
+        super().setUp()
+        self._network_patch = patch(
+            "apps.output.views.network_access_allowed",
+            return_value=True,
+        )
+        self._epg_teardown_patch = patch("apps.output.epg._epg_export_teardown")
+        self._log_event_patch = patch("apps.output.views.log_system_event")
+        self._epg_log_event_patch = patch("apps.output.epg.log_system_event")
+        self._close_db_patch = patch("django.db.close_old_connections")
+        self._epg_cache_patch = patch(
+            "apps.output.epg.stream_cached_response",
+            side_effect=_epg_response_without_redis,
+        )
+        self._network_patch.start()
+        self._epg_teardown_patch.start()
+        self._log_event_patch.start()
+        self._epg_log_event_patch.start()
+        self._close_db_patch.start()
+        self._epg_cache_patch.start()
+
+    def tearDown(self):
+        from django.core.cache import cache
+
+        cache.clear()
+        self._epg_cache_patch.stop()
+        self._close_db_patch.stop()
+        self._epg_log_event_patch.stop()
+        self._log_event_patch.stop()
+        self._epg_teardown_patch.stop()
+        self._network_patch.stop()
+        super().tearDown()
+
+    def _create_isolated_profile(self, prefix):
+        """New profiles auto-include every channel via signal; clear that for tests."""
+        profile = ChannelProfile.objects.create(name=f"{prefix}-{uuid4().hex[:8]}")
+        ChannelProfileMembership.objects.filter(channel_profile=profile).delete()
+        return profile
+
+    def _add_channel_to_profile(self, profile, group, **kwargs):
+        channel = Channel.objects.create(channel_group=group, **kwargs)
+        ChannelProfileMembership.objects.create(
+            channel_profile=profile,
+            channel=channel,
+            enabled=True,
+        )
+        return channel
+
+
+class OutputM3UTest(OutputEndpointTestMixin, TestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        super().setUp()
         self.client = Client()
-    
+        self.group = ChannelGroup.objects.create(name=f"M3U Group {uuid4().hex[:8]}")
+        self.profile = self._create_isolated_profile("m3u")
+        self._add_channel_to_profile(
+            self.profile,
+            self.group,
+            channel_number=1.0,
+            name="Test M3U Channel",
+        )
+
+    def _m3u_url(self):
+        return reverse("output:m3u_endpoint", kwargs={"profile_name": self.profile.name})
+
     def test_generate_m3u_response(self):
         """
         Test that the M3U endpoint returns a valid M3U file.
         """
-        url = reverse('output:generate_m3u')
-        response = self.client.get(url)
+        response = self.client.get(self._m3u_url())
         self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
-        content = response.content.decode()
+        content = _response_text(response)
         self.assertIn("#EXTM3U", content)
 
     def test_generate_m3u_response_post_empty_body(self):
         """
         Test that a POST request with an empty body returns 200 OK.
         """
-        url = reverse('output:generate_m3u')
-
-        response = self.client.post(url, data=None, content_type='application/x-www-form-urlencoded')
-        content = response.content.decode()
+        response = self.client.post(
+            self._m3u_url(),
+            data=None,
+            content_type="application/x-www-form-urlencoded",
+        )
+        content = _response_text(response)
 
         self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200, "POST with empty body should return 200 OK")
         self.assertIn("#EXTM3U", content)
@@ -34,35 +134,40 @@ class OutputM3UTest(TestCase):
         """
         Test that a POST request with a non-empty body returns 403 Forbidden.
         """
-        url = reverse('output:generate_m3u')
-
-        response = self.client.post(url, data={'evilstring': 'muhahaha'})
+        response = self.client.post(self._m3u_url(), data={"evilstring": "muhahaha"})
 
         self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 403, "POST with body should return 403 Forbidden")
-        self.assertIn("POST requests with body are not allowed, body is:", response.content.decode())
+        self.assertIn("POST requests with body are not allowed", _response_text(response))
 
 
-class OutputEPGXMLEscapingTest(TestCase):
+class OutputEPGXMLEscapingTest(OutputEndpointTestMixin, TestCase):
     """Test XML escaping of channel_id attributes in EPG generation"""
 
     def setUp(self):
+        super().setUp()
         self.client = Client()
-        self.group = ChannelGroup.objects.create(name="Test Group")
+        self.group = ChannelGroup.objects.create(name=f"Test Group {uuid4().hex[:8]}")
+        self.profile = self._create_isolated_profile("epg-xml")
+
+    def _add_channel(self, **kwargs):
+        return self._add_channel_to_profile(self.profile, self.group, **kwargs)
+
+    def _epg_url(self, query="tvg_id_source=tvg_id&days=0&prev_days=0"):
+        base = reverse("output:epg_endpoint", kwargs={"profile_name": self.profile.name})
+        return f"{base}?{query}"
 
     def test_channel_id_with_ampersand(self):
         """Test channel ID with ampersand is properly escaped"""
-        channel = Channel.objects.create(
+        self._add_channel(
             channel_number=1.0,
             name="Test Channel",
             tvg_id="News & Sports",
-            channel_group=self.group
         )
 
-        url = reverse('output:generate_epg') + '?tvg_id_source=tvg_id'
-        response = self.client.get(url)
+        response = self.client.get(self._epg_url())
 
         self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
-        content = response.content.decode()
+        content = _response_text(response)
 
         # Should contain escaped ampersand
         self.assertIn('id="News &amp; Sports"', content)
@@ -76,17 +181,15 @@ class OutputEPGXMLEscapingTest(TestCase):
 
     def test_channel_id_with_angle_brackets(self):
         """Test channel ID with < and > characters"""
-        channel = Channel.objects.create(
+        self._add_channel(
             channel_number=2.0,
             name="HD Channel",
             tvg_id="Channel <HD>",
-            channel_group=self.group
         )
 
-        url = reverse('output:generate_epg') + '?tvg_id_source=tvg_id'
-        response = self.client.get(url)
+        response = self.client.get(self._epg_url())
 
-        content = response.content.decode()
+        content = _response_text(response)
         self.assertIn('id="Channel &lt;HD&gt;"', content)
 
         try:
@@ -96,23 +199,28 @@ class OutputEPGXMLEscapingTest(TestCase):
 
     def test_channel_id_with_all_special_chars(self):
         """Test channel ID with all XML special characters"""
-        channel = Channel.objects.create(
+        expected_id = 'Test & "Special" <Chars>'
+        self._add_channel(
             channel_number=3.0,
             name="Complex Channel",
-            tvg_id='Test & "Special" <Chars>',
-            channel_group=self.group
+            tvg_id=expected_id,
         )
 
-        url = reverse('output:generate_epg') + '?tvg_id_source=tvg_id'
-        response = self.client.get(url)
+        response = self.client.get(self._epg_url())
 
-        content = response.content.decode()
+        content = _response_text(response)
         self.assertIn('id="Test &amp; &quot;Special&quot; &lt;Chars&gt;"', content)
 
         try:
             tree = ET.fromstring(content)
-            # Verify we can find the channel with correct ID in parsed tree
-            channel_elem = tree.find('.//channel[@id="Test & \\"Special\\" <Chars>"]')
+            channel_elem = next(
+                (
+                    elem
+                    for elem in tree.findall(".//channel")
+                    if elem.get("id") == expected_id
+                ),
+                None,
+            )
             self.assertIsNotNone(channel_elem)
         except ET.ParseError as e:
             self.fail(f"Generated EPG with all special chars is not valid XML: {e}")
@@ -121,25 +229,689 @@ class OutputEPGXMLEscapingTest(TestCase):
         """Test that programme elements also have escaped channel attributes"""
         epg_source = EPGSource.objects.create(name="Test EPG", source_type="dummy")
         epg_data = EPGData.objects.create(name="Test EPG Data", epg_source=epg_source)
-        channel = Channel.objects.create(
+        self._add_channel(
             channel_number=4.0,
             name="Program Test",
             tvg_id="News & Sports",
             epg_data=epg_data,
-            channel_group=self.group
         )
 
-        url = reverse('output:generate_epg') + '?tvg_id_source=tvg_id'
-        response = self.client.get(url)
+        response = self.client.get(self._epg_url())
 
-        content = response.content.decode()
+        content = _response_text(response)
 
         # Check programme elements have escaped channel attributes
         self.assertIn('channel="News &amp; Sports"', content)
 
         try:
             tree = ET.fromstring(content)
-            programmes = tree.findall('.//programme[@channel="News & Sports"]')
+            programmes = [
+                programme
+                for programme in tree.findall(".//programme")
+                if programme.get("channel") == "News & Sports"
+            ]
             self.assertGreater(len(programmes), 0)
         except ET.ParseError as e:
             self.fail(f"Generated EPG with programme elements is not valid XML: {e}")
+
+    def test_programmes_emitted_in_start_time_order(self):
+        """Programmes for a channel are emitted in start_time order, not insert order."""
+        from django.utils import timezone
+        from apps.epg.models import ProgramData
+
+        epg_source = EPGSource.objects.create(name="Real EPG", source_type="xmltv")
+        epg_data = EPGData.objects.create(name="Station", epg_source=epg_source, tvg_id="station1")
+        self._add_channel(
+            channel_number=149.0,
+            name="Food Network",
+            tvg_id="station1",
+            epg_data=epg_data,
+        )
+        now = timezone.now()
+        # Insert out of chronological order so id order != start_time order.
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=epg_data,
+            start_time=now + timedelta(days=3),
+            end_time=now + timedelta(days=3, hours=1),
+            title="Third",
+            tvg_id="station1",
+        )
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=epg_data,
+            start_time=now + timedelta(days=1),
+            end_time=now + timedelta(days=1, hours=1),
+            title="First",
+            tvg_id="station1",
+        )
+        ProgramData.objects.create(
+            epg=epg_data,
+            start_time=now + timedelta(days=2),
+            end_time=now + timedelta(days=2, hours=1),
+            title="Second",
+            tvg_id="station1",
+        )
+
+        content = _response_text(self.client.get(self._epg_url("tvg_id_source=tvg_id&days=7")))
+
+        self.assertLess(content.find('<title>First</title>'), content.find('<title>Second</title>'))
+        self.assertLess(content.find('<title>Second</title>'), content.find('<title>Third</title>'))
+
+
+class OutputEPGCustomDummyTest(TestCase):
+    """Custom dummy EPG must not fall back to default when pattern matched but event is outside window."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.group = ChannelGroup.objects.create(name="Sports Group")
+
+    def test_custom_dummy_outside_window_fills_with_ended_programmes(self):
+        from django.utils import timezone
+        from apps.output.views import generate_dummy_programs
+
+        epg_source = EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name="NHL Dummy",
+            source_type="dummy",
+            custom_properties={
+                "title_pattern": r"(?<league>.*)\s\d+:\s(?<team1>.*?)(?:\s+vs\s+)(?<team2>.*?)\s*@.*",
+                "time_pattern": r"(?<hour>\d{1,2}):(?<minute>\d{2})\s*(?<ampm>AM|PM)",
+                "date_pattern": r"@ (?<month>[A-Za-z]+)\s+(?<day>\d{1,2})",
+                "timezone": "US/Eastern",
+                "program_duration": 180,
+            },
+        )
+        channel_name = (
+            "NHL 01: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers @ April 16 07:30 PM ET"
+        )
+        now = timezone.now()
+        lookback = now - timedelta(days=7)
+
+        programs = generate_dummy_programs(
+            channel_id="nhl01",
+            channel_name=channel_name,
+            num_days=7,
+            epg_source=epg_source,
+            export_lookback=lookback,
+            export_cutoff=now + timedelta(days=7),
+        )
+
+        self.assertGreater(len(programs), 0)
+        self.assertTrue(
+            all(p['end_time'] >= lookback for p in programs),
+            "All programmes should fall inside the export window",
+        )
+        self.assertTrue(
+            any('Ended' in p['description'] for p in programs),
+            "Past events outside the window should still show ended filler",
+        )
+        for program in programs:
+            start = program['start_time']
+            self.assertEqual(start.second, 0)
+            self.assertEqual(start.microsecond, 0)
+            self.assertIn(
+                start.minute, (0, 30),
+                "Filler programmes should start on half-hour boundaries",
+            )
+        self.assertGreaterEqual(programs[0]['start_time'], lookback)
+
+    def test_custom_dummy_future_event_fills_grid_window_with_upcoming(self):
+        """Grid-style window: future event should show upcoming filler, not empty."""
+        from django.utils import timezone
+        from apps.output.epg import _programme_overlaps_export_window, generate_dummy_programs
+
+        epg_source = EPGSource.objects.create(
+            name="NHL Dummy Future",
+            source_type="dummy",
+            custom_properties={
+                "title_pattern": r"(?<league>.*)\s\d+:\s(?<team1>.*?)(?:\s+vs\s+)(?<team2>.*?)\s*@.*",
+                "time_pattern": r"(?<hour>\d{1,2}):(?<minute>\d{2})\s*(?<ampm>AM|PM)",
+                "date_pattern": r"@ (?<month>[A-Za-z]+)\s+(?<day>\d{1,2})",
+                "timezone": "US/Eastern",
+                "program_duration": 180,
+            },
+        )
+        now = timezone.now()
+        grid_start = now - timedelta(hours=1)
+        grid_end = now + timedelta(hours=24)
+        future = now + timedelta(days=3)
+        channel_name = (
+            f"NHL 01: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers @ "
+            f"{future.strftime('%B')} {future.day} 07:30 PM ET"
+        )
+
+        programs = generate_dummy_programs(
+            channel_id="nhl01",
+            channel_name=channel_name,
+            num_days=1,
+            epg_source=epg_source,
+            export_lookback=grid_start,
+            export_cutoff=grid_end,
+        )
+
+        self.assertGreater(len(programs), 0)
+        self.assertTrue(
+            all(
+                _programme_overlaps_export_window(
+                    p["start_time"], p["end_time"], grid_start, grid_end
+                )
+                for p in programs
+            ),
+            "All programmes should overlap the grid query window",
+        )
+        self.assertTrue(
+            any("Upcoming" in p.get("description", "") for p in programs),
+            "Future events outside the window should show upcoming filler",
+        )
+
+
+class OutputEPGHelperTest(SimpleTestCase):
+    def test_ceil_to_half_hour_on_boundary(self):
+        from django.utils import timezone
+        from apps.output.epg import _ceil_to_half_hour
+
+        dt = timezone.now().replace(minute=30, second=0, microsecond=0)
+        self.assertEqual(_ceil_to_half_hour(dt), dt)
+
+    def test_ceil_to_half_hour_rounds_up(self):
+        from django.utils import timezone
+        from apps.output.epg import _ceil_to_half_hour
+
+        dt = timezone.now().replace(minute=17, second=42, microsecond=123456)
+        aligned = _ceil_to_half_hour(dt)
+        self.assertEqual(aligned.minute, 30)
+        self.assertEqual(aligned.second, 0)
+        self.assertGreaterEqual(aligned, dt.replace(microsecond=0))
+
+    def test_ceil_to_half_hour_past_boundary_second(self):
+        from django.utils import timezone
+        from apps.output.epg import _ceil_to_half_hour
+
+        dt = timezone.now().replace(minute=0, second=52, microsecond=123456)
+        aligned = _ceil_to_half_hour(dt)
+        self.assertEqual(aligned.minute, 30)
+        self.assertEqual(aligned.second, 0)
+        self.assertGreaterEqual(aligned, dt.replace(microsecond=0))
+
+
+class XcVodSeriesDistinctTests(TestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+        self.user = User.objects.create_user(
+            username=f"xc-{uuid4().hex[:8]}",
+            password="pass",
+            custom_properties={"xc_password": "xcpass"},
+        )
+        self.request = self.factory.get("/player_api.php")
+
+    def _account(self, name, *, priority=0, is_active=True):
+        return M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name=name,
+            server_url="http://example.com",
+            priority=priority,
+            is_active=is_active,
+        )
+
+    def test_vod_streams_picks_highest_priority_relation(self):
+        low = self._account(f"low-{uuid4().hex[:6]}", priority=1)
+        high = self._account(f"high-{uuid4().hex[:6]}", priority=10)
+        movie = Movie.objects.create(name="Shared Movie", year=2020)
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=low,
+            movie=movie,
+            stream_id="low-stream",
+            container_extension="mkv",
+        )
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=high,
+            movie=movie,
+            stream_id="high-stream",
+            container_extension="mp4",
+        )
+
+        streams = xc_get_vod_streams(self.request, self.user)
+
+        self.assertEqual(len(streams), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(streams[0]["name"], "Shared Movie")
+        self.assertEqual(streams[0]["container_extension"], "mp4")
+
+    def test_vod_streams_excludes_inactive_accounts(self):
+        active = self._account(f"active-{uuid4().hex[:6]}", priority=1)
+        inactive = self._account(
+            f"inactive-{uuid4().hex[:6]}", priority=99, is_active=False
+        )
+        active_movie = Movie.objects.create(name="Active Movie")
+        inactive_movie = Movie.objects.create(name="Inactive Only Movie")
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=active,
+            movie=active_movie,
+            stream_id="active-1",
+        )
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=inactive,
+            movie=inactive_movie,
+            stream_id="inactive-1",
+        )
+
+        streams = xc_get_vod_streams(self.request, self.user)
+
+        names = {s["name"] for s in streams}
+        self.assertEqual(names, {"Active Movie"})
+
+    def test_vod_streams_category_filter(self):
+        account = self._account(f"acct-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        action = VODCategory.objects.create(name="Action", category_type="movie")
+        comedy = VODCategory.objects.create(name="Comedy", category_type="movie")
+        action_movie = Movie.objects.create(name="Action Movie")
+        comedy_movie = Movie.objects.create(name="Comedy Movie")
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account,
+            movie=action_movie,
+            category=action,
+            stream_id="action-1",
+        )
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account,
+            movie=comedy_movie,
+            category=comedy,
+            stream_id="comedy-1",
+        )
+
+        streams = xc_get_vod_streams(self.request, self.user, category_id=action.id)
+
+        self.assertEqual(len(streams), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(streams[0]["name"], "Action Movie")
+        self.assertEqual(streams[0]["category_id"], str(action.id))
+
+    def test_vod_streams_sorted_alphabetically_by_name(self):
+        account = self._account(f"acct-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        zebra = Movie.objects.create(name="Zebra Film")
+        apple = Movie.objects.create(name="Apple Film")
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account, movie=zebra, stream_id="z-1"
+        )
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account, movie=apple, stream_id="a-1"
+        )
+
+        streams = xc_get_vod_streams(self.request, self.user)
+
+        self.assertEqual([s["name"] for s in streams], ["Apple Film", "Zebra Film"])
+
+    def test_vod_streams_includes_metadata_fields(self):
+        account = self._account(f"acct-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        movie = Movie.objects.create(
+            name="Rich Movie",
+            description="A plot",
+            genre="Drama",
+            year=2021,
+            rating="8",
+            custom_properties={
+                "director": "Dir",
+                "actors": "Cast",
+                "release_date": "2021-01-01",
+                "youtube_trailer": "yt123",
+            },
+        )
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account,
+            movie=movie,
+            stream_id="rich-1",
+            container_extension="avi",
+        )
+
+        stream = xc_get_vod_streams(self.request, self.user)[0]
+
+        self.assertEqual(stream["plot"], "A plot")
+        self.assertEqual(stream["genre"], "Drama")
+        self.assertEqual(stream["year"], 2021)
+        self.assertEqual(stream["director"], "Dir")
+        self.assertEqual(stream["cast"], "Cast")
+        self.assertEqual(stream["release_date"], "2021-01-01")
+        self.assertEqual(stream["trailer"], "yt123")
+        self.assertEqual(stream["container_extension"], "avi")
+
+    def test_vod_streams_stream_icon_uses_logo_id_without_logo_join(self):
+        account = self._account(f"acct-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        logo = VODLogo.objects.create(name="Poster", url="http://example.com/poster.png")
+        movie = Movie.objects.create(name="Logo Movie", logo=logo)
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account,
+            movie=movie,
+            stream_id="logo-1",
+        )
+
+        stream = xc_get_vod_streams(self.request, self.user)[0]
+
+        self.assertIn(f"/{logo.id}/", stream["stream_icon"])
+
+    def test_series_picks_highest_priority_relation(self):
+        low = self._account(f"low-{uuid4().hex[:6]}", priority=1)
+        high = self._account(f"high-{uuid4().hex[:6]}", priority=10)
+        series = Series.objects.create(name="Shared Series", year=2019)
+        M3USeriesRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=low,
+            series=series,
+            external_series_id="low-series",
+        )
+        high_rel = M3USeriesRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=high,
+            series=series,
+            external_series_id="high-series",
+        )
+
+        results = xc_get_series(self.request, self.user)
+
+        self.assertEqual(len(results), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(results[0]["name"], "Shared Series")
+        self.assertEqual(results[0]["series_id"], high_rel.id)
+
+    def test_series_excludes_inactive_accounts(self):
+        active = self._account(f"active-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        inactive = self._account(f"inactive-{uuid4().hex[:6]}", is_active=False)
+        active_series = Series.objects.create(name="Active Series")
+        inactive_series = Series.objects.create(name="Inactive Only Series")
+        M3USeriesRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=active,
+            series=active_series,
+            external_series_id="active-s",
+        )
+        M3USeriesRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=inactive,
+            series=inactive_series,
+            external_series_id="inactive-s",
+        )
+
+        results = xc_get_series(self.request, self.user)
+
+        self.assertEqual({r["name"] for r in results}, {"Active Series"})
+
+    def test_series_sorted_alphabetically_by_name(self):
+        account = self._account(f"acct-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        z = Series.objects.create(name="Zulu Show")
+        a = Series.objects.create(name="Alpha Show")
+        M3USeriesRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account, series=z, external_series_id="z"
+        )
+        M3USeriesRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account, series=a, external_series_id="a"
+        )
+
+        results = xc_get_series(self.request, self.user)
+
+        self.assertEqual([r["name"] for r in results], ["Alpha Show", "Zulu Show"])
+
+    @skipUnless(connection.vendor == "postgresql", "PostgreSQL-specific query shape")
+    def test_vod_streams_dedupe_query_avoids_movie_join(self):
+        account = self._account(f"acct-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        movie = Movie.objects.create(name="Query Shape Movie")
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account, movie=movie, stream_id="qs-1"
+        )
+
+        with CaptureQueriesContext(connection) as ctx:
+            xc_get_vod_streams(self.request, self.user)
+
+        distinct_queries = [q for q in ctx.captured_queries if "DISTINCT" in q["sql"]]
+        self.assertEqual(len(distinct_queries), 1)
+        self.assertNotIn('"vod_movie"', distinct_queries[0]["sql"])
+        self.assertNotIn('"vod_vodlogo"', distinct_queries[0]["sql"])
+
+        fetch_queries = [
+            q
+            for q in ctx.captured_queries
+            if '"vod_movie"' in q["sql"] and "DISTINCT" not in q["sql"]
+        ]
+        self.assertGreaterEqual(len(fetch_queries), 1)
+        fetch_sql = fetch_queries[0]["sql"]
+        self.assertNotIn('"vod_vodlogo"', fetch_sql)
+        self.assertNotIn('"vod_vodcategory"', fetch_sql)
+
+    @skipUnless(connection.vendor == "postgresql", "PostgreSQL-specific query shape")
+    def test_series_dedupe_query_avoids_series_join(self):
+        account = self._account(f"acct-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        series = Series.objects.create(name="Query Shape Series")
+        M3USeriesRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account, series=series, external_series_id="qs-s"
+        )
+
+        with CaptureQueriesContext(connection) as ctx:
+            xc_get_series(self.request, self.user)
+
+        distinct_queries = [q for q in ctx.captured_queries if "DISTINCT" in q["sql"]]
+        self.assertEqual(len(distinct_queries), 1)
+        self.assertNotIn('"vod_series"', distinct_queries[0]["sql"])
+
+        fetch_queries = [
+            q
+            for q in ctx.captured_queries
+            if '"vod_series"' in q["sql"] and "DISTINCT" not in q["sql"]
+        ]
+        self.assertGreaterEqual(len(fetch_queries), 1)
+        fetch_sql = fetch_queries[0]["sql"]
+        self.assertNotIn('"vod_vodlogo"', fetch_sql)
+        self.assertNotIn('"vod_vodcategory"', fetch_sql)
+
+
+XC_VOD_STREAM_KEYS = frozenset({
+    "num", "name", "stream_type", "stream_id", "stream_icon", "rating",
+    "rating_5based", "added", "is_adult", "tmdb_id", "imdb_id", "trailer",
+    "plot", "genre", "year", "director", "cast", "release_date", "category_id",
+    "category_ids", "container_extension", "custom_sid", "direct_source",
+})
+
+XC_SERIES_KEYS = frozenset({
+    "num", "name", "series_id", "cover", "plot", "cast", "director", "genre",
+    "release_date", "releaseDate", "last_modified", "rating", "rating_5based",
+    "backdrop_path", "youtube_trailer", "episode_run_time", "category_id",
+    "category_ids", "tmdb_id", "imdb_id",
+})
+
+
+class XcVodSeriesRegressionTests(TestCase):
+    """Full output-shape and edge-case regressions for XC list endpoints."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+        self.user = User.objects.create_user(
+            username=f"xc-reg-{uuid4().hex[:8]}",
+            password="pass",
+            custom_properties={"xc_password": "xcpass"},
+        )
+        self.request = self.factory.get("/player_api.php")
+
+    def _account(self, name, *, priority=0):
+        return M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name=name,
+            server_url="http://example.com",
+            priority=priority,
+        )
+
+    def test_vod_streams_empty_library(self):
+        self.assertEqual(xc_get_vod_streams(self.request, self.user), [])
+
+    def test_series_empty_library(self):
+        self.assertEqual(xc_get_series(self.request, self.user), [])
+
+    def test_vod_streams_response_keys(self):
+        account = self._account(f"acct-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        movie = Movie.objects.create(name="Schema Movie", rating="10")
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account, movie=movie, stream_id="schema-1"
+        )
+
+        stream = xc_get_vod_streams(self.request, self.user)[0]
+
+        self.assertEqual(set(stream.keys()), XC_VOD_STREAM_KEYS)
+        self.assertEqual(stream["stream_type"], "movie")
+        self.assertEqual(stream["stream_id"], movie.id)
+        self.assertEqual(stream["rating_5based"], 5.0)
+        self.assertEqual(stream["custom_sid"], None)
+        self.assertEqual(stream["direct_source"], "")
+
+    def test_vod_streams_null_optional_fields(self):
+        account = self._account(f"acct-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        movie = Movie.objects.create(name="Sparse Movie")
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account,
+            movie=movie,
+            stream_id="sparse-1",
+            container_extension=None,
+        )
+
+        stream = xc_get_vod_streams(self.request, self.user)[0]
+
+        self.assertIsNone(stream["stream_icon"])
+        self.assertEqual(stream["category_id"], "0")
+        self.assertEqual(stream["category_ids"], [])
+        self.assertEqual(stream["container_extension"], "mp4")
+        self.assertEqual(stream["plot"], "")
+        self.assertEqual(stream["trailer"], "")
+        self.assertEqual(stream["tmdb_id"], "")
+        self.assertEqual(stream["imdb_id"], "")
+
+    def test_vod_streams_category_from_winning_relation(self):
+        """Category must come from the highest-priority relation, not any relation."""
+        low = self._account(f"low-{uuid4().hex[:6]}", priority=1)
+        high = self._account(f"high-{uuid4().hex[:6]}", priority=10)
+        action = VODCategory.objects.create(name="Action", category_type="movie")
+        comedy = VODCategory.objects.create(name="Comedy", category_type="movie")
+        movie = Movie.objects.create(name="Dual Category Movie")
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=low,
+            movie=movie,
+            category=action,
+            stream_id="low-cat",
+        )
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=high,
+            movie=movie,
+            category=comedy,
+            stream_id="high-cat",
+        )
+
+        stream = xc_get_vod_streams(self.request, self.user)[0]
+
+        self.assertEqual(stream["category_id"], str(comedy.id))
+        self.assertEqual(stream["category_ids"], [comedy.id])
+
+    def test_series_response_keys_and_metadata(self):
+        account = self._account(f"acct-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        logo = VODLogo.objects.create(name="Cover", url="http://example.com/cover.png")
+        category = VODCategory.objects.create(name="Drama", category_type="series")
+        series = Series.objects.create(
+            name="Schema Series",
+            description="Series plot",
+            genre="Sci-Fi",
+            year=2022,
+            rating="8",
+            tmdb_id="tm123",
+            imdb_id="tt123",
+            logo=logo,
+            custom_properties={
+                "cast": "Actor A",
+                "director": "Director B",
+                "release_date": "2022-06-01",
+                "backdrop_path": ["/img1.jpg"],
+                "youtube_trailer": "yt-series",
+                "episode_run_time": "45",
+            },
+        )
+        relation = M3USeriesRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account,
+            series=series,
+            category=category,
+            external_series_id="schema-s",
+        )
+
+        row = xc_get_series(self.request, self.user)[0]
+
+        self.assertEqual(set(row.keys()), XC_SERIES_KEYS)
+        self.assertEqual(row["series_id"], relation.id)
+        self.assertIn(f"/{logo.id}/", row["cover"])
+        self.assertEqual(row["plot"], "Series plot")
+        self.assertEqual(row["cast"], "Actor A")
+        self.assertEqual(row["director"], "Director B")
+        self.assertEqual(row["genre"], "Sci-Fi")
+        self.assertEqual(row["release_date"], "2022-06-01")
+        self.assertEqual(row["releaseDate"], "2022-06-01")
+        self.assertEqual(row["backdrop_path"], ["/img1.jpg"])
+        self.assertEqual(row["youtube_trailer"], "yt-series")
+        self.assertEqual(row["episode_run_time"], "45")
+        self.assertEqual(row["tmdb_id"], "tm123")
+        self.assertEqual(row["imdb_id"], "tt123")
+        self.assertEqual(row["category_id"], str(category.id))
+        self.assertEqual(row["category_ids"], [category.id])
+        self.assertEqual(row["last_modified"], str(int(relation.updated_at.timestamp())))
+
+    def test_series_null_optional_fields(self):
+        account = self._account(f"acct-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        series = Series.objects.create(name="Sparse Series")
+        M3USeriesRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account,
+            series=series,
+            external_series_id="sparse-s",
+        )
+
+        row = xc_get_series(self.request, self.user)[0]
+
+        self.assertIsNone(row["cover"])
+        self.assertEqual(row["category_id"], "0")
+        self.assertEqual(row["category_ids"], [])
+        self.assertEqual(row["release_date"], "")
+        self.assertEqual(row["releaseDate"], "")
+        self.assertEqual(row["backdrop_path"], [])
+        self.assertEqual(row["youtube_trailer"], "")
+        self.assertEqual(row["episode_run_time"], "")
+
+    def test_series_release_date_falls_back_to_year(self):
+        account = self._account(f"acct-{uuid4().hex[:6]}")
+        series = Series.objects.create(name="Year Only", year=2018)
+        M3USeriesRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account,
+            series=series,
+            external_series_id="year-s",
+        )
+
+        row = xc_get_series(self.request, self.user)[0]
+
+        self.assertEqual(row["release_date"], "2018")
+        self.assertEqual(row["releaseDate"], "2018")
+
+    def test_priority_tiebreaker_uses_lower_relation_id(self):
+        """Same priority: DISTINCT ON tie-breaks on relation id ascending."""
+        a1 = self._account(f"a1-{uuid4().hex[:6]}", priority=5)
+        a2 = self._account(f"a2-{uuid4().hex[:6]}", priority=5)
+        movie = Movie.objects.create(name="Tie Movie")
+        first = M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=a1,
+            movie=movie,
+            stream_id="first",
+            container_extension="mkv",
+        )
+        M3UMovieRelation.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=a2,
+            movie=movie,
+            stream_id="second",
+            container_extension="mp4",
+        )
+
+        stream = xc_get_vod_streams(self.request, self.user)[0]
+
+        self.assertEqual(stream["container_extension"], first.container_extension)
+
+
+class GenerateEpgPrevDaysTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    """Profile EPG keeps legacy prev_days=0 unless URL or user setting says otherwise."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+
+    @patch("apps.output.epg.stream_cached_response")
+    @patch("apps.output.epg.Channel.objects")
+    def test_non_xc_epg_defaults_prev_days_to_zero(self, _channels, mock_cache):
+        from apps.output.epg import generate_epg
+
+        mock_cache.side_effect = lambda cache_key, _source, **_kwargs: cache_key
+        request = self.factory.get("/epg/")
+
+        cache_key = generate_epg(request, profile_name="test", user=None)
+
+        self.assertIn(":p=0:", cache_key)
diff --git a/apps/output/views.py b/apps/output/views.py
index 8bcc37dc..a7e34c31 100644
--- a/apps/output/views.py
+++ b/apps/output/views.py
@@ -11,10 +11,9 @@ from apps.accounts.models import User
 from dispatcharr.utils import network_access_allowed
 from django.utils import timezone as django_timezone
 from django.shortcuts import get_object_or_404
-from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta, timezone as dt_timezone
 import html
 import time
-from tzlocal import get_localzone
 from urllib.parse import urlencode
 import base64
 import logging
@@ -23,11 +22,14 @@ import os
 from apps.m3u.utils import calculate_tuner_count
 from apps.proxy.utils import get_user_active_connections
 import regex
+from core.models import CoreSettings
 from core.utils import log_system_event, build_absolute_uri_with_port
 import hashlib
+from apps.output.epg import generate_epg, generate_dummy_programs
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
+
 def get_client_identifier(request):
     """Get client information including IP, user agent, and a unique hash identifier
 
@@ -112,6 +114,10 @@ def generate_m3u(request, profile_name=None, user=None):
     # Check if this is a POST request and the body is not empty (which we don't want to allow)
     logger.debug("Generating M3U for profile: %s, user: %s, method: %s", profile_name, user.username if user else "Anonymous", request.method)
 
+    if request.method == "POST" and request.body:
+        if request.body.decode() != '{}':
+            return HttpResponseForbidden("POST requests with body are not allowed.")
+
     # Check cache for recent identical request (helps with double-GET from browsers)
     from django.core.cache import cache
     cache_params = f"{profile_name or 'all'}:{user.username if user else 'anonymous'}:{request.GET.urlencode()}"
@@ -123,10 +129,6 @@ def generate_m3u(request, profile_name=None, user=None):
         response = HttpResponse(cached_content, content_type="audio/x-mpegurl")
         response["Content-Disposition"] = 'attachment; filename="channels.m3u"'
         return response
-    # Check if this is a POST request with data (which we don't want to allow)
-    if request.method == "POST" and request.body:
-        if request.body.decode() != '{}':
-            return HttpResponseForbidden("POST requests with body are not allowed.")
 
     if user is not None:
         if user.user_level < 10:
@@ -338,1630 +340,6 @@ def generate_m3u(request, profile_name=None, user=None):
     return response
 
 
-def generate_fallback_programs(channel_id, channel_name, now, num_days, program_length_hours, fallback_title, fallback_description):
-    """
-    Generate dummy programs using custom fallback templates when patterns don't match.
-
-    Args:
-        channel_id: Channel ID for the programs
-        channel_name: Channel name to use as fallback in templates
-        now: Current datetime (in UTC)
-        num_days: Number of days to generate programs for
-        program_length_hours: Length of each program in hours
-        fallback_title: Custom fallback title template (empty string if not provided)
-        fallback_description: Custom fallback description template (empty string if not provided)
-
-    Returns:
-        List of program dictionaries
-    """
-    programs = []
-
-    # Use custom fallback title or channel name as default
-    title = fallback_title if fallback_title else channel_name
-
-    # Use custom fallback description or a simple default message
-    if fallback_description:
-        description = fallback_description
-    else:
-        description = f"EPG information is currently unavailable for {channel_name}"
-
-    # Create programs for each day
-    for day in range(num_days):
-        day_start = now + timedelta(days=day)
-
-        # Create programs with specified length throughout the day
-        for hour_offset in range(0, 24, program_length_hours):
-            # Calculate program start and end times
-            start_time = day_start + timedelta(hours=hour_offset)
-            end_time = start_time + timedelta(hours=program_length_hours)
-
-            programs.append({
-                "channel_id": channel_id,
-                "start_time": start_time,
-                "end_time": end_time,
-                "title": title,
-                "description": description,
-            })
-
-    return programs
-
-
-def generate_dummy_programs(channel_id, channel_name, num_days=1, program_length_hours=4, epg_source=None):
-    """
-    Generate dummy EPG programs for channels.
-
-    If epg_source is provided and it's a custom dummy EPG with patterns,
-    use those patterns to generate programs from the channel title.
-    Otherwise, generate default dummy programs.
-
-    Args:
-        channel_id: Channel ID for the programs
-        channel_name: Channel title/name
-        num_days: Number of days to generate programs for
-        program_length_hours: Length of each program in hours
-        epg_source: Optional EPGSource for custom dummy EPG with patterns
-
-    Returns:
-        List of program dictionaries
-    """
-    # Get current time rounded to hour
-    now = django_timezone.now()
-    now = now.replace(minute=0, second=0, microsecond=0)
-
-    # Check if this is a custom dummy EPG with regex patterns
-    if epg_source and epg_source.source_type == 'dummy' and epg_source.custom_properties:
-        custom_programs = generate_custom_dummy_programs(
-            channel_id, channel_name, now, num_days,
-            epg_source.custom_properties
-        )
-        # If custom generation succeeded, return those programs
-        # If it returned empty (pattern didn't match), check for custom fallback templates
-        if custom_programs:
-            return custom_programs
-        else:
-            logger.info(f"Custom pattern didn't match for '{channel_name}', checking for custom fallback templates")
-
-            # Check if custom fallback templates are provided
-            custom_props = epg_source.custom_properties
-            fallback_title = custom_props.get('fallback_title_template', '').strip()
-            fallback_description = custom_props.get('fallback_description_template', '').strip()
-
-            # If custom fallback templates exist, use them instead of default
-            if fallback_title or fallback_description:
-                logger.info(f"Using custom fallback templates for '{channel_name}'")
-                return generate_fallback_programs(
-                    channel_id, channel_name, now, num_days,
-                    program_length_hours, fallback_title, fallback_description
-                )
-            else:
-                logger.info(f"No custom fallback templates found, using default dummy EPG")
-
-    # Default humorous program descriptions based on time of day
-    time_descriptions = {
-        (0, 4): [
-            f"Late Night with {channel_name} - Where insomniacs unite!",
-            f"The 'Why Am I Still Awake?' Show on {channel_name}",
-            f"Counting Sheep - A {channel_name} production for the sleepless",
-        ],
-        (4, 8): [
-            f"Dawn Patrol - Rise and shine with {channel_name}!",
-            f"Early Bird Special - Coffee not included",
-            f"Morning Zombies - Before coffee viewing on {channel_name}",
-        ],
-        (8, 12): [
-            f"Mid-Morning Meetings - Pretend you're paying attention while watching {channel_name}",
-            f"The 'I Should Be Working' Hour on {channel_name}",
-            f"Productivity Killer - {channel_name}'s daytime programming",
-        ],
-        (12, 16): [
-            f"Lunchtime Laziness with {channel_name}",
-            f"The Afternoon Slump - Brought to you by {channel_name}",
-            f"Post-Lunch Food Coma Theater on {channel_name}",
-        ],
-        (16, 20): [
-            f"Rush Hour - {channel_name}'s alternative to traffic",
-            f"The 'What's For Dinner?' Debate on {channel_name}",
-            f"Evening Escapism - {channel_name}'s remedy for reality",
-        ],
-        (20, 24): [
-            f"Prime Time Placeholder - {channel_name}'s finest not-programming",
-            f"The 'Netflix Was Too Complicated' Show on {channel_name}",
-            f"Family Argument Avoider - Courtesy of {channel_name}",
-        ],
-    }
-
-    programs = []
-
-    # Create programs for each day
-    for day in range(num_days):
-        day_start = now + timedelta(days=day)
-
-        # Create programs with specified length throughout the day
-        for hour_offset in range(0, 24, program_length_hours):
-            # Calculate program start and end times
-            start_time = day_start + timedelta(hours=hour_offset)
-            end_time = start_time + timedelta(hours=program_length_hours)
-
-            # Get the hour for selecting a description
-            hour = start_time.hour
-
-            # Find the appropriate time slot for description
-            for time_range, descriptions in time_descriptions.items():
-                start_range, end_range = time_range
-                if start_range <= hour < end_range:
-                    # Pick a description using the sum of the hour and day as seed
-                    # This makes it somewhat random but consistent for the same timeslot
-                    description = descriptions[(hour + day) % len(descriptions)]
-                    break
-            else:
-                # Fallback description if somehow no range matches
-                description = f"Placeholder program for {channel_name} - EPG data went on vacation"
-
-            programs.append({
-                "channel_id": channel_id,
-                "start_time": start_time,
-                "end_time": end_time,
-                "title": channel_name,
-                "description": description,
-            })
-
-    return programs
-
-
-def generate_custom_dummy_programs(channel_id, channel_name, now, num_days, custom_properties):
-    """
-    Generate programs using custom dummy EPG regex patterns.
-
-    Extracts information from channel title using regex patterns and generates
-    programs based on the extracted data.
-
-    TIMEZONE HANDLING:
-    ------------------
-    The timezone parameter specifies the timezone of the event times in your channel
-    titles using standard timezone names (e.g., 'US/Eastern', 'US/Pacific', 'Europe/London').
-    DST (Daylight Saving Time) is handled automatically by pytz.
-
-    Examples:
-    - Channel: "NHL 01: Bruins VS Maple Leafs @ 8:00PM ET"
-    - Set timezone = "US/Eastern"
-    - In October (DST): 8:00PM EDT → 12:00AM UTC (automatically uses UTC-4)
-    - In January (no DST): 8:00PM EST → 1:00AM UTC (automatically uses UTC-5)
-
-    Args:
-        channel_id: Channel ID for the programs
-        channel_name: Channel title to parse
-        now: Current datetime (in UTC)
-        num_days: Number of days to generate programs for
-        custom_properties: Dict with title_pattern, time_pattern, templates, etc.
-            - timezone: Timezone name (e.g., 'US/Eastern')
-
-    Returns:
-        List of program dictionaries with start_time/end_time in UTC
-    """
-    import pytz
-
-    logger.info(f"Generating custom dummy programs for channel: {channel_name}")
-
-    # Extract patterns from custom properties
-    title_pattern = custom_properties.get('title_pattern', '')
-    time_pattern = custom_properties.get('time_pattern', '')
-    date_pattern = custom_properties.get('date_pattern', '')
-
-    # Get timezone name (e.g., 'US/Eastern', 'US/Pacific', 'Europe/London')
-    timezone_value = custom_properties.get('timezone', 'UTC')
-    output_timezone_value = custom_properties.get('output_timezone', '')  # Optional: display times in different timezone
-    program_duration = custom_properties.get('program_duration', 180)  # Minutes
-    title_template = custom_properties.get('title_template', '')
-    subtitle_template = custom_properties.get('subtitle_template', '')
-    description_template = custom_properties.get('description_template', '')
-
-    # Templates for upcoming/ended programs
-    upcoming_title_template = custom_properties.get('upcoming_title_template', '')
-    upcoming_description_template = custom_properties.get('upcoming_description_template', '')
-    ended_title_template = custom_properties.get('ended_title_template', '')
-    ended_description_template = custom_properties.get('ended_description_template', '')
-
-    # Image URL templates
-    channel_logo_url_template = custom_properties.get('channel_logo_url', '')
-    program_poster_url_template = custom_properties.get('program_poster_url', '')
-
-    # EPG metadata options
-    category_string = custom_properties.get('category', '')
-    # Split comma-separated categories and strip whitespace, filter out empty strings
-    categories = [cat.strip() for cat in category_string.split(',') if cat.strip()] if category_string else []
-    include_date = custom_properties.get('include_date', True)
-    include_live = custom_properties.get('include_live', False)
-    include_new = custom_properties.get('include_new', False)
-
-    # Parse timezone name
-    try:
-        source_tz = pytz.timezone(timezone_value)
-        logger.debug(f"Using timezone: {timezone_value} (DST will be handled automatically)")
-    except pytz.exceptions.UnknownTimeZoneError:
-        logger.warning(f"Unknown timezone: {timezone_value}, defaulting to UTC")
-        source_tz = pytz.utc
-
-    # Parse output timezone if provided (for display purposes)
-    output_tz = None
-    if output_timezone_value:
-        try:
-            output_tz = pytz.timezone(output_timezone_value)
-            logger.debug(f"Using output timezone for display: {output_timezone_value}")
-        except pytz.exceptions.UnknownTimeZoneError:
-            logger.warning(f"Unknown output timezone: {output_timezone_value}, will use source timezone")
-            output_tz = None
-
-    if not title_pattern:
-        logger.warning(f"No title_pattern in custom_properties, falling back to default")
-        return []  # Return empty, will use default
-
-    logger.debug(f"Title pattern from DB: {repr(title_pattern)}")
-
-    # Convert PCRE/JavaScript named groups (?<name>) to Python format (?P<name>)
-    # This handles patterns created with JavaScript regex syntax
-    # Use negative lookahead to avoid matching lookbehind (?<=) and negative lookbehind (?<!)
-    title_pattern = regex.sub(r'\(\?<(?![=!])([^>]+)>', r'(?P<\1>', title_pattern)
-    logger.debug(f"Converted title pattern: {repr(title_pattern)}")
-
-    # Compile regex patterns using the enhanced regex module
-    # (supports variable-width lookbehinds like JavaScript)
-    try:
-        title_regex = regex.compile(title_pattern)
-    except Exception as e:
-        logger.error(f"Invalid title regex pattern after conversion: {e}")
-        logger.error(f"Pattern was: {repr(title_pattern)}")
-        return []
-
-    time_regex = None
-    if time_pattern:
-        # Convert PCRE/JavaScript named groups to Python format
-        # Use negative lookahead to avoid matching lookbehind (?<=) and negative lookbehind (?<!)
-        time_pattern = regex.sub(r'\(\?<(?![=!])([^>]+)>', r'(?P<\1>', time_pattern)
-        logger.debug(f"Converted time pattern: {repr(time_pattern)}")
-        try:
-            time_regex = regex.compile(time_pattern)
-        except Exception as e:
-            logger.warning(f"Invalid time regex pattern after conversion: {e}")
-            logger.warning(f"Pattern was: {repr(time_pattern)}")
-
-    # Compile date regex if provided
-    date_regex = None
-    if date_pattern:
-        # Convert PCRE/JavaScript named groups to Python format
-        # Use negative lookahead to avoid matching lookbehind (?<=) and negative lookbehind (?<!)
-        date_pattern = regex.sub(r'\(\?<(?![=!])([^>]+)>', r'(?P<\1>', date_pattern)
-        logger.debug(f"Converted date pattern: {repr(date_pattern)}")
-        try:
-            date_regex = regex.compile(date_pattern)
-        except Exception as e:
-            logger.warning(f"Invalid date regex pattern after conversion: {e}")
-            logger.warning(f"Pattern was: {repr(date_pattern)}")
-
-    # Try to match the channel name with the title pattern
-    # Use search() instead of match() to match JavaScript behavior where .match() searches anywhere in the string
-    title_match = title_regex.search(channel_name)
-    if not title_match:
-        logger.debug(f"Channel name '{channel_name}' doesn't match title pattern")
-        return []  # Return empty, will use default
-
-    groups = title_match.groupdict()
-    logger.debug(f"Title pattern matched. Groups: {groups}")
-
-    # Helper function to format template with matched groups
-    def format_template(template, groups, url_encode=False):
-        """Replace {groupname} placeholders with matched group values
-
-        Args:
-            template: Template string with {groupname} placeholders
-            groups: Dict of group names to values
-            url_encode: If True, URL encode the group values for safe use in URLs
-        """
-        if not template:
-            return ''
-        result = template
-        for key, value in groups.items():
-            if url_encode and value:
-                # URL encode the value to handle spaces and special characters
-                from urllib.parse import quote
-                encoded_value = quote(str(value), safe='')
-                result = result.replace(f'{{{key}}}', encoded_value)
-            else:
-                result = result.replace(f'{{{key}}}', str(value) if value else '')
-        return result
-
-    # Extract time from title if time pattern exists
-    time_info = None
-    time_groups = {}
-    if time_regex:
-        time_match = time_regex.search(channel_name)
-        if time_match:
-            time_groups = time_match.groupdict()
-            try:
-                hour = int(time_groups.get('hour'))
-                # Handle optional minute group - could be None if not captured
-                minute_value = time_groups.get('minute')
-                minute = int(minute_value) if minute_value is not None else 0
-                ampm = time_groups.get('ampm')
-                ampm = ampm.lower() if ampm else None
-
-                # Determine if this is 12-hour or 24-hour format
-                if ampm in ('am', 'pm'):
-                    # 12-hour format: convert to 24-hour
-                    if ampm == 'pm' and hour != 12:
-                        hour += 12
-                    elif ampm == 'am' and hour == 12:
-                        hour = 0
-                    logger.debug(f"Extracted time (12-hour): {hour}:{minute:02d} {ampm}")
-                else:
-                    # 24-hour format: hour is already in 24-hour format
-                    # Validate that it's actually a 24-hour time (0-23)
-                    if hour > 23:
-                        logger.warning(f"Invalid 24-hour time: {hour}. Must be 0-23.")
-                        hour = hour % 24  # Wrap around just in case
-                    logger.debug(f"Extracted time (24-hour): {hour}:{minute:02d}")
-
-                time_info = {'hour': hour, 'minute': minute}
-            except (ValueError, TypeError) as e:
-                logger.warning(f"Error parsing time: {e}")
-
-    # Extract date from title if date pattern exists
-    date_info = None
-    date_groups = {}
-    if date_regex:
-        date_match = date_regex.search(channel_name)
-        if date_match:
-            date_groups = date_match.groupdict()
-            try:
-                # Support various date group names: month, day, year
-                month_str = date_groups.get('month', '')
-                day_str = date_groups.get('day', '')
-                year_str = date_groups.get('year', '')
-
-                # Parse day - default to current day if empty or invalid
-                day = int(day_str) if day_str else now.day
-
-                # Parse year - default to current year if empty or invalid (matches frontend behavior)
-                year = int(year_str) if year_str else now.year
-
-                # Parse month - can be numeric (1-12) or text (Jan, January, etc.)
-                month = None
-                if month_str:
-                    if month_str.isdigit():
-                        month = int(month_str)
-                    else:
-                        # Try to parse text month names
-                        import calendar
-                        month_str_lower = month_str.lower()
-                        # Check full month names
-                        for i, month_name in enumerate(calendar.month_name):
-                            if month_name.lower() == month_str_lower:
-                                month = i
-                                break
-                        # Check abbreviated month names if not found
-                        if month is None:
-                            for i, month_abbr in enumerate(calendar.month_abbr):
-                                if month_abbr.lower() == month_str_lower:
-                                    month = i
-                                    break
-
-                # Default to current month if not extracted or invalid
-                if month is None:
-                    month = now.month
-
-                if month and 1 <= month <= 12 and 1 <= day <= 31:
-                    date_info = {'year': year, 'month': month, 'day': day}
-                    logger.debug(f"Extracted date: {year}-{month:02d}-{day:02d}")
-                else:
-                    logger.warning(f"Invalid date values: month={month}, day={day}, year={year}")
-            except (ValueError, TypeError) as e:
-                logger.warning(f"Error parsing date: {e}")
-
-    # Merge title groups, time groups, and date groups for template formatting
-    all_groups = {**groups, **time_groups, **date_groups}
-
-    # Add normalized versions of all groups for cleaner URLs
-    # These remove all non-alphanumeric characters and convert to lowercase
-    for key, value in list(all_groups.items()):
-        if value:
-            # Remove all non-alphanumeric characters (except spaces temporarily)
-            # then replace spaces with nothing, and convert to lowercase
-            normalized = regex.sub(r'[^a-zA-Z0-9\s]', '', str(value))
-            normalized = regex.sub(r'\s+', '', normalized).lower()
-            all_groups[f'{key}_normalize'] = normalized
-
-    # Format channel logo URL if template provided (with URL encoding)
-    channel_logo_url = None
-    if channel_logo_url_template:
-        channel_logo_url = format_template(channel_logo_url_template, all_groups, url_encode=True)
-        logger.debug(f"Formatted channel logo URL: {channel_logo_url}")
-
-    # Format program poster URL if template provided (with URL encoding)
-    program_poster_url = None
-    if program_poster_url_template:
-        program_poster_url = format_template(program_poster_url_template, all_groups, url_encode=True)
-        logger.debug(f"Formatted program poster URL: {program_poster_url}")
-
-    # Add formatted time strings for better display (handles minutes intelligently)
-    if time_info:
-        hour_24 = time_info['hour']
-        minute = time_info['minute']
-
-        # Determine the base date to use for placeholders
-        # If date was extracted, use it; otherwise use current date
-        if date_info:
-            base_date = datetime(date_info['year'], date_info['month'], date_info['day'])
-        else:
-            base_date = datetime.now()
-
-        # If output_timezone is specified, convert the display time to that timezone
-        if output_tz:
-            # Create a datetime in the source timezone using the base date
-            temp_date = source_tz.localize(base_date.replace(hour=hour_24, minute=minute, second=0, microsecond=0))
-            # Convert to output timezone
-            temp_date_output = temp_date.astimezone(output_tz)
-            # Extract converted hour and minute for display
-            hour_24 = temp_date_output.hour
-            minute = temp_date_output.minute
-            logger.debug(f"Converted display time from {source_tz} to {output_tz}: {hour_24}:{minute:02d}")
-
-            # Add date placeholders based on the OUTPUT timezone
-            # This ensures {date}, {month}, {day}, {year} reflect the converted timezone
-            all_groups['date'] = temp_date_output.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
-            all_groups['month'] = str(temp_date_output.month)
-            all_groups['day'] = str(temp_date_output.day)
-            all_groups['year'] = str(temp_date_output.year)
-            logger.debug(f"Converted date placeholders to {output_tz}: {all_groups['date']}")
-        else:
-            # No output timezone conversion - use source timezone for date
-            # Create temp date to get proper date in source timezone using the base date
-            temp_date_source = source_tz.localize(base_date.replace(hour=hour_24, minute=minute, second=0, microsecond=0))
-            all_groups['date'] = temp_date_source.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
-            all_groups['month'] = str(temp_date_source.month)
-            all_groups['day'] = str(temp_date_source.day)
-            all_groups['year'] = str(temp_date_source.year)
-
-        # Format 24-hour start time string - only include minutes if non-zero
-        if minute > 0:
-            all_groups['starttime24'] = f"{hour_24}:{minute:02d}"
-        else:
-            all_groups['starttime24'] = f"{hour_24:02d}:00"
-
-        # Convert 24-hour to 12-hour format for {starttime} placeholder
-        # Note: hour_24 is ALWAYS in 24-hour format at this point (converted earlier if needed)
-        ampm = 'AM' if hour_24 < 12 else 'PM'
-        hour_12 = hour_24
-        if hour_24 == 0:
-            hour_12 = 12
-        elif hour_24 > 12:
-            hour_12 = hour_24 - 12
-
-        # Format 12-hour start time string - only include minutes if non-zero
-        if minute > 0:
-            all_groups['starttime'] = f"{hour_12}:{minute:02d} {ampm}"
-        else:
-            all_groups['starttime'] = f"{hour_12} {ampm}"
-
-        # Format long version that always includes minutes (e.g., "9:00 PM" instead of "9 PM")
-        all_groups['starttime_long'] = f"{hour_12}:{minute:02d} {ampm}"
-
-        # Calculate end time based on program duration
-        # Create a datetime for calculations
-        temp_start = datetime.now(source_tz).replace(hour=hour_24, minute=minute, second=0, microsecond=0)
-        temp_end = temp_start + timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
-
-        # Extract end time components (already in correct timezone if output_tz was applied above)
-        end_hour_24 = temp_end.hour
-        end_minute = temp_end.minute
-
-        # Format 24-hour end time string - only include minutes if non-zero
-        if end_minute > 0:
-            all_groups['endtime24'] = f"{end_hour_24}:{end_minute:02d}"
-        else:
-            all_groups['endtime24'] = f"{end_hour_24:02d}:00"
-
-        # Convert 24-hour to 12-hour format for {endtime} placeholder
-        end_ampm = 'AM' if end_hour_24 < 12 else 'PM'
-        end_hour_12 = end_hour_24
-        if end_hour_24 == 0:
-            end_hour_12 = 12
-        elif end_hour_24 > 12:
-            end_hour_12 = end_hour_24 - 12
-
-        # Format 12-hour end time string - only include minutes if non-zero
-        if end_minute > 0:
-            all_groups['endtime'] = f"{end_hour_12}:{end_minute:02d} {end_ampm}"
-        else:
-            all_groups['endtime'] = f"{end_hour_12} {end_ampm}"
-
-        # Format long version that always includes minutes (e.g., "9:00 PM" instead of "9 PM")
-        all_groups['endtime_long'] = f"{end_hour_12}:{end_minute:02d} {end_ampm}"
-
-    # Generate programs
-    programs = []
-
-    # If we have extracted time AND date, the event happens on a SPECIFIC date
-    # If we have time but NO date, generate for multiple days (existing behavior)
-    # All other days and times show "Upcoming" before or "Ended" after
-    event_happened = False
-
-    # Determine how many iterations we need
-    if date_info and time_info:
-        # Specific date extracted - only generate for that one date
-        iterations = 1
-        logger.debug(f"Date extracted, generating single event for specific date")
-    else:
-        # No specific date - use num_days (existing behavior)
-        iterations = num_days
-
-    for day in range(iterations):
-        # Start from current time (like standard dummy) instead of midnight
-        # This ensures programs appear in the guide's current viewing window
-        day_start = now + timedelta(days=day)
-        day_end = day_start + timedelta(days=1)
-
-        if time_info:
-            # We have an extracted event time - this is when the MAIN event starts
-            # The extracted time is in the SOURCE timezone (e.g., 8PM ET)
-            # We need to convert it to UTC for storage
-
-            # Determine which date to use
-            if date_info:
-                # Use the extracted date from the channel title
-                current_date = datetime(
-                    date_info['year'],
-                    date_info['month'],
-                    date_info['day']
-                ).date()
-                logger.debug(f"Using extracted date: {current_date}")
-            else:
-                # No date extracted, use day offset from current time in SOURCE timezone
-                # This ensures we calculate "today" in the event's timezone, not UTC
-                # For example: 8:30 PM Central (1:30 AM UTC next day) for a 10 PM ET event
-                # should use today's date in ET, not tomorrow's date in UTC
-                now_in_source_tz = now.astimezone(source_tz)
-                current_date = (now_in_source_tz + timedelta(days=day)).date()
-                logger.debug(f"No date extracted, using day offset in {source_tz}: {current_date}")
-
-            # Create a naive datetime (no timezone info) representing the event in source timezone
-            event_start_naive = datetime.combine(
-                current_date,
-                datetime.min.time().replace(
-                    hour=time_info['hour'],
-                    minute=time_info['minute']
-                )
-            )
-
-            # Use pytz to localize the naive datetime to the source timezone
-            # This automatically handles DST!
-            try:
-                event_start_local = source_tz.localize(event_start_naive)
-                # Convert to UTC
-                event_start_utc = event_start_local.astimezone(pytz.utc)
-                logger.debug(f"Converted {event_start_local} to UTC: {event_start_utc}")
-            except Exception as e:
-                logger.error(f"Error localizing time to {source_tz}: {e}")
-                # Fallback: treat as UTC
-                event_start_utc = django_timezone.make_aware(event_start_naive, pytz.utc)
-
-            event_end_utc = event_start_utc + timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
-
-            # Pre-generate the main event title and description for reuse
-            if title_template:
-                main_event_title = format_template(title_template, all_groups)
-            else:
-                title_parts = []
-                if 'league' in all_groups and all_groups['league']:
-                    title_parts.append(all_groups['league'])
-                if 'team1' in all_groups and 'team2' in all_groups:
-                    title_parts.append(f"{all_groups['team1']} vs {all_groups['team2']}")
-                elif 'title' in all_groups and all_groups['title']:
-                    title_parts.append(all_groups['title'])
-                main_event_title = ' - '.join(title_parts) if title_parts else channel_name
-
-            if subtitle_template:
-                main_event_subtitle = format_template(subtitle_template, all_groups)
-            else:
-                main_event_subtitle = None
-
-            if description_template:
-                main_event_description = format_template(description_template, all_groups)
-            else:
-                main_event_description = main_event_title
-
-
-
-            # Determine if this day is before, during, or after the event
-            # Event only happens on day 0 (first day)
-            is_event_day = (day == 0)
-
-            if is_event_day and not event_happened:
-                # This is THE day the event happens
-                # Fill programs BEFORE the event
-                current_time = day_start
-
-                while current_time < event_start_utc:
-                    program_start_utc = current_time
-                    program_end_utc = min(current_time + timedelta(minutes=program_duration), event_start_utc)
-
-                    # Use custom upcoming templates if provided, otherwise use defaults
-                    if upcoming_title_template:
-                        upcoming_title = format_template(upcoming_title_template, all_groups)
-                    else:
-                        upcoming_title = main_event_title
-
-                    if upcoming_description_template:
-                        upcoming_description = format_template(upcoming_description_template, all_groups)
-                    else:
-                        upcoming_description = f"Upcoming: {main_event_description}"
-
-                    # Build custom_properties for upcoming programs (only date, no category/live)
-                    program_custom_properties = {}
-
-                    # Add date if requested (YYYY-MM-DD format from start time in event timezone)
-                    if include_date:
-                        # Convert UTC time to event timezone for date calculation
-                        local_time = program_start_utc.astimezone(source_tz)
-                        date_str = local_time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
-                        program_custom_properties['date'] = date_str
-
-                    # Add program poster URL if provided
-                    if program_poster_url:
-                        program_custom_properties['icon'] = program_poster_url
-
-                    programs.append({
-                        "channel_id": channel_id,
-                        "start_time": program_start_utc,
-                        "end_time": program_end_utc,
-                        "title": upcoming_title,
-                        "sub_title": None,  # No subtitle for filler programs
-                        "description": upcoming_description,
-                        "custom_properties": program_custom_properties,
-                        "channel_logo_url": channel_logo_url,  # Pass channel logo for EPG generation
-                    })
-
-                    current_time += timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
-
-                # Add the MAIN EVENT at the extracted time
-                # Build custom_properties for main event (includes category and live)
-                main_event_custom_properties = {}
-
-                # Add categories if provided
-                if categories:
-                    main_event_custom_properties['categories'] = categories
-
-                # Add date if requested (YYYY-MM-DD format from start time in event timezone)
-                if include_date:
-                    # Convert UTC time to event timezone for date calculation
-                    local_time = event_start_utc.astimezone(source_tz)
-                    date_str = local_time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
-                    main_event_custom_properties['date'] = date_str
-
-                # Add live flag if requested
-                if include_live:
-                    main_event_custom_properties['live'] = True
-
-                # Add new flag if requested
-                if include_new:
-                    main_event_custom_properties['new'] = True
-
-                # Add program poster URL if provided
-                if program_poster_url:
-                    main_event_custom_properties['icon'] = program_poster_url
-
-                programs.append({
-                    "channel_id": channel_id,
-                    "start_time": event_start_utc,
-                    "end_time": event_end_utc,
-                    "title": main_event_title,
-                    "sub_title": main_event_subtitle,
-                    "description": main_event_description,
-                    "custom_properties": main_event_custom_properties,
-                    "channel_logo_url": channel_logo_url,  # Pass channel logo for EPG generation
-                })
-
-                event_happened = True
-
-                # Fill programs AFTER the event until end of day
-                current_time = event_end_utc
-
-                while current_time < day_end:
-                    program_start_utc = current_time
-                    program_end_utc = min(current_time + timedelta(minutes=program_duration), day_end)
-
-                    # Use custom ended templates if provided, otherwise use defaults
-                    if ended_title_template:
-                        ended_title = format_template(ended_title_template, all_groups)
-                    else:
-                        ended_title = main_event_title
-
-                    if ended_description_template:
-                        ended_description = format_template(ended_description_template, all_groups)
-                    else:
-                        ended_description = f"Ended: {main_event_description}"
-
-                    # Build custom_properties for ended programs (only date, no category/live)
-                    program_custom_properties = {}
-
-                    # Add date if requested (YYYY-MM-DD format from start time in event timezone)
-                    if include_date:
-                        # Convert UTC time to event timezone for date calculation
-                        local_time = program_start_utc.astimezone(source_tz)
-                        date_str = local_time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
-                        program_custom_properties['date'] = date_str
-
-                    # Add program poster URL if provided
-                    if program_poster_url:
-                        program_custom_properties['icon'] = program_poster_url
-
-                    programs.append({
-                        "channel_id": channel_id,
-                        "start_time": program_start_utc,
-                        "end_time": program_end_utc,
-                        "title": ended_title,
-                        "sub_title": None,  # No subtitle for filler programs
-                        "description": ended_description,
-                        "custom_properties": program_custom_properties,
-                        "channel_logo_url": channel_logo_url,  # Pass channel logo for EPG generation
-                    })
-
-                    current_time += timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
-            else:
-                # This day is either before the event (future days) or after the event happened
-                # Fill entire day with appropriate message
-                current_time = day_start
-
-                # If event already happened, all programs show "Ended"
-                # If event hasn't happened yet (shouldn't occur with day 0 logic), show "Upcoming"
-                is_ended = event_happened
-
-                while current_time < day_end:
-                    program_start_utc = current_time
-                    program_end_utc = min(current_time + timedelta(minutes=program_duration), day_end)
-
-                    # Use custom templates based on whether event has ended or is upcoming
-                    if is_ended:
-                        if ended_title_template:
-                            program_title = format_template(ended_title_template, all_groups)
-                        else:
-                            program_title = main_event_title
-
-                        if ended_description_template:
-                            program_description = format_template(ended_description_template, all_groups)
-                        else:
-                            program_description = f"Ended: {main_event_description}"
-                    else:
-                        if upcoming_title_template:
-                            program_title = format_template(upcoming_title_template, all_groups)
-                        else:
-                            program_title = main_event_title
-
-                        if upcoming_description_template:
-                            program_description = format_template(upcoming_description_template, all_groups)
-                        else:
-                            program_description = f"Upcoming: {main_event_description}"
-
-                    # Build custom_properties (only date for upcoming/ended filler programs)
-                    program_custom_properties = {}
-
-                    # Add date if requested (YYYY-MM-DD format from start time in event timezone)
-                    if include_date:
-                        # Convert UTC time to event timezone for date calculation
-                        local_time = program_start_utc.astimezone(source_tz)
-                        date_str = local_time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
-                        program_custom_properties['date'] = date_str
-
-                    # Add program poster URL if provided
-                    if program_poster_url:
-                        program_custom_properties['icon'] = program_poster_url
-
-                    programs.append({
-                        "channel_id": channel_id,
-                        "start_time": program_start_utc,
-                        "end_time": program_end_utc,
-                        "title": program_title,
-                        "sub_title": None,  # No subtitle for filler programs
-                        "description": program_description,
-                        "custom_properties": program_custom_properties,
-                        "channel_logo_url": channel_logo_url,
-                    })
-
-                    current_time += timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
-        else:
-            # No extracted time - fill entire day with regular intervals
-            # day_start and day_end are already in UTC, so no conversion needed
-            programs_per_day = max(1, int(24 / (program_duration / 60)))
-
-            for program_num in range(programs_per_day):
-                program_start_utc = day_start + timedelta(minutes=program_num * program_duration)
-                program_end_utc = program_start_utc + timedelta(minutes=program_duration)
-
-                if title_template:
-                    title = format_template(title_template, all_groups)
-                else:
-                    title_parts = []
-                    if 'league' in all_groups and all_groups['league']:
-                        title_parts.append(all_groups['league'])
-                    if 'team1' in all_groups and 'team2' in all_groups:
-                        title_parts.append(f"{all_groups['team1']} vs {all_groups['team2']}")
-                    elif 'title' in all_groups and all_groups['title']:
-                        title_parts.append(all_groups['title'])
-                    title = ' - '.join(title_parts) if title_parts else channel_name
-
-                if subtitle_template:
-                    subtitle = format_template(subtitle_template, all_groups)
-                else:
-                    subtitle = None
-
-                if description_template:
-                    description = format_template(description_template, all_groups)
-                else:
-                    description = title
-
-                # Build custom_properties for this program
-                program_custom_properties = {}
-
-                # Add categories if provided
-                if categories:
-                    program_custom_properties['categories'] = categories
-
-                # Add date if requested (YYYY-MM-DD format from start time in event timezone)
-                if include_date:
-                    # Convert UTC time to event timezone for date calculation
-                    local_time = program_start_utc.astimezone(source_tz)
-                    date_str = local_time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
-                    program_custom_properties['date'] = date_str
-
-                # Add live flag if requested
-                if include_live:
-                    program_custom_properties['live'] = True
-
-                # Add new flag if requested
-                if include_new:
-                    program_custom_properties['new'] = True
-
-                # Add program poster URL if provided
-                if program_poster_url:
-                    program_custom_properties['icon'] = program_poster_url
-
-                programs.append({
-                    "channel_id": channel_id,
-                    "start_time": program_start_utc,
-                    "end_time": program_end_utc,
-                    "title": title,
-                    "sub_title": subtitle,
-                    "description": description,
-                    "custom_properties": program_custom_properties,
-                    "channel_logo_url": channel_logo_url,  # Pass channel logo for EPG generation
-                })
-
-    logger.info(f"Generated {len(programs)} custom dummy programs for {channel_name}")
-    return programs
-
-
-def generate_dummy_epg(
-    channel_id, channel_name, xml_lines=None, num_days=1, program_length_hours=4
-):
-    """
-    Generate dummy EPG programs for channels without EPG data.
-    Creates program blocks for a specified number of days.
-
-    Args:
-        channel_id: The channel ID to use in the program entries
-        channel_name: The name of the channel to use in program titles
-        xml_lines: Optional list to append lines to, otherwise returns new list
-        num_days: Number of days to generate EPG data for (default: 1)
-        program_length_hours: Length of each program block in hours (default: 4)
-
-    Returns:
-        List of XML lines for the dummy EPG entries
-    """
-    if xml_lines is None:
-        xml_lines = []
-
-    for program in generate_dummy_programs(channel_id, channel_name, num_days=1, program_length_hours=4):
-        # Format times in XMLTV format
-        start_str = program['start_time'].strftime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S %z")
-        stop_str = program['end_time'].strftime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S %z")
-
-        # Create program entry with escaped channel name
-        xml_lines.append(
-            f'  <programme start="{start_str}" stop="{stop_str}" channel="{html.escape(program["channel_id"])}">'
-        )
-        xml_lines.append(f"    <title>{html.escape(program['title'])}</title>")
-
-        # Add subtitle if available
-        if program.get('sub_title'):
-            xml_lines.append(f"    <sub-title>{html.escape(program['sub_title'])}</sub-title>")
-
-        xml_lines.append(f"    <desc>{html.escape(program['description'])}</desc>")
-
-        # Add custom_properties if present
-        custom_data = program.get('custom_properties', {})
-
-        # Categories
-        if 'categories' in custom_data:
-            for cat in custom_data['categories']:
-                xml_lines.append(f"    <category>{html.escape(cat)}</category>")
-
-        # Date tag
-        if 'date' in custom_data:
-            xml_lines.append(f"    <date>{html.escape(custom_data['date'])}</date>")
-
-        # Live tag
-        if custom_data.get('live', False):
-            xml_lines.append(f"    <live />")
-
-        # New tag
-        if custom_data.get('new', False):
-            xml_lines.append(f"    <new />")
-
-        xml_lines.append(f"  </programme>")
-
-    return xml_lines
-
-
-def generate_epg(request, profile_name=None, user=None):
-    """
-    Dynamically generate an XMLTV (EPG) file using streaming response to handle keep-alives.
-    Since the EPG data is stored independently of Channels, we group programmes
-    by their associated EPGData record.
-    This version filters data based on the 'days' parameter and sends keep-alives during processing.
-    """
-    # Check cache for recent identical request (helps with double-GET from browsers)
-    from django.core.cache import cache
-    # Resolve all effective parameter values once here so they are reused for both
-    # the cache key and inside epg_generator() via closure.
-    # The cache key is built from resolved values only — not from the raw query string —
-    # so equivalent requests (e.g. days=7 via URL param vs. user default of 7) share
-    # the same cache entry regardless of how the value was supplied.
-    user_custom = (user.custom_properties or {}) if user else {}
-    try:
-        num_days = int(request.GET.get('days', user_custom.get('epg_days', 0)))
-        num_days = max(0, min(num_days, 365))
-    except (ValueError, TypeError):
-        num_days = 0
-    try:
-        prev_days = int(request.GET.get('prev_days', user_custom.get('epg_prev_days', 0)))
-        prev_days = max(0, min(prev_days, 30))
-    except (ValueError, TypeError):
-        prev_days = 0
-    use_cached_logos = request.GET.get('cachedlogos', 'true').lower() != 'false'
-    tvg_id_source = request.GET.get('tvg_id_source', 'channel_number').lower()
-    cache_params = (
-        f"{profile_name or 'all'}:{user.username if user else 'anonymous'}"
-        f":d={num_days}:p={prev_days}:logos={use_cached_logos}:tvgid={tvg_id_source}"
-    )
-    content_cache_key = f"epg_content:{cache_params}"
-
-    cached_content = cache.get(content_cache_key)
-    if cached_content:
-        logger.debug("Serving EPG from cache")
-        response = HttpResponse(cached_content, content_type="application/xml")
-        response["Content-Disposition"] = 'attachment; filename="Dispatcharr.xml"'
-        response["Cache-Control"] = "no-cache"
-        return response
-
-    def epg_generator():
-        """Generator function that yields EPG data with keep-alives during processing."""
-
-        xml_lines = []
-        xml_lines.append('<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>')
-        xml_lines.append(
-            '<tv generator-info-name="Dispatcharr" generator-info-url="https://github.com/Dispatcharr/Dispatcharr">'
-        )
-
-        # Get channels based on user/profile
-        if user is not None:
-            if user.user_level < 10:
-                user_profile_count = user.channel_profiles.count()
-
-                # If user has ALL profiles or NO profiles, give unrestricted access
-                if user_profile_count == 0:
-                    # No profile filtering - user sees all channels based on user_level
-                    filters = {"user_level__lte": user.user_level}
-                    # Hide adult content if user preference is set
-                    if (user.custom_properties or {}).get('hide_adult_content', False):
-                        filters["is_adult"] = False
-                    base_qs = Channel.objects.filter(**filters).select_related('logo', 'epg_data__epg_source')
-                else:
-                    # User has specific limited profiles assigned
-                    filters = {
-                        "channelprofilemembership__enabled": True,
-                        "user_level__lte": user.user_level,
-                        "channelprofilemembership__channel_profile__in": user.channel_profiles.all()
-                    }
-                    # Hide adult content if user preference is set
-                    if (user.custom_properties or {}).get('hide_adult_content', False):
-                        filters["is_adult"] = False
-                    base_qs = Channel.objects.filter(**filters).select_related('logo', 'epg_data__epg_source').distinct()
-            else:
-                base_qs = Channel.objects.filter(user_level__lte=user.user_level).select_related('logo', 'epg_data__epg_source')
-        else:
-            if profile_name is not None:
-                try:
-                    channel_profile = ChannelProfile.objects.get(name=profile_name)
-                except ChannelProfile.DoesNotExist:
-                    logger.warning("Requested channel profile (%s) during epg generation does not exist", profile_name)
-                    raise Http404(f"Channel profile '{profile_name}' not found")
-                base_qs = Channel.objects.filter(
-                    channelprofilemembership__channel_profile=channel_profile,
-                    channelprofilemembership__enabled=True,
-                ).select_related('logo', 'epg_data__epg_source')
-            else:
-                base_qs = Channel.objects.all().select_related('logo', 'epg_data__epg_source')
-
-        # Resolve effective values at SQL level and exclude hidden channels
-        # so output ordering/display honors user overrides.
-        from apps.channels.managers import with_effective_values
-        channels = (
-            with_effective_values(base_qs, select_related_fks=True)
-            .exclude(hidden_from_output=True)
-            .order_by("effective_channel_number")
-        )
-
-
-        # For dummy EPG, use either the specified value or default to 3 days
-        dummy_days = num_days if num_days > 0 else 3
-
-        # Calculate cutoff dates for EPG data filtering
-        now = django_timezone.now()
-        cutoff_date = now + timedelta(days=num_days) if num_days > 0 else None
-        lookback_cutoff = now - timedelta(days=prev_days)
-
-        # Build collision-free channel number mapping for XC clients (if user is authenticated)
-        # XC clients require integer channel numbers, so we need to ensure no conflicts
-        channel_num_map = {}
-        if user is not None:
-            # This is an XC client - build collision-free mapping
-            used_numbers = set()
-
-            # First pass: assign integers for channels that already have integer numbers
-            for channel in channels:
-                effective_num = channel.effective_channel_number
-                if effective_num is not None and effective_num == int(effective_num):
-                    num = int(effective_num)
-                    channel_num_map[channel.id] = num
-                    used_numbers.add(num)
-
-            # Second pass: assign integers for channels with float numbers
-            for channel in channels:
-                effective_num = channel.effective_channel_number
-                if effective_num is not None and effective_num != int(effective_num):
-                    candidate = int(effective_num)
-                    while candidate in used_numbers:
-                        candidate += 1
-                    channel_num_map[channel.id] = candidate
-                    used_numbers.add(candidate)
-
-        # Host/port/scheme are constant per request; precompute logo URL prefix once.
-        _base_url = build_absolute_uri_with_port(request, "")
-        _sample_logo_path = reverse("api:channels:logo-cache", args=[0])
-        _logo_prefix_raw, _, _logo_suffix_raw = _sample_logo_path.partition("/0/")
-        _logo_url_prefix = _base_url + _logo_prefix_raw + "/"
-        _logo_url_suffix = "/" + _logo_suffix_raw
-
-        # Process channels for the <channel> section
-        for channel in channels:
-            effective_name = channel.effective_name
-            effective_epg_data = channel.effective_epg_data_obj
-            effective_logo = channel.effective_logo_obj
-            effective_number = channel.effective_channel_number
-
-            # user is set only for XC clients, which require integer channel numbers
-            if user is not None:
-                formatted_channel_number = channel_num_map[channel.id]
-            else:
-                formatted_channel_number = format_channel_number(effective_number)
-
-            # Determine the channel ID based on the selected source
-            if tvg_id_source == 'tvg_id' and channel.effective_tvg_id:
-                channel_id = channel.effective_tvg_id
-            elif tvg_id_source == 'gracenote' and channel.effective_tvc_guide_stationid:
-                channel_id = channel.effective_tvc_guide_stationid
-            else:
-                channel_id = str(formatted_channel_number) if formatted_channel_number != "" else str(channel.id)
-
-            tvg_logo = ""
-
-            # Check if this is a custom dummy EPG with channel logo URL template
-            if effective_epg_data and effective_epg_data.epg_source and effective_epg_data.epg_source.source_type == 'dummy':
-                epg_source = effective_epg_data.epg_source
-                if epg_source.custom_properties:
-                    custom_props = epg_source.custom_properties
-                    channel_logo_url_template = custom_props.get('channel_logo_url', '')
-
-                    if channel_logo_url_template:
-                        # Determine which name to use for pattern matching (same logic as program generation)
-                        pattern_match_name = effective_name
-                        name_source = custom_props.get('name_source')
-
-                        if name_source == 'stream':
-                            stream_index = custom_props.get('stream_index', 1) - 1
-                            channel_streams = channel.streams.all().order_by('channelstream__order')
-
-                            if channel_streams.exists() and 0 <= stream_index < channel_streams.count():
-                                stream = list(channel_streams)[stream_index]
-                                pattern_match_name = stream.name
-
-                        # Try to extract groups from the channel/stream name and build the logo URL
-                        title_pattern = custom_props.get('title_pattern', '')
-                        if title_pattern:
-                            try:
-                                # Convert PCRE/JavaScript named groups to Python format
-                                title_pattern = regex.sub(r'\(\?<(?![=!])([^>]+)>', r'(?P<\1>', title_pattern)
-                                title_regex = regex.compile(title_pattern)
-                                title_match = title_regex.search(pattern_match_name)
-
-                                if title_match:
-                                    groups = title_match.groupdict()
-
-                                    # Add normalized versions of all groups for cleaner URLs
-                                    for key, value in list(groups.items()):
-                                        if value:
-                                            # Remove all non-alphanumeric characters and convert to lowercase
-                                            normalized = regex.sub(r'[^a-zA-Z0-9\s]', '', str(value))
-                                            normalized = regex.sub(r'\s+', '', normalized).lower()
-                                            groups[f'{key}_normalize'] = normalized
-
-                                    # Format the logo URL template with the matched groups (with URL encoding)
-                                    from urllib.parse import quote
-                                    for key, value in groups.items():
-                                        if value:
-                                            encoded_value = quote(str(value), safe='')
-                                            channel_logo_url_template = channel_logo_url_template.replace(f'{{{key}}}', encoded_value)
-                                        else:
-                                            channel_logo_url_template = channel_logo_url_template.replace(f'{{{key}}}', '')
-                                    tvg_logo = channel_logo_url_template
-                                    logger.debug(f"Built channel logo URL from template: {tvg_logo}")
-                            except Exception as e:
-                                logger.warning(f"Failed to build channel logo URL for {effective_name}: {e}")
-
-            # If no custom dummy logo, use regular logo logic
-            if not tvg_logo and effective_logo:
-                if use_cached_logos:
-                    tvg_logo = f"{_logo_url_prefix}{effective_logo.id}{_logo_url_suffix}"
-                else:
-                    # Use direct URL if available, otherwise fall back to cached version
-                    direct_logo = effective_logo.url if effective_logo.url.startswith(('http://', 'https://')) else None
-                    if direct_logo:
-                        tvg_logo = direct_logo
-                    else:
-                        tvg_logo = f"{_logo_url_prefix}{effective_logo.id}{_logo_url_suffix}"
-            display_name = effective_name
-            xml_lines.append(f'  <channel id="{html.escape(channel_id)}">')
-            xml_lines.append(f'    <display-name>{html.escape(display_name)}</display-name>')
-            xml_lines.append(f'    <icon src="{html.escape(tvg_logo)}" />')
-            xml_lines.append("  </channel>")
-
-        # Send all channel definitions
-        channel_xml = '\n'.join(xml_lines) + '\n'
-        yield channel_xml
-        xml_lines = []  # Clear to save memory
-
-        # Pre-pass: categorize channels into dummy and real EPG groups
-        dummy_program_list = []  # (channel_id, pattern_match_name, epg_source_or_None)
-        real_epg_map = {}  # epg_data_id -> [channel_id, ...]
-        dummy_epg_checked = {}  # epg_data_id -> bool (has stored programs)
-
-        for channel in channels:
-            effective_name = channel.effective_name
-            effective_epg_data = channel.effective_epg_data_obj
-            effective_epg_data_id = channel.effective_epg_data_id
-            effective_number = channel.effective_channel_number
-
-            # Determine channel_id (same logic as channel section)
-            if tvg_id_source == 'tvg_id' and channel.effective_tvg_id:
-                channel_id = channel.effective_tvg_id
-            elif tvg_id_source == 'gracenote' and channel.effective_tvc_guide_stationid:
-                channel_id = channel.effective_tvc_guide_stationid
-            else:
-                if user is not None:
-                    formatted_channel_number = channel_num_map[channel.id]
-                else:
-                    formatted_channel_number = format_channel_number(effective_number)
-                channel_id = str(formatted_channel_number) if formatted_channel_number != "" else str(channel.id)
-
-            display_name = effective_epg_data.name if effective_epg_data else effective_name
-            pattern_match_name = effective_name
-
-            # Check if we should use stream name instead of channel name
-            if effective_epg_data and effective_epg_data.epg_source:
-                epg_source = effective_epg_data.epg_source
-                if epg_source.custom_properties:
-                    custom_props = epg_source.custom_properties
-                    name_source = custom_props.get('name_source')
-
-                    if name_source == 'stream':
-                        stream_index = custom_props.get('stream_index', 1) - 1
-                        channel_streams = channel.streams.all().order_by('channelstream__order')
-
-                        if channel_streams.exists() and 0 <= stream_index < channel_streams.count():
-                            stream = list(channel_streams)[stream_index]
-                            pattern_match_name = stream.name
-                            logger.debug(f"Using stream name for parsing: {pattern_match_name} (stream index: {stream_index})")
-                        else:
-                            logger.warning(f"Stream index {stream_index} not found for channel {effective_name}, falling back to channel name")
-
-            if not effective_epg_data:
-                dummy_program_list.append((channel_id, pattern_match_name, None))
-            else:
-                if effective_epg_data.epg_source and effective_epg_data.epg_source.source_type == 'dummy':
-                    if effective_epg_data_id not in dummy_epg_checked:
-                        dummy_epg_checked[effective_epg_data_id] = effective_epg_data.programs.exists()
-                    if dummy_epg_checked[effective_epg_data_id]:
-                        real_epg_map.setdefault(effective_epg_data_id, []).append(channel_id)
-                    else:
-                        dummy_program_list.append((channel_id, pattern_match_name, effective_epg_data.epg_source))
-                    continue
-
-                real_epg_map.setdefault(effective_epg_data_id, []).append(channel_id)
-
-        # Emit dummy programmes
-        for channel_id, pattern_match_name, epg_source in dummy_program_list:
-            program_length_hours = 4
-            dummy_programs = generate_dummy_programs(
-                channel_id, pattern_match_name,
-                num_days=dummy_days,
-                program_length_hours=program_length_hours,
-                epg_source=epg_source
-            )
-            for program in dummy_programs:
-                start_str = program['start_time'].strftime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S %z")
-                stop_str = program['end_time'].strftime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S %z")
-                yield f'  <programme start="{start_str}" stop="{stop_str}" channel="{html.escape(channel_id)}">\n'
-                yield f"    <title>{html.escape(program['title'])}</title>\n"
-                if program.get('sub_title'):
-                    yield f"    <sub-title>{html.escape(program['sub_title'])}</sub-title>\n"
-                yield f"    <desc>{html.escape(program['description'])}</desc>\n"
-                custom_data = program.get('custom_properties', {})
-                if 'categories' in custom_data:
-                    for cat in custom_data['categories']:
-                        yield f"    <category>{html.escape(cat)}</category>\n"
-                if 'date' in custom_data:
-                    yield f"    <date>{html.escape(custom_data['date'])}</date>\n"
-                if custom_data.get('live', False):
-                    yield f"    <live />\n"
-                if custom_data.get('new', False):
-                    yield f"    <new />\n"
-                if 'icon' in custom_data:
-                    yield f'    <icon src="{html.escape(custom_data["icon"])}" />\n'
-                yield f"  </programme>\n"
-
-        # Emit real programmes: single bulk query, chunked to avoid server-side cursor issues.
-        all_epg_ids = list(real_epg_map.keys())
-        if all_epg_ids:
-            if num_days > 0:
-                programs_qs = ProgramData.objects.filter(
-                    epg_id__in=all_epg_ids,
-                    end_time__gte=lookback_cutoff,
-                    start_time__lt=cutoff_date,
-                )
-            else:
-                programs_qs = ProgramData.objects.filter(
-                    epg_id__in=all_epg_ids,
-                    end_time__gte=lookback_cutoff,
-                )
-
-            programs_base_qs = programs_qs.order_by('epg_id', 'id').values(
-                'id', 'epg_id', 'start_time', 'end_time', 'title', 'sub_title',
-                'description', 'custom_properties',
-            )
-
-            current_epg_id = None
-            channel_ids_for_epg = None
-            is_multi = False
-            multi_buffer = []
-            program_batch = []
-            batch_size = 1000
-            chunk_size = 5000
-            # Keyset pagination: track last (epg_id, id) instead of OFFSET
-            # to avoid skipping/duplicating rows if the table changes mid-stream.
-            last_epg_id = 0
-            last_id = 0
-            _poster_url_base = build_absolute_uri_with_port(request, "/api/epg/programs/")
-
-            while True:
-                program_chunk = list(
-                    programs_base_qs.filter(epg_id__gte=last_epg_id)
-                    .exclude(epg_id=last_epg_id, id__lte=last_id)[:chunk_size]
-                )
-
-                if not program_chunk:
-                    break
-
-                # Advance keyset cursor to last row in this chunk
-                last_row = program_chunk[-1]
-                last_epg_id = last_row['epg_id']
-                last_id = last_row['id']
-
-                for prog in program_chunk:
-                    epg_id = prog['epg_id']
-
-                    # When epg_id changes, flush multi-channel buffer for previous group
-                    if epg_id != current_epg_id:
-                        if is_multi and multi_buffer:
-                            escaped_primary = html.escape(channel_ids_for_epg[0])
-                            for extra_cid in channel_ids_for_epg[1:]:
-                                escaped_extra = html.escape(extra_cid)
-                                for xml_text in multi_buffer:
-                                    program_batch.append(xml_text.replace(
-                                        f'channel="{escaped_primary}"',
-                                        f'channel="{escaped_extra}"',
-                                        1,
-                                    ))
-                                    if len(program_batch) >= batch_size:
-                                        yield '\n'.join(program_batch) + '\n'
-                                        program_batch = []
-                            multi_buffer = []
-
-                        current_epg_id = epg_id
-                        channel_ids_for_epg = real_epg_map[epg_id]
-                        is_multi = len(channel_ids_for_epg) > 1
-
-                    # Build programme XML for primary channel_id
-                    primary_cid = channel_ids_for_epg[0]
-                    start_str = prog['start_time'].strftime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S %z")
-                    stop_str = prog['end_time'].strftime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S %z")
-
-                    program_xml = [f'  <programme start="{start_str}" stop="{stop_str}" channel="{html.escape(primary_cid)}">']
-                    program_xml.append(f'    <title>{html.escape(prog["title"])}</title>')
-
-                    if prog['sub_title']:
-                        program_xml.append(f"    <sub-title>{html.escape(prog['sub_title'])}</sub-title>")
-
-                    if prog['description']:
-                        program_xml.append(f"    <desc>{html.escape(prog['description'])}</desc>")
-
-                    custom_data = prog['custom_properties'] or {}
-                    if custom_data:
-
-                        if "categories" in custom_data and custom_data["categories"]:
-                            for category in custom_data["categories"]:
-                                program_xml.append(f"    <category>{html.escape(category)}</category>")
-
-                        if "keywords" in custom_data and custom_data["keywords"]:
-                            for keyword in custom_data["keywords"]:
-                                program_xml.append(f"    <keyword>{html.escape(keyword)}</keyword>")
-
-                        # onscreen_episode takes priority over episode for the onscreen system
-                        if "onscreen_episode" in custom_data:
-                            program_xml.append(f'    <episode-num system="onscreen">{html.escape(custom_data["onscreen_episode"])}</episode-num>')
-                        elif "episode" in custom_data:
-                            program_xml.append(f'    <episode-num system="onscreen">E{custom_data["episode"]}</episode-num>')
-
-                        # Handle dd_progid format
-                        if 'dd_progid' in custom_data:
-                            program_xml.append(f'    <episode-num system="dd_progid">{html.escape(custom_data["dd_progid"])}</episode-num>')
-
-                        # Handle external database IDs
-                        for system in ['thetvdb.com', 'themoviedb.org', 'imdb.com']:
-                            if f'{system}_id' in custom_data:
-                                program_xml.append(f'    <episode-num system="{system}">{html.escape(custom_data[f"{system}_id"])}</episode-num>')
-
-                        # Add season and episode numbers in xmltv_ns format if available
-                        if "season" in custom_data and "episode" in custom_data:
-                            season = (
-                                int(custom_data["season"]) - 1
-                                if str(custom_data["season"]).isdigit()
-                                else 0
-                            )
-                            episode = (
-                                int(custom_data["episode"]) - 1
-                                if str(custom_data["episode"]).isdigit()
-                                else 0
-                            )
-                            program_xml.append(f'    <episode-num system="xmltv_ns">{season}.{episode}.</episode-num>')
-
-                        if "language" in custom_data:
-                            program_xml.append(f'    <language>{html.escape(custom_data["language"])}</language>')
-
-                        if "original_language" in custom_data:
-                            program_xml.append(f'    <orig-language>{html.escape(custom_data["original_language"])}</orig-language>')
-
-                        if "length" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["length"], dict):
-                            length_value = custom_data["length"].get("value", "")
-                            length_units = custom_data["length"].get("units", "minutes")
-                            program_xml.append(f'    <length units="{html.escape(length_units)}">{html.escape(str(length_value))}</length>')
-
-                        if "video" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["video"], dict):
-                            program_xml.append("    <video>")
-                            for attr in ['present', 'colour', 'aspect', 'quality']:
-                                if attr in custom_data["video"]:
-                                    program_xml.append(f"      <{attr}>{html.escape(custom_data['video'][attr])}</{attr}>")
-                            program_xml.append("    </video>")
-
-                        if "audio" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["audio"], dict):
-                            program_xml.append("    <audio>")
-                            for attr in ['present', 'stereo']:
-                                if attr in custom_data["audio"]:
-                                    program_xml.append(f"      <{attr}>{html.escape(custom_data['audio'][attr])}</{attr}>")
-                            program_xml.append("    </audio>")
-
-                        if "subtitles" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["subtitles"], list):
-                            for subtitle in custom_data["subtitles"]:
-                                if isinstance(subtitle, dict):
-                                    subtitle_type = subtitle.get("type", "")
-                                    type_attr = f' type="{html.escape(subtitle_type)}"' if subtitle_type else ""
-                                    program_xml.append(f"    <subtitles{type_attr}>")
-                                    if "language" in subtitle:
-                                        program_xml.append(f"      <language>{html.escape(subtitle['language'])}</language>")
-                                    program_xml.append("    </subtitles>")
-
-                        if "rating" in custom_data:
-                            rating_system = custom_data.get("rating_system", "TV Parental Guidelines")
-                            program_xml.append(f'    <rating system="{html.escape(rating_system)}">')
-                            program_xml.append(f'      <value>{html.escape(custom_data["rating"])}</value>')
-                            program_xml.append(f"    </rating>")
-
-                        if "star_ratings" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["star_ratings"], list):
-                            for star_rating in custom_data["star_ratings"]:
-                                if isinstance(star_rating, dict) and "value" in star_rating:
-                                    system_attr = f' system="{html.escape(star_rating["system"])}"' if "system" in star_rating else ""
-                                    program_xml.append(f"    <star-rating{system_attr}>")
-                                    program_xml.append(f"      <value>{html.escape(star_rating['value'])}</value>")
-                                    program_xml.append("    </star-rating>")
-
-                        if "reviews" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["reviews"], list):
-                            for review in custom_data["reviews"]:
-                                if isinstance(review, dict) and "content" in review:
-                                    review_type = review.get("type", "text")
-                                    attrs = [f'type="{html.escape(review_type)}"']
-                                    if "source" in review:
-                                        attrs.append(f'source="{html.escape(review["source"])}"')
-                                    if "reviewer" in review:
-                                        attrs.append(f'reviewer="{html.escape(review["reviewer"])}"')
-                                    attr_str = " ".join(attrs)
-                                    program_xml.append(f'    <review {attr_str}>{html.escape(review["content"])}</review>')
-
-                        if "images" in custom_data and isinstance(custom_data["images"], list):
-                            for image in custom_data["images"]:
-                                if isinstance(image, dict) and "url" in image:
-                                    attrs = []
-                                    for attr in ['type', 'size', 'orient', 'system']:
-                                        if attr in image:
-                                            attrs.append(f'{attr}="{html.escape(image[attr])}"')
-                                    attr_str = " " + " ".join(attrs) if attrs else ""
-                                    program_xml.append(f'    <image{attr_str}>{html.escape(image["url"])}</image>')
-
-                        # Add enhanced credits handling
-                        if "credits" in custom_data:
-                            program_xml.append("    <credits>")
-                            credits = custom_data["credits"]
-
-                            for role in ['director', 'writer', 'adapter', 'producer', 'composer', 'editor', 'presenter', 'commentator', 'guest']:
-                                if role in credits:
-                                    people = credits[role]
-                                    if isinstance(people, list):
-                                        for person in people:
-                                            program_xml.append(f"      <{role}>{html.escape(person)}</{role}>")
-                                    else:
-                                        program_xml.append(f"      <{role}>{html.escape(people)}</{role}>")
-
-                            # Handle actors separately to include role and guest attributes
-                            if "actor" in credits:
-                                actors = credits["actor"]
-                                if isinstance(actors, list):
-                                    for actor in actors:
-                                        if isinstance(actor, dict):
-                                            name = actor.get("name", "")
-                                            role_attr = f' role="{html.escape(actor["role"])}"' if "role" in actor else ""
-                                            guest_attr = ' guest="yes"' if actor.get("guest") else ""
-                                            program_xml.append(f"      <actor{role_attr}{guest_attr}>{html.escape(name)}</actor>")
-                                        else:
-                                            program_xml.append(f"      <actor>{html.escape(actor)}</actor>")
-                                else:
-                                    program_xml.append(f"      <actor>{html.escape(actors)}</actor>")
-
-                            program_xml.append("    </credits>")
-
-                        if "date" in custom_data:
-                            program_xml.append(f'    <date>{html.escape(custom_data["date"])}</date>')
-
-                        if "country" in custom_data:
-                            program_xml.append(f'    <country>{html.escape(custom_data["country"])}</country>')
-
-                        if "icon" in custom_data:
-                            program_xml.append(f'    <icon src="{html.escape(custom_data["icon"])}" />')
-                        elif "sd_icon" in custom_data:
-                            program_xml.append(f'    <icon src="{html.escape(_poster_url_base)}{prog["id"]}/poster/" />')
-
-                        # Add special flags as proper tags with enhanced handling
-                        if custom_data.get("previously_shown", False):
-                            prev_shown_details = custom_data.get("previously_shown_details", {})
-                            attrs = []
-                            if "start" in prev_shown_details:
-                                attrs.append(f'start="{html.escape(prev_shown_details["start"])}"')
-                            if "channel" in prev_shown_details:
-                                attrs.append(f'channel="{html.escape(prev_shown_details["channel"])}"')
-                            attr_str = " " + " ".join(attrs) if attrs else ""
-                            program_xml.append(f"    <previously-shown{attr_str} />")
-
-                        if custom_data.get("premiere", False):
-                            premiere_text = custom_data.get("premiere_text", "")
-                            if premiere_text:
-                                program_xml.append(f"    <premiere>{html.escape(premiere_text)}</premiere>")
-                            else:
-                                program_xml.append("    <premiere />")
-
-                        if custom_data.get("last_chance", False):
-                            last_chance_text = custom_data.get("last_chance_text", "")
-                            if last_chance_text:
-                                program_xml.append(f"    <last-chance>{html.escape(last_chance_text)}</last-chance>")
-                            else:
-                                program_xml.append("    <last-chance />")
-
-                        if custom_data.get("new", False):
-                            program_xml.append("    <new />")
-
-                        if custom_data.get('live', False):
-                            program_xml.append('    <live />')
-
-                    program_xml.append("  </programme>")
-
-                    xml_text = '\n'.join(program_xml)
-                    program_batch.append(xml_text)
-
-                    if is_multi:
-                        multi_buffer.append(xml_text)
-
-                    if len(program_batch) >= batch_size:
-                        yield '\n'.join(program_batch) + '\n'
-                        program_batch = []
-
-            # Final flush of multi-channel buffer
-            if is_multi and multi_buffer:
-                escaped_primary = html.escape(channel_ids_for_epg[0])
-                for extra_cid in channel_ids_for_epg[1:]:
-                    escaped_extra = html.escape(extra_cid)
-                    for xml_text in multi_buffer:
-                        program_batch.append(xml_text.replace(
-                            f'channel="{escaped_primary}"',
-                            f'channel="{escaped_extra}"',
-                            1,
-                        ))
-
-            if program_batch:
-                yield '\n'.join(program_batch) + '\n'
-
-        # Send final closing tag and completion message
-        yield "</tv>\n"
-
-        # Log system event for EPG download after streaming completes (with deduplication based on client)
-        client_id, client_ip, user_agent = get_client_identifier(request)
-        event_cache_key = f"epg_download:{user.username if user else 'anonymous'}:{profile_name or 'all'}:{client_id}"
-        if not cache.get(event_cache_key):
-            # `len()` reuses the queryset's iteration cache populated above;
-            # `count()` would issue a separate SELECT COUNT(*).
-            log_system_event(
-                event_type='epg_download',
-                profile=profile_name or 'all',
-                user=user.username if user else 'anonymous',
-                channels=len(channels),
-                client_ip=client_ip,
-                user_agent=user_agent,
-            )
-            cache.set(event_cache_key, True, 2)  # Prevent duplicate events for 2 seconds
-
-    # Wrapper generator that collects content for caching
-    def caching_generator():
-        collected_content = []
-        for chunk in epg_generator():
-            collected_content.append(chunk)
-            yield chunk
-        # After streaming completes, cache the full content
-        full_content = ''.join(collected_content)
-        cache.set(content_cache_key, full_content, 300)
-        logger.debug("Cached EPG content (%d bytes)", len(full_content))
-
-    response = StreamingHttpResponse(
-        streaming_content=caching_generator(),
-        content_type="application/xml"
-    )
-    response["Content-Disposition"] = 'attachment; filename="Dispatcharr.xml"'
-    response["Cache-Control"] = "no-cache"
-    return response
-
-
 def xc_get_user(request):
     username = request.GET.get("username")
     password = request.GET.get("password")
@@ -1990,6 +368,24 @@ def _xc_allowed_output_formats(user):
     return ['ts', 'mp4']
 
 
+def _build_xc_server_info(request, hostname, port):
+    """Build XC ``server_info``; keep timezone, ``time_now``, and EPG times in UTC.
+
+    XC clients use ``server_info.timezone`` to interpret EPG start/end strings.
+    Provider-local conversion happens in the timeshift proxy at request time.
+    """
+    # datetime.timezone.utc, not ZoneInfo("UTC"); avoids mis-set Docker /etc/timezone.
+    return {
+        "url": hostname,
+        "server_protocol": request.scheme,
+        "port": port,
+        "timezone": "UTC",
+        "timestamp_now": int(time.time()),
+        "time_now": datetime.now(dt_timezone.utc).strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S"),
+        "process": True,
+    }
+
+
 def xc_get_info(request, full=False):
     user = xc_get_user(request)
 
@@ -2022,15 +418,7 @@ def xc_get_info(request, full=False):
             "max_connections": str(max_connections),
             "allowed_output_formats": _xc_allowed_output_formats(user),
         },
-        "server_info": {
-            "url": hostname,
-            "server_protocol": request.scheme,
-            "port": port,
-            "timezone": get_localzone().key,
-            "timestamp_now": int(time.time()),
-            "time_now": datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S"),
-            "process": True,
-        },
+        "server_info": _build_xc_server_info(request, hostname, port),
     }
 
     if full == True:
@@ -2156,7 +544,7 @@ def xc_xmltv(request):
         )
         return JsonResponse({'error': 'Unauthorized'}, status=401)
 
-    return generate_epg(request, None, user)
+    return generate_epg(request, None, user, xc_catchup_prev_days=True)
 
 
 def xc_get_live_categories(user):
@@ -2305,6 +693,14 @@ def _xc_channel_entry(channel, channel_num_map, _get_default_group_id, _logo_url
     effective_logo = channel.effective_logo_obj
     effective_group = channel.effective_channel_group_obj
     group_id = effective_group.id if effective_group else _get_default_group_id()
+
+    if channel.is_catchup:
+        tv_archive = 1
+        tv_archive_duration = channel.catchup_days
+    else:
+        tv_archive = 0
+        tv_archive_duration = 0
+
     return {
         "num": channel_num_int,
         "name": channel.effective_name,
@@ -2319,10 +715,10 @@ def _xc_channel_entry(channel, channel_num_map, _get_default_group_id, _logo_url
         "is_adult": int(channel.is_adult),
         "category_id": str(group_id),
         "category_ids": [group_id],
-        "custom_sid": None,
-        "tv_archive": 0,
+        "custom_sid": "",
+        "tv_archive": tv_archive,
         "direct_source": "",
-        "tv_archive_duration": 0,
+        "tv_archive_duration": tv_archive_duration,
     }
 
 
@@ -2355,10 +751,12 @@ def xc_get_epg(request, user, short=False):
     if not channel_id:
         raise Http404()
 
+    try:
+        resolved_channel_id = int(channel_id)
+    except (TypeError, ValueError):
+        raise Http404()
+
     channel = None
-    # Apply effective-value annotation + hidden-exclusion at every channel
-    # resolution path so a single channel lookup honors the same visibility
-    # rules as xc_get_live_streams.
     def _annotate(qs):
         return with_effective_values(qs, select_related_fks=True).exclude(hidden_from_output=True)
 
@@ -2369,7 +767,7 @@ def xc_get_epg(request, user, short=False):
         if user_profile_count == 0:
             # No profile filtering - user sees all channels based on user_level
             filters = {
-                "id": channel_id,
+                "id": resolved_channel_id,
                 "user_level__lte": user.user_level
             }
             # Hide adult content if user preference is set
@@ -2379,7 +777,7 @@ def xc_get_epg(request, user, short=False):
         else:
             # User has specific limited profiles assigned
             filters = {
-                "id": channel_id,
+                "id": resolved_channel_id,
                 "channelprofilemembership__enabled": True,
                 "user_level__lte": user.user_level,
                 "channelprofilemembership__channel_profile__in": user.channel_profiles.all()
@@ -2392,7 +790,7 @@ def xc_get_epg(request, user, short=False):
         if not channel:
             raise Http404()
     else:
-        channel = _annotate(Channel.objects.filter(id=channel_id).select_related('epg_data__epg_source')).first()
+        channel = _annotate(Channel.objects.filter(id=resolved_channel_id).select_related('epg_data__epg_source')).first()
         if not channel:
             raise Http404()
 
@@ -2440,6 +838,8 @@ def xc_get_epg(request, user, short=False):
         int(channel.effective_channel_number) if channel.effective_channel_number is not None else 0,
     )
 
+    from apps.channels.utils import resolve_xc_epg_prev_days
+
     limit = int(request.GET.get('limit', 4))
     user_custom = user.custom_properties or {}
     try:
@@ -2447,12 +847,15 @@ def xc_get_epg(request, user, short=False):
         num_days = max(0, min(num_days, 365))
     except (ValueError, TypeError):
         num_days = 0
-    try:
-        prev_days = int(request.GET.get('prev_days', user_custom.get('epg_prev_days', 0)))
-        prev_days = max(0, min(prev_days, 30))
-    except (ValueError, TypeError):
-        prev_days = 0
+    prev_days = resolve_xc_epg_prev_days(request, user, auto_detect_fallback=False)
     now = django_timezone.now()
+
+    # XC catch-up clients expect past programmes when prev_days was not set.
+    _channel_is_catchup = getattr(channel, "is_catchup", False)
+    _channel_catchup_days = min(getattr(channel, "catchup_days", 0) or 0, 30)
+    if _channel_is_catchup and prev_days == 0:
+        prev_days = _channel_catchup_days
+
     lookback_cutoff = now - timedelta(days=prev_days)
     forward_cutoff = now + timedelta(days=num_days) if num_days > 0 else None
     effective_epg_data = channel.effective_epg_data_obj
@@ -2498,6 +901,13 @@ def xc_get_epg(request, user, short=False):
 
     output = {"epg_listings": []}
 
+    if _channel_is_catchup:
+        archive_window = timedelta(days=_channel_catchup_days)
+    else:
+        archive_window = None
+
+    _epg_utc = dt_timezone.utc
+
     for program in programs:
         title = program['title'] if isinstance(program, dict) else program.title
         description = program['description'] if isinstance(program, dict) else program.description
@@ -2522,8 +932,8 @@ def xc_get_epg(request, user, short=False):
             "epg_id": epg_id,
             "title": base64.b64encode((title or "").encode()).decode(),
             "lang": "",
-            "start": start.strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S"),
-            "end": end.strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S"),
+            "start": start.astimezone(_epg_utc).strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S"),
+            "end": end.astimezone(_epg_utc).strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S"),
             "description": base64.b64encode((description or "").encode()).decode(),
             "channel_id": str(channel_num_int),
             "start_timestamp": str(int(start.timestamp())),
@@ -2531,15 +941,88 @@ def xc_get_epg(request, user, short=False):
             "stream_id": f"{channel_id}",
         }
 
-        if short == False:
-            program_output["now_playing"] = 1 if start <= django_timezone.now() <= end else 0
+        if archive_window is not None and end < now and end > now - archive_window:
+            program_output["has_archive"] = 1
+        else:
             program_output["has_archive"] = 0
 
+        if short == False:
+            program_output["now_playing"] = 1 if start <= now <= end else 0
+
         output['epg_listings'].append(program_output)
 
     return output
 
 
+XC_MOVIE_VALUE_FIELDS = (
+    'id', 'movie_id', 'category_id', 'container_extension',
+    'movie__id', 'movie__name', 'movie__rating', 'movie__created_at',
+    'movie__tmdb_id', 'movie__imdb_id', 'movie__description', 'movie__genre',
+    'movie__year', 'movie__custom_properties', 'movie__logo_id',
+)
+
+XC_SERIES_VALUE_FIELDS = (
+    'id', 'series_id', 'category_id', 'updated_at',
+    'series__id', 'series__name', 'series__description', 'series__genre',
+    'series__year', 'series__rating', 'series__custom_properties', 'series__logo_id',
+    'series__tmdb_id', 'series__imdb_id',
+)
+
+
+def _xc_fetch_priority_distinct_relations(
+    *,
+    manager,
+    rel_filters,
+    distinct_field,
+    value_fields,
+    order_by_name_field,
+):
+    """
+    Return one row dict per distinct content ID (highest account priority wins).
+
+    On PostgreSQL, dedupe on narrow relation rows first, then fetch display
+    columns via values() (no ORM model instantiation). That avoids sorting
+    wide joined rows during DISTINCT ON and reduces parallel worker /dev/shm
+    pressure in Docker.
+    """
+    from django.db import connection, transaction
+
+    narrow_qs = manager.filter(**rel_filters)
+
+    def _fetch_by_ids(ids):
+        return list(
+            manager.filter(pk__in=ids)
+            .values(*value_fields)
+            .order_by(Lower(order_by_name_field))
+        )
+
+    if connection.vendor == 'postgresql':
+        winning_ids_qs = (
+            narrow_qs
+            .order_by(distinct_field, '-m3u_account__priority', 'id')
+            .distinct(distinct_field)
+            .values('pk')
+        )
+        with transaction.atomic():
+            # Optional: disable parallel gather for this DISTINCT ON query if Docker
+            # /dev/shm pressure causes worker OOM on very large VOD libraries.
+            #with connection.cursor() as cursor:
+            #    cursor.execute("SET LOCAL max_parallel_workers_per_gather = 0")
+            winning_ids = list(winning_ids_qs.values_list('pk', flat=True))
+            if not winning_ids:
+                return []
+            return _fetch_by_ids(winning_ids)
+
+    seen = {}
+    for row in narrow_qs.values(*value_fields).order_by('-m3u_account__priority', 'id'):
+        key = row[distinct_field]
+        if key not in seen:
+            seen[key] = row
+    rows = list(seen.values())
+    rows.sort(key=lambda r: (r[order_by_name_field] or '').lower())
+    return rows
+
+
 def xc_get_vod_categories(user):
     """Get VOD categories for XtreamCodes API"""
     from apps.vod.models import VODCategory, M3UMovieRelation
@@ -2565,33 +1048,19 @@ def xc_get_vod_categories(user):
 def xc_get_vod_streams(request, user, category_id=None):
     """Get VOD streams (movies) for XtreamCodes API"""
     from apps.vod.models import M3UMovieRelation
-    from django.db import connection
 
     rel_filters = {"m3u_account__is_active": True}
     if category_id:
         rel_filters["category_id"] = category_id
 
-    base_qs = (
-        M3UMovieRelation.objects
-        .filter(**rel_filters)
-        .select_related('movie', 'movie__logo', 'category')
+    relations = _xc_fetch_priority_distinct_relations(
+        manager=M3UMovieRelation.objects,
+        rel_filters=rel_filters,
+        distinct_field='movie_id',
+        value_fields=XC_MOVIE_VALUE_FIELDS,
+        order_by_name_field='movie__name',
     )
 
-    if connection.vendor == 'postgresql':
-        # DISTINCT ON returns one row per movie (highest-priority active relation)
-        # in a single query. ORDER BY must lead with the DISTINCT field.
-        relations = list(
-            base_qs.order_by('movie_id', '-m3u_account__priority', 'id')
-            .distinct('movie_id')
-        )
-    else:
-        # SQLite fallback: fetch all matching relations, deduplicate in Python.
-        seen: dict = {}
-        for rel in base_qs.order_by('-m3u_account__priority', 'id'):
-            if rel.movie_id not in seen:
-                seen[rel.movie_id] = rel
-        relations = list(seen.values())
-
     # Precompute logo URL prefix/suffix once (mirrors _xc_live_streams_setup)
     # so each row only needs a string concat instead of reverse() + URI build.
     _base_url = build_absolute_uri_with_port(request, "")
@@ -2600,44 +1069,40 @@ def xc_get_vod_streams(request, user, category_id=None):
     _logo_url_prefix = _base_url + _logo_prefix_raw + "/"
     _logo_url_suffix = "/" + _logo_suffix_raw
 
-    # Sort by name (DISTINCT ON forces ORDER BY movie_id; SQLite path is unsorted).
-    relations.sort(key=lambda r: (r.movie.name or "").lower())
-
     streams = []
     append = streams.append
-    for num, relation in enumerate(relations, 1):
-        movie = relation.movie
-        custom_props = movie.custom_properties or {}
-        category = relation.category
-        category_id_str = str(category.id) if category else "0"
-        category_id_list = [category.id] if category else []
-        rating = movie.rating
-        logo = movie.logo
+    for num, row in enumerate(relations, 1):
+        custom_props = row['movie__custom_properties'] or {}
+        category_id = row['category_id']
+        category_id_str = str(category_id) if category_id else "0"
+        category_id_list = [category_id] if category_id else []
+        rating = row['movie__rating']
+        logo_id = row['movie__logo_id']
 
         append({
             "num": num,
-            "name": movie.name,
+            "name": row['movie__name'],
             "stream_type": "movie",
-            "stream_id": movie.id,
+            "stream_id": row['movie__id'],
             "stream_icon": (
-                f"{_logo_url_prefix}{logo.id}{_logo_url_suffix}" if logo else None
+                f"{_logo_url_prefix}{logo_id}{_logo_url_suffix}" if logo_id else None
             ),
             "rating": rating or "0",
             "rating_5based": round(float(rating or 0) / 2, 2) if rating else 0,
-            "added": str(int(movie.created_at.timestamp())),
+            "added": str(int(row['movie__created_at'].timestamp())),
             "is_adult": 0,
-            "tmdb_id": movie.tmdb_id or "",
-            "imdb_id": movie.imdb_id or "",
+            "tmdb_id": row['movie__tmdb_id'] or "",
+            "imdb_id": row['movie__imdb_id'] or "",
             "trailer": custom_props.get('youtube_trailer') or "",
-            "plot": movie.description or "",
-            "genre": movie.genre or "",
-            "year": movie.year or "",
+            "plot": row['movie__description'] or "",
+            "genre": row['movie__genre'] or "",
+            "year": row['movie__year'] or "",
             "director": custom_props.get('director', ''),
             "cast": custom_props.get('actors', ''),
             "release_date": custom_props.get('release_date', ''),
             "category_id": category_id_str,
             "category_ids": category_id_list,
-            "container_extension": relation.container_extension or "mp4",
+            "container_extension": row['container_extension'] or "mp4",
             "custom_sid": None,
             "direct_source": "",
         })
@@ -2670,72 +1135,58 @@ def xc_get_series_categories(user):
 def xc_get_series(request, user, category_id=None):
     """Get series list for XtreamCodes API"""
     from apps.vod.models import M3USeriesRelation
-    from django.db import connection
 
     rel_filters = {"m3u_account__is_active": True}
     if category_id:
         rel_filters["category_id"] = category_id
 
-    base_qs = (
-        M3USeriesRelation.objects
-        .filter(**rel_filters)
-        .select_related('series', 'series__logo', 'category')
+    relations = _xc_fetch_priority_distinct_relations(
+        manager=M3USeriesRelation.objects,
+        rel_filters=rel_filters,
+        distinct_field='series_id',
+        value_fields=XC_SERIES_VALUE_FIELDS,
+        order_by_name_field='series__name',
     )
 
-    if connection.vendor == 'postgresql':
-        relations = list(
-            base_qs.order_by('series_id', '-m3u_account__priority', 'id')
-            .distinct('series_id')
-        )
-    else:
-        seen: dict = {}
-        for rel in base_qs.order_by('-m3u_account__priority', 'id'):
-            if rel.series_id not in seen:
-                seen[rel.series_id] = rel
-        relations = list(seen.values())
-
     _base_url = build_absolute_uri_with_port(request, "")
     _sample_logo_path = reverse("api:vod:vodlogo-cache", args=[0])
     _logo_prefix_raw, _, _logo_suffix_raw = _sample_logo_path.partition("/0/")
     _logo_url_prefix = _base_url + _logo_prefix_raw + "/"
     _logo_url_suffix = "/" + _logo_suffix_raw
 
-    relations.sort(key=lambda r: (r.series.name or "").lower())
-
     series_list = []
     append = series_list.append
-    for num, relation in enumerate(relations, 1):
-        series = relation.series
-        custom_props = series.custom_properties or {}
-        category = relation.category
-        rating = series.rating
-        logo = series.logo
-        year_str = str(series.year) if series.year else ""
+    for num, row in enumerate(relations, 1):
+        custom_props = row['series__custom_properties'] or {}
+        category_id = row['category_id']
+        rating = row['series__rating']
+        logo_id = row['series__logo_id']
+        year_str = str(row['series__year']) if row['series__year'] else ""
         release_date = custom_props.get('release_date', year_str)
 
         append({
             "num": num,
-            "name": series.name,
-            "series_id": relation.id,
+            "name": row['series__name'],
+            "series_id": row['id'],
             "cover": (
-                f"{_logo_url_prefix}{logo.id}{_logo_url_suffix}" if logo else None
+                f"{_logo_url_prefix}{logo_id}{_logo_url_suffix}" if logo_id else None
             ),
-            "plot": series.description or "",
+            "plot": row['series__description'] or "",
             "cast": custom_props.get('cast', ''),
             "director": custom_props.get('director', ''),
-            "genre": series.genre or "",
+            "genre": row['series__genre'] or "",
             "release_date": release_date,
             "releaseDate": release_date,
-            "last_modified": str(int(relation.updated_at.timestamp())),
+            "last_modified": str(int(row['updated_at'].timestamp())),
             "rating": str(rating or "0"),
             "rating_5based": str(round(float(rating or 0) / 2, 2)) if rating else "0",
             "backdrop_path": custom_props.get('backdrop_path', []),
             "youtube_trailer": custom_props.get('youtube_trailer', ''),
             "episode_run_time": custom_props.get('episode_run_time', ''),
-            "category_id": str(category.id) if category else "0",
-            "category_ids": [category.id] if category else [],
-            "tmdb_id": series.tmdb_id or "",
-            "imdb_id": series.imdb_id or "",
+            "category_id": str(category_id) if category_id else "0",
+            "category_ids": [category_id] if category_id else [],
+            "tmdb_id": row['series__tmdb_id'] or "",
+            "imdb_id": row['series__imdb_id'] or "",
         })
 
     return series_list
diff --git a/apps/plugins/api_views.py b/apps/plugins/api_views.py
index 80ab591a..08abe00e 100644
--- a/apps/plugins/api_views.py
+++ b/apps/plugins/api_views.py
@@ -335,16 +335,28 @@ def _save_fetched_manifest_to_repo(repo, data, verified):
     return None
 
 
+def _resolve_manifest_base_urls(manifest: dict) -> tuple[str, str]:
+    """Return (download_base_url, metadata_base_url) from a manifest dict.
+
+    Both fields fall back to root_url when not set. All base URL fields are
+    optional; callers must guard against empty strings before building URLs.
+    """
+    root_url = manifest.get("root_url", "").rstrip("/")
+    download_base_url = manifest.get("download_base_url", "").rstrip("/") or root_url
+    metadata_base_url = manifest.get("metadata_base_url", "").rstrip("/") or root_url
+    return download_base_url, metadata_base_url
+
+
 def _invalidate_plugin_detail_cache(repo_id, manifest_data):
     manifest = manifest_data.get("manifest", manifest_data)
-    root_url = manifest.get("root_url", "").rstrip("/")
+    _, metadata_base_url = _resolve_manifest_base_urls(manifest)
     keys = []
     for p in manifest.get("plugins", []):
         url = p.get("manifest_url", "")
         if not url:
             continue
-        if root_url and not url.startswith(("http://", "https://")):
-            url = f"{root_url}/{url}"
+        if metadata_base_url and not url.startswith(("http://", "https://")):
+            url = f"{metadata_base_url}/{url}"
         keys.append(f"plugin_detail:{repo_id}:{hashlib.md5(url.encode()).hexdigest()}")
     if keys:
         cache.delete_many(keys)
@@ -1045,18 +1057,28 @@ class AvailablePluginsAPIView(PluginAuthMixin, APIView):
         for repo in repos:
             manifest_data = repo.cached_manifest or {}
             manifest = manifest_data.get("manifest", manifest_data)
-            root_url = manifest.get("root_url", "").rstrip("/")
+            download_base_url, metadata_base_url = _resolve_manifest_base_urls(manifest)
             registry_url = manifest.get("registry_url", "").rstrip("/")
             repo_plugins = manifest.get("plugins", [])
             for p in repo_plugins:
                 slug = p.get("slug", "")
                 plugin_data = {**p}
-                # Resolve relative URLs against root_url; absolute URLs pass through
-                if root_url:
-                    for url_field in ("manifest_url", "latest_url", "icon_url"):
+                # Resolve relative URLs; metadata and download assets use separate bases
+                if metadata_base_url:
+                    for url_field in ("manifest_url", "icon_url"):
                         val = plugin_data.get(url_field, "")
                         if val and not val.startswith(("http://", "https://")):
-                            plugin_data[url_field] = f"{root_url}/{val}"
+                            plugin_data[url_field] = f"{metadata_base_url}/{val}"
+                if download_base_url:
+                    val = plugin_data.get("latest_url", "")
+                    if val and not val.startswith(("http://", "https://")):
+                        plugin_data["latest_url"] = f"{download_base_url}/{val}"
+                # Fallback icon_url: if metadata_base_url is explicitly set and manifest_url
+                # is known, assume logo.png lives in the same directory as the per-plugin
+                # manifest. Guard against root_url-only manifests to preserve the GitHub fallback.
+                if not plugin_data.get("icon_url") and manifest.get("metadata_base_url") and plugin_data.get("manifest_url"):
+                    manifest_dir = plugin_data["manifest_url"].rsplit("/", 1)[0]
+                    plugin_data["icon_url"] = f"{manifest_dir}/logo.png"
                 # Fallback icon_url from main branch when not provided
                 if not plugin_data.get("icon_url") and registry_url:
                     # registry_url is e.g. https://github.com/Dispatcharr/Plugins
@@ -1161,18 +1183,18 @@ class PluginDetailManifestAPIView(PluginAuthMixin, APIView):
             # Resolve relative URLs in versions
             repo_manifest = repo.cached_manifest or {}
             inner = repo_manifest.get("manifest", repo_manifest)
-            root_url = inner.get("root_url", "").rstrip("/")
+            download_base_url, _ = _resolve_manifest_base_urls(inner)
 
-            if root_url and isinstance(manifest_obj.get("versions"), list):
+            if download_base_url and isinstance(manifest_obj.get("versions"), list):
                 for v in manifest_obj["versions"]:
                     url_val = v.get("url", "")
                     if url_val and not url_val.startswith(("http://", "https://")):
-                        v["url"] = f"{root_url}/{url_val}"
-            if root_url and isinstance(manifest_obj.get("latest"), dict):
+                        v["url"] = f"{download_base_url}/{url_val}"
+            if download_base_url and isinstance(manifest_obj.get("latest"), dict):
                 for url_field in ("url", "latest_url"):
                     url_val = manifest_obj["latest"].get(url_field, "")
                     if url_val and not url_val.startswith(("http://", "https://")):
-                        manifest_obj["latest"][url_field] = f"{root_url}/{url_val}"
+                        manifest_obj["latest"][url_field] = f"{download_base_url}/{url_val}"
 
             result = {
                 "manifest": manifest_obj,
diff --git a/apps/plugins/loader.py b/apps/plugins/loader.py
index a7ecb255..d49da0f8 100644
--- a/apps/plugins/loader.py
+++ b/apps/plugins/loader.py
@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ import sys
 import threading
 import types
 from dataclasses import dataclass, field
-from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional
+from typing import Any, Dict, Iterator, List, Optional, Tuple
 
-from django.db import transaction
+from django.db import close_old_connections, transaction
 
 from .models import PluginConfig
 
@@ -92,6 +92,29 @@ class PluginManager:
                 key: lp.path for key, lp in self._registry.items() if lp and lp.path
             }
 
+        try:
+            return self._discover_plugins_impl(
+                sync_db=sync_db,
+                force_reload=force_reload,
+                previous_packages=previous_packages,
+                previous_aliases=previous_aliases,
+                previous_paths=previous_paths,
+                token=token,
+            )
+        finally:
+            # Discovery runs outside Django's request/task cycle (boot, worker_ready).
+            close_old_connections()
+
+    def _discover_plugins_impl(
+        self,
+        *,
+        sync_db: bool,
+        force_reload: bool,
+        previous_packages: Dict[str, str],
+        previous_aliases: Dict[str, str],
+        previous_paths: Dict[str, str],
+        token: int,
+    ) -> Dict[str, LoadedPlugin]:
         try:
             configs: Optional[Dict[str, PluginConfig]] = None
             try:
@@ -247,6 +270,23 @@ class PluginManager:
                 logger.exception("Deferring plugin DB sync; database not ready yet")
         return self._registry
 
+    def iter_actions_for_event(self, event_name: str) -> Iterator[Tuple[str, str]]:
+        """Yield (plugin_key, action_id) pairs from the in-memory registry."""
+        with self._lock:
+            registry = list(self._registry.items())
+        for key, lp in registry:
+            for action in lp.actions or []:
+                if not isinstance(action, dict):
+                    continue
+                action_id = action.get("id")
+                events = action.get("events")
+                if (
+                    action_id
+                    and isinstance(events, (list, tuple))
+                    and event_name in events
+                ):
+                    yield key, action_id
+
     def _load_plugin(
         self,
         key: str,
@@ -492,79 +532,85 @@ class PluginManager:
         return cfg.settings
 
     def run_action(self, key: str, action_id: str, params: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None) -> Dict[str, Any]:
-        lp = self.get_plugin(key)
-        if not lp or not lp.instance:
-            # Attempt a lightweight re-discovery in case the registry was rebuilt
-            self.discover_plugins(sync_db=False, force_reload=False, use_cache=False)
+        try:
             lp = self.get_plugin(key)
             if not lp or not lp.instance:
-                raise ValueError(f"Plugin '{key}' not found")
+                # Attempt a lightweight re-discovery in case the registry was rebuilt
+                self.discover_plugins(sync_db=False, force_reload=False, use_cache=False)
+                lp = self.get_plugin(key)
+                if not lp or not lp.instance:
+                    raise ValueError(f"Plugin '{key}' not found")
 
-        cfg = PluginConfig.objects.get(key=key)
-        if not cfg.enabled:
-            raise PermissionError(f"Plugin '{key}' is disabled")
-        params = params or {}
+            cfg = PluginConfig.objects.get(key=key)
+            if not cfg.enabled:
+                raise PermissionError(f"Plugin '{key}' is disabled")
+            params = params or {}
 
-        context = self._build_context(lp, cfg)
+            context = self._build_context(lp, cfg)
 
-        # Run either via Celery if plugin provides a delayed method, or inline
-        run_method = getattr(lp.instance, "run", None)
-        if not callable(run_method):
-            raise ValueError(f"Plugin '{key}' has no runnable 'run' method")
+            run_method = getattr(lp.instance, "run", None)
+            if not callable(run_method):
+                raise ValueError(f"Plugin '{key}' has no runnable 'run' method")
 
-        try:
-            result = run_method(action_id, params, context)
-        except Exception:
-            logger.exception(f"Plugin '{key}' action '{action_id}' failed")
-            raise
+            try:
+                result = run_method(action_id, params, context)
+            except Exception:
+                logger.exception(f"Plugin '{key}' action '{action_id}' failed")
+                raise
 
-        # Normalize return
-        if isinstance(result, dict):
-            return result
-        return {"status": "ok", "result": result}
+            if isinstance(result, dict):
+                return result
+            return {"status": "ok", "result": result}
+        finally:
+            # Return geventpool checkouts for this greenlet/thread after every action,
+            # including Connect event hooks and manual UI runs.
+            close_old_connections()
 
     def stop_plugin(self, key: str, reason: Optional[str] = None) -> bool:
-        lp = self.get_plugin(key)
-        if not lp or not lp.instance:
-            return False
         try:
-            cfg = PluginConfig.objects.get(key=key)
-        except PluginConfig.DoesNotExist:
-            return False
-        if not cfg.enabled:
-            return False
-
-        context = self._build_context(lp, cfg)
-        if reason:
-            context["reason"] = reason
-
-        stop_method = getattr(lp.instance, "stop", None)
-        if callable(stop_method):
+            lp = self.get_plugin(key)
+            if not lp or not lp.instance:
+                return False
             try:
-                stop_method(context)
-                return True
-            except TypeError:
+                cfg = PluginConfig.objects.get(key=key)
+            except PluginConfig.DoesNotExist:
+                return False
+            if not cfg.enabled:
+                return False
+
+            context = self._build_context(lp, cfg)
+            if reason:
+                context["reason"] = reason
+
+            stop_method = getattr(lp.instance, "stop", None)
+            if callable(stop_method):
                 try:
-                    stop_method()
+                    stop_method(context)
                     return True
+                except TypeError:
+                    try:
+                        stop_method()
+                        return True
+                    except Exception:
+                        logger.exception("Plugin '%s' stop() failed", key)
+                        return False
                 except Exception:
                     logger.exception("Plugin '%s' stop() failed", key)
                     return False
-            except Exception:
-                logger.exception("Plugin '%s' stop() failed", key)
-                return False
 
-        run_method = getattr(lp.instance, "run", None)
-        if callable(run_method):
-            actions = {a.get("id") for a in (lp.actions or []) if isinstance(a, dict)}
-            if "stop" in actions:
-                try:
-                    run_method("stop", {}, context)
-                    return True
-                except Exception:
-                    logger.exception("Plugin '%s' stop action failed", key)
-                    return False
-        return False
+            run_method = getattr(lp.instance, "run", None)
+            if callable(run_method):
+                actions = {a.get("id") for a in (lp.actions or []) if isinstance(a, dict)}
+                if "stop" in actions:
+                    try:
+                        run_method("stop", {}, context)
+                        return True
+                    except Exception:
+                        logger.exception("Plugin '%s' stop action failed", key)
+                        return False
+            return False
+        finally:
+            close_old_connections()
 
     def stop_all_plugins(self, reason: Optional[str] = None) -> int:
         stopped = 0
diff --git a/apps/plugins/tests/__init__.py b/apps/plugins/tests/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e69de29b
diff --git a/apps/plugins/tests/test_iter_actions_for_event.py b/apps/plugins/tests/test_iter_actions_for_event.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..05888157
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/plugins/tests/test_iter_actions_for_event.py
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+from django.test import SimpleTestCase
+
+from apps.plugins.loader import LoadedPlugin, PluginManager
+
+
+class IterActionsForEventTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def test_yields_matching_handlers(self):
+        pm = PluginManager()
+        pm._registry = {
+            "alpha": LoadedPlugin(
+                key="alpha",
+                name="Alpha",
+                actions=[
+                    {"id": "on_start", "events": ["channel_start"]},
+                    {"id": "manual"},
+                ],
+            ),
+            "beta": LoadedPlugin(
+                key="beta",
+                name="Beta",
+                actions=[
+                    {"id": "on_both", "events": ["channel_start", "channel_stop"]},
+                ],
+            ),
+        }
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            list(pm.iter_actions_for_event("channel_start")),
+            [("alpha", "on_start"), ("beta", "on_both")],
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(list(pm.iter_actions_for_event("channel_stop")), [("beta", "on_both")])
+
+    def test_ignores_string_events_value(self):
+        pm = PluginManager()
+        pm._registry = {
+            "bad": LoadedPlugin(
+                key="bad",
+                name="Bad",
+                actions=[{"id": "hook", "events": "client_connect"}],
+            ),
+            "good": LoadedPlugin(
+                key="good",
+                name="Good",
+                actions=[{"id": "hook", "events": ["client_connect"]}],
+            ),
+        }
+
+        self.assertEqual(
+            list(pm.iter_actions_for_event("client_connect")),
+            [("good", "hook")],
+        )
diff --git a/apps/plugins/tests/test_run_action_db_cleanup.py b/apps/plugins/tests/test_run_action_db_cleanup.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6313473d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/plugins/tests/test_run_action_db_cleanup.py
@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+"""PluginManager must release geventpool checkouts after every run/stop."""
+
+from contextlib import contextmanager
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
+
+from django.test import SimpleTestCase
+
+from apps.plugins.loader import LoadedPlugin, PluginManager
+
+
+class PluginRunActionDbCleanupTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    @contextmanager
+    def _manager_with_plugin(self, run_impl):
+        instance = MagicMock()
+        instance.run = run_impl
+        lp = LoadedPlugin(
+            key="test_plugin",
+            name="Test Plugin",
+            instance=instance,
+            actions=[{"id": "do_work"}],
+        )
+        pm = PluginManager()
+        cfg = MagicMock(enabled=True, settings={})
+        with patch.object(pm, "get_plugin", return_value=lp), patch(
+            "apps.plugins.loader.PluginConfig.objects.get", return_value=cfg
+        ):
+            yield pm
+
+    @patch("apps.plugins.loader.close_old_connections")
+    def test_run_action_closes_connections_on_success(self, mock_close):
+        with self._manager_with_plugin(lambda *_a, **_k: {"status": "ok"}) as pm:
+            result = pm.run_action("test_plugin", "do_work")
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, {"status": "ok"})
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+    @patch("apps.plugins.loader.close_old_connections")
+    def test_run_action_closes_connections_on_plugin_error(self, mock_close):
+        def _boom(*_a, **_k):
+            raise RuntimeError("plugin failed")
+
+        with self._manager_with_plugin(_boom) as pm:
+            with self.assertRaises(RuntimeError):
+                pm.run_action("test_plugin", "do_work")
+
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+    @patch("apps.plugins.loader.close_old_connections")
+    def test_stop_plugin_closes_connections(self, mock_close):
+        instance = MagicMock()
+        instance.stop = MagicMock()
+        lp = LoadedPlugin(
+            key="test_plugin",
+            name="Test Plugin",
+            instance=instance,
+        )
+        pm = PluginManager()
+        cfg = MagicMock(enabled=True, settings={})
+        with patch.object(pm, "get_plugin", return_value=lp), patch(
+            "apps.plugins.loader.PluginConfig.objects.get", return_value=cfg
+        ):
+            self.assertTrue(pm.stop_plugin("test_plugin", reason="shutdown"))
+
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+
+class PluginDiscoverDbCleanupTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    @patch("apps.plugins.loader.close_old_connections")
+    @patch.object(PluginManager, "_discover_plugins_impl", return_value={})
+    def test_discover_plugins_closes_connections(self, _mock_impl, mock_close):
+        pm = PluginManager()
+        pm.discover_plugins(sync_db=False)
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+    @patch("apps.plugins.loader.close_old_connections")
+    def test_discover_plugins_cache_hit_skips_close(self, mock_close):
+        pm = PluginManager()
+        pm._discovery_completed = True
+        pm._last_reload_token = pm._get_reload_token()
+        pm.discover_plugins(sync_db=False, use_cache=True)
+        mock_close.assert_not_called()
diff --git a/apps/proxy/config.py b/apps/proxy/config.py
index 999b7cfb..48d9fc9b 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/config.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/config.py
@@ -42,7 +42,8 @@ class BaseConfig:
                 "buffering_speed": 1.0,
                 "redis_chunk_ttl": 60,
                 "channel_shutdown_delay": 0,
-                "channel_init_grace_period": 5,
+                "channel_init_grace_period": 60,
+                "channel_client_wait_period": 5,
                 "new_client_behind_seconds": 5,
             }
 
@@ -133,9 +134,15 @@ class TSConfig(BaseConfig):
 
     @classmethod
     def get_channel_init_grace_period(cls):
-        """Get channel init grace period from database or default"""
+        """Max seconds to wait for initial buffer fill during channel startup."""
         settings = cls.get_proxy_settings()
-        return settings.get("channel_init_grace_period", 5)
+        return settings.get("channel_init_grace_period", 60)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def get_channel_client_wait_period(cls):
+        """Seconds to keep a ready channel alive waiting for the first client to connect."""
+        settings = cls.get_proxy_settings()
+        return settings.get("channel_client_wait_period", 5)
 
     # Dynamic property access for these settings
     @property
@@ -154,5 +161,6 @@ class TSConfig(BaseConfig):
     def CHANNEL_INIT_GRACE_PERIOD(self):
         return self.get_channel_init_grace_period()
 
-
-
+    @property
+    def CHANNEL_CLIENT_WAIT_PERIOD(self):
+        return self.get_channel_client_wait_period()
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/channel_status.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/channel_status.py
index 9bd1d284..300f3b0d 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/channel_status.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/channel_status.py
@@ -407,6 +407,20 @@ class ChannelStatus:
             if channel_name:
                 info['channel_name'] = channel_name
 
+            info['is_timeshift'] = bool(metadata.get(ChannelMetadataField.IS_TIMESHIFT))
+
+            for key, field in (
+                ('logo_id', ChannelMetadataField.LOGO_ID),
+                ('m3u_profile_id', ChannelMetadataField.M3U_PROFILE),
+            ):
+                raw = metadata.get(field)
+                if not raw:
+                    continue
+                try:
+                    info[key] = int(raw)
+                except (TypeError, ValueError):
+                    pass
+
             stream_id_bytes = metadata.get(ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_ID)
             if stream_id_bytes:
                 try:
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/client_manager.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/client_manager.py
index 3ab1861c..23f8e768 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/client_manager.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/client_manager.py
@@ -102,6 +102,7 @@ class ClientManager:
                         break
 
                     # Send heartbeat for all local clients
+                    clients_to_remove = set()
                     with self.lock:
                         # Skip this cycle if we have no local clients
                         if not self.clients:
@@ -109,7 +110,6 @@ class ClientManager:
 
                         # IMPROVED GHOST DETECTION: Check for stale clients before sending heartbeats
                         current_time = time.time()
-                        clients_to_remove = set()
 
                         # First identify clients that should be removed
                         for client_id in self.clients:
@@ -132,12 +132,11 @@ class ClientManager:
                                     logger.debug(f"Client {client_id} inactive for {current_time - last_active_time:.1f}s, removing as ghost")
                                     clients_to_remove.add(client_id)
 
-                        # Remove ghost clients in a separate step
-                        for client_id in clients_to_remove:
-                            self.remove_client(client_id)
-
                         if clients_to_remove:
-                            logger.info(f"Removed {len(clients_to_remove)} ghost clients from channel {self.channel_id}")
+                            logger.info(
+                                f"Identified {len(clients_to_remove)} ghost clients "
+                                f"for channel {self.channel_id}"
+                            )
 
                         # Now send heartbeats only for remaining clients
                         pipe = self.redis_client.pipeline()
@@ -172,6 +171,9 @@ class ClientManager:
                         if self.clients and not all(c in clients_to_remove for c in self.clients):
                             self._notify_owner_of_activity()
 
+                    for client_id in clients_to_remove:
+                        self.remove_client(client_id)
+
                 except Exception as e:
                     logger.error(f"Error in client heartbeat thread: {e}")
 
@@ -254,6 +256,14 @@ class ClientManager:
 
                 # Store in Redis
                 if self.redis_client:
+                    from .services.channel_service import ChannelService
+
+                    if ChannelService.cancel_pending_shutdown(self.channel_id):
+                        logger.info(
+                            f"Cancelled pending shutdown for channel {self.channel_id} "
+                            f"(client {client_id} reconnected)"
+                        )
+
                     self.redis_client.hset(client_key, mapping=client_data)
                     self.redis_client.expire(client_key, self.client_ttl)
 
@@ -291,6 +301,8 @@ class ClientManager:
                     # Trigger channel stats update via WebSocket
                     self._trigger_stats_update()
 
+                    ChannelService.promote_channel_when_buffer_ready(self.channel_id)
+
                 # Get total clients across all workers
                 total_clients = self.get_total_client_count()
                 logger.info(f"New client connected: {client_id} (local: {len(self.clients)}, total: {total_clients})")
@@ -300,11 +312,17 @@ class ClientManager:
                 return len(self.clients)
 
         except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error adding client {client_id}: {e}")
+            logger.error(f"Error adding client {client_id}: {e}", exc_info=True)
+            with self.lock:
+                self.clients.discard(client_id)
+            self._registered_clients.discard(client_id)
             return False
 
     def remove_client(self, client_id):
         """Remove a client from this channel and Redis"""
+        client_username = "unknown"
+        remaining = None
+
         with self.lock:
             if client_id in self.clients:
                 self.clients.remove(client_id)
@@ -315,61 +333,81 @@ class ClientManager:
             self.last_active_time = time.time()
 
             if self.redis_client:
-                # Get client data before removing the data
                 client_key = f"live:channel:{self.channel_id}:clients:{client_id}"
                 client_username = self.redis_client.hget(client_key, "username") or "unknown"
                 if isinstance(client_username, bytes):
                     client_username = client_username.decode("utf-8")
 
-                # Remove from channel's client set
                 self.redis_client.srem(self.client_set_key, client_id)
-
-                client_key = f"live:channel:{self.channel_id}:clients:{client_id}"
                 self.redis_client.delete(client_key)
-
-                # Check if this was the last client
                 remaining = self.redis_client.scard(self.client_set_key) or 0
-                if remaining == 0:
-                    logger.warning(f"Last client removed: {client_id} - channel may shut down soon")
 
-                    # Trigger disconnect time tracking even if we're not the owner
-                    disconnect_key = RedisKeys.last_client_disconnect(self.channel_id)
-                    self.redis_client.setex(disconnect_key, 60, str(time.time()))
+            local_count = len(self.clients)
 
-                self._notify_owner_of_activity()
+        if not self.redis_client:
+            return local_count
 
-                # Check if we're the owner - if so, handle locally; if not, publish event
-                am_i_owner = self.proxy_server and self.proxy_server.am_i_owner(self.channel_id)
+        if remaining == 0:
+            logger.warning(f"Last client removed: {client_id} - channel may shut down soon")
+            disconnect_key = RedisKeys.last_client_disconnect(self.channel_id)
+            ttl = max(int(ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay() * 2), 60)
+            self.redis_client.setex(disconnect_key, ttl, str(time.time()))
 
-                if am_i_owner:
-                    # We're the owner - handle the disconnect directly
-                    logger.debug(f"Owner handling CLIENT_DISCONNECTED for client {client_id} locally (not publishing)")
-                    if (remaining == 0
-                            or self.proxy_server.output_managers.get(self.channel_id)
-                            or self.proxy_server.profile_managers.get(self.channel_id)):
-                        import gevent
-                        gevent.spawn(self.proxy_server.handle_client_disconnect, self.channel_id)
-                else:
-                    # We're not the owner - publish event so owner can handle it
-                    logger.debug(f"Non-owner publishing CLIENT_DISCONNECTED event for client {client_id} on channel {self.channel_id} from worker {self.worker_id}")
-                    event_data = json.dumps({
-                        "event": EventType.CLIENT_DISCONNECTED,
-                        "channel_id": self.channel_id,
-                        "client_id": client_id,
-                        "worker_id": self.worker_id or "unknown",
-                        "timestamp": time.time(),
-                        "remaining_clients": remaining,
-                        "username": client_username
-                    })
-                    self.redis_client.publish(RedisKeys.events_channel(self.channel_id), event_data)
+        self._notify_owner_of_activity()
 
-                # Trigger channel stats update via WebSocket
-                self._trigger_stats_update()
+        am_i_owner = self.proxy_server and self.proxy_server.am_i_owner(self.channel_id)
 
-            total_clients = self.get_total_client_count()
-            logger.info(f"Client disconnected: {client_id} (local: {len(self.clients)}, total: {total_clients})")
+        # Owner lock TTL can expire while local ffmpeg is still running on this worker.
+        if (not am_i_owner and self.proxy_server
+                and self.proxy_server._has_local_upstream_activity(self.channel_id)):
+            if self.proxy_server.extend_ownership(self.channel_id):
+                am_i_owner = True
 
-        return len(self.clients)
+        schedule_disconnect = False
+        if am_i_owner:
+            logger.debug(
+                f"Owner handling CLIENT_DISCONNECTED for client {client_id} locally (not publishing)"
+            )
+            if (remaining == 0
+                    or self.proxy_server.output_managers.get(self.channel_id)
+                    or self.proxy_server.profile_managers.get(self.channel_id)):
+                schedule_disconnect = True
+        elif (remaining == 0 and self.proxy_server
+              and self.proxy_server._has_local_upstream_activity(self.channel_id)):
+            logger.warning(
+                f"Last client removed while local upstream still active for "
+                f"{self.channel_id} without owner lock - stopping channel"
+            )
+            schedule_disconnect = True
+        else:
+            logger.debug(
+                f"Non-owner publishing CLIENT_DISCONNECTED event for client {client_id} "
+                f"on channel {self.channel_id} from worker {self.worker_id}"
+            )
+            event_data = json.dumps({
+                "event": EventType.CLIENT_DISCONNECTED,
+                "channel_id": self.channel_id,
+                "client_id": client_id,
+                "worker_id": self.worker_id or "unknown",
+                "timestamp": time.time(),
+                "remaining_clients": remaining,
+                "username": client_username
+            })
+            self.redis_client.publish(RedisKeys.events_channel(self.channel_id), event_data)
+
+        if schedule_disconnect and self.proxy_server:
+            self.proxy_server._spawn_on_hub(
+                self.proxy_server.handle_client_disconnect, self.channel_id
+            )
+
+        self._trigger_stats_update()
+
+        total_clients = self.get_total_client_count()
+        logger.info(
+            f"Client disconnected: {client_id} (local: {local_count}, total: {total_clients})"
+        )
+
+        return local_count
 
     def get_client_count(self):
         """Get local client count"""
@@ -442,3 +480,19 @@ class ClientManager:
             )
 
         return stale_ids
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def clear_all_clients(redis_client, channel_id):
+        """Remove every client entry from Redis for a channel."""
+        client_set_key = RedisKeys.clients(channel_id)
+        client_ids = redis_client.smembers(client_set_key)
+        if not client_ids:
+            return 0
+
+        pipe = redis_client.pipeline(transaction=False)
+        for cid in client_ids:
+            cid_str = cid.decode() if isinstance(cid, bytes) else cid
+            pipe.delete(RedisKeys.client_metadata(channel_id, cid_str))
+        pipe.delete(client_set_key)
+        pipe.execute()
+        return len(client_ids)
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/config_helper.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/config_helper.py
index f9a0418e..846b0153 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/config_helper.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/config_helper.py
@@ -107,9 +107,14 @@ class ConfigHelper:
 
     @staticmethod
     def channel_init_grace_period():
-        """Get channel initialization grace period in seconds"""
+        """Max seconds to wait for initial buffer fill during channel startup."""
         return Config.get_channel_init_grace_period()
 
+    @staticmethod
+    def channel_client_wait_period():
+        """Seconds to keep a ready channel alive waiting for the first client to connect."""
+        return Config.get_channel_client_wait_period()
+
     @staticmethod
     def chunk_timeout():
         """
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/constants.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/constants.py
index b3839508..414e1a2f 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/constants.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/constants.py
@@ -54,6 +54,8 @@ class ChannelMetadataField:
     STREAM_ID = "stream_id"
     CHANNEL_NAME = "channel_name"
     STREAM_NAME = "stream_name"
+    IS_TIMESHIFT = "is_timeshift"
+    LOGO_ID = "logo_id"
 
     # Profile fields
     STREAM_PROFILE = "stream_profile"
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/input/buffer.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/input/buffer.py
index e26ed3ff..3d3fb091 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/input/buffer.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/input/buffer.py
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ class StreamBuffer:
 
     def add_chunk(self, chunk):
         """Add data with optimized Redis storage and TS packet alignment"""
-        if not chunk:
+        if not chunk or self.stopping:
             return False
 
         try:
@@ -309,38 +309,16 @@ class StreamBuffer:
         self.fill_timers.clear()
 
         try:
-            # Flush any remaining data in the write buffer
-            if hasattr(self, '_write_buffer') and len(self._write_buffer) > 0:
-                # Ensure remaining data is aligned to TS packets
-                complete_size = (len(self._write_buffer) // 188) * 188
-
-                if complete_size > 0:
-                    final_chunk = self._write_buffer[:complete_size]
-
-                    # Write final chunk to Redis
-                    with self.lock:
-                        if self.redis_client:
-                            try:
-                                chunk_index = self.redis_client.incr(self.buffer_index_key)
-                                chunk_key = f"{self.buffer_prefix}{chunk_index}"
-                                self.redis_client.setex(chunk_key, self.chunk_ttl, bytes(final_chunk))
-                                self.index = chunk_index
-                                logger.info(f"Flushed final chunk of {len(final_chunk)} bytes to Redis")
-                            except Exception as e:
-                                logger.error(f"Error flushing final chunk: {e}")
-
-                # Clear buffers
-                self._write_buffer = bytearray()
-                if hasattr(self, '_partial_packet'):
-                    self._partial_packet = bytearray()
-
-            # Clean up the chunk timestamps sorted set
-            if self.redis_client and self.chunk_timestamps_key:
-                try:
-                    self.redis_client.delete(self.chunk_timestamps_key)
-                except Exception as e:
-                    logger.error(f"Error deleting chunk timestamps key: {e}")
-
+            with self.lock:
+                if hasattr(self, '_write_buffer') and len(self._write_buffer) > 0:
+                    discarded = len(self._write_buffer)
+                    self._write_buffer = bytearray()
+                    if hasattr(self, '_partial_packet'):
+                        self._partial_packet = bytearray()
+                    logger.debug(
+                        f"Discarded {discarded} bytes from local write buffer "
+                        f"for channel {self.channel_id}"
+                    )
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error during buffer stop: {e}")
 
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/input/manager.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/input/manager.py
index ccc52318..8c76c1be 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/input/manager.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/input/manager.py
@@ -67,6 +67,7 @@ class StreamManager:
         # Add to your __init__ method
         self._buffer_check_timers = []
         self.stopping = False
+        self.stop_requested = False
 
         # Add tracking for tried streams and current stream
         self.current_stream_id = stream_id
@@ -112,6 +113,11 @@ class StreamManager:
         # Add tracking for data throughput
         self.bytes_processed = 0
         self.last_bytes_update = time.time()
+
+        # Cached result of the pipelined Redis ownership audit (hot read path).
+        self._ownership_cache_valid_until = 0.0
+        self._ownership_cached = True
+        self._OWNERSHIP_CHECK_INTERVAL = 1.0
         self.bytes_update_interval = 5  # Update Redis every 5 seconds
 
         # Add stderr reader thread property
@@ -182,6 +188,153 @@ class StreamManager:
         logger.warning(f"Timeout waiting for existing processes to close for channel {self.channel_id} after {timeout}s")
         return False
 
+    def _invalidate_ownership_cache(self):
+        self._ownership_cache_valid_until = 0.0
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _decode_redis_value(value):
+        if value is None:
+            return None
+        if isinstance(value, bytes):
+            return value.decode()
+        return value
+
+    def _disconnect_shutdown_ready(self, disconnect_value):
+        """True when last-client disconnect has passed the configured shutdown delay."""
+        if not disconnect_value:
+            return False
+
+        shutdown_delay = ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay()
+        if shutdown_delay <= 0:
+            return True
+
+        disconnect_value = self._decode_redis_value(disconnect_value)
+        try:
+            disconnect_time = float(disconnect_value)
+        except (ValueError, TypeError):
+            return False
+        return (time.time() - disconnect_time) >= shutdown_delay
+
+    def _evaluate_ownership_from_redis(self, redis_client):
+        """Single pipelined Redis round-trip for the full ownership audit."""
+        stop_key = RedisKeys.channel_stopping(self.channel_id)
+        metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(self.channel_id)
+        clients_key = RedisKeys.clients(self.channel_id)
+        owner_key = RedisKeys.channel_owner(self.channel_id)
+        disconnect_key = RedisKeys.last_client_disconnect(self.channel_id)
+
+        pipe = redis_client.pipeline(transaction=False)
+        pipe.exists(stop_key)
+        pipe.exists(metadata_key)
+        pipe.scard(clients_key)
+        pipe.get(owner_key)
+        pipe.get(disconnect_key)
+        pipe.hget(metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.STATE)
+        (
+            stop_exists,
+            metadata_exists,
+            client_count,
+            current_owner,
+            disconnect_value,
+            state_raw,
+        ) = pipe.execute()
+
+        if stop_exists:
+            return False
+
+        if not metadata_exists:
+            logger.warning(
+                f"Channel {self.channel_id} metadata removed from Redis - stopping upstream"
+            )
+            return False
+
+        client_count = client_count or 0
+        state = self._decode_redis_value(state_raw)
+        current_owner = self._decode_redis_value(current_owner)
+
+        if current_owner and current_owner != self.worker_id:
+            return False
+
+        if not current_owner:
+            if client_count == 0 and state not in ChannelState.PRE_ACTIVE:
+                logger.warning(
+                    f"Channel {self.channel_id} has no owner and no clients - stopping upstream"
+                )
+                return False
+            return True
+
+        if client_count == 0 and self._disconnect_shutdown_ready(disconnect_value):
+            logger.info(
+                f"Channel {self.channel_id} disconnect shutdown ready - stopping upstream"
+            )
+            return False
+
+        return True
+
+    def _still_owner(self, *, force=False):
+        """Return True while this worker should keep the upstream connection open."""
+        if self.stopping or self.stop_requested:
+            return False
+
+        if not self.worker_id:
+            return True
+
+        redis_client = getattr(self.buffer, 'redis_client', None)
+        if not redis_client:
+            return True
+
+        now = time.time()
+        if not force and now < self._ownership_cache_valid_until:
+            return self._ownership_cached
+
+        try:
+            result = self._evaluate_ownership_from_redis(redis_client)
+            self._ownership_cached = result
+            self._ownership_cache_valid_until = now + self._OWNERSHIP_CHECK_INTERVAL
+            return result
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.debug(f"Ownership check failed for channel {self.channel_id}: {e}")
+            return True
+
+    def _upstream_may_continue(self):
+        """
+        Per-chunk gate for the hot read path.
+
+        Local stop flags are checked every chunk. The coordinated-teardown Redis
+        flag is checked every chunk (one EXISTS). The full ownership audit is
+        pipelined and cached for ~1s — enough for loop boundaries while avoiding
+        6+ Redis round-trips per chunk during steady streaming.
+        """
+        if self.stopping or self.stop_requested or not self.running:
+            return False
+        if self.buffer is not None and self.buffer.stopping:
+            return False
+
+        redis_client = getattr(self.buffer, 'redis_client', None)
+        if redis_client and self.worker_id:
+            try:
+                if redis_client.exists(RedisKeys.channel_stopping(self.channel_id)):
+                    self._ownership_cached = False
+                    self._ownership_cache_valid_until = 0.0
+                    return False
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.debug(
+                    f"Channel stopping check failed for {self.channel_id}: {e}"
+                )
+
+        return self._still_owner()
+
+    def _ensure_owner_or_stop(self):
+        if self._still_owner(force=True):
+            return True
+
+        logger.warning(
+            f"Stream manager for channel {self.channel_id} lost ownership "
+            f"(worker {self.worker_id}) - stopping upstream"
+        )
+        self.stop()
+        return False
+
     def run(self):
         """Main execution loop using HTTP streaming with improved connection handling and stream switching"""
         # Add a stop flag to the class properties
@@ -203,6 +356,8 @@ class StreamManager:
             # Main stream switching loop - we'll try different streams if needed
             while self.running and stream_switch_attempts <= max_stream_switches:
                 close_old_connections()
+                if not self._ensure_owner_or_stop():
+                    break
                 # Check for stuck switching state
                 if self.url_switching and time.time() - self.url_switch_start_time > self.url_switch_timeout:
                     logger.warning(f"URL switching state appears stuck for channel {self.channel_id} "
@@ -255,6 +410,8 @@ class StreamManager:
                     continue
                 # Connection retry loop for current URL
                 while self.running and self.retry_count < self.max_retries and not url_failed and not self.needs_stream_switch:
+                    if not self._ensure_owner_or_stop():
+                        break
 
                     logger.info(f"Connection attempt {self.retry_count + 1}/{self.max_retries} for URL: {self.url} for channel {self.channel_id}")
 
@@ -382,6 +539,12 @@ class StreamManager:
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Stream error: {e}", exc_info=True)
         finally:
+            try:
+                from ..server import ProxyServer
+                ProxyServer.get_instance()._live_stream_managers.pop(self.channel_id, None)
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+
             # Enhanced cleanup in the finally block
             self.connected = False
 
@@ -410,7 +573,9 @@ class StreamManager:
                 try:
                     metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(self.channel_id)
                     owner_key = RedisKeys.channel_owner(self.channel_id)
-                    current_owner = self.buffer.redis_client.get(owner_key)
+                    current_owner = self._decode_redis_value(
+                        self.buffer.redis_client.get(owner_key)
+                    )
 
                     is_owner = (
                         current_owner
@@ -421,12 +586,10 @@ class StreamManager:
 
                     should_update = is_owner
                     if not should_update and no_owner:
-                        current_state_bytes = self.buffer.redis_client.hget(
-                            metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.STATE
-                        )
-                        current_state = (
-                            current_state_bytes
-                            if current_state_bytes else None
+                        current_state = self._decode_redis_value(
+                            self.buffer.redis_client.hget(
+                                metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.STATE
+                            )
                         )
                         should_update = current_state in ChannelState.PRE_ACTIVE
                         if not should_update and current_state:
@@ -488,44 +651,48 @@ class StreamManager:
                 logger.debug(f"Closing existing HTTP connections before establishing transcode connection for channel {self.channel_id}")
                 self._close_connection()
 
-            channel = get_stream_object(self.channel_id)
+            try:
+                channel = get_stream_object(self.channel_id)
 
-            # Use FFmpeg specifically for HLS streams
-            if hasattr(self, 'force_ffmpeg') and self.force_ffmpeg:
-                from core.models import StreamProfile
-                try:
-                    stream_profile = StreamProfile.objects.get(name='ffmpeg', locked=True)
-                    logger.info("Using FFmpeg stream profile for unsupported proxy content (HLS/RTSP/UDP)")
-                except StreamProfile.DoesNotExist:
-                    # Fall back to channel's profile if FFmpeg not found
+                # Use FFmpeg specifically for HLS streams
+                if hasattr(self, 'force_ffmpeg') and self.force_ffmpeg:
+                    from core.models import StreamProfile
+                    try:
+                        stream_profile = StreamProfile.objects.get(name='ffmpeg', locked=True)
+                        logger.info("Using FFmpeg stream profile for unsupported proxy content (HLS/RTSP/UDP)")
+                    except StreamProfile.DoesNotExist:
+                        # Fall back to channel's profile if FFmpeg not found
+                        stream_profile = channel.get_stream_profile()
+                        logger.warning(f"FFmpeg profile not found, using channel default profile for channel: {self.channel_id}")
+                else:
                     stream_profile = channel.get_stream_profile()
-                    logger.warning(f"FFmpeg profile not found, using channel default profile for channel: {self.channel_id}")
-            else:
-                stream_profile = channel.get_stream_profile()
 
-            # Build and start transcode command
-            self.transcode_cmd = stream_profile.build_command(self.url, self.user_agent)
+                # Build and start transcode command
+                self.transcode_cmd = stream_profile.build_command(self.url, self.user_agent)
 
-            # Store stream command for efficient log parser routing
-            self.stream_command = stream_profile.command
-            # Map actual commands to parser types for direct routing
-            command_to_parser = {
-                'ffmpeg': 'ffmpeg',
-                'cvlc': 'vlc',
-                'vlc': 'vlc',
-                'streamlink': 'streamlink'
-            }
-            self.parser_type = command_to_parser.get(self.stream_command.lower())
-            if self.parser_type:
-                logger.debug(f"Using {self.parser_type} parser for log parsing (command: {self.stream_command})")
-            else:
-                logger.debug(f"Unknown stream command '{self.stream_command}', will use auto-detection for log parsing")
+                # Store stream command for efficient log parser routing
+                self.stream_command = stream_profile.command
+                # Map actual commands to parser types for direct routing
+                command_to_parser = {
+                    'ffmpeg': 'ffmpeg',
+                    'cvlc': 'vlc',
+                    'vlc': 'vlc',
+                    'streamlink': 'streamlink'
+                }
+                self.parser_type = command_to_parser.get(self.stream_command.lower())
+                if self.parser_type:
+                    logger.debug(f"Using {self.parser_type} parser for log parsing (command: {self.stream_command})")
+                else:
+                    logger.debug(f"Unknown stream command '{self.stream_command}', will use auto-detection for log parsing")
 
-            # For UDP streams, remove any user_agent parameters from the command
-            if hasattr(self, 'stream_type') and self.stream_type == StreamType.UDP:
-                # Filter out any arguments that contain the user_agent value or related headers
-                self.transcode_cmd = [arg for arg in self.transcode_cmd if self.user_agent not in arg and 'user-agent' not in arg.lower() and 'user_agent' not in arg.lower()]
-                logger.debug(f"Removed user_agent parameters from UDP stream command for channel: {self.channel_id}")
+                # For UDP streams, remove any user_agent parameters from the command
+                if hasattr(self, 'stream_type') and self.stream_type == StreamType.UDP:
+                    # Filter out any arguments that contain the user_agent value or related headers
+                    self.transcode_cmd = [arg for arg in self.transcode_cmd if self.user_agent not in arg and 'user-agent' not in arg.lower() and 'user_agent' not in arg.lower()]
+                    logger.debug(f"Removed user_agent parameters from UDP stream command for channel: {self.channel_id}")
+            finally:
+                # Release the pool slot before posix_spawn or before returning on profile errors.
+                close_old_connections()
 
             logger.debug(f"Starting transcode process: {self.transcode_cmd} for channel: {self.channel_id}")
 
@@ -1020,6 +1187,9 @@ class StreamManager:
 
     def _update_bytes_processed(self, chunk_size):
         """Update the total bytes processed in Redis metadata"""
+        if not self._upstream_may_continue():
+            return
+
         try:
             # Update local counter
             self.bytes_processed += chunk_size
@@ -1092,14 +1262,10 @@ class StreamManager:
         """Stop the stream manager and cancel all timers"""
         logger.info(f"Stopping stream manager for channel {self.channel_id}")
 
-        # Add at the beginning of your stop method
         self.stopping = True
-
-        # Release stream resources if we're the owner
-        if self.current_stream_id and hasattr(self, 'worker_id') and self.worker_id:
-            if hasattr(self.buffer, 'redis_client') and self.buffer.redis_client:
-                owner_key = RedisKeys.channel_owner(self.channel_id)
-                current_owner = self.buffer.redis_client.get(owner_key)
+        self._invalidate_ownership_cache()
+        if self.buffer is not None:
+            self.buffer.stopping = True
 
         # Cancel all buffer check timers
         for timer in list(self._buffer_check_timers):
@@ -1254,6 +1420,12 @@ class StreamManager:
         """Check if connection retry is allowed"""
         return self.retry_count < self.max_retries
 
+    def _health_inactivity_threshold(self):
+        """How long without data before marking the stream unhealthy."""
+        if self.connected and getattr(self.buffer, 'index', 0) == 0:
+            return ConfigHelper.channel_init_grace_period()
+        return getattr(Config, 'CONNECTION_TIMEOUT', 10)
+
     def _monitor_health(self):
         """Monitor stream health and set flags for the main loop to handle recovery"""
         consecutive_unhealthy_checks = 0
@@ -1269,7 +1441,7 @@ class StreamManager:
             try:
                 now = time.time()
                 inactivity_duration = now - self.last_data_time
-                timeout_threshold = getattr(Config, 'CONNECTION_TIMEOUT', 10)
+                timeout_threshold = self._health_inactivity_threshold()
 
                 if inactivity_duration > timeout_threshold and self.connected:
                     if self.healthy:
@@ -1489,7 +1661,8 @@ class StreamManager:
             if hasattr(self, 'stderr_reader_thread') and self.stderr_reader_thread and self.stderr_reader_thread.is_alive():
                 try:
                     logger.debug(f"Waiting for stderr reader thread to terminate for channel {self.channel_id}")
-                    self.stderr_reader_thread.join(timeout=2.0)
+                    stderr_join_timeout = 0.25 if self.stopping else 2.0
+                    self.stderr_reader_thread.join(timeout=stderr_join_timeout)
                     if self.stderr_reader_thread.is_alive():
                         logger.warning(f"Stderr reader thread did not terminate within timeout for channel {self.channel_id}")
                 except Exception as e:
@@ -1582,6 +1755,10 @@ class StreamManager:
                 self.connected = False
                 return False
 
+            if not self._upstream_may_continue():
+                self.stop()
+                return False
+
             # Track chunk size before adding to buffer
             chunk_size = len(chunk)
             self._update_bytes_processed(chunk_size)
@@ -1589,7 +1766,6 @@ class StreamManager:
             # Add directly to buffer without TS-specific processing
             success = self.buffer.add_chunk(chunk)
 
-            # Update last data timestamp in Redis if successful
             if success and hasattr(self.buffer, 'redis_client') and self.buffer.redis_client:
                 last_data_key = RedisKeys.last_data(self.buffer.channel_id)
                 self.buffer.redis_client.set(last_data_key, str(time.time()), ex=60)
@@ -1660,19 +1836,9 @@ class StreamManager:
                             timer.start()
                             return False
 
-                        # We have enough buffer, proceed with state change
-                        update_data = {
-                            ChannelMetadataField.STATE: ChannelState.WAITING_FOR_CLIENTS,
-                            ChannelMetadataField.CONNECTION_READY_TIME: current_time,
-                            ChannelMetadataField.STATE_CHANGED_AT: current_time,
-                            ChannelMetadataField.BUFFER_CHUNKS: str(current_buffer_index)
-                        }
-                        redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping=update_data)
+                        from ..services.channel_service import ChannelService
 
-                        # Get configured grace period or default
-                        grace_period = ConfigHelper.channel_init_grace_period()
-                        logger.info(f"STREAM MANAGER: Updated channel {channel_id} state: {current_state or 'None'} -> {ChannelState.WAITING_FOR_CLIENTS} with {current_buffer_index} buffer chunks")
-                        logger.info(f"Started initial connection grace period ({grace_period}s) for channel {channel_id}")
+                        ChannelService.promote_channel_when_buffer_ready(channel_id)
                     else:
                         logger.debug(f"Not changing state: channel {channel_id} already in {current_state} state")
         except Exception as e:
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/output/fmp4/generator.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/output/fmp4/generator.py
index 65a8c5c7..d967b5f9 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/output/fmp4/generator.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/output/fmp4/generator.py
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ import time
 import gevent
 from apps.channels.models import Channel, Stream
 from core.utils import log_system_event
+from django.db import close_old_connections
 from ...server import ProxyServer
 from ...redis_keys import RedisKeys
 from ...constants import ChannelMetadataField
@@ -331,46 +332,53 @@ class FMP4StreamGenerator:
     # ------------------------------------------------------------------
 
     def _cleanup(self):
-        elapsed = time.time() - self.stream_start_time
-        proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
+        try:
+            elapsed = time.time() - self.stream_start_time
+            proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
 
-        # Release stream allocation if last client (mirrors StreamGenerator)
-        if proxy_server.redis_client:
-            try:
-                meta_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(self.channel_id)
-                stream_id_bytes = proxy_server.redis_client.hget(
-                    meta_key, ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_ID
-                )
-                if stream_id_bytes:
-                    if self.channel_id in proxy_server.client_managers:
-                        client_count = proxy_server.client_managers[
-                            self.channel_id
-                        ].get_total_client_count()
-                        if client_count <= 1 and proxy_server.am_i_owner(self.channel_id):
-                            try:
+            # Release stream allocation if last client (mirrors StreamGenerator)
+            if proxy_server.redis_client:
+                try:
+                    meta_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(self.channel_id)
+                    stream_id_bytes = proxy_server.redis_client.hget(
+                        meta_key, ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_ID
+                    )
+                    if stream_id_bytes:
+                        if self.channel_id in proxy_server.client_managers:
+                            client_count = proxy_server.client_managers[
+                                self.channel_id
+                            ].get_total_client_count()
+                            if (
+                                client_count <= 1
+                                and proxy_server.am_i_owner(self.channel_id)
+                                and ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay() <= 0
+                            ):
                                 try:
-                                    obj = Channel.objects.get(uuid=self.channel_id)
-                                except (Channel.DoesNotExist, Exception):
-                                    obj = Stream.objects.get(stream_hash=self.channel_id)
-                                obj.release_stream()
-                            except Exception as e:
-                                logger.error(
-                                    f"[{self.client_id}] Error releasing stream: {e}"
-                                )
-            except Exception as e:
-                logger.error(f"[{self.client_id}] Error in stream release check: {e}")
+                                    try:
+                                        obj = Channel.objects.get(uuid=self.channel_id)
+                                    except (Channel.DoesNotExist, Exception):
+                                        obj = Stream.objects.get(stream_hash=self.channel_id)
+                                    obj.release_stream()
+                                except Exception as e:
+                                    logger.error(
+                                        f"[{self.client_id}] Error releasing stream: {e}"
+                                    )
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.error(f"[{self.client_id}] Error in stream release check: {e}")
 
-        # Remove from MAIN ClientManager - this is what triggers handle_client_disconnect
-        # and the zero-clients → stop_channel path, same as TS clients.
-        local_clients = 0
-        total_clients = 0
-        if self.channel_id in proxy_server.client_managers:
-            client_manager = proxy_server.client_managers[self.channel_id]
-            local_clients = client_manager.remove_client(self.client_id)
-            total_clients = client_manager.get_total_client_count()
+            # Remove from MAIN ClientManager - this is what triggers handle_client_disconnect
+            # and the zero-clients → stop_channel path, same as TS clients.
+            local_clients = 0
+            total_clients = 0
+            if self.channel_id in proxy_server.client_managers:
+                client_manager = proxy_server.client_managers[self.channel_id]
+                local_clients = client_manager.remove_client(self.client_id)
+                total_clients = client_manager.get_total_client_count()
 
-        logger.info(
-            f"[{self.client_id}] fMP4 client disconnected after {elapsed:.2f}s "
-            f"({self.bytes_sent / 1024:.1f} KB sent, "
-            f"local: {local_clients}, total: {total_clients})"
-        )
+            logger.info(
+                f"[{self.client_id}] fMP4 client disconnected after {elapsed:.2f}s "
+                f"({self.bytes_sent / 1024:.1f} KB sent, "
+                f"local: {local_clients}, total: {total_clients})"
+            )
+        finally:
+            close_old_connections()
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/output/ts/generator.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/output/ts/generator.py
index 64bb4e1d..88175fcd 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/output/ts/generator.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/output/ts/generator.py
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import time
 import gevent
 from apps.proxy.config import TSConfig as Config
 from apps.channels.models import Channel, Stream
+from django.db import close_old_connections
 from core.utils import log_system_event
 from ...server import ProxyServer
 from ...utils import create_ts_packet, get_logger
@@ -139,12 +140,75 @@ class StreamGenerator:
         finally:
             self._cleanup()
 
+    def _init_wait_abort_reason(self, proxy_server, initialization_start):
+        """Return a reason string when init wait should end early, else None."""
+        from ...services.channel_service import ChannelService
+
+        if ChannelService.is_channel_teardown_active(self.channel_id):
+            return "stopping"
+
+        client_mgr = proxy_server.client_managers.get(self.channel_id)
+        if client_mgr is not None:
+            if self.client_id not in client_mgr.clients:
+                return "client_gone"
+        elif proxy_server.redis_client:
+            client_key = RedisKeys.client_metadata(self.channel_id, self.client_id)
+            if not proxy_server.redis_client.exists(client_key):
+                total = proxy_server.redis_client.scard(RedisKeys.clients(self.channel_id)) or 0
+                if total == 0:
+                    return "client_gone"
+
+        elapsed = time.time() - initialization_start
+        init_grace_period = ConfigHelper.channel_init_grace_period()
+        if elapsed < init_grace_period or not proxy_server.redis_client:
+            return None
+
+        metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(self.channel_id)
+        state_raw = proxy_server.redis_client.hget(metadata_key, 'state')
+        if not state_raw:
+            return None
+
+        state = state_raw.decode() if isinstance(state_raw, bytes) else state_raw
+        if state not in ('connecting', 'initializing', 'buffering'):
+            return None
+
+        buffer = proxy_server.stream_buffers.get(self.channel_id)
+        if buffer is not None and buffer.index > 0:
+            return None
+
+        if proxy_server.redis_client.get(RedisKeys.last_data(self.channel_id)):
+            return None
+
+        return "stalled"
+
     def _wait_for_initialization(self):
         initialization_start = time.time()
         max_init_wait = ConfigHelper.client_wait_timeout()
         proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
 
         while time.time() - initialization_start < max_init_wait:
+            abort_reason = self._init_wait_abort_reason(proxy_server, initialization_start)
+            if abort_reason == "stopping":
+                logger.error(
+                    f"[{self.client_id}] Channel {self.channel_id} teardown active during initialization"
+                )
+                yield create_ts_packet('error', "Error: Channel is stopping")
+                return False
+            if abort_reason == "client_gone":
+                logger.info(
+                    f"[{self.client_id}] Client disconnected during initialization wait, aborting"
+                )
+                yield create_ts_packet('error', "Error: Client disconnected")
+                return False
+            if abort_reason == "stalled":
+                logger.warning(
+                    f"[{self.client_id}] Channel {self.channel_id} stalled in connecting state "
+                    f"with no buffer data after "
+                    f"{ConfigHelper.channel_init_grace_period()}s, aborting init wait"
+                )
+                yield create_ts_packet('error', "Error: Connection stalled")
+                return False
+
             if proxy_server.redis_client:
                 metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(self.channel_id)
                 metadata = proxy_server.redis_client.hgetall(metadata_key)
@@ -527,63 +591,63 @@ class StreamGenerator:
 
     def _cleanup(self):
         """Clean up resources and report final statistics."""
-        # Client cleanup
-        elapsed = time.time() - self.stream_start_time
-        local_clients = 0
-        total_clients = 0
-        proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
+        try:
+            # Client cleanup
+            elapsed = time.time() - self.stream_start_time
+            local_clients = 0
+            total_clients = 0
+            proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
 
-        # Release M3U profile stream allocation if this is the last client
-        stream_released = False
-        if proxy_server.redis_client:
-            try:
-                metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(self.channel_id)
-                metadata = proxy_server.redis_client.hgetall(metadata_key)
-                if metadata:
-                    stream_id_bytes = proxy_server.redis_client.hget(metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_ID)
-                    if stream_id_bytes:
-                        # Check if we're the last client
-                        if self.channel_id in proxy_server.client_managers:
-                            client_count = proxy_server.client_managers[self.channel_id].get_total_client_count()
-                            # Only the last client or owner should release the stream
-                            if client_count <= 1 and proxy_server.am_i_owner(self.channel_id):
+            # Release M3U profile stream allocation if this is the last client
+            stream_released = False
+            if proxy_server.redis_client:
+                try:
+                    if self.channel_id in proxy_server.client_managers:
+                        client_count = proxy_server.client_managers[self.channel_id].get_total_client_count()
+                        # Pool slots are global; the last client on any worker must release.
+                        # During shutdown_delay, keep the slot until coordinated stop runs.
+                        if client_count <= 1 and ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay() <= 0:
+                            try:
                                 try:
-                                    # Try Channel first (normal flow), fall back to Stream (preview flow)
-                                    try:
-                                        obj = Channel.objects.get(uuid=self.channel_id)
-                                    except (Channel.DoesNotExist, Exception):
-                                        obj = Stream.objects.get(stream_hash=self.channel_id)
-                                    stream_released = obj.release_stream()
-                                    if stream_released:
-                                        logger.debug(f"[{self.client_id}] Released stream for channel {self.channel_id}")
-                                    else:
-                                        logger.warning(f"[{self.client_id}] release_stream found no keys for channel {self.channel_id}")
-                                except Exception as e:
-                                    logger.error(f"[{self.client_id}] Error releasing stream for channel {self.channel_id}: {e}")
-            except Exception as e:
-                logger.error(f"[{self.client_id}] Error checking stream data for release: {e}")
+                                    obj = Channel.objects.get(uuid=self.channel_id)
+                                except (Channel.DoesNotExist, Exception):
+                                    obj = Stream.objects.get(stream_hash=self.channel_id)
+                                stream_released = obj.release_stream()
+                                if stream_released:
+                                    logger.debug(f"[{self.client_id}] Released stream for channel {self.channel_id}")
+                                else:
+                                    logger.warning(f"[{self.client_id}] release_stream found no keys for channel {self.channel_id}")
+                            except Exception as e:
+                                logger.error(f"[{self.client_id}] Error releasing stream for channel {self.channel_id}: {e}")
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.error(f"[{self.client_id}] Error checking stream data for release: {e}")
 
-        if self.channel_id in proxy_server.client_managers:
-            client_manager = proxy_server.client_managers[self.channel_id]
-            local_clients = client_manager.remove_client(self.client_id)
-            total_clients = client_manager.get_total_client_count()
-            logger.info(f"[{self.client_id}] Disconnected after {elapsed:.2f}s (local: {local_clients}, total: {total_clients})")
+            if self.channel_id in proxy_server.client_managers:
+                client_manager = proxy_server.client_managers[self.channel_id]
+                if self.client_id in client_manager.clients:
+                    local_clients = client_manager.remove_client(self.client_id)
+                else:
+                    local_clients = client_manager.get_client_count()
+                total_clients = client_manager.get_total_client_count()
+                logger.info(f"[{self.client_id}] Disconnected after {elapsed:.2f}s (local: {local_clients}, total: {total_clients})")
 
-            # Log client disconnect event
-            try:
-                log_system_event(
-                    'client_disconnect',
-                    channel_id=self.channel_id,
-                    channel_name=self.channel_name,
-                    client_ip=self.client_ip,
-                    client_id=self.client_id,
-                    user_agent=self.client_user_agent[:100] if self.client_user_agent else None,
-                    duration=round(elapsed, 2),
-                    bytes_sent=self.bytes_sent,
-                    username=self.user.username if self.user else None
-                )
-            except Exception as e:
-                logger.error(f"Could not log client disconnect event: {e}")
+                # Log client disconnect event
+                try:
+                    log_system_event(
+                        'client_disconnect',
+                        channel_id=self.channel_id,
+                        channel_name=self.channel_name,
+                        client_ip=self.client_ip,
+                        client_id=self.client_id,
+                        user_agent=self.client_user_agent[:100] if self.client_user_agent else None,
+                        duration=round(elapsed, 2),
+                        bytes_sent=self.bytes_sent,
+                        username=self.user.username if self.user else None
+                    )
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.error(f"Could not log client disconnect event: {e}")
+        finally:
+            close_old_connections()
 
 
 def create_stream_generator(channel_id, client_id, client_ip, client_user_agent, channel_initializing=False, user=None, buffer=None):
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/server.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/server.py
index 879de2ec..08a029e3 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/server.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/server.py
@@ -71,6 +71,10 @@ class ProxyServer:
         self.profile_buffers = {}   # {channel_id: {profile_id: StreamBuffer}}
         self._channel_names = {}
         self._stopping_channels = set()  # channels with an active stop_channel call in progress
+        self._stopping_since = {}  # channel_id -> time.time() when stop_channel began
+        self._local_stop_locks = {}
+        # Managers kept until the stream OS thread exits (may outlive stream_managers dict)
+        self._live_stream_managers = {}
 
         # Generate a unique worker ID
         pid = os.getpid()
@@ -138,6 +142,18 @@ class ProxyServer:
             logger.error(f"Redis command error: {e}")
             return None
 
+    def _spawn_on_hub(self, fn, *args, **kwargs):
+        """Schedule fn on the gevent hub from any thread without blocking the caller."""
+        import gevent
+
+        try:
+            hub = gevent.get_hub()
+            hub.loop.run_callback_threadsafe(
+                lambda: gevent.spawn(fn, *args, **kwargs)
+            )
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Failed to schedule {getattr(fn, '__name__', fn)} on hub: {e}")
+
     def _start_event_listener(self):
         """Listen for events from other workers"""
         if not self.redis_client:
@@ -294,22 +310,36 @@ class ProxyServer:
                                                     json.dumps(switch_result)
                                                 )
                                     elif event_type == EventType.CHANNEL_STOP:
-                                        logger.info(f"Received {EventType.CHANNEL_STOP} event for channel {channel_id}")
-                                        # First mark channel as stopping in Redis
-                                        if self.redis_client:
-                                            # Set stopping state in metadata
-                                            metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
-                                            if self.redis_client.exists(metadata_key):
-                                                self.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping={
-                                                    "state": ChannelState.STOPPING,
-                                                    "state_changed_at": str(time.time())
-                                                })
+                                        requester_worker_id = data.get("requester_worker_id")
+                                        logger.info(
+                                            f"Received {EventType.CHANNEL_STOP} event for channel {channel_id} "
+                                            f"from worker {requester_worker_id}"
+                                        )
 
-                                        # If we have local resources for this channel, clean them up
-                                        if channel_id in self.stream_buffers or channel_id in self.client_managers:
-                                            # Use existing stop_channel method
-                                            logger.info(f"Stopping local resources for channel {channel_id}")
+                                        # Initiating worker already runs local stop_channel()
+                                        if requester_worker_id and requester_worker_id == self.worker_id:
+                                            logger.debug(
+                                                f"Ignoring {EventType.CHANNEL_STOP} for {channel_id}; "
+                                                f"this worker initiated teardown"
+                                            )
+                                        elif (
+                                            channel_id in self.stream_managers
+                                            or channel_id in self._live_stream_managers
+                                        ):
+                                            logger.info(
+                                                f"Owner worker stopping local upstream for channel {channel_id}"
+                                            )
                                             self.stop_channel(channel_id)
+                                        elif (
+                                            channel_id in self.stream_buffers
+                                            or channel_id in self.client_managers
+                                            or channel_id in self.profile_managers
+                                            or channel_id in self.output_managers
+                                        ):
+                                            logger.info(
+                                                f"Non-owner worker cleaning local resources for channel {channel_id}"
+                                            )
+                                            self._cleanup_local_resources(channel_id)
 
                                         # Acknowledge stop by publishing a response
                                         stop_response = {
@@ -490,8 +520,16 @@ class ProxyServer:
             current = self.redis_client.get(lock_key)
 
             if current is None:
-                # Key expired — re-acquire if we have the stream_manager
-                if channel_id in self.stream_managers:
+                # Key expired, re-acquire if we still run local upstream, but never
+                # during coordinated teardown (multi-worker reconnect-during-stop race).
+                if channel_id in self.stream_managers or channel_id in self._live_stream_managers:
+                    if self._channel_unavailable_for_new_clients(channel_id):
+                        logger.info(
+                            f"Refusing ownership re-acquisition for {channel_id}; "
+                            f"teardown or pending shutdown active"
+                        )
+                        return False
+
                     acquired = self.redis_client.set(lock_key, self.worker_id, nx=True, ex=ttl)
                     if acquired:
                         logger.warning(f"Re-acquired expired ownership for channel {channel_id}")
@@ -514,6 +552,19 @@ class ProxyServer:
     def initialize_channel(self, url, channel_id, user_agent=None, transcode=False, stream_id=None):
         """Initialize a channel without redundant active key"""
         try:
+            if self._channel_unavailable_for_new_clients(channel_id):
+                logger.warning(
+                    f"Refusing to initialize channel {channel_id}; "
+                    f"teardown or pending shutdown active"
+                )
+                return False
+
+            if self._has_local_upstream_activity(channel_id):
+                logger.warning(
+                    f"Stopping lingering local upstream before initializing channel {channel_id}"
+                )
+                self._stop_local_stream_activity(channel_id)
+
             if self.redis_client:
                 metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
                 if self.redis_client.exists(metadata_key):
@@ -709,6 +760,7 @@ class ProxyServer:
                 )
             except Exception as e:
                 logger.error(f"Could not log channel start event: {e}")
+                close_old_connections()
 
             # Create client manager with channel_id, redis_client AND worker_id (only if not already exists)
             if channel_id not in self.client_managers:
@@ -720,6 +772,7 @@ class ProxyServer:
                 self.client_managers[channel_id] = client_manager
 
             # Start stream manager thread only for the owner
+            self._live_stream_managers[channel_id] = stream_manager
             thread = threading.Thread(target=stream_manager.run, daemon=True)
             thread.name = f"stream-{channel_id}"
             thread.start()
@@ -736,7 +789,7 @@ class ProxyServer:
                 attempt_key = RedisKeys.connection_attempt(channel_id)
                 self.redis_client.setex(attempt_key, 60, str(time.time()))
 
-                logger.info(f"Channel {channel_id} in {ChannelState.CONNECTING} state - will start grace period after connection")
+                logger.info(f"Channel {channel_id} in {ChannelState.CONNECTING} state - waiting for buffer to fill")
             return True
 
         except Exception as e:
@@ -846,31 +899,107 @@ class ProxyServer:
                 owner = metadata.get('owner', 'unknown')
                 logger.info(f"Zombie channel details - state: {state}, owner: {owner}")
 
-            # Clean up Redis keys
             self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
-
-            # Force release resources in the Channel model
-            try:
-                channel = Channel.objects.get(uuid=channel_id)
-                if not channel.release_stream():
-                    logger.warning(f"Failed to release stream for zombie channel {channel_id}")
-                else:
-                    logger.info(f"Released stream allocation for zombie channel {channel_id}")
-            except Exception as e:
-                try:
-                    stream = Stream.objects.get(stream_hash=channel_id)
-                    if not stream.release_stream():
-                        logger.warning(f"Failed to release stream for zombie channel {channel_id}")
-                    else:
-                        logger.info(f"Released stream allocation for zombie channel {channel_id}")
-                except Exception as e:
-                    logger.error(f"Error releasing stream for zombie channel {channel_id}: {e}")
-
             return True
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error cleaning zombie channel {channel_id}: {e}", exc_info=True)
             return False
 
+    @staticmethod
+    def _shutdown_disconnect_ttl():
+        delay = ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay()
+        return max(int(delay * 2), 60)
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _pre_active_no_clients_should_stop(connection_ready_time, start_time, now=None):
+        """
+        Decide whether a pre-active channel with zero clients should be stopped.
+
+        Returns (should_stop, timeout_seconds, reason) where reason is
+        'client_wait' (buffer ready, waiting for first viewer) or 'startup'
+        (still connecting / filling buffer).
+        """
+        now = now if now is not None else time.time()
+        if connection_ready_time:
+            elapsed = now - connection_ready_time
+            timeout = ConfigHelper.channel_client_wait_period()
+            return elapsed > timeout, timeout, "client_wait"
+        if start_time:
+            elapsed = now - start_time
+            timeout = ConfigHelper.channel_init_grace_period()
+            return elapsed > timeout, timeout, "startup"
+        return False, None, None
+
+    def _wait_for_shutdown_delay(self, channel_id):
+        """
+        Wait until shutdown_delay has elapsed since the Redis disconnect
+        timestamp. Returns False if clients reconnect or the timer is cancelled.
+        Uses Redis state so concurrent disconnect handlers and multi-worker
+        reconnects always honour the latest last-client disconnect time.
+        """
+        if not self.redis_client:
+            return True
+
+        shutdown_delay = ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay()
+        if shutdown_delay <= 0:
+            return True
+
+        disconnect_key = RedisKeys.last_client_disconnect(channel_id)
+        client_set_key = RedisKeys.clients(channel_id)
+        poll_interval = 1.0
+
+        logger.info(
+            f"Waiting up to {shutdown_delay}s before stopping channel {channel_id}..."
+        )
+
+        while True:
+            total = self.redis_client.scard(client_set_key) or 0
+            if total > 0:
+                logger.info(
+                    f"New clients connected during shutdown delay for "
+                    f"{channel_id} - aborting shutdown"
+                )
+                self.redis_client.delete(disconnect_key)
+                return False
+
+            disconnect_value = self.redis_client.get(disconnect_key)
+            if not disconnect_value:
+                logger.info(
+                    f"Shutdown delay cancelled for {channel_id} - aborting shutdown"
+                )
+                return False
+
+            try:
+                if isinstance(disconnect_value, bytes):
+                    disconnect_value = disconnect_value.decode()
+                disconnect_time = float(disconnect_value)
+            except (ValueError, TypeError):
+                logger.warning(
+                    f"Invalid disconnect timestamp for {channel_id}, aborting wait"
+                )
+                return False
+
+            elapsed = time.time() - disconnect_time
+            if elapsed >= shutdown_delay:
+                total = self.redis_client.scard(client_set_key) or 0
+                if total > 0:
+                    logger.info(
+                        f"Clients connected at end of shutdown delay for "
+                        f"{channel_id} - aborting shutdown"
+                    )
+                    self.redis_client.delete(disconnect_key)
+                    return False
+                return True
+
+            elapsed_display = max(0.0, elapsed)
+            remaining = max(0.0, shutdown_delay - elapsed)
+            logger.debug(
+                f"Channel {channel_id[:8]} shutdown timer: "
+                f"{elapsed_display:.1f}s of {shutdown_delay}s elapsed "
+                f"({remaining:.1f}s remaining)"
+            )
+            gevent.sleep(min(poll_interval, remaining))
+
     def handle_client_disconnect(self, channel_id):
         """
         Handle client disconnect event - check if channel should shut down and
@@ -881,8 +1010,10 @@ class ProxyServer:
         # to manage for this channel at all.
         if (channel_id not in self.client_managers
                 and channel_id not in self.stream_managers
+                and channel_id not in self._live_stream_managers
                 and channel_id not in self.profile_managers
-                and channel_id not in self.output_managers):
+                and channel_id not in self.output_managers
+                and not self._has_local_upstream_activity(channel_id)):
             return
 
         try:
@@ -954,25 +1085,58 @@ class ProxyServer:
 
             if total == 0:
                 logger.debug(f"No clients left after disconnect event - stopping channel {channel_id}")
-                disconnect_key = RedisKeys.last_client_disconnect(channel_id)
-                self.redis_client.setex(disconnect_key, 60, str(time.time()))
 
                 shutdown_delay = ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay()
+                disconnect_key = RedisKeys.last_client_disconnect(channel_id)
 
                 if shutdown_delay > 0:
-                    logger.info(f"Waiting {shutdown_delay}s before stopping channel...")
-                    gevent.sleep(shutdown_delay)
-
-                    total = self.redis_client.scard(client_set_key) or 0
-                    if total > 0:
-                        logger.info(f"New clients connected during shutdown delay - aborting shutdown")
-                        self.redis_client.delete(disconnect_key)
+                    if not self.redis_client.get(disconnect_key):
+                        self.redis_client.setex(
+                            disconnect_key,
+                            self._shutdown_disconnect_ttl(),
+                            str(time.time()),
+                        )
+                    if not self._wait_for_shutdown_delay(channel_id):
                         return
+                else:
+                    self.redis_client.setex(
+                        disconnect_key,
+                        self._shutdown_disconnect_ttl(),
+                        str(time.time()),
+                    )
 
-                self.stop_channel(channel_id)
+                # Coordinated stop runs local teardown + Redis cleanup once.
+                # Do not call _stop_upstream_before_redis_cleanup here — it races
+                # with stop_channel and can leave stop_channel blocked on stderr join
+                # before _clean_redis_keys ever runs (orphaned buffer:index keys).
+                self._coordinated_stop_channel(channel_id)
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error handling client disconnect for channel {channel_id}: {e}")
 
+    def _channel_unavailable_for_new_clients(self, channel_id):
+        """True when new clients or ownership re-acquisition should be refused."""
+        from .services.channel_service import ChannelService
+        return ChannelService.is_channel_unavailable_for_new_clients(channel_id)
+
+    def _channel_teardown_active(self, channel_id):
+        """True when a coordinated stop is in progress (Redis-visible to all workers)."""
+        from .services.channel_service import ChannelService
+        return ChannelService.is_channel_teardown_active(channel_id)
+
+    def _coordinated_stop_channel(self, channel_id):
+        """Stop a channel with Redis markers and pubsub visible to all uWSGI workers."""
+        from .services.channel_service import ChannelService
+        return ChannelService.stop_channel(channel_id)
+
+    def _force_clear_channel_clients(self, channel_id):
+        """Remove all client entries from Redis for a wedged channel."""
+        if not self.redis_client:
+            return 0
+        removed = ClientManager.clear_all_clients(self.redis_client, channel_id)
+        if removed:
+            logger.warning(f"Force-cleared {removed} client(s) from channel {channel_id}")
+        return removed
+
     # ------------------------------------------------------------------
     # Output format lifecycle
     # ------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -1266,150 +1430,270 @@ class ProxyServer:
         for pid in list(self.profile_managers.get(channel_id, {}).keys()):
             self.stop_output_profile(channel_id, pid)
 
+    def _collect_channel_stop_event_data(self, channel_id):
+        """Snapshot metadata for channel_stop logging before Redis keys are deleted."""
+        channel_name = self._channel_names.pop(channel_id, None) or str(channel_id)
+        runtime = None
+        total_bytes = None
+        if self.redis_client:
+            metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
+            metadata = self.redis_client.hgetall(metadata_key)
+            if metadata:
+                if 'init_time' in metadata:
+                    try:
+                        init_time = float(metadata['init_time'])
+                        runtime = round(time.time() - init_time, 2)
+                    except Exception:
+                        pass
+                if 'total_bytes' in metadata:
+                    try:
+                        total_bytes = int(metadata['total_bytes'])
+                    except Exception:
+                        pass
+        return {
+            'channel_id': channel_id,
+            'channel_name': channel_name,
+            'runtime': runtime,
+            'total_bytes': total_bytes,
+        }
+
+    def _spawn_channel_stop_event(self, stop_event_data):
+        """Log channel_stop without blocking teardown (DB/connect dispatch can hang)."""
+        if not stop_event_data:
+            return
+
+        def _log_stop():
+            log_system_event('channel_stop', **stop_event_data)
+
+        gevent.spawn(_log_stop)
+
+    def _get_stream_thread(self, channel_id):
+        thread_name = f"stream-{channel_id}"
+        for thread in threading.enumerate():
+            if thread.name == thread_name:
+                return thread
+        return None
+
+    def _has_local_upstream_activity(self, channel_id):
+        """True when this worker runs a local ffmpeg / stream-{uuid} OS thread."""
+        if channel_id in self.stream_managers:
+            return True
+        if channel_id in self._live_stream_managers:
+            return True
+        thread = self._get_stream_thread(channel_id)
+        return thread is not None and thread.is_alive()
+
+    def _broadcast_upstream_stop(self, channel_id):
+        """Ask every uWSGI worker to stop local ffmpeg for this channel."""
+        from .services.channel_service import ChannelService
+
+        if not self.redis_client:
+            return
+        try:
+            ChannelService.mark_channel_stopping(channel_id, broadcast=True)
+            logger.info(
+                f"Broadcast upstream stop for channel {channel_id} to all workers"
+            )
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(
+                f"Error broadcasting upstream stop for channel {channel_id}: {e}"
+            )
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _channel_id_from_metadata_key(key):
+        if isinstance(key, bytes):
+            key = key.decode('utf-8', errors='replace')
+        parts = key.split(':')
+        if len(parts) >= 3:
+            return parts[2]
+        return None
+
+    def _stop_upstream_before_redis_cleanup(self, channel_id):
+        """Stop local ffmpeg before deleting Redis keys (prevents delete/recreate loops)."""
+        if self._has_local_upstream_activity(channel_id):
+            logger.info(
+                f"Channel {channel_id} has local upstream activity - stopping processes"
+            )
+            self._stop_local_stream_activity(channel_id)
+            return
+        self._broadcast_upstream_stop(channel_id)
+
+    def _join_stream_thread(self, channel_id, timeout=2.0):
+        thread = self._get_stream_thread(channel_id)
+        if thread and thread.is_alive():
+            logger.info(f"Waiting for stream thread to terminate for channel {channel_id}")
+            try:
+                thread.join(timeout=timeout)
+                if thread.is_alive():
+                    logger.warning(
+                        f"Stream thread for channel {channel_id} did not terminate within {timeout}s"
+                    )
+            except RuntimeError:
+                logger.debug(f"Could not join stream thread for channel {channel_id}")
+
+    def _resolve_stream_manager(self, channel_id):
+        manager = self.stream_managers.pop(channel_id, None)
+        if manager is None:
+            manager = self._live_stream_managers.pop(channel_id, None)
+        return manager
+
+    def _signal_upstream_shutdown(self, channel_id):
+        """Halt upstream Redis writes immediately without blocking on ffmpeg join."""
+        if channel_id in self.stream_buffers:
+            self.stream_buffers[channel_id].stopping = True
+        for registry in (self.stream_managers, self._live_stream_managers):
+            manager = registry.get(channel_id)
+            if manager is None:
+                continue
+            manager.stopping = True
+            manager.stop_requested = True
+            if getattr(manager, 'buffer', None) is not None:
+                manager.buffer.stopping = True
+
+    def _get_local_stop_lock(self, channel_id):
+        lock = self._local_stop_locks.get(channel_id)
+        if lock is None:
+            lock = threading.Lock()
+            self._local_stop_locks[channel_id] = lock
+        return lock
+
+    def _stop_local_stream_activity(self, channel_id):
+        """Stop local ffmpeg/stream threads regardless of registry state."""
+        lock = self._get_local_stop_lock(channel_id)
+        if not lock.acquire(blocking=False):
+            logger.debug(
+                f"Local stop already in progress for channel {channel_id}, skipping duplicate"
+            )
+            return
+        try:
+            self._stop_local_stream_activity_locked(channel_id)
+        finally:
+            lock.release()
+            self._local_stop_locks.pop(channel_id, None)
+
+    def _stop_local_stream_activity_locked(self, channel_id):
+        stream_manager = self._resolve_stream_manager(channel_id)
+        if stream_manager is not None:
+            if hasattr(stream_manager, 'stop'):
+                try:
+                    stream_manager.stop()
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.error(f"Error stopping stream manager for channel {channel_id}: {e}")
+            logger.info(f"Stopped stream manager for channel {channel_id}")
+        elif self._get_stream_thread(channel_id):
+            logger.warning(
+                f"Found live stream thread for channel {channel_id} without a manager reference"
+            )
+            if channel_id in self.stream_buffers:
+                self.stream_buffers[channel_id].stopping = True
+
+        self._join_stream_thread(channel_id)
+
+        if channel_id in self.stream_buffers:
+            buffer = self.stream_buffers.pop(channel_id)
+            if hasattr(buffer, 'stop'):
+                try:
+                    buffer.stop()
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.error(f"Error stopping buffer for channel {channel_id}: {e}")
+            logger.info(f"Removed stream buffer for channel {channel_id}")
+
+        if channel_id in self.client_managers:
+            try:
+                client_manager = self.client_managers.pop(channel_id)
+                if hasattr(client_manager, 'stop'):
+                    client_manager.stop()
+                logger.info(f"Removed client manager for channel {channel_id}")
+            except KeyError:
+                logger.debug(f"Client manager for channel {channel_id} already removed")
+
+        self.stop_all_output_formats(channel_id)
+        self.stop_all_output_profiles(channel_id)
+        self.profile_managers.pop(channel_id, None)
+        self.profile_buffers.pop(channel_id, None)
+        self._live_stream_managers.pop(channel_id, None)
+
+    def _recover_stuck_channel_stops(self):
+        """Force cleanup when stop_channel never finishes (e.g. blocked on logging)."""
+        if not self._stopping_channels:
+            return
+
+        now = time.time()
+        stuck_threshold = max(10, ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay() * 2)
+
+        for channel_id in list(self._stopping_channels):
+            started = self._stopping_since.get(channel_id, now)
+            if now - started < stuck_threshold:
+                continue
+
+            logger.error(
+                f"Channel {channel_id} stop_channel stuck for {now - started:.0f}s "
+                f"- forcing local and Redis cleanup"
+            )
+            self._stopping_channels.discard(channel_id)
+            self._stopping_since.pop(channel_id, None)
+
+            try:
+                self._stop_local_stream_activity(channel_id)
+                self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Error during forced cleanup for channel {channel_id}: {e}")
+
     def stop_channel(self, channel_id):
         """Stop a channel with proper ownership handling"""
         if channel_id in self._stopping_channels:
             logger.debug(f"stop_channel already in progress for {channel_id}, ignoring duplicate call")
             return
         self._stopping_channels.add(channel_id)
+        self._stopping_since[channel_id] = time.time()
+        stop_event_data = None
+        redis_cleaned = False
         try:
             logger.info(f"Stopping channel {channel_id}")
 
-            # First set a stopping key that clients will check
             if self.redis_client:
                 stop_key = RedisKeys.channel_stopping(channel_id)
-                self.redis_client.setex(stop_key, 10, "true")
+                if self.redis_client.exists(stop_key):
+                    self.redis_client.expire(stop_key, 60)
+                else:
+                    self.redis_client.setex(stop_key, 60, "true")
 
-            # Only stop the actual stream manager if we're the owner
-            if self.am_i_owner(channel_id):
-                logger.info(f"This worker ({self.worker_id}) is the owner - closing provider connection")
-                if channel_id in self.stream_managers:
-                    stream_manager = self.stream_managers[channel_id]
+            was_owner = self.am_i_owner(channel_id)
+            if was_owner:
+                logger.info(
+                    f"This worker ({self.worker_id}) is the owner - closing provider connection"
+                )
+                stop_event_data = self._collect_channel_stop_event_data(channel_id)
 
-                    # Signal thread to stop and close resources
-                    if hasattr(stream_manager, 'stop'):
-                        stream_manager.stop()
-                    else:
-                        stream_manager.running = False
-                        if hasattr(stream_manager, '_close_socket'):
-                            stream_manager._close_socket()
+            # Stop new chunk writes before Redis cleanup; do not block on ffmpeg join yet.
+            self._signal_upstream_shutdown(channel_id)
 
-                # Wait for stream thread to finish
-                stream_thread_name = f"stream-{channel_id}"
-                stream_thread = None
+            # Release profile slots and delete Redis keys before any blocking local stop.
+            # A concurrent disconnect + cleanup-thread stop used to wedge here behind a
+            # 2s stderr join, never reaching scan/delete (bare buffer:index with TTL -1).
+            self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
+            redis_cleaned = True
 
-                for thread in threading.enumerate():
-                    if thread.name == stream_thread_name:
-                        stream_thread = thread
-                        break
-
-                if stream_thread and stream_thread.is_alive():
-                    logger.info(f"Waiting for stream thread to terminate")
-                    try:
-                        # Very short timeout to prevent hanging the app
-                        stream_thread.join(timeout=2.0)
-                        if stream_thread.is_alive():
-                            logger.warning(f"Stream thread did not terminate within timeout")
-                    except RuntimeError:
-                        logger.debug(f"Could not join stream thread (may be current thread)")
-
-                # Stop all output format managers before releasing ownership
-                self.stop_all_output_formats(channel_id)
-
-                # Stop all output profile transcodes before releasing ownership
-                self.stop_all_output_profiles(channel_id)
-
-                # Release ownership
+            if was_owner:
                 self.release_ownership(channel_id)
 
-                # Log channel stop event (after cleanup, before releasing ownership section ends)
-                try:
-                    channel_name = self._channel_names.pop(channel_id, None) or str(channel_id)
-
-                    # Calculate runtime and get total bytes from metadata
-                    runtime = None
-                    total_bytes = None
-                    if self.redis_client:
-                        metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
-                        metadata = self.redis_client.hgetall(metadata_key)
-                        if metadata:
-                            # Calculate runtime from init_time
-                            if 'init_time' in metadata:
-                                try:
-                                    init_time = float(metadata['init_time'])
-                                    runtime = round(time.time() - init_time, 2)
-                                except Exception:
-                                    pass
-                            # Get total bytes transferred
-                            if 'total_bytes' in metadata:
-                                try:
-                                    total_bytes = int(metadata['total_bytes'])
-                                except Exception:
-                                    pass
-
-                    log_system_event(
-                        'channel_stop',
-                        channel_id=channel_id,
-                        channel_name=channel_name,
-                        runtime=runtime,
-                        total_bytes=total_bytes
-                    )
-                except Exception as e:
-                    logger.error(f"Could not log channel stop event: {e}")
-
-            # Always clean up local resources - WITH SAFE CHECKS
-            if channel_id in self.stream_managers:
-                del self.stream_managers[channel_id]
-                logger.info(f"Removed stream manager for channel {channel_id}")
-
-            # Stop buffer and ensure all its timers are cancelled - SAFE CHECK HERE
-            if channel_id in self.stream_buffers:
-                buffer = self.stream_buffers[channel_id]
-                # Call stop on buffer to properly shut it down
-                if hasattr(buffer, 'stop'):
-                    try:
-                        buffer.stop()
-                        logger.debug(f"Buffer for channel {channel_id} properly stopped")
-                    except Exception as e:
-                        logger.error(f"Error stopping buffer: {e}")
-
-                # Save reference and check again before deleting
-                try:
-                    if channel_id in self.stream_buffers:  # Check again to prevent race conditions
-                        del self.stream_buffers[channel_id]
-                        logger.info(f"Removed stream buffer for channel {channel_id}")
-                except KeyError:
-                    logger.debug(f"Buffer for channel {channel_id} already removed")
-
-            # Clean up client manager - SAFE CHECK HERE TOO
-            if channel_id in self.client_managers:
-                try:
-                    client_manager = self.client_managers[channel_id]
-                    # Stop the heartbeat thread before deleting
-                    if hasattr(client_manager, 'stop'):
-                        client_manager.stop()
-                    del self.client_managers[channel_id]
-                    logger.info(f"Removed client manager for channel {channel_id}")
-                except KeyError:
-                    logger.debug(f"Client manager for channel {channel_id} already removed")
-
-            # Clean up profile managers and buffers. Owner workers clean profile_managers
-            # (and their profile_buffers) via stop_all_output_profiles above. Non-owner
-            # workers only populate profile_buffers (not profile_managers), and that block
-            # is skipped for them, so we always clean both here to avoid stale entries on
-            # the next connect.
-            self.profile_managers.pop(channel_id, None)
-            self.profile_buffers.pop(channel_id, None)
-
-            # Clean up Redis keys
-            self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
+            self._stop_local_stream_activity(channel_id)
+            self._spawn_channel_stop_event(stop_event_data)
 
             return True
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error stopping channel {channel_id}: {e}")
             return False
         finally:
+            if not redis_cleaned:
+                try:
+                    self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.error(
+                        f"Error cleaning Redis keys for channel {channel_id} during finally: {e}"
+                    )
             self._stopping_channels.discard(channel_id)
+            self._stopping_since.pop(channel_id, None)
 
     def check_inactive_channels(self):
         """Check for inactive channels (no clients) and stop them"""
@@ -1421,7 +1705,7 @@ class ProxyServer:
 
         for channel_id in channels_to_stop:
             logger.info(f"Auto-stopping inactive channel {channel_id}")
-            self.stop_channel(channel_id)
+            self._coordinated_stop_channel(channel_id)
 
     def _cleanup_channel(self, channel_id: str) -> None:
         """Remove channel resources"""
@@ -1432,7 +1716,7 @@ class ProxyServer:
     def shutdown(self) -> None:
         """Stop all channels and cleanup"""
         for channel_id in list(self.stream_managers.keys()):
-            self.stop_channel(channel_id)
+            self._coordinated_stop_channel(channel_id)
 
     def _start_cleanup_thread(self):
         """Start background thread to maintain ownership and clean up resources"""
@@ -1450,8 +1734,15 @@ class ProxyServer:
                     # Refresh channel registry
                     self.refresh_channel_registry()
 
+                    # Recover channels whose stop_channel call never returned
+                    self._recover_stuck_channel_stops()
+
                     # Create a unified list of all channels we have locally
-                    all_local_channels = set(self.stream_managers.keys()) | set(self.client_managers.keys())
+                    all_local_channels = (
+                        set(self.stream_managers.keys())
+                        | set(self.client_managers.keys())
+                        | set(self._live_stream_managers.keys())
+                    )
 
                     # Single loop through all channels - process each exactly once
                     for channel_id in list(all_local_channels):
@@ -1487,7 +1778,7 @@ class ProxyServer:
                             if time.time() % 30 < 1:  # Every ~30 seconds
                                 logger.info(f"Channel {channel_id} has {total_clients} clients, state: {channel_state}")
 
-                            # If in connecting or waiting_for_clients state, check grace period
+                            # Pre-active channels: init timeouts and buffer-ready promotion
                             if channel_state in [ChannelState.INITIALIZING, ChannelState.CONNECTING, ChannelState.WAITING_FOR_CLIENTS]:
                                 # Check if channel is already stopping
                                 if self.redis_client:
@@ -1528,52 +1819,34 @@ class ProxyServer:
                                     start_time = connection_attempt_time or init_time
 
                                     if start_time:
-                                        # Check which timeout to apply based on channel lifecycle
-                                        if connection_ready_time:
-                                            # Already reached ready - use shutdown_delay
-                                            time_since_ready = time.time() - connection_ready_time
-                                            shutdown_delay = ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay()
-
-                                            if time_since_ready > shutdown_delay:
+                                        should_stop, timeout, reason = (
+                                            self._pre_active_no_clients_should_stop(
+                                                connection_ready_time,
+                                                start_time,
+                                            )
+                                        )
+                                        if should_stop:
+                                            if reason == "client_wait":
+                                                time_since_ready = time.time() - connection_ready_time
                                                 logger.warning(
                                                     f"Channel {channel_id} in {channel_state} state with 0 clients for {time_since_ready:.1f}s "
-                                                    f"(after reaching ready, shutdown_delay: {shutdown_delay}s) - stopping channel"
+                                                    f"(buffer ready, no client connected, client_wait_period: {timeout}s) - stopping channel"
                                                 )
-                                                self.stop_channel(channel_id)
-                                                continue
-                                        else:
-                                            # Never reached ready - use grace_period timeout
-                                            time_since_start = time.time() - start_time
-                                            connecting_timeout = ConfigHelper.channel_init_grace_period()
-
-                                            if time_since_start > connecting_timeout:
+                                            else:
+                                                time_since_start = time.time() - start_time
                                                 logger.warning(
                                                     f"Channel {channel_id} stuck in {channel_state} state for {time_since_start:.1f}s "
-                                                    f"with no clients (timeout: {connecting_timeout}s) - stopping channel due to upstream issues"
+                                                    f"with no clients (timeout: {timeout}s) - stopping channel due to upstream issues"
                                                 )
-                                                self.stop_channel(channel_id)
-                                                continue
-                                elif connection_ready_time:
-                                    # We have clients now, but check grace period for state transition
-                                    grace_period = ConfigHelper.channel_init_grace_period()
-                                    time_since_ready = time.time() - connection_ready_time
+                                            self._coordinated_stop_channel(channel_id)
+                                            continue
+                                elif (
+                                    channel_state == ChannelState.WAITING_FOR_CLIENTS
+                                    and total_clients > 0
+                                ):
+                                    from .services.channel_service import ChannelService
 
-                                    logger.debug(f"GRACE PERIOD CHECK: Channel {channel_id} in {channel_state} state, "
-                                                 f"time_since_ready={time_since_ready:.1f}s, grace_period={grace_period}s, "
-                                                 f"total_clients={total_clients}")
-
-                                    if time_since_ready <= grace_period:
-                                        # Still within grace period
-                                        logger.debug(f"Channel {channel_id} in grace period - {time_since_ready:.1f}s of {grace_period}s elapsed")
-                                        continue
-                                    else:
-                                        # Grace period expired with clients - mark channel as active
-                                        logger.info(f"Grace period expired with {total_clients} clients - marking channel {channel_id} as active")
-                                        if self.update_channel_state(channel_id, ChannelState.ACTIVE, {
-                                            "grace_period_ended_at": str(time.time()),
-                                            "clients_at_activation": str(total_clients)
-                                        }):
-                                            logger.info(f"Channel {channel_id} activated with {total_clients} clients after grace period")
+                                    ChannelService.promote_channel_when_buffer_ready(channel_id)
                             # If active and no clients, start normal shutdown procedure
                             elif channel_state not in [ChannelState.CONNECTING, ChannelState.WAITING_FOR_CLIENTS] and total_clients == 0:
                                 # Check if channel is already stopping
@@ -1600,12 +1873,16 @@ class ProxyServer:
                                 if not disconnect_time:
                                     # First time seeing zero clients, set timestamp
                                     if self.redis_client:
-                                        self.redis_client.setex(disconnect_key, 60, str(current_time))
+                                        self.redis_client.setex(
+                                            disconnect_key,
+                                            self._shutdown_disconnect_ttl(),
+                                            str(current_time),
+                                        )
                                     logger.warning(f"No clients detected for channel {channel_id}, starting shutdown timer")
                                 elif current_time - disconnect_time > ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay():
                                     # We've had no clients for the shutdown delay period
                                     logger.warning(f"No clients for {current_time - disconnect_time:.1f}s, stopping channel {channel_id}")
-                                    self.stop_channel(channel_id)
+                                    self._coordinated_stop_channel(channel_id)
                                 else:
                                     # Still in shutdown delay period
                                     logger.debug(f"Channel {channel_id} shutdown timer: "
@@ -1614,17 +1891,29 @@ class ProxyServer:
                             else:
                                 # There are clients or we're still connecting - clear any disconnect timestamp
                                 if self.redis_client:
-                                    self.redis_client.delete(f"live:channel:{channel_id}:last_client_disconnect_time")
+                                    self.redis_client.delete(
+                                        RedisKeys.last_client_disconnect(channel_id)
+                                    )
 
                         else:
                             # === NON-OWNER CHANNEL HANDLING ===
                             # Safety: if we have a stream_manager, we ARE the real owner
                             # but the Redis key may have expired. Try to re-acquire.
-                            if channel_id in self.stream_managers:
+                            if (channel_id in self.stream_managers
+                                    or channel_id in self._live_stream_managers):
                                 # Ownership was explicitly released by an active stop_channel call -
                                 # don't fight the shutdown by trying to re-acquire.
                                 if channel_id in self._stopping_channels:
                                     continue
+
+                                if self._channel_unavailable_for_new_clients(channel_id):
+                                    logger.info(
+                                        f"Channel {channel_id} teardown active with local stream_manager; "
+                                        f"finishing stop instead of re-acquiring ownership"
+                                    )
+                                    self.stop_channel(channel_id)
+                                    continue
+
                                 logger.warning(
                                     f"Ownership gap for {channel_id}: this worker has stream_manager "
                                     f"but am_i_owner returned False. Attempting re-acquisition."
@@ -1760,7 +2049,9 @@ class ProxyServer:
 
             for key in channel_keys:
                 try:
-                    channel_id = key.split(':')[2]
+                    channel_id = self._channel_id_from_metadata_key(key)
+                    if not channel_id:
+                        continue
 
                     # Check if this channel has an owner
                     owner = self.get_channel_owner(channel_id)
@@ -1777,13 +2068,8 @@ class ProxyServer:
                             # Orphaned channel with no clients - clean it up
                             logger.info(f"Cleaning up orphaned channel {channel_id}")
 
-                            # If we have it locally, stop it properly to clean up processes
-                            if channel_id in self.stream_managers or channel_id in self.client_managers:
-                                logger.info(f"Orphaned channel {channel_id} is local - calling stop_channel")
-                                self.stop_channel(channel_id)
-                            else:
-                                # Just clean up Redis keys for remote channels
-                                self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
+                            self._stop_upstream_before_redis_cleanup(channel_id)
+                            self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
                 except Exception as e:
                     logger.error(f"Error processing channel key {key}: {e}")
 
@@ -1805,18 +2091,20 @@ class ProxyServer:
 
             for key in channel_keys:
                 try:
-                    channel_id = key.split(':')[2]
+                    channel_id = self._channel_id_from_metadata_key(key)
+                    if not channel_id:
+                        continue
+
+                    if channel_id.startswith("timeshift_"):
+                        continue
 
                     # Get metadata first
                     metadata = self.redis_client.hgetall(key)
                     if not metadata:
                         # Empty metadata - clean it up
                         logger.warning(f"Found empty metadata for channel {channel_id} - cleaning up")
-                        # If we have it locally, stop it properly
-                        if channel_id in self.stream_managers or channel_id in self.client_managers:
-                            self.stop_channel(channel_id)
-                        else:
-                            self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
+                        self._stop_upstream_before_redis_cleanup(channel_id)
+                        self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
                         continue
 
                     # Get owner
@@ -1837,13 +2125,8 @@ class ProxyServer:
                         state = metadata.get('state', 'unknown')
                         logger.warning(f"Found orphaned metadata for channel {channel_id} (state: {state}, owner: {owner}, clients: {client_count}) - cleaning up")
 
-                        # If we have it locally, stop it properly to clean up transcode/proxy processes
-                        if channel_id in self.stream_managers or channel_id in self.client_managers:
-                            logger.info(f"Channel {channel_id} is local - calling stop_channel to clean up processes")
-                            self.stop_channel(channel_id)
-                        else:
-                            # Just clean up Redis keys for remote channels
-                            self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
+                        self._stop_upstream_before_redis_cleanup(channel_id)
+                        self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
                     elif not owner_alive and client_count > 0:
                         # SCARD may include ghost entries from a dead worker's
                         # expired metadata hashes. Validate before deciding.
@@ -1859,16 +2142,23 @@ class ProxyServer:
                                 f"owner: {owner}) had {client_count} ghost client(s) "
                                 f"- cleaning up"
                             )
-                            if channel_id in self.stream_managers or channel_id in self.client_managers:
-                                self.stop_channel(channel_id)
-                            else:
-                                self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
+                            self._stop_upstream_before_redis_cleanup(channel_id)
+                            self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
                         else:
-                            logger.warning(
-                                f"Orphaned channel {channel_id} still has "
-                                f"{real_count} live client(s) after ghost removal "
-                                f"- may need ownership takeover"
-                            )
+                            if self._channel_teardown_active(channel_id):
+                                logger.warning(
+                                    f"Orphaned channel {channel_id} still has "
+                                    f"{real_count} client(s) during teardown; forcing cleanup"
+                                )
+                                self._force_clear_channel_clients(channel_id)
+                                self._stop_upstream_before_redis_cleanup(channel_id)
+                                self._clean_redis_keys(channel_id)
+                            else:
+                                logger.warning(
+                                    f"Orphaned channel {channel_id} still has "
+                                    f"{real_count} live client(s) after ghost removal "
+                                    f"- may need ownership takeover"
+                                )
 
                 except Exception as e:
                     logger.error(f"Error processing metadata key {key}: {e}", exc_info=True)
@@ -1878,58 +2168,64 @@ class ProxyServer:
 
     def _clean_redis_keys(self, channel_id):
         """Clean up all Redis keys for a channel more efficiently"""
-        # Release the channel, stream, and profile keys from the channel
+        total_deleted = 0
+
         try:
-            channel = Channel.objects.get(uuid=channel_id)
-            if not channel.release_stream():
-                logger.debug(f"Channel {channel_id}: release_stream found no keys to clean")
-        except (Channel.DoesNotExist, Exception):
+            # Release the M3U profile slot while channel_stream / metadata still exist.
+            # Scanning live:channel keys first deletes metadata and breaks release_stream()
+            # fallback, leaving profile_connections counters stuck (e.g. profile_connections:70 = 1).
             try:
-                stream = Stream.objects.get(stream_hash=channel_id)
-                if not stream.release_stream():
-                    logger.debug(f"Stream {channel_id}: release_stream found no keys to clean")
-            except (Stream.DoesNotExist, Exception):
-                logger.debug(f"No Channel or Stream found for {channel_id}")
+                channel = Channel.objects.get(uuid=channel_id)
+                if not channel.release_stream():
+                    logger.debug(f"Channel {channel_id}: release_stream found no keys to clean")
+            except (Channel.DoesNotExist, Exception):
+                try:
+                    stream = Stream.objects.get(stream_hash=channel_id)
+                    if not stream.release_stream():
+                        logger.debug(f"Stream {channel_id}: release_stream found no keys to clean")
+                except (Stream.DoesNotExist, Exception):
+                    logger.debug(f"No Channel or Stream found for {channel_id}")
 
-        if not self.redis_client:
-            return 0
+            if self.redis_client:
+                try:
+                    patterns = [
+                        f"live:channel:{channel_id}:*",
+                        RedisKeys.events_channel(channel_id),
+                    ]
 
-        try:
-            # Define key patterns to scan for
-            patterns = [
-                f"live:channel:{channel_id}:*",  # All channel keys
-                RedisKeys.events_channel(channel_id)  # Event channel
-            ]
+                    for pattern in patterns:
+                        cursor = 0
+                        while True:
+                            cursor, keys = self.redis_client.scan(cursor, match=pattern, count=100)
+                            if keys:
+                                self.redis_client.delete(*keys)
+                                total_deleted += len(keys)
 
-            total_deleted = 0
+                            if cursor == 0:
+                                break
 
-            for pattern in patterns:
-                cursor = 0
-                while True:
-                    cursor, keys = self.redis_client.scan(cursor, match=pattern, count=100)
-                    if keys:
-                        self.redis_client.delete(*keys)
-                        total_deleted += len(keys)
+                    logger.info(f"Cleaned up {total_deleted} Redis keys for channel {channel_id}")
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.error(f"Error cleaning Redis keys for channel {channel_id}: {e}")
+        finally:
+            close_old_connections()
 
-                    # Exit when cursor returns to 0
-                    if cursor == 0:
-                        break
-
-            logger.info(f"Cleaned up {total_deleted} Redis keys for channel {channel_id}")
-            return total_deleted
-
-        except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error cleaning Redis keys for channel {channel_id}: {e}")
-            return 0
+        return total_deleted
 
     def refresh_channel_registry(self):
         """Refresh TTL for active channels using standard keys"""
         if not self.redis_client:
             return
 
-        # Refresh registry entries for channels we own
+        # Refresh registry entries for channels we own and are actively serving.
+        # Skip channels mid-shutdown. Refreshing their TTL keeps zombie metadata alive.
         for channel_id in list(self.stream_buffers.keys()):
-            # Use standard key pattern
+            if channel_id in self._stopping_channels:
+                continue
+
+            if not self.am_i_owner(channel_id):
+                continue
+
             metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
 
             # Update activity timestamp in metadata only
@@ -1979,14 +2275,28 @@ class ProxyServer:
     def _cleanup_local_resources(self, channel_id):
         """Clean up local resources for a channel without affecting Redis keys"""
         try:
-            if channel_id in self.stream_managers:
-                if hasattr(self.stream_managers[channel_id], 'stop'):
-                    self.stream_managers[channel_id].stop()
-                del self.stream_managers[channel_id]
-                logger.info(f"Non-owner cleanup: Removed stream manager for channel {channel_id}")
+            stream_manager = self._resolve_stream_manager(channel_id)
+            if stream_manager is not None:
+                if hasattr(stream_manager, 'stop'):
+                    stream_manager.stop()
+                logger.info(f"Non-owner cleanup: Stopped stream manager for channel {channel_id}")
+            elif self._get_stream_thread(channel_id):
+                logger.warning(
+                    f"Non-owner cleanup: Found orphaned stream thread for channel {channel_id}"
+                )
+                if channel_id in self.stream_buffers:
+                    self.stream_buffers[channel_id].stopping = True
+
+            self._join_stream_thread(channel_id)
+            self._live_stream_managers.pop(channel_id, None)
 
             if channel_id in self.stream_buffers:
-                del self.stream_buffers[channel_id]
+                buffer = self.stream_buffers.pop(channel_id)
+                if hasattr(buffer, 'stop'):
+                    try:
+                        buffer.stop()
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        logger.error(f"Non-owner cleanup: Error stopping buffer for {channel_id}: {e}")
                 logger.info(f"Non-owner cleanup: Removed stream buffer for channel {channel_id}")
 
             if channel_id in self.client_managers:
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/services/channel_service.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/services/channel_service.py
index 8cc4a030..e18e07af 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/services/channel_service.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/services/channel_service.py
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ from apps.channels.models import Channel, Stream
 from ..server import ProxyServer
 from ..redis_keys import RedisKeys
 from ..constants import EventType, ChannelState, ChannelMetadataField
+from ..config_helper import ConfigHelper
 from ..url_utils import get_stream_info_for_switch
 from core.utils import log_system_event
 from .log_parsers import LogParserFactory
@@ -19,6 +20,250 @@ logger = logging.getLogger("live_proxy")
 class ChannelService:
     """Service class for channel operations"""
 
+    @staticmethod
+    def mark_channel_stopping(channel_id, broadcast=False):
+        """Mark a channel as stopping in Redis so all uWSGI workers converge on teardown."""
+        proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
+        if not proxy_server.redis_client:
+            return False
+
+        try:
+            metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
+            if proxy_server.redis_client.exists(metadata_key):
+                proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping={
+                    ChannelMetadataField.STATE: ChannelState.STOPPING,
+                    ChannelMetadataField.STATE_CHANGED_AT: str(time.time()),
+                })
+
+            stop_key = RedisKeys.channel_stopping(channel_id)
+            proxy_server.redis_client.setex(stop_key, 60, "true")
+
+            if broadcast:
+                ChannelService._publish_channel_stop_event(channel_id)
+            return True
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error marking channel {channel_id} as stopping: {e}")
+            return False
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def is_shutdown_pending(channel_id):
+        """True while the post-disconnect shutdown delay has started but stop has not run."""
+        proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
+        if not proxy_server.redis_client:
+            return False
+
+        delay = ConfigHelper.channel_shutdown_delay()
+        if delay <= 0:
+            return False
+
+        disconnect_value = proxy_server.redis_client.get(
+            RedisKeys.last_client_disconnect(channel_id)
+        )
+        if not disconnect_value:
+            return False
+
+        try:
+            disconnect_time = float(disconnect_value)
+        except (ValueError, TypeError):
+            return False
+
+        return (time.time() - disconnect_time) < delay
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def is_channel_teardown_active(channel_id):
+        """True when a coordinated channel stop is in progress (visible to all workers)."""
+        proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
+        if channel_id in proxy_server._stopping_channels:
+            return True
+
+        if not proxy_server.redis_client:
+            return False
+
+        if proxy_server.redis_client.exists(RedisKeys.channel_stopping(channel_id)):
+            return True
+
+        metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
+        state = proxy_server.redis_client.hget(metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.STATE)
+        if state:
+            state_str = state.decode() if isinstance(state, bytes) else state
+            if state_str == ChannelState.STOPPING:
+                return True
+
+        return False
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def is_channel_unavailable_for_new_clients(channel_id):
+        """Reject new stream requests only while coordinated teardown is active."""
+        return ChannelService.is_channel_teardown_active(channel_id)
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def cancel_pending_shutdown(channel_id):
+        """
+        Abort the post-disconnect grace timer when a client reconnects.
+
+        Clears the disconnect timestamp and any leaked stopping markers. When
+        upstream is still active but the last client released its profile slot
+        during the grace window, re-reserve the slot from Redis metadata.
+
+        Does not run during coordinated stop_channel() — clearing teardown
+        markers mid-stop would leave clients attached to upstream that is
+        about to be torn down.
+        """
+        from django.db import close_old_connections
+
+        proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
+        if not proxy_server.redis_client:
+            return False
+
+        if channel_id in proxy_server._stopping_channels:
+            return False
+
+        disconnect_key = RedisKeys.last_client_disconnect(channel_id)
+        had_pending = bool(proxy_server.redis_client.exists(disconnect_key))
+        in_grace = had_pending or ChannelService.is_shutdown_pending(channel_id)
+
+        if not in_grace:
+            return False
+
+        try:
+            proxy_server.redis_client.delete(disconnect_key)
+
+            metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
+            state = proxy_server.redis_client.hget(
+                metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.STATE
+            )
+            if state:
+                state_str = state.decode() if isinstance(state, bytes) else state
+                if state_str == ChannelState.STOPPING:
+                    proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping={
+                        ChannelMetadataField.STATE: ChannelState.ACTIVE,
+                        ChannelMetadataField.STATE_CHANGED_AT: str(time.time()),
+                    })
+
+            stop_key = RedisKeys.channel_stopping(channel_id)
+            if proxy_server.redis_client.exists(stop_key):
+                proxy_server.redis_client.delete(stop_key)
+
+            if ChannelService._channel_proxy_is_active(
+                proxy_server.redis_client, channel_id
+            ):
+                from apps.channels.models import Channel
+
+                channel = Channel.objects.filter(uuid=channel_id).first()
+                if channel and not proxy_server.redis_client.get(
+                    f"channel_stream:{channel.id}"
+                ):
+                    sid, pid, error, slot_reserved = channel.get_stream()
+                    if error:
+                        logger.warning(
+                            f"Could not re-reserve stream for {channel_id} "
+                            f"after shutdown cancel: {error}"
+                        )
+                    elif slot_reserved and sid and pid:
+                        proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping={
+                            ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_ID: str(sid),
+                            ChannelMetadataField.M3U_PROFILE: str(pid),
+                        })
+                        logger.info(
+                            f"Re-reserved profile slot for {channel_id} "
+                            f"(stream={sid}, profile={pid})"
+                        )
+        finally:
+            close_old_connections()
+
+        return True
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _channel_proxy_is_active(redis_client, channel_id):
+        """True when live proxy metadata shows this channel is still running."""
+        metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
+        if not redis_client.exists(metadata_key):
+            return False
+        state = redis_client.hget(metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.STATE)
+        if state is None:
+            return False
+        if isinstance(state, bytes):
+            state = state.decode()
+        return state in (
+            ChannelState.ACTIVE,
+            ChannelState.WAITING_FOR_CLIENTS,
+            ChannelState.BUFFERING,
+            ChannelState.INITIALIZING,
+            ChannelState.CONNECTING,
+        )
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def promote_channel_when_buffer_ready(channel_id):
+        """
+        Promote channel state once the initial buffer threshold is met.
+
+        - connecting/initializing + buffer ready + clients -> active
+        - connecting/initializing + buffer ready + no clients -> waiting_for_clients
+        - waiting_for_clients + clients -> active
+
+        Returns the resulting state, or None when no promotion applies.
+        """
+        proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
+        redis_client = proxy_server.redis_client
+        if not redis_client:
+            return None
+
+        metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
+        state_raw = redis_client.hget(metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.STATE)
+        if not state_raw:
+            return None
+
+        state = state_raw.decode() if isinstance(state_raw, bytes) else state_raw
+        if state == ChannelState.ACTIVE:
+            return ChannelState.ACTIVE
+
+        if state == ChannelState.WAITING_FOR_CLIENTS:
+            ready_raw = redis_client.hget(
+                metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.CONNECTION_READY_TIME
+            )
+            if not ready_raw:
+                return None
+            client_count = redis_client.scard(RedisKeys.clients(channel_id)) or 0
+            if client_count <= 0:
+                return ChannelState.WAITING_FOR_CLIENTS
+            proxy_server.update_channel_state(
+                channel_id,
+                ChannelState.ACTIVE,
+                {"clients_at_activation": str(client_count)},
+            )
+            return ChannelState.ACTIVE
+
+        if state not in (ChannelState.INITIALIZING, ChannelState.CONNECTING):
+            return None
+
+        try:
+            buffer_index = int(redis_client.get(RedisKeys.buffer_index(channel_id)) or 0)
+        except (TypeError, ValueError):
+            buffer_index = 0
+
+        chunks_needed = ConfigHelper.initial_behind_chunks()
+        if buffer_index < chunks_needed:
+            return None
+
+        client_count = redis_client.scard(RedisKeys.clients(channel_id)) or 0
+        new_state = (
+            ChannelState.ACTIVE if client_count > 0 else ChannelState.WAITING_FOR_CLIENTS
+        )
+        current_time = str(time.time())
+        extra = {
+            ChannelMetadataField.CONNECTION_READY_TIME: current_time,
+            ChannelMetadataField.BUFFER_CHUNKS: str(buffer_index),
+        }
+        if new_state == ChannelState.ACTIVE:
+            extra["clients_at_activation"] = str(client_count)
+
+        proxy_server.update_channel_state(channel_id, new_state, extra)
+        logger.info(
+            f"Channel {channel_id} buffer ready ({buffer_index}/{chunks_needed} chunks) "
+            f"-> {new_state} (clients={client_count})"
+        )
+        return new_state
+
     @staticmethod
     def initialize_channel(channel_id, stream_url, user_agent, transcode=False, stream_profile_value=None, stream_id=None, m3u_profile_id=None, channel_name=None, stream_name=None):
         """
@@ -39,6 +284,7 @@ class ChannelService:
             bool: Success status
         """
         proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
+
         if stream_id and proxy_server.redis_client:
             metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
             # Check if metadata already exists
@@ -67,34 +313,38 @@ class ChannelService:
 
         # Store additional metadata if initialization was successful
         if success and proxy_server.redis_client:
-            metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
-            update_data = {}
-            if stream_profile_value:
-                update_data[ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_PROFILE] = stream_profile_value
-            if stream_id:
-                update_data[ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_ID] = str(stream_id)
-            if m3u_profile_id:
-                update_data[ChannelMetadataField.M3U_PROFILE] = str(m3u_profile_id)
-
-            # Store channel name and stream name so stats workers don't need DB calls
             try:
-                if not channel_name:
-                    from apps.channels.models import Channel
-                    channel_name = Channel.objects.filter(uuid=channel_id).values_list('name', flat=True).first()
-                if channel_name:
-                    update_data[ChannelMetadataField.CHANNEL_NAME] = channel_name
-                else:
-                    # No channel name means stream preview mode, use stream name as display fallback
-                    if stream_id and not stream_name:
-                        from apps.channels.models import Stream
-                        stream_name = Stream.objects.filter(id=stream_id).values_list('name', flat=True).first()
-                    if stream_name:
-                        update_data[ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_NAME] = stream_name
-            except Exception as e:
-                logger.warning(f"Failed to store channel/stream names in Redis for {channel_id}: {e}")
+                metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
+                update_data = {}
+                if stream_profile_value:
+                    update_data[ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_PROFILE] = stream_profile_value
+                if stream_id:
+                    update_data[ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_ID] = str(stream_id)
+                if m3u_profile_id:
+                    update_data[ChannelMetadataField.M3U_PROFILE] = str(m3u_profile_id)
 
-            if update_data:
-                proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping=update_data)
+                # Store channel name and stream name so stats workers don't need DB calls
+                try:
+                    if not channel_name:
+                        from apps.channels.models import Channel
+                        channel_name = Channel.objects.filter(uuid=channel_id).values_list('name', flat=True).first()
+                    if channel_name:
+                        update_data[ChannelMetadataField.CHANNEL_NAME] = channel_name
+                    else:
+                        # No channel name means stream preview mode, use stream name as display fallback
+                        if stream_id and not stream_name:
+                            from apps.channels.models import Stream
+                            stream_name = Stream.objects.filter(id=stream_id).values_list('name', flat=True).first()
+                        if stream_name:
+                            update_data[ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_NAME] = stream_name
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.warning(f"Failed to store channel/stream names in Redis for {channel_id}: {e}")
+
+                if update_data:
+                    proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping=update_data)
+            finally:
+                from django.db import close_old_connections
+                close_old_connections()
 
         return success
 
@@ -263,58 +513,23 @@ class ChannelService:
             try:
                 metadata = proxy_server.redis_client.hgetall(metadata_key)
                 if metadata and 'state' in metadata:
-                    state = metadata['state']
-                    channel_info = {"state": state}
-
-                    # Immediately mark as stopping in metadata so clients detect it faster
-                    proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.STATE, ChannelState.STOPPING)
-                    proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.STATE_CHANGED_AT, str(time.time()))
+                    channel_info = {"state": metadata['state']}
             except Exception as e:
                 logger.error(f"Error fetching channel state: {e}")
 
-        # Set stopping flag with higher TTL to ensure it persists
+        # Mark stopping in Redis and notify all workers before local teardown.
+        # stop_channel() releases profile slots via _clean_redis_keys() before Redis deletion.
         if proxy_server.redis_client:
-            stop_key = RedisKeys.channel_stopping(channel_id)
-            proxy_server.redis_client.setex(stop_key, 60, "true")  # Higher TTL of 60 seconds
-            logger.info(f"Set channel stopping flag with 60s TTL for channel {channel_id}")
-
-        # Broadcast stop event to all workers via PubSub
-        if proxy_server.redis_client:
-            ChannelService._publish_channel_stop_event(channel_id)
-
-            # Also stop locally to ensure this worker cleans up right away
-            local_result = proxy_server.stop_channel(channel_id)
-        else:
-            # No Redis, just stop locally
-            local_result = proxy_server.stop_channel(channel_id)
-
-        # Release the channel in the channel model if applicable
-        try:
-            channel = Channel.objects.get(uuid=channel_id)
-            model_released = channel.release_stream()
-            if model_released:
-                logger.info(f"Released channel {channel_id} stream allocation")
-            else:
-                logger.warning(f"Channel {channel_id}: release_stream found no keys to clean")
-        except (Channel.DoesNotExist, Exception):
-            logger.warning(f"Could not find Channel model for UUID {channel_id}, attempting stream hash")
-            try:
-                stream = Stream.objects.get(stream_hash=channel_id)
-                model_released = stream.release_stream()
-                if model_released:
-                    logger.info(f"Released stream {channel_id} stream allocation")
-                else:
-                    logger.warning(f"Stream {channel_id}: release_stream found no keys to clean")
-            except (Stream.DoesNotExist, Exception) as e:
-                logger.error(f"No Channel or Stream found for {channel_id}: {e}")
-                model_released = False
+            ChannelService.mark_channel_stopping(channel_id, broadcast=True)
+            logger.info(f"Marked channel {channel_id} stopping and broadcast stop to all workers")
+        local_result = proxy_server.stop_channel(channel_id)
 
         return {
             'status': 'success',
             'message': 'Channel stop request sent',
             'channel_id': channel_id,
             'previous_state': channel_info,
-            'model_released': model_released,
+            'model_released': bool(local_result),
             'local_stop_result': local_result
         }
 
@@ -597,53 +812,57 @@ class ChannelService:
     @staticmethod
     def _update_channel_metadata(channel_id, url, user_agent=None, stream_id=None, m3u_profile_id=None, stream_name=None):
         """Update channel metadata in Redis"""
-        proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
+        try:
+            proxy_server = ProxyServer.get_instance()
 
-        if not proxy_server.redis_client:
-            return False
+            if not proxy_server.redis_client:
+                return False
 
-        metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
+            metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(channel_id)
 
-        # First check if the key exists and what type it is
-        key_type = proxy_server.redis_client.type(metadata_key)
-        logger.debug(f"Redis key {metadata_key} is of type: {key_type}")
+            # First check if the key exists and what type it is
+            key_type = proxy_server.redis_client.type(metadata_key)
+            logger.debug(f"Redis key {metadata_key} is of type: {key_type}")
 
-        # Build metadata update dict
-        metadata = {ChannelMetadataField.URL: url}
-        if user_agent:
-            metadata[ChannelMetadataField.USER_AGENT] = user_agent
-        if stream_id:
-            metadata[ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_ID] = str(stream_id)
-            if not stream_name:
-                try:
-                    from apps.channels.models import Stream
-                    stream_name = Stream.objects.filter(id=stream_id).values_list('name', flat=True).first()
-                except Exception as e:
-                    logger.warning(f"Failed to update stream name in Redis for stream {stream_id}: {e}")
-            if stream_name:
-                metadata[ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_NAME] = stream_name
-        if m3u_profile_id:
-            metadata[ChannelMetadataField.M3U_PROFILE] = str(m3u_profile_id)
+            # Build metadata update dict
+            metadata = {ChannelMetadataField.URL: url}
+            if user_agent:
+                metadata[ChannelMetadataField.USER_AGENT] = user_agent
+            if stream_id:
+                metadata[ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_ID] = str(stream_id)
+                if not stream_name:
+                    try:
+                        from apps.channels.models import Stream
+                        stream_name = Stream.objects.filter(id=stream_id).values_list('name', flat=True).first()
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        logger.warning(f"Failed to update stream name in Redis for stream {stream_id}: {e}")
+                if stream_name:
+                    metadata[ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_NAME] = stream_name
+            if m3u_profile_id:
+                metadata[ChannelMetadataField.M3U_PROFILE] = str(m3u_profile_id)
 
-        # Also update the stream switch time field
-        metadata[ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_SWITCH_TIME] = str(time.time())
+            # Also update the stream switch time field
+            metadata[ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_SWITCH_TIME] = str(time.time())
 
-        # Use the appropriate method based on the key type
-        if key_type == 'hash':
-            proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping=metadata)
-        elif key_type == 'none':  # Key doesn't exist yet
-            proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping=metadata)
-        else:
-            # If key exists with wrong type, delete it and recreate
-            proxy_server.redis_client.delete(metadata_key)
-            proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping=metadata)
+            # Use the appropriate method based on the key type
+            if key_type == 'hash':
+                proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping=metadata)
+            elif key_type == 'none':  # Key doesn't exist yet
+                proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping=metadata)
+            else:
+                # If key exists with wrong type, delete it and recreate
+                proxy_server.redis_client.delete(metadata_key)
+                proxy_server.redis_client.hset(metadata_key, mapping=metadata)
 
-        # Set switch request flag to ensure all workers see it
-        switch_key = RedisKeys.switch_request(channel_id)
-        proxy_server.redis_client.setex(switch_key, 30, url)  # 30 second TTL
+            # Set switch request flag to ensure all workers see it
+            switch_key = RedisKeys.switch_request(channel_id)
+            proxy_server.redis_client.setex(switch_key, 30, url)  # 30 second TTL
 
-        logger.debug(f"Updated metadata for channel {channel_id} in Redis")
-        return True
+            logger.debug(f"Updated metadata for channel {channel_id} in Redis")
+            return True
+        finally:
+            from django.db import close_old_connections
+            close_old_connections()
 
     @staticmethod
     def _publish_stream_switch_event(channel_id, new_url, user_agent=None, stream_id=None, m3u_profile_id=None):
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/tests/test_live_db_cleanup.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/tests/test_live_db_cleanup.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..f2015a41
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/tests/test_live_db_cleanup.py
@@ -0,0 +1,142 @@
+"""Live proxy must release geventpool checkouts after ORM on stream and URL paths."""
+
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
+
+from django.http import StreamingHttpResponse
+from django.test import RequestFactory, SimpleTestCase
+
+
+class StreamTsDbCleanupTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.views.close_old_connections")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.views.create_stream_generator")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.views._resolve_output_format", return_value="mpegts")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.views._resolve_output_profile", return_value=None)
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.views.ChannelService.is_channel_unavailable_for_new_clients", return_value=False)
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.views.get_stream_object")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.views.network_access_allowed", return_value=True)
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.views.ProxyServer")
+    def test_stream_ts_closes_db_before_streaming_response(
+        self,
+        mock_proxy_cls,
+        _network_ok,
+        mock_get_stream_object,
+        _unavailable,
+        _output_profile,
+        _output_format,
+        mock_create_generator,
+        mock_close,
+    ):
+        channel = MagicMock()
+        channel.id = 1
+        channel.uuid = "channel-uuid"
+        channel.name = "Test Channel"
+        mock_get_stream_object.return_value = channel
+
+        client_manager = MagicMock()
+        proxy_server = MagicMock()
+        proxy_server.redis_client = MagicMock()
+        proxy_server.redis_client.exists.return_value = True
+        proxy_server.redis_client.hgetall.return_value = {"state": "active"}
+        proxy_server.stream_buffers = {"channel-uuid": MagicMock()}
+        proxy_server.client_managers = {"channel-uuid": client_manager}
+        proxy_server.check_if_channel_exists.return_value = True
+        proxy_server.get_buffer.return_value = MagicMock()
+        mock_proxy_cls.get_instance.return_value = proxy_server
+
+        def _generate():
+            yield b"chunk"
+
+        mock_create_generator.return_value = lambda: _generate()
+
+        request = self.factory.get("/proxy/live/channel-uuid/")
+        request.user = MagicMock(is_authenticated=False)
+
+        from apps.proxy.live_proxy.views import stream_ts
+
+        response = stream_ts(request, "channel-uuid")
+
+        self.assertIsInstance(response, StreamingHttpResponse)
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+
+class UrlUtilsDbCleanupTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils.close_old_connections")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils.get_stream_object")
+    def test_generate_stream_url_closes_db(self, mock_get_object, mock_close):
+        channel = MagicMock()
+        channel.get_stream.return_value = (None, None, "no streams", False)
+        mock_get_object.return_value = channel
+
+        from apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils import generate_stream_url
+
+        result = generate_stream_url("channel-uuid")
+
+        self.assertIsNone(result[0])
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils.close_old_connections")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils.get_stream_object")
+    def test_get_alternate_streams_closes_db(self, mock_get_object, mock_close):
+        channel = MagicMock()
+        channel.streams.all.return_value.order_by.return_value.exists.return_value = False
+        mock_get_object.return_value = channel
+
+        from apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils import get_alternate_streams
+
+        result = get_alternate_streams("channel-uuid", current_stream_id=1)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, [])
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils.close_old_connections")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils.get_object_or_404")
+    def test_get_stream_info_for_switch_closes_db_on_error(self, mock_get_404, mock_close):
+        mock_get_404.side_effect = RuntimeError("db error")
+
+        from apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils import get_stream_info_for_switch
+
+        result = get_stream_info_for_switch("channel-uuid", target_stream_id=99)
+
+        self.assertIn("error", result)
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils.close_old_connections")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils.M3UAccountProfile.objects.get")
+    def test_get_connections_left_closes_db(self, mock_get, mock_close):
+        mock_get.side_effect = Exception("not found")
+
+        from apps.proxy.live_proxy.url_utils import get_connections_left
+
+        result = get_connections_left(999)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, 0)
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+
+class TsGeneratorDbCleanupTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.output.ts.generator.close_old_connections")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.live_proxy.output.ts.generator.ProxyServer.get_instance")
+    def test_ts_cleanup_closes_db(self, mock_proxy_cls, mock_close):
+        proxy_server = MagicMock()
+        proxy_server.redis_client = None
+        proxy_server.client_managers = {}
+        mock_proxy_cls.return_value = proxy_server
+
+        from apps.proxy.live_proxy.output.ts.generator import StreamGenerator
+
+        gen = StreamGenerator.__new__(StreamGenerator)
+        gen.channel_id = "channel-uuid"
+        gen.client_id = "client-1"
+        gen.stream_start_time = 0
+        gen.channel_name = "Test"
+        gen.client_ip = "127.0.0.1"
+        gen.client_user_agent = "agent"
+        gen.bytes_sent = 0
+        gen.user = None
+
+        gen._cleanup()
+
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/tests/test_proxy_settings.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/tests/test_proxy_settings.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e821f1cb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/tests/test_proxy_settings.py
@@ -0,0 +1,143 @@
+"""Tests for proxy settings defaults, serializer validation, and migration 0026."""
+
+from importlib import import_module
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+from django.apps import apps
+from django.test import SimpleTestCase, TestCase
+
+from apps.proxy.config import TSConfig
+from core.models import CoreSettings
+from core.serializers import ProxySettingsSerializer
+
+MIGRATION_0026 = import_module("core.migrations.0026_add_channel_client_wait_period")
+
+
+class TSConfigProxySettingsDefaultsTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    @patch.object(TSConfig, "get_proxy_settings", return_value={})
+    def test_channel_init_grace_period_default(self, _mock_settings):
+        self.assertEqual(TSConfig.get_channel_init_grace_period(), 60)
+
+    @patch.object(TSConfig, "get_proxy_settings", return_value={})
+    def test_channel_client_wait_period_default(self, _mock_settings):
+        self.assertEqual(TSConfig.get_channel_client_wait_period(), 5)
+
+    @patch.object(
+        TSConfig,
+        "get_proxy_settings",
+        return_value={
+            "channel_init_grace_period": 120,
+            "channel_client_wait_period": 15,
+        },
+    )
+    def test_settings_override_db_values(self, _mock_settings):
+        self.assertEqual(TSConfig.get_channel_init_grace_period(), 120)
+        self.assertEqual(TSConfig.get_channel_client_wait_period(), 15)
+
+
+class ProxySettingsSerializerTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def _valid_payload(self, **overrides):
+        payload = {
+            "buffering_timeout": 15,
+            "buffering_speed": 1.0,
+            "redis_chunk_ttl": 60,
+            "channel_shutdown_delay": 0,
+            "channel_init_grace_period": 60,
+            "channel_client_wait_period": 5,
+            "new_client_behind_seconds": 5,
+        }
+        payload.update(overrides)
+        return payload
+
+    def test_accepts_new_client_wait_period(self):
+        serializer = ProxySettingsSerializer(data=self._valid_payload())
+        self.assertTrue(serializer.is_valid(), serializer.errors)
+        self.assertEqual(serializer.validated_data["channel_client_wait_period"], 5)
+
+    def test_init_grace_period_allows_up_to_300(self):
+        serializer = ProxySettingsSerializer(
+            data=self._valid_payload(channel_init_grace_period=300)
+        )
+        self.assertTrue(serializer.is_valid(), serializer.errors)
+
+    def test_init_grace_period_rejects_above_300(self):
+        serializer = ProxySettingsSerializer(
+            data=self._valid_payload(channel_init_grace_period=301)
+        )
+        self.assertFalse(serializer.is_valid())
+        self.assertIn("channel_init_grace_period", serializer.errors)
+
+
+class CoreSettingsProxyDefaultsTests(TestCase):
+    def test_get_proxy_settings_defaults_when_missing(self):
+        CoreSettings.objects.filter(key="proxy_settings").delete()
+        defaults = CoreSettings.get_proxy_settings()
+        self.assertEqual(defaults["channel_init_grace_period"], 60)
+        self.assertEqual(defaults["channel_client_wait_period"], 5)
+
+
+class Migration0026ProxySettingsTests(TestCase):
+    def _run_migration_forward(self):
+        MIGRATION_0026.add_channel_client_wait_period(apps, None)
+
+    def _set_proxy_settings(self, value):
+        settings_obj, _ = CoreSettings.objects.get_or_create(
+            key="proxy_settings",
+            defaults={"name": "Proxy Settings", "value": value},
+        )
+        settings_obj.value = value
+        settings_obj.save(update_fields=["value"])
+        return settings_obj
+
+    def test_bumps_legacy_init_grace_and_adds_client_wait(self):
+        settings_obj = self._set_proxy_settings(
+            {
+                "buffering_timeout": 15,
+                "buffering_speed": 1.0,
+                "redis_chunk_ttl": 60,
+                "channel_shutdown_delay": 0,
+                "channel_init_grace_period": 5,
+                "new_client_behind_seconds": 5,
+            }
+        )
+
+        self._run_migration_forward()
+        settings_obj.refresh_from_db()
+
+        self.assertEqual(settings_obj.value["channel_init_grace_period"], 60)
+        self.assertEqual(settings_obj.value["channel_client_wait_period"], 5)
+
+    def test_bumps_init_grace_below_new_default(self):
+        settings_obj = self._set_proxy_settings(
+            {
+                "buffering_timeout": 15,
+                "buffering_speed": 1.0,
+                "redis_chunk_ttl": 60,
+                "channel_shutdown_delay": 0,
+                "channel_init_grace_period": 45,
+                "new_client_behind_seconds": 5,
+            }
+        )
+
+        self._run_migration_forward()
+        settings_obj.refresh_from_db()
+
+        self.assertEqual(settings_obj.value["channel_init_grace_period"], 60)
+
+    def test_preserves_init_grace_at_or_above_new_default(self):
+        settings_obj = self._set_proxy_settings(
+            {
+                "buffering_timeout": 15,
+                "buffering_speed": 1.0,
+                "redis_chunk_ttl": 60,
+                "channel_shutdown_delay": 0,
+                "channel_init_grace_period": 90,
+                "new_client_behind_seconds": 5,
+            }
+        )
+
+        self._run_migration_forward()
+        settings_obj.refresh_from_db()
+
+        self.assertEqual(settings_obj.value["channel_init_grace_period"], 90)
+        self.assertEqual(settings_obj.value["channel_client_wait_period"], 5)
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/url_utils.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/url_utils.py
index 7cdc92ef..2b32f7e6 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/url_utils.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/url_utils.py
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ Utilities for handling stream URLs and transformations.
 import logging
 import regex
 from typing import Optional, Tuple, List
+from django.db import close_old_connections
 from django.shortcuts import get_object_or_404
 from apps.channels.models import Channel, Stream
 from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount, M3UAccountProfile
@@ -156,6 +157,8 @@ def generate_stream_url(
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Error generating stream URL: {e}")
         return None, None, False, None, False, str(e)
+    finally:
+        close_old_connections()
 
 def transform_url(input_url: str, search_pattern: str, replace_pattern: str) -> str:
     """
@@ -300,6 +303,8 @@ def get_stream_info_for_switch(channel_id: str, target_stream_id: Optional[int]
             channel.release_stream()
         logger.error(f"Error getting stream info for switch: {e}", exc_info=True)
         return {'error': f'Error: {str(e)}'}
+    finally:
+        close_old_connections()
 
 def get_alternate_streams(channel_id: str, current_stream_id: Optional[int] = None) -> List[dict]:
     """
@@ -422,6 +427,8 @@ def get_alternate_streams(channel_id: str, current_stream_id: Optional[int] = No
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Error getting alternate streams for channel {channel_id}: {e}", exc_info=True)
         return []
+    finally:
+        close_old_connections()
 
 def validate_stream_url(url, user_agent=None, timeout=(5, 5)):
     """
@@ -592,3 +599,5 @@ def get_connections_left(m3u_profile_id: int) -> int:
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Error getting connections left for M3U profile {m3u_profile_id}: {e}")
         return 0
+    finally:
+        close_old_connections()
diff --git a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/views.py b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/views.py
index d60d9703..001cfc14 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/live_proxy/views.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/live_proxy/views.py
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ import time
 import random
 import re
 import pathlib
+from django.db import close_old_connections
 from django.http import StreamingHttpResponse, JsonResponse, HttpResponseRedirect, HttpResponse
 from django.views.decorators.csrf import csrf_exempt
 from django.shortcuts import get_object_or_404
@@ -43,6 +44,15 @@ from apps.proxy.utils import check_user_stream_limits
 logger = get_logger()
 
 
+def _channel_stopping_response():
+    response = JsonResponse(
+        {"error": "Channel is stopping, retry shortly"},
+        status=503,
+    )
+    response["Retry-After"] = "1"
+    return response
+
+
 def _resolve_output_format(user, force=None, request=None):
     """Return the output format string to use for this client."""
     _FORMAT_ALIASES = {
@@ -123,6 +133,12 @@ def stream_ts(request, channel_id, user=None, force_output_format=None):
                     status=429
                 )
 
+        if ChannelService.is_channel_unavailable_for_new_clients(channel_id):
+            logger.info(
+                f"[{client_id}] Channel {channel_id} unavailable. Teardown or pending shutdown"
+            )
+            return _channel_stopping_response()
+
         # Check if we need to reinitialize the channel
         needs_initialization = True
         channel_state = None
@@ -144,7 +160,6 @@ def stream_ts(request, channel_id, user=None, force_output_format=None):
                         ChannelState.BUFFERING,
                         ChannelState.INITIALIZING,
                         ChannelState.CONNECTING,
-                        ChannelState.STOPPING,
                     ]:
                         needs_initialization = False
                         logger.debug(
@@ -160,6 +175,11 @@ def stream_ts(request, channel_id, user=None, force_output_format=None):
                             logger.debug(
                                 f"[{client_id}] Channel {channel_id} is still initializing, client will wait"
                             )
+                    elif channel_state == ChannelState.STOPPING:
+                        logger.info(
+                            f"[{client_id}] Channel {channel_id} is stopping, rejecting request"
+                        )
+                        return _channel_stopping_response()
                     # Terminal states - channel needs cleanup before reinitialization
                     elif channel_state in [
                         ChannelState.ERROR,
@@ -192,6 +212,12 @@ def stream_ts(request, channel_id, user=None, force_output_format=None):
 
         # Start initialization if needed
         if needs_initialization or not proxy_server.check_if_channel_exists(channel_id):
+            if ChannelService.is_channel_unavailable_for_new_clients(channel_id):
+                logger.info(
+                    f"[{client_id}] Channel {channel_id} became unavailable before init, rejecting"
+                )
+                return _channel_stopping_response()
+
             logger.info(f"[{client_id}] Starting channel {channel_id} initialization")
             # Force cleanup of any previous instance if in terminal state
             if channel_state in [
@@ -414,6 +440,16 @@ def stream_ts(request, channel_id, user=None, force_output_format=None):
                     )  # 502 Bad Gateway
 
             # Initialize channel with the stream's user agent (not the client's)
+            if ChannelService.is_channel_unavailable_for_new_clients(channel_id):
+                if connection_allocated:
+                    if not channel.release_stream():
+                        logger.warning(f"[{client_id}] Failed to release stream before teardown reject")
+                    connection_allocated = False
+                logger.info(
+                    f"[{client_id}] Channel {channel_id} unavailable before init call, rejecting"
+                )
+                return _channel_stopping_response()
+
             success = ChannelService.initialize_channel(
                 channel_id,
                 stream_url,
@@ -522,6 +558,16 @@ def stream_ts(request, channel_id, user=None, force_output_format=None):
                 f"[{client_id}] Successfully initialized channel {channel_id} locally"
             )
 
+        if ChannelService.is_channel_unavailable_for_new_clients(channel_id):
+            if _client_pre_registered:
+                mgr = proxy_server.client_managers.get(channel_id)
+                if mgr:
+                    mgr.remove_client(client_id)
+            logger.info(
+                f"[{client_id}] Channel {channel_id} became unavailable during setup, rejecting"
+            )
+            return _channel_stopping_response()
+
         # Register client
         output_profile = _resolve_output_profile(request, user)
         if output_profile:
@@ -572,7 +618,9 @@ def stream_ts(request, channel_id, user=None, force_output_format=None):
             )
             content_type = "video/mp2t"
 
-        # Return the StreamingHttpResponse from the main function
+        # Release ORM checkout before returning a long-lived StreamingHttpResponse.
+        close_old_connections()
+
         response = StreamingHttpResponse(
             streaming_content=generate(), content_type=content_type
         )
diff --git a/apps/proxy/utils.py b/apps/proxy/utils.py
index 69ee15e4..fc157791 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/utils.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/utils.py
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import logging
 from core.utils import RedisClient
 from apps.proxy.vod_proxy.multi_worker_connection_manager import MultiWorkerVODConnectionManager, get_vod_client_stop_key
+from apps.proxy.live_proxy.redis_keys import RedisKeys
 from core.models import CoreSettings
 from apps.proxy.live_proxy.services.channel_service import ChannelService
 
@@ -61,6 +62,15 @@ def attempt_stream_termination(user_id, requesting_client_id, active_connections
                 result = ChannelService.stop_client(t['media_id'], t['client_id'])
                 if result.get("status") == "error":
                     logger.warning(f"[stream limits][{requesting_client_id}] Failed to stop client {t['client_id']} on channel {t['media_id']}")
+            elif t['type'] == 'timeshift':
+                # Same Redis stop key as live; timeshift generator polls it every 5s.
+                redis_client = RedisClient.get_client()
+                if not redis_client:
+                    # Deny the new stream if we cannot stop the old one.
+                    return False
+                stop_key = RedisKeys.client_stop(t['media_id'], t['client_id'])
+                redis_client.setex(stop_key, 60, "true")
+                logger.info(f"[stream limits][{requesting_client_id}] Set stop key for timeshift client {t['client_id']}")
             else:
                 connection_manager = MultiWorkerVODConnectionManager.get_instance()
                 redis_client = connection_manager.redis_client
@@ -106,13 +116,14 @@ def get_user_active_connections(user_id):
 
                 if user_id is None or (client_user_id and int(client_user_id) == user_id):
                     try:
-                        logger.debug(f"[stream limits] Found LIVE connection for user {user_id} on channel {channel_id} with client ID {client_id}")
+                        conn_type = 'timeshift' if channel_id.startswith('timeshift_') else 'live'
+                        logger.debug(f"[stream limits] Found {conn_type.upper()} connection for user {user_id} on channel {channel_id} with client ID {client_id}")
                         connected_at = float(connected_at) if connected_at else 0
                         connections.append({
                             'media_id': channel_id,
                             'client_id': client_id,
                             'connected_at': connected_at,
-                            'type': 'live',
+                            'type': conn_type,
                         })
                     except (ValueError, TypeError):
                         pass
@@ -172,6 +183,22 @@ def check_user_stream_limits(user, client_id, media_id=None):
             logger.debug(f"[stream limits][{client_id}] Same-channel reconnect for {media_id} allowed (ignore_same_channel=True)")
             return True
 
+        # Timeshift sibling range/probe requests share one provider slot per
+        # session_id. Each distinct client/session still consumes its own slot.
+        if ignore_same_channel and media_id:
+            media_id_str = str(media_id)
+            for conn in active_connections:
+                if conn.get('type') != 'timeshift':
+                    continue
+                if conn.get('client_id') != client_id:
+                    continue
+                conn_media_id = str(conn.get('media_id') or '')
+                if conn_media_id == media_id_str or conn_media_id.startswith(f"{media_id_str}_"):
+                    logger.debug(
+                        f"[stream limits][{client_id}] Same timeshift session probe for {media_id} allowed (ignore_same_channel=True)"
+                    )
+                    return True
+
         if user_stream_count >= user.stream_limit:
             if user_limit_settings.get("terminate_on_limit_exceeded", True) == False:
                 return False
@@ -186,3 +213,28 @@ def check_user_stream_limits(user, client_id, media_id=None):
                     return False
 
     return True
+
+
+_TS_PACKET_SIZE = 188
+_TS_SYNC_BYTE = 0x47
+
+
+def find_ts_sync(buf):
+    """Return byte offset of the first valid MPEG-TS sync chain in *buf*, or -1.
+
+    Args:
+        buf: Raw bytes from an upstream HTTP response (typically the first 1 KB).
+
+    Returns:
+        Offset of the first 0x47 byte that starts three consecutive 188-byte
+        packets, or -1. Used to strip PHP/HTML preamble before streaming.
+    """
+    end = len(buf) - 2 * _TS_PACKET_SIZE
+    for i in range(0, end):
+        if (
+            buf[i] == _TS_SYNC_BYTE
+            and buf[i + _TS_PACKET_SIZE] == _TS_SYNC_BYTE
+            and buf[i + 2 * _TS_PACKET_SIZE] == _TS_SYNC_BYTE
+        ):
+            return i
+    return -1
diff --git a/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/tests/test_streamid_fallback.py b/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/tests/test_streamid_fallback.py
index fbea69a4..6b65b91e 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/tests/test_streamid_fallback.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/tests/test_streamid_fallback.py
@@ -23,10 +23,16 @@ unchanged for the happy case. Both branches (movie + episode) exercise:
   * UUID miss + no stream_id → Http404 (no fallback attempt)
 """
 
-import logging
 from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
 from django.test import SimpleTestCase
-from django.http import Http404
+
+
+def _wire_m3u_relations(content_mock, relations):
+    """Wire content_obj.m3u_relations to the materialised candidate list."""
+    qs = MagicMock()
+    qs.select_related.return_value.order_by.return_value = list(relations)
+    content_mock.m3u_relations.filter.return_value = qs
+    return qs
 
 
 # ---------- Movie branch --------------------------------------------------
@@ -56,16 +62,17 @@ class TestStreamIdFallbackMovie(SimpleTestCase):
         # stream_id so we exit cleanly.
         live_relation = MagicMock(stream_id='S1')
         live_relation.m3u_account.name = 'AcmeProvider'
-        live_movie.m3u_relations.filter.return_value.filter.return_value.first.return_value = live_relation
+        _wire_m3u_relations(live_movie, [live_relation])
 
         with patch('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.Movie') as MovieMock, \
              patch('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.M3UMovieRelation') as RelMock:
             MovieMock.objects.filter.return_value.first.return_value = live_movie
-            content, relation = self._call(
+            content, relation, candidates = self._call(
                 content_type='movie', content_id='live-uuid', preferred_stream_id='S1',
             )
             self.assertIs(content, live_movie)
             self.assertIs(relation, live_relation)
+            self.assertEqual(candidates, [live_relation])
             # Fallback path must not have queried the relation table directly
             # — happy path is unchanged.
             RelMock.objects.filter.assert_not_called()
@@ -75,11 +82,11 @@ class TestStreamIdFallbackMovie(SimpleTestCase):
         recovered movie is returned and the fallback line is logged."""
         recovered_movie = MagicMock(name='Movie', uuid='new-uuid', id=99)
         recovered_movie.name = 'Recovered Movie'
-        fallback_rel = MagicMock(movie=recovered_movie)
+        fallback_rel = MagicMock(movie=recovered_movie, stream_id='S1')
         fallback_rel.m3u_account.name = 'AcmeProvider'
-        # The fallback only sets content_obj; the existing relation-selection
-        # logic then re-discovers the same relation via the reverse FK.
-        recovered_movie.m3u_relations.filter.return_value.filter.return_value.first.return_value = fallback_rel
+        # The fallback only sets content_obj; relation selection then re-discovers
+        # the same relation from the materialised candidate list.
+        _wire_m3u_relations(recovered_movie, [fallback_rel])
 
         with patch('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.Movie') as MovieMock, \
              patch('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.M3UMovieRelation') as RelMock, \
@@ -87,10 +94,11 @@ class TestStreamIdFallbackMovie(SimpleTestCase):
             MovieMock.objects.filter.return_value.first.return_value = None
             # The non-account-scoped fallback chain returns our rel.
             RelMock.objects.filter.return_value.select_related.return_value.order_by.return_value.first.return_value = fallback_rel
-            content, _ = self._call(
+            content, relation, _ = self._call(
                 content_type='movie', content_id='dead-uuid', preferred_stream_id='S1',
             )
             self.assertIs(content, recovered_movie)
+            self.assertIs(relation, fallback_rel)
         self.assertTrue(
             any('[STREAMID-FALLBACK]' in m for m in logs.output),
             f"expected [STREAMID-FALLBACK] in warnings, got: {logs.output}",
@@ -102,9 +110,9 @@ class TestStreamIdFallbackMovie(SimpleTestCase):
         fallback. This is the strictest-match-first contract."""
         preferred_movie = MagicMock(name='PreferredMovie', uuid='preferred-uuid', id=1)
         preferred_movie.name = 'Preferred'
-        preferred_rel = MagicMock(movie=preferred_movie)
+        preferred_rel = MagicMock(movie=preferred_movie, stream_id='S1', m3u_account_id=7)
         preferred_rel.m3u_account.name = 'Preferred'
-        preferred_movie.m3u_relations.filter.return_value.filter.return_value.first.return_value = preferred_rel
+        _wire_m3u_relations(preferred_movie, [preferred_rel])
 
         with patch('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.Movie') as MovieMock, \
              patch('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.M3UMovieRelation') as RelMock:
@@ -130,7 +138,7 @@ class TestStreamIdFallbackMovie(SimpleTestCase):
                 return chain
             RelMock.objects.filter.side_effect = filter_router
 
-            content, _ = self._call(
+            content, relation, _ = self._call(
                 content_type='movie',
                 content_id='dead-uuid',
                 preferred_stream_id='S1',
@@ -139,19 +147,21 @@ class TestStreamIdFallbackMovie(SimpleTestCase):
             # The account-scoped relation wins; the unrestricted-ordered one
             # is never consulted because the strict match succeeded.
             self.assertIs(content, preferred_movie)
+            self.assertIs(relation, preferred_rel)
 
     def test_uuid_miss_with_no_stream_id_raises_404(self):
         with patch('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.Movie') as MovieMock, \
              patch('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.M3UMovieRelation') as RelMock:
             MovieMock.objects.filter.return_value.first.return_value = None
-            content, relation = self._call(
+            content, relation, candidates = self._call(
                 content_type='movie', content_id='dead-uuid', preferred_stream_id=None,
             )
             # _get_content_and_relation swallows exceptions and returns
-            # (None, None) for any error including Http404 — caller checks for
-            # that. Verify the fallback was NEVER attempted.
+            # (None, None, []) for any error including Http404 — caller checks
+            # for that. Verify the fallback was NEVER attempted.
             self.assertIsNone(content)
             self.assertIsNone(relation)
+            self.assertEqual(candidates, [])
             RelMock.objects.filter.assert_not_called()
 
     def test_uuid_miss_with_no_matching_relation_raises_404(self):
@@ -161,13 +171,14 @@ class TestStreamIdFallbackMovie(SimpleTestCase):
             # Both the account-scoped and unrestricted chains return None.
             RelMock.objects.filter.return_value.select_related.return_value.order_by.return_value.first.return_value = None
             RelMock.objects.filter.return_value.select_related.return_value.first.return_value = None
-            content, relation = self._call(
+            content, relation, candidates = self._call(
                 content_type='movie',
                 content_id='dead-uuid',
                 preferred_stream_id='ghost-stream',
             )
             self.assertIsNone(content)
             self.assertIsNone(relation)
+            self.assertEqual(candidates, [])
 
 
 # ---------- Episode branch ------------------------------------------------
@@ -192,17 +203,18 @@ class TestStreamIdFallbackEpisode(SimpleTestCase):
         recovered_episode = MagicMock(uuid='new-uuid', id=77)
         recovered_episode.name = 'Recovered S01E01'
         recovered_episode.series.name = 'Recovered Show'
-        fallback_rel = MagicMock(episode=recovered_episode)
+        fallback_rel = MagicMock(episode=recovered_episode, stream_id='S99')
         fallback_rel.m3u_account.name = 'AcmeProvider'
-        recovered_episode.m3u_relations.filter.return_value.filter.return_value.first.return_value = fallback_rel
+        _wire_m3u_relations(recovered_episode, [fallback_rel])
 
         with patch('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.Episode') as EpisodeMock, \
              patch('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.M3UEpisodeRelation') as RelMock, \
              self.assertLogs('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views', level='WARNING') as logs:
             EpisodeMock.objects.filter.return_value.first.return_value = None
             RelMock.objects.filter.return_value.select_related.return_value.order_by.return_value.first.return_value = fallback_rel
-            content, _ = self._call(content_id='dead-uuid', preferred_stream_id='S99')
+            content, relation, _ = self._call(content_id='dead-uuid', preferred_stream_id='S99')
             self.assertIs(content, recovered_episode)
+            self.assertIs(relation, fallback_rel)
         self.assertTrue(
             any('[STREAMID-FALLBACK]' in m and 'Episode' in m for m in logs.output),
             f"expected episode-flavoured [STREAMID-FALLBACK] warning, got: {logs.output}",
@@ -214,12 +226,13 @@ class TestStreamIdFallbackEpisode(SimpleTestCase):
         live_episode.series.name = 'Live Show'
         live_relation = MagicMock(stream_id='S2')
         live_relation.m3u_account.name = 'AcmeProvider'
-        live_episode.m3u_relations.filter.return_value.filter.return_value.first.return_value = live_relation
+        _wire_m3u_relations(live_episode, [live_relation])
 
         with patch('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.Episode') as EpisodeMock, \
              patch('apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.M3UEpisodeRelation') as RelMock:
             EpisodeMock.objects.filter.return_value.first.return_value = live_episode
-            content, relation = self._call(content_id='live-uuid', preferred_stream_id='S2')
+            content, relation, candidates = self._call(content_id='live-uuid', preferred_stream_id='S2')
             self.assertIs(content, live_episode)
             self.assertIs(relation, live_relation)
+            self.assertEqual(candidates, [live_relation])
             RelMock.objects.filter.assert_not_called()
diff --git a/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/tests/test_vod_db_cleanup.py b/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/tests/test_vod_db_cleanup.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..ce72eb5d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/tests/test_vod_db_cleanup.py
@@ -0,0 +1,146 @@
+"""VOD proxy must release geventpool checkouts after ORM on stream and stats paths."""
+
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
+
+from django.http import StreamingHttpResponse
+from django.test import RequestFactory, SimpleTestCase
+
+
+class StreamVodDbCleanupTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.close_old_connections")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.MultiWorkerVODConnectionManager")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views._transform_url", return_value="http://example.com/movie.mp4")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views._get_m3u_profile")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views._get_stream_url_from_relation", return_value="http://upstream/movie.mp4")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views._get_content_and_relation")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.network_access_allowed", return_value=True)
+    def test_stream_vod_closes_db_before_streaming_response(
+        self,
+        _network_ok,
+        mock_content,
+        _stream_url,
+        mock_profile,
+        _transform,
+        mock_manager_cls,
+        mock_close,
+    ):
+        movie = MagicMock()
+        movie.name = "Test Movie"
+        relation = MagicMock()
+        relation.m3u_account.name = "Provider"
+        mock_content.return_value = (movie, relation, [relation])
+
+        profile = MagicMock()
+        profile.id = 1
+        profile.max_streams = 5
+        mock_profile.return_value = (profile, 0)
+
+        mock_manager = MagicMock()
+        mock_manager.stream_content_with_session.return_value = StreamingHttpResponse(
+            streaming_content=iter([b"data"]),
+            content_type="video/mp4",
+        )
+        mock_manager_cls.get_instance.return_value = mock_manager
+
+        request = self.factory.get(
+            "/proxy/vod/movie/uuid/session123/",
+            HTTP_USER_AGENT="test-agent",
+        )
+        request.user = MagicMock(is_authenticated=False)
+
+        from apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views import stream_vod
+
+        response = stream_vod(
+            request,
+            content_type="movie",
+            content_id="uuid",
+            session_id="session123",
+        )
+
+        self.assertIsInstance(response, StreamingHttpResponse)
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+        mock_manager.stream_content_with_session.assert_called_once()
+
+
+class BuildVodStatsDbCleanupTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    @patch("apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.close_old_connections")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.Movie")
+    def test_build_vod_stats_data_closes_db(self, mock_movie, mock_close):
+        redis_client = MagicMock()
+        redis_client.scan.side_effect = [
+            (0, ["vod_persistent_connection:s1"]),
+        ]
+        redis_client.hgetall.return_value = {
+            "content_obj_type": "movie",
+            "content_uuid": "movie-uuid",
+            "content_name": "Test Movie",
+            "m3u_profile_id": "1",
+            "client_ip": "127.0.0.1",
+            "client_user_agent": "agent",
+            "connected_at": "1000.0",
+            "last_activity": "1001.0",
+            "active_streams": "1",
+        }
+
+        movie_obj = MagicMock(
+            name="Test Movie",
+            logo=None,
+            year=2020,
+            rating=7.5,
+            genre="Action",
+            description="Desc",
+            tmdb_id="1",
+            imdb_id="tt1",
+        )
+        mock_movie.objects.select_related.return_value.get.return_value = movie_obj
+
+        with patch("apps.m3u.models.M3UAccountProfile") as mock_profile_model:
+            mock_profile_model.objects.select_related.return_value.get.return_value = MagicMock(
+                name="Profile 1",
+                m3u_account=MagicMock(name="Account", id=1),
+            )
+
+            from apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views import build_vod_stats_data
+
+            stats = build_vod_stats_data(redis_client)
+
+        self.assertEqual(stats["total_connections"], 1)
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+    @patch("apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.close_old_connections")
+    def test_build_vod_stats_data_closes_db_on_error(self, mock_close):
+        redis_client = MagicMock()
+        redis_client.scan.side_effect = RuntimeError("redis down")
+
+        from apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views import build_vod_stats_data
+
+        stats = build_vod_stats_data(redis_client)
+
+        self.assertEqual(stats["total_connections"], 0)
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+
+class VodStatsUpdateDbCleanupTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    @patch("core.utils.send_websocket_update")
+    @patch("apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views.build_vod_stats_data")
+    def test_do_vod_stats_update_uses_build_vod_stats_data(self, mock_build, mock_ws):
+        mock_build.return_value = {
+            "vod_connections": [],
+            "total_connections": 0,
+            "timestamp": 0,
+        }
+
+        from apps.proxy.vod_proxy.multi_worker_connection_manager import (
+            MultiWorkerVODConnectionManager,
+        )
+
+        manager = MultiWorkerVODConnectionManager.__new__(MultiWorkerVODConnectionManager)
+        manager.redis_client = MagicMock()
+
+        manager._do_vod_stats_update()
+
+        mock_build.assert_called_once_with(manager.redis_client)
+        mock_ws.assert_called_once()
diff --git a/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/tests/test_vod_failover.py b/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/tests/test_vod_failover.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d6addf74
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/tests/test_vod_failover.py
@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+"""
+Tests for VOD provider failover (PR: "Add VOD failover logic for M3U relations").
+
+The VOD proxy previously selected a single highest-priority relation and
+returned 503 if that account was at capacity, without trying other accounts
+that carry the same title.
+
+`_get_content_and_relation()` now materialises the active, priority-ordered
+relations once (single DB query) and returns that list. `_order_candidates()`
+is a pure in-memory helper that moves the preferred relation to the front and
+removes duplicates, so the initial connection path hits the database exactly
+once. stream_vod()/head_vod() then walk the ordered list and use the first
+account with spare capacity.
+
+These tests cover the in-memory ordering helper: preferred-first placement,
+de-duplication, empty-input fallbacks, and the guarantee that it performs no
+database access.
+"""
+
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+from django.test import TestCase
+
+from apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views import _order_candidates
+
+
+def _rel(rel_id, priority):
+    rel = MagicMock()
+    rel.id = rel_id
+    rel.m3u_account = MagicMock()
+    rel.m3u_account.priority = priority
+    return rel
+
+
+class TestOrderCandidates(TestCase):
+    def test_preferred_relation_is_placed_first(self):
+        preferred = _rel(rel_id=2, priority=0)
+        candidates = [_rel(rel_id=1, priority=5), _rel(rel_id=3, priority=2), preferred]
+
+        result = _order_candidates(candidates, preferred_relation=preferred)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result[0].id, 2, "Preferred relation must be first")
+        self.assertEqual({r.id for r in result}, {1, 2, 3})
+
+    def test_preferred_relation_not_duplicated(self):
+        preferred = _rel(rel_id=2, priority=0)
+        candidates = [preferred, _rel(rel_id=1, priority=5)]
+
+        result = _order_candidates(candidates, preferred_relation=preferred)
+
+        ids = [r.id for r in result]
+        self.assertEqual(ids.count(2), 1, "Preferred relation must not be duplicated")
+        self.assertEqual(len(result), 2)
+
+    def test_no_preferred_keeps_order(self):
+        candidates = [_rel(rel_id=1, priority=0), _rel(rel_id=2, priority=5)]
+
+        result = _order_candidates(candidates, preferred_relation=None)
+
+        self.assertEqual([r.id for r in result], [1, 2])
+
+    def test_empty_with_preferred_returns_preferred(self):
+        preferred = _rel(rel_id=7, priority=0)
+
+        result = _order_candidates([], preferred_relation=preferred)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, [preferred])
+
+    def test_empty_without_preferred_returns_empty(self):
+        result = _order_candidates([], preferred_relation=None)
+
+        self.assertEqual(result, [])
+
+    def test_no_database_access(self):
+        """The helper must be pure in-memory: it must never touch the ORM."""
+        class Boom:
+            def __init__(self, rel_id, priority):
+                self.id = rel_id
+                self.m3u_account = MagicMock()
+                self.m3u_account.priority = priority
+
+            def __getattr__(self, name):
+                if name in ('filter', 'objects', 'all', 'select_related', 'order_by'):
+                    raise AssertionError(f"ORM access attempted via .{name}()")
+                raise AttributeError(name)
+
+        candidates = [Boom(1, 0), Boom(2, 5)]
+
+        result = _order_candidates(candidates, preferred_relation=None)
+
+        self.assertEqual([r.id for r in result], [1, 2])
diff --git a/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/views.py b/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/views.py
index 27208ec9..6e570e81 100644
--- a/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/views.py
+++ b/apps/proxy/vod_proxy/views.py
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import random
 import logging
 import requests
 from urllib.parse import urlencode
+from django.db import close_old_connections
 from django.http import  JsonResponse, Http404, HttpResponse
 from django.shortcuts import get_object_or_404
 from django.views.decorators.csrf import csrf_exempt
@@ -23,6 +24,7 @@ from rest_framework_simplejwt.authentication import JWTAuthentication
 from apps.accounts.authentication import ApiKeyAuthentication, QueryParamJWTAuthentication
 from apps.proxy.utils import check_user_stream_limits
 from dispatcharr.utils import network_access_allowed
+from core.utils import dispatcharr_user_agent
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
@@ -84,32 +86,39 @@ def _get_content_and_relation(content_type, content_id, preferred_m3u_account_id
                 )
             logger.info(f"[CONTENT-FOUND] Movie: {content_obj.name} (ID: {content_obj.id})")
 
-            # Filter by preferred stream ID first (most specific)
-            relations_query = content_obj.m3u_relations.filter(m3u_account__is_active=True)
+            # Materialise the active relations once (single DB hit), ordered by
+            # priority. Selection below is done in memory, and the full ordered
+            # list is returned so the caller can fail over without re-querying.
+            candidates = list(
+                content_obj.m3u_relations
+                .filter(m3u_account__is_active=True)
+                .select_related('m3u_account')
+                .order_by('-m3u_account__priority', 'id')
+            )
+
             if preferred_stream_id:
-                specific_relation = relations_query.filter(stream_id=preferred_stream_id).first()
+                specific_relation = next(
+                    (r for r in candidates if str(r.stream_id) == str(preferred_stream_id)), None)
                 if specific_relation:
                     logger.info(f"[STREAM-SELECTED] Using specific stream: {specific_relation.stream_id} from provider: {specific_relation.m3u_account.name}")
-                    return content_obj, specific_relation
+                    return content_obj, specific_relation, candidates
                 else:
                     logger.warning(f"[STREAM-FALLBACK] Preferred stream ID {preferred_stream_id} not found, falling back to account/priority selection")
 
-            # Filter by preferred M3U account if specified
             if preferred_m3u_account_id:
-                specific_relation = relations_query.filter(m3u_account__id=preferred_m3u_account_id).first()
+                specific_relation = next(
+                    (r for r in candidates if r.m3u_account_id == preferred_m3u_account_id), None)
                 if specific_relation:
                     logger.info(f"[PROVIDER-SELECTED] Using preferred provider: {specific_relation.m3u_account.name}")
-                    return content_obj, specific_relation
+                    return content_obj, specific_relation, candidates
                 else:
                     logger.warning(f"[PROVIDER-FALLBACK] Preferred M3U account {preferred_m3u_account_id} not found, using highest priority")
 
-            # Get the highest priority active relation (fallback or default)
-            relation = relations_query.select_related('m3u_account').order_by('-m3u_account__priority', 'id').first()
-
+            relation = candidates[0] if candidates else None
             if relation:
                 logger.info(f"[PROVIDER-SELECTED] Using provider: {relation.m3u_account.name} (priority: {relation.m3u_account.priority})")
 
-            return content_obj, relation
+            return content_obj, relation, candidates
 
         elif content_type == 'episode':
             content_obj = Episode.objects.filter(uuid=content_id).first()
@@ -152,32 +161,39 @@ def _get_content_and_relation(content_type, content_id, preferred_m3u_account_id
                 )
             logger.info(f"[CONTENT-FOUND] Episode: {content_obj.name} (ID: {content_obj.id}, Series: {content_obj.series.name})")
 
-            # Filter by preferred stream ID first (most specific)
-            relations_query = content_obj.m3u_relations.filter(m3u_account__is_active=True)
+            # Materialise the active relations once (single DB hit), ordered by
+            # priority. Selection below is done in memory, and the full ordered
+            # list is returned so the caller can fail over without re-querying.
+            candidates = list(
+                content_obj.m3u_relations
+                .filter(m3u_account__is_active=True)
+                .select_related('m3u_account')
+                .order_by('-m3u_account__priority', 'id')
+            )
+
             if preferred_stream_id:
-                specific_relation = relations_query.filter(stream_id=preferred_stream_id).first()
+                specific_relation = next(
+                    (r for r in candidates if str(r.stream_id) == str(preferred_stream_id)), None)
                 if specific_relation:
                     logger.info(f"[STREAM-SELECTED] Using specific stream: {specific_relation.stream_id} from provider: {specific_relation.m3u_account.name}")
-                    return content_obj, specific_relation
+                    return content_obj, specific_relation, candidates
                 else:
                     logger.warning(f"[STREAM-FALLBACK] Preferred stream ID {preferred_stream_id} not found, falling back to account/priority selection")
 
-            # Filter by preferred M3U account if specified
             if preferred_m3u_account_id:
-                specific_relation = relations_query.filter(m3u_account__id=preferred_m3u_account_id).first()
+                specific_relation = next(
+                    (r for r in candidates if r.m3u_account_id == preferred_m3u_account_id), None)
                 if specific_relation:
                     logger.info(f"[PROVIDER-SELECTED] Using preferred provider: {specific_relation.m3u_account.name}")
-                    return content_obj, specific_relation
+                    return content_obj, specific_relation, candidates
                 else:
                     logger.warning(f"[PROVIDER-FALLBACK] Preferred M3U account {preferred_m3u_account_id} not found, using highest priority")
 
-            # Get the highest priority active relation (fallback or default)
-            relation = relations_query.select_related('m3u_account').order_by('-m3u_account__priority', 'id').first()
-
+            relation = candidates[0] if candidates else None
             if relation:
                 logger.info(f"[PROVIDER-SELECTED] Using provider: {relation.m3u_account.name} (priority: {relation.m3u_account.priority})")
 
-            return content_obj, relation
+            return content_obj, relation, candidates
 
         elif content_type == 'series':
             # For series, get the first episode
@@ -186,43 +202,64 @@ def _get_content_and_relation(content_type, content_id, preferred_m3u_account_id
             episode = series.episodes.first()
             if not episode:
                 logger.error(f"[CONTENT-ERROR] No episodes found for series {series.name}")
-                return None, None
+                return None, None, []
 
             logger.info(f"[CONTENT-FOUND] First episode: {episode.name} (ID: {episode.id})")
 
-            # Filter by preferred stream ID first (most specific)
-            relations_query = episode.m3u_relations.filter(m3u_account__is_active=True)
+            # Materialise once (single DB hit), ordered by priority; select in memory.
+            candidates = list(
+                episode.m3u_relations
+                .filter(m3u_account__is_active=True)
+                .select_related('m3u_account')
+                .order_by('-m3u_account__priority', 'id')
+            )
+
             if preferred_stream_id:
-                specific_relation = relations_query.filter(stream_id=preferred_stream_id).first()
+                specific_relation = next(
+                    (r for r in candidates if str(r.stream_id) == str(preferred_stream_id)), None)
                 if specific_relation:
                     logger.info(f"[STREAM-SELECTED] Using specific stream: {specific_relation.stream_id} from provider: {specific_relation.m3u_account.name}")
-                    return episode, specific_relation
+                    return episode, specific_relation, candidates
                 else:
                     logger.warning(f"[STREAM-FALLBACK] Preferred stream ID {preferred_stream_id} not found, falling back to account/priority selection")
 
-            # Filter by preferred M3U account if specified
             if preferred_m3u_account_id:
-                specific_relation = relations_query.filter(m3u_account__id=preferred_m3u_account_id).first()
+                specific_relation = next(
+                    (r for r in candidates if r.m3u_account_id == preferred_m3u_account_id), None)
                 if specific_relation:
                     logger.info(f"[PROVIDER-SELECTED] Using preferred provider: {specific_relation.m3u_account.name}")
-                    return episode, specific_relation
+                    return episode, specific_relation, candidates
                 else:
                     logger.warning(f"[PROVIDER-FALLBACK] Preferred M3U account {preferred_m3u_account_id} not found, using highest priority")
 
-            # Get the highest priority active relation (fallback or default)
-            relation = relations_query.select_related('m3u_account').order_by('-m3u_account__priority', 'id').first()
-
+            relation = candidates[0] if candidates else None
             if relation:
                 logger.info(f"[PROVIDER-SELECTED] Using provider: {relation.m3u_account.name} (priority: {relation.m3u_account.priority})")
 
-            return episode, relation
+            return episode, relation, candidates
         else:
             logger.error(f"[CONTENT-ERROR] Invalid content type: {content_type}")
-            return None, None
+            return None, None, []
 
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Error getting content object: {e}")
-        return None, None
+        return None, None, []
+
+def _order_candidates(candidates, preferred_relation=None):
+    """In-memory ordering helper (no DB access).
+
+    `candidates` is the already-materialised, priority-ordered list of active
+    relations produced by _get_content_and_relation(). This helper only moves
+    the preferred relation to the front and removes duplicates, so the initial
+    connection path hits the database exactly once.
+    """
+    if not candidates:
+        return [preferred_relation] if preferred_relation else []
+    if preferred_relation is not None:
+        return [preferred_relation] + [
+            r for r in candidates if r.id != preferred_relation.id
+        ]
+    return list(candidates)
 
 def _get_stream_url_from_relation(relation):
     """Get stream URL from the M3U relation"""
@@ -558,32 +595,44 @@ def stream_vod(request, content_type, content_id, session_id=None, profile_id=No
             logger.info(f"[VOD-PARAM] Preferred stream ID: {preferred_stream_id}")
 
         # Get the content object and its relation
-        content_obj, relation = _get_content_and_relation(content_type, content_id, preferred_m3u_account_id, preferred_stream_id)
+        content_obj, relation, candidates = _get_content_and_relation(content_type, content_id, preferred_m3u_account_id, preferred_stream_id)
         if not content_obj or not relation:
             logger.error(f"[VOD-ERROR] Content or relation not found: {content_type} {content_id}")
             raise Http404(f"Content not found: {content_type} {content_id}")
 
         logger.info(f"[VOD-CONTENT] Found content: {getattr(content_obj, 'name', 'Unknown')}")
 
-        # Get M3U account from relation
-        m3u_account = relation.m3u_account
-        logger.info(f"[VOD-ACCOUNT] Using M3U account: {m3u_account.name}")
+        # Provider failover: walk the already-materialised candidate list
+        # (preferred relation first, then by account priority) and use the
+        # first account whose profile pool has spare capacity. Only return 503
+        # when every account carrying the title is genuinely full. No extra DB
+        # query — candidates come from _get_content_and_relation().
+        ordered = _order_candidates(candidates, relation)
+        m3u_account = stream_url = profile_result = None
+        for cand in ordered:
+            cand_account = cand.m3u_account
+            cand_url = _get_stream_url_from_relation(cand)
+            if not cand_url:
+                logger.warning(f"[VOD-FAILOVER] No URL for relation on account {cand_account.name}, skipping")
+                continue
+            cand_profile = _get_m3u_profile(cand_account, profile_id, session_id)
+            if cand_profile and cand_profile[0]:
+                relation = cand
+                m3u_account = cand_account
+                stream_url = cand_url
+                profile_result = cand_profile
+                logger.info(f"[VOD-FAILOVER] Selected account {cand_account.name} (priority {cand_account.priority})")
+                break
+            else:
+                logger.warning(f"[VOD-FAILOVER] Account {cand_account.name} at capacity, trying next provider")
 
-        # Get stream URL from relation
-        stream_url = _get_stream_url_from_relation(relation)
-        logger.info(f"[VOD-CONTENT] Content URL: {stream_url or 'No URL found'}")
-
-        if not stream_url:
-            logger.error(f"[VOD-ERROR] No stream URL available for {content_type} {content_id}")
-            return HttpResponse("No stream URL available", status=503)
-
-        # Get M3U profile (returns profile and current connection count)
-        profile_result = _get_m3u_profile(m3u_account, profile_id, session_id)
-
-        if not profile_result or not profile_result[0]:
-            logger.error(f"[VOD-ERROR] No suitable M3U profile found for {content_type} {content_id}")
+        if not m3u_account or not stream_url or not profile_result or not profile_result[0]:
+            logger.error(f"[VOD-ERROR] No available provider with capacity for {content_type} {content_id}")
             return HttpResponse("No available stream", status=503)
 
+        logger.info(f"[VOD-ACCOUNT] Using M3U account: {m3u_account.name}")
+        logger.info(f"[VOD-CONTENT] Content URL: {stream_url or 'No URL found'}")
+
         m3u_profile, current_connections = profile_result
         logger.info(f"[VOD-PROFILE] Using M3U profile: {m3u_profile.id} (max_streams: {m3u_profile.max_streams}, current: {current_connections})")
 
@@ -600,6 +649,9 @@ def stream_vod(request, content_type, content_id, session_id=None, profile_id=No
         # Get connection manager (Redis-backed for multi-worker support)
         connection_manager = MultiWorkerVODConnectionManager.get_instance()
 
+        # Release ORM checkout before returning a long-lived StreamingHttpResponse.
+        close_old_connections()
+
         # Stream the content with session-based connection reuse
         logger.info("[VOD-STREAM] Calling connection manager to stream content")
         response = connection_manager.stream_content_with_session(
@@ -676,22 +728,29 @@ def head_vod(request, content_type, content_id, session_id=None, profile_id=None
             logger.info(f"[VOD-HEAD] Preferred stream ID: {preferred_stream_id}")
 
         # Get content and relation (same as GET)
-        content_obj, relation = _get_content_and_relation(content_type, content_id, preferred_m3u_account_id, preferred_stream_id)
+        content_obj, relation, candidates = _get_content_and_relation(content_type, content_id, preferred_m3u_account_id, preferred_stream_id)
         if not content_obj or not relation:
             logger.error(f"[VOD-HEAD] Content or relation not found: {content_type} {content_id}")
             return HttpResponse("Content not found", status=404)
 
-        # Get M3U account and stream URL
-        m3u_account = relation.m3u_account
-        stream_url = _get_stream_url_from_relation(relation)
-        if not stream_url:
-            logger.error(f"[VOD-HEAD] No stream URL available for {content_type} {content_id}")
-            return HttpResponse("No stream URL available", status=503)
+        # Provider failover (same logic as GET), reusing the materialised list.
+        ordered = _order_candidates(candidates, relation)
+        m3u_account = stream_url = profile_result = None
+        for cand in ordered:
+            cand_account = cand.m3u_account
+            cand_url = _get_stream_url_from_relation(cand)
+            if not cand_url:
+                continue
+            cand_profile = _get_m3u_profile(cand_account, profile_id, session_id)
+            if cand_profile and cand_profile[0]:
+                relation = cand
+                m3u_account = cand_account
+                stream_url = cand_url
+                profile_result = cand_profile
+                break
 
-        # Get M3U profile (returns profile and current connection count)
-        profile_result = _get_m3u_profile(m3u_account, profile_id, session_id)
-        if not profile_result or not profile_result[0]:
-            logger.error(f"[VOD-HEAD] No M3U profile found or all profiles at capacity")
+        if not m3u_account or not stream_url or not profile_result or not profile_result[0]:
+            logger.error(f"[VOD-HEAD] No available provider with capacity for {content_type} {content_id}")
             return HttpResponse("No available stream", status=503)
 
         m3u_profile, current_connections = profile_result
@@ -704,7 +763,7 @@ def head_vod(request, content_type, content_id, session_id=None, profile_id=None
         # Use M3U account's user agent as primary, client user agent as fallback
         m3u_user_agent = m3u_account.get_user_agent().user_agent if m3u_account.get_user_agent() else None
         headers = {
-            'User-Agent': m3u_user_agent or client_user_agent or 'Dispatcharr/1.0',
+            'User-Agent': m3u_user_agent or client_user_agent or dispatcharr_user_agent(),
             'Accept': '*/*',
             'Range': 'bytes=0-1'  # Request only first 2 bytes
         }
@@ -1062,6 +1121,8 @@ def build_vod_stats_data(redis_client):
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Error building VOD stats: {e}")
         return {'vod_connections': [], 'total_connections': 0, 'timestamp': time.time()}
+    finally:
+        close_old_connections()
 
 
 @api_view(["GET"])
diff --git a/apps/timeshift/__init__.py b/apps/timeshift/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e69de29b
diff --git a/apps/timeshift/apps.py b/apps/timeshift/apps.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e4ecbfba
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/timeshift/apps.py
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+from django.apps import AppConfig
+
+
+class TimeshiftConfig(AppConfig):
+    default_auto_field = "django.db.models.BigAutoField"
+    name = "apps.timeshift"
+    verbose_name = "Timeshift"
diff --git a/apps/timeshift/helpers.py b/apps/timeshift/helpers.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..98d10c36
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/timeshift/helpers.py
@@ -0,0 +1,252 @@
+"""URL builders and timestamp helpers for XC catch-up."""
+
+import logging
+import re
+from collections import namedtuple
+from datetime import datetime, timezone
+from urllib.parse import quote
+from zoneinfo import ZoneInfo
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+# Credentials for the profile whose pool slot was reserved (not raw account fields).
+TimeshiftCredentials = namedtuple(
+    "TimeshiftCredentials", ("server_url", "username", "password")
+)
+
+DEFAULT_DURATION_MINUTES = 120
+DURATION_BUFFER_MINUTES = 5
+MAX_DURATION_MINUTES = 480
+
+# Wall-clock shapes seen from XC / iPlayTV / TiviMate clients. Compiled once.
+_CATCHUP_WALL_CLOCK_RE = re.compile(
+    r"^"
+    r"(?P<date>\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2})"
+    r"(?P<dtsep>[:_]| )"
+    r"(?P<hour>\d{2})"
+    r"(?P<hmsep>[-:])"
+    r"(?P<minute>\d{2})"
+    r"(?:"
+    r":"
+    r"(?P<second>\d{2})"
+    r")?"
+    r"$"
+)
+
+
+def normalize_catchup_timestamp_input(timestamp_str):
+    """Map a client catch-up timestamp to an ISO-8601 string for ``fromisoformat``.
+
+    Supported inputs:
+        - ``YYYY-MM-DD:HH-MM`` (iPlayTV/TiviMate colon-dash)
+        - ``YYYY-MM-DD_HH-MM`` (XC underscore)
+        - ``YYYY-MM-DD:HH:MM[:SS]`` (XC colon time in catch-up URLs)
+        - ``YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM[:SS]`` (EPG / SQL datetime)
+        - Unix epoch seconds (10 digits) or milliseconds (13 digits)
+
+    Returns:
+        An ISO-8601 date-time string (``YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS``), or None if
+        the value does not match a known catch-up shape.
+    """
+    if timestamp_str is None:
+        return None
+    if not isinstance(timestamp_str, str):
+        timestamp_str = str(timestamp_str)
+    value = timestamp_str.strip()
+    if not value:
+        return None
+
+    if value.isdigit():
+        length = len(value)
+        if length == 10:
+            dt = datetime.fromtimestamp(int(value), tz=timezone.utc)
+            return dt.replace(tzinfo=None).isoformat(timespec="seconds")
+        if length == 13:
+            dt = datetime.fromtimestamp(int(value) / 1000, tz=timezone.utc)
+            return dt.replace(tzinfo=None).isoformat(timespec="seconds")
+        return None
+
+    match = _CATCHUP_WALL_CLOCK_RE.match(value)
+    if not match:
+        return None
+
+    parts = match.groupdict()
+    second = parts["second"] or "00"
+    return f"{parts['date']}T{parts['hour']}:{parts['minute']}:{second}"
+
+
+def parse_catchup_timestamp(timestamp_str):
+    """Parse a catch-up timestamp string into a naive UTC wall-clock datetime.
+
+    See ``normalize_catchup_timestamp_input`` for supported input shapes.
+
+    Returns:
+        A naive datetime on success, or None.
+    """
+    iso_value = normalize_catchup_timestamp_input(timestamp_str)
+    if iso_value is None:
+        if timestamp_str is not None and str(timestamp_str).strip():
+            logger.debug(
+                "Timeshift: unrecognised catch-up timestamp: %r", timestamp_str
+            )
+        return None
+    try:
+        return datetime.fromisoformat(iso_value)
+    except ValueError:
+        logger.debug(
+            "Timeshift: invalid catch-up timestamp after normalize: %r -> %r",
+            timestamp_str,
+            iso_value,
+        )
+        return None
+
+
+def _reshape_timestamp(timestamp, strftime_fmt, label):
+    dt = parse_catchup_timestamp(timestamp)
+    if dt is None:
+        logger.error(
+            "Timeshift %s reshape failed for %r: unrecognised format", label, timestamp
+        )
+        return timestamp
+    return dt.strftime(strftime_fmt)
+
+
+def convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz(timestamp_str, provider_tz_name):
+    """Convert a UTC catch-up timestamp to the provider's local zone.
+
+    Args:
+        timestamp_str: UTC wall-clock in ``YYYY-MM-DD:HH-MM`` or underscore form.
+        provider_tz_name: IANA zone from the provider's ``server_info.timezone``
+            (e.g. ``Europe/Brussels``). Falsy, ``UTC``, or unknown: no conversion.
+
+    Returns:
+        ``YYYY-MM-DD:HH-MM`` in the provider zone, or the input unchanged on skip/failure.
+    """
+    if not provider_tz_name or provider_tz_name == "UTC":
+        return timestamp_str
+    dt = parse_catchup_timestamp(timestamp_str)
+    if dt is None:
+        return timestamp_str
+    try:
+        target = ZoneInfo(provider_tz_name)
+    except Exception:
+        logger.warning(
+            "Timeshift: unknown provider timezone %r, no conversion applied",
+            provider_tz_name,
+        )
+        return timestamp_str
+    # timezone.utc, not ZoneInfo("UTC"): avoids mis-set Docker /etc/timezone.
+    local_dt = dt.replace(tzinfo=timezone.utc).astimezone(target)
+    return local_dt.strftime("%Y-%m-%d:%H-%M")
+
+
+def get_programme_duration(channel, timestamp_str):
+    """Look up catch-up duration in minutes from EPG.
+
+    Args:
+        channel: Channel with optional ``epg_data`` relation loaded.
+        timestamp_str: Programme start in UTC (same shape as the client URL).
+
+    Returns:
+        Programme length plus a small buffer, capped at ``MAX_DURATION_MINUTES``,
+        or ``DEFAULT_DURATION_MINUTES`` when EPG lookup fails.
+    """
+    try:
+        dt = parse_catchup_timestamp(timestamp_str)
+        if dt is None:
+            return DEFAULT_DURATION_MINUTES
+        # EPG times are timezone-aware; parsed value must be too.
+        dt = dt.replace(tzinfo=timezone.utc)
+        if not channel.epg_data:
+            return DEFAULT_DURATION_MINUTES
+
+        programme = channel.epg_data.programs.filter(
+            start_time__lte=dt, end_time__gt=dt
+        ).first()
+        if not programme:
+            return DEFAULT_DURATION_MINUTES
+
+        duration_seconds = (programme.end_time - programme.start_time).total_seconds()
+        duration_minutes = int(duration_seconds / 60) + DURATION_BUFFER_MINUTES
+        return min(duration_minutes, MAX_DURATION_MINUTES)
+    except Exception:
+        return DEFAULT_DURATION_MINUTES
+
+
+def build_timeshift_url_format_a(creds, stream_id, timestamp, duration_minutes):
+    """QUERY layout: ``/streaming/timeshift.php?username=...&start=...``"""
+    return (
+        f"{creds.server_url.rstrip('/')}/streaming/timeshift.php"
+        f"?username={quote(str(creds.username), safe='')}"
+        f"&password={quote(str(creds.password), safe='')}"
+        f"&stream={stream_id}"
+        f"&start={timestamp}"
+        f"&duration={duration_minutes}"
+    )
+
+
+def build_timeshift_url_format_b(creds, stream_id, timestamp, duration_minutes):
+    """PATH layout: ``/timeshift/{user}/{pass}/{dur}/{start}/{id}.ts``"""
+    return (
+        f"{creds.server_url.rstrip('/')}/timeshift"
+        f"/{quote(str(creds.username), safe='')}"
+        f"/{quote(str(creds.password), safe='')}"
+        f"/{duration_minutes}"
+        f"/{timestamp}"
+        f"/{stream_id}.ts"
+    )
+
+
+def build_timeshift_candidate_urls(creds, stream_id, timestamp, duration_minutes):
+    """Build ordered upstream URL candidates (PATH forms first, QUERY last).
+
+    Args:
+        creds: ``TimeshiftCredentials`` for the reserved profile.
+        stream_id: Provider stream id from the catch-up stream's custom properties.
+        timestamp: Already converted to the serving provider's local zone.
+        duration_minutes: Archive window length passed to the provider.
+
+    Returns:
+        List of URL strings to try in order. QUERY forms are last because some
+        providers return live TV even when ``start`` is set.
+    """
+    dt = parse_catchup_timestamp(timestamp)
+    if dt is None:
+        colon_dash_ts = timestamp
+        underscore_ts = timestamp
+        colon_seconds_ts = timestamp
+        sql_ts = timestamp
+    else:
+        colon_dash_ts = dt.strftime("%Y-%m-%d:%H-%M")
+        underscore_ts = dt.strftime("%Y-%m-%d_%H-%M")
+        colon_seconds_ts = dt.strftime("%Y-%m-%d:%H:%M:%S")
+        sql_ts = dt.strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")
+    return [
+        build_timeshift_url_format_b(creds, stream_id, colon_dash_ts, duration_minutes),
+        build_timeshift_url_format_b(creds, stream_id, underscore_ts, duration_minutes),
+        build_timeshift_url_format_b(creds, stream_id, colon_seconds_ts, duration_minutes),
+        build_timeshift_url_format_a(creds, stream_id, underscore_ts, duration_minutes),
+        build_timeshift_url_format_a(creds, stream_id, sql_ts, duration_minutes),
+        build_timeshift_url_format_a(creds, stream_id, colon_dash_ts, duration_minutes),
+        build_timeshift_url_format_a(creds, stream_id, colon_seconds_ts, duration_minutes),
+    ]
+
+
+def format_timestamp_as_colon_dash(timestamp):
+    """Reshape to ``YYYY-MM-DD:HH-MM`` without timezone conversion."""
+    return _reshape_timestamp(timestamp, "%Y-%m-%d:%H-%M", "colon-dash")
+
+
+def format_timestamp_as_colon_seconds(timestamp):
+    """Reshape to ``YYYY-MM-DD:HH:MM:SS`` without timezone conversion."""
+    return _reshape_timestamp(timestamp, "%Y-%m-%d:%H:%M:%S", "colon-seconds")
+
+
+def format_timestamp_as_underscore(timestamp):
+    """Reshape to ``YYYY-MM-DD_HH-MM`` without timezone conversion."""
+    return _reshape_timestamp(timestamp, "%Y-%m-%d_%H-%M", "underscore")
+
+
+def format_timestamp_as_sql_datetime(timestamp):
+    """Reshape to ``YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS`` without timezone conversion."""
+    return _reshape_timestamp(timestamp, "%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S", "SQL")
diff --git a/apps/timeshift/tests/__init__.py b/apps/timeshift/tests/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e69de29b
diff --git a/apps/timeshift/tests/test_helpers.py b/apps/timeshift/tests/test_helpers.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..4bd7e0e3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/timeshift/tests/test_helpers.py
@@ -0,0 +1,325 @@
+"""Tests for `apps.timeshift.helpers`: timestamp shape conversion and URL build."""
+
+from datetime import datetime, timezone
+
+from django.test import TestCase
+
+from apps.timeshift.helpers import (
+    TimeshiftCredentials,
+    build_timeshift_candidate_urls,
+    build_timeshift_url_format_a,
+    build_timeshift_url_format_b,
+    convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz,
+    format_timestamp_as_colon_dash,
+    format_timestamp_as_colon_seconds,
+    format_timestamp_as_sql_datetime,
+    format_timestamp_as_underscore,
+    normalize_catchup_timestamp_input,
+    parse_catchup_timestamp,
+)
+
+
+def _make_creds():
+    # The builders consume resolved per-profile credentials, never an account
+    # object — get_transformed_credentials() produces these in the view.
+    return TimeshiftCredentials("http://example.test", "user", "pass")
+
+
+class TimestampFormatTests(TestCase):
+    """Timestamp reshape functions change format only; no timezone conversion."""
+
+    def test_normalize_colon_dash_shape(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            normalize_catchup_timestamp_input("2026-05-21:12-55"),
+            "2026-05-21T12:55:00",
+        )
+
+    def test_normalize_colon_seconds_xc_format(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            normalize_catchup_timestamp_input("2026-06-23:04:00:00"),
+            "2026-06-23T04:00:00",
+        )
+
+    def test_normalize_epg_sql_format(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            normalize_catchup_timestamp_input("2026-06-23 04:00:00"),
+            "2026-06-23T04:00:00",
+        )
+
+    def test_normalize_unix_epoch_seconds(self):
+        epoch = str(int(datetime(2026, 6, 23, 4, 0, 0, tzinfo=timezone.utc).timestamp()))
+        self.assertEqual(
+            normalize_catchup_timestamp_input(epoch),
+            "2026-06-23T04:00:00",
+        )
+
+    def test_normalize_unix_epoch_milliseconds(self):
+        epoch_ms = str(
+            int(datetime(2026, 6, 23, 4, 0, 0, tzinfo=timezone.utc).timestamp() * 1000)
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(
+            normalize_catchup_timestamp_input(epoch_ms),
+            "2026-06-23T04:00:00",
+        )
+
+    def test_normalize_rejects_garbage(self):
+        self.assertIsNone(normalize_catchup_timestamp_input("garbage"))
+        self.assertIsNone(normalize_catchup_timestamp_input(""))
+        self.assertIsNone(normalize_catchup_timestamp_input("12345"))
+
+    def test_parse_rejects_invalid_calendar_date(self):
+        self.assertIsNone(parse_catchup_timestamp("2026-13-45:04-00"))
+
+    def test_parse_colon_dash_format(self):
+        dt = parse_catchup_timestamp("2026-05-21:12-55")
+        self.assertEqual(dt, datetime(2026, 5, 21, 12, 55, 0))
+
+    def test_parse_underscore_format(self):
+        dt = parse_catchup_timestamp("2026-05-21_12-55")
+        self.assertEqual(dt, datetime(2026, 5, 21, 12, 55, 0))
+
+    def test_parse_colon_minutes_without_seconds(self):
+        dt = parse_catchup_timestamp("2026-06-23:04:00")
+        self.assertEqual(dt, datetime(2026, 6, 23, 4, 0, 0))
+
+    def test_parse_colon_seconds_xc_format(self):
+        dt = parse_catchup_timestamp("2026-06-23:04:00:00")
+        self.assertEqual(dt, datetime(2026, 6, 23, 4, 0, 0))
+
+    def test_parse_epg_sql_format(self):
+        dt = parse_catchup_timestamp("2026-06-23 04:00:00")
+        self.assertEqual(dt, datetime(2026, 6, 23, 4, 0, 0))
+
+    def test_format_colon_dash_from_colon_seconds(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            format_timestamp_as_colon_dash("2026-06-23:04:00:00"),
+            "2026-06-23:04-00",
+        )
+
+    def test_format_colon_seconds_from_colon_dash(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            format_timestamp_as_colon_seconds("2026-06-23:04-00"),
+            "2026-06-23:04:00:00",
+        )
+
+    def test_format_colon_seconds_from_unix_epoch(self):
+        epoch = str(int(datetime(2026, 6, 23, 4, 0, 0, tzinfo=timezone.utc).timestamp()))
+        self.assertEqual(
+            format_timestamp_as_colon_dash(epoch),
+            "2026-06-23:04-00",
+        )
+
+    def test_format_sql_reshapes_without_tz_conversion(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            format_timestamp_as_sql_datetime("2026-05-12:17-00"),
+            "2026-05-12 17:00:00",
+        )
+
+    def test_format_sql_accepts_underscore_input(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            format_timestamp_as_sql_datetime("2026-05-12_17-00"),
+            "2026-05-12 17:00:00",
+        )
+
+    def test_format_sql_invalid_falls_back(self):
+        self.assertEqual(format_timestamp_as_sql_datetime("garbage"), "garbage")
+
+    def test_format_underscore_from_colon_dash(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            format_timestamp_as_underscore("2026-05-21:12-55"),
+            "2026-05-21_12-55",
+        )
+
+    def test_format_underscore_idempotent(self):
+        # Underscore input → underscore output (no change)
+        self.assertEqual(
+            format_timestamp_as_underscore("2026-05-21_12-55"),
+            "2026-05-21_12-55",
+        )
+
+    def test_format_underscore_invalid_falls_back(self):
+        self.assertEqual(format_timestamp_as_underscore("garbage"), "garbage")
+
+
+class BuildTimeshiftUrlTests(TestCase):
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.creds = _make_creds()
+
+    def test_format_a_passes_dash_shape_unchanged(self):
+        url = build_timeshift_url_format_a(
+            self.creds, "22372", "2026-05-12:19-00", 40
+        )
+        self.assertIn("start=2026-05-12:19-00", url)
+        self.assertIn("stream=22372", url)
+        self.assertIn("duration=40", url)
+
+    def test_format_a_passes_sql_shape_unchanged(self):
+        url = build_timeshift_url_format_a(
+            self.creds, "22372", "2026-05-12 19:00:00", 40
+        )
+        self.assertIn("start=2026-05-12 19:00:00", url)
+
+    def test_format_b_path_with_dash_shape(self):
+        url = build_timeshift_url_format_b(
+            self.creds, "22372", "2026-05-12:19-00", 40
+        )
+        self.assertIn("/40/2026-05-12:19-00/22372.ts", url)
+
+
+class CandidateOrderingTests(TestCase):
+    """`build_timeshift_candidate_urls` must try the PATH form (which seeks the
+    archive) before the QUERY form (which returns LIVE on some providers,
+    silently ignoring the requested timestamp). Regression guard for the
+    "catch-up plays the live stream instead of the requested programme" bug."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.creds = _make_creds()
+
+    def _is_path_form(self, url):
+        return "/timeshift/" in url and url.endswith(".ts") and "timeshift.php" not in url
+
+    def _is_query_form(self, url):
+        return "timeshift.php?" in url
+
+    def test_every_path_candidate_precedes_every_query_candidate(self):
+        urls = build_timeshift_candidate_urls(self.creds, "22372", "2026-05-12:19-00", 40)
+        path_indices = [i for i, u in enumerate(urls) if self._is_path_form(u)]
+        query_indices = [i for i, u in enumerate(urls) if self._is_query_form(u)]
+        # Each URL is classified as exactly one form.
+        self.assertEqual(len(path_indices) + len(query_indices), len(urls))
+        self.assertTrue(path_indices and query_indices)
+        # The last PATH candidate still comes before the first QUERY candidate.
+        self.assertLess(max(path_indices), min(query_indices))
+
+    def test_first_candidate_is_path_form_with_canonical_dash_timestamp(self):
+        urls = build_timeshift_candidate_urls(self.creds, "22372", "2026-05-12:19-00", 40)
+        self.assertTrue(self._is_path_form(urls[0]))
+        # Canonical colon-dash timestamp, passed through unchanged.
+        self.assertIn("/40/2026-05-12:19-00/22372.ts", urls[0])
+
+    def test_accepts_colon_seconds_input_timestamp(self):
+        urls = build_timeshift_candidate_urls(
+            self.creds, "22372", "2026-06-23:04:00:00", 40
+        )
+        self.assertTrue(self._is_path_form(urls[0]))
+        self.assertIn("/40/2026-06-23:04-00/22372.ts", urls[0])
+        self.assertIn("/40/2026-06-23:04:00:00/22372.ts", urls[2])
+
+    def test_accepts_underscore_input_timestamp(self):
+        # Client may send the underscore shape; PATH form still leads.
+        urls = build_timeshift_candidate_urls(self.creds, "22372", "2026-05-12_19-00", 40)
+        self.assertTrue(self._is_path_form(urls[0]))
+
+
+class ConvertTimestampToProviderTzTests(TestCase):
+    """`convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz` shifts a UTC catch-up timestamp into the
+    serving provider's local zone (XC providers index archives in their own zone),
+    DST-correct, and is a no-op when the zone is UTC/unknown/missing."""
+
+    def test_utc_to_brussels_summer_is_plus_two(self):
+        # June → CEST (+02:00): 17:00 UTC == 19:00 Brussels (the 19h JT case).
+        self.assertEqual(
+            convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz("2026-06-08:17-00", "Europe/Brussels"),
+            "2026-06-08:19-00",
+        )
+
+    def test_utc_to_brussels_winter_is_plus_one(self):
+        # January → CET (+01:00): 17:00 UTC == 18:00 Brussels (DST handled).
+        self.assertEqual(
+            convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz("2026-01-08:17-00", "Europe/Brussels"),
+            "2026-01-08:18-00",
+        )
+
+    def test_day_rollover(self):
+        # 23:30 UTC + 2h (CEST) crosses midnight into the next day.
+        self.assertEqual(
+            convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz("2026-06-08:23-30", "Europe/Brussels"),
+            "2026-06-09:01-30",
+        )
+
+    def test_underscore_input_returns_colon_dash(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz("2026-06-08_17-00", "Europe/Brussels"),
+            "2026-06-08:19-00",
+        )
+
+    def test_utc_zone_is_noop(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz("2026-06-08:17-00", "UTC"),
+            "2026-06-08:17-00",
+        )
+
+    def test_none_zone_is_noop(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz("2026-06-08:17-00", None),
+            "2026-06-08:17-00",
+        )
+
+    def test_unknown_zone_is_noop(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz("2026-06-08:17-00", "Mars/Phobos"),
+            "2026-06-08:17-00",
+        )
+
+    def test_utc_to_brussels_from_unix_epoch(self):
+        epoch = str(int(datetime(2026, 6, 8, 17, 0, 0, tzinfo=timezone.utc).timestamp()))
+        self.assertEqual(
+            convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz(epoch, "Europe/Brussels"),
+            "2026-06-08:19-00",
+        )
+
+    def test_garbage_timestamp_passthrough(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz("garbage", "Europe/Brussels"),
+            "garbage",
+        )
+
+
+class GetProgrammeDurationTests(TestCase):
+    """Duration window resolution: programme length + buffer, capped, with a
+    safe default whenever the EPG lookup cannot resolve."""
+
+    def _channel_with_programme(self, minutes):
+        from datetime import datetime, timedelta, timezone as dt_timezone
+        from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+
+        start = datetime(2026, 6, 8, 17, 0, tzinfo=dt_timezone.utc)
+        programme = MagicMock(
+            start_time=start, end_time=start + timedelta(minutes=minutes)
+        )
+        channel = MagicMock()
+        channel.epg_data.programs.filter.return_value.first.return_value = programme
+        return channel
+
+    def test_duration_is_programme_length_plus_buffer(self):
+        from apps.timeshift.helpers import get_programme_duration
+        # 40-minute programme + 5-minute buffer.
+        self.assertEqual(
+            get_programme_duration(self._channel_with_programme(40), "2026-06-08:17-00"),
+            45,
+        )
+
+    def test_duration_capped_at_max(self):
+        from apps.timeshift.helpers import get_programme_duration
+        self.assertEqual(
+            get_programme_duration(self._channel_with_programme(1000), "2026-06-08:17-00"),
+            480,
+        )
+
+    def test_no_epg_data_falls_back_to_default(self):
+        from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+        from apps.timeshift.helpers import get_programme_duration
+        channel = MagicMock(epg_data=None)
+        self.assertEqual(get_programme_duration(channel, "2026-06-08:17-00"), 120)
+
+    def test_no_matching_programme_falls_back_to_default(self):
+        from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+        from apps.timeshift.helpers import get_programme_duration
+        channel = MagicMock()
+        channel.epg_data.programs.filter.return_value.first.return_value = None
+        self.assertEqual(get_programme_duration(channel, "2026-06-08:17-00"), 120)
+
+    def test_garbage_timestamp_falls_back_to_default(self):
+        from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+        from apps.timeshift.helpers import get_programme_duration
+        self.assertEqual(get_programme_duration(MagicMock(), "garbage"), 120)
diff --git a/apps/timeshift/tests/test_views.py b/apps/timeshift/tests/test_views.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..1e45f53b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/timeshift/tests/test_views.py
@@ -0,0 +1,2050 @@
+"""Tests for the timeshift proxy view, focused on upstream status mapping."""
+
+import fnmatch
+import time
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
+
+from django.test import RequestFactory, TestCase, override_settings
+
+from apps.timeshift import views
+from apps.proxy.utils import check_user_stream_limits as _check_user_stream_limits
+from apps.proxy.utils import find_ts_sync as _find_ts_sync
+
+TEST_SESSION_ID = "timeshift_testsession1"
+TEST_MEDIA_ID = "timeshift_8_2026-06-08-17-00"
+
+
+def _proxy_url(session_id=TEST_SESSION_ID):
+    base = "/timeshift/u/p/8/2026-06-08:17-00/8.ts"
+    return f"{base}?session_id={session_id}" if session_id else base
+
+
+def _seed_pool_session(
+    redis,
+    session_id=TEST_SESSION_ID,
+    media_id=TEST_MEDIA_ID,
+    *,
+    busy="1",
+    serving_range=None,
+    user_id=5,
+    client_ip="1.2.3.4",
+    client_user_agent="test-agent",
+):
+    views._create_pool_session(
+        redis,
+        session_id=session_id,
+        media_id=media_id,
+        user_id=user_id,
+        client_ip=client_ip,
+        client_user_agent=client_user_agent,
+        account_id=1,
+        profile_id=31,
+        stream_id="111",
+        provider_timestamp="2026-06-08:19-00",
+    )
+    if serving_range is not None:
+        redis.hset(f"timeshift_pool:{session_id}", "serving_range", serving_range)
+    if busy is not None:
+        redis.hset(f"timeshift_pool:{session_id}", "busy", busy)
+
+
+class FindTsSyncTests(TestCase):
+    """Locate the first MPEG-TS sync chain so a leading HTML/PHP preamble
+    can be skipped before the bytes reach the strict demuxer (ExoPlayer)."""
+
+    def test_returns_zero_when_buffer_already_aligned(self):
+        buf = b"\x47" + b"\x00" * 187 + b"\x47" + b"\x00" * 187 + b"\x47" + b"\x00" * 187
+        self.assertEqual(_find_ts_sync(buf), 0)
+
+    def test_returns_offset_of_first_chain_after_preamble(self):
+        preamble = b"<br />\n<b>Warning</b>"
+        aligned = b"\x47" + b"\x00" * 187 + b"\x47" + b"\x00" * 187 + b"\x47" + b"\x00" * 187
+        self.assertEqual(_find_ts_sync(preamble + aligned), len(preamble))
+
+    def test_returns_minus_one_when_no_chain_exists(self):
+        # Three lone 0x47 bytes that are NOT spaced at 188 — must not be
+        # mistaken for a sync chain.
+        self.assertEqual(_find_ts_sync(b"\x47\x00\x00\x47\x00\x00\x47" * 50), -1)
+
+    def test_returns_minus_one_for_short_buffer(self):
+        self.assertEqual(_find_ts_sync(b"\x47" * 10), -1)
+
+
+
+def _make_ts_payload(size=1024):
+    """Build a minimal valid MPEG-TS byte sequence with 0x47 sync markers."""
+    packet = b"\x47" + b"\x00" * 187
+    return (packet * ((size // 188) + 1))[:size]
+
+
+def _fake_upstream(status_code, *, content_type="video/mp2t", body=b""):
+    resp = MagicMock()
+    resp.status_code = status_code
+    resp.headers = {"Content-Type": content_type}
+    resp.iter_content = MagicMock(return_value=iter([body] if body else []))
+    resp.close = MagicMock()
+    # Simulate raw.read() for the TS sync peek in _stream_from_provider.
+    # For 200 responses, return valid TS bytes so the peek check passes.
+    if status_code in (200, 206) and not body:
+        ts_peek = _make_ts_payload()
+        resp.raw = MagicMock()
+        resp.raw.read = MagicMock(return_value=ts_peek)
+    elif status_code in (200, 206):
+        resp.raw = MagicMock()
+        resp.raw.read = MagicMock(return_value=body)
+    return resp
+
+
+class StreamFromProviderStatusMappingTests(TestCase):
+    """`_stream_from_provider` must translate upstream HTTP status codes into
+    semantically correct Django responses so downstream IPTV clients react
+    the right way (notably: stop retrying on 404)."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+        self.kwargs = dict(
+            candidate_urls=[
+                "http://example.test/streaming/timeshift.php?stream=1&start=2026-05-12:17-00",
+                "http://example.test/streaming/timeshift.php?stream=1&start=2026-05-12 17:00:00",
+                "http://example.test/timeshift/u/p/60/2026-05-12:17-00/1.ts",
+            ],
+            user_agent="test-agent",
+            range_header=None,
+            virtual_channel_id="timeshift_1_2026-05-12-17-00_1",
+            client_id="timeshift_test123",
+            client_ip="127.0.0.1",
+            user=None,
+            channel_display_name="Test",
+            timestamp_utc="2026-05-12:17-00",
+            channel_logo_id=None,
+            m3u_profile_id=None,
+            debug=False,
+        )
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_all_candidates_404_returns_404(self, mocked_open):
+        mocked_open.return_value = _fake_upstream(404)
+        response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 404)
+        # Every candidate is attempted before giving up.
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 3)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_upstream_403_short_circuits_loop(self, mocked_open):
+        # 403 is decisive (auth) — no retry of further candidates.
+        mocked_open.return_value = _fake_upstream(403)
+        response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 403)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 1)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_upstream_302_short_circuits_loop(self, mocked_open):
+        # Any 3xx is decisive: for XC providers a 302 is the first sign of
+        # an IP ban, so the cascade must STOP hammering immediately instead
+        # of retrying other URL shapes (which escalates the ban).
+        mocked_open.return_value = _fake_upstream(302)
+        response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 400)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 1)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_upstream_500_continues_to_next_candidate(self, mocked_open):
+        # A 5xx is format-specific on many XC servers (PHP fatal with
+        # display_errors off turns an "Undefined array key" warning into a
+        # hard 500), so the cascade must keep trying — the next timestamp
+        # shape often succeeds.  Regression: providers that 500 on the first
+        # shape used to fail outright because the loop short-circuited.
+        mocked_open.side_effect = [
+            _fake_upstream(500),
+            _fake_upstream(200, body=_make_ts_payload()),
+        ]
+        with patch.object(views, "RedisClient"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_register_stats_client"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client"):
+            response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 2)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_all_candidates_500_returns_error(self, mocked_open):
+        # Every shape 500s → all candidates attempted, then a clean error.
+        mocked_open.return_value = _fake_upstream(500)
+        response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 400)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 3)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_first_candidate_succeeds(self, mocked_open):
+        mocked_open.side_effect = [_fake_upstream(200, body=_make_ts_payload())]
+        with patch.object(views, "RedisClient"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_register_stats_client"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client"):
+            response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 1)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_second_candidate_succeeds_after_404(self, mocked_open):
+        # Primary 404 → second candidate 200 → streams successfully.
+        mocked_open.side_effect = [
+            _fake_upstream(404),
+            _fake_upstream(200, body=_make_ts_payload()),
+        ]
+        with patch.object(views, "RedisClient"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_register_stats_client"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client"):
+            response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 2)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_third_candidate_succeeds_after_400_then_404(self, mocked_open):
+        mocked_open.side_effect = [
+            _fake_upstream(400),
+            _fake_upstream(404),
+            _fake_upstream(200, body=_make_ts_payload()),
+        ]
+        with patch.object(views, "RedisClient"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_register_stats_client"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client"):
+            response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 3)
+
+    @override_settings(CACHES={
+        "default": {"BACKEND": "django.core.cache.backends.locmem.LocMemCache"}
+    })
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_cache_promotes_winning_index_to_first(self, mocked_open):
+        """Once a candidate succeeds for an account, the next request reorders
+        the list so the cached winner is tried first — saving cascade
+        overhead on fast-forward."""
+        # locmem cache: isolates this test from the shared Redis-backed django
+        # cache (which persists across runs and parallel test sessions).
+        from django.core.cache import cache as django_cache
+        django_cache.delete(views._FORMAT_CACHE_KEY.format(999))
+
+        # First request: candidate index 1 wins after index 0 returns 404.
+        mocked_open.side_effect = [
+            _fake_upstream(404),
+            _fake_upstream(200, body=_make_ts_payload()),
+        ]
+        kwargs = dict(self.kwargs, account_id=999)
+        with patch.object(views, "RedisClient"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_register_stats_client"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client"):
+            r1 = views._stream_from_provider(**kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(r1.status_code, 200)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 2)
+
+        # Second request: cached winner (index 1) is tried first, succeeds
+        # immediately — no cascade.
+        mocked_open.reset_mock()
+        mocked_open.side_effect = [_fake_upstream(200, body=_make_ts_payload())]
+        with patch.object(views, "RedisClient"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_register_stats_client"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client"):
+            r2 = views._stream_from_provider(**kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(r2.status_code, 200)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 1)
+        # Confirm the URL used is the SQL-datetime candidate (index 1 in the
+        # original list set up in setUp), not the dash-only one (index 0).
+        self.assertIn("17:00:00", mocked_open.call_args_list[0][0][0])
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_php_error_200_cascades_to_next_candidate(self, mocked_open):
+        """When the provider returns HTTP 200 but the body is PHP error text
+        (no TS sync), the cascade should try the next candidate URL."""
+        php_error = b'<br />\n<b>Warning</b>: Invalid argument supplied for foreach()'
+        php_resp = _fake_upstream(200, body=php_error)
+        php_resp.raw = MagicMock()
+        php_resp.raw.read = MagicMock(return_value=php_error)
+
+        ts_resp = _fake_upstream(200, body=_make_ts_payload())
+
+        mocked_open.side_effect = [php_resp, ts_resp]
+        with patch.object(views, "RedisClient"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_register_stats_client"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client"):
+            response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        # PHP response was rejected, second candidate accepted
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 2)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_416_range_not_satisfiable_passes_through(self, mocked_open):
+        # A tail/seek probe past EOF must go back to the client verbatim,
+        # never cascaded to other URL shapes (byte offsets are file-specific,
+        # so cascading only multiplies upstream connections).
+        resp = _fake_upstream(416)
+        resp.headers = {"Content-Type": "video/mp2t", "Content-Range": "bytes */1000"}
+        mocked_open.return_value = resp
+        kwargs = dict(self.kwargs, range_header="bytes=999999-")
+        response = views._stream_from_provider(**kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 416)
+        self.assertEqual(response["Content-Range"], "bytes */1000")
+        self.assertTrue(getattr(response, "timeshift_passthrough", False))
+        # No cascade: the first (and only) candidate decided the outcome.
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 1)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_partial_206_to_range_request_accepted_mid_packet(self, mocked_open):
+        # A 206 answering a Range request legitimately starts mid-TS-packet
+        # (no 0x47 sync at offset 0). It must be served, not rejected as a
+        # PHP error and cascaded across every URL shape and provider account.
+        mid_packet = b"\x00" * 300
+        self.assertEqual(_find_ts_sync(mid_packet), -1)
+        resp = _fake_upstream(206, body=mid_packet)
+        resp.raw = MagicMock()
+        resp.raw.read = MagicMock(return_value=mid_packet)
+        mocked_open.return_value = resp
+        kwargs = dict(self.kwargs, range_header="bytes=1000-")
+        with patch.object(views, "RedisClient"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_register_stats_client"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client"):
+            response = views._stream_from_provider(**kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 206)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 1)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_partial_206_html_error_still_rejected(self, mocked_open):
+        # The mid-packet allowance is gated on content type: a 206 whose body
+        # is an HTML/PHP error page must still be rejected and cascaded.
+        html = b"<html><body>error</body></html>"
+        bad = _fake_upstream(206, content_type="text/html", body=html)
+        bad.raw = MagicMock()
+        bad.raw.read = MagicMock(return_value=html)
+        good = _fake_upstream(206, body=_make_ts_payload())
+        mocked_open.side_effect = [bad, good]
+        kwargs = dict(self.kwargs, range_header="bytes=0-")
+        with patch.object(views, "RedisClient"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_register_stats_client"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client"):
+            response = views._stream_from_provider(**kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 206)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 2)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_206_without_range_header_still_requires_sync(self, mocked_open):
+        # Without a Range header a 206 is unexpected; it must still pass the
+        # TS-sync probe (the mid-packet allowance is range-only).
+        mid_packet = b"\x00" * 300
+        bad = _fake_upstream(206, body=mid_packet)
+        bad.raw = MagicMock()
+        bad.raw.read = MagicMock(return_value=mid_packet)
+        good = _fake_upstream(206, body=_make_ts_payload())
+        mocked_open.side_effect = [bad, good]
+        with patch.object(views, "RedisClient"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_register_stats_client"), \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client"):
+            response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 206)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 2)
+
+
+class RedactUrlTests(TestCase):
+    """`_redact_url` is the guard that keeps XC credentials out of logs —
+    both URL forms carry them (query params in format A, path segments in
+    format B)."""
+
+    def test_redacts_query_credentials(self):
+        url = "http://example.test/streaming/timeshift.php?username=u&password=p&stream=1"
+        self.assertEqual(views._redact_url(url), "http://example.test/...")
+
+    def test_redacts_path_credentials(self):
+        url = "http://example.test/timeshift/user/pass/60/2026-05-12:17-00/1.ts"
+        self.assertEqual(views._redact_url(url), "http://example.test/...")
+
+    def test_redacts_userinfo_credentials(self):
+        url = "http://user:pass@example.test/timeshift/1.ts"
+        self.assertEqual(views._redact_url(url), "http://example.test/...")
+
+    def test_passes_through_non_urls(self):
+        self.assertEqual(views._redact_url("not a url"), "not a url")
+        self.assertIsNone(views._redact_url(None))
+
+
+def _make_catchup_stream(provider_tz="Europe/Brussels", *, account_id=9,
+                         stream_id="22372", account_type="XC", profile_id=31,
+                         extra_profiles=()):
+    """Build a mocked catch-up Stream with its own provider context.
+
+    The default (tz-bearing) profile leads the active-profile list the view
+    walks; ``extra_profiles`` appends alternate (non-default) profiles for
+    capacity-walk tests.
+    """
+    profile = MagicMock()
+    profile.id = profile_id
+    profile.is_default = True
+    profile.custom_properties = {"server_info": {"timezone": provider_tz}}
+    m3u_account = MagicMock()
+    m3u_account.account_type = account_type
+    m3u_account.id = account_id
+    m3u_account.profiles.filter.return_value = [profile, *extra_profiles]
+    stream = MagicMock()
+    stream.m3u_account = m3u_account
+    stream.custom_properties = {"stream_id": stream_id} if stream_id else {}
+    return stream
+
+
+def _make_alt_profile(profile_id):
+    """A non-default active profile for the capacity walk."""
+    profile = MagicMock()
+    profile.id = profile_id
+    profile.is_default = False
+    profile.custom_properties = {}
+    return profile
+
+
+class _FakeRedis:
+    """Just enough of the redis-py surface for the idle-session pool: setex/get/
+    delete plus a transactional pipeline doing GET+DEL, and the hash, set and
+    lock primitives the pool entries rely on."""
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.store = {}
+
+    def setex(self, key, ttl, value):
+        self.store[key] = str(value)
+
+    def set(self, key, value):
+        self.store[key] = str(value)
+
+    def get(self, key):
+        return self.store.get(key)
+
+    def delete(self, *keys):
+        return sum(1 for k in keys if self.store.pop(k, None) is not None)
+
+    def exists(self, key):
+        return 1 if key in self.store else 0
+
+    def pipeline(self, transaction=False):
+        return _FakeRedisPipeline(self)
+
+    # --- hash + lock surface for the session slot ---
+    def hgetall(self, key):
+        value = self.store.get(key)
+        return dict(value) if isinstance(value, dict) else {}
+
+    def hset(self, key, field=None, value=None, mapping=None, **kwargs):
+        hash_value = self.store.get(key)
+        if not isinstance(hash_value, dict):
+            hash_value = {}
+            self.store[key] = hash_value
+        if field is not None and value is not None:
+            hash_value[str(field)] = str(value)
+        for f, v in (mapping or {}).items():
+            hash_value[str(f)] = str(v)
+        for f, v in kwargs.items():
+            hash_value[str(f)] = str(v)
+        return len(hash_value)
+
+    def hincrby(self, key, field, amount=1):
+        hash_value = self.store.get(key)
+        if not isinstance(hash_value, dict):
+            hash_value = {}
+            self.store[key] = hash_value
+        new_value = int(hash_value.get(field, 0)) + amount
+        hash_value[field] = str(new_value)
+        return new_value
+
+    def hget(self, key, field):
+        hash_value = self.store.get(key)
+        return hash_value.get(field) if isinstance(hash_value, dict) else None
+
+    def expire(self, key, ttl):
+        return 1 if key in self.store else 0
+
+    # --- set surface for the idle-session pool ---
+    def sadd(self, key, *members):
+        existing = self.store.get(key)
+        if not isinstance(existing, set):
+            existing = set()
+            self.store[key] = existing
+        before = len(existing)
+        existing.update(str(m) for m in members)
+        return len(existing) - before
+
+    def srem(self, key, *members):
+        existing = self.store.get(key)
+        if not isinstance(existing, set):
+            return 0
+        removed = 0
+        for member in members:
+            if str(member) in existing:
+                existing.discard(str(member))
+                removed += 1
+        return removed
+
+    def smembers(self, key):
+        existing = self.store.get(key)
+        return set(existing) if isinstance(existing, set) else set()
+
+    def scard(self, key):
+        existing = self.store.get(key)
+        return len(existing) if isinstance(existing, set) else 0
+
+    def lock(self, name, timeout=None, blocking_timeout=None):
+        return _FakeRedisLock()
+
+    def scan(self, cursor=0, match=None, count=100):
+        keys = sorted(
+            k for k in self.store
+            if match is None or fnmatch.fnmatch(k, match)
+        )
+        if cursor >= len(keys):
+            return 0, []
+        batch = keys[cursor:cursor + count]
+        next_cursor = cursor + len(batch)
+        if next_cursor >= len(keys):
+            return 0, batch
+        return next_cursor, batch
+
+
+class _FakeRedisLock:
+    def __enter__(self):
+        return self
+
+    def __exit__(self, *exc):
+        return False
+
+
+class _FakeRedisPipeline:
+    def __init__(self, redis):
+        self._redis = redis
+        self._ops = []
+
+    def get(self, key):
+        self._ops.append(("get", key))
+
+    def delete(self, key):
+        self._ops.append(("delete", key))
+
+    def execute(self):
+        results = []
+        for op, key in self._ops:
+            if op == "get":
+                results.append(self._redis.get(key))
+            else:
+                results.append(self._redis.delete(key))
+        self._ops = []
+        return results
+
+
+def _fake_creds(acc, prof):
+    """Distinguishable per-account credentials, mirroring what
+    get_transformed_credentials returns for the reserved profile."""
+    return (f"http://a{acc.id}.test", f"u{acc.id}", "p")
+
+
+class TimeshiftProxyTimestampWiringTests(TestCase):
+    """`timeshift_proxy` must convert the client's UTC timestamp to the
+    serving provider's zone for the upstream URL, while keeping the ORIGINAL
+    UTC timestamp for the EPG duration lookup — the only timezone conversion
+    in the chain."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+
+    def _call(self, timestamp, provider_tz="Europe/Brussels"):
+        request = self.factory.get(f"/timeshift/u/p/8/{timestamp}/8.ts?session_id={TEST_SESSION_ID}")
+        sentinel = MagicMock(status_code=200)
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=5)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams",
+                          return_value=[_make_catchup_stream(provider_tz)]), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_programme_duration", return_value=40) as duration_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "build_timeshift_candidate_urls",
+                          return_value=["http://example.test/x.ts"]) as build_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "check_user_stream_limits", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "RedisClient") as redis_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "reserve_profile_slot", return_value=(True, 1, None)), \
+             patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot"), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_transformed_credentials", side_effect=_fake_creds), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections", return_value=[]), \
+             patch.object(views, "_stream_from_provider", return_value=sentinel) as stream_mock:
+            redis_cls.get_client.return_value = _FakeRedis()
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(id=8, name="Test", logo_id=None)
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(request, "u", "p", "8", timestamp, "8.ts")
+        return response, sentinel, build_mock, duration_mock, stream_mock
+
+    def test_candidates_get_provider_local_timestamp(self):
+        # June → CEST: 17:00 UTC must reach the URL builder as 19:00 Brussels.
+        response, sentinel, build_mock, duration_mock, _ = self._call("2026-06-08:17-00")
+        self.assertIs(response, sentinel)
+        self.assertEqual(build_mock.call_args[0][2], "2026-06-08:19-00")
+
+    def test_duration_lookup_keeps_original_utc_timestamp(self):
+        # The EPG is stored in UTC — the duration lookup must NOT receive the
+        # provider-converted value.
+        _, _, _, duration_mock, _ = self._call("2026-06-08:17-00")
+        self.assertEqual(duration_mock.call_args[0][1], "2026-06-08:17-00")
+
+    def test_utc_provider_passes_timestamp_unchanged(self):
+        _, _, build_mock, _, _ = self._call("2026-06-08:17-00", provider_tz="UTC")
+        self.assertEqual(build_mock.call_args[0][2], "2026-06-08:17-00")
+
+    def test_colon_seconds_timestamp_accepted(self):
+        response, sentinel, build_mock, duration_mock, _ = self._call(
+            "2026-06-23:04:00:00"
+        )
+        self.assertIs(response, sentinel)
+        self.assertEqual(duration_mock.call_args[0][1], "2026-06-23:04:00:00")
+
+    def test_invalid_timestamp_rejected_before_upstream(self):
+        request = self.factory.get("/timeshift/u/p/8/garbage/8.ts")
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=5)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams") as catchup_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "_stream_from_provider") as stream_mock:
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(id=8)
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(request, "u", "p", "8", "garbage", "8.ts")
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 400)
+        catchup_mock.assert_not_called()
+        stream_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_network_access_denied_returns_403(self):
+        # Same network gate as other XC API endpoints (player_api, xmltv, etc.).
+        request = self.factory.get(_proxy_url())
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=5)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=False) as gate, \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_stream_from_provider") as stream_mock:
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(
+                request, "u", "p", "8", "2026-06-08:17-00", "8.ts"
+            )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 403)
+        self.assertEqual(gate.call_args[0][1], "XC_API")
+        channel_cls.objects.get.assert_not_called()
+        stream_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+
+class TimeshiftProxyFailoverTests(TestCase):
+    """When the first catch-up stream's provider cannot serve the archive,
+    the proxy must fail over to the channel's next catch-up stream — each
+    attempt with its own provider context."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+
+    def _call(self, streams, provider_responses):
+        request = self.factory.get(_proxy_url())
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=5)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams", return_value=streams), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_programme_duration", return_value=40), \
+             patch.object(views, "build_timeshift_candidate_urls",
+                          return_value=["http://example.test/x.ts"]) as build_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "check_user_stream_limits", return_value=True) as limits_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "RedisClient") as redis_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "reserve_profile_slot", return_value=(True, 1, None)), \
+             patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot"), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_transformed_credentials",
+                          side_effect=_fake_creds) as creds_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections", return_value=[]), \
+             patch.object(views, "_stream_from_provider",
+                          side_effect=provider_responses) as stream_mock:
+            redis_cls.get_client.return_value = _FakeRedis()
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(id=8, name="Test", logo_id=None)
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(
+                request, "u", "p", "8", "2026-06-08:17-00", "8.ts"
+            )
+        self.creds_mock = creds_mock
+        return response, stream_mock, build_mock, limits_mock
+
+    def test_second_stream_serves_after_first_fails(self):
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111"),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=2, stream_id="222"),
+        ]
+        ok = MagicMock(status_code=200)
+        response, stream_mock, build_mock, _ = self._call(
+            streams, [MagicMock(status_code=404), ok]
+        )
+        self.assertIs(response, ok)
+        self.assertEqual(stream_mock.call_count, 2)
+        # Each attempt used its own provider context: credentials resolved per
+        # account/profile (via get_transformed_credentials) and its stream id.
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [c.args[0] for c in build_mock.call_args_list],
+            [("http://a1.test", "u1", "p"), ("http://a2.test", "u2", "p")],
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [c.args[0] for c in self.creds_mock.call_args_list],
+            [streams[0].m3u_account, streams[1].m3u_account],
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [c.args[1] for c in build_mock.call_args_list], ["111", "222"]
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [c.kwargs["account_id"] for c in stream_mock.call_args_list], [1, 2]
+        )
+
+    def test_all_streams_fail_returns_last_failure(self):
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111"),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=2, stream_id="222"),
+        ]
+        last = MagicMock(status_code=404)
+        response, stream_mock, _, _ = self._call(
+            streams, [MagicMock(status_code=400), last]
+        )
+        self.assertIs(response, last)
+        self.assertEqual(stream_mock.call_count, 2)
+
+    def test_non_xc_and_missing_stream_id_are_skipped(self):
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, account_type="M3U"),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=2, stream_id=None),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=3, stream_id="333"),
+        ]
+        ok = MagicMock(status_code=200)
+        response, stream_mock, _, _ = self._call(streams, [ok])
+        self.assertIs(response, ok)
+        # Only the eligible third stream produced an upstream attempt.
+        self.assertEqual(stream_mock.call_count, 1)
+        self.assertEqual(stream_mock.call_args.kwargs["account_id"], 3)
+
+    def test_stream_limits_checked_once_for_the_request(self):
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111"),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=2, stream_id="222"),
+        ]
+        _, _, _, limits_mock = self._call(
+            streams, [MagicMock(status_code=404), MagicMock(status_code=200)]
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(limits_mock.call_count, 1)
+
+    def test_passthrough_is_not_failed_over_to_other_accounts(self):
+        # A terminal range answer (e.g. 416 past EOF) must be returned as-is;
+        # the loop must NOT try the next account, whose byte offsets would not
+        # match this file and which would just burn another provider slot.
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111"),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=2, stream_id="222"),
+        ]
+        passthrough = MagicMock(status_code=416)
+        passthrough.timeshift_passthrough = True
+        response, stream_mock, _, _ = self._call(streams, [passthrough])
+        self.assertIs(response, passthrough)
+        self.assertEqual(stream_mock.call_count, 1)
+
+
+class _ProxyLoopTestMixin:
+    """Shared driver for tests exercising the failover loop end to end —
+    pool reservation, credential resolution and Redis are all controlled."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+
+    def _call(self, streams, provider_responses, limits=True, reserve_results=None,
+              build_side_effect=None):
+        request = self.factory.get(_proxy_url())
+        self.fake_redis = _FakeRedis()
+        reserve_kwargs = (
+            {"side_effect": reserve_results}
+            if reserve_results is not None
+            else {"return_value": (True, 1, None)}
+        )
+        build_kwargs = (
+            {"side_effect": build_side_effect}
+            if build_side_effect is not None
+            else {"return_value": ["http://example.test/x.ts"]}
+        )
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=5)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams", return_value=streams), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_programme_duration", return_value=40), \
+             patch.object(views, "build_timeshift_candidate_urls",
+                          **build_kwargs) as build_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "check_user_stream_limits", return_value=limits), \
+             patch.object(views, "RedisClient") as redis_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "reserve_profile_slot", **reserve_kwargs) as reserve_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot") as release_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "get_transformed_credentials",
+                          side_effect=_fake_creds) as creds_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections", return_value=[]), \
+             patch.object(views, "_stream_from_provider",
+                          side_effect=provider_responses) as stream_mock:
+            redis_cls.get_client.return_value = self.fake_redis
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(id=8, name="Test", logo_id=None)
+            # Exposed before the call so raising tests can still assert on them.
+            self.reserve_mock = reserve_mock
+            self.release_mock = release_mock
+            self.creds_mock = creds_mock
+            self.stream_mock = stream_mock
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(
+                request, "u", "p", "8", "2026-06-08:17-00", "8.ts"
+            )
+        return response, stream_mock, build_mock
+
+
+class TimeshiftProxyFailoverHardeningTests(_ProxyLoopTestMixin, TestCase):
+    """Ban-safety and per-provider context guarantees of the failover loop."""
+
+    def test_decisive_failure_skips_same_accounts_other_streams(self):
+        # Account 1 carries two variants (e.g. FHD + HD). A decisive
+        # (auth/ban-class) failure on the first must NOT retry account 1's
+        # second stream — that would hammer a banning provider — but a
+        # DIFFERENT account stays fair game.
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111"),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="112"),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=2, stream_id="222"),
+        ]
+        decisive = MagicMock(status_code=403, timeshift_decisive=True)
+        ok = MagicMock(status_code=200)
+        response, stream_mock, _ = self._call(streams, [decisive, ok])
+        self.assertIs(response, ok)
+        self.assertEqual(stream_mock.call_count, 2)
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [c.kwargs["account_id"] for c in stream_mock.call_args_list], [1, 2]
+        )
+
+    def test_soft_failure_still_tries_same_accounts_other_streams(self):
+        # A soft failure (404: this stream's archive missing) is stream-
+        # specific — the same account's other variant may still have it.
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111"),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="112"),
+        ]
+        soft = MagicMock(status_code=404, timeshift_decisive=False)
+        ok = MagicMock(status_code=200)
+        response, stream_mock, _ = self._call(streams, [soft, ok])
+        self.assertIs(response, ok)
+        self.assertEqual(stream_mock.call_count, 2)
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [c.kwargs["account_id"] for c in stream_mock.call_args_list], [1, 1]
+        )
+
+    def test_each_stream_uses_its_own_provider_timezone(self):
+        # June: 17:00 UTC = 19:00 Brussels (CEST) but 13:00 New York (EDT).
+        # The converted timestamp must be recomputed per attempt.
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111",
+                                 provider_tz="Europe/Brussels"),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=2, stream_id="222",
+                                 provider_tz="America/New_York"),
+        ]
+        response, _, build_mock = self._call(
+            streams,
+            [MagicMock(status_code=404, timeshift_decisive=False),
+             MagicMock(status_code=200)],
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [c.args[2] for c in build_mock.call_args_list],
+            ["2026-06-08:19-00", "2026-06-08:13-00"],
+        )
+
+    def test_stream_limit_exceeded_returns_403_before_upstream(self):
+        streams = [_make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111")]
+        response, stream_mock, _ = self._call(streams, [], limits=False)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 403)
+        stream_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_no_catchup_streams_returns_400(self):
+        response, stream_mock, _ = self._call([], [])
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 400)
+        stream_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_all_streams_ineligible_returns_400(self):
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, account_type="M3U"),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=2, stream_id=None),
+        ]
+        response, stream_mock, _ = self._call(streams, [])
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 400)
+        stream_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+
+class XcServerInfoUtcTests(TestCase):
+    """The XC server_info 'timezone triple' guarantee the timeshift chain
+    relies on: server_info.timezone is always UTC and time_now is UTC
+    wall-clock. (Tested here because catch-up seek correctness depends on
+    it: clients build the timeshift URL from this declared zone.)"""
+
+    def test_server_info_is_strictly_utc(self):
+        from datetime import datetime, timezone as dt_timezone
+        from apps.output.views import _build_xc_server_info
+
+        request = MagicMock(scheme="http")
+        info = _build_xc_server_info(request, "example.test", "9191")
+        self.assertEqual(info["timezone"], "UTC")
+        reported = datetime.strptime(info["time_now"], "%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")
+        now_utc = datetime.now(dt_timezone.utc).replace(tzinfo=None)
+        self.assertLess(abs((now_utc - reported).total_seconds()), 60)
+        self.assertIsInstance(info["timestamp_now"], int)
+
+
+class StreamFromProviderDecisiveEdgeTests(TestCase):
+    """Remaining decisive-status and transport-error paths of the cascade."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.kwargs = dict(
+            candidate_urls=[
+                "http://example.test/timeshift/u/p/60/2026-05-12:17-00/1.ts",
+                "http://example.test/streaming/timeshift.php?stream=1&start=2026-05-12_17-00",
+            ],
+            user_agent="test-agent",
+            range_header=None,
+            virtual_channel_id="timeshift_1_2026-05-12-17-00_1",
+            client_id="timeshift_test456",
+            client_ip="127.0.0.1",
+            user=None,
+            channel_display_name="Test",
+            timestamp_utc="2026-05-12:17-00",
+            channel_logo_id=None,
+            m3u_profile_id=None,
+            debug=False,
+        )
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_406_is_decisive_and_marks_response(self, mocked_open):
+        # 406 = IP-wide block in the XC ban escalation — single attempt,
+        # generic 400 to the client, and the failover loop must see the
+        # decisive marker so it skips this account's other streams.
+        mocked_open.return_value = _fake_upstream(406)
+        response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 400)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 1)
+        self.assertTrue(response.timeshift_decisive)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_404_failure_is_not_decisive(self, mocked_open):
+        mocked_open.return_value = _fake_upstream(404)
+        response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 404)
+        self.assertFalse(response.timeshift_decisive)
+
+    @patch.object(views, "_open_upstream")
+    def test_connection_error_returns_400_after_single_attempt(self, mocked_open):
+        import requests as _requests
+        mocked_open.side_effect = _requests.exceptions.ConnectionError("boom")
+        response = views._stream_from_provider(**self.kwargs)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 400)
+        self.assertEqual(mocked_open.call_count, 1)
+        # Transport errors are host-level, not auth/ban-class: the failover
+        # loop may still try a different account.
+        self.assertFalse(getattr(response, "timeshift_decisive", False))
+
+
+class CatchupStreamsDbTests(TestCase):
+    """get_channel_catchup_streams: the function that defines the failover
+    order — channelstream order, catch-up streams only, active accounts only."""
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setUpTestData(cls):
+        from apps.channels.models import Channel, ChannelStream, Stream
+        from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount
+
+        cls.active = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name="ts-test-active", server_url="http://example.test",
+            account_type="XC", is_active=True,
+        )
+        cls.inactive = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name="ts-test-inactive", server_url="http://example.test",
+            account_type="XC", is_active=False,
+        )
+        cls.channel = Channel.objects.create(name="ts-test-channel", is_catchup=True)
+
+        def add(name, account, *, catchup, order):
+            s = Stream.objects.create(
+                name=name, url=f"http://example.test/{name}",
+                m3u_account=account, is_catchup=catchup,
+            )
+            ChannelStream.objects.create(channel=cls.channel, stream=s, order=order)
+            return s
+
+        cls.s_inactive = add("s-inactive", cls.inactive, catchup=True, order=0)
+        cls.s_second = add("s-second", cls.active, catchup=True, order=2)
+        cls.s_first = add("s-first", cls.active, catchup=True, order=1)
+        cls.s_live_only = add("s-live-only", cls.active, catchup=False, order=3)
+
+    def test_ordered_active_catchup_streams_only(self):
+        from apps.channels.utils import get_channel_catchup_streams
+
+        result = get_channel_catchup_streams(self.channel)
+        # Inactive-account and non-catchup streams excluded; channelstream order.
+        self.assertEqual([s.id for s in result], [self.s_first.id, self.s_second.id])
+
+    def test_channel_without_catchup_flag_returns_empty(self):
+        from apps.channels.models import Channel
+        from apps.channels.utils import get_channel_catchup_streams
+
+        ch = Channel.objects.create(name="ts-test-nocatchup", is_catchup=False)
+        self.assertEqual(get_channel_catchup_streams(ch), [])
+
+
+class AuthHelpersDbTests(TestCase):
+    """_authenticate_user (xc_password custom property) and
+    _user_can_access_channel (user_level gate) — exercised against real models
+    instead of being mocked away."""
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setUpTestData(cls):
+        from apps.accounts.models import User
+        from apps.channels.models import Channel
+
+        cls.viewer = User.objects.create(
+            username="ts-test-viewer", user_level=0,
+            custom_properties={"xc_password": "right-pass"},
+        )
+        cls.no_xc = User.objects.create(
+            username="ts-test-noxc", user_level=10,
+            custom_properties={},
+        )
+        cls.basic_channel = Channel.objects.create(name="ts-test-basic", user_level=0)
+        cls.admin_channel = Channel.objects.create(name="ts-test-adult", user_level=10)
+
+    def test_valid_xc_password_authenticates(self):
+        user = views._authenticate_user("ts-test-viewer", "right-pass")
+        self.assertIsNotNone(user)
+        self.assertEqual(user.id, self.viewer.id)
+
+    def test_wrong_xc_password_rejected(self):
+        self.assertIsNone(views._authenticate_user("ts-test-viewer", "wrong"))
+
+    def test_user_without_xc_password_rejected(self):
+        # Accounts with no xc_password set (e.g. admins) must be denied even
+        # if the caller guesses any string — there is nothing to compare to.
+        self.assertIsNone(views._authenticate_user("ts-test-noxc", ""))
+        self.assertIsNone(views._authenticate_user("ts-test-noxc", "anything"))
+
+    def test_unknown_username_rejected(self):
+        self.assertIsNone(views._authenticate_user("ts-test-ghost", "x"))
+
+    def test_user_level_gate(self):
+        # Level-0 viewer with no profiles: allowed on level-0, denied on level-10.
+        self.assertTrue(views._user_can_access_channel(self.viewer, self.basic_channel))
+        self.assertFalse(views._user_can_access_channel(self.viewer, self.admin_channel))
+
+
+class TimeshiftSlotPoolTests(_ProxyLoopTestMixin, TestCase):
+    """Provider pool participation: a profile slot is reserved before any
+    upstream attempt and released exactly once afterwards, the same accounting
+    contract live (Channel.get_stream) and VOD follow. Each active stream
+    reserves its own slot so concurrent provider connections stay capped by
+    max_streams."""
+
+    POOL_KEY = f"timeshift_pool:{TEST_SESSION_ID}"
+
+    def _pool_entry_ids(self):
+        return [k for k in self.fake_redis.store if k.startswith("timeshift_pool:")]
+
+    def test_reserve_called_with_default_profile_before_upstream(self):
+        streams = [_make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31)]
+        response, stream_mock, _ = self._call(streams, [MagicMock(status_code=200)])
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        self.reserve_mock.assert_called_once()
+        reserved_profile = self.reserve_mock.call_args.args[0]
+        self.assertEqual(reserved_profile.id, 31)
+        # The reserved profile's id is what reaches the stats metadata.
+        self.assertEqual(stream_mock.call_args.kwargs["m3u_profile_id"], 31)
+
+    def test_slot_released_after_failed_attempt(self):
+        streams = [_make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31)]
+        response, _, _ = self._call(
+            streams, [MagicMock(status_code=404, timeshift_decisive=False)]
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 404)
+        # The failed attempt's slot was released and its pool entry removed.
+        self.release_mock.assert_called_once_with(31, self.fake_redis)
+        self.assertEqual(self._pool_entry_ids(), [])
+
+    def test_slot_kept_on_success_for_the_streaming_session(self):
+        streams = [_make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31)]
+        response, _, _ = self._call(streams, [MagicMock(status_code=200)])
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        # Slot still owned by the (mocked) streaming session: a busy pool entry
+        # remains for the next request to reuse, nothing released yet.
+        self.release_mock.assert_not_called()
+        self.assertEqual(len(self._pool_entry_ids()), 1)
+
+    def test_decisive_failure_releases_slot_and_skips_account(self):
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="112", profile_id=31),
+        ]
+        response, stream_mock, _ = self._call(
+            streams, [MagicMock(status_code=403, timeshift_decisive=True)]
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 403)
+        self.assertEqual(stream_mock.call_count, 1)
+        self.release_mock.assert_called_once_with(31, self.fake_redis)
+        # Decisive skip means the second stream never reserved a slot.
+        self.assertEqual(self.reserve_mock.call_count, 1)
+
+    def test_profile_full_walks_to_next_profile_same_account(self):
+        alt = _make_alt_profile(32)
+        streams = [_make_catchup_stream(
+            account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31, extra_profiles=(alt,)
+        )]
+        response, stream_mock, _ = self._call(
+            streams, [MagicMock(status_code=200)],
+            reserve_results=[(False, 1, "profile_full"), (True, 1, None)],
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        # Default profile full -> alternate profile reserved and used.
+        self.assertEqual(
+            [c.args[0].id for c in self.reserve_mock.call_args_list], [31, 32]
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(stream_mock.call_args.kwargs["m3u_profile_id"], 32)
+        # Credentials were resolved for the RESERVED (alternate) profile.
+        self.assertIs(self.creds_mock.call_args.args[1], alt)
+
+    def test_all_profiles_full_returns_503_without_upstream_attempt(self):
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=2, stream_id="222", profile_id=41),
+        ]
+        response, stream_mock, _ = self._call(
+            streams, [],
+            reserve_results=[
+                (False, 1, "profile_full"),
+                (False, 1, "credential_full"),
+            ],
+        )
+        # Pool capacity exhausted everywhere: 503 (VOD's pool-exhausted
+        # status), and crucially the provider was never contacted.
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 503)
+        stream_mock.assert_not_called()
+        self.release_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_capacity_failure_is_not_decisive_for_the_account(self):
+        # profile_full on account 1's first stream must NOT mark account 1
+        # decisive — capacity is transient, unlike a ban-class status.
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="112", profile_id=31),
+        ]
+        response, stream_mock, _ = self._call(
+            streams, [MagicMock(status_code=200)],
+            reserve_results=[(False, 1, "profile_full"), (True, 1, None)],
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
+        # Second stream of the SAME account still got its reservation attempt.
+        self.assertEqual(self.reserve_mock.call_count, 2)
+        self.assertEqual(stream_mock.call_count, 1)
+
+    def test_account_without_active_default_profile_is_skipped(self):
+        # Mirrors live dispatch: no active default profile -> skip the account
+        # without reserving anything.
+        stream = _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111")
+        stream.m3u_account.profiles.filter.return_value = [_make_alt_profile(32)]
+        response, stream_mock, _ = self._call([stream], [])
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 400)
+        self.reserve_mock.assert_not_called()
+        stream_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_exception_from_provider_releases_slot(self):
+        # An unexpected exception between reserve and response construction
+        # must release the slot before propagating — otherwise the counter
+        # (no TTL) leaks until the next Redis flush.
+        streams = [_make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31)]
+        with self.assertRaises(RuntimeError):
+            self._call(streams, RuntimeError("boom"))
+        self.release_mock.assert_called_once_with(31, self.fake_redis)
+        self.assertEqual(self._pool_entry_ids(), [])
+
+    def test_exception_before_upstream_releases_slot(self):
+        # Same guarantee for failures BEFORE the upstream call (URL building,
+        # credential resolution, user-agent lookup) — the guarded window
+        # starts right after the reservation.
+        streams = [_make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31)]
+        with self.assertRaises(RuntimeError):
+            self._call(streams, [], build_side_effect=RuntimeError("boom"))
+        self.stream_mock.assert_not_called()
+        self.release_mock.assert_called_once_with(31, self.fake_redis)
+        self.assertEqual(self._pool_entry_ids(), [])
+
+    def test_mixed_capacity_then_upstream_failure_returns_failure(self):
+        # Mixed outcome: one stream capacity-blocked, another actually tried
+        # upstream and failed -> the REAL upstream failure wins over 503
+        # (capacity was not the sole blocker).
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=2, stream_id="222", profile_id=41),
+        ]
+        response, _, _ = self._call(
+            streams,
+            [MagicMock(status_code=404, timeshift_decisive=False)],
+            reserve_results=[(False, 1, "profile_full"), (True, 1, None)],
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 404)
+
+    def test_mixed_upstream_failure_then_capacity_returns_failure(self):
+        # Same in the opposite order.
+        streams = [
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31),
+            _make_catchup_stream(account_id=2, stream_id="222", profile_id=41),
+        ]
+        response, _, _ = self._call(
+            streams,
+            [MagicMock(status_code=404, timeshift_decisive=False)],
+            reserve_results=[(True, 1, None), (False, 1, "profile_full")],
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 404)
+
+
+class TimeshiftPoolReleaseTests(TestCase):
+    """Pool slot release and response close paths for a pooled session."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.redis = _FakeRedis()
+        self.session_id = TEST_SESSION_ID
+
+    def _pool_key(self):
+        return f"timeshift_pool:{self.session_id}"
+
+    def test_release_callback_frees_slot_exactly_once(self):
+        _seed_pool_session(self.redis, session_id=self.session_id)
+        release = views._make_release_once(self.redis, self.session_id, 31)
+        with patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot") as release_mock:
+            release()
+            release()
+        release_mock.assert_called_once_with(31, self.redis)
+        self.assertEqual(self.redis.hget(self._pool_key(), "busy"), "0")
+        self.assertTrue(self.redis.exists(self._pool_key()))
+
+    def test_discard_frees_slot_and_removes_entry(self):
+        _seed_pool_session(self.redis, session_id=self.session_id)
+        with patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot") as release_mock:
+            views._discard_pool_session(self.redis, self.session_id, 31)
+        release_mock.assert_called_once_with(31, self.redis)
+        self.assertFalse(self.redis.exists(self._pool_key()))
+
+    def test_release_without_redis_is_noop(self):
+        release = views._make_release_once(None, self.session_id, 31)
+        with patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot") as release_mock:
+            release()
+        release_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_wrapper_close_releases_even_when_generator_never_started(self):
+        # The WSGI layer can close the response before the first chunk is
+        # pulled; closing a never-started generator runs NO body code, so the
+        # generator's own finally cannot be the only release point.
+        finally_ran = []
+
+        def gen():
+            try:
+                yield b"x"
+            finally:
+                finally_ran.append(True)
+
+        on_close = MagicMock()
+        wrapper = views._SlotReleasingStream(gen(), on_close)
+        wrapper.close()
+        on_close.assert_called_once()
+        self.assertEqual(finally_ran, [])  # proves the leak this wrapper fixes
+
+    def test_streaming_response_close_invokes_wrapper_close(self):
+        # Locks the Django contract the wrapper relies on: an iterator with a
+        # close() method is registered as a resource closer of the response.
+        from django.http import StreamingHttpResponse
+
+        on_close = MagicMock()
+        wrapper = views._SlotReleasingStream(iter([b"x"]), on_close)
+        response = StreamingHttpResponse(wrapper, content_type="video/mp2t")
+        response.close()
+        on_close.assert_called_once()
+
+
+class TimeshiftTakeoverTests(TestCase):
+    """A new request displaces the user's previous catch-up session(s) on the
+    same channel at a DIFFERENT position (stats unregister + stop key, leaving
+    the displaced generator to free its own slot), while leaving sibling range
+    requests of the same playback alone, and never touching other users,
+    channels, or live."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.redis = _FakeRedis()
+        self.user = MagicMock(id=5)
+
+    def _conn(self, media_id, client_id, conn_type="timeshift"):
+        return {
+            "media_id": media_id,
+            "client_id": client_id,
+            "connected_at": 0.0,
+            "type": conn_type,
+        }
+
+    def test_displaces_other_positions_on_same_channel(self):
+        connections = [
+            self._conn("timeshift_8_2026-06-08-17-00_111", "timeshift_old1"),
+            self._conn("timeshift_9_2026-06-08-17-00_222", "timeshift_other"),
+            self._conn("42", "live_client", conn_type="live"),
+        ]
+        with patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections",
+                          return_value=connections) as conns_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot") as release_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client") as unregister_mock:
+            views._terminate_previous_timeshift_sessions(
+                self.redis, self.user, 8, "timeshift_8_2026-06-09-20-00", "timeshift_current",
+            )
+        conns_mock.assert_called_once_with(5)
+        # Takeover defers slot release to the displaced generator's stop path;
+        # it only drops stats and signals the stop key.
+        release_mock.assert_not_called()
+        unregister_mock.assert_called_once_with(
+            self.redis, "timeshift_8_2026-06-08-17-00_111", "timeshift_old1"
+        )
+        from apps.proxy.live_proxy.redis_keys import RedisKeys
+        stop_key = RedisKeys.client_stop(
+            "timeshift_8_2026-06-08-17-00_111", "timeshift_old1"
+        )
+        self.assertIn(stop_key, self.redis.store)
+        # Channel 9's session untouched: no stop key set for it.
+        other_stop = RedisKeys.client_stop(
+            "timeshift_9_2026-06-08-17-00_222", "timeshift_other"
+        )
+        self.assertNotIn(other_stop, self.redis.store)
+
+    def test_leaves_sibling_requests_of_current_playback(self):
+        # Concurrent range/probe requests of the SAME playback must not
+        # displace one another.
+        connections = [
+            self._conn("timeshift_8_2026-06-08-17-00_111", "timeshift_sibling"),
+        ]
+        with patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections",
+                          return_value=connections), \
+             patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot") as release_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client") as unregister_mock:
+            views._terminate_previous_timeshift_sessions(
+                self.redis, self.user, 8, "timeshift_8_2026-06-08-17-00",
+                "timeshift_sibling",
+            )
+        release_mock.assert_not_called()
+        unregister_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_channel_id_prefix_cannot_match_other_channels(self):
+        # Channel 8 must not displace channel 80/81 sessions (prefix ends
+        # with an underscore).
+        connections = [
+            self._conn("timeshift_80_2026-06-08-17-00_111", "timeshift_c80"),
+        ]
+        with patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections",
+                          return_value=connections), \
+             patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot") as release_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client") as unregister_mock:
+            views._terminate_previous_timeshift_sessions(
+                self.redis, self.user, 8, "timeshift_8_2026-06-08-17-00",
+                "timeshift_new",
+            )
+        release_mock.assert_not_called()
+        unregister_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_noop_without_redis_or_user(self):
+        with patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections") as conns_mock:
+            views._terminate_previous_timeshift_sessions(
+                None, self.user, 8, "timeshift_8_ts", "timeshift_s"
+            )
+            views._terminate_previous_timeshift_sessions(
+                self.redis, None, 8, "timeshift_8_ts", "timeshift_s"
+            )
+        conns_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_proxy_runs_takeover_before_stream_limit_check(self):
+        # Order matters: with terminate_on_limit_exceeded=False a seek must
+        # displace its own predecessor BEFORE the limit check counts it, or
+        # the user's own seek gets denied.
+        call_order = []
+        request = RequestFactory().get(_proxy_url())
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=5)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams",
+                          return_value=[_make_catchup_stream()]), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_programme_duration", return_value=40), \
+             patch.object(views, "RedisClient") as redis_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_terminate_previous_timeshift_sessions",
+                          side_effect=lambda *a: call_order.append("takeover")) as takeover_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "check_user_stream_limits",
+                          side_effect=lambda *a, **k: call_order.append("limits") or False):
+            redis_cls.get_client.return_value = self.redis
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(id=8, name="Test", logo_id=None)
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(
+                request, "u", "p", "8", "2026-06-08:17-00", "8.ts"
+            )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 403)
+        self.assertEqual(call_order, ["takeover", "limits"])
+        self.assertEqual(takeover_mock.call_args.args[2], 8)
+
+
+class TimeshiftSessionReuseTests(TestCase):
+    """Per-client session pool acquire/reuse paths."""
+
+    SESSION = TEST_SESSION_ID
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.redis = _FakeRedis()
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+        self.channel = MagicMock(id=8, name="Test")
+        self.user = MagicMock(id=5)
+
+    def _pool_key(self):
+        return f"timeshift_pool:{self.SESSION}"
+
+    def _make_idle_entry(self):
+        _seed_pool_session(self.redis, session_id=self.SESSION)
+        with patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot"):
+            views._release_pool_session(self.redis, self.SESSION, 31)
+
+    def test_wait_returns_none_without_blocking_when_pool_empty(self):
+        start = time.monotonic()
+        acquired = views._wait_for_idle_pool_session(self.redis, self.SESSION)
+        self.assertIsNone(acquired)
+        self.assertLess(time.monotonic() - start, 0.5)
+
+    def test_acquire_reuses_idle_entry_and_reserves_slot(self):
+        self._make_idle_entry()
+        profile = MagicMock(id=31)
+        with patch.object(views.M3UAccountProfile.objects, "get",
+                          return_value=profile), \
+             patch.object(views, "reserve_profile_slot",
+                          return_value=(True, 1, None)) as reserve_mock:
+            acquired = views._acquire_idle_pool_session(
+                self.redis, self.SESSION, user_id=5,
+            )
+        self.assertIsNotNone(acquired)
+        descriptor, got_profile = acquired
+        self.assertEqual(descriptor["stream_id"], "111")
+        self.assertIs(got_profile, profile)
+        reserve_mock.assert_called_once_with(profile, self.redis)
+        self.assertEqual(self.redis.hget(self._pool_key(), "busy"), "1")
+
+    def test_acquire_skips_busy_entry(self):
+        _seed_pool_session(self.redis, session_id=self.SESSION, busy="1")
+        with patch.object(views.M3UAccountProfile.objects, "get") as prof_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "reserve_profile_slot") as reserve_mock:
+            acquired = views._acquire_idle_pool_session(
+                self.redis, self.SESSION, user_id=5,
+            )
+        self.assertIsNone(acquired)
+        prof_mock.assert_not_called()
+        reserve_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_acquire_rejects_foreign_user(self):
+        self._make_idle_entry()
+        profile = MagicMock(id=31)
+        with patch.object(views.M3UAccountProfile.objects, "get",
+                          return_value=profile), \
+             patch.object(views, "reserve_profile_slot",
+                          return_value=(True, 1, None)) as reserve_mock:
+            acquired = views._acquire_idle_pool_session(
+                self.redis, self.SESSION, user_id=99,
+            )
+        self.assertIsNone(acquired)
+        reserve_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_foreign_session_id_redirects_instead_of_reusing_pool(self):
+        victim_session = "timeshift_victim_session"
+        _seed_pool_session(self.redis, session_id=victim_session, user_id=99)
+        request = self.factory.get(_proxy_url(victim_session))
+        attacker = MagicMock(id=5)
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=attacker), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams",
+                          return_value=[_make_catchup_stream()]), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_programme_duration", return_value=40), \
+             patch.object(views, "parse_catchup_timestamp", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "RedisClient") as redis_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_acquire_idle_pool_session") as acquire_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "_attempt_timeshift_stream") as attempt_mock:
+            redis_cls.get_client.return_value = self.redis
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(id=8)
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(
+                request, "u", "p", "8", "2026-06-08:17-00", "8.ts",
+            )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 301)
+        self.assertIn("session_id=timeshift_", response["Location"])
+        self.assertNotIn(victim_session, response["Location"])
+        acquire_mock.assert_not_called()
+        attempt_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_find_matching_idle_session_requires_ip_and_user_agent(self):
+        _seed_pool_session(
+            self.redis, session_id="timeshift_other",
+            user_id=5, client_ip="1.2.3.4", client_user_agent="test-agent",
+        )
+        with patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot"):
+            views._release_pool_session(self.redis, "timeshift_other", 31)
+        matched = views._find_matching_idle_session(
+            self.redis,
+            media_id=TEST_MEDIA_ID,
+            user_id=5,
+            client_ip="1.2.3.4",
+            client_user_agent="test-agent",
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(matched, "timeshift_other")
+
+    def test_find_matching_idle_session_rejects_ip_only_partial_fingerprint(self):
+        _seed_pool_session(
+            self.redis, session_id="timeshift_other",
+            user_id=5, client_ip="1.2.3.4", client_user_agent="other-agent",
+        )
+        with patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot"):
+            views._release_pool_session(self.redis, "timeshift_other", 31)
+        matched = views._find_matching_idle_session(
+            self.redis,
+            media_id=TEST_MEDIA_ID,
+            user_id=5,
+            client_ip="1.2.3.4",
+            client_user_agent="test-agent",
+        )
+        self.assertIsNone(matched)
+
+    def test_find_matching_idle_session_rejects_different_user(self):
+        _seed_pool_session(
+            self.redis, session_id="timeshift_other",
+            user_id=99, client_ip="1.2.3.4", client_user_agent="test-agent",
+        )
+        with patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot"):
+            views._release_pool_session(self.redis, "timeshift_other", 31)
+        matched = views._find_matching_idle_session(
+            self.redis,
+            media_id=TEST_MEDIA_ID,
+            user_id=5,
+            client_ip="1.2.3.4",
+            client_user_agent="test-agent",
+        )
+        self.assertIsNone(matched)
+
+    def test_legacy_pool_entry_exists_helper_removed(self):
+        self.assertFalse(hasattr(views, "_pool_entry_exists"))
+
+    def test_new_session_uses_single_hgetall_before_pool_create(self):
+        redis = _FakeRedis()
+        request = self.factory.get(_proxy_url("timeshift_newsession1"))
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=5)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams",
+                          return_value=[_make_catchup_stream()]), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_programme_duration", return_value=40), \
+             patch.object(views, "check_user_stream_limits", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "_find_matching_idle_session", return_value=None), \
+             patch.object(views, "_attempt_timeshift_stream",
+                          return_value=MagicMock(status_code=200)), \
+             patch.object(views, "RedisClient") as redis_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "reserve_profile_slot", return_value=(True, 1, None)), \
+             patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot"), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_transformed_credentials", side_effect=_fake_creds), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections", return_value=[]):
+            redis_cls.get_client.return_value = redis
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(id=8, name="Test", logo_id=None)
+            with patch.object(redis, "hgetall", wraps=redis.hgetall) as hgetall_mock:
+                views.timeshift_proxy(
+                    request, "u", "p", "8", "2026-06-08:17-00", "8.ts",
+                )
+        pool_key = "timeshift_pool:timeshift_newsession1"
+        self.assertEqual(
+            sum(1 for c in hgetall_mock.call_args_list if c.args == (pool_key,)),
+            1,
+        )
+
+
+class TimeshiftSessionRedirectTests(TestCase):
+    """First request must establish a session via 301 redirect (VOD-style)."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+
+    def test_missing_session_id_redirects(self):
+        request = self.factory.get(_proxy_url(session_id=None))
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=1)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams",
+                          return_value=[_make_catchup_stream()]), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_programme_duration", return_value=40), \
+             patch.object(views, "parse_catchup_timestamp", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "RedisClient") as redis_cls:
+            redis_cls.get_client.return_value = _FakeRedis()
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(id=8)
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(
+                request, "u", "p", "8", "2026-06-08:17-00", "8.ts",
+            )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 301)
+        self.assertIn("session_id=timeshift_", response["Location"])
+
+    def test_redirect_preserves_existing_query_params(self):
+        request = self.factory.get(
+            "/timeshift/u/p/8/2026-06-08:17-00/8.ts?foo=bar&baz=1",
+        )
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=1)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams",
+                          return_value=[_make_catchup_stream()]), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_programme_duration", return_value=40), \
+             patch.object(views, "parse_catchup_timestamp", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "RedisClient") as redis_cls:
+            redis_cls.get_client.return_value = _FakeRedis()
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(id=8)
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(
+                request, "u", "p", "8", "2026-06-08:17-00", "8.ts",
+            )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 301)
+        location = response["Location"]
+        self.assertIn("session_id=timeshift_", location)
+        self.assertIn("foo=bar", location)
+        self.assertIn("baz=1", location)
+
+
+class TimeshiftStreamLimitExemptionTests(TestCase):
+    """Timeshift stream-limit bypass requires the same client session."""
+
+    MEDIA = TEST_MEDIA_ID
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.user = MagicMock(id=5, username="viewer", stream_limit=1)
+
+    def _limits_settings(self, ignore_same_channel=True):
+        return {
+            "ignore_same_channel_connections": ignore_same_channel,
+            "terminate_on_limit_exceeded": False,
+        }
+
+    def test_same_session_probe_allowed_at_limit(self):
+        connections = [{
+            "media_id": f"{self.MEDIA}_111",
+            "client_id": TEST_SESSION_ID,
+            "connected_at": 0.0,
+            "type": "timeshift",
+        }]
+        with patch("apps.proxy.utils.get_user_active_connections",
+                   return_value=connections), \
+             patch("apps.proxy.utils.CoreSettings.get_user_limits_settings",
+                   return_value=self._limits_settings()):
+            allowed = _check_user_stream_limits(
+                self.user, TEST_SESSION_ID, media_id=self.MEDIA,
+            )
+        self.assertTrue(allowed)
+
+    def test_different_session_same_programme_counts_against_limit(self):
+        connections = [{
+            "media_id": f"{self.MEDIA}_111",
+            "client_id": "timeshift_other_session",
+            "connected_at": 0.0,
+            "type": "timeshift",
+        }]
+        with patch("apps.proxy.utils.get_user_active_connections",
+                   return_value=connections), \
+             patch("apps.proxy.utils.CoreSettings.get_user_limits_settings",
+                   return_value=self._limits_settings()):
+            allowed = _check_user_stream_limits(
+                self.user, TEST_SESSION_ID, media_id=self.MEDIA,
+            )
+        self.assertFalse(allowed)
+
+
+class FakeRedisScanTests(TestCase):
+    """FakeRedis SCAN matches redis-py glob semantics used by the pool scanner."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.redis = _FakeRedis()
+        self.redis.store["timeshift_pool:timeshift_a"] = {"busy": "0"}
+        self.redis.store["timeshift_pool:timeshift_b"] = {"busy": "0"}
+        self.redis.store["timeshift_pool:other_c"] = {"busy": "0"}
+        self.redis.store["vod_persistent_connection:x"] = {}
+
+    def test_scan_glob_filters_pool_keys(self):
+        cursor = 0
+        seen = []
+        while True:
+            cursor, keys = self.redis.scan(
+                cursor, match="timeshift_pool:timeshift_*", count=1,
+            )
+            seen.extend(keys)
+            if cursor == 0:
+                break
+        self.assertEqual(
+            seen,
+            ["timeshift_pool:timeshift_a", "timeshift_pool:timeshift_b"],
+        )
+
+
+class TimeshiftRangeClassificationTests(TestCase):
+    """Startup probes must not be treated as scrubs."""
+
+    def test_full_file_request_is_not_displacing(self):
+        self.assertFalse(views._should_displace_busy_playback(None))
+
+    def test_bytes_zero_displaces_full_file_probe(self):
+        self.assertTrue(
+            views._should_displace_busy_playback("bytes=0-", busy_serving_range="none")
+        )
+
+    def test_bytes_zero_does_not_displace_active_start_stream(self):
+        self.assertFalse(
+            views._should_displace_busy_playback("bytes=0-", busy_serving_range="start")
+        )
+
+    def test_bytes_zero_without_busy_context_is_not_displacing(self):
+        self.assertFalse(views._should_displace_busy_playback("bytes=0-"))
+
+    def test_near_eof_probe_is_not_displacing(self):
+        self.assertTrue(views._is_near_eof_probe("bytes=2527702896-"))
+        self.assertFalse(views._should_displace_busy_playback("bytes=2527702896-"))
+
+    def test_near_eof_probe_uses_cached_content_length(self):
+        # 5 MB into a 10 MB file is a scrub, not a tail probe.
+        self.assertFalse(
+            views._is_near_eof_probe("bytes=5000000-", content_length="10000000")
+        )
+        self.assertTrue(
+            views._should_displace_busy_playback("bytes=5000000-", content_length="10000000")
+        )
+        # Within 512 KB of EOF is a tail probe once length is known.
+        self.assertTrue(
+            views._is_near_eof_probe("bytes=9990000-", content_length="10000000")
+        )
+
+    def test_midfile_seek_is_displacing(self):
+        self.assertTrue(views._should_displace_busy_playback("bytes=5000000-"))
+
+    def test_small_nonzero_range_is_displacing(self):
+        self.assertTrue(views._should_displace_busy_playback("bytes=1000-"))
+
+
+class TimeshiftScrubPreemptTests(TestCase):
+    """Scrub/range requests must stop the in-flight stream and reuse the pooled
+    provider slot instead of opening parallel upstream connections."""
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.redis = _FakeRedis()
+        self.user = MagicMock(id=5)
+        self.factory = RequestFactory()
+
+    def _conn(self, media_id, client_id):
+        return {
+            "media_id": media_id,
+            "client_id": client_id,
+            "connected_at": 0.0,
+            "type": "timeshift",
+        }
+
+    def test_preempt_stops_sibling_clients_of_same_playback(self):
+        connections = [
+            self._conn(f"{TEST_MEDIA_ID}_111", TEST_SESSION_ID),
+            self._conn("timeshift_9_2026-06-08-17-00_222", "timeshift_other"),
+        ]
+        with patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections",
+                          return_value=connections), \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client") as unregister_mock:
+            views._preempt_playback_streams(self.redis, TEST_SESSION_ID, self.user)
+        unregister_mock.assert_called_once_with(
+            self.redis, f"{TEST_MEDIA_ID}_111", TEST_SESSION_ID,
+        )
+        from apps.proxy.live_proxy.redis_keys import RedisKeys
+        stop_key = RedisKeys.client_stop(f"{TEST_MEDIA_ID}_111", TEST_SESSION_ID)
+        self.assertIn(stop_key, self.redis.store)
+
+    def test_preempt_leaves_other_playbacks_alone(self):
+        connections = [
+            self._conn("timeshift_8_2026-06-09-20-00_111", "timeshift_other_pos"),
+        ]
+        with patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections",
+                          return_value=connections), \
+             patch.object(views, "_unregister_stats_client") as unregister_mock:
+            views._preempt_playback_streams(self.redis, TEST_SESSION_ID, self.user)
+        unregister_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_busy_pool_returns_503_instead_of_second_provider_connection(self):
+        _seed_pool_session(self.redis, session_id=TEST_SESSION_ID)
+        request = self.factory.get(
+            _proxy_url(TEST_SESSION_ID),
+            HTTP_RANGE="bytes=1000-",
+        )
+        streams = [_make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31)]
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=5)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams", return_value=streams), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_programme_duration", return_value=40), \
+             patch.object(views, "check_user_stream_limits", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "RedisClient") as redis_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "reserve_profile_slot", return_value=(True, 1, None)), \
+             patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot"), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_transformed_credentials", side_effect=_fake_creds), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections", return_value=[]), \
+             patch.object(views, "_preempt_playback_streams") as preempt_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "_wait_for_idle_pool_session", return_value=None), \
+             patch.object(views, "_attempt_timeshift_stream") as attempt_mock:
+            redis_cls.get_client.return_value = self.redis
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(
+                id=8, name="Test", logo_id=None,
+            )
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(
+                request, "u", "p", "8", "2026-06-08:17-00", "8.ts",
+            )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 503)
+        preempt_mock.assert_called_once()
+        attempt_mock.assert_not_called()
+        self.assertEqual(len(self._pool_entry_ids()), 1)
+
+    def _pool_entry_ids(self):
+        return [k for k in self.redis.store if k.startswith("timeshift_pool:")]
+
+    def test_startup_bytes_zero_deferred_without_preempt(self):
+        _seed_pool_session(
+            self.redis, session_id=TEST_SESSION_ID, serving_range="start",
+        )
+        request = self.factory.get(
+            _proxy_url(TEST_SESSION_ID),
+            HTTP_RANGE="bytes=0-",
+        )
+        streams = [_make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31)]
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=5)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams", return_value=streams), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_programme_duration", return_value=40), \
+             patch.object(views, "check_user_stream_limits", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "RedisClient") as redis_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "reserve_profile_slot", return_value=(True, 1, None)), \
+             patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot"), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_transformed_credentials", side_effect=_fake_creds), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections", return_value=[]), \
+             patch.object(views, "_preempt_playback_streams") as preempt_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "_attempt_timeshift_stream") as attempt_mock:
+            redis_cls.get_client.return_value = self.redis
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(
+                id=8, name="Test", logo_id=None,
+            )
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(
+                request, "u", "p", "8", "2026-06-08:17-00", "8.ts",
+            )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 503)
+        preempt_mock.assert_not_called()
+        attempt_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_eof_probe_deferred_without_preempt(self):
+        _seed_pool_session(self.redis, session_id=TEST_SESSION_ID)
+        request = self.factory.get(
+            _proxy_url(TEST_SESSION_ID),
+            HTTP_RANGE="bytes=2527702896-",
+        )
+        streams = [_make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31)]
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=5)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams", return_value=streams), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_programme_duration", return_value=40), \
+             patch.object(views, "check_user_stream_limits", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "RedisClient") as redis_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "reserve_profile_slot", return_value=(True, 1, None)), \
+             patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot"), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_transformed_credentials", side_effect=_fake_creds), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections", return_value=[]), \
+             patch.object(views, "_preempt_playback_streams") as preempt_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "_attempt_timeshift_stream") as attempt_mock:
+            redis_cls.get_client.return_value = self.redis
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(
+                id=8, name="Test", logo_id=None,
+            )
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(
+                request, "u", "p", "8", "2026-06-08:17-00", "8.ts",
+            )
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 503)
+        preempt_mock.assert_not_called()
+        attempt_mock.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_create_pool_session_rejects_duplicate_entry(self):
+        first = views._create_pool_session(
+            self.redis,
+            session_id=TEST_SESSION_ID,
+            media_id=TEST_MEDIA_ID,
+            user_id=5,
+            client_ip="1.2.3.4",
+            client_user_agent="test-agent",
+            account_id=1,
+            profile_id=31,
+            stream_id="111",
+            provider_timestamp="2026",
+        )
+        second = views._create_pool_session(
+            self.redis,
+            session_id=TEST_SESSION_ID,
+            media_id=TEST_MEDIA_ID,
+            user_id=5,
+            client_ip="1.2.3.4",
+            client_user_agent="test-agent",
+            account_id=2,
+            profile_id=41,
+            stream_id="222",
+            provider_timestamp="2026",
+        )
+        self.assertTrue(first)
+        self.assertFalse(second)
+        self.assertTrue(self.redis.exists(f"timeshift_pool:{TEST_SESSION_ID}"))
+
+    def test_scrub_reuses_idle_pool_without_opening_failover(self):
+        _seed_pool_session(self.redis, session_id=TEST_SESSION_ID)
+        with patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot"):
+            views._release_pool_session(self.redis, TEST_SESSION_ID, 31)
+
+        request = self.factory.get(
+            _proxy_url(TEST_SESSION_ID),
+            HTTP_RANGE="bytes=5000-",
+        )
+        streams = [_make_catchup_stream(account_id=1, stream_id="111", profile_id=31)]
+        profile = MagicMock(id=31)
+        ok = MagicMock(status_code=206)
+        with patch.object(views, "_authenticate_user", return_value=MagicMock(id=5)), \
+             patch.object(views, "network_access_allowed", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "Channel") as channel_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "_user_can_access_channel", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_channel_catchup_streams", return_value=streams), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_programme_duration", return_value=40), \
+             patch.object(views, "check_user_stream_limits", return_value=True), \
+             patch.object(views, "RedisClient") as redis_cls, \
+             patch.object(views, "reserve_profile_slot",
+                          return_value=(True, 1, None)) as reserve_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "release_profile_slot"), \
+             patch.object(views.M3UAccountProfile.objects, "get",
+                          return_value=profile), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_transformed_credentials", side_effect=_fake_creds), \
+             patch.object(views, "get_user_active_connections", return_value=[]), \
+             patch.object(views, "_preempt_playback_streams") as preempt_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "_stream_reused_session", return_value=ok) as reuse_mock, \
+             patch.object(views, "_attempt_timeshift_stream") as attempt_mock:
+            redis_cls.get_client.return_value = self.redis
+            channel_cls.objects.get.return_value = MagicMock(
+                id=8, name="Test", logo_id=None,
+            )
+            response = views.timeshift_proxy(
+                request, "u", "p", "8", "2026-06-08:17-00", "8.ts",
+            )
+        self.assertIs(response, ok)
+        preempt_mock.assert_not_called()
+        reuse_mock.assert_called_once()
+        attempt_mock.assert_not_called()
+        # Pool acquire re-reserves the idle slot once; failover must not add another.
+        reserve_mock.assert_called_once_with(profile, self.redis)
+
+
+
+class RollupSelfHealDbTests(TestCase):
+    """Catch-up flag consistency after stream removal.
+
+    The ChannelStream signal handles bulk deletes (locked by a regression test).
+    The account-scoped rollup self-heals stale flags on channels still linked
+    to that account.
+    """
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setUpTestData(cls):
+        from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount
+
+        cls.account = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name="ts-rollup-account", server_url="http://example.test",
+            account_type="XC", is_active=True,
+        )
+
+    def _make_channel_with_catchup_stream(self, name, days=5):
+        from apps.channels.models import Channel, ChannelStream, Stream
+
+        channel = Channel.objects.create(name=name)
+        stream = Stream.objects.create(
+            name=f"{name}-stream", url=f"http://example.test/{name}",
+            m3u_account=self.account, is_catchup=True, catchup_days=days,
+        )
+        ChannelStream.objects.create(channel=channel, stream=stream, order=0)
+        return channel, stream
+
+    def test_bulk_stream_delete_resets_channel_flags_via_signal(self):
+        # cleanup_streams() removes stale streams with a queryset bulk delete;
+        # the cascaded ChannelStream rows still fire post_delete (signal
+        # listeners disable Django's fast-delete path), which must reset the
+        # channel's denormalized catch-up fields.
+        from apps.channels.models import Stream
+
+        channel, stream = self._make_channel_with_catchup_stream("ts-rollup-bulk")
+        channel.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertTrue(channel.is_catchup)
+        self.assertEqual(channel.catchup_days, 5)
+
+        Stream.objects.filter(id=stream.id).delete()
+
+        channel.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertFalse(channel.is_catchup)
+        self.assertEqual(channel.catchup_days, 0)
+
+    def test_rollup_self_heals_stale_channel_with_non_catchup_stream(self):
+        # Channel still linked to the account but no active catch-up streams
+        # (e.g. catch-up flag cleared on import). Rollup must reset stale flags.
+        from apps.channels.models import Channel, ChannelStream, Stream
+        from apps.m3u.tasks import rollup_channel_catchup_fields
+
+        channel = Channel.objects.create(name="ts-rollup-stale")
+        stream = Stream.objects.create(
+            name="ts-rollup-stale-stream",
+            url="http://example.test/ts-rollup-stale",
+            m3u_account=self.account,
+            is_catchup=False,
+            catchup_days=0,
+        )
+        ChannelStream.objects.create(channel=channel, stream=stream, order=0)
+        Channel.objects.filter(pk=channel.pk).update(is_catchup=True, catchup_days=9)
+
+        rollup_channel_catchup_fields(self.account.id)
+
+        channel.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertFalse(channel.is_catchup)
+        self.assertEqual(channel.catchup_days, 0)
+
+    def test_rollup_self_heal_skips_channels_not_linked_to_account(self):
+        from apps.channels.models import Channel
+        from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount
+        from apps.m3u.tasks import rollup_channel_catchup_fields
+
+        other_account = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name="ts-rollup-other",
+            server_url="http://example.test/other",
+            account_type="XC",
+            is_active=True,
+        )
+        channel = Channel.objects.create(name="ts-rollup-unrelated")
+        Channel.objects.filter(pk=channel.pk).update(is_catchup=True, catchup_days=9)
+
+        rollup_channel_catchup_fields(other_account.id)
+
+        channel.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertTrue(channel.is_catchup)
+        self.assertEqual(channel.catchup_days, 9)
+
+    def test_rollup_keeps_and_corrects_channels_with_catchup_streams(self):
+        # The self-heal pass must not touch channels that legitimately have
+        # catch-up streams. The account-scoped pass still corrects their values.
+        from apps.channels.models import Channel
+        from apps.m3u.tasks import rollup_channel_catchup_fields
+
+        channel, _ = self._make_channel_with_catchup_stream("ts-rollup-valid", days=7)
+        # Knock the denormalized values out of sync (bypasses signals).
+        Channel.objects.filter(pk=channel.pk).update(is_catchup=False, catchup_days=0)
+
+        rollup_channel_catchup_fields(self.account.id)
+
+        channel.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertTrue(channel.is_catchup)
+        self.assertEqual(channel.catchup_days, 7)
diff --git a/apps/timeshift/views.py b/apps/timeshift/views.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..0ba3a5a7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/timeshift/views.py
@@ -0,0 +1,1355 @@
+"""XC catch-up (timeshift) proxy with multi-provider failover."""
+
+import hmac
+import itertools
+import logging
+import secrets
+import time
+from urllib.parse import urlencode
+
+import requests
+from django.core.cache import cache
+from django.http import (
+    Http404,
+    HttpResponse,
+    HttpResponseBadRequest,
+    HttpResponseForbidden,
+    HttpResponseNotFound,
+    StreamingHttpResponse,
+)
+
+from apps.accounts.models import User
+from apps.channels.models import Channel
+from apps.channels.utils import get_channel_catchup_streams
+from apps.m3u.connection_pool import release_profile_slot, reserve_profile_slot
+from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount, M3UAccountProfile
+from apps.m3u.tasks import get_transformed_credentials
+from apps.proxy.live_proxy.config_helper import ConfigHelper
+from apps.proxy.live_proxy.constants import ChannelMetadataField, ChannelState
+from apps.proxy.live_proxy.redis_keys import RedisKeys
+from apps.proxy.live_proxy.utils import get_client_ip
+from apps.proxy.utils import (
+    check_user_stream_limits,
+    find_ts_sync,
+    get_user_active_connections,
+)
+from core.utils import RedisClient
+from dispatcharr.utils import network_access_allowed
+
+from .helpers import (
+    TimeshiftCredentials,
+    build_timeshift_candidate_urls,
+    convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz,
+    get_programme_duration,
+    parse_catchup_timestamp,
+)
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+CLIENT_TTL_SECONDS = 60
+_MATCH_SCORE_THRESHOLD = 8  # client_ip (5) + client_user_agent (3)
+
+
+def timeshift_proxy(request, username, password, stream_id, timestamp, duration):  # noqa: ARG001 stream_id
+    """Proxy an XC catch-up request to the provider with multi-stream failover.
+
+    URL shape (iPlayTV / TiviMate):
+        ``stream_id``: EPG channel number (ignored here).
+        ``duration``: Dispatcharr ``Channel.id`` (XC API exposes channel.id as stream_id).
+        ``timestamp``: UTC programme start (``YYYY-MM-DD:HH-MM`` or XC colon form
+            ``YYYY-MM-DD:HH:MM:SS``).
+    """
+    raw_id = duration[:-3] if duration.endswith(".ts") else duration
+
+    user = _authenticate_user(username, password)
+    if user is None:
+        return HttpResponseForbidden("Invalid credentials")
+
+    if not network_access_allowed(request, "XC_API", user):
+        return HttpResponseForbidden("Access denied")
+
+    try:
+        channel = Channel.objects.get(id=int(raw_id))
+    except (Channel.DoesNotExist, ValueError, TypeError):
+        raise Http404("Channel not found") from None
+
+    if not _user_can_access_channel(user, channel):
+        return HttpResponseForbidden("Access denied")
+
+    # Shape helpers pass through on parse failure; reject bad input before upstream.
+    if parse_catchup_timestamp(timestamp) is None:
+        return HttpResponseBadRequest("Invalid timestamp")
+
+    catchup_streams = get_channel_catchup_streams(channel)
+    if not catchup_streams:
+        return HttpResponseBadRequest("Timeshift not supported for this channel")
+
+    debug = logger.isEnabledFor(logging.DEBUG)
+
+    # EPG duration lookup stays in UTC; provider TZ conversion is per-attempt below.
+    duration_minutes = get_programme_duration(channel, timestamp)
+
+    safe_ts = timestamp.replace(":", "-").replace("/", "-")
+    client_ip = get_client_ip(request)
+    client_user_agent = request.META.get("HTTP_USER_AGENT", "") or ""
+    range_header = request.META.get("HTTP_RANGE")
+    channel_logo_id = getattr(channel, "logo_id", None)
+
+    redis_client = RedisClient.get_client()
+
+    # Content identity (channel + catch-up position). Provider slot sharing is
+    # scoped per client session; never assume all requests for the same
+    # programme belong to one viewer.
+    media_id = f"timeshift_{channel.id}_{safe_ts}"
+
+    session_id = request.GET.get("session_id")
+    if not session_id:
+        logger.debug("Timeshift session redirect: %s (new session)", request.path)
+        return _redirect_with_new_session(request)
+
+    session_entry = _get_pool_entry(redis_client, session_id)
+    if session_entry and not _pool_entry_owned_by_user(session_entry, user.id):
+        logger.info(
+            "Timeshift: rejecting foreign session_id for user %s", user.id,
+        )
+        return _redirect_with_new_session(request)
+
+    # Stable client identity for stats, stop keys, and the provider pool.
+    effective_session_id = session_id
+    client_id = session_id
+
+    # Reuse an idle pool owned by this session, or fingerprint-match a prior
+    # idle session from the same client (VOD-style) before opening upstream.
+    if not session_entry:
+        matched = _find_matching_idle_session(
+            redis_client,
+            media_id=media_id,
+            user_id=user.id,
+            client_ip=client_ip,
+            client_user_agent=client_user_agent,
+        )
+        if matched:
+            logger.info(
+                "Timeshift fingerprint matched idle session %s for %s",
+                matched, session_id,
+            )
+            effective_session_id = matched
+            client_id = matched
+
+    if debug:
+        if effective_session_id != session_id:
+            logger.debug(
+                "Timeshift request: channel=%s media=%s session=%s "
+                "effective=%s user=%s range=%s ip=%s",
+                channel.name, media_id, session_id, effective_session_id,
+                user.id, range_header or "(none)", client_ip,
+            )
+        else:
+            logger.debug(
+                "Timeshift request: channel=%s media=%s session=%s "
+                "user=%s range=%s ip=%s",
+                channel.name, media_id, effective_session_id, user.id,
+                range_header or "(none)", client_ip,
+            )
+
+    # Displace this user's prior catch-up on other positions of this channel.
+    _terminate_previous_timeshift_sessions(
+        redis_client, user, channel.id, media_id, effective_session_id,
+    )
+
+    if not check_user_stream_limits(user, client_id, media_id=media_id):
+        return HttpResponseForbidden("Stream limit exceeded")
+
+    if effective_session_id == session_id:
+        pool = _snapshot_from_entry(session_entry)
+    else:
+        pool = _pool_snapshot(redis_client, effective_session_id)
+    pool_exists = pool is not None
+    pool_busy = pool["busy"] if pool else False
+    pool_content_length = pool["content_length"] if pool else None
+    busy_serving_range = pool["serving_range"] if pool else None
+
+    acquired = None
+    if pool_exists:
+        if pool_busy:
+            if _should_displace_busy_playback(
+                range_header, pool_content_length, busy_serving_range,
+            ):
+                _preempt_playback_streams(redis_client, effective_session_id, user)
+                acquired = _wait_for_idle_pool_session(
+                    redis_client,
+                    effective_session_id,
+                    user_id=user.id,
+                    wait_seconds=_POOL_PREEMPT_WAIT_SECONDS,
+                )
+        else:
+            acquired = _acquire_idle_pool_session(
+                redis_client, effective_session_id, user_id=user.id,
+            )
+
+    if acquired is not None:
+        descriptor, profile = acquired
+        reuse_response = _stream_reused_session(
+            redis_client,
+            session_id=effective_session_id,
+            descriptor=descriptor,
+            profile=profile,
+            channel=channel,
+            safe_ts=safe_ts,
+            timestamp=timestamp,
+            duration_minutes=duration_minutes,
+            client_id=client_id,
+            client_ip=client_ip,
+            range_header=range_header,
+            channel_logo_id=channel_logo_id,
+            user=user,
+            debug=debug,
+        )
+        if reuse_response is not None:
+            return reuse_response
+
+    if pool_exists and pool_busy and not _should_displace_busy_playback(
+            range_header, pool_content_length, busy_serving_range,
+        ):
+        logger.debug(
+            "Timeshift: deferring non-displacing request for session %s range=%s",
+            effective_session_id, range_header or "(none)",
+        )
+        return HttpResponse("Stream slot busy", status=503)
+
+    if pool_exists and pool_busy:
+        logger.warning(
+            "Timeshift: session %s did not become idle in time",
+            effective_session_id,
+        )
+        return HttpResponse("Stream slot busy", status=503)
+
+    last_response = None
+    decisive_accounts = set()
+    capacity_blocked = False
+    for catchup_stream in catchup_streams:
+        m3u_account = catchup_stream.m3u_account
+        if m3u_account is None or m3u_account.account_type != "XC":
+            continue
+        if m3u_account.id in decisive_accounts:
+            continue
+
+        stream_id_value = (catchup_stream.custom_properties or {}).get("stream_id")
+        if stream_id_value is None:
+            continue
+
+        m3u_profiles = list(m3u_account.profiles.filter(is_active=True))
+        default_profile = next((p for p in m3u_profiles if p.is_default), None)
+        if default_profile is None:
+            logger.debug(
+                "Timeshift: account %s has no active default profile, skipping",
+                m3u_account.id,
+            )
+            continue
+        profile_walk = [default_profile] + [
+            p for p in m3u_profiles if not p.is_default
+        ]
+
+        # Providers index archives in their own timezone (from server_info on auth).
+        provider_tz_name = None
+        _server_info = (default_profile.custom_properties or {}).get("server_info") or {}
+        if isinstance(_server_info, dict):
+            provider_tz_name = _server_info.get("timezone")
+        provider_timestamp = convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz(timestamp, provider_tz_name)
+
+        # Reserve a provider profile slot before connecting (same contract as live/VOD).
+        reserved_profile = None
+        for profile in profile_walk:
+            if redis_client is None:
+                reserved_profile = profile
+                break
+            reserved, _count, reason = reserve_profile_slot(profile, redis_client)
+            if reserved:
+                reserved_profile = profile
+                break
+            logger.info(
+                "Timeshift: profile %s %s on account %s, trying next profile",
+                profile.id, reason or "unavailable", m3u_account.id,
+            )
+        if reserved_profile is None:
+            capacity_blocked = True
+            logger.warning(
+                "Timeshift: all profiles at capacity on account %s for channel %s",
+                m3u_account.id, channel.name,
+            )
+            continue
+
+        if not _create_pool_session(
+            redis_client,
+            session_id=effective_session_id,
+            media_id=media_id,
+            user_id=user.id,
+            client_ip=client_ip,
+            client_user_agent=client_user_agent,
+            account_id=m3u_account.id,
+            profile_id=reserved_profile.id,
+            stream_id=stream_id_value,
+            provider_timestamp=provider_timestamp,
+        ):
+            try:
+                release_profile_slot(reserved_profile.id, redis_client)
+            except Exception as exc:
+                logger.warning(
+                    "Timeshift slot release failed after pool race on profile %s: %s",
+                    reserved_profile.id, exc,
+                )
+            logger.debug(
+                "Timeshift: pool entry already exists for session %s, deferring",
+                effective_session_id,
+            )
+            return HttpResponse("Stream slot busy", status=503)
+        release_cb = _make_release_once(
+            redis_client, effective_session_id, reserved_profile.id
+        )
+
+        try:
+            response = _attempt_timeshift_stream(
+                m3u_account=m3u_account,
+                profile=reserved_profile,
+                stream_id_value=stream_id_value,
+                provider_timestamp=provider_timestamp,
+                provider_tz_name=provider_tz_name,
+                duration_minutes=duration_minutes,
+                channel=channel,
+                safe_ts=safe_ts,
+                timestamp=timestamp,
+                client_id=client_id,
+                client_ip=client_ip,
+                range_header=range_header,
+                channel_logo_id=channel_logo_id,
+                user=user,
+                redis_client=redis_client,
+                debug=debug,
+                release_cb=release_cb,
+                pool_session_id=effective_session_id,
+            )
+        except Exception:
+            _discard_pool_session(redis_client, effective_session_id, reserved_profile.id)
+            raise
+        if response.status_code < 400:
+            # Streaming: the generator's close path frees the slot via release_cb.
+            return response
+
+        if getattr(response, "timeshift_passthrough", False) is True:
+            # Terminal range answer (e.g. 416 past EOF): the upstream session is
+            # healthy, so free the slot but keep the entry idle for the next
+            # probe, and return verbatim without failing over to other accounts.
+            release_cb()
+            return response
+
+        # Real failure: drop this session entirely and fail over.
+        _discard_pool_session(redis_client, effective_session_id, reserved_profile.id)
+        last_response = response
+        if getattr(response, "timeshift_decisive", False):
+            decisive_accounts.add(m3u_account.id)
+        logger.warning(
+            "Timeshift attempt failed (HTTP %d%s) on account %s for channel %s, "
+            "trying next catch-up stream",
+            response.status_code,
+            ", decisive: skipping this account's other streams"
+            if m3u_account.id in decisive_accounts else "",
+            m3u_account.id, channel.name,
+        )
+
+    if last_response is not None:
+        return last_response
+    if capacity_blocked:
+        return HttpResponse("No available stream slot", status=503)
+    return HttpResponseBadRequest("Cannot build timeshift URL")
+
+
+def _authenticate_user(username, password):
+    try:
+        user = User.objects.get(username=username)
+    except User.DoesNotExist:
+        return None
+    expected = (user.custom_properties or {}).get("xc_password")
+    if not expected:
+        return None
+    if not hmac.compare_digest(str(expected), str(password)):
+        return None
+    return user
+
+
+def _user_can_access_channel(user, channel):
+    if user.user_level < channel.user_level:
+        return False
+    if user.user_level >= User.UserLevel.ADMIN:
+        return True
+    profile_count = user.channel_profiles.count()
+    if profile_count == 0:
+        return True
+    return (
+        type(channel).objects.filter(
+            id=channel.id,
+            channelprofilemembership__enabled=True,
+            channelprofilemembership__channel_profile__in=user.channel_profiles.all(),
+        )
+        .exists()
+    )
+
+
+# Per-client session pool (keyed by session_id from the 301 redirect). Each
+# viewer gets their own provider slot even when watching the same catch-up
+# programme. Idle sessions can be fingerprint-matched (VOD-style) when a client
+# returns without its prior session_id.
+_POOL_KEY = "timeshift_pool:{session_id}"
+_POOL_LOCK_KEY = "timeshift_pool_lock:{session_id}"
+_POOL_ENTRY_TTL = 6 * 3600
+_POOL_IDLE_TTL = 30
+_POOL_WAIT_SECONDS = 1.0
+_POOL_PREEMPT_WAIT_SECONDS = 5.0
+_POOL_POLL_INTERVAL = 0.05
+_EOF_PROBE_TAIL_BYTES = 512_000
+_EOF_PROBE_UNKNOWN_LENGTH_MIN = 100_000_000
+
+
+def _pool_key(session_id):
+    return _POOL_KEY.format(session_id=session_id)
+
+
+def _parse_range_start(range_header):
+    """Return the byte offset from a ``Range: bytes=START-`` header, or None."""
+    if not range_header or not range_header.startswith("bytes="):
+        return None
+    start_part = range_header[6:].split("-", 1)[0]
+    if not start_part:
+        return None
+    try:
+        return int(start_part)
+    except (TypeError, ValueError):
+        return None
+
+
+def _is_near_eof_probe(range_header, content_length=None):
+    """True for tail/duration probes IPTV clients fire during startup."""
+    start = _parse_range_start(range_header)
+    if start is None:
+        return False
+    if content_length is not None:
+        try:
+            total = int(content_length)
+        except (TypeError, ValueError):
+            total = None
+        else:
+            return start >= max(0, total - _EOF_PROBE_TAIL_BYTES)
+    return start >= _EOF_PROBE_UNKNOWN_LENGTH_MIN
+
+
+def _should_displace_busy_playback(
+    range_header, content_length=None, busy_serving_range=None,
+):
+    """True when this request should stop the in-flight stream (actual scrub)."""
+    if not range_header:
+        return False
+    start = _parse_range_start(range_header)
+    if start is None:
+        return False
+    if _is_near_eof_probe(range_header, content_length):
+        return False
+    if start == 0:
+        # Only displace a known full-file probe; unknown busy context is not a scrub.
+        return busy_serving_range == "none"
+    return True
+
+
+def _score_pool_fingerprint(entry, client_ip, client_user_agent):
+    """Score IP/UA overlap for fingerprint adoption (user and media pre-filtered)."""
+    score = 0
+    if entry.get("client_ip") and entry.get("client_ip") == client_ip:
+        score += 5
+    if entry.get("client_user_agent") and entry.get("client_user_agent") == client_user_agent:
+        score += 3
+    return score
+
+
+def _mint_timeshift_session_id():
+    return f"timeshift_{secrets.token_urlsafe(16)}"
+
+
+def _redirect_with_new_session(request):
+    session_id = _mint_timeshift_session_id()
+    query_params = {k: request.GET.getlist(k) for k in request.GET}
+    query_params["session_id"] = [session_id]
+    redirect_url = f"{request.path}?{urlencode(query_params, doseq=True)}"
+    return HttpResponse(status=301, headers={"Location": redirect_url})
+
+
+def _pool_entry_owned_by_user(entry, user_id):
+    """True when *entry* is unclaimed or owned by *user_id*."""
+    if not entry or not entry.get("profile_id"):
+        return True
+    owner = entry.get("user_id")
+    if owner is None or owner == "":
+        return False
+    return str(owner) == str(user_id)
+
+
+def _find_matching_idle_session(
+    redis_client, *, media_id, user_id, client_ip, client_user_agent,
+):
+    """Find an idle pooled session that likely belongs to the same client."""
+    if redis_client is None:
+        return None
+    matches = []
+    try:
+        cursor = 0
+        while True:
+            cursor, keys = redis_client.scan(
+                cursor, match="timeshift_pool:timeshift_*", count=100,
+            )
+            for key in keys:
+                try:
+                    data = redis_client.hgetall(key)
+                    if not data or data.get("busy") == "1":
+                        continue
+                    if str(data.get("user_id") or "") != str(user_id):
+                        continue
+                    if str(data.get("media_id") or "") != str(media_id):
+                        continue
+                    session_id = key.rsplit(":", 1)[-1]
+                    score = _score_pool_fingerprint(
+                        data, client_ip, client_user_agent,
+                    )
+                    if score >= _MATCH_SCORE_THRESHOLD:
+                        last_activity = float(data.get("last_activity") or "0")
+                        matches.append((session_id, score, last_activity))
+                except Exception as exc:
+                    logger.debug("Timeshift pool scan skip %s: %s", key, exc)
+            if cursor == 0:
+                break
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.warning("Timeshift idle session search failed: %s", exc)
+        return None
+
+    if not matches:
+        return None
+    matches.sort(key=lambda item: (item[1], item[2]), reverse=True)
+    best = matches[0][0]
+    logger.debug(
+        "Timeshift idle match: session=%s score=%s media=%s",
+        best, matches[0][1], media_id,
+    )
+    return best
+
+
+def _get_pool_entry(redis_client, session_id):
+    if redis_client is None or not session_id:
+        return {}
+    try:
+        return redis_client.hgetall(_pool_key(session_id)) or {}
+    except Exception:
+        return {}
+
+
+def _snapshot_from_entry(entry):
+    if not entry:
+        return None
+    busy = entry.get("busy") == "1"
+    return {
+        "entry": entry,
+        "busy": busy,
+        "serving_range": (entry.get("serving_range") or "none") if busy else None,
+        "content_length": entry.get("content_length"),
+    }
+
+
+def _pool_snapshot(redis_client, session_id):
+    """Single HGETALL view of pool state for request handling."""
+    return _snapshot_from_entry(_get_pool_entry(redis_client, session_id))
+
+
+def _store_pool_serving_range(redis_client, session_id, range_header):
+    if redis_client is None or not session_id:
+        return
+    start = _parse_range_start(range_header)
+    if not range_header:
+        serving_range = "none"
+    elif start == 0:
+        serving_range = "start"
+    else:
+        serving_range = "range"
+    try:
+        redis_client.hset(_pool_key(session_id), "serving_range", serving_range)
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.debug("Timeshift pool serving_range store failed: %s", exc)
+
+
+def _store_pool_content_length(redis_client, session_id, upstream_response):
+    if redis_client is None or not session_id or upstream_response is None:
+        return
+    content_length = upstream_response.headers.get("Content-Length")
+    content_range = upstream_response.headers.get("Content-Range", "")
+    if content_range and "/" in content_range:
+        total = content_range.rsplit("/", 1)[-1]
+        if total != "*":
+            content_length = total
+    if not content_length:
+        return
+    try:
+        redis_client.hset(
+            _pool_key(session_id), "content_length", str(content_length),
+        )
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.debug("Timeshift pool content_length store failed: %s", exc)
+
+
+def _pool_lock(redis_client, session_id):
+    return redis_client.lock(
+        _POOL_LOCK_KEY.format(session_id=session_id),
+        timeout=10,
+        blocking_timeout=5,
+    )
+
+
+def _acquire_idle_pool_session(redis_client, session_id, *, user_id=None):
+    """Re-reserve an idle session's profile slot and mark it busy."""
+    if redis_client is None or not session_id:
+        return None
+    key = _pool_key(session_id)
+    try:
+        with _pool_lock(redis_client, session_id):
+            data = redis_client.hgetall(key)
+            if not data or not data.get("profile_id"):
+                return None
+            if user_id is not None and not _pool_entry_owned_by_user(data, user_id):
+                return None
+            if data.get("busy") == "1":
+                return None
+            try:
+                profile = M3UAccountProfile.objects.get(id=int(data["profile_id"]))
+            except M3UAccountProfile.DoesNotExist:
+                redis_client.delete(key)
+                return None
+            reserved, _count, _reason = reserve_profile_slot(profile, redis_client)
+            if not reserved:
+                return None
+            redis_client.hset(key, mapping={
+                "busy": "1",
+                "last_activity": str(time.time()),
+            })
+            redis_client.expire(key, _POOL_ENTRY_TTL)
+            return dict(data), profile
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.warning("Timeshift pool acquire failed for %s: %s", session_id, exc)
+    return None
+
+
+def _wait_for_idle_pool_session(
+    redis_client, session_id, *, user_id=None, wait_seconds=_POOL_WAIT_SECONDS,
+):
+    if redis_client is None or not session_id:
+        return None
+    deadline = time.time() + wait_seconds
+    while True:
+        acquired = _acquire_idle_pool_session(
+            redis_client, session_id, user_id=user_id,
+        )
+        if acquired is not None:
+            return acquired
+        if not _get_pool_entry(redis_client, session_id):
+            return None
+        if time.time() >= deadline:
+            return None
+        time.sleep(_POOL_POLL_INTERVAL)
+
+
+def _create_pool_session(
+    redis_client,
+    *,
+    session_id,
+    media_id,
+    user_id,
+    client_ip,
+    client_user_agent,
+    account_id,
+    profile_id,
+    stream_id,
+    provider_timestamp,
+):
+    """Register an already-reserved slot for this client session."""
+    if redis_client is None or not session_id:
+        return False
+    key = _pool_key(session_id)
+    now = str(time.time())
+    try:
+        with _pool_lock(redis_client, session_id):
+            if redis_client.exists(key):
+                return False
+            redis_client.hset(key, mapping={
+                "media_id": str(media_id),
+                "user_id": str(user_id),
+                "client_ip": str(client_ip or ""),
+                "client_user_agent": str(client_user_agent or ""),
+                "account_id": str(account_id),
+                "profile_id": str(profile_id),
+                "stream_id": str(stream_id),
+                "provider_timestamp": str(provider_timestamp),
+                "busy": "1",
+                "last_activity": now,
+            })
+            redis_client.expire(key, _POOL_ENTRY_TTL)
+        return True
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.warning("Timeshift pool create failed for %s: %s", session_id, exc)
+        return False
+
+
+def _release_pool_session(redis_client, session_id, profile_id):
+    if redis_client is None:
+        return
+    if profile_id is not None:
+        try:
+            release_profile_slot(int(profile_id), redis_client)
+        except Exception as exc:
+            logger.warning(
+                "Timeshift slot release failed for profile %s: %s", profile_id, exc
+            )
+    if not session_id:
+        return
+    key = _pool_key(session_id)
+    try:
+        with _pool_lock(redis_client, session_id):
+            if redis_client.exists(key):
+                redis_client.hset(key, mapping={
+                    "busy": "0",
+                    "last_activity": str(time.time()),
+                })
+                redis_client.expire(key, _POOL_IDLE_TTL)
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.warning("Timeshift pool release failed for %s: %s", session_id, exc)
+
+
+def _discard_pool_session(redis_client, session_id, profile_id):
+    if redis_client is None:
+        return
+    if profile_id is not None:
+        try:
+            release_profile_slot(int(profile_id), redis_client)
+        except Exception as exc:
+            logger.warning(
+                "Timeshift slot release failed for profile %s: %s", profile_id, exc
+            )
+    if not session_id:
+        return
+    try:
+        with _pool_lock(redis_client, session_id):
+            redis_client.delete(_pool_key(session_id))
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.warning("Timeshift pool discard failed for %s: %s", session_id, exc)
+
+
+def _make_release_once(redis_client, session_id, profile_id):
+    state = {"done": False}
+
+    def _release():
+        if state["done"]:
+            return
+        state["done"] = True
+        _release_pool_session(redis_client, session_id, profile_id)
+
+    return _release
+
+
+def _preempt_playback_streams(redis_client, session_id, user):
+    """Stop in-flight streams for this client session only."""
+    if redis_client is None or not session_id or user is None:
+        return
+    try:
+        for conn in get_user_active_connections(user.id):
+            if conn.get("type") != "timeshift":
+                continue
+            if conn.get("client_id") != session_id:
+                continue
+            conn_media_id = str(conn.get("media_id") or "")
+            old_client_id = conn.get("client_id")
+            logger.debug(
+                "Timeshift preempt: stopping client %s on %s for reuse",
+                old_client_id, conn_media_id,
+            )
+            _unregister_stats_client(redis_client, conn_media_id, old_client_id)
+            stop_key = RedisKeys.client_stop(conn_media_id, old_client_id)
+            redis_client.setex(stop_key, 60, "true")
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.warning("Timeshift preempt failed: %s", exc)
+
+
+def _terminate_previous_timeshift_sessions(
+    redis_client, user, channel_id, current_media_id, current_session_id,
+):
+    """Displace this user's other catch-up positions on the same channel."""
+    if redis_client is None or user is None:
+        return
+    prefix = f"timeshift_{channel_id}_"
+    try:
+        for conn in get_user_active_connections(user.id):
+            if conn.get("type") != "timeshift":
+                continue
+            if conn.get("client_id") == current_session_id:
+                continue
+            conn_media_id = str(conn.get("media_id") or "")
+            if not conn_media_id.startswith(prefix):
+                continue
+            if conn_media_id.startswith(f"{current_media_id}_") or conn_media_id == current_media_id:
+                continue
+            old_client_id = conn.get("client_id")
+            logger.info(
+                "Timeshift takeover: displacing session %s on %s",
+                old_client_id, conn_media_id,
+            )
+            _unregister_stats_client(redis_client, conn_media_id, old_client_id)
+            stop_key = RedisKeys.client_stop(conn_media_id, old_client_id)
+            redis_client.setex(stop_key, 60, "true")
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.warning("Timeshift takeover check failed: %s", exc)
+
+
+def _attempt_timeshift_stream(
+    *,
+    m3u_account,
+    profile,
+    stream_id_value,
+    provider_timestamp,
+    provider_tz_name,
+    duration_minutes,
+    channel,
+    safe_ts,
+    timestamp,
+    client_id,
+    client_ip,
+    range_header,
+    channel_logo_id,
+    user,
+    redis_client,
+    debug,
+    release_cb=None,
+    pool_session_id=None,
+):
+    """Build the provider URL set for one (account, profile, stream) and stream it."""
+    server_url, xc_username, xc_password = get_transformed_credentials(
+        m3u_account, profile
+    )
+    creds = TimeshiftCredentials(server_url, xc_username, xc_password)
+    candidate_urls = build_timeshift_candidate_urls(
+        creds, stream_id_value, provider_timestamp, duration_minutes
+    )
+
+    try:
+        user_agent = m3u_account.get_user_agent().user_agent
+    except AttributeError:
+        user_agent = ""
+
+    virtual_channel_id = f"timeshift_{channel.id}_{safe_ts}_{stream_id_value}"
+
+    if debug:
+        logger.debug(
+            "Timeshift attempt: channel=%s ts=%s (provider tz=%s -> %s) "
+            "account=%s profile=%s provider_sid=%s vid=%s client=%s range=%s",
+            channel.name, timestamp, provider_tz_name, provider_timestamp,
+            m3u_account.id, profile.id, stream_id_value,
+            virtual_channel_id, client_id, range_header or "(none)",
+        )
+
+    return _stream_from_provider(
+        candidate_urls=candidate_urls,
+        user_agent=user_agent,
+        range_header=range_header,
+        virtual_channel_id=virtual_channel_id,
+        client_id=client_id,
+        client_ip=client_ip,
+        user=user,
+        channel_display_name=channel.name,
+        timestamp_utc=timestamp,
+        channel_logo_id=channel_logo_id,
+        m3u_profile_id=profile.id,
+        debug=debug,
+        account_id=m3u_account.id,
+        redis_client=redis_client,
+        release_cb=release_cb,
+        pool_session_id=pool_session_id,
+    )
+
+
+def _stream_reused_session(
+    redis_client,
+    *,
+    session_id,
+    descriptor,
+    profile,
+    channel,
+    safe_ts,
+    timestamp,
+    duration_minutes,
+    client_id,
+    client_ip,
+    range_header,
+    channel_logo_id,
+    user,
+    debug,
+):
+    """Stream an idle pooled session that was just re-reserved for this request."""
+    try:
+        m3u_account = M3UAccount.objects.get(id=int(descriptor["account_id"]))
+    except (M3UAccount.DoesNotExist, ValueError, TypeError):
+        _discard_pool_session(redis_client, session_id, profile.id)
+        return None
+
+    provider_timestamp = descriptor.get("provider_timestamp")
+    if not provider_timestamp:
+        provider_tz_name = None
+        server_info = (profile.custom_properties or {}).get("server_info") or {}
+        if isinstance(server_info, dict):
+            provider_tz_name = server_info.get("timezone")
+        provider_timestamp = convert_timestamp_to_provider_tz(
+            timestamp, provider_tz_name
+        )
+
+    release_cb = _make_release_once(redis_client, session_id, profile.id)
+    try:
+        response = _attempt_timeshift_stream(
+            m3u_account=m3u_account,
+            profile=profile,
+            stream_id_value=descriptor["stream_id"],
+            provider_timestamp=provider_timestamp,
+            provider_tz_name=None,
+            duration_minutes=duration_minutes,
+            channel=channel,
+            safe_ts=safe_ts,
+            timestamp=timestamp,
+            client_id=client_id,
+            client_ip=client_ip,
+            range_header=range_header,
+            channel_logo_id=channel_logo_id,
+            user=user,
+            redis_client=redis_client,
+            debug=debug,
+            release_cb=release_cb,
+            pool_session_id=session_id,
+        )
+    except Exception:
+        _discard_pool_session(redis_client, session_id, profile.id)
+        raise
+
+    if response.status_code < 400:
+        return response
+
+    if getattr(response, "timeshift_passthrough", False) is True:
+        release_cb()
+        return response
+
+    _discard_pool_session(redis_client, session_id, profile.id)
+    return None
+
+
+class _SlotReleasingStream:
+    """Iterator wrapper that releases the pool slot when WSGI closes the response."""
+
+    def __init__(self, generator, on_close):
+        self._generator = generator
+        self._on_close = on_close
+
+    def __iter__(self):
+        return self
+
+    def __next__(self):
+        return next(self._generator)
+
+    def close(self):
+        try:
+            self._generator.close()
+        finally:
+            self._on_close()
+
+
+def _register_stats_client(
+    redis_client,
+    virtual_channel_id,
+    client_id,
+    client_ip,
+    user_agent,
+    user,
+    *,
+    channel_display_name,
+    timestamp_utc,
+    primary_url,
+    channel_logo_id=None,
+    m3u_profile_id=None,
+):
+    """Write Redis keys so catch-up viewers appear on ``/stats``."""
+    if redis_client is None:
+        return
+    client_set_key = RedisKeys.clients(virtual_channel_id)
+    client_key = RedisKeys.client_metadata(virtual_channel_id, client_id)
+    metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(virtual_channel_id)
+    now = str(time.time())
+    client_payload = {
+        "user_agent": user_agent or "unknown",
+        "ip_address": client_ip,
+        "connected_at": now,
+        "last_active": now,
+        "user_id": str(user.id) if user is not None else "0",
+        "username": user.username if user is not None else "unknown",
+    }
+    metadata_payload = {
+        ChannelMetadataField.STATE: ChannelState.ACTIVE,
+        ChannelMetadataField.INIT_TIME: now,
+        ChannelMetadataField.OWNER: "timeshift",
+        ChannelMetadataField.CHANNEL_NAME: channel_display_name or "Timeshift",
+        ChannelMetadataField.STREAM_NAME: f"Catch-up @ {timestamp_utc} UTC" if timestamp_utc else "Catch-up",
+        ChannelMetadataField.URL: _redact_url(primary_url) if primary_url else "",
+        ChannelMetadataField.IS_TIMESHIFT: "1",
+    }
+    if channel_logo_id is not None:
+        metadata_payload[ChannelMetadataField.LOGO_ID] = str(channel_logo_id)
+    if m3u_profile_id is not None:
+        metadata_payload[ChannelMetadataField.M3U_PROFILE] = str(m3u_profile_id)
+    try:
+        pipe = redis_client.pipeline(transaction=False)
+        pipe.hset(client_key, mapping=client_payload)
+        pipe.expire(client_key, CLIENT_TTL_SECONDS)
+        pipe.sadd(client_set_key, client_id)
+        pipe.expire(client_set_key, CLIENT_TTL_SECONDS)
+        pipe.hset(metadata_key, mapping=metadata_payload)
+        pipe.expire(metadata_key, CLIENT_TTL_SECONDS)
+        pipe.execute()
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.warning("Timeshift stats register failed: %s", exc)
+
+
+def _heartbeat_stats_client(redis_client, virtual_channel_id, client_id, bytes_delta=0):
+    if redis_client is None:
+        return
+    client_set_key = RedisKeys.clients(virtual_channel_id)
+    client_key = RedisKeys.client_metadata(virtual_channel_id, client_id)
+    metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(virtual_channel_id)
+    try:
+        pipe = redis_client.pipeline(transaction=False)
+        pipe.hset(client_key, "last_active", str(time.time()))
+        pipe.expire(client_key, CLIENT_TTL_SECONDS)
+        pipe.expire(client_set_key, CLIENT_TTL_SECONDS)
+        if bytes_delta > 0:
+            pipe.hincrby(metadata_key, ChannelMetadataField.TOTAL_BYTES, bytes_delta)
+        pipe.expire(metadata_key, CLIENT_TTL_SECONDS)
+        pipe.execute()
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.debug("Timeshift stats heartbeat failed: %s", exc)
+
+
+def _unregister_stats_client(redis_client, virtual_channel_id, client_id):
+    if redis_client is None:
+        return
+    client_set_key = RedisKeys.clients(virtual_channel_id)
+    client_key = RedisKeys.client_metadata(virtual_channel_id, client_id)
+    metadata_key = RedisKeys.channel_metadata(virtual_channel_id)
+    try:
+        redis_client.srem(client_set_key, client_id)
+        redis_client.delete(client_key)
+        if (redis_client.scard(client_set_key) or 0) == 0:
+            redis_client.delete(client_set_key)
+            redis_client.delete(metadata_key)
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.warning("Timeshift stats unregister failed: %s", exc)
+
+
+def _open_upstream(url, user_agent, range_header):
+    """Open upstream HTTP; redirects are followed (XC load-balancer nodes)."""
+    # identity: raw peek bytes are not gzip-transparent.
+    headers = {"Accept-Encoding": "identity"}
+    if user_agent:
+        headers["User-Agent"] = user_agent
+    if range_header:
+        headers["Range"] = range_header
+    return requests.get(
+        url,
+        headers=headers,
+        stream=True,
+        timeout=ConfigHelper.connection_timeout(),
+    )
+
+
+_FORMAT_CACHE_KEY = "timeshift:format_idx:{}"
+_FORMAT_CACHE_TTL = 3600  # 1 hour
+
+
+def _get_cached_format_index(account_id):
+    """Index of the URL shape that last worked for this account, or None."""
+    if account_id is None:
+        return None
+    return cache.get(_FORMAT_CACHE_KEY.format(account_id))
+
+
+def _set_cached_format_index(account_id, index):
+    if account_id is None:
+        return
+    cache.set(_FORMAT_CACHE_KEY.format(account_id), index, _FORMAT_CACHE_TTL)
+
+
+def _passthrough_response(status, content_range=None):
+    """A terminal response handed straight to the client (no streaming).
+
+    Marked so the failover loop and reuse path return it verbatim instead of
+    cascading other URL shapes or failing over to another provider.
+    """
+    response = HttpResponse(status=status)
+    if content_range:
+        response["Content-Range"] = content_range
+    response.timeshift_passthrough = True
+    return response
+
+
+def _stream_from_provider(
+    *,
+    candidate_urls,
+    user_agent,
+    range_header,
+    virtual_channel_id,
+    client_id,
+    client_ip,
+    user,
+    channel_display_name,
+    timestamp_utc,
+    channel_logo_id,
+    m3u_profile_id,
+    debug,
+    account_id=None,
+    redis_client=None,
+    release_cb=None,
+    pool_session_id=None,
+):
+    """Try each upstream URL until one returns streamable MPEG-TS.
+
+    Sets ``timeshift_decisive`` on auth/ban-class failures (401/403/406) so the
+    failover loop skips the rest of that account's streams. ``release_cb`` frees
+    the provider slot when the streaming response is closed.
+    """
+    chunk_size = max(ConfigHelper.chunk_size(), 262144)
+    if release_cb is None:
+        release_cb = lambda: None  # noqa: E731
+
+    cached_index = _get_cached_format_index(account_id)
+    if cached_index is not None and 0 <= cached_index < len(candidate_urls):
+        ordered_urls = [candidate_urls[cached_index]] + [
+            u for i, u in enumerate(candidate_urls) if i != cached_index
+        ]
+        original_indices = [cached_index] + [
+            i for i in range(len(candidate_urls)) if i != cached_index
+        ]
+    else:
+        ordered_urls = list(candidate_urls)
+        original_indices = list(range(len(candidate_urls)))
+
+    # Peek for MPEG-TS sync; some providers return HTTP 200 with PHP/HTML errors.
+    upstream = None
+    last_status = None
+    last_url = ordered_urls[0]
+    winning_index = None
+    decisive_failure = False
+    for url, orig_idx in zip(ordered_urls, original_indices):
+        try:
+            response = _open_upstream(url, user_agent, range_header)
+        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as exc:
+            logger.error(
+                "Timeshift provider unreachable (%s): %s",
+                _redact_url(url), type(exc).__name__,
+            )
+            return HttpResponseBadRequest("Provider connection error")
+        last_status = response.status_code
+        last_url = url
+        if debug:
+            logger.debug(
+                "Timeshift cascade[%d]: status=%d type=%s url=%s",
+                orig_idx, response.status_code,
+                response.headers.get("Content-Type", "?"),
+                _redact_url(url),
+            )
+        if response.status_code == 416:
+            # Range Not Satisfiable: a seek/tail probe past EOF. Hand it back to
+            # the client verbatim. Byte offsets are file-specific, so trying
+            # other URL shapes or failing over to another provider is pointless
+            # and only multiplies upstream connections.
+            content_range = response.headers.get("Content-Range")
+            response.close()
+            return _passthrough_response(416, content_range)
+        if response.status_code in (200, 206):
+            peek = response.raw.read(1024)
+            sync_offset = find_ts_sync(peek) if peek else -1
+            if sync_offset >= 0:
+                response._peek_data = peek[sync_offset:]
+                upstream = response
+                winning_index = orig_idx
+                break
+            # A 206 to a Range request legitimately starts mid-packet, so the
+            # sync byte rarely lands at offset 0. Trust the partial status and
+            # content type rather than the sync probe; only a full 200 carrying
+            # a PHP/HTML error page must be rejected here.
+            content_type = response.headers.get("Content-Type", "")
+            is_partial = response.status_code == 206 and bool(range_header)
+            if is_partial and peek and "html" not in content_type and "json" not in content_type:
+                response._peek_data = peek
+                upstream = response
+                winning_index = orig_idx
+                break
+            snippet = peek[:200].decode("utf-8", errors="replace") if peek else "(empty)"
+            logger.warning(
+                "Timeshift upstream returned %d but no TS sync in first %d "
+                "bytes (likely PHP error): %s, url=%s",
+                response.status_code,
+                len(peek) if peek else 0,
+                snippet.replace("\n", " ")[:120],
+                _redact_url(url),
+            )
+            response.close()
+            last_status = 404  # Treat as soft rejection for cascade
+            continue
+        response.close()
+        # Auth/ban-class statuses stop trying more shapes on this account; 5xx does not.
+        code = response.status_code
+        if code in (401, 403, 406) or 300 <= code < 400:
+            decisive_failure = True
+            break
+
+    if winning_index is not None:
+        _set_cached_format_index(account_id, winning_index)
+
+    if upstream is None:
+        logger.error("Timeshift upstream rejected: status=%s url=%s",
+                     last_status, _redact_url(last_url))
+        # Map 404/403 to meaningful client responses; other failures stay 400.
+        if last_status == 404:
+            failure = HttpResponseNotFound("Catch-up not available yet")
+        elif last_status == 403:
+            failure = HttpResponseForbidden("Provider denied access")
+        else:
+            failure = HttpResponseBadRequest("Provider error")
+        failure.timeshift_decisive = decisive_failure
+        return failure
+
+    content_type = upstream.headers.get("Content-Type", "video/mp2t")
+    content_range = upstream.headers.get("Content-Range", "")
+    status = upstream.status_code
+
+    _store_pool_content_length(redis_client, pool_session_id, upstream)
+    _store_pool_serving_range(redis_client, pool_session_id, range_header)
+
+    _register_stats_client(
+        redis_client,
+        virtual_channel_id,
+        client_id,
+        client_ip,
+        user_agent,
+        user,
+        channel_display_name=channel_display_name,
+        timestamp_utc=timestamp_utc,
+        primary_url=last_url,
+        channel_logo_id=channel_logo_id,
+        m3u_profile_id=m3u_profile_id,
+    )
+
+    peek_data = getattr(upstream, "_peek_data", None)
+    chunks_iter = upstream.iter_content(chunk_size=chunk_size)
+    if peek_data:
+        chunks_iter = itertools.chain([peek_data], chunks_iter)
+
+    session_closed = {"done": False}
+
+    def _finish_session(*, close_upstream=False):
+        if session_closed["done"]:
+            return
+        session_closed["done"] = True
+        if close_upstream:
+            try:
+                upstream.close()
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+        _unregister_stats_client(redis_client, virtual_channel_id, client_id)
+        release_cb()
+
+    def stream_generator():
+        last_heartbeat = time.time()
+        bytes_since_heartbeat = 0
+        total_yielded = 0
+        loop_start = time.time()
+        stop_key = RedisKeys.client_stop(virtual_channel_id, client_id)
+        stream_started_logged = False
+        try:
+            for data in chunks_iter:
+                if not data:
+                    continue
+                if debug and not stream_started_logged:
+                    stream_started_logged = True
+                    logger.debug(
+                        "Timeshift stream started: client=%s vid=%s range=%s status=%d",
+                        client_id, virtual_channel_id, range_header or "(none)", status,
+                    )
+                yield data
+                bytes_since_heartbeat += len(data)
+                total_yielded += len(data)
+
+                now = time.time()
+                if redis_client and redis_client.exists(stop_key):
+                    logger.info("Timeshift client %s received stop signal", client_id)
+                    redis_client.delete(stop_key)
+                    break
+                # Refresh stats every 5 seconds.
+                if now - last_heartbeat >= 5:
+                    if debug and total_yielded > 0:
+                        elapsed = now - loop_start
+                        mbps = (total_yielded * 8) / elapsed / 1_000_000 if elapsed > 0 else 0
+                        logger.debug(
+                            "Timeshift streaming: client=%s range=%s total=%d bytes "
+                            "in %.1fs (%.2f Mbps avg)",
+                            client_id, range_header or "(none)",
+                            total_yielded, elapsed, mbps,
+                        )
+                    _heartbeat_stats_client(
+                        redis_client, virtual_channel_id, client_id,
+                        bytes_delta=bytes_since_heartbeat,
+                    )
+                    last_heartbeat = now
+                    bytes_since_heartbeat = 0
+        except GeneratorExit:
+            pass
+        except Exception:
+            logger.exception("Timeshift stream loop error")
+        finally:
+            elapsed = time.time() - loop_start
+            if bytes_since_heartbeat > 0:
+                _heartbeat_stats_client(
+                    redis_client, virtual_channel_id, client_id,
+                    bytes_delta=bytes_since_heartbeat,
+                )
+            if debug and total_yielded > 0:
+                mbps = (total_yielded * 8) / elapsed / 1_000_000 if elapsed > 0 else 0
+                logger.debug(
+                    "Timeshift disconnect: vid=%s client=%s yielded=%d bytes in %.1fs (%.2f Mbps avg)",
+                    virtual_channel_id, client_id, total_yielded, elapsed, mbps,
+                )
+            _finish_session(close_upstream=True)
+
+    stream_iter = _SlotReleasingStream(stream_generator(), _finish_session)
+    response = StreamingHttpResponse(
+        stream_iter,
+        content_type=content_type,
+        status=status,
+    )
+    response["X-Accel-Buffering"] = "no"  # avoid nginx throttling the stream
+    if content_range:
+        response["Content-Range"] = content_range
+    response["Accept-Ranges"] = "bytes"
+    return response
+
+
+def _redact_url(url):
+    """Truncate *url* to ``scheme://host/...`` for safe logging (drops credentials)."""
+    if not url or "://" not in url:
+        return url
+    scheme, rest = url.split("://", 1)
+    if "@" in rest:
+        rest = rest.split("@", 1)[1]
+    host = rest.split("/", 1)[0]
+    return f"{scheme}://{host}/..."
diff --git a/apps/vod/models.py b/apps/vod/models.py
index dd7d1753..f609be81 100644
--- a/apps/vod/models.py
+++ b/apps/vod/models.py
@@ -243,12 +243,12 @@ class M3UMovieRelation(models.Model):
 
     def get_stream_url(self):
         """Get the full stream URL for this movie from this provider"""
-        # Build URL dynamically for XtreamCodes accounts
         if self.m3u_account.account_type == 'XC':
-            from core.xtream_codes import Client as XCClient
-            # Use XC client's URL normalization to handle malformed URLs
-            # (e.g., URLs with /player_api.php or query parameters)
-            normalized_url = XCClient(self.m3u_account.server_url, '', '')._normalize_url(self.m3u_account.server_url)
+            from core.xtream_codes import normalize_server_url
+
+            normalized_url = normalize_server_url(self.m3u_account.server_url)
+            if not normalized_url:
+                return None
             username = self.m3u_account.username
             password = self.m3u_account.password
             return f"{normalized_url}/movie/{username}/{password}/{self.stream_id}.{self.container_extension or 'mp4'}"
@@ -292,13 +292,12 @@ class M3UEpisodeRelation(models.Model):
 
     def get_stream_url(self):
         """Get the full stream URL for this episode from this provider"""
-        from core.xtream_codes import Client as XtreamCodesClient
-
         if self.m3u_account.account_type == 'XC':
-            # For XtreamCodes accounts, build the URL dynamically
-            # Use XC client's URL normalization to handle malformed URLs
-            # (e.g., URLs with /player_api.php or query parameters)
-            normalized_url = XtreamCodesClient(self.m3u_account.server_url, '', '')._normalize_url(self.m3u_account.server_url)
+            from core.xtream_codes import normalize_server_url
+
+            normalized_url = normalize_server_url(self.m3u_account.server_url)
+            if not normalized_url:
+                return None
             username = self.m3u_account.username
             password = self.m3u_account.password
             return f"{normalized_url}/series/{username}/{password}/{self.stream_id}.{self.container_extension or 'mp4'}"
diff --git a/apps/vod/tasks.py b/apps/vod/tasks.py
index 367baff3..66566745 100644
--- a/apps/vod/tasks.py
+++ b/apps/vod/tasks.py
@@ -16,6 +16,27 @@ import re
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 
+def lookup_by_name_year(model, name_year_pairs):
+    """Return {(name, year): row} for rows without TMDB/IMDB IDs.
+
+    Scoped to the names in this batch instead of scanning the full table.
+    """
+    if not name_year_pairs:
+        return {}
+    wanted = set(name_year_pairs)
+    names = {name for name, _ in wanted}
+    found = {}
+    for row in model.objects.filter(
+        tmdb_id__isnull=True,
+        imdb_id__isnull=True,
+        name__in=names,
+    ):
+        key = (row.name, row.year)
+        if key in wanted:
+            found[key] = row
+    return found
+
+
 @shared_task
 def refresh_vod_content(account_id):
     """Refresh VOD content for an M3U account with batch processing for improved performance"""
@@ -176,6 +197,7 @@ def refresh_movies(client, account, categories_by_provider, relations, scan_star
         logger.info(f"Processing movie chunk {chunk_num}/{total_chunks} ({len(chunk)} movies)")
         process_movie_batch(account, chunk, categories_by_provider, relations, scan_start_time)
 
+    del all_movies_data
     logger.info(f"Completed processing all {total_movies} movies in {total_chunks} chunks")
 
 
@@ -230,6 +252,7 @@ def refresh_series(client, account, categories_by_provider, relations, scan_star
         logger.info(f"Processing series chunk {chunk_num}/{total_chunks} ({len(chunk)} series)")
         process_series_batch(account, chunk, categories_by_provider, relations, scan_start_time)
 
+    del all_series_data
     logger.info(f"Completed processing all {total_series} series in {total_chunks} chunks")
 
 
@@ -539,10 +562,12 @@ def process_movie_batch(account, batch, categories, relations, scan_start_time=N
     # Query by name+year for movies without external IDs
     name_year_keys = [k for k in movie_keys.keys() if k.startswith('name_')]
     if name_year_keys:
-        for movie in Movie.objects.filter(tmdb_id__isnull=True, imdb_id__isnull=True):
-            key = f"name_{movie.name}_{movie.year or 'None'}"
-            if key in name_year_keys:
-                existing_movies[key] = movie
+        name_year_pairs = [
+            (movie_keys[k]['props']['name'], movie_keys[k]['props'].get('year'))
+            for k in name_year_keys
+        ]
+        for key_tuple, movie in lookup_by_name_year(Movie, name_year_pairs).items():
+            existing_movies[f"name_{key_tuple[0]}_{key_tuple[1] or 'None'}"] = movie
 
     # Get existing relations
     stream_ids = [data['stream_id'] for data in movie_keys.values()]
@@ -659,12 +684,7 @@ def process_movie_batch(account, batch, categories, relations, scan_start_time=N
                 existing_by_tmdb = {m.tmdb_id: m for m in Movie.objects.filter(tmdb_id__in=tmdb_ids)} if tmdb_ids else {}
                 existing_by_imdb = {m.imdb_id: m for m in Movie.objects.filter(imdb_id__in=imdb_ids)} if imdb_ids else {}
 
-                existing_by_name_year = {}
-                if name_year_pairs:
-                    for movie in Movie.objects.filter(tmdb_id__isnull=True, imdb_id__isnull=True):
-                        key = (movie.name, movie.year)
-                        if key in name_year_pairs:
-                            existing_by_name_year[key] = movie
+                existing_by_name_year = lookup_by_name_year(Movie, name_year_pairs)
 
                 # Check each movie against the bulk query results
                 movies_actually_created = []
@@ -911,10 +931,12 @@ def process_series_batch(account, batch, categories, relations, scan_start_time=
     # Query by name+year for series without external IDs
     name_year_keys = [k for k in series_keys.keys() if k.startswith('name_')]
     if name_year_keys:
-        for series in Series.objects.filter(tmdb_id__isnull=True, imdb_id__isnull=True):
-            key = f"name_{series.name}_{series.year or 'None'}"
-            if key in name_year_keys:
-                existing_series[key] = series
+        name_year_pairs = [
+            (series_keys[k]['props']['name'], series_keys[k]['props'].get('year'))
+            for k in name_year_keys
+        ]
+        for key_tuple, series in lookup_by_name_year(Series, name_year_pairs).items():
+            existing_series[f"name_{key_tuple[0]}_{key_tuple[1] or 'None'}"] = series
 
     # Get existing relations
     series_ids = [data['series_id'] for data in series_keys.values()]
@@ -1023,12 +1045,7 @@ def process_series_batch(account, batch, categories, relations, scan_start_time=
                 existing_by_tmdb = {s.tmdb_id: s for s in Series.objects.filter(tmdb_id__in=tmdb_ids)} if tmdb_ids else {}
                 existing_by_imdb = {s.imdb_id: s for s in Series.objects.filter(imdb_id__in=imdb_ids)} if imdb_ids else {}
 
-                existing_by_name_year = {}
-                if name_year_pairs:
-                    for series in Series.objects.filter(tmdb_id__isnull=True, imdb_id__isnull=True):
-                        key = (series.name, series.year)
-                        if key in name_year_pairs:
-                            existing_by_name_year[key] = series
+                existing_by_name_year = lookup_by_name_year(Series, name_year_pairs)
 
                 # Check each series against the bulk query results
                 series_actually_created = []
diff --git a/core/api_views.py b/core/api_views.py
index ec66d69a..ee7d1db1 100644
--- a/core/api_views.py
+++ b/core/api_views.py
@@ -225,7 +225,8 @@ class ProxySettingsViewSet(viewsets.ViewSet):
                 "buffering_speed": 1.0,
                 "redis_chunk_ttl": 60,
                 "channel_shutdown_delay": 0,
-                "channel_init_grace_period": 5,
+                "channel_init_grace_period": 60,
+                "channel_client_wait_period": 5,
                 "new_client_behind_seconds": 5,
             }
             settings_obj, created = CoreSettings.objects.get_or_create(
diff --git a/core/migrations/0026_add_channel_client_wait_period.py b/core/migrations/0026_add_channel_client_wait_period.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6119eb66
--- /dev/null
+++ b/core/migrations/0026_add_channel_client_wait_period.py
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+from django.db import migrations
+
+PROXY_SETTINGS_KEY = "proxy_settings"
+
+
+def add_channel_client_wait_period(apps, schema_editor):
+    CoreSettings = apps.get_model("core", "CoreSettings")
+
+    try:
+        obj = CoreSettings.objects.get(key=PROXY_SETTINGS_KEY)
+    except CoreSettings.DoesNotExist:
+        return
+
+    value = obj.value if isinstance(obj.value, dict) else {}
+
+    # Add the new client-connect grace period default.
+    value.setdefault("channel_client_wait_period", 5)
+
+    # channel_init_grace_period was repurposed in 0.27.1 as the channel startup
+    # timeout (replacing a hardcoded 10s). Values below the new 60s default are
+    # too short when a channel has many failover streams to cycle through.
+    current_init = value.get("channel_init_grace_period", 5)
+    if current_init < 60:
+        value["channel_init_grace_period"] = 60
+
+    obj.value = value
+    obj.save()
+
+
+def remove_channel_client_wait_period(apps, schema_editor):
+    CoreSettings = apps.get_model("core", "CoreSettings")
+
+    try:
+        obj = CoreSettings.objects.get(key=PROXY_SETTINGS_KEY)
+    except CoreSettings.DoesNotExist:
+        return
+
+    value = obj.value if isinstance(obj.value, dict) else {}
+    value.pop("channel_client_wait_period", None)
+    obj.value = value
+    obj.save()
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+    dependencies = [
+        ("core", "0025_move_preferred_region_and_auto_import_to_system_settings"),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.RunPython(add_channel_client_wait_period, remove_channel_client_wait_period),
+    ]
diff --git a/core/models.py b/core/models.py
index 60be2f0e..676ef02d 100644
--- a/core/models.py
+++ b/core/models.py
@@ -280,8 +280,18 @@ class CoreSettings(models.Model):
             "epg_match_ignore_prefixes": [],
             "epg_match_ignore_suffixes": [],
             "epg_match_ignore_custom": [],
+            # XC catch-up: forced XMLTV lookback (0 = auto-detect, capped at 30).
+            "xmltv_prev_days_override": 0,
         })
 
+    @classmethod
+    def get_xmltv_prev_days_override(cls):
+        """Global XC XMLTV prev_days default (0 = auto-detect from provider archives)."""
+        try:
+            return int(cls.get_epg_settings().get("xmltv_prev_days_override", 0) or 0)
+        except (TypeError, ValueError):
+            return 0
+
     @classmethod
     def _safe_string_list(cls, value):
         """Return a list of strings, filtering out non-list or non-string values."""
@@ -394,7 +404,8 @@ class CoreSettings(models.Model):
             "buffering_speed": 1.0,
             "redis_chunk_ttl": 60,
             "channel_shutdown_delay": 0,
-            "channel_init_grace_period": 5,
+            "channel_init_grace_period": 60,
+            "channel_client_wait_period": 5,
             "new_client_behind_seconds": 5,
         })
 
diff --git a/core/serializers.py b/core/serializers.py
index 1a940f23..1398b194 100644
--- a/core/serializers.py
+++ b/core/serializers.py
@@ -96,7 +96,8 @@ class ProxySettingsSerializer(serializers.Serializer):
     buffering_speed = serializers.FloatField(min_value=0.1, max_value=10.0)
     redis_chunk_ttl = serializers.IntegerField(min_value=10, max_value=3600)
     channel_shutdown_delay = serializers.IntegerField(min_value=0, max_value=300)
-    channel_init_grace_period = serializers.IntegerField(min_value=0, max_value=60)
+    channel_init_grace_period = serializers.IntegerField(min_value=0, max_value=300)
+    channel_client_wait_period = serializers.IntegerField(min_value=0, max_value=300, required=False, default=5)
     new_client_behind_seconds = serializers.IntegerField(min_value=0, max_value=120, required=False, default=5)
 
     def validate_buffering_timeout(self, value):
@@ -120,8 +121,17 @@ class ProxySettingsSerializer(serializers.Serializer):
         return value
 
     def validate_channel_init_grace_period(self, value):
-        if value < 0 or value > 60:
-            raise serializers.ValidationError("Channel init grace period must be between 0 and 60 seconds")
+        if value < 0 or value > 300:
+            raise serializers.ValidationError(
+                "Channel initialization timeout must be between 0 and 300 seconds"
+            )
+        return value
+
+    def validate_channel_client_wait_period(self, value):
+        if value < 0 or value > 300:
+            raise serializers.ValidationError(
+                "Client connect grace period must be between 0 and 300 seconds"
+            )
         return value
 
     def validate_new_client_behind_seconds(self, value):
diff --git a/core/tasks.py b/core/tasks.py
index e9d79d37..a64469b4 100644
--- a/core/tasks.py
+++ b/core/tasks.py
@@ -398,12 +398,16 @@ def scan_and_process_files():
 def _rebuild_programme_indices():
     """Queue index builds for active EPG sources that are missing their DB index."""
     try:
+        from django.db.models import Q
         from apps.epg.tasks import build_programme_index_task
 
         sources = EPGSource.objects.filter(
             is_active=True,
-            programme_index__isnull=True,
-        ).exclude(source_type__in=('dummy', 'schedules_direct'))
+        ).exclude(
+            source_type__in=('dummy', 'schedules_direct')
+        ).filter(
+            Q(index_record__isnull=True) | Q(index_record__data__isnull=True)
+        )
 
         count = 0
         for source in sources:
@@ -796,11 +800,11 @@ def check_for_version_update():
     from packaging import version as pkg_version
     from version import __version__, __timestamp__
     from core.models import SystemNotification
-    from core.utils import send_websocket_notification
+    from core.utils import dispatcharr_http_headers, send_websocket_notification
 
     try:
         is_dev_build = __timestamp__ is not None
-        DISPATCHARR_HEADERS = {'User-Agent': f'Dispatcharr/{__version__}'}
+        DISPATCHARR_HEADERS = dispatcharr_http_headers(content_type=None)
 
         if is_dev_build:
             # Check Docker Hub for newer dev builds
diff --git a/core/tests.py b/core/tests.py
index e7f45c5a..2af52f07 100644
--- a/core/tests.py
+++ b/core/tests.py
@@ -1,21 +1,46 @@
 from unittest.mock import patch, MagicMock
 
-from django.test import TestCase
+from django.test import TestCase, SimpleTestCase
 
-from apps.epg.models import EPGSource
+from apps.epg.models import EPGSource, EPGSourceIndex
 from core.models import CoreSettings, DVR_SETTINGS_KEY, EPG_SETTINGS_KEY
 
 
+class DispatcharrUserAgentTests(TestCase):
+    @patch('version.__version__', '1.2.3')
+    def test_dispatcharr_user_agent(self):
+        from core.utils import dispatcharr_user_agent
+        self.assertEqual(dispatcharr_user_agent(), 'Dispatcharr/1.2.3')
+
+    def test_dispatcharr_dvr_user_agent(self):
+        from core.utils import dispatcharr_dvr_user_agent
+        self.assertEqual(dispatcharr_dvr_user_agent(42), 'Dispatcharr-DVR/recording-42')
+
+    @patch('version.__version__', '1.2.3')
+    def test_dispatcharr_http_headers_with_token(self):
+        from core.utils import dispatcharr_http_headers
+        headers = dispatcharr_http_headers(token='tok123')
+        self.assertEqual(headers, {
+            'User-Agent': 'Dispatcharr/1.2.3',
+            'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+            'token': 'tok123',
+        })
+
+    @patch('version.__version__', '1.2.3')
+    def test_dispatcharr_http_headers_without_content_type(self):
+        from core.utils import dispatcharr_http_headers
+        self.assertEqual(
+            dispatcharr_http_headers(content_type=None),
+            {'User-Agent': 'Dispatcharr/1.2.3'},
+        )
+
+
 class ProgrammeIndexRebuildTests(TestCase):
     def test_startup_rebuild_does_not_lock_out_queued_build_task(self):
-        EPGSource.objects.update(
-            programme_index={"channels": {}, "interleaved_channels": []}
-        )
         source = EPGSource.objects.create(
             name="Missing Index",
             source_type="xmltv",
             is_active=True,
-            programme_index=None,
         )
 
         class FakeRedis:
@@ -272,3 +297,14 @@ class DropDBCommandTlsTest(TestCase):
             host='localhost', port=5432,
             autocommit=True,
         )
+
+
+class MallocTrimTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def test_trim_is_noop_when_libc_has_no_malloc_trim(self):
+        from core.utils import trim_c_allocator_heap
+
+        fake_libc = MagicMock(spec=[])
+        with patch('ctypes.util.find_library', return_value='libc.so.6'), patch(
+            'ctypes.CDLL', return_value=fake_libc
+        ):
+            self.assertFalse(trim_c_allocator_heap())
diff --git a/core/utils.py b/core/utils.py
index 6a13c472..16d9ed85 100644
--- a/core/utils.py
+++ b/core/utils.py
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import json
 import redis
 import logging
 import time
@@ -7,7 +8,6 @@ from pathlib import Path
 import re
 from django.conf import settings
 from redis.exceptions import ConnectionError, TimeoutError
-from django.core.cache import cache
 from asgiref.sync import async_to_sync
 from channels.layers import get_channel_layer
 from django.core.validators import URLValidator
@@ -21,6 +21,33 @@ logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 # Import the command detector
 from .command_utils import is_management_command
 
+
+def dispatcharr_user_agent():
+    """Return the standard Dispatcharr User-Agent string (Dispatcharr/{version})."""
+    from version import __version__
+    return f'Dispatcharr/{__version__}'
+
+
+def dispatcharr_dvr_user_agent(recording_id):
+    """Return the User-Agent string used by DVR FFmpeg clients for a recording."""
+    return f'Dispatcharr-DVR/recording-{recording_id}'
+
+
+def dispatcharr_http_headers(*, token=None, content_type='application/json'):
+    """
+    Build HTTP headers for outbound Dispatcharr requests.
+
+    content_type=None omits Content-Type (e.g. simple GET proxies).
+    token is included when authenticating with Schedules Direct.
+    """
+    headers = {'User-Agent': dispatcharr_user_agent()}
+    if content_type:
+        headers['Content-Type'] = content_type
+    if token:
+        headers['token'] = token
+    return headers
+
+
 def natural_sort_key(text):
     """
     Convert a string into a list of string and number chunks for natural sorting.
@@ -44,6 +71,46 @@ def natural_sort_key(text):
 
     return [convert(c) for c in re.split('([0-9]+)', text)]
 
+
+def custom_properties_as_dict(value):
+    """
+    Normalize a JSONField-backed custom_properties value into a dict.
+
+    Historical rows (TextField era and early JSONField migration) may store a
+    JSON-encoded string instead of an object. API clients can also submit a
+    string value because JSONField accepts any JSON type. Call this before
+    reading or merging custom_properties.
+    """
+    if isinstance(value, dict):
+        return value
+    if isinstance(value, str):
+        try:
+            parsed = json.loads(value)
+        except (ValueError, TypeError):
+            logger.warning(
+                "custom_properties stored as non-JSON string; ignoring: %r",
+                value[:100],
+            )
+            return {}
+        return parsed if isinstance(parsed, dict) else {}
+    if value is None:
+        return {}
+    return {}
+
+
+def ensure_custom_properties_dict(value):
+    """
+    Return a dict for read/merge/bulk-write paths. Dict values pass through
+    without re-parsing. Use model ``save()`` (not this) as the canonical
+    normalizer for ORM writes that go through ``save()``.
+    """
+    if isinstance(value, dict):
+        return value
+    if value is None:
+        return {}
+    return custom_properties_as_dict(value)
+
+
 class RedisClient:
     _client = None
     _buffer = None
@@ -244,6 +311,15 @@ def release_task_lock(task_name, id):
     redis_client.delete(lock_id)
 
 
+def is_task_lock_held(task_name, id):
+    """Return True when another worker holds the task lock (read-only check)."""
+    redis_client = RedisClient.get_client()
+    if redis_client is None:
+        return False
+    lock_id = f"task_lock_{task_name}_{id}"
+    return bool(redis_client.exists(lock_id))
+
+
 class TaskLockRenewer:
     """Periodically renews a Redis task lock to prevent expiry during long-running tasks.
 
@@ -470,13 +546,34 @@ def monitor_memory_usage(func):
         return result
     return wrapper
 
-def cleanup_memory(log_usage=False, force_collection=True):
+def trim_c_allocator_heap():
+    """Return unused C heap pages to the OS where supported (glibc malloc_trim)."""
+    try:
+        import ctypes
+        import ctypes.util
+
+        libc_name = ctypes.util.find_library("c")
+        if not libc_name:
+            return False
+        libc = ctypes.CDLL(libc_name)
+        if not hasattr(libc, "malloc_trim"):
+            return False
+        libc.malloc_trim(0)
+        return True
+    except Exception:
+        logger.debug("malloc_trim unavailable or failed", exc_info=True)
+        return False
+
+
+def cleanup_memory(log_usage=False, force_collection=True, trim_heap=False):
     """
     Comprehensive memory cleanup function to reduce memory footprint
 
     Args:
         log_usage: Whether to log memory usage before and after cleanup
         force_collection: Whether to force garbage collection
+        trim_heap: Return freed C heap pages to the OS. Only use after DB
+            connections are closed (e.g. Celery task_postrun).
     """
     logger.trace("Starting memory cleanup django memory cleanup")
     # Skip logging if log level is not set to debug or more verbose (like trace)
@@ -511,8 +608,33 @@ def cleanup_memory(log_usage=False, force_collection=True):
             logger.debug(f"Memory after cleanup: {after_mem:.2f} MB (change: {after_mem-before_mem:.2f} MB)")
         except (ImportError, Exception):
             pass
+    if trim_heap:
+        trim_c_allocator_heap()
     logger.trace("Memory cleanup complete for django")
 
+
+def spawn_memory_trim(close_connections=False):
+    """Reclaim a request's heap pages: GC, then return freed C pages to the OS.
+
+    On gevent uWSGI workers the trim runs in a spawned greenlet so it never
+    blocks the caller; Celery prefork workers (no gevent hub) run it inline.
+    Set close_connections=True when called from a streaming generator's teardown
+    so the pooled DB connection is released first.
+    """
+    def _run():
+        cleanup_memory(force_collection=True, trim_heap=True)
+
+    if close_connections:
+        from django.db import close_old_connections
+        close_old_connections()
+
+    if _is_gevent_monkey_patched():
+        import gevent
+        gevent.spawn(_run)
+    else:
+        _run()
+
+
 def safe_upload_path(filename: str, base_dir) -> str:
     """Return a safe absolute path for an uploaded file within base_dir.
 
@@ -587,6 +709,8 @@ def validate_flexible_url(value):
         raise ValidationError("Enter a valid URL.")
 
 def dispatch_event_system(event_type, channel_id=None, channel_name=None, **details):
+    from django.db import close_old_connections
+
     try:
         from apps.connect.utils import trigger_event
         from apps.channels.models import Channel, Stream
@@ -660,9 +784,48 @@ def dispatch_event_system(event_type, channel_id=None, channel_name=None, **deta
 
         trigger_event(event_type, payload)
 
-    except Exception as e:
+    except Exception:
         # Don't fail main path if connect dispatch fails
         pass
+    finally:
+        close_old_connections()
+
+
+def _dispatch_system_event_integrations(
+    event_type, channel_id=None, channel_name=None, **details
+):
+    """
+    Run Connect subscriptions and plugin event hooks without blocking the caller.
+
+    On gevent uWSGI workers, dispatch runs in a spawned greenlet so slow webhooks,
+    scripts, or plugin handlers cannot stall live-proxy teardown or streaming paths.
+    Celery prefork workers (gevent patched but no hub) run synchronously instead.
+    """
+
+    def _run():
+        try:
+            dispatch_event_system(
+                event_type,
+                channel_id=channel_id,
+                channel_name=channel_name,
+                **details,
+            )
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(
+                "Failed to dispatch Connect/plugin handlers for event %s: %s",
+                event_type,
+                e,
+            )
+
+    if _should_use_sync_websocket_send():
+        _run()
+    elif _is_gevent_monkey_patched():
+        import gevent
+
+        gevent.spawn(_run)
+    else:
+        _run()
+
 
 def log_system_event(event_type, channel_id=None, channel_name=None, **details):
     """
@@ -679,6 +842,7 @@ def log_system_event(event_type, channel_id=None, channel_name=None, **details):
                         stream_url='http://...', user='admin')
     """
     from core.models import SystemEvent, CoreSettings
+    from django.db import close_old_connections
 
     try:
         # Create the event
@@ -689,8 +853,13 @@ def log_system_event(event_type, channel_id=None, channel_name=None, **details):
             details=details
         )
 
-        # Trigger connect integrations for specific events
-        dispatch_event_system(event_type, channel_id=channel_id, channel_name=channel_name, **details)
+        # Connect integrations and plugin event hooks (non-blocking on gevent uWSGI)
+        _dispatch_system_event_integrations(
+            event_type,
+            channel_id=channel_id,
+            channel_name=channel_name,
+            **details,
+        )
 
         # Get max events from settings (default 100)
         try:
@@ -714,6 +883,10 @@ def log_system_event(event_type, channel_id=None, channel_name=None, **details):
     except Exception as e:
         # Don't let event logging break the main application
         logger.error(f"Failed to log system event {event_type}: {e}")
+    finally:
+        # geventpool keeps checked-out connections until close(); release promptly
+        # when logging from proxy greenlets/threads outside a normal request cycle.
+        close_old_connections()
 
 
 def _send_async(channel_layer, group, message):
diff --git a/core/xtream_codes.py b/core/xtream_codes.py
index 195d4428..bcbe22e2 100644
--- a/core/xtream_codes.py
+++ b/core/xtream_codes.py
@@ -5,6 +5,26 @@ import json
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
+
+def normalize_server_url(url):
+    """Normalize server URL: strip XC API endpoints and query params, preserve base path."""
+    if not url:
+        return url
+
+    from urllib.parse import urlparse, urlunparse
+
+    parsed = urlparse(url.strip())
+    path = parsed.path.rstrip('/')
+
+    # XC API endpoints are always .php files; legitimate base paths never are.
+    # Stripping the trailing segment when it ends in .php handles any pasted API URL.
+    last_segment = path.rsplit('/', 1)[-1]
+    if last_segment.endswith('.php'):
+        path = path[:-(len(last_segment) + 1)] if '/' in path else ''
+
+    return urlunparse((parsed.scheme, parsed.netloc, path, '', '', ''))
+
+
 class Client:
     """Xtream Codes API Client with robust error handling"""
 
@@ -43,22 +63,10 @@ class Client:
         self.server_info = None
 
     def _normalize_url(self, url):
-        """Normalize server URL: strip XC API endpoints and query params, preserve base path."""
-        if not url:
+        normalized = normalize_server_url(url)
+        if not normalized:
             raise ValueError("Server URL cannot be empty")
-
-        from urllib.parse import urlparse, urlunparse
-
-        parsed = urlparse(url.strip())
-        path = parsed.path.rstrip('/')
-
-        # XC API endpoints are always .php files; legitimate base paths never are.
-        # Stripping the trailing segment when it ends in .php handles any pasted API URL.
-        last_segment = path.rsplit('/', 1)[-1]
-        if last_segment.endswith('.php'):
-            path = path[:-(len(last_segment) + 1)] if '/' in path else ''
-
-        return urlunparse((parsed.scheme, parsed.netloc, path, '', '', ''))
+        return normalized
 
     def _make_request(self, endpoint, params=None):
         """Make request with detailed error handling"""
diff --git a/dispatcharr/celery.py b/dispatcharr/celery.py
index 7ce0ab29..69bb1221 100644
--- a/dispatcharr/celery.py
+++ b/dispatcharr/celery.py
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 import os
 from celery import Celery
 import logging
-from celery.signals import task_postrun, worker_ready
+from celery.signals import task_postrun, task_prerun, worker_process_init, worker_ready
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
@@ -42,13 +42,26 @@ app.autodiscover_tasks()
 # Plugins live outside INSTALLED_APPS, so autodiscover_tasks() never imports
 # them. Without an eager import, workers reject plugin @shared_tasks with
 # "Received unregistered task" until a lazy event import warms the module.
-@worker_ready.connect(weak=False)
-def discover_plugins_on_worker_ready(**_kwargs):
+# Discovery runs in worker_process_init (each prefork child / thread worker)
+# rather than worker_ready (the long-lived arbiter) so the parent process
+# never opens DB connections that autoscale children would inherit via fork().
+@worker_process_init.connect(weak=False)
+def init_worker_process(**_kwargs):
+    from django.db import connections
+
+    # Standard Celery + Django guidance for prefork pools: discard any
+    # connection state inherited from the parent across fork().
+    try:
+        connections.close_all()
+    except Exception:
+        logger.warning("Failed to close inherited DB connections after fork", exc_info=True)
+
     try:
         from apps.plugins.loader import PluginManager
         PluginManager.get().discover_plugins(sync_db=False)
     except Exception:
-        logger.exception("plugin discovery on worker_ready failed")
+        logger.exception("plugin discovery on worker_process_init failed")
+
 
 # Use environment variable for log level with fallback to INFO
 CELERY_LOG_LEVEL = os.environ.get('DISPATCHARR_LOG_LEVEL', 'INFO').upper()
@@ -68,18 +81,30 @@ app.conf.task_routes = {
     'apps.channels.tasks.run_recording': {'queue': 'dvr'},
 }
 
+
+@task_prerun.connect
+def reset_db_connection_before_task(**kwargs):
+    """Discard stale DB connections before each task (Celery workers are long-lived)."""
+    from django.db import close_old_connections
+
+    try:
+        close_old_connections()
+    except Exception:
+        pass
+
+
 # Add memory cleanup after task completion
 @task_postrun.connect  # Use the imported signal
 def cleanup_task_memory(**kwargs):
     """Clean up memory and database connections after each task completes"""
-    from django.db import connection
+    from django.db import close_old_connections
 
     # Get task name from kwargs
     task_name = kwargs.get('task').name if kwargs.get('task') else ''
 
-    # Close database connection for this Celery worker process
+    # Return all DB connections to the pool in a clean state
     try:
-        connection.close()
+        close_old_connections()
     except Exception:
         pass
 
@@ -87,6 +112,7 @@ def cleanup_task_memory(**kwargs):
     memory_intensive_tasks = [
         'apps.m3u.tasks.refresh_single_m3u_account',
         'apps.m3u.tasks.refresh_m3u_accounts',
+        'apps.m3u.tasks.refresh_m3u_groups',
         'apps.m3u.tasks.process_m3u_batch',
         'apps.m3u.tasks.process_xc_category',
         'apps.m3u.tasks.sync_auto_channels',
@@ -94,10 +120,13 @@ def cleanup_task_memory(**kwargs):
         'apps.epg.tasks.refresh_all_epg_data',
         'apps.epg.tasks.parse_programs_for_source',
         'apps.epg.tasks.parse_programs_for_tvg_id',
+        'apps.epg.tasks.build_programme_index_task',
         'apps.channels.tasks.match_epg_channels',
         'apps.channels.tasks.match_selected_channels_epg',
         'apps.channels.tasks.match_single_channel_epg',
-        'core.tasks.rehash_streams'
+        'core.tasks.rehash_streams',
+        'apps.vod.tasks.refresh_vod_content',
+        'apps.vod.tasks.batch_refresh_series_episodes',
     ]
 
     # Check if this is a memory-intensive task
@@ -106,7 +135,7 @@ def cleanup_task_memory(**kwargs):
         from core.utils import cleanup_memory
 
         # Use the comprehensive cleanup function
-        cleanup_memory(log_usage=True, force_collection=True)
+        cleanup_memory(log_usage=True, force_collection=True, trim_heap=True)
 
         # Log memory usage if psutil is installed
         try:
diff --git a/dispatcharr/db/__init__.py b/dispatcharr/db/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e69de29b
diff --git a/dispatcharr/db/backends/__init__.py b/dispatcharr/db/backends/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e69de29b
diff --git a/dispatcharr/db/backends/postgresql_psycopg3/__init__.py b/dispatcharr/db/backends/postgresql_psycopg3/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e69de29b
diff --git a/dispatcharr/db/backends/postgresql_psycopg3/base.py b/dispatcharr/db/backends/postgresql_psycopg3/base.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..098a01f4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dispatcharr/db/backends/postgresql_psycopg3/base.py
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+try:
+    import psycopg
+except ImportError as e:
+    from django.core.exceptions import ImproperlyConfigured
+
+    raise ImproperlyConfigured("Error loading psycopg3 module: %s" % e) from e
+
+from django.db.backends.postgresql.base import DatabaseWrapper as OriginalDatabaseWrapper
+from django_db_geventpool.backends.base import DatabaseWrapperMixin
+
+from .pool import DatabaseConnectionPool
+
+
+class PostgresConnectionPool(DatabaseConnectionPool):
+    DBERROR = psycopg.DatabaseError
+
+    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
+        self.connect = kwargs.pop("connect", psycopg.connect)
+        self.connection = None
+        maxsize = kwargs.pop("MAX_CONNS", 4)
+        reuse = kwargs.pop("REUSE_CONNS", maxsize)
+        max_lifetime = kwargs.pop("CONN_MAX_LIFETIME", None)
+        self.args = args
+        self.kwargs = kwargs
+        self.kwargs["client_encoding"] = "UTF8"
+        super().__init__(maxsize, reuse, max_lifetime=max_lifetime)
+
+    def create_connection(self):
+        return self.connect(*self.args, **self.kwargs)
+
+    def check_usable(self, connection):
+        connection.cursor().execute("SELECT 1")
+
+
+class DatabaseWrapper(DatabaseWrapperMixin, OriginalDatabaseWrapper):
+    pool_class = PostgresConnectionPool
+    INTRANS = psycopg.pq.TransactionStatus.INTRANS
+
+    def get_connection_params(self) -> dict:
+        from dispatcharr.db.process_label import db_application_name
+
+        conn_params = super().get_connection_params()
+        conn_params["application_name"] = db_application_name()
+        for attr in ("MAX_CONNS", "REUSE_CONNS", "CONN_MAX_LIFETIME"):
+            if attr in self.settings_dict["OPTIONS"]:
+                conn_params[attr] = self.settings_dict["OPTIONS"][attr]
+        return conn_params
diff --git a/dispatcharr/db/backends/postgresql_psycopg3/pool.py b/dispatcharr/db/backends/postgresql_psycopg3/pool.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8d50a2ae
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dispatcharr/db/backends/postgresql_psycopg3/pool.py
@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+"""geventpool with bounded connection lifetime.
+
+django-db-geventpool keeps warm connections open indefinitely. psycopg3 accumulates
+cache on long-lived handles. We close and replace after
+CONN_MAX_LIFETIME rather than recycling uWSGI workers, which would interrupt
+live stream backends.
+"""
+import logging
+import time
+
+try:
+    from gevent import queue
+except ImportError:
+    from eventlet import queue
+
+from django_db_geventpool.backends.pool import DatabaseConnectionPool as BasePool
+
+logger = logging.getLogger("django.geventpool")
+
+
+class DatabaseConnectionPool(BasePool):
+    def __init__(self, maxsize: int = 100, reuse: int = 100, max_lifetime: float | None = None):
+        super().__init__(maxsize, reuse)
+        self.max_lifetime = max_lifetime
+
+    def _stamp_connection(self, conn) -> None:
+        conn._dispatcharr_pool_created_at = time.monotonic()
+
+    def _connection_expired(self, conn) -> bool:
+        if not self.max_lifetime:
+            return False
+        created_at = getattr(conn, "_dispatcharr_pool_created_at", None)
+        if created_at is None:
+            return False
+        return (time.monotonic() - created_at) >= self.max_lifetime
+
+    def _close_connection(self, conn) -> None:
+        try:
+            conn.close()
+        except Exception:
+            logger.debug("Error closing pool connection", exc_info=True)
+        finally:
+            self._conns.discard(conn)
+
+    def get(self):
+        conn = None
+        try:
+            if self.size >= self.maxsize or self.pool.qsize():
+                conn = self.pool.get()
+            else:
+                conn = self.pool.get_nowait()
+
+            if conn is not None and self._connection_expired(conn):
+                logger.debug(
+                    "DB connection expired after %ss, replacing",
+                    int(self.max_lifetime),
+                )
+                self._close_connection(conn)
+                conn = None
+            elif conn is not None:
+                try:
+                    self.check_usable(conn)
+                    logger.trace("DB connection reused")
+                except self.DBERROR:
+                    logger.debug("DB connection was closed, creating a new one")
+                    self._close_connection(conn)
+                    conn = None
+        except queue.Empty:
+            conn = None
+            logger.trace("DB connection queue empty, creating a new one")
+
+        if conn is None:
+            conn = self.create_connection()
+            self._stamp_connection(conn)
+            self._conns.add(conn)
+
+        return conn
+
+    def put(self, item):
+        if self._connection_expired(item):
+            logger.debug(
+                "DB connection expired after %ss on return, closing",
+                int(self.max_lifetime),
+            )
+            self._close_connection(item)
+            return
+
+        try:
+            self.pool.put_nowait(item)
+            logger.trace("DB connection returned to the pool")
+        except queue.Full:
+            self._close_connection(item)
diff --git a/dispatcharr/db/process_label.py b/dispatcharr/db/process_label.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..137d3b21
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dispatcharr/db/process_label.py
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+"""Label Postgres connections by Dispatcharr process role (for pg_stat_activity)."""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import os
+import sys
+
+
+def _is_uwsgi_worker() -> bool:
+    """True when running inside a uWSGI worker (not master or a non-uWSGI process)."""
+    try:
+        import uwsgi
+    except ImportError:
+        return False
+    return uwsgi.worker_id() > 0
+
+
+def get_process_role(argv: list[str] | None = None) -> str:
+    argv = argv if argv is not None else sys.argv
+    argv0 = os.path.basename(argv[0]) if argv else ""
+    cmdline = " ".join(argv)
+
+    if "celery" in argv0 or any("celery" in arg for arg in argv):
+        if "beat" in cmdline:
+            return "celery-beat"
+        if "-Q" in argv:
+            try:
+                if "dvr" in argv[argv.index("-Q") + 1]:
+                    return "celery-dvr"
+            except (IndexError, ValueError):
+                pass
+        return "celery-worker"
+    if "daphne" in argv0:
+        return "daphne"
+    if argv0 == "manage.py" and len(argv) > 1:
+        return f"manage-{argv[1]}"
+    if _is_uwsgi_worker() or argv0 == "uwsgi":
+        return "uwsgi"
+    return "django"
+
+
+def uses_geventpool_database_backend(argv: list[str] | None = None) -> bool:
+    """
+    True for uWSGI/Daphne/manage (gevent or request-scoped pooling).
+
+    Celery prefork/thread workers must use Django's standard PostgreSQL backend:
+    django-db-geventpool keeps a process-wide warm-connection pool that fork()
+    duplicates across autoscale children, which corrupts Postgres session state.
+    """
+    return get_process_role(argv) not in ("celery-worker", "celery-dvr", "celery-beat")
+
+
+def db_application_name() -> str:
+    return f"Dispatcharr-{get_process_role()}-{os.getpid()}"
diff --git a/dispatcharr/settings.py b/dispatcharr/settings.py
index 51d5bc49..5b8de973 100644
--- a/dispatcharr/settings.py
+++ b/dispatcharr/settings.py
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ from datetime import timedelta
 from urllib.parse import quote_plus
 from django.core.exceptions import ImproperlyConfigured
 
+from dispatcharr.db.process_label import db_application_name, uses_geventpool_database_backend
+
 
 def _validate_tls_cert_paths(paths, service_name):
     """Validate that configured TLS certificate file paths exist on disk.
@@ -99,6 +101,7 @@ INSTALLED_APPS = [
     "django_filters",
     "django_celery_beat",
     "apps.plugins",
+    "apps.timeshift.apps.TimeshiftConfig",
 ]
 
 # EPG Processing optimization settings
@@ -114,6 +117,12 @@ XC_PROFILE_REFRESH_DELAY = float(os.environ.get('XC_PROFILE_REFRESH_DELAY', '2.5
 # Database optimization settings
 DATABASE_STATEMENT_TIMEOUT = 300  # Seconds before timing out long-running queries
 DATABASE_CONN_MAX_AGE = 0  # geventpool intercepts close(); pool handles reuse
+# Pooled connections are closed and replaced after this many seconds (per worker).
+# psycopg3 cache grows on long-lived handles; rotating bounds RAM without recycling
+# uWSGI workers (which would interrupt live streams). Reuse within the window keeps
+# the warm-pool performance win over opening a new TCP session every request.
+# Override via DATABASE_POOL_CONN_MAX_LIFETIME; set 0 to disable. Default 600 (10 min).
+DATABASE_POOL_CONN_MAX_LIFETIME = int(os.environ.get("DATABASE_POOL_CONN_MAX_LIFETIME", "600"))
 
 # Disable atomic requests for performance-sensitive views
 ATOMIC_REQUESTS = False
@@ -221,23 +230,39 @@ if os.getenv("DB_ENGINE", None) == "sqlite":
         }
     }
 else:
+    _use_geventpool_db = uses_geventpool_database_backend()
+    _pg_options = {"pool": False} if _use_geventpool_db else {
+        "application_name": db_application_name(),
+    }
+    if _use_geventpool_db:
+        _pg_options.update({
+            "MAX_CONNS": 8,   # Per-worker pool size; 4 workers × 8 = 32 total < pg max_connections=100
+            "REUSE_CONNS": 3, # Connections to keep warm between requests
+            "CONN_MAX_LIFETIME": DATABASE_POOL_CONN_MAX_LIFETIME or None,
+        })
+
     DATABASES = {
         "default": {
-            "ENGINE": "django_db_geventpool.backends.postgresql_psycopg3",
+            "ENGINE": (
+                "dispatcharr.db.backends.postgresql_psycopg3"
+                if _use_geventpool_db
+                else "django.db.backends.postgresql"
+            ),
             "NAME": os.environ.get("POSTGRES_DB", "dispatcharr"),
             "USER": os.environ.get("POSTGRES_USER", "dispatch"),
             "PASSWORD": os.environ.get("POSTGRES_PASSWORD", "secret"),
             "HOST": os.environ.get("POSTGRES_HOST", "localhost"),
             "PORT": int(os.environ.get("POSTGRES_PORT", 5432)),
             "CONN_MAX_AGE": DATABASE_CONN_MAX_AGE,
-            "OPTIONS": {
-                "MAX_CONNS": 8,   # Per-worker pool size; 4 workers × 8 = 32 total < pg max_connections=100
-                "REUSE_CONNS": 3, # Connections to keep warm between requests
-                "pool": False,    # Disable Django's native psycopg3 pool; geventpool manages connections
-            },
+            "OPTIONS": _pg_options,
         }
     }
 
+    if not _use_geventpool_db:
+        print(
+            f"PostgreSQL: standard backend for Celery ({_pg_options.get('application_name')})"
+        )
+
     if POSTGRES_SSL:
         _validate_tls_cert_paths([
             ("POSTGRES_SSL_CA_CERT", POSTGRES_SSL_CA_CERT),
@@ -557,6 +582,12 @@ LOGGING = {
             "level": LOG_LEVEL,  # Use configured log level for scheduler logs
             "propagate": False,
         },
+        # geventpool connection lifecycle
+        "django.geventpool": {
+            "handlers": ["console"],
+            "level": LOG_LEVEL,
+            "propagate": False,
+        },
         # Add any other loggers you need to capture TRACE logs from
     },
     "root": {
diff --git a/dispatcharr/settings_test.py b/dispatcharr/settings_test.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..fe4225fa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dispatcharr/settings_test.py
@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+"""
+Django settings for running the backend test suite in isolation.
+
+Always use this module instead of dispatcharr.settings when running tests:
+
+    python manage.py test
+
+`manage.py` selects this module automatically for the ``test`` command.
+
+Django creates a separate empty database (``test_<POSTGRES_DB>``) and runs
+migrations — your live data under /data/db is not used.
+
+Why not dispatcharr.settings?
+- Production/AIO points at the live ``dispatcharr`` database.
+- django-db-geventpool breaks TestCase transaction isolation on pooled connections.
+
+SQLite (``TEST_USE_SQLITE=1``) is an optional fallback for machines without
+Postgres; production and CI should use the default Postgres test database.
+"""
+import os
+
+from dispatcharr.settings import *  # noqa: F401,F403
+
+# Fast password hashing for tests.
+PASSWORD_HASHERS = ["django.contrib.auth.hashers.MD5PasswordHasher"]
+
+# Do NOT run Celery tasks inline during tests. post_save signals on M3UAccount and
+# EPGSource call .delay(); eager mode runs them inside TestCase transactions and
+# closes/poisons the DB connection for subsequent queries in the same test.
+CELERY_TASK_ALWAYS_EAGER = False
+CELERY_TASK_EAGER_PROPAGATES = False
+
+_use_sqlite = os.environ.get("TEST_USE_SQLITE", "").lower() in ("1", "true", "yes")
+
+if _use_sqlite:
+    DATABASES = {
+        "default": {
+            "ENGINE": "django.db.backends.sqlite3",
+            "NAME": ":memory:",
+        }
+    }
+else:
+    # Default: PostgreSQL with Django-managed test_dispatcharr (matches production).
+    # Uses the standard backend (not geventpool) so TestCase transactions isolate.
+    _pg_name = os.environ.get("POSTGRES_DB", "dispatcharr")
+    DATABASES = {
+        "default": {
+            "ENGINE": "django.db.backends.postgresql",
+            "NAME": _pg_name,
+            "USER": os.environ.get("POSTGRES_USER", "dispatch"),
+            "PASSWORD": os.environ.get("POSTGRES_PASSWORD", "secret"),
+            "HOST": os.environ.get("POSTGRES_HOST", "localhost"),
+            "PORT": int(os.environ.get("POSTGRES_PORT", 5432)),
+            "TEST": {
+                "NAME": "test_" + _pg_name,
+            },
+        }
+    }
diff --git a/dispatcharr/urls.py b/dispatcharr/urls.py
index 9123f3da..cdedb0c4 100644
--- a/dispatcharr/urls.py
+++ b/dispatcharr/urls.py
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ from .routing import websocket_urlpatterns
 from apps.output.views import xc_player_api, xc_panel_api, xc_get, xc_xmltv
 from apps.proxy.live_proxy.views import stream_xc
 from apps.proxy.vod_proxy.views import stream_xc_movie, stream_xc_episode
+from apps.timeshift.views import timeshift_proxy
 
 urlpatterns = [
     # API Routes
@@ -41,6 +42,11 @@ urlpatterns = [
         stream_xc,
         name="xc_stream_endpoint",
     ),
+    path(
+        "timeshift/<str:username>/<str:password>/<str:stream_id>/<str:timestamp>/<str:duration>",
+        timeshift_proxy,
+        name="timeshift_proxy",
+    ),
     # XC VOD endpoints
     path(
         "movie/<str:username>/<str:password>/<str:stream_id>.<str:extension>",
diff --git a/docker/uwsgi.debug.ini b/docker/uwsgi.debug.ini
index d5f577b3..37a5253b 100644
--- a/docker/uwsgi.debug.ini
+++ b/docker/uwsgi.debug.ini
@@ -70,7 +70,6 @@ py-autoreload = 1
 honour-stdin = true
 
 # Environment variables
-env = GEVENT_SUPPORT=True
 env = PYTHONPATH=/app
 env = PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1
 env = PYDEVD_DISABLE_FILE_VALIDATION=1
diff --git a/frontend/package-lock.json b/frontend/package-lock.json
index 8ca15bc7..ad8ad268 100644
--- a/frontend/package-lock.json
+++ b/frontend/package-lock.json
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@
         "globals": "^15.15.0",
         "jsdom": "^27.0.0",
         "prettier": "^3.5.3",
-        "vite": "^7.1.7",
+        "vite": "^7.3.5",
         "vitest": "^4.1.8"
       }
     },
@@ -595,9 +595,9 @@
       "license": "MIT"
     },
     "node_modules/@esbuild/aix-ppc64": {
-      "version": "0.27.3",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/aix-ppc64/-/aix-ppc64-0.27.3.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-9fJMTNFTWZMh5qwrBItuziu834eOCUcEqymSH7pY+zoMVEZg3gcPuBNxH1EvfVYe9h0x/Ptw8KBzv7qxb7l8dg==",
+      "version": "0.28.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/aix-ppc64/-/aix-ppc64-0.28.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-Svl7tq8k/08+p6CXPpRjQ1fKX+1odH/BQbb48fV6fj3CWHhsoIOoY87w1oHXm0qEpkIK3ZfVgp0hed3XBXzXMQ==",
       "cpu": [
         "ppc64"
       ],
@@ -612,9 +612,9 @@
       }
     },
     "node_modules/@esbuild/android-arm": {
-      "version": "0.27.3",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/android-arm/-/android-arm-0.27.3.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-i5D1hPY7GIQmXlXhs2w8AWHhenb00+GxjxRncS2ZM7YNVGNfaMxgzSGuO8o8SJzRc/oZwU2bcScvVERk03QhzA==",
+      "version": "0.28.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/android-arm/-/android-arm-0.28.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-0k2F129Xdio1TdJfzJ8sy1Q47vUD2NnwdhiAf7drUN1EBTfPf4hsFCtmMgu/6m8JSzsBrlmVjudMBQqOfG8usQ==",
       "cpu": [
         "arm"
       ],
@@ -629,9 +629,9 @@
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     },
     "node_modules/@esbuild/android-arm64": {
-      "version": "0.27.3",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/android-arm64/-/android-arm64-0.27.3.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-YdghPYUmj/FX2SYKJ0OZxf+iaKgMsKHVPF1MAq/P8WirnSpCStzKJFjOjzsW0QQ7oIAiccHdcqjbHmJxRb/dmg==",
+      "version": "0.28.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/android-arm64/-/android-arm64-0.28.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-34EGEbCIAgosYz6goLcopX6Mo7NyGv9tfwEM2/7Ce2VcVRk568iSvniGWcUXIy7wEDR1wzolcxcriFVrWYcwBg==",
       "cpu": [
         "arm64"
       ],
@@ -646,9 +646,9 @@
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     },
     "node_modules/@esbuild/android-x64": {
-      "version": "0.27.3",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/android-x64/-/android-x64-0.27.3.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-IN/0BNTkHtk8lkOM8JWAYFg4ORxBkZQf9zXiEOfERX/CzxW3Vg1ewAhU7QSWQpVIzTW+b8Xy+lGzdYXV6UZObQ==",
+      "version": "0.28.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/android-x64/-/android-x64-0.28.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-dbwY7ltSMDWsRatcRpCnES4F+im88OCUgGZjy52shC7GqHRE/cYlxNbB4Z4UpJswpcc4Qxd2oE/ufM0p61IKng==",
       "cpu": [
         "x64"
       ],
@@ -663,9 +663,9 @@
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     },
     "node_modules/@esbuild/darwin-arm64": {
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-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/darwin-arm64/-/darwin-arm64-0.27.3.tgz",
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+      "version": "0.28.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/darwin-arm64/-/darwin-arm64-0.28.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-TZbWkQY7kvTAXbXUT7uVACR5cMHsDiSz9z7ZKAX/RTq/WJEk3QyRr0wZpNhBDX+/0CtdqUIJlOiodQcta6tY3Q==",
       "cpu": [
         "arm64"
       ],
@@ -680,9 +680,9 @@
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     "node_modules/@esbuild/darwin-x64": {
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-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/darwin-x64/-/darwin-x64-0.27.3.tgz",
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+      "version": "0.28.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/darwin-x64/-/darwin-x64-0.28.1.tgz",
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       ],
@@ -697,9 +697,9 @@
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+      "version": "0.28.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/freebsd-arm64/-/freebsd-arm64-0.28.1.tgz",
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@@ -714,9 +714,9 @@
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+      "version": "0.28.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/freebsd-x64/-/freebsd-x64-0.28.1.tgz",
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       ],
@@ -731,9 +731,9 @@
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     },
     "node_modules/@esbuild/linux-arm": {
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-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/linux-arm/-/linux-arm-0.27.3.tgz",
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+      "version": "0.28.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/linux-arm/-/linux-arm-0.28.1.tgz",
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         "arm"
       ],
@@ -748,9 +748,9 @@
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     "node_modules/@esbuild/linux-arm64": {
-      "version": "0.27.3",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/linux-arm64/-/linux-arm64-0.27.3.tgz",
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+      "version": "0.28.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/linux-arm64/-/linux-arm64-0.28.1.tgz",
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       ],
@@ -765,9 +765,9 @@
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-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/linux-ia32/-/linux-ia32-0.27.3.tgz",
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+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/linux-ia32/-/linux-ia32-0.28.1.tgz",
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       "cpu": [
         "ia32"
       ],
@@ -782,9 +782,9 @@
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     },
     "node_modules/@esbuild/linux-loong64": {
-      "version": "0.27.3",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/linux-loong64/-/linux-loong64-0.27.3.tgz",
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+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/linux-loong64/-/linux-loong64-0.28.1.tgz",
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       "cpu": [
         "loong64"
       ],
@@ -799,9 +799,9 @@
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     },
     "node_modules/@esbuild/linux-mips64el": {
-      "version": "0.27.3",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/linux-mips64el/-/linux-mips64el-0.27.3.tgz",
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+      "version": "0.28.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@esbuild/linux-mips64el/-/linux-mips64el-0.28.1.tgz",
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       "cpu": [
         "mips64el"
       ],
@@ -816,9 +816,9 @@
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     "node_modules/@esbuild/linux-ppc64": {
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+        "@esbuild/linux-arm": "0.28.1",
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+        "@esbuild/linux-ia32": "0.28.1",
+        "@esbuild/linux-loong64": "0.28.1",
+        "@esbuild/linux-mips64el": "0.28.1",
+        "@esbuild/linux-ppc64": "0.28.1",
+        "@esbuild/linux-riscv64": "0.28.1",
+        "@esbuild/linux-s390x": "0.28.1",
+        "@esbuild/linux-x64": "0.28.1",
+        "@esbuild/netbsd-arm64": "0.28.1",
+        "@esbuild/netbsd-x64": "0.28.1",
+        "@esbuild/openbsd-arm64": "0.28.1",
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     "node_modules/escape-string-regexp": {
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+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/js-yaml/-/js-yaml-5.1.0.tgz",
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       "dev": true,
+      "funding": [
+        {
+          "type": "github",
+          "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/puzrin"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "github",
+          "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/nodeca"
+        }
+      ],
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
         "argparse": "^2.0.1"
       },
       "bin": {
-        "js-yaml": "bin/js-yaml.js"
+        "js-yaml": "bin/js-yaml.mjs"
       }
     },
     "node_modules/jsdom": {
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+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/vite/-/vite-7.3.5.tgz",
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diff --git a/frontend/package.json b/frontend/package.json
index 2c1b78f5..8675351d 100644
--- a/frontend/package.json
+++ b/frontend/package.json
@@ -61,16 +61,17 @@
     "globals": "^15.15.0",
     "jsdom": "^27.0.0",
     "prettier": "^3.5.3",
-    "vite": "^7.1.7",
+    "vite": "^7.3.5",
     "vitest": "^4.1.8"
   },
   "resolutions": {
-    "vite": "7.1.7",
+    "vite": "7.3.5",
     "react": "19.1.0",
     "react-dom": "19.1.0"
   },
   "overrides": {
-    "js-yaml": "^4.1.1",
+    "esbuild": "^0.28.1",
+    "js-yaml": "^5.1.0",
     "minimatch": "^10.2.1"
   }
 }
diff --git a/frontend/src/WebSocket.jsx b/frontend/src/WebSocket.jsx
index 4cbb3d89..89b1a1ef 100644
--- a/frontend/src/WebSocket.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/WebSocket.jsx
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ export const WebsocketProvider = ({ children }) => {
                 notifications.update({
                   id,
                   title: 'Commercials removed',
-                  message: `${title} — kept ${parsedEvent.data.segments_kept} segments`,
+                  message: `${title}: kept ${parsedEvent.data.segments_kept} segments`,
                   color: 'green.5',
                   loading: false,
                   autoClose: 4000,
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/FloatingVideo.jsx b/frontend/src/components/FloatingVideo.jsx
index 507e0caf..e8dab9b7 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/FloatingVideo.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/FloatingVideo.jsx
@@ -16,6 +16,20 @@ import {
   savePlayerPrefs,
 } from '../utils/components/FloatingVideoUtils.js';
 
+// Native <video src> cannot send Authorization headers. Append ?token= at playback
+// time (not when building the URL in cards/modals) so the JWT is fresh. hls.js
+// paths authenticate via xhrSetup instead and do not need this helper.
+const withRecordingAuthToken = (url) => {
+  if (!url || typeof url !== 'string') return url;
+  if (!url.includes('/api/channels/recordings/')) return url;
+  const token = useAuthStore.getState().accessToken;
+  if (!token) return url;
+  const [base, query = ''] = url.split('?');
+  const params = new URLSearchParams(query);
+  params.set('token', token);
+  return `${base}?${params.toString()}`;
+};
+
 const ResizeHandles = ({ startResize }) => {
   const HANDLE_SIZE = 18;
   const HANDLE_OFFSET = 0;
@@ -333,72 +347,75 @@ export default function FloatingVideo() {
     let hls = null;
 
     if (isHls && Hls.isSupported()) {
-      hls = new Hls({
-        // Open at the very beginning of the recording rather than the live
-        // edge.  Without this, an in-progress recording would start at "now"
-        // and hide everything already recorded.  hls.js applies this AFTER
-        // MEDIA_ATTACHED, so the listener-driven `seekToStart()` above is
-        // also kept as a safety net for the Safari native-HLS path and for
-        // edge cases where this initial-position logic loses to the user's
-        // first interaction.
-        startPosition: 0,
-        // Allow seeking back to the start of the recording, regardless of
-        // current playhead position.  Recordings can be hours long and the
-        // user may want to scrub anywhere; we explicitly disable buffer
-        // eviction by setting a very large back-buffer length.
-        backBufferLength: 90 * 60, // 90 minutes
-        maxBufferLength: 60,
-        maxMaxBufferLength: 600,
-        // For an in-progress recording, hls.js refreshes the playlist on
-        // its target-duration cadence; let it follow the live edge but keep
-        // the full DVR window seekable.
-        liveSyncDurationCount: 3,
-        liveMaxLatencyDurationCount: 10,
-        enableWorker: true,
-        lowLatencyMode: false,
-        // Inject the JWT into every playlist + segment XHR.  Read the token
-        // from the auth store at request time rather than capturing the
-        // closure value at hls.js init, so a refreshed access token mid-
-        // playback is picked up on the next segment fetch.
-        xhrSetup: (xhr) => {
-          const token = useAuthStore.getState().accessToken;
-          if (token) {
-            xhr.setRequestHeader('Authorization', `Bearer ${token}`);
-          }
-        },
-      });
-      hls.on(Hls.Events.ERROR, (_evt, data) => {
-        if (data.fatal) {
-          // eslint-disable-next-line no-console
-          console.error('HLS fatal error:', data.type, data.details);
-          if (data.type === Hls.ErrorTypes.NETWORK_ERROR) {
-            try {
-              hls.startLoad();
-            } catch {
-              // ignore
+      try {
+        hls = new Hls({
+          // Open at the very beginning of the recording rather than the live
+          // edge.  Without this, an in-progress recording would start at "now"
+          // and hide everything already recorded.  hls.js applies this AFTER
+          // MEDIA_ATTACHED, so the listener-driven `seekToStart()` above is
+          // also kept as a safety net for the Safari native-HLS path and for
+          // edge cases where this initial-position logic loses to the user's
+          // first interaction.
+          startPosition: 0,
+          // Allow seeking back to the start of the recording, regardless of
+          // current playhead position.  Recordings can be hours long and the
+          // user may want to scrub anywhere; we explicitly disable buffer
+          // eviction by setting a very large back-buffer length.
+          backBufferLength: 90 * 60, // 90 minutes
+          maxBufferLength: 60,
+          maxMaxBufferLength: 600,
+          // Leave liveMaxLatencyDurationCount at the hls.js default (Infinity).
+          // A finite value forces the playhead to the live edge during playback.
+          enableWorker: true,
+          lowLatencyMode: false,
+          // Inject the JWT into every playlist + segment XHR.  Read the token
+          // from the auth store at request time rather than capturing the
+          // closure value at hls.js init, so a refreshed access token mid-
+          // playback is picked up on the next segment fetch.
+          xhrSetup: (xhr) => {
+            const token = useAuthStore.getState().accessToken;
+            if (token) {
+              xhr.setRequestHeader('Authorization', `Bearer ${token}`);
             }
-          } else if (data.type === Hls.ErrorTypes.MEDIA_ERROR) {
-            try {
-              hls.recoverMediaError();
-            } catch {
-              // ignore
+          },
+        });
+        hls.on(Hls.Events.ERROR, (_evt, data) => {
+          if (data.fatal) {
+            // eslint-disable-next-line no-console
+            console.error('HLS fatal error:', data.type, data.details);
+            if (data.type === Hls.ErrorTypes.NETWORK_ERROR) {
+              try {
+                hls.startLoad();
+              } catch {
+                // ignore
+              }
+            } else if (data.type === Hls.ErrorTypes.MEDIA_ERROR) {
+              try {
+                hls.recoverMediaError();
+              } catch {
+                // ignore
+              }
+            } else {
+              setLoadError(`HLS playback error: ${data.details || data.type}`);
             }
-          } else {
-            setLoadError(`HLS playback error: ${data.details || data.type}`);
           }
-        }
-      });
-      hls.attachMedia(video);
-      hls.on(Hls.Events.MEDIA_ATTACHED, () => {
-        hls.loadSource(streamUrl);
-      });
+        });
+        hls.attachMedia(video);
+        hls.on(Hls.Events.MEDIA_ATTACHED, () => {
+          hls.loadSource(streamUrl);
+        });
+      } catch (error) {
+        setIsLoading(false);
+        setLoadError(`HLS initialization error: ${error.message}`);
+        return;
+      }
     } else if (isHls && video.canPlayType('application/vnd.apple.mpegurl')) {
       // Safari path: native HLS support, including seekable DVR windows.
-      video.src = streamUrl;
+      video.src = withRecordingAuthToken(streamUrl);
       video.load();
     } else {
       // Plain progressive file (MKV/MP4): native HTML5.
-      video.src = streamUrl;
+      video.src = withRecordingAuthToken(streamUrl);
       video.load();
     }
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/M3URefreshNotification.jsx b/frontend/src/components/M3URefreshNotification.jsx
index 8e24bdb3..f1966295 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/M3URefreshNotification.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/M3URefreshNotification.jsx
@@ -52,6 +52,22 @@ const M3uSetupSuccess = ({ data }) => {
 };
 
 // One-line outcome summary for the notification body.
+const buildStreamSummary = (data) => {
+  if (data.streams_processed == null && data.streams_created == null) {
+    return null;
+  }
+  const created = data.streams_created || 0;
+  const updated = data.streams_updated || 0;
+  const stale = data.streams_stale || 0;
+  const removed = data.streams_deleted || 0;
+  const processed = data.streams_processed || 0;
+  return (
+    `Streams: ${created} created, ${updated} updated, ` +
+    `${stale} marked stale, ${removed} removed. ` +
+    `Total processed: ${processed}.`
+  );
+};
+
 const buildAutoSyncSummary = (data) => {
   const created = data.channels_created || 0;
   const updated = data.channels_updated || 0;
@@ -211,21 +227,29 @@ export default function M3URefreshNotification() {
 
     let body = message;
     let autoClose = 2000;
-    // Surface auto-sync counts attached to the parsing-complete event
-    // so the channel-side outcome appears in the notification body.
+    // Surface stream and auto-sync counts attached to the parsing-complete
+    // event so the outcome appears in the notification body.
     if (data.progress == 100 && data.action === 'parsing') {
+      const streamSummary = buildStreamSummary(data);
       const autoSyncSummary = buildAutoSyncSummary(data);
       const failed = data.channels_failed || 0;
       const failedDetails = Array.isArray(data.failed_stream_details)
         ? data.failed_stream_details
         : [];
-      if (autoSyncSummary) {
+      if (streamSummary || autoSyncSummary) {
         body = (
           <Stack gap={4}>
             <Text size="sm">{message}</Text>
-            <Text size="xs" c="dimmed">
-              {autoSyncSummary}
-            </Text>
+            {streamSummary && (
+              <Text size="xs" c="dimmed">
+                {streamSummary}
+              </Text>
+            )}
+            {autoSyncSummary && (
+              <Text size="xs" c="dimmed">
+                {autoSyncSummary}
+              </Text>
+            )}
             {failed > 0 && failedDetails.length > 0 && (
               <Button
                 size="xs"
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/__tests__/FloatingVideo.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/__tests__/FloatingVideo.test.jsx
index f99a3dcc..9683fc59 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/__tests__/FloatingVideo.test.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/__tests__/FloatingVideo.test.jsx
@@ -20,8 +20,49 @@ vi.mock('mpegts.js', () => ({
   },
 }));
 
+const mockHlsInstance = {
+  attachMedia: vi.fn(),
+  loadSource: vi.fn(),
+  destroy: vi.fn(),
+  on: vi.fn(),
+};
+
+let capturedHlsConfig = null;
+let forceHlsInitError = false;
+
+vi.mock('hls.js', () => ({
+  default: class MockHls {
+    static isSupported = vi.fn(() => true);
+
+    static Events = {
+      ERROR: 'error',
+      MEDIA_ATTACHED: 'media_attached',
+    };
+
+    static ErrorTypes = {
+      NETWORK_ERROR: 'networkError',
+      MEDIA_ERROR: 'mediaError',
+    };
+
+    constructor(config) {
+      if (forceHlsInitError) {
+        throw new Error('Illegal hls.js config');
+      }
+      capturedHlsConfig = config;
+      Object.assign(this, mockHlsInstance);
+    }
+  },
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../store/auth', () => ({
+  default: {
+    getState: vi.fn(() => ({ accessToken: 'test-token' })),
+  },
+}));
+
 // Import the mocked module after mocking
 const mpegts = (await import('mpegts.js')).default;
+const Hls = (await import('hls.js')).default;
 
 // Mock react-draggable
 vi.mock('react-draggable', () => ({
@@ -53,6 +94,8 @@ describe('FloatingVideo', () => {
 
   beforeEach(async () => {
     vi.clearAllMocks();
+    capturedHlsConfig = null;
+    forceHlsInitError = false;
 
     // Mock HTMLVideoElement methods
     HTMLVideoElement.prototype.load = vi.fn();
@@ -239,6 +282,57 @@ describe('FloatingVideo', () => {
       expect(video.poster).toBe('http://example.com/poster.jpg');
     });
 
+    it('should disable live-edge sync for in-progress recording HLS', () => {
+      useVideoStore.mockImplementation((selector) => {
+        const state = {
+          isVisible: true,
+          streamUrl:
+            'http://example.com/api/channels/recordings/1/hls/index.m3u8',
+          contentType: 'vod',
+          metadata: { name: 'News Recording' },
+          hideVideo: mockHideVideo,
+        };
+        return selector ? selector(state) : state;
+      });
+
+      Hls.isSupported.mockReturnValue(true);
+
+      render(<FloatingVideo />);
+
+      expect(capturedHlsConfig).toEqual(
+        expect.objectContaining({
+          startPosition: 0,
+        })
+      );
+      expect(capturedHlsConfig).not.toHaveProperty(
+        'liveMaxLatencyDurationCount'
+      );
+      expect(capturedHlsConfig).not.toHaveProperty('liveSyncDurationCount');
+    });
+
+    it('shows an in-player error when hls.js config is invalid', () => {
+      useVideoStore.mockImplementation((selector) => {
+        const state = {
+          isVisible: true,
+          streamUrl:
+            'http://example.com/api/channels/recordings/1/hls/index.m3u8',
+          contentType: 'vod',
+          metadata: { name: 'News Recording' },
+          hideVideo: mockHideVideo,
+        };
+        return selector ? selector(state) : state;
+      });
+
+      Hls.isSupported.mockReturnValue(true);
+      forceHlsInitError = true;
+
+      render(<FloatingVideo />);
+
+      expect(
+        screen.getByText(/HLS initialization error: Illegal hls.js config/i)
+      ).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
     it('should show metadata overlay', () => {
       const { container } = render(<FloatingVideo />);
       const video = container.querySelector('video');
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/__tests__/M3URefreshNotification.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/__tests__/M3URefreshNotification.test.jsx
index 734d83e4..5faaf46d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/__tests__/M3URefreshNotification.test.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/__tests__/M3URefreshNotification.test.jsx
@@ -851,4 +851,37 @@ describe('M3URefreshNotification', () => {
       expect(call[0].autoClose).toBe(12000);
     });
   });
+
+  describe('Stream count rendering on parsing complete', () => {
+    it('inlines stream summary including marked stale count', async () => {
+      mockPlaylistsStore.refreshProgress = {
+        1: {
+          account: 1,
+          action: 'parsing',
+          progress: 100,
+          status: 'success',
+          streams_created: 2,
+          streams_updated: 5,
+          streams_stale: 18,
+          streams_deleted: 3,
+          streams_processed: 1200,
+        },
+      };
+
+      renderWithProviders(<M3URefreshNotification />);
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      });
+      const call = showNotification.mock.calls.find(
+        (c) => typeof c[0]?.message === 'object'
+      );
+      expect(call).toBeDefined();
+      const { container } = render(<>{call[0].message}</>);
+      expect(container.textContent).toContain('Stream parsing complete!');
+      expect(container.textContent).toContain('18 marked stale');
+      expect(container.textContent).toContain('3 removed');
+      expect(container.textContent).toContain('Total processed: 1200');
+    });
+  });
 });
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/cards/StreamConnectionCard.jsx b/frontend/src/components/cards/StreamConnectionCard.jsx
index a1748143..ae85b410 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/cards/StreamConnectionCard.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/cards/StreamConnectionCard.jsx
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ import {
   Gauge,
   HardDriveDownload,
   HardDriveUpload,
+  Rewind,
   SquareX,
   Timer,
   Users,
@@ -486,7 +487,10 @@ const StreamConnectionCard = ({
   }, [channel.name, channel.stream_id]);
 
   const channelName =
-    channel.name || previewedStream?.name || 'Unnamed Channel';
+    channel.name ||
+    channel.channel_name ||
+    previewedStream?.name ||
+    'Unnamed Channel';
   const uptime = channel.uptime || 0;
   const bitrates = channel.bitrates || [];
   const totalBytes = channel.total_bytes || 0;
@@ -661,6 +665,18 @@ const StreamConnectionCard = ({
 
         {/* Add stream information badges */}
         <Group gap="xs" mt="5">
+          {channel.is_timeshift && (
+            <Tooltip label="Catch-up (timeshift)">
+              <Badge
+                size="sm"
+                variant="light"
+                color="violet"
+                leftSection={<Rewind size={12} />}
+              >
+                TIMESHIFT
+              </Badge>
+            </Tooltip>
+          )}
           {channel.resolution && (
             <Tooltip label="Video resolution">
               <Badge size="sm" variant="light" color="red">
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/cards/VodConnectionCard.jsx b/frontend/src/components/cards/VodConnectionCard.jsx
index 90b4c034..0ecb2031 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/cards/VodConnectionCard.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/cards/VodConnectionCard.jsx
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ import {
 } from '@mantine/core';
 import {
   convertToSec,
+  formatDuration,
   fromNow,
   toFriendlyDuration,
   useDateTimeFormat,
@@ -31,8 +32,6 @@ import {
   calculateConnectionDuration,
   calculateConnectionStartTime,
   calculateProgress,
-  formatDuration,
-  formatTime,
   getEpisodeDisplayTitle,
   getEpisodeSubtitle,
   getMovieDisplayTitle,
@@ -154,7 +153,7 @@ const ConnectionProgress = ({ connection, durationSecs }) => {
           Progress
         </Text>
         <Text size="xs" c="dimmed">
-          {formatTime(currentTime)} / {formatTime(totalTime)}
+          {formatDuration(currentTime)} / {formatDuration(totalTime)}
         </Text>
       </Group>
       <Progress
@@ -370,11 +369,13 @@ const VodConnectionCard = ({ vodContent, stopVODClient }) => {
               </Badge>
             </Tooltip>
           )}
-
           {metadata.duration_secs && (
             <Tooltip label="Content Duration">
               <Badge size="sm" variant="light" color="blue">
-                {formatDuration(metadata.duration_secs)}
+                {formatDuration(metadata.duration_secs, {
+                  zeroValue: 'Unknown',
+                  precision: 'human',
+                })}
               </Badge>
             </Tooltip>
           )}
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/cards/__tests__/StreamConnectionCard.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/cards/__tests__/StreamConnectionCard.test.jsx
index bde17ac1..5d43a74e 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/cards/__tests__/StreamConnectionCard.test.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/cards/__tests__/StreamConnectionCard.test.jsx
@@ -19,12 +19,16 @@ vi.mock('../../../store/useVideoStore', () => ({
 vi.mock('../../../store/users.jsx', () => ({
   default: vi.fn(),
 }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/outputProfiles.jsx', () => ({
+  default: vi.fn(),
+}));
 
 // ── dateTimeUtils ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 vi.mock('../../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js', () => ({
   toFriendlyDuration: vi.fn(() => '1h 23m'),
   formatExactDuration: vi.fn((s) => `${s.toFixed(1)} seconds`),
   useDateTimeFormat: vi.fn(() => ({ fullDateTimeFormat: 'MM/DD/YYYY h:mm A' })),
+  formatDuration: vi.fn(() => '5m 30s'),
 }));
 
 // ── networkUtils ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/cards/__tests__/VodConnectionCard.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/cards/__tests__/VodConnectionCard.test.jsx
index 7b0014e7..1419dc1b 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/cards/__tests__/VodConnectionCard.test.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/cards/__tests__/VodConnectionCard.test.jsx
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ vi.mock('../../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js', () => ({
   fromNow: vi.fn(() => '5 minutes ago'),
   toFriendlyDuration: vi.fn((secs) => (secs ? `${secs}s` : null)),
   useDateTimeFormat: vi.fn(() => ({ fullDateTimeFormat: 'MM/DD/YYYY h:mm A' })),
+  formatDuration: vi.fn((secs) => (secs ? `${secs}s` : null)),
 }));
 
 // ── VodConnectionCardUtils ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
@@ -18,8 +19,6 @@ vi.mock('../../../utils/cards/VodConnectionCardUtils.js', () => ({
     currentTime: 0,
     percentage: 0,
   })),
-  formatDuration: vi.fn((secs) => (secs ? `${secs}s` : null)),
-  formatTime: vi.fn((secs) => `${secs}s`),
   getEpisodeDisplayTitle: vi.fn(() => 'S01E02 — Pilot'),
   getEpisodeSubtitle: vi.fn(() => ['Test Series', 'Season 1']),
   getMovieDisplayTitle: vi.fn(() => 'Test Movie (2022)'),
@@ -148,7 +147,10 @@ vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
 }));
 
 // ── Imports after mocks ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-import { useDateTimeFormat } from '../../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js';
+import {
+  formatDuration,
+  useDateTimeFormat,
+} from '../../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js';
 import {
   calculateProgress,
   getEpisodeDisplayTitle,
@@ -398,6 +400,75 @@ describe('VodConnectionCard', () => {
     });
   });
 
+  // ── Content duration badge ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('content duration badge', () => {
+    it('requests human-readable formatting for the content duration badge', () => {
+      render(
+        <VodConnectionCard
+          vodContent={makeEpisodeContent()}
+          stopVODClient={vi.fn()}
+        />
+      );
+
+      expect(formatDuration).toHaveBeenCalledWith(2700, {
+        zeroValue: 'Unknown',
+        precision: 'human',
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('renders the human-readable duration returned by formatDuration', () => {
+      vi.mocked(formatDuration).mockImplementation((seconds, options = {}) => {
+        if (options?.precision === 'human') {
+          const hours = Math.floor(seconds / 3600);
+          const minutes = Math.floor((seconds % 3600) / 60);
+          return hours > 0 ? `${hours}h ${minutes}m` : `${minutes}m`;
+        }
+        return `${seconds}s`;
+      });
+
+      render(
+        <VodConnectionCard
+          vodContent={makeEpisodeContent()}
+          stopVODClient={vi.fn()}
+        />
+      );
+
+      expect(screen.getByText('45m')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows hours and minutes for long-form content', () => {
+      vi.mocked(formatDuration).mockImplementation((seconds, options = {}) => {
+        if (options?.precision === 'human') {
+          const hours = Math.floor(seconds / 3600);
+          const minutes = Math.floor((seconds % 3600) / 60);
+          return hours > 0 ? `${hours}h ${minutes}m` : `${minutes}m`;
+        }
+        return `${seconds}s`;
+      });
+
+      render(
+        <VodConnectionCard
+          vodContent={makeMovieContent()}
+          stopVODClient={vi.fn()}
+        />
+      );
+
+      expect(screen.getByText('2h 0m')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render the duration badge when duration_secs is missing', () => {
+      render(
+        <VodConnectionCard
+          vodContent={makeUnknownContent()}
+          stopVODClient={vi.fn()}
+        />
+      );
+
+      expect(formatDuration).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+  });
+
   // ── Episode rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
   describe('episode content', () => {
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/forms/AutoSyncBasic.jsx b/frontend/src/components/forms/AutoSyncBasic.jsx
index 6cab8ea7..a3a0b5ba 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/forms/AutoSyncBasic.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/forms/AutoSyncBasic.jsx
@@ -37,13 +37,24 @@ const AutoSyncBasic = ({
         ? 1
         : clampChannelNumber(value);
     if (mode === 'provider') {
-      onApplyGroupChange({
+      // Provider's Start # seeds the fallback for numberless streams. Mirror
+      // Fixed mode: if it exceeds End, drop End so the fallback range is never
+      // inverted (an inverted range fails every numberless stream).
+      const next = {
         ...group,
         custom_properties: {
           ...(group.custom_properties || {}),
           channel_numbering_fallback: normalized,
         },
-      });
+      };
+      if (
+        endValue !== null &&
+        endValue !== undefined &&
+        normalized > endValue
+      ) {
+        next.auto_sync_channel_end = null;
+      }
+      onApplyGroupChange(next);
     } else {
       // If End is set and the new Start exceeds it, drop End so the user
       // is not left holding an invalid range silently.
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/forms/Channel.jsx b/frontend/src/components/forms/Channel.jsx
index 8f39e8f3..260bd4ad 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/forms/Channel.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/forms/Channel.jsx
@@ -541,13 +541,21 @@ const ChannelForm = ({ channel: channelProp = null, isOpen, onClose }) => {
     return <></>;
   }
 
+  // Case- and accent-insensitive.
+  const foldText = (text) =>
+    text
+      .toLowerCase()
+      .normalize('NFD')
+      .replace(/[\u0300-\u036f]/g, '');
+
+  // Every term must match, against name and id combined.
+  const tvgFilterTerms = foldText(tvgFilter).split(/\s+/).filter(Boolean);
   const filteredTvgs = tvgs
     .filter((tvg) => tvg.epg_source == selectedEPG)
-    .filter(
-      (tvg) =>
-        tvg.name.toLowerCase().includes(tvgFilter.toLowerCase()) ||
-        tvg.tvg_id.toLowerCase().includes(tvgFilter.toLowerCase())
-    );
+    .filter((tvg) => {
+      const haystack = foldText(`${tvg.name} ${tvg.tvg_id}`);
+      return tvgFilterTerms.every((term) => haystack.includes(term));
+    });
 
   const filteredLogos = logoOptions.filter((logo) =>
     logo.name.toLowerCase().includes(logoFilter.toLowerCase())
@@ -1128,6 +1136,7 @@ const ChannelForm = ({ channel: channelProp = null, isOpen, onClose }) => {
                     {/* Filter Input */}
                     <TextInput
                       label="Filter"
+                      name="tvg-filter"
                       value={tvgFilter}
                       onChange={(event) =>
                         setTvgFilter(event.currentTarget.value)
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/forms/EPG.jsx b/frontend/src/components/forms/EPG.jsx
index f7e6ec92..7b8118de 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/forms/EPG.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/forms/EPG.jsx
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ import { showNotification } from '../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
 import API from '../../api.js';
 import useEPGsStore from '../../store/epgs';
 
-// Countries are fetched dynamically from the SD API on component mount.
+// Countries are fetched with lineups from the backend on component mount.
 // Fallback list used if the API call fails.
 const SD_COUNTRIES_FALLBACK = [
   { value: 'USA', label: 'United States' },
@@ -48,6 +48,16 @@ const SD_COUNTRIES_FALLBACK = [
   { value: 'NZL', label: 'New Zealand' },
 ];
 
+const mapSDCountries = (data) => {
+  if (!data) return null;
+  const all = Object.values(data).flat();
+  const mapped = all
+    .filter((c) => c.shortName && c.fullName)
+    .map((c) => ({ value: c.shortName, label: c.fullName }))
+    .sort((a, b) => a.label.localeCompare(b.label));
+  return mapped.length > 0 ? mapped : null;
+};
+
 // ESPN HD logo previews — packaged as static URLs so no API call is needed.
 // These are publicly accessible S3 URLs that don't require authentication.
 const SD_LOGO_PREVIEW_BASE =
@@ -309,6 +319,8 @@ const SDLineupManager = ({ sourceId }) => {
       if (data) {
         setActiveLineups(data.lineups || []);
         setLineupNotice(data.notice || null);
+        const mappedCountries = mapSDCountries(data.countries);
+        if (mappedCountries) setCountries(mappedCountries);
         // Always update changesRemaining from server — includes null (unknown) and 0 (locked)
         if (data.changes_remaining !== undefined) {
           setChangesRemaining(data.changes_remaining);
@@ -325,18 +337,6 @@ const SDLineupManager = ({ sourceId }) => {
   useEffect(() => {
     if (sourceId) {
       fetchActiveLineups();
-      // Fetch country list from SD API per their recommendation to not hardcode
-      fetch('https://json.schedulesdirect.org/20141201/available/countries')
-        .then((r) => r.json())
-        .then((data) => {
-          const all = Object.values(data).flat();
-          const mapped = all
-            .filter((c) => c.shortName && c.fullName)
-            .map((c) => ({ value: c.shortName, label: c.fullName }))
-            .sort((a, b) => a.label.localeCompare(b.label));
-          if (mapped.length > 0) setCountries(mapped);
-        })
-        .catch(() => {}); // fallback list remains if fetch fails
     }
   }, [sourceId, fetchActiveLineups]);
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/forms/LiveGroupFilter.jsx b/frontend/src/components/forms/LiveGroupFilter.jsx
index 626ec55e..5ed2be94 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/forms/LiveGroupFilter.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/forms/LiveGroupFilter.jsx
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ import {
   getRegexOptions,
   getStreamsRegexPreview,
   isExpectedOccupantForGroup,
+  effectiveSyncGroupId,
   isGroupVisible,
   rangeFor,
 } from '../../utils/forms/LiveGroupFilterUtils.js';
@@ -131,7 +132,12 @@ const LiveGroupFilter = ({
   // (in-memory range overlap with sibling groups) sources so the sweep
   // can refresh form-overlap synchronously without firing HTTP for
   // groups that did not change.
-  const scheduleConflictScan = (groupId, rawStart, rawEnd) => {
+  const scheduleConflictScan = (
+    groupId,
+    rawStart,
+    rawEnd,
+    expectedGroupId = groupId
+  ) => {
     if (conflictTimersRef.current[groupId]) {
       clearTimeout(conflictTimersRef.current[groupId]);
     }
@@ -156,7 +162,7 @@ const LiveGroupFilter = ({
           ? result.occupants
           : [];
         const unexpected = occupants.filter(
-          (o) => !isExpectedOccupantForGroup(o, groupId, playlist)
+          (o) => !isExpectedOccupantForGroup(o, expectedGroupId, playlist)
         );
         setConflictSource(groupId, 'occupant', unexpected.length > 0);
       } catch (e) {
@@ -221,7 +227,8 @@ const LiveGroupFilter = ({
         scheduleConflictScan(
           g.channel_group,
           range.startRaw,
-          g.auto_sync_channel_end
+          g.auto_sync_channel_end,
+          effectiveSyncGroupId(g)
         );
       }
     }
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/forms/__tests__/AutoSyncBasic.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/forms/__tests__/AutoSyncBasic.test.jsx
index 67055a4a..8392171f 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/forms/__tests__/AutoSyncBasic.test.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/forms/__tests__/AutoSyncBasic.test.jsx
@@ -289,6 +289,25 @@ describe('AutoSyncBasic', () => {
       const call = onApplyGroupChange.mock.calls[0][0];
       expect(call.custom_properties.channel_numbering_fallback).toBe(1);
     });
+
+    it('drops End when the fallback start exceeds End in provider mode', () => {
+      // Mirrors fixed mode: an inverted fallback range would fail every
+      // numberless stream, so End is dropped rather than silently kept.
+      const { onApplyGroupChange } = renderComponent({
+        custom_properties: {
+          channel_numbering_mode: 'provider',
+          channel_numbering_fallback: 1,
+        },
+        auto_sync_channel_end: 200,
+      });
+      vi.mocked(clampChannelNumber).mockReturnValueOnce(500);
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId(/start/i), {
+        target: { value: '500' },
+      });
+      const call = onApplyGroupChange.mock.calls[0][0];
+      expect(call.custom_properties.channel_numbering_fallback).toBe(500);
+      expect(call.auto_sync_channel_end).toBeFalsy();
+    });
   });
 
   // ── updateEnd ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/forms/__tests__/Channel.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/forms/__tests__/Channel.test.jsx
index efdd01e2..d822c9e1 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/forms/__tests__/Channel.test.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/forms/__tests__/Channel.test.jsx
@@ -1225,4 +1225,153 @@ describe('ChannelForm', () => {
       expect(screen.queryByText(/Clear All Overrides/)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
     });
   });
+
+  // ── EPG filter search ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('EPG filter search', () => {
+    const skyText = 'Sky Sports Ultra HD (SkySportUltraHD.1.uk)';
+    const btText = 'BT Sport 1 (BTSport1.uk)';
+
+    const epgTvgs = [
+      {
+        id: 'tvg-sky',
+        name: 'Sky Sports Ultra HD',
+        tvg_id: 'SkySportUltraHD.1.uk',
+        epg_source: 10,
+        icon_url: '',
+      },
+      {
+        id: 'tvg-bt',
+        name: 'BT Sport 1',
+        tvg_id: 'BTSport1.uk',
+        epg_source: 10,
+        icon_url: '',
+      },
+      // Accent in the name, but the id does NOT mirror it ("decale"): an ascii
+      // query only matches if the haystack is accent-folded.
+      {
+        id: 'tvg-canal',
+        name: 'Canal Décalé',
+        tvg_id: 'CPLUS42.fr',
+        epg_source: 10,
+        icon_url: '',
+      },
+      // Plain ascii everywhere: an accented query only matches if the query
+      // itself is accent-folded.
+      {
+        id: 'tvg-decaleplus',
+        name: 'Decale Plus',
+        tvg_id: 'DECP.fr',
+        epg_source: 10,
+        icon_url: '',
+      },
+    ];
+    const canalText = 'Canal Décalé (CPLUS42.fr)';
+    const decaleText = 'Decale Plus (DECP.fr)';
+
+    // Render the form, point the store at our two same-source tvgs, and pick the
+    // EPG source so the dropdown list is populated.
+    const renderAndSelectSource = () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      // Stable references — recreating these per selector call would retrigger
+      // the epgs-dependent effect and loop forever.
+      const epgs = makeEpgs();
+      const tvgsById = {};
+      vi.mocked(useEPGsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+        sel({ epgs, tvgs: epgTvgs, tvgsById })
+      );
+      render(<ChannelForm {...defaultProps()} />);
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId('select-Source'), {
+        target: { value: '10' },
+      });
+    };
+
+    const typeFilter = (value) =>
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId('text-input-tvg-filter'), {
+        target: { value },
+      });
+
+    it('matches when space-separated terms each appear across name and id', () => {
+      renderAndSelectSource();
+      typeFilter('Sky uk');
+      expect(screen.getByText(skyText)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByText(btText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('matches regardless of term order', () => {
+      renderAndSelectSource();
+      typeFilter('uk sky');
+      expect(screen.getByText(skyText)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByText(btText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('still matches a single substring term', () => {
+      renderAndSelectSource();
+      typeFilter('sky');
+      expect(screen.getByText(skyText)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByText(btText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows every row for the source when the filter is empty', () => {
+      renderAndSelectSource();
+      expect(screen.getByText(skyText)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText(btText)).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows no rows when a term matches nothing', () => {
+      renderAndSelectSource();
+      typeFilter('sky zzz');
+      expect(screen.queryByText(skyText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByText(btText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('ignores case, including all-caps', () => {
+      renderAndSelectSource();
+      typeFilter('SKY UK');
+      expect(screen.getByText(skyText)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByText(btText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('matches when one term hits the name and another hits the id', () => {
+      renderAndSelectSource();
+      typeFilter('Sports uk');
+      expect(screen.getByText(skyText)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByText(btText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('tolerates leading, trailing and repeated whitespace', () => {
+      renderAndSelectSource();
+      typeFilter('  sky   uk  ');
+      expect(screen.getByText(skyText)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByText(btText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('matches an id fragment that is not in the display name', () => {
+      renderAndSelectSource();
+      typeFilter('skysport');
+      expect(screen.getByText(skyText)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByText(btText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('matches a name word combined with a channel number', () => {
+      renderAndSelectSource();
+      typeFilter('bt 1');
+      expect(screen.getByText(btText)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByText(skyText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('folds accents in the data so a plain ascii query matches', () => {
+      renderAndSelectSource();
+      typeFilter('canal decale');
+      expect(screen.getByText(canalText)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByText(decaleText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByText(skyText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('folds accents in the query so it matches plain ascii data', () => {
+      renderAndSelectSource();
+      typeFilter('décalé');
+      expect(screen.getByText(decaleText)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByText(skyText)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
 });
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/forms/__tests__/EPG.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/forms/__tests__/EPG.test.jsx
index 1e64a563..0597f0a0 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/forms/__tests__/EPG.test.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/forms/__tests__/EPG.test.jsx
@@ -215,12 +215,20 @@ vi.mock('@mantine/core', async () => ({
       {(data ?? []).map((opt) => {
         const val = typeof opt === 'string' ? opt : opt.value;
         const lbl = typeof opt === 'string' ? opt : opt.label;
-        return <option key={val} value={val}>{lbl}</option>;
+        return (
+          <option key={val} value={val}>
+            {lbl}
+          </option>
+        );
       })}
     </select>
   ),
   Loader: ({ size }) => <div data-testid="loader" data-size={size} />,
-  Badge: ({ children, color }) => <span data-testid="badge" data-color={color}>{children}</span>,
+  Badge: ({ children, color }) => (
+    <span data-testid="badge" data-color={color}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
   ScrollArea: ({ children }) => <div data-testid="scroll-area">{children}</div>,
   Table: ({ children }) => <table>{children}</table>,
   Tooltip: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
@@ -237,10 +245,15 @@ vi.mock('@mantine/core', async () => ({
     </label>
   ),
   UnstyledButton: ({ children, onClick, ...props }) => (
-    <button type="button" onClick={onClick} {...props}>{children}</button>
+    <button type="button" onClick={onClick} {...props}>
+      {children}
+    </button>
   ),
   Alert: ({ children, title, color, icon }) => (
-    <div data-testid="alert" data-color={color}><strong>{title}</strong>{children}</div>
+    <div data-testid="alert" data-color={color}>
+      <strong>{title}</strong>
+      {children}
+    </div>
   ),
   Stack: ({ children, gap }) => <div data-testid="stack">{children}</div>,
   Text: ({ children, ...props }) => <span>{children}</span>,
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/forms/settings/EpgSettingsForm.jsx b/frontend/src/components/forms/settings/EpgSettingsForm.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..5668dbdd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/forms/settings/EpgSettingsForm.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+import useSettingsStore from '../../../store/settings.jsx';
+import React, { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
+import { useForm } from '@mantine/form';
+import {
+  Alert,
+  Button,
+  Flex,
+  NumberInput,
+  Stack,
+  Text,
+} from '@mantine/core';
+import { EPG_SETTINGS_OPTIONS } from '../../../constants.js';
+import {
+  getChangedSettings,
+  parseSettings,
+  saveChangedSettings,
+} from '../../../utils/pages/SettingsUtils.js';
+import { getEpgSettingsFormInitialValues } from '../../../utils/forms/settings/EpgSettingsFormUtils.js';
+
+const EpgSettingsForm = React.memo(({ active }) => {
+  const settings = useSettingsStore((s) => s.settings);
+  const [saved, setSaved] = useState(false);
+
+  const form = useForm({
+    mode: 'controlled',
+    initialValues: getEpgSettingsFormInitialValues(),
+  });
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!active) setSaved(false);
+  }, [active]);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (settings) {
+      const parsed = parseSettings(settings);
+      form.setFieldValue(
+        'xmltv_prev_days_override',
+        parsed.xmltv_prev_days_override ?? 0,
+      );
+    }
+  }, [settings]);
+
+  const onSubmit = async () => {
+    setSaved(false);
+    const changedSettings = getChangedSettings(form.getValues(), settings);
+    try {
+      await saveChangedSettings(settings, changedSettings);
+      setSaved(true);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Error saving EPG settings:', error);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const prevDaysConfig = EPG_SETTINGS_OPTIONS.xmltv_prev_days_override;
+
+  return (
+    <form onSubmit={form.onSubmit(onSubmit)}>
+      <Stack gap="md">
+        {saved && (
+          <Alert variant="light" color="green" title="Saved Successfully" />
+        )}
+        <NumberInput
+          label={prevDaysConfig.label}
+          description={prevDaysConfig.description}
+          min={0}
+          max={30}
+          {...form.getInputProps('xmltv_prev_days_override')}
+        />
+        <Text size="xs" c="dimmed">
+          Per-user defaults and URL parameters still override this global value.
+          EPG channel matching options are configured from the Channels page.
+        </Text>
+        <Flex justify="flex-end">
+          <Button type="submit">Save</Button>
+        </Flex>
+      </Stack>
+    </form>
+  );
+});
+
+export default EpgSettingsForm;
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/forms/settings/ProxySettingsForm.jsx b/frontend/src/components/forms/settings/ProxySettingsForm.jsx
index 52440769..91b36bb7 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/forms/settings/ProxySettingsForm.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/forms/settings/ProxySettingsForm.jsx
@@ -5,80 +5,119 @@ import { updateSetting } from '../../../utils/pages/SettingsUtils.js';
 import {
   Alert,
   Button,
+  Collapse,
   Flex,
   NumberInput,
   Stack,
   TextInput,
 } from '@mantine/core';
+import { ChevronDown, ChevronRight } from 'lucide-react';
 import { PROXY_SETTINGS_OPTIONS } from '../../../constants.js';
 import {
   getProxySettingDefaults,
   getProxySettingsFormInitialValues,
 } from '../../../utils/forms/settings/ProxySettingsFormUtils.js';
 
+const isNumericField = (key) => {
+  return [
+    'buffering_timeout',
+    'redis_chunk_ttl',
+    'channel_shutdown_delay',
+    'channel_init_grace_period',
+    'channel_client_wait_period',
+    'new_client_behind_seconds',
+  ].includes(key);
+};
+
+const isFloatField = (key) => key === 'buffering_speed';
+
+const getNumericFieldMax = (key) => {
+  if (key === 'buffering_timeout') return 300;
+  if (key === 'redis_chunk_ttl') return 3600;
+  if (key === 'channel_shutdown_delay') return 300;
+  if (key === 'channel_client_wait_period') return 300;
+  if (key === 'new_client_behind_seconds') return 120;
+  return 300;
+};
+
+const renderProxySettingField = (key, config, proxySettingsForm) => {
+  if (isNumericField(key)) {
+    return (
+      <NumberInput
+        key={key}
+        label={config.label}
+        {...proxySettingsForm.getInputProps(key)}
+        description={config.description || null}
+        min={0}
+        max={getNumericFieldMax(key)}
+      />
+    );
+  }
+
+  if (isFloatField(key)) {
+    return (
+      <NumberInput
+        key={key}
+        label={config.label}
+        {...proxySettingsForm.getInputProps(key)}
+        description={config.description || null}
+        min={0.0}
+        max={10.0}
+        step={0.01}
+        precision={1}
+      />
+    );
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <TextInput
+      key={key}
+      label={config.label}
+      {...proxySettingsForm.getInputProps(key)}
+      description={config.description || null}
+    />
+  );
+};
+
 const ProxySettingsOptions = React.memo(({ proxySettingsForm }) => {
-  const isNumericField = (key) => {
-    // Determine if this field should be a NumberInput
-    return [
-      'buffering_timeout',
-      'redis_chunk_ttl',
-      'channel_shutdown_delay',
-      'channel_init_grace_period',
-      'new_client_behind_seconds',
-    ].includes(key);
-  };
-  const isFloatField = (key) => {
-    return key === 'buffering_speed';
-  };
-  const getNumericFieldMax = (key) => {
-    return key === 'buffering_timeout'
-      ? 300
-      : key === 'redis_chunk_ttl'
-        ? 3600
-        : key === 'channel_shutdown_delay'
-          ? 300
-          : key === 'new_client_behind_seconds'
-            ? 120
-            : 60;
-  };
+  const [advancedOpen, setAdvancedOpen] = useState(false);
+  const entries = Object.entries(PROXY_SETTINGS_OPTIONS);
+  const mainEntries = entries.filter(([, config]) => !config.advanced);
+  const advancedEntries = entries.filter(([, config]) => config.advanced);
+
   return (
     <>
-      {Object.entries(PROXY_SETTINGS_OPTIONS).map(([key, config]) => {
-        if (isNumericField(key)) {
-          return (
-            <NumberInput
-              key={key}
-              label={config.label}
-              {...proxySettingsForm.getInputProps(key)}
-              description={config.description || null}
-              min={0}
-              max={getNumericFieldMax(key)}
-            />
-          );
-        } else if (isFloatField(key)) {
-          return (
-            <NumberInput
-              key={key}
-              label={config.label}
-              {...proxySettingsForm.getInputProps(key)}
-              description={config.description || null}
-              min={0.0}
-              max={10.0}
-              step={0.01}
-              precision={1}
-            />
-          );
-        } else {
-          return (
-            <TextInput
-              key={key}
-              label={config.label}
-              {...proxySettingsForm.getInputProps(key)}
-              description={config.description || null}
-            />
-          );
-        }
-      })}
+      {mainEntries.map(([key, config]) =>
+        renderProxySettingField(key, config, proxySettingsForm)
+      )}
+
+      {advancedEntries.length > 0 && (
+        <>
+          <Button
+            variant="subtle"
+            size="xs"
+            leftSection={
+              advancedOpen ? (
+                <ChevronDown size={12} />
+              ) : (
+                <ChevronRight size={12} />
+              )
+            }
+            onClick={() => setAdvancedOpen((open) => !open)}
+            c="dimmed"
+            styles={{ root: { alignSelf: 'flex-start' } }}
+          >
+            {advancedOpen ? 'Hide' : 'Show'} Advanced Settings
+          </Button>
+          <Collapse in={advancedOpen}>
+            <Stack gap="sm">
+              {advancedEntries.map(([key, config]) =>
+                renderProxySettingField(key, config, proxySettingsForm)
+              )}
+            </Stack>
+          </Collapse>
+        </>
+      )}
     </>
   );
 });
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/forms/settings/__tests__/ProxySettingsForm.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/forms/settings/__tests__/ProxySettingsForm.test.jsx
index c874b3e6..2b0dc55f 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/forms/settings/__tests__/ProxySettingsForm.test.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/forms/settings/__tests__/ProxySettingsForm.test.jsx
@@ -14,6 +14,21 @@ vi.mock('../../../../constants.js', () => ({
       description: 'Speed multiplier',
     },
     redis_url: { label: 'Redis URL', description: 'Redis connection URL' },
+    redis_chunk_ttl: {
+      label: 'Buffer Chunk TTL',
+      advanced: true,
+      description: 'Chunk TTL',
+    },
+    channel_init_grace_period: {
+      label: 'Channel Initialization Timeout',
+      advanced: true,
+      description: 'Init timeout',
+    },
+    channel_client_wait_period: {
+      label: 'Client Connect Grace Period',
+      advanced: true,
+      description: 'Advanced grace period',
+    },
   },
 }));
 
@@ -71,6 +86,8 @@ vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
     </div>
   ),
   Stack: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Collapse: ({ in: isOpen, children }) =>
+    isOpen ? <div data-testid="collapse-open">{children}</div> : null,
   TextInput: ({ label, description, ...rest }) => (
     <div>
       <label>{label}</label>
@@ -353,11 +370,38 @@ describe('ProxySettingsForm', () => {
 
   // ── ProxySettingsOptions field routing ─────────────────────────────────────
   describe('ProxySettingsOptions field routing', () => {
-    it('calls getInputProps for each PROXY_SETTINGS_OPTIONS key', () => {
+    it('binds main settings on initial render', () => {
       render(<ProxySettingsForm active={true} />);
       expect(formMock.getInputProps).toHaveBeenCalledWith('buffering_timeout');
       expect(formMock.getInputProps).toHaveBeenCalledWith('buffering_speed');
       expect(formMock.getInputProps).toHaveBeenCalledWith('redis_url');
     });
+
+    it('hides advanced settings until expanded', () => {
+      render(<ProxySettingsForm active={true} />);
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByTestId('number-input-Client Connect Grace Period')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByTestId('number-input-Channel Initialization Timeout')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByTestId('number-input-Buffer Chunk TTL')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('Show Advanced Settings')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows advanced settings when expanded', () => {
+      render(<ProxySettingsForm active={true} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Show Advanced Settings'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('collapse-open')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(
+        screen.getByTestId('number-input-Client Connect Grace Period')
+      ).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(
+        screen.getByTestId('number-input-Channel Initialization Timeout')
+      ).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('number-input-Buffer Chunk TTL')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
   });
 });
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelTableStreams.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelTableStreams.jsx
index a38795a2..71da2cee 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelTableStreams.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelTableStreams.jsx
@@ -1,64 +1,49 @@
-import React, {
-  useMemo,
-  useState,
-  useEffect,
-  useCallback,
-  useRef,
-} from 'react';
-import API from '../../api';
+import React, { useCallback, useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState, } from 'react';
 import { copyToClipboard } from '../../utils';
 import { buildLiveStreamUrl } from '../../utils/components/FloatingVideoUtils.js';
+import { ChevronDown, ChevronRight, Eye, GripHorizontal, SquareMinus, } from 'lucide-react';
 import {
-  GripHorizontal,
-  SquareMinus,
-  ChevronDown,
-  ChevronRight,
-  Eye,
-} from 'lucide-react';
-import {
-  Box,
   ActionIcon,
-  Flex,
-  Text,
-  useMantineTheme,
-  Center,
   Badge,
-  Group,
-  Tooltip,
-  Collapse,
+  Box,
   Button,
+  Center,
+  Collapse,
+  Flex,
+  Group,
+  Text,
+  Tooltip,
+  useMantineTheme,
 } from '@mantine/core';
-import {
-  useReactTable,
-  getCoreRowModel,
-  flexRender,
-} from '@tanstack/react-table';
+import { flexRender, getCoreRowModel, useReactTable, } from '@tanstack/react-table';
 import './table.css';
 import useChannelsTableStore from '../../store/channelsTable';
 import usePlaylistsStore from '../../store/playlists';
 import useVideoStore from '../../store/useVideoStore';
 import useSettingsStore from '../../store/settings';
 import {
+  closestCenter,
   DndContext,
   KeyboardSensor,
   MouseSensor,
   TouchSensor,
-  closestCenter,
   useDraggable,
   useSensor,
   useSensors,
 } from '@dnd-kit/core';
 import { restrictToVerticalAxis } from '@dnd-kit/modifiers';
-import {
-  arrayMove,
-  SortableContext,
-  verticalListSortingStrategy,
-} from '@dnd-kit/sortable';
-import { useSortable } from '@dnd-kit/sortable';
+import { arrayMove, SortableContext, useSortable, verticalListSortingStrategy, } from '@dnd-kit/sortable';
 import { CSS } from '@dnd-kit/utilities';
 import { shallow } from 'zustand/shallow';
 import useAuthStore from '../../store/auth';
 import { USER_LEVELS } from '../../constants';
+import {
+  categorizeStreamStats,
+  formatStatKey,
+  formatStatValue,
+  getChannelStreamStats,
+  reorderChannelStreams,
+} from '../../utils/tables/ChannelTableStreamsUtils.js';
 
 // ── Static values (created once, shared across all instances) ────────────────
 
@@ -69,103 +54,6 @@ const defaultColumnConfig = {
   minSize: 0,
 };
 
-const categoryMapping = {
-  basic: [
-    'resolution',
-    'video_codec',
-    'source_fps',
-    'audio_codec',
-    'audio_channels',
-  ],
-  video: [
-    'video_bitrate',
-    'pixel_format',
-    'width',
-    'height',
-    'aspect_ratio',
-    'frame_rate',
-  ],
-  audio: [
-    'audio_bitrate',
-    'sample_rate',
-    'audio_format',
-    'audio_channels_layout',
-  ],
-  technical: [
-    'stream_type',
-    'container_format',
-    'duration',
-    'file_size',
-    'ffmpeg_output_bitrate',
-    'input_bitrate',
-  ],
-  other: [],
-};
-
-const categorizeStreamStats = (stats) => {
-  if (!stats)
-    return { basic: {}, video: {}, audio: {}, technical: {}, other: {} };
-
-  const categories = {
-    basic: {},
-    video: {},
-    audio: {},
-    technical: {},
-    other: {},
-  };
-
-  Object.entries(stats).forEach(([key, value]) => {
-    let categorized = false;
-    for (const [category, keys] of Object.entries(categoryMapping)) {
-      if (keys.includes(key)) {
-        categories[category][key] = value;
-        categorized = true;
-        break;
-      }
-    }
-    if (!categorized) {
-      categories.other[key] = value;
-    }
-  });
-
-  return categories;
-};
-
-const formatStatValue = (key, value) => {
-  if (value === null || value === undefined) return 'N/A';
-
-  switch (key) {
-    case 'video_bitrate':
-    case 'audio_bitrate':
-    case 'ffmpeg_output_bitrate':
-      return `${value} kbps`;
-    case 'source_fps':
-    case 'frame_rate':
-      return `${value} fps`;
-    case 'sample_rate':
-      return `${value} Hz`;
-    case 'file_size':
-      if (typeof value === 'number') {
-        if (value < 1024) return `${value} B`;
-        if (value < 1024 * 1024) return `${(value / 1024).toFixed(2)} KB`;
-        if (value < 1024 * 1024 * 1024)
-          return `${(value / (1024 * 1024)).toFixed(2)} MB`;
-        return `${(value / (1024 * 1024 * 1024)).toFixed(2)} GB`;
-      }
-      return value;
-    case 'duration':
-      if (typeof value === 'number') {
-        const hours = Math.floor(value / 3600);
-        const minutes = Math.floor((value % 3600) / 60);
-        const seconds = Math.floor(value % 60);
-        return `${hours.toString().padStart(2, '0')}:${minutes.toString().padStart(2, '0')}:${seconds.toString().padStart(2, '0')}`;
-      }
-      return value;
-    default:
-      return value.toString();
-  }
-};
-
 // ── Sub-components ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
 const RowDragHandleCell = ({ rowId }) => {
@@ -219,27 +107,25 @@ const DraggableRow = React.memo(
           }),
         }}
       >
-        {row.getVisibleCells().map((cell) => {
-          return (
-            <Box
-              className="td"
-              key={cell.id}
-              style={{
-                flex: cell.column.columnDef.size ? '0 0 auto' : '1 1 0',
-                width: cell.column.columnDef.size
-                  ? cell.column.getSize()
-                  : undefined,
-                minWidth: 0,
-              }}
-            >
-              <Flex align="center" style={{ height: '100%' }}>
-                <Text component="div" size="xs">
-                  {flexRender(cell.column.columnDef.cell, cell.getContext())}
-                </Text>
-              </Flex>
-            </Box>
-          );
-        })}
+        {row.getVisibleCells().map((cell) => (
+          <Box
+            className="td"
+            key={cell.id}
+            style={{
+              flex: cell.column.columnDef.size ? '0 0 auto' : '1 1 0',
+              width: cell.column.columnDef.size
+                ? cell.column.getSize()
+                : undefined,
+              minWidth: 0,
+            }}
+          >
+            <Flex align="center" style={{ height: '100%' }}>
+              <Text component="div" size="xs">
+                {flexRender(cell.column.columnDef.cell, cell.getContext())}
+              </Text>
+            </Flex>
+          </Box>
+        ))}
       </Box>
     );
   },
@@ -260,7 +146,7 @@ const StatsCategory = ({ categoryName, stats }) => {
         {Object.entries(stats).map(([key, value]) => (
           <Tooltip key={key} label={`${key}: ${formatStatValue(key, value)}`}>
             <Badge size="xs" variant="light" color="gray">
-              {key.replace(/_/g, ' ').replace(/\b\w/g, (l) => l.toUpperCase())}:{' '}
+              {formatStatKey(key)}:{' '}
               {formatStatValue(key, value)}
             </Badge>
           </Tooltip>
@@ -549,7 +435,7 @@ const ChannelStreams = ({ channel }) => {
         if (t && (since === null || t > since)) since = t;
       }
       const ids = opts && opts.ids;
-      API.getChannelStreamStats(channelId, since, ids).then((updates) => {
+      getChannelStreamStats(channelId, since, ids).then((updates) => {
         if (!updates || updates.length === 0) return;
         patchChannelStreamStats(channelId, updates);
       });
@@ -596,7 +482,7 @@ const ChannelStreams = ({ channel }) => {
   const removeStream = useCallback(async (stream) => {
     const newStreamList = dataRef.current.filter((s) => s.id !== stream.id);
     setData(newStreamList);
-    await API.reorderChannelStreams(
+    await reorderChannelStreams(
       channelRef.current.id,
       newStreamList.map((s) => s.id)
     );
@@ -709,7 +595,7 @@ const ChannelStreams = ({ channel }) => {
           const newIndex = currentIds.indexOf(over.id);
           const retval = arrayMove(prevData, oldIndex, newIndex);
 
-          API.reorderChannelStreams(
+          reorderChannelStreams(
             channel.id,
             retval.map((row) => row.id)
           );
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable.jsx
index 797471ae..e21a003c 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable.jsx
@@ -1,71 +1,59 @@
-import React, {
-  useEffect,
-  useMemo,
-  useState,
-  useCallback,
-  useRef,
-} from 'react';
-import {
-  DndContext,
-  closestCenter,
-  PointerSensor,
-  useSensor,
-  useSensors,
-} from '@dnd-kit/core';
-import {
-  SortableContext,
-  verticalListSortingStrategy,
-} from '@dnd-kit/sortable';
+import React, { useCallback, useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState, } from 'react';
+import { closestCenter, DndContext, PointerSensor, useSensor, useSensors, } from '@dnd-kit/core';
+import { SortableContext, verticalListSortingStrategy, } from '@dnd-kit/sortable';
 import useChannelsStore from '../../store/channels';
-import API from '../../api';
 import ChannelForm from '../forms/Channel';
 import ChannelBatchForm from '../forms/ChannelBatch';
 import RecordingForm from '../forms/Recording';
-import { useDebounce, copyToClipboard } from '../../utils';
+import { copyToClipboard, useDebounce } from '../../utils';
 import useVideoStore from '../../store/useVideoStore';
 import useSettingsStore from '../../store/settings';
 import {
-  Tv2,
-  ScreenShare,
-  Scroll,
-  SquareMinus,
-  CirclePlay,
-  SquarePen,
-  Copy,
-  ScanEye,
-  EllipsisVertical,
-  ArrowUpNarrowWide,
-  ArrowUpDown,
   ArrowDownWideNarrow,
-  Search,
+  ArrowUpDown,
+  ArrowUpNarrowWide,
+  CirclePlay,
+  Copy,
+  EllipsisVertical,
   EyeOff,
   Pencil,
+  ScanEye,
+  ScreenShare,
+  Scroll,
+  Search,
+  SquareMinus,
+  SquarePen,
+  Tv2,
 } from 'lucide-react';
-import { listOverriddenFields } from '../../utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js';
+import { listOverriddenFields, requeryChannels, } from '../../utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js';
 import { buildLiveStreamUrl } from '../../utils/components/FloatingVideoUtils.js';
 import {
-  Box,
-  TextInput,
-  Popover,
   ActionIcon,
+  Box,
   Button,
-  Paper,
-  Flex,
-  Text,
-  Group,
-  useMantineTheme,
   Center,
-  Switch,
+  Flex,
+  Group,
   Menu,
+  MenuDropdown,
+  MenuItem,
+  MenuTarget,
   MultiSelect,
-  Pagination,
   NativeSelect,
-  UnstyledButton,
-  Stack,
-  Select,
   NumberInput,
+  Pagination,
+  Paper,
+  Popover,
+  PopoverDropdown,
+  PopoverTarget,
+  Select,
+  Stack,
+  Switch,
+  Text,
+  TextInput,
   Tooltip,
-  Skeleton,
+  UnstyledButton,
+  useMantineTheme,
 } from '@mantine/core';
 import './table.css';
 import useChannelsTableStore from '../../store/channelsTable';
@@ -79,21 +67,33 @@ import ChannelsTableOnboarding from './ChannelsTable/ChannelsTableOnboarding';
 import ChannelTableHeader from './ChannelsTable/ChannelTableHeader';
 import useOutputProfilesStore from '../../store/outputProfiles';
 import {
-  EditableTextCell,
-  EditableNumberCell,
-  EditableGroupCell,
   EditableEPGCell,
+  EditableGroupCell,
   EditableLogoCell,
+  EditableNumberCell,
+  EditableTextCell,
 } from './ChannelsTable/EditableCell';
-import { DraggableRow } from './ChannelsTable/DraggableRow';
 import useWarningsStore from '../../store/warnings';
 import ConfirmationDialog from '../ConfirmationDialog';
 import useAuthStore from '../../store/auth';
 import { USER_LEVELS } from '../../constants';
-
-const m3uUrlBase = `${window.location.protocol}//${window.location.host}/output/m3u`;
-const epgUrlBase = `${window.location.protocol}//${window.location.host}/output/epg`;
-const hdhrUrlBase = `${window.location.protocol}//${window.location.host}/hdhr`;
+import { getShowVideoUrl } from '../../utils/cards/RecordingCardUtils.js';
+import {
+  buildEPGUrl,
+  buildFetchParams,
+  buildHDHRUrl,
+  buildM3UUrl,
+  deleteChannel,
+  deleteChannels,
+  epgUrlBase,
+  getAllChannelIds,
+  hdhrUrlBase,
+  m3uUrlBase,
+  queryChannels,
+  reorderChannel,
+  updateProfileChannel,
+  updateProfileChannels,
+} from '../../utils/tables/ChannelsTableUtils.js';
 
 const ChannelEnabledSwitch = React.memo(
   ({ rowId, selectedProfileId, selectedTableIds }) => {
@@ -109,13 +109,13 @@ const ChannelEnabledSwitch = React.memo(
 
     const handleToggle = () => {
       if (selectedTableIds.length > 1) {
-        API.updateProfileChannels(
+        updateProfileChannels(
           selectedTableIds,
           selectedProfileId,
           !isEnabled
         );
       } else {
-        API.updateProfileChannel(rowId, selectedProfileId, !isEnabled);
+        updateProfileChannel(rowId, selectedProfileId, !isEnabled);
       }
     };
 
@@ -208,22 +208,22 @@ const ChannelRowActions = React.memo(
           </ActionIcon>
 
           <Menu>
-            <Menu.Target>
+            <MenuTarget>
               <ActionIcon variant="transparent" size={iconSize}>
                 <EllipsisVertical size="18" />
               </ActionIcon>
-            </Menu.Target>
+            </MenuTarget>
 
-            <Menu.Dropdown>
-              <Menu.Item leftSection={<Copy size="14" />}>
+            <MenuDropdown>
+              <MenuItem leftSection={<Copy size="14" />}>
                 <UnstyledButton
                   size="xs"
                   onClick={() => copyToClipboard(getChannelURL(row.original))}
                 >
                   <Text size="xs">Copy URL</Text>
                 </UnstyledButton>
-              </Menu.Item>
-              <Menu.Item
+              </MenuItem>
+              <MenuItem
                 onClick={onRecord}
                 disabled={authUser.user_level != USER_LEVELS.ADMIN}
                 leftSection={
@@ -239,8 +239,8 @@ const ChannelRowActions = React.memo(
                 }
               >
                 <Text size="xs">Record</Text>
-              </Menu.Item>
-            </Menu.Dropdown>
+              </MenuItem>
+            </MenuDropdown>
           </Menu>
         </Center>
       </Box>
@@ -421,130 +421,47 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
   /**
    * Functions
    */
+  const handleFetchSuccess = useCallback((ids) => {
+    setTablePrefs((prev) => ({ ...prev, pageSize: pagination.pageSize }));
+    setAllRowIds(ids);
+    hasFetchedData.current = true;
+    if (!hasSignaledReady.current && onReady && tvgsLoaded) {
+      hasSignaledReady.current = true;
+      onReady();
+    }
+  }, [pagination.pageSize, setTablePrefs, setAllRowIds, onReady, tvgsLoaded]);
+
   const fetchData = useCallback(async () => {
-    // Build params first to check for duplicates
-    const params = new URLSearchParams();
-    params.append('page', pagination.pageIndex + 1);
-    params.append('page_size', pagination.pageSize);
-    params.append('include_streams', 'true');
-    if (selectedProfileId !== '0') {
-      params.append('channel_profile_id', selectedProfileId);
-    }
-    if (showDisabled === true) {
-      params.append('show_disabled', true);
-    }
-    if (showOnlyStreamlessChannels === true) {
-      params.append('only_streamless', true);
-    }
-    if (showOnlyStaleChannels === true) {
-      params.append('only_stale', true);
-    }
-    if (showOnlyOverriddenChannels === true) {
-      params.append('only_has_overrides', true);
-    }
-    // The backend defaults to "active"; send other choices explicitly so
-    // hidden rows surface when the user opts into "Hidden Only" or "Show All".
-    if (visibilityFilter && visibilityFilter !== 'active') {
-      params.append('visibility_filter', visibilityFilter);
-    }
-
-    // Apply sorting
-    if (sorting.length > 0) {
-      let sortField = sorting[0].id;
-      // Map frontend column ids to backend ordering field names
-      const fieldMapping = {
-        channel_group: 'channel_group__name',
-        epg: 'epg_data__name',
-      };
-      if (fieldMapping[sortField]) {
-        sortField = fieldMapping[sortField];
-      }
-      const sortDirection = sorting[0].desc ? '-' : '';
-      params.append('ordering', `${sortDirection}${sortField}`);
-    }
-
-    // Apply debounced filters
-    Object.entries(debouncedFilters).forEach(([key, value]) => {
-      if (value) {
-        if (Array.isArray(value)) {
-          // Convert null values to "null" string for URL parameter
-          const processedValue = value
-            .map((v) => (v === null ? 'null' : v))
-            .join(',');
-          params.append(key, processedValue);
-        } else {
-          params.append(key, value);
-        }
-      }
+    const params = buildFetchParams({
+      pagination, sorting, debouncedFilters, selectedProfileId,
+      showDisabled, showOnlyStreamlessChannels, showOnlyStaleChannels,
+      showOnlyOverriddenChannels, visibilityFilter,
     });
-
     const paramsString = params.toString();
 
-    // Skip if same fetch is already in progress (prevents StrictMode double-fetch)
-    if (
-      fetchInProgressRef.current &&
-      lastFetchParamsRef.current === paramsString
-    ) {
-      return;
-    }
+    if (fetchInProgressRef.current && lastFetchParamsRef.current === paramsString) return;
 
-    // Increment fetch version to track this specific fetch request
     const currentFetchVersion = ++fetchVersionRef.current;
     lastFetchParamsRef.current = paramsString;
     fetchInProgressRef.current = true;
-
     setIsLoading(true);
 
     try {
-      const [, ids] = await Promise.all([
-        API.queryChannels(params),
-        API.getAllChannelIds(params),
-      ]);
-
+      const [, ids] = await Promise.all([queryChannels(params), getAllChannelIds(params)]);
       fetchInProgressRef.current = false;
-
-      // Skip state updates if a newer fetch has been initiated
-      if (currentFetchVersion !== fetchVersionRef.current) {
-        return;
-      }
-
+      if (currentFetchVersion !== fetchVersionRef.current) return;
       setIsLoading(false);
-      hasFetchedData.current = true;
-
-      setTablePrefs((prev) => ({
-        ...prev,
-        pageSize: pagination.pageSize,
-      }));
-      setAllRowIds(ids);
-
-      // Signal ready after first successful data fetch AND EPG data is loaded
-      // This prevents the EPG column from showing "Not Assigned" while EPG data is still loading
-      if (!hasSignaledReady.current && onReady && tvgsLoaded) {
-        hasSignaledReady.current = true;
-        onReady();
-      }
+      handleFetchSuccess(ids);
     } catch (error) {
       fetchInProgressRef.current = false;
-
-      // Skip state updates if a newer fetch has been initiated
-      if (currentFetchVersion !== fetchVersionRef.current) {
-        return;
-      }
+      if (currentFetchVersion !== fetchVersionRef.current) return;
       setIsLoading(false);
-      // API layer handles "Invalid page" errors by resetting and retrying
-      // Just re-throw to show notification for actual errors
       throw error;
     }
   }, [
-    pagination,
-    sorting,
-    debouncedFilters,
-    showDisabled,
-    selectedProfileId,
-    showOnlyStreamlessChannels,
-    showOnlyStaleChannels,
-    showOnlyOverriddenChannels,
-    visibilityFilter,
+    pagination, sorting, debouncedFilters, selectedProfileId,
+    showDisabled, showOnlyStreamlessChannels, showOnlyStaleChannels,
+    showOnlyOverriddenChannels, visibilityFilter, handleFetchSuccess,
   ]);
 
   const stopPropagation = useCallback((e) => {
@@ -604,7 +521,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     }
   }, []);
 
-  const deleteChannel = async (id) => {
+  const handleDeleteChannel = async (id) => {
     console.log(`Deleting channel with ID: ${id}`);
 
     const rows = table.getRowModel().rows;
@@ -642,15 +559,15 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
   const executeDeleteChannel = async (id) => {
     setDeleting(true);
     try {
-      await API.deleteChannel(id);
-      API.requeryChannels();
+      await deleteChannel(id);
+      requeryChannels();
     } finally {
       setDeleting(false);
       setConfirmDeleteOpen(false);
     }
   };
 
-  const deleteChannels = async () => {
+  const handleDeleteChannels = async () => {
     if (isWarningSuppressed('delete-channels')) {
       // Skip warning if suppressed
       return executeDeleteChannels();
@@ -664,8 +581,8 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     setIsLoading(true);
     setDeleting(true);
     try {
-      await API.deleteChannels(table.selectedTableIds);
-      await API.requeryChannels();
+      await deleteChannels(table.selectedTableIds);
+      await requeryChannels();
       setSelectedChannelIds([]);
       table.setSelectedTableIds([]);
     } finally {
@@ -688,9 +605,9 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
         return '';
       }
 
-      const path = `/proxy/ts/stream/${channel.uuid}`;
+      const path = getShowVideoUrl(channel, env_mode);
       if (env_mode == 'dev') {
-        return `${window.location.protocol}//${window.location.hostname}:5656${path}`;
+        return path;
       }
       return `${window.location.protocol}//${window.location.host}${path}`;
     },
@@ -754,51 +671,23 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     setRecordingModalOpen(false);
   };
 
-  // Build URLs with parameters
-  const buildM3UUrl = () => {
-    const params = new URLSearchParams();
-    if (!m3uParams.cachedlogos) params.append('cachedlogos', 'false');
-    if (m3uParams.direct) params.append('direct', 'true');
-    if (m3uParams.tvg_id_source !== 'channel_number')
-      params.append('tvg_id_source', m3uParams.tvg_id_source);
-    if (m3uParams.output_format)
-      params.append('output_format', m3uParams.output_format);
-    if (m3uParams.output_profile)
-      params.append('output_profile', m3uParams.output_profile);
-
-    const baseUrl = m3uUrl;
-    return params.toString() ? `${baseUrl}?${params.toString()}` : baseUrl;
-  };
-
-  const buildEPGUrl = () => {
-    const params = new URLSearchParams();
-    if (!epgParams.cachedlogos) params.append('cachedlogos', 'false');
-    if (epgParams.tvg_id_source !== 'channel_number')
-      params.append('tvg_id_source', epgParams.tvg_id_source);
-    if (epgParams.days > 0) params.append('days', epgParams.days.toString());
-    if (epgParams.prev_days > 0)
-      params.append('prev_days', epgParams.prev_days.toString());
-
-    const baseUrl = epgUrl;
-    return params.toString() ? `${baseUrl}?${params.toString()}` : baseUrl;
-  };
   // Example copy URLs
   const copyM3UUrl = async () => {
-    await copyToClipboard(buildM3UUrl(), {
+    await copyToClipboard(buildM3UUrl(m3uParams, m3uUrl), {
       successTitle: 'M3U URL Copied!',
       successMessage: 'The M3U URL has been copied to your clipboard.',
     });
   };
 
   const copyEPGUrl = async () => {
-    await copyToClipboard(buildEPGUrl(), {
+    await copyToClipboard(buildEPGUrl(epgParams, epgUrl), {
       successTitle: 'EPG URL Copied!',
       successMessage: 'The EPG URL has been copied to your clipboard.',
     });
   };
 
   const copyHDHRUrl = async () => {
-    await copyToClipboard(buildHDHRUrl(), {
+    await copyToClipboard(buildHDHRUrl(hdhrOutputProfileId, hdhrUrl), {
       successTitle: 'HDHR URL Copied!',
       successMessage: 'The HDHR URL has been copied to your clipboard.',
     });
@@ -854,7 +743,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
       useChannelsTableStore.setState({ channels: reorderedData });
 
       // Call backend to reorder
-      await API.reorderChannel(
+      await reorderChannel(
         activeChannel.id,
         overIndex > activeIndex
           ? overChannel.id
@@ -862,11 +751,11 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
       );
 
       // Refetch to get updated channel numbers
-      await API.requeryChannels();
+      await requeryChannels();
     } catch (error) {
       // Revert on error
       console.error('Failed to reorder channel:', error);
-      await API.requeryChannels();
+      await requeryChannels();
     }
   };
 
@@ -885,13 +774,6 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     setM3UUrl(`${m3uUrlBase}${profileString}`);
   }, [selectedProfileId, profiles]);
 
-  const buildHDHRUrl = () => {
-    if (!hdhrOutputProfileId) return hdhrUrl;
-    // Insert output_profile segment before the trailing slash (or at end)
-    const base = hdhrUrl.replace(/\/$/, '');
-    return `${base}/output_profile/${hdhrOutputProfileId}`;
-  };
-
   useEffect(() => {
     const startItem = pagination.pageIndex * pagination.pageSize + 1; // +1 to start from 1, not 0
     const endItem = Math.min(
@@ -1053,7 +935,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
             row={row}
             table={table}
             editChannel={editChannel}
-            deleteChannel={deleteChannel}
+            deleteChannel={handleDeleteChannel}
             handleWatchStream={handleWatchStream}
             createRecording={createRecording}
             getChannelURL={getChannelURL}
@@ -1298,7 +1180,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                 position="bottom-start"
                 withinPortal
               >
-                <Popover.Target>
+                <PopoverTarget>
                   <Button
                     leftSection={<Tv2 size={18} />}
                     size="compact-sm"
@@ -1312,8 +1194,8 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                   >
                     HDHR
                   </Button>
-                </Popover.Target>
-                <Popover.Dropdown>
+                </PopoverTarget>
+                <PopoverDropdown>
                   <Stack
                     gap="sm"
                     style={{
@@ -1329,7 +1211,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                       clients.
                     </Text>
                     <TextInput
-                      value={buildHDHRUrl()}
+                      value={buildHDHRUrl(hdhrOutputProfileId, hdhrUrl)}
                       size="sm"
                       readOnly
                       label="Generated URL"
@@ -1359,7 +1241,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                         .map((p) => ({ value: `${p.id}`, label: p.name }))}
                     />
                   </Stack>
-                </Popover.Dropdown>
+                </PopoverDropdown>
               </Popover>
               <Popover
                 withArrow
@@ -1368,7 +1250,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                 position="bottom-start"
                 withinPortal
               >
-                <Popover.Target>
+                <PopoverTarget>
                   <Button
                     leftSection={<ScreenShare size={18} />}
                     size="compact-sm"
@@ -1381,8 +1263,8 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                   >
                     M3U
                   </Button>
-                </Popover.Target>
-                <Popover.Dropdown>
+                </PopoverTarget>
+                <PopoverDropdown>
                   <Stack
                     gap="sm"
                     style={{
@@ -1398,7 +1280,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                       channel list.
                     </Text>
                     <TextInput
-                      value={buildM3UUrl()}
+                      value={buildM3UUrl(m3uParams, m3uUrl)}
                       size="sm"
                       readOnly
                       label="Generated URL"
@@ -1492,7 +1374,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                         .map((p) => ({ value: `${p.id}`, label: p.name }))}
                     />
                   </Stack>
-                </Popover.Dropdown>
+                </PopoverDropdown>
               </Popover>
               <Popover
                 withArrow
@@ -1501,7 +1383,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                 position="bottom-start"
                 withinPortal
               >
-                <Popover.Target>
+                <PopoverTarget>
                   <Button
                     leftSection={<Scroll size={18} />}
                     size="compact-sm"
@@ -1515,8 +1397,8 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                   >
                     EPG
                   </Button>
-                </Popover.Target>
-                <Popover.Dropdown>
+                </PopoverTarget>
+                <PopoverDropdown>
                   <Stack
                     gap="sm"
                     style={{
@@ -1534,7 +1416,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                       clients.
                     </Text>
                     <TextInput
-                      value={buildEPGUrl()}
+                      value={buildEPGUrl(epgParams, epgUrl)}
                       size="sm"
                       readOnly
                       label="Generated URL"
@@ -1608,7 +1490,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                       }
                     />
                   </Stack>
-                </Popover.Dropdown>
+                </PopoverDropdown>
               </Popover>
             </Group>
           </Flex>
@@ -1626,7 +1508,7 @@ const ChannelsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
           <ChannelTableHeader
             rows={rows}
             editChannel={editChannel}
-            deleteChannels={deleteChannels}
+            deleteChannels={handleDeleteChannels}
             selectedTableIds={table.selectedTableIds}
             table={table}
             showDisabled={showDisabled}
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/ChannelTableHeader.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/ChannelTableHeader.jsx
index fcef2479..42e07be1 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/ChannelTableHeader.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/ChannelTableHeader.jsx
@@ -6,8 +6,14 @@ import {
   Flex,
   Group,
   Menu,
-  NumberInput,
+  MenuDivider,
+  MenuDropdown,
+  MenuItem,
+  MenuLabel,
+  MenuTarget,
   Popover,
+  PopoverDropdown,
+  PopoverTarget,
   Select,
   Text,
   TextInput,
@@ -19,22 +25,20 @@ import {
   Binary,
   CircleCheck,
   EllipsisVertical,
-  SquareMinus,
-  SquarePen,
-  SquarePlus,
-  Settings,
   Eye,
   EyeOff,
   Filter,
-  Square,
-  SquareCheck,
-  Pin,
-  PinOff,
   Lock,
   LockOpen,
+  Pin,
+  PinOff,
+  Settings,
+  Square,
+  SquareCheck,
+  SquareMinus,
+  SquarePen,
+  SquarePlus,
 } from 'lucide-react';
-import API from '../../../api';
-import { notifications } from '@mantine/notifications';
 import useChannelsStore from '../../../store/channels';
 import useChannelsTableStore from '../../../store/channelsTable';
 import useAuthStore from '../../../store/auth';
@@ -45,6 +49,10 @@ import ConfirmationDialog from '../../ConfirmationDialog';
 import useWarningsStore from '../../../store/warnings';
 import ProfileModal, { renderProfileOption } from '../../modals/ProfileModal';
 import EPGMatchModal from '../../modals/EPGMatchModal';
+import {
+  addChannelProfile,
+  deleteChannelProfile,
+} from '../../../utils/tables/ChannelsTableUtils.js';
 
 const CreateProfilePopover = React.memo(() => {
   const [opened, setOpened] = useState(false);
@@ -59,7 +67,7 @@ const CreateProfilePopover = React.memo(() => {
   };
 
   const submit = async () => {
-    await API.addChannelProfile({ name });
+    await addChannelProfile({ name });
     setName('');
     setOpened(false);
   };
@@ -72,7 +80,7 @@ const CreateProfilePopover = React.memo(() => {
       withArrow
       shadow="md"
     >
-      <Popover.Target>
+      <PopoverTarget>
         <ActionIcon
           variant="transparent"
           color={theme.tailwind.green[5]}
@@ -81,9 +89,9 @@ const CreateProfilePopover = React.memo(() => {
         >
           <SquarePlus />
         </ActionIcon>
-      </Popover.Target>
+      </PopoverTarget>
 
-      <Popover.Dropdown>
+      <PopoverDropdown>
         <Group>
           <TextInput
             placeholder="Profile Name"
@@ -101,7 +109,7 @@ const CreateProfilePopover = React.memo(() => {
             <CircleCheck />
           </ActionIcon>
         </Group>
-      </Popover.Dropdown>
+      </PopoverDropdown>
     </Popover>
   );
 });
@@ -125,7 +133,6 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
 }) => {
   const theme = useMantineTheme();
 
-  const [channelNumAssignmentStart, setChannelNumAssignmentStart] = useState(1);
   const [assignNumbersModalOpen, setAssignNumbersModalOpen] = useState(false);
   const [groupManagerOpen, setGroupManagerOpen] = useState(false);
   const [epgMatchModalOpen, setEpgMatchModalOpen] = useState(false);
@@ -179,38 +186,13 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
   const executeDeleteProfile = async (id) => {
     setDeletingProfile(true);
     try {
-      await API.deleteChannelProfile(id);
+      await deleteChannelProfile(id);
     } finally {
       setDeletingProfile(false);
       setConfirmDeleteProfileOpen(false);
     }
   };
 
-  const assignChannels = async () => {
-    try {
-      // Call our custom API endpoint
-      const result = await API.assignChannelNumbers(
-        selectedTableIds,
-        channelNumAssignmentStart
-      );
-
-      // We might get { message: "Channels have been auto-assigned!" }
-      notifications.show({
-        title: result.message || 'Channels assigned',
-        color: 'green.5',
-      });
-
-      // Refresh the channel list
-      API.requeryChannels();
-    } catch (err) {
-      console.error(err);
-      notifications.show({
-        title: 'Failed to assign channels',
-        color: 'red.5',
-      });
-    }
-  };
-
   const renderModalOption = renderProfileOption(
     theme,
     profiles,
@@ -302,14 +284,14 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
       >
         <Flex gap={6}>
           <Menu shadow="md" width={200}>
-            <Menu.Target>
+            <MenuTarget>
               <Button size="xs" variant="default" onClick={() => {}}>
                 <Filter size={18} />
               </Button>
-            </Menu.Target>
+            </MenuTarget>
 
-            <Menu.Dropdown>
-              <Menu.Item
+            <MenuDropdown>
+              <MenuItem
                 onClick={toggleShowDisabled}
                 leftSection={
                   showDisabled ? <Eye size={18} /> : <EyeOff size={18} />
@@ -319,9 +301,9 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
                 <Text size="xs">
                   {showDisabled ? 'Hide Disabled' : 'Show Disabled'}
                 </Text>
-              </Menu.Item>
+              </MenuItem>
 
-              <Menu.Item
+              <MenuItem
                 onClick={toggleShowOnlyStreamlessChannels}
                 leftSection={
                   showOnlyStreamlessChannels ? (
@@ -332,9 +314,9 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
                 }
               >
                 <Text size="xs">Only Empty Channels</Text>
-              </Menu.Item>
+              </MenuItem>
 
-              <Menu.Item
+              <MenuItem
                 onClick={toggleShowOnlyStaleChannels}
                 leftSection={
                   showOnlyStaleChannels ? (
@@ -345,9 +327,9 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
                 }
               >
                 <Text size="xs">Has Stale Streams</Text>
-              </Menu.Item>
+              </MenuItem>
 
-              <Menu.Item
+              <MenuItem
                 onClick={toggleShowOnlyOverriddenChannels}
                 leftSection={
                   showOnlyOverriddenChannels ? (
@@ -358,19 +340,19 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
                 }
               >
                 <Text size="xs">Has Overrides</Text>
-              </Menu.Item>
+              </MenuItem>
 
-              <Menu.Divider />
-              <Menu.Label>
+              <MenuDivider />
+              <MenuLabel>
                 <Text size="xs">Visibility</Text>
-              </Menu.Label>
+              </MenuLabel>
 
               {[
                 { value: 'active', label: 'Active Only' },
                 { value: 'hidden', label: 'Hidden Only' },
                 { value: 'all', label: 'Show All' },
               ].map(({ value, label }) => (
-                <Menu.Item
+                <MenuItem
                   key={value}
                   onClick={() =>
                     setVisibilityFilter && setVisibilityFilter(value)
@@ -384,9 +366,9 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
                   }
                 >
                   <Text size="xs">{label}</Text>
-                </Menu.Item>
+                </MenuItem>
               ))}
-            </Menu.Dropdown>
+            </MenuDropdown>
           </Menu>
 
           <Button
@@ -435,14 +417,14 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
           </Button>
 
           <Menu>
-            <Menu.Target>
+            <MenuTarget>
               <ActionIcon variant="default" size={30}>
                 <EllipsisVertical size={18} />
               </ActionIcon>
-            </Menu.Target>
+            </MenuTarget>
 
-            <Menu.Dropdown>
-              <Menu.Item
+            <MenuDropdown>
+              <MenuItem
                 leftSection={
                   headerPinned ? <Pin size={18} /> : <PinOff size={18} />
                 }
@@ -451,9 +433,9 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
                 <Text size="xs">
                   {headerPinned ? 'Unpin Headers' : 'Pin Headers'}
                 </Text>
-              </Menu.Item>
+              </MenuItem>
 
-              <Menu.Item
+              <MenuItem
                 leftSection={
                   isUnlocked ? <LockOpen size={18} /> : <Lock size={18} />
                 }
@@ -463,11 +445,11 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
                 <Text size="xs">
                   {isUnlocked ? 'Lock Table' : 'Unlock for Editing'}
                 </Text>
-              </Menu.Item>
+              </MenuItem>
 
-              <Menu.Divider />
+              <MenuDivider />
 
-              <Menu.Item
+              <MenuItem
                 leftSection={<ArrowDown01 size={18} />}
                 disabled={
                   selectedTableIds.length == 0 ||
@@ -476,9 +458,9 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
                 onClick={() => setAssignNumbersModalOpen(true)}
               >
                 <Text size="xs">Assign #s</Text>
-              </Menu.Item>
+              </MenuItem>
 
-              <Menu.Item
+              <MenuItem
                 leftSection={<Binary size={18} />}
                 disabled={authUser.user_level != USER_LEVELS.ADMIN}
                 onClick={() => setEpgMatchModalOpen(true)}
@@ -488,16 +470,16 @@ const ChannelTableHeader = ({
                     ? `Auto-Match (${selectedTableIds.length} selected)`
                     : 'Auto-Match EPG'}
                 </Text>
-              </Menu.Item>
+              </MenuItem>
 
-              <Menu.Item
+              <MenuItem
                 leftSection={<Settings size={18} />}
                 disabled={authUser.user_level != USER_LEVELS.ADMIN}
                 onClick={() => setGroupManagerOpen(true)}
               >
                 <Text size="xs">Edit Groups</Text>
-              </Menu.Item>
-            </Menu.Dropdown>
+              </MenuItem>
+            </MenuDropdown>
           </Menu>
         </Flex>
       </Box>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/EditableCell.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/EditableCell.jsx
index 55bd44e3..3d0394a4 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/EditableCell.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/EditableCell.jsx
@@ -1,28 +1,14 @@
-import React, {
-  useState,
-  useCallback,
-  useEffect,
-  useRef,
-  useMemo,
-  memo,
-} from 'react';
-import {
-  Box,
-  TextInput,
-  Select,
-  NumberInput,
-  Tooltip,
-  Center,
-  Skeleton,
-} from '@mantine/core';
-import API from '../../../api';
+import React, { memo, useCallback, useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState, } from 'react';
+import { Box, NumberInput, Select, Skeleton, TextInput, Tooltip, } from '@mantine/core';
 import useChannelsTableStore from '../../../store/channelsTable';
 import useLogosStore from '../../../store/logos';
-import {
-  OVERRIDABLE_FIELDS,
-  normalizeFieldValue,
-} from '../../../utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js';
+import { requeryChannels, updateChannel, } from '../../../utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js';
 import { showNotification } from '../../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
+import {
+  buildInlinePatch,
+  getEpgOptions,
+  getLogoOptions,
+} from '../../../utils/tables/ChannelsTableUtils.js';
 
 // Surfaces server-side validation failures so the user knows the
 // inline edit was rejected (otherwise the cell silently reverts).
@@ -43,30 +29,6 @@ export const notifyInlineSaveError = (columnId, error) => {
   });
 };
 
-// Inline edits on auto-synced channels route into the override row so
-// sync cannot overwrite them. If the new value matches the provider's,
-// clear that field's override instead of writing a duplicate. Manual
-// channels keep direct Channel.* writes.
-const buildInlinePatch = (rowOriginal, fieldId, newValue) => {
-  if (rowOriginal?.auto_created && OVERRIDABLE_FIELDS.includes(fieldId)) {
-    // Normalize both sides so a stringified form value compares
-    // cleanly against the typed provider value.
-    const formValue = normalizeFieldValue(fieldId, newValue);
-    const providerValue = normalizeFieldValue(fieldId, rowOriginal[fieldId]);
-    const overrideFieldValue = formValue === providerValue ? null : formValue;
-    return {
-      id: rowOriginal.id,
-      override: { [fieldId]: overrideFieldValue },
-    };
-  }
-  const normalized =
-    newValue === undefined || newValue === '' ? null : newValue;
-  return {
-    id: rowOriginal.id,
-    [fieldId]: normalized,
-  };
-};
-
 // Lightweight wrapper that only renders full editable cell when unlocked
 // This prevents 250+ heavy component instances when table is locked
 const EditableCellWrapper = memo(
@@ -151,7 +113,7 @@ const EditableTextCellInner = ({ row, column, getValue, onBlur }) => {
       }
 
       try {
-        const response = await API.updateChannel(
+        const response = await updateChannel(
           buildInlinePatch(row.original, column.id, newValue)
         );
         previousValue.current = newValue;
@@ -298,7 +260,7 @@ const EditableNumberCellInner = ({ row, column, getValue, onBlur }) => {
       }
 
       try {
-        const response = await API.updateChannel(
+        const response = await updateChannel(
           buildInlinePatch(row.original, column.id, newValue)
         );
         previousValue.current = newValue;
@@ -309,7 +271,7 @@ const EditableNumberCellInner = ({ row, column, getValue, onBlur }) => {
 
           // If channel_number was changed, refetch to reorder the table
           if (column.id === 'channel_number') {
-            await API.requeryChannels();
+            await requeryChannels();
             onBlur();
           }
         }
@@ -416,7 +378,7 @@ const EditableGroupCellInner = ({
       }
 
       try {
-        const response = await API.updateChannel(
+        const response = await updateChannel(
           buildInlinePatch(
             row.original,
             'channel_group_id',
@@ -591,7 +553,7 @@ const EditableEPGCellInner = ({
       }
 
       try {
-        const response = await API.updateChannel(
+        const response = await updateChannel(
           buildInlinePatch(
             row.original,
             'epg_data_id',
@@ -620,51 +582,7 @@ const EditableEPGCellInner = ({
 
   // Build EPG options
   const epgOptions = useMemo(() => {
-    const options = [{ value: 'null', label: 'Not Assigned' }];
-
-    // Convert tvgsById to an array and sort by EPG source name, then by tvg_id
-    const tvgsArray = Object.values(tvgsById);
-    tvgsArray.sort((a, b) => {
-      const aEpgName =
-        a.epg_source && epgs[a.epg_source]
-          ? epgs[a.epg_source].name
-          : a.epg_source || '';
-      const bEpgName =
-        b.epg_source && epgs[b.epg_source]
-          ? epgs[b.epg_source].name
-          : b.epg_source || '';
-      const epgCompare = aEpgName.localeCompare(bEpgName);
-      if (epgCompare !== 0) return epgCompare;
-      // Secondary sort by tvg_id
-      return (a.tvg_id || '').localeCompare(b.tvg_id || '');
-    });
-
-    tvgsArray.forEach((tvg) => {
-      const epgSourceName =
-        tvg.epg_source && epgs[tvg.epg_source]
-          ? epgs[tvg.epg_source].name
-          : tvg.epg_source;
-      const tvgName = tvg.name;
-      // Create a comprehensive label: "EPG Name | TVG-ID | TVG Name"
-      let label;
-      if (epgSourceName && tvg.tvg_id) {
-        label = `${epgSourceName} | ${tvg.tvg_id}`;
-        if (tvgName && tvgName !== tvg.tvg_id) {
-          label += ` | ${tvgName}`;
-        }
-      } else if (tvgName) {
-        label = tvgName;
-      } else {
-        label = `ID: ${tvg.id}`;
-      }
-
-      options.push({
-        value: String(tvg.id),
-        label: label,
-      });
-    });
-
-    return options;
+    return getEpgOptions(tvgsById, epgs);
   }, [tvgsById, epgs]);
 
   return (
@@ -761,7 +679,7 @@ const EditableLogoCellInner = ({ row, logoId, onBlur }) => {
       }
 
       try {
-        const response = await API.updateChannel(
+        const response = await updateChannel(
           buildInlinePatch(
             row.original,
             'logo_id',
@@ -790,27 +708,7 @@ const EditableLogoCellInner = ({ row, logoId, onBlur }) => {
 
   // Build logo options with logo data
   const logoOptions = useMemo(() => {
-    const options = [
-      {
-        value: 'null',
-        label: 'Default',
-        logo: null,
-      },
-    ];
-
-    // Convert channelLogos object to array and sort by name
-    const logosArray = Object.values(channelLogos);
-    logosArray.sort((a, b) => (a.name || '').localeCompare(b.name || ''));
-
-    logosArray.forEach((logo) => {
-      options.push({
-        value: String(logo.id),
-        label: logo.name || `Logo ${logo.id}`,
-        logo: logo,
-      });
-    });
-
-    return options;
+    return getLogoOptions(channelLogos);
   }, [channelLogos]);
 
   // Get display text for the current logo
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/__tests__/ChannelTableHeader.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/__tests__/ChannelTableHeader.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6979046b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/__tests__/ChannelTableHeader.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,693 @@
+import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../../store/channels', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../../store/channelsTable', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../../store/auth', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../../store/warnings', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── Utility mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../../utils/tables/ChannelsTableUtils.js', () => ({
+  addChannelProfile: vi.fn(),
+  deleteChannelProfile: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../forms/AssignChannelNumbers', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="assign-numbers-modal">
+        <button onClick={onClose}>Close Assign</button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../forms/GroupManager', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="group-manager-modal">
+        <button onClick={onClose}>Close Group Manager</button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../modals/ProfileModal', () => ({
+  default: ({ opened, onClose }) =>
+    opened ? (
+      <div data-testid="profile-modal">
+        <button onClick={onClose}>Close Profile Modal</button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+  renderProfileOption: vi.fn(() => () => null),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../modals/EPGMatchModal', () => ({
+  default: ({ opened, onClose }) =>
+    opened ? (
+      <div data-testid="epg-match-modal">
+        <button onClick={onClose}>Close EPG Match</button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../ConfirmationDialog', () => ({
+  default: ({ opened, onClose, onConfirm, title, loading }) =>
+    opened ? (
+      <div data-testid="confirmation-dialog">
+        <span data-testid="dialog-title">{title}</span>
+        <button data-testid="confirm-btn" onClick={onConfirm} disabled={loading}>
+          Confirm
+        </button>
+        <button data-testid="cancel-btn" onClick={onClose}>
+          Cancel
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+// ── @mantine/core ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  ActionIcon: ({ children, onClick, disabled, color, variant }) => (
+    <button
+      data-testid="action-icon"
+      onClick={onClick}
+      disabled={disabled}
+      data-color={color}
+      data-variant={variant}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Box: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Button: ({ children, onClick, disabled, variant, color }) => (
+    <button
+      onClick={onClick}
+      disabled={disabled}
+      data-variant={variant}
+      data-color={color}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Flex: ({ children }) => <div data-testid="flex">{children}</div>,
+  Group: ({ children }) => <div data-testid="group">{children}</div>,
+  Menu: Object.assign(
+    ({ children }) => <div data-testid="menu">{children}</div>,
+    {
+      Target: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+      Dropdown: ({ children }) => (
+        <div data-testid="menu-dropdown">{children}</div>
+      ),
+      Item: ({ children, onClick, disabled }) => (
+        <button data-testid="menu-item" onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled}>
+          {children}
+        </button>
+      ),
+      Divider: () => <hr data-testid="menu-divider" />,
+      Label: ({ children }) => <div data-testid="menu-label">{children}</div>,
+    }
+  ),
+  MenuDivider: () => <hr data-testid="menu-divider" />,
+  MenuDropdown: ({ children }) => (
+    <div data-testid="menu-dropdown">{children}</div>
+  ),
+  MenuItem: ({ children, onClick, disabled }) => (
+    <button data-testid="menu-item" onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled}>
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  MenuLabel: ({ children }) => <div data-testid="menu-label">{children}</div>,
+  MenuTarget: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Popover: ({ children, opened }) => (
+    <div data-testid="popover" data-opened={opened}>
+      {children}
+    </div>
+  ),
+  PopoverDropdown: ({ children }) => (
+    <div data-testid="popover-dropdown">{children}</div>
+  ),
+  PopoverTarget: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Select: ({ value, onChange, data }) => (
+    <select
+      data-testid="profile-select"
+      value={value}
+      onChange={(e) => onChange(e.target.value)}
+    >
+      {(data || []).map((opt) => (
+        <option key={opt.value} value={opt.value}>
+          {opt.label}
+        </option>
+      ))}
+    </select>
+  ),
+  Text: ({ children, c }) => (
+    <span data-testid="text" data-color={c}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  TextInput: ({ value, onChange, placeholder }) => (
+    <input
+      data-testid="text-input"
+      value={value}
+      onChange={onChange}
+      placeholder={placeholder}
+    />
+  ),
+  Tooltip: ({ children, label }) => <div data-tooltip={label}>{children}</div>,
+  useMantineTheme: () => ({
+    tailwind: {
+      green: { 5: 'green.5' },
+      yellow: { 5: 'yellow.5' },
+    },
+    palette: { custom: {} },
+  }),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  ArrowDown01: () => <svg data-testid="icon-arrow-down-01" />,
+  Binary: () => <svg data-testid="icon-binary" />,
+  CircleCheck: () => <svg data-testid="icon-circle-check" />,
+  EllipsisVertical: () => <svg data-testid="icon-ellipsis" />,
+  Eye: () => <svg data-testid="icon-eye" />,
+  EyeOff: () => <svg data-testid="icon-eye-off" />,
+  Filter: () => <svg data-testid="icon-filter" />,
+  Lock: () => <svg data-testid="icon-lock" />,
+  LockOpen: () => <svg data-testid="icon-lock-open" />,
+  Pin: () => <svg data-testid="icon-pin" />,
+  PinOff: () => <svg data-testid="icon-pin-off" />,
+  Settings: () => <svg data-testid="icon-settings" />,
+  Square: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square" />,
+  SquareCheck: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-check" />,
+  SquareMinus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-minus" />,
+  SquarePen: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-pen" />,
+  SquarePlus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-plus" />,
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import useChannelsStore from '../../../../store/channels';
+import useChannelsTableStore from '../../../../store/channelsTable';
+import useAuthStore from '../../../../store/auth';
+import useWarningsStore from '../../../../store/warnings';
+import * as ChannelsTableUtils from '../../../../utils/tables/ChannelsTableUtils.js';
+import ChannelTableHeader from '../ChannelTableHeader';
+
+// ── Helpers ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const ADMIN = 10;
+const STANDARD = 1;
+
+const makeProfiles = () => ({
+  0: { id: 0, name: 'All Channels' },
+  1: { id: 1, name: 'Profile A' },
+  2: { id: 2, name: 'Profile B' },
+});
+
+const makeTable = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  headerPinned: false,
+  setHeaderPinned: vi.fn(),
+  selectedTableIds: [],
+  setSelectedTableIds: vi.fn(),
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+const makeDefaultProps = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  rows: [],
+  editChannel: vi.fn(),
+  deleteChannels: vi.fn(),
+  selectedTableIds: [],
+  table: makeTable(),
+  showDisabled: true,
+  setShowDisabled: vi.fn(),
+  showOnlyStreamlessChannels: false,
+  setShowOnlyStreamlessChannels: vi.fn(),
+  showOnlyStaleChannels: false,
+  setShowOnlyStaleChannels: vi.fn(),
+  showOnlyOverriddenChannels: false,
+  setShowOnlyOverriddenChannels: vi.fn(),
+  visibilityFilter: 'active',
+  setVisibilityFilter: vi.fn(),
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+const setupMocks = ({
+  userLevel = ADMIN,
+  profiles = makeProfiles(),
+  selectedProfileId = '0',
+  isUnlocked = false,
+  isWarningSuppressed = vi.fn(() => false),
+  suppressWarning = vi.fn(),
+} = {}) => {
+  const mockSetSelectedProfileId = vi.fn();
+  const mockSetIsUnlocked = vi.fn();
+
+  vi.mocked(useChannelsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({
+      profiles,
+      selectedProfileId,
+      setSelectedProfileId: mockSetSelectedProfileId,
+    })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useChannelsTableStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({
+      isUnlocked,
+      setIsUnlocked: mockSetIsUnlocked,
+    })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useAuthStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ user: { user_level: userLevel } })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useWarningsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ isWarningSuppressed, suppressWarning })
+  );
+
+  return { mockSetSelectedProfileId, mockSetIsUnlocked };
+};
+
+describe('ChannelTableHeader', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    vi.mocked(ChannelsTableUtils.addChannelProfile).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(ChannelsTableUtils.deleteChannelProfile).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders the profile select', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('profile-select')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders profile options in the select', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByRole('option', { name: 'All Channels' })).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByRole('option', { name: 'Profile A' })).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByRole('option', { name: 'Profile B' })).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the Edit button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Edit')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the Delete button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Delete')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the Add button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not show Editing Mode text when not unlocked', () => {
+      setupMocks({ isUnlocked: false });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.queryByText('Editing Mode')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows Editing Mode text when unlocked', () => {
+      setupMocks({ isUnlocked: true });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Editing Mode')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Profile select ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('profile select', () => {
+    it('calls setSelectedProfileId when profile is changed', () => {
+      const { mockSetSelectedProfileId } = setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      const select = screen.getByTestId('profile-select');
+      fireEvent.change(select, { target: { value: '1' } });
+      expect(mockSetSelectedProfileId).toHaveBeenCalledWith('1');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Filter menu ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('filter menu', () => {
+    it('calls setShowDisabled when Hide/Show Disabled is clicked', () => {
+      const props = makeDefaultProps({ showDisabled: true });
+      setupMocks({ selectedProfileId: '1' });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...props} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Hide Disabled'));
+      expect(props.setShowDisabled).toHaveBeenCalledWith(false);
+    });
+
+    it('shows "Show Disabled" when showDisabled is false', () => {
+      const props = makeDefaultProps({ showDisabled: false });
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...props} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Show Disabled')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('calls setShowOnlyStreamlessChannels when Only Empty Channels is clicked', () => {
+      const props = makeDefaultProps({ showOnlyStreamlessChannels: false });
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...props} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Only Empty Channels'));
+      expect(props.setShowOnlyStreamlessChannels).toHaveBeenCalledWith(true);
+    });
+
+    it('clears stale toggle when enabling streamless-only', () => {
+      const props = makeDefaultProps({
+        showOnlyStreamlessChannels: false,
+        showOnlyStaleChannels: true,
+      });
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...props} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Only Empty Channels'));
+      expect(props.setShowOnlyStaleChannels).toHaveBeenCalledWith(false);
+    });
+
+    it('calls setShowOnlyStaleChannels when Has Stale Streams is clicked', () => {
+      const props = makeDefaultProps({ showOnlyStaleChannels: false });
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...props} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Has Stale Streams'));
+      expect(props.setShowOnlyStaleChannels).toHaveBeenCalledWith(true);
+    });
+
+    it('clears streamless toggle when enabling stale-only', () => {
+      const props = makeDefaultProps({
+        showOnlyStaleChannels: false,
+        showOnlyStreamlessChannels: true,
+      });
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...props} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Has Stale Streams'));
+      expect(props.setShowOnlyStreamlessChannels).toHaveBeenCalledWith(false);
+    });
+
+    it('calls setShowOnlyOverriddenChannels when Has Overrides is clicked', () => {
+      const props = makeDefaultProps({ showOnlyOverriddenChannels: false });
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...props} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Has Overrides'));
+      expect(props.setShowOnlyOverriddenChannels).toHaveBeenCalledWith(true);
+    });
+
+    it('calls setVisibilityFilter with "hidden" when Hidden Only is clicked', () => {
+      const props = makeDefaultProps();
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...props} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Hidden Only'));
+      expect(props.setVisibilityFilter).toHaveBeenCalledWith('hidden');
+    });
+
+    it('calls setVisibilityFilter with "all" when Show All is clicked', () => {
+      const props = makeDefaultProps();
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...props} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Show All'));
+      expect(props.setVisibilityFilter).toHaveBeenCalledWith('all');
+    });
+
+    it('calls setVisibilityFilter with "active" when Active Only is clicked', () => {
+      const props = makeDefaultProps();
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...props} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Active Only'));
+      expect(props.setVisibilityFilter).toHaveBeenCalledWith('active');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Edit / Delete / Add buttons ────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('edit / delete / add buttons', () => {
+    it('Edit button is disabled when no rows are selected', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps({ selectedTableIds: [] })} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Edit')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('Edit button is enabled when rows are selected and user is admin', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: ADMIN });
+      render(
+        <ChannelTableHeader
+          {...makeDefaultProps({ selectedTableIds: ['ch-1'] })}
+        />
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByText('Edit')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('Edit button is disabled for non-admin users even with selection', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: STANDARD });
+      render(
+        <ChannelTableHeader
+          {...makeDefaultProps({ selectedTableIds: ['ch-1'] })}
+        />
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByText('Edit')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('calls editChannel when Edit is clicked', () => {
+      const editChannel = vi.fn();
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: ADMIN });
+      render(
+        <ChannelTableHeader
+          {...makeDefaultProps({ selectedTableIds: ['ch-1'], editChannel })}
+        />
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Edit'));
+      expect(editChannel).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('Delete button is disabled when no rows are selected', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps({ selectedTableIds: [] })} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Delete')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('calls deleteChannels when Delete is clicked', () => {
+      const deleteChannels = vi.fn();
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: ADMIN });
+      render(
+        <ChannelTableHeader
+          {...makeDefaultProps({ selectedTableIds: ['ch-1'], deleteChannels })}
+        />
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Delete'));
+      expect(deleteChannels).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('Add button is disabled for non-admin users', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: STANDARD });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('calls editChannel with forceAdd option when Add is clicked', () => {
+      const editChannel = vi.fn();
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: ADMIN });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps({ editChannel })} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add'));
+      expect(editChannel).toHaveBeenCalledWith(null, { forceAdd: true });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Overflow menu (ellipsis) ───────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('overflow menu', () => {
+    it('calls setHeaderPinned when Pin/Unpin Headers is clicked', () => {
+      const setHeaderPinned = vi.fn();
+      const table = makeTable({ headerPinned: false, setHeaderPinned });
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps({ table })} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Pin Headers'));
+      expect(setHeaderPinned).toHaveBeenCalledWith(true);
+    });
+
+    it('shows "Unpin Headers" when headerPinned is true', () => {
+      const table = makeTable({ headerPinned: true, setHeaderPinned: vi.fn() });
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps({ table })} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Unpin Headers')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('calls setIsUnlocked when Lock/Unlock Table is clicked', () => {
+      const { mockSetIsUnlocked } = setupMocks({ isUnlocked: false });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Unlock for Editing'));
+      expect(mockSetIsUnlocked).toHaveBeenCalledWith(true);
+    });
+
+    it('shows "Lock Table" when isUnlocked is true', () => {
+      setupMocks({ isUnlocked: true });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Lock Table')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('Assign #s menu item is disabled when no rows are selected', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps({ selectedTableIds: [] })} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Assign #s').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('opens AssignChannelNumbersForm when Assign #s is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: ADMIN });
+      render(
+        <ChannelTableHeader
+          {...makeDefaultProps({ selectedTableIds: ['ch-1'] })}
+        />
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Assign #s'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('assign-numbers-modal')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('closes AssignChannelNumbersForm when onClose fires', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: ADMIN });
+      render(
+        <ChannelTableHeader
+          {...makeDefaultProps({ selectedTableIds: ['ch-1'] })}
+        />
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Assign #s'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Close Assign'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('assign-numbers-modal')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('opens EPGMatchModal when Auto-Match EPG is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: ADMIN });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Auto-Match EPG'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('epg-match-modal')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows selected count in Auto-Match label when rows are selected', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: ADMIN });
+      render(
+        <ChannelTableHeader
+          {...makeDefaultProps({ selectedTableIds: ['ch-1', 'ch-2'] })}
+        />
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByText('Auto-Match (2 selected)')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('opens GroupManager when Edit Groups is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: ADMIN });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Edit Groups'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('group-manager-modal')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('closes GroupManager when onClose fires', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: ADMIN });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Edit Groups'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Close Group Manager'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('group-manager-modal')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── CreateProfilePopover ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('CreateProfilePopover', () => {
+    it('calls addChannelProfile with the typed name on submit', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: ADMIN });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+
+      const input = screen.getByTestId('text-input');
+      fireEvent.change(input, { target: { value: 'New Profile' } });
+
+      // Click the CircleCheck action icon inside the popover dropdown
+      const actionIcons = screen.getAllByTestId('action-icon');
+      // The submit button is the one inside the popover dropdown (last small one)
+      const submitIcon = actionIcons.find((btn) =>
+        btn.querySelector('[data-testid="icon-circle-check"]')
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(submitIcon);
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(ChannelsTableUtils.addChannelProfile).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
+          name: 'New Profile',
+        });
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Delete profile ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('delete profile', () => {
+    it('opens confirmation dialog when deleteProfile is triggered and warning not suppressed', async () => {
+      const isWarningSuppressed = vi.fn(() => false);
+      setupMocks({ isWarningSuppressed });
+
+      // We need to trigger deleteProfile — it's called by the ProfileModal's
+      // onDeleteProfile callback; we can spy on renderProfileOption to invoke it
+      // directly. Instead, we verify the confirmation dialog renders when the
+      // warning is not suppressed by calling executeDeleteProfile via the dialog.
+      // We simulate this via the ConfirmationDialog confirm flow.
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      // Dialog is not open by default
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('calls deleteChannelProfile directly when warning is suppressed', async () => {
+      const isWarningSuppressed = vi.fn(() => true);
+      setupMocks({ isWarningSuppressed });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      // When warning suppressed, executeDeleteProfile runs immediately
+      // (tested indirectly - no dialog shown)
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('calls deleteChannelProfile when confirmation dialog is confirmed', async () => {
+      const isWarningSuppressed = vi.fn(() => false);
+      setupMocks({ isWarningSuppressed });
+
+      // We can't easily open the dialog without triggering deleteProfile from
+      // a child; render the component and verify the ConfirmationDialog is
+      // wired with the correct title.
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      // The dialog title should reference "Profile Deletion" when opened
+      // This verifies the dialog props are set correctly
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByText('Confirm Profile Deletion')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── ProfileModal ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('ProfileModal', () => {
+    it('does not show ProfileModal on initial render', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('profile-modal')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Unlock for Editing disabled for non-admin ──────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('admin-only controls', () => {
+    it('Unlock for Editing menu item is disabled for non-admin', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: STANDARD });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Unlock for Editing').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('Edit Groups is disabled for non-admin', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: STANDARD });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Edit Groups').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('Auto-Match EPG is disabled for non-admin', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userLevel: STANDARD });
+      render(<ChannelTableHeader {...makeDefaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Auto-Match EPG').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/__tests__/EditableCell.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/__tests__/EditableCell.test.jsx
index a67cbe35..f004509a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/__tests__/EditableCell.test.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/ChannelsTable/__tests__/EditableCell.test.jsx
@@ -8,12 +8,16 @@ vi.mock('../../../../utils/notificationUtils.js', () => ({
 }));
 
 // Mock other heavy dependencies so the import doesn't pull in stores.
-vi.mock('../../../../api', () => ({ default: {} }));
 vi.mock('../../../../store/channelsTable', () => ({ default: { getState: vi.fn() } }));
 vi.mock('../../../../store/logos', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
 vi.mock('../../../../utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js', () => ({
-  OVERRIDABLE_FIELDS: new Set(['name', 'channel_number', 'tvg_id']),
-  normalizeFieldValue: (v) => v,
+  requeryChannels: vi.fn(),
+  updateChannel: vi.fn(),
+}));
+vi.mock('../../../../utils/tables/ChannelsTableUtils.js', () => ({
+  buildInlinePatch: vi.fn(),
+  getEpgOptions: vi.fn(),
+  getLogoOptions: vi.fn(),
 }));
 
 import { notifyInlineSaveError } from '../EditableCell.jsx';
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/CustomTable.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/CustomTable.jsx
index d0dcdbd8..440b8412 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/CustomTable.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/CustomTable.jsx
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-import { Box, Flex } from '@mantine/core';
+import { Box } from '@mantine/core';
 import CustomTableHeader from './CustomTableHeader';
-import { useCallback, useState, useRef, useMemo } from 'react';
+import { useMemo } from 'react';
 import CustomTableBody from './CustomTableBody';
 
 const CustomTable = ({ table }) => {
@@ -17,14 +17,13 @@ const CustomTable = ({ table }) => {
     const headerGroups = table.getHeaderGroups();
     if (!headerGroups || headerGroups.length === 0) return 0;
 
-    const width =
+    return (
       headerGroups[0]?.headers.reduce((total, header) => {
         const colDef = header.column.columnDef;
         const size = colDef.grow ? colDef.minSize || 0 : header.getSize();
         return total + size;
-      }, 0) || 0;
-
-    return width;
+      }, 0) || 0
+    );
   }, [table, columnSizing]);
 
   // CSS custom properties for each fixed-width column's current size.
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/CustomTableHeader.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/CustomTableHeader.jsx
index 0083abb4..bd52feb4 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/CustomTableHeader.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/CustomTableHeader.jsx
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import { Box, Center, Checkbox, Flex } from '@mantine/core';
 import { flexRender } from '@tanstack/react-table';
-import { useCallback, useMemo } from 'react';
+import { useMemo } from 'react';
 import MultiSelectHeaderWrapper from './MultiSelectHeaderWrapper';
 import useChannelsTableStore from '../../../store/channelsTable';
 
@@ -55,25 +55,6 @@ const CustomTableHeader = ({
     return <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>{content}</MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>;
   };
 
-  // Get header groups for dependency tracking
-  const headerGroups = getHeaderGroups();
-
-  // Calculate minimum width based only on fixed-size columns
-  const minTableWidth = useMemo(() => {
-    if (!headerGroups || headerGroups.length === 0) return 0;
-
-    const width =
-      headerGroups[0]?.headers.reduce((total, header) => {
-        // Only count columns with fixed sizes, flexible columns will expand
-        const columnSize = header.column.columnDef.size
-          ? header.getSize()
-          : header.column.columnDef.minSize || 150; // Default min for flexible columns
-        return total + columnSize;
-      }, 0) || 0;
-
-    return width;
-  }, [headerGroups]);
-
   // Memoize the style object to ensure it updates when headerPinned changes
   const headerStyle = useMemo(
     () => ({
@@ -122,7 +103,6 @@ const CustomTableHeader = ({
                         maxWidth: `var(--header-${header.id}-size)`,
                       }),
                   position: 'relative',
-                  // ...(tableCellProps && tableCellProps({ cell: header })),
                 }}
               >
                 <Flex
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/CustomTable.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/CustomTable.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b9620452
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/CustomTable.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,230 @@
+import { render, screen } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import CustomTable from '../CustomTable';
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../CustomTableHeader', () => ({
+  default: ({ headerPinned, enableDragDrop }) => (
+    <div
+      data-testid="custom-table-header"
+      data-header-pinned={headerPinned}
+      data-enable-drag-drop={enableDragDrop}
+    />
+  ),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../CustomTableBody', () => ({
+  default: ({ enableDragDrop }) => (
+    <div
+      data-testid="custom-table-body"
+      data-enable-drag-drop={enableDragDrop}
+    />
+  ),
+}));
+
+// ── @mantine/core ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  Box: ({ children, className, style }) => (
+    <div data-testid="table-box" className={className} style={style}>
+      {children}
+    </div>
+  ),
+}));
+
+// ── Helpers ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const makeHeader = (id, size, grow = false, minSize = 50) => ({
+  id,
+  getSize: () => size,
+  column: {
+    columnDef: { grow, minSize },
+  },
+});
+
+const makeTable = (overrides = {}) => {
+  const headers = [makeHeader('col1', 100), makeHeader('col2', 200)];
+
+  return {
+    tableSize: 'default',
+    filters: {},
+    allRowIds: [],
+    headerCellRenderFns: {},
+    selectedTableIds: [],
+    tableCellProps: vi.fn(),
+    headerPinned: false,
+    enableDragDrop: false,
+    expandedRowIds: [],
+    expandedRowRenderer: null,
+    bodyCellRenderFns: {},
+    getRowStyles: vi.fn(),
+    selectedTableIdsSet: new Set(),
+    handleRowClickRef: { current: vi.fn() },
+    onSelectAllChange: null,
+    renderBodyCell: null,
+    getState: () => ({ columnSizing: {} }),
+    getHeaderGroups: () => [{ headers }],
+    getFlatHeaders: () => headers,
+    getRowModel: () => ({ rows: [] }),
+    ...overrides,
+  };
+};
+
+describe('CustomTable', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders CustomTableHeader and CustomTableBody', () => {
+      render(<CustomTable table={makeTable()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-table-header')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-table-body')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('applies default table-size class when tableSize is default', () => {
+      render(<CustomTable table={makeTable({ tableSize: 'default' })} />);
+      const box = screen.getByTestId('table-box');
+      expect(box.className).toContain('table-size-default');
+    });
+
+    it('applies compact table-size class when tableSize is compact', () => {
+      render(<CustomTable table={makeTable({ tableSize: 'compact' })} />);
+      const box = screen.getByTestId('table-box');
+      expect(box.className).toContain('table-size-compact');
+    });
+
+    it('applies large table-size class when tableSize is large', () => {
+      render(<CustomTable table={makeTable({ tableSize: 'large' })} />);
+      const box = screen.getByTestId('table-box');
+      expect(box.className).toContain('table-size-large');
+    });
+
+    it('uses default table size when tableSize is undefined', () => {
+      const table = makeTable();
+      table.tableSize = undefined;
+      render(<CustomTable table={table} />);
+      const box = screen.getByTestId('table-box');
+      expect(box.className).toContain('table-size-default');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Min table width ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('minTableWidth calculation', () => {
+    it('calculates minTableWidth from fixed-width columns', () => {
+      const headers = [
+        makeHeader('col1', 100, false),
+        makeHeader('col2', 200, false),
+      ];
+      const table = makeTable({
+        getHeaderGroups: () => [{ headers }],
+        getFlatHeaders: () => headers,
+      });
+      render(<CustomTable table={table} />);
+      const box = screen.getByTestId('table-box');
+      expect(box.style.minWidth).toBe('300px');
+    });
+
+    it('uses minSize for grow columns instead of full size', () => {
+      const headers = [
+        makeHeader('col1', 100, false),
+        makeHeader('grow-col', 500, true, 80),
+      ];
+      const table = makeTable({
+        getHeaderGroups: () => [{ headers }],
+        getFlatHeaders: () => headers,
+      });
+      render(<CustomTable table={table} />);
+      const box = screen.getByTestId('table-box');
+      // col1 (100) + grow-col minSize (80) = 180
+      expect(box.style.minWidth).toBe('180px');
+    });
+
+    it('returns minWidth of 0 when no header groups exist', () => {
+      const table = makeTable({
+        getHeaderGroups: () => [],
+        getFlatHeaders: () => [],
+      });
+      render(<CustomTable table={table} />);
+      const box = screen.getByTestId('table-box');
+      expect(box.style.minWidth).toBe('0px');
+    });
+
+    it('returns minWidth of 0 when header group has no headers', () => {
+      const table = makeTable({
+        getHeaderGroups: () => [{ headers: [] }],
+        getFlatHeaders: () => [],
+      });
+      render(<CustomTable table={table} />);
+      const box = screen.getByTestId('table-box');
+      expect(box.style.minWidth).toBe('0px');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column size CSS vars ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('columnSizeVars', () => {
+    it('injects CSS custom properties for fixed-width columns', () => {
+      const headers = [
+        makeHeader('col1', 120, false),
+        makeHeader('col2', 80, false),
+      ];
+      const table = makeTable({
+        getHeaderGroups: () => [{ headers }],
+        getFlatHeaders: () => headers,
+      });
+      render(<CustomTable table={table} />);
+      const box = screen.getByTestId('table-box');
+      expect(box.style.getPropertyValue('--header-col1-size')).toBe('120px');
+      expect(box.style.getPropertyValue('--header-col2-size')).toBe('80px');
+    });
+
+    it('does not inject CSS custom properties for grow columns', () => {
+      const headers = [
+        makeHeader('col1', 100, false),
+        makeHeader('grow-col', 500, true, 80),
+      ];
+      const table = makeTable({
+        getHeaderGroups: () => [{ headers }],
+        getFlatHeaders: () => headers,
+      });
+      render(<CustomTable table={table} />);
+      const box = screen.getByTestId('table-box');
+      expect(box.style.getPropertyValue('--header-grow-col-size')).toBe('');
+      expect(box.style.getPropertyValue('--header-col1-size')).toBe('100px');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Props forwarding ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('props forwarding', () => {
+    it('passes headerPinned to CustomTableHeader', () => {
+      render(<CustomTable table={makeTable({ headerPinned: true })} />);
+      const header = screen.getByTestId('custom-table-header');
+      expect(header.dataset.headerPinned).toBe('true');
+    });
+
+    it('passes enableDragDrop to CustomTableHeader', () => {
+      render(<CustomTable table={makeTable({ enableDragDrop: true })} />);
+      const header = screen.getByTestId('custom-table-header');
+      expect(header.dataset.enableDragDrop).toBe('true');
+    });
+
+    it('passes enableDragDrop to CustomTableBody', () => {
+      render(<CustomTable table={makeTable({ enableDragDrop: true })} />);
+      const body = screen.getByTestId('custom-table-body');
+      expect(body.dataset.enableDragDrop).toBe('true');
+    });
+
+    it('passes false for enableDragDrop by default', () => {
+      render(<CustomTable table={makeTable()} />);
+      expect(
+        screen.getByTestId('custom-table-header').dataset.enableDragDrop
+      ).toBe('false');
+      expect(
+        screen.getByTestId('custom-table-body').dataset.enableDragDrop
+      ).toBe('false');
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/CustomTableBody.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/CustomTableBody.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..24ed850e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/CustomTableBody.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,325 @@
+import { render, screen, fireEvent } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../../store/channelsTable', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── @dnd-kit/sortable ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@dnd-kit/sortable', () => ({
+  useSortable: vi.fn(() => ({
+    attributes: { role: 'button' },
+    listeners: {},
+    setNodeRef: vi.fn(),
+    transform: null,
+    transition: null,
+    isDragging: false,
+  })),
+}));
+
+// ── @dnd-kit/utilities ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@dnd-kit/utilities', () => ({
+  CSS: {
+    Transform: {
+      toString: vi.fn(() => ''),
+    },
+  },
+}));
+
+// ── @mantine/core ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  Box: ({ children, className, style, onClick, onMouseDown, ...rest }) => (
+    <div
+      className={className}
+      style={style}
+      onClick={onClick}
+      onMouseDown={onMouseDown}
+      {...rest}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </div>
+  ),
+  Flex: ({ children, align, style }) => (
+    <div data-align={align} style={style}>
+      {children}
+    </div>
+  ),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  GripVertical: ({ size, opacity }) => (
+    <svg data-testid="grip-vertical" data-size={size} data-opacity={opacity} />
+  ),
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import useChannelsTableStore from '../../../../store/channelsTable';
+import { useSortable } from '@dnd-kit/sortable';
+import CustomTableBody from '../CustomTableBody';
+
+// ── Helpers ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+const makeCell = (id, columnId, grow = false, maxSize = null) => ({
+  id: `${id}-${columnId}`,
+  column: {
+    id: columnId,
+    columnDef: {
+      grow,
+      ...(maxSize && { maxSize }),
+    },
+  },
+});
+
+const makeRow = (id, cells = [], originalId = null) => ({
+  id: `row-${id}`,
+  original: { id: originalId ?? id },
+  getVisibleCells: () => cells,
+});
+
+const defaultProps = (overrides = {}) => {
+  const row1 = makeRow(1, [makeCell(1, 'name'), makeCell(1, 'actions')]);
+  const row2 = makeRow(2, [makeCell(2, 'name'), makeCell(2, 'actions')]);
+
+  return {
+    getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [row1, row2] })),
+    expandedRowIds: [],
+    expandedRowRenderer: vi.fn(() => <div data-testid="expanded-row" />),
+    renderBodyCell: vi.fn(({ cell }) => (
+      <span data-testid={`cell-${cell.id}`}>{cell.id}</span>
+    )),
+    getRowStyles: null,
+    tableCellProps: null,
+    enableDragDrop: false,
+    selectedTableIdsSet: null,
+    handleRowClickRef: null,
+    ...overrides,
+  };
+};
+
+const setupMocks = ({ isUnlocked = false } = {}) => {
+  vi.mocked(useChannelsTableStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ isUnlocked })
+  );
+};
+
+describe('CustomTableBody', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    setupMocks();
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders a tbody container', () => {
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...defaultProps()} />);
+      expect(document.querySelector('.tbody')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders a row for each entry in getRowModel', () => {
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...defaultProps()} />);
+      expect(document.querySelectorAll('.tr')).toHaveLength(2);
+    });
+
+    it('renders no rows when getRowModel returns empty', () => {
+      const props = defaultProps({
+        getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [] })),
+      });
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...props} />);
+      expect(document.querySelectorAll('.tr')).toHaveLength(0);
+    });
+
+    it('applies tr-even class to even-indexed rows', () => {
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...defaultProps()} />);
+      const rows = document.querySelectorAll('.tr');
+      expect(rows[0].classList.contains('tr-even')).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('applies tr-odd class to odd-indexed rows', () => {
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...defaultProps()} />);
+      const rows = document.querySelectorAll('.tr');
+      expect(rows[1].classList.contains('tr-odd')).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('calls renderBodyCell for each visible cell', () => {
+      const renderBodyCell = vi.fn(({ cell }) => <span>{cell.id}</span>);
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...defaultProps({ renderBodyCell })} />);
+      // 2 rows × 2 cells each = 4 calls
+      expect(renderBodyCell).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(4);
+    });
+
+    it('renders td containers for each visible cell', () => {
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...defaultProps()} />);
+      expect(document.querySelectorAll('.td')).toHaveLength(4);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Row styles ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('row styles', () => {
+    it('applies custom className from getRowStyles', () => {
+      const getRowStyles = vi.fn(() => ({ className: 'custom-row-class' }));
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...defaultProps({ getRowStyles })} />);
+      expect(document.querySelector('.custom-row-class')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Row click ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('row click', () => {
+    it('calls handleRowClickRef.current with row id when row is clicked', () => {
+      const handleRowClick = vi.fn();
+      const handleRowClickRef = { current: handleRowClick };
+      const row = makeRow(1, [makeCell(1, 'name')], 42);
+      const props = defaultProps({
+        getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [row] })),
+        handleRowClickRef,
+      });
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...props} />);
+      fireEvent.click(document.querySelector('.tr'));
+      expect(handleRowClick).toHaveBeenCalledWith(42, expect.any(Object));
+    });
+
+    it('does not throw when handleRowClickRef is null', () => {
+      render(
+        <CustomTableBody {...defaultProps({ handleRowClickRef: null })} />
+      );
+      expect(() =>
+        fireEvent.click(document.querySelector('.tr'))
+      ).not.toThrow();
+    });
+
+    it('prevents default on mousedown with shift key', () => {
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...defaultProps()} />);
+      const tr = document.querySelector('.tr');
+      const event = new MouseEvent('mousedown', {
+        shiftKey: true,
+        bubbles: true,
+      });
+      const preventDefaultSpy = vi.spyOn(event, 'preventDefault');
+      tr.dispatchEvent(event);
+      expect(preventDefaultSpy).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Expanded rows ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('expanded rows', () => {
+    it('renders expanded row content when row is in expandedRowIds', () => {
+      const row = makeRow(1, [makeCell(1, 'name')], 1);
+      const expandedRowRenderer = vi.fn(() => (
+        <div data-testid="expanded-content">Expanded!</div>
+      ));
+      const props = defaultProps({
+        getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [row] })),
+        expandedRowIds: [1],
+        expandedRowRenderer,
+      });
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...props} />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('expanded-content')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render expanded row content when row is not expanded', () => {
+      const row = makeRow(1, [makeCell(1, 'name')], 1);
+      const expandedRowRenderer = vi.fn(() => (
+        <div data-testid="expanded-content">Expanded!</div>
+      ));
+      const props = defaultProps({
+        getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [row] })),
+        expandedRowIds: [],
+        expandedRowRenderer,
+      });
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...props} />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('expanded-content')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('calls expandedRowRenderer with the row when expanded', () => {
+      const row = makeRow(1, [makeCell(1, 'name')], 1);
+      const expandedRowRenderer = vi.fn(() => <div />);
+      const props = defaultProps({
+        getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [row] })),
+        expandedRowIds: [1],
+        expandedRowRenderer,
+      });
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...props} />);
+      expect(expandedRowRenderer).toHaveBeenCalledWith({ row });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Drag and drop ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('drag and drop', () => {
+    it('does not render grip handle when enableDragDrop is false', () => {
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...defaultProps({ enableDragDrop: false })} />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('grip-vertical')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render grip handle when enableDragDrop is true but table is locked', () => {
+      setupMocks({ isUnlocked: false });
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...defaultProps({ enableDragDrop: true })} />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('grip-vertical')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders grip handle when enableDragDrop is true and table is unlocked', () => {
+      setupMocks({ isUnlocked: true });
+      vi.mocked(useSortable).mockReturnValue({
+        attributes: { role: 'button' },
+        listeners: {},
+        setNodeRef: vi.fn(),
+        transform: null,
+        transition: null,
+        isDragging: false,
+      });
+      const row = makeRow(1, [makeCell(1, 'name')], 1);
+      const props = defaultProps({
+        getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [row] })),
+        enableDragDrop: true,
+      });
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...props} />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('grip-vertical')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('calls useSortable with row id', () => {
+      const row = makeRow('abc', [makeCell(1, 'name')], 1);
+      const props = defaultProps({
+        getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [row] })),
+      });
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...props} />);
+      expect(useSortable).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.objectContaining({ id: 'row-abc' })
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('disables useSortable when enableDragDrop is false', () => {
+      const row = makeRow(1, [makeCell(1, 'name')], 1);
+      const props = defaultProps({
+        getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [row] })),
+        enableDragDrop: false,
+      });
+      render(<CustomTableBody {...props} />);
+      expect(useSortable).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.objectContaining({ disabled: true })
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Memoization comparator ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('MemoizedTableRow comparator', () => {
+    it('does not re-render when row.original reference is unchanged', () => {
+      const renderBodyCell = vi.fn(({ cell }) => <span>{cell.id}</span>);
+      const original = { id: 1 };
+      const row = { id: 'row-1', original, getVisibleCells: () => [] };
+      const props = defaultProps({
+        getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [row] })),
+        renderBodyCell,
+      });
+      const { rerender } = render(<CustomTableBody {...props} />);
+      const callCount = renderBodyCell.mock.calls.length;
+
+      // Rerender with same original reference
+      rerender(<CustomTableBody {...props} />);
+      expect(renderBodyCell.mock.calls.length).toBe(callCount);
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/CustomTableHeader.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/CustomTableHeader.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b29bf7ef
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/CustomTableHeader.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,304 @@
+import { render, screen, fireEvent } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../../store/channelsTable', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── @tanstack/react-table ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@tanstack/react-table', () => ({
+  flexRender: vi.fn((content) =>
+    typeof content === 'string' ? content : content?.()
+  ),
+}));
+
+// ── MultiSelectHeaderWrapper ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../MultiSelectHeaderWrapper', () => ({
+  default: ({ children }) => (
+    <div data-testid="multi-select-wrapper">{children}</div>
+  ),
+}));
+
+// ── @mantine/core ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  Box: ({ children, className, style, 'data-header-pinned': pinned }) => (
+    <div
+      className={className}
+      style={style}
+      data-header-pinned={pinned}
+      data-testid={className?.includes('thead') ? 'thead' : undefined}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </div>
+  ),
+  Center: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Checkbox: ({ checked, indeterminate, onChange, size }) => (
+    <input
+      type="checkbox"
+      data-testid="select-all-checkbox"
+      checked={checked}
+      ref={(el) => {
+        if (el) el.indeterminate = !!indeterminate;
+      }}
+      onChange={onChange}
+      data-size={size}
+    />
+  ),
+  Flex: ({ children, align, style }) => (
+    <div style={style} data-align={align}>
+      {children}
+    </div>
+  ),
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import useChannelsTableStore from '../../../../store/channelsTable';
+import CustomTableHeader from '../CustomTableHeader';
+
+// ── Helpers ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/**
+ * Build a minimal header group structure that CustomTableHeader expects.
+ * Each header entry maps an id to a column definition.
+ */
+const makeHeader = (
+  id,
+  { grow = false, maxSize, canResize = false, isResizing = false, style } = {}
+) => ({
+  id,
+  column: {
+    id,
+    columnDef: { id, header: id.toUpperCase(), grow, maxSize, style },
+    getCanResize: () => canResize,
+    getIsResizing: () => isResizing,
+  },
+  getContext: () => ({}),
+  getResizeHandler: () => vi.fn(),
+  getSize: () => 100,
+});
+
+const makeHeaderGroups = (headers) => [{ id: 'hg-0', headers }];
+
+const defaultProps = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  getHeaderGroups: () =>
+    makeHeaderGroups([makeHeader('name'), makeHeader('status')]),
+  allRowIds: ['1', '2', '3'],
+  selectedTableIds: [],
+  headerCellRenderFns: {},
+  onSelectAllChange: vi.fn(),
+  tableCellProps: vi.fn(() => ({})),
+  headerPinned: true,
+  enableDragDrop: false,
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+const setupStore = ({ isUnlocked = false } = {}) => {
+  vi.mocked(useChannelsTableStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ isUnlocked })
+  );
+};
+
+// ── Tests ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+describe('CustomTableHeader', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    setupStore();
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders a thead element', () => {
+      render(<CustomTableHeader {...defaultProps()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('thead')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders header cells for each header in the group', () => {
+      render(
+        <CustomTableHeader
+          {...defaultProps({
+            getHeaderGroups: () =>
+              makeHeaderGroups([makeHeader('name'), makeHeader('status')]),
+          })}
+        />
+      );
+      // flexRender returns the header string (id.toUpperCase()) for unknown headers
+      expect(screen.getByText('NAME')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('STATUS')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('wraps each cell in MultiSelectHeaderWrapper', () => {
+      render(<CustomTableHeader {...defaultProps()} />);
+      expect(
+        screen.getAllByTestId('multi-select-wrapper').length
+      ).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── headerPinned ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('headerPinned', () => {
+    it('sets data-header-pinned="true" when headerPinned is true', () => {
+      render(<CustomTableHeader {...defaultProps({ headerPinned: true })} />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('thead')).toHaveAttribute(
+        'data-header-pinned',
+        'true'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('sets data-header-pinned="false" when headerPinned is false', () => {
+      render(<CustomTableHeader {...defaultProps({ headerPinned: false })} />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('thead')).toHaveAttribute(
+        'data-header-pinned',
+        'false'
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── select column ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('select column checkbox', () => {
+    const selectHeaderGroups = () => makeHeaderGroups([makeHeader('select')]);
+
+    it('renders checkbox for the select column', () => {
+      render(
+        <CustomTableHeader
+          {...defaultProps({
+            getHeaderGroups: () => selectHeaderGroups(),
+          })}
+        />
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('select-all-checkbox')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('checkbox is unchecked when no rows are selected', () => {
+      render(
+        <CustomTableHeader
+          {...defaultProps({
+            getHeaderGroups: () => selectHeaderGroups(),
+            allRowIds: ['1', '2'],
+            selectedTableIds: [],
+          })}
+        />
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('select-all-checkbox')).not.toBeChecked();
+    });
+
+    it('checkbox is unchecked when allRowIds is empty', () => {
+      render(
+        <CustomTableHeader
+          {...defaultProps({
+            getHeaderGroups: () => selectHeaderGroups(),
+            allRowIds: [],
+            selectedTableIds: [],
+          })}
+        />
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('select-all-checkbox')).not.toBeChecked();
+    });
+
+    it('checkbox is checked when all rows are selected', () => {
+      render(
+        <CustomTableHeader
+          {...defaultProps({
+            getHeaderGroups: () => selectHeaderGroups(),
+            allRowIds: ['1', '2'],
+            selectedTableIds: ['1', '2'],
+          })}
+        />
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('select-all-checkbox')).toBeChecked();
+    });
+
+    it('calls onSelectAllChange when checkbox is changed', () => {
+      const onSelectAllChange = vi.fn();
+      render(
+        <CustomTableHeader
+          {...defaultProps({
+            getHeaderGroups: () => selectHeaderGroups(),
+            onSelectAllChange,
+          })}
+        />
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('select-all-checkbox'));
+      expect(onSelectAllChange).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── custom headerCellRenderFns ─────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('headerCellRenderFns', () => {
+    it('uses custom render function when provided for a column id', () => {
+      const customRender = vi.fn(() => (
+        <span data-testid="custom-header">Custom Name</span>
+      ));
+      render(
+        <CustomTableHeader
+          {...defaultProps({
+            getHeaderGroups: () => makeHeaderGroups([makeHeader('name')]),
+            headerCellRenderFns: { name: customRender },
+          })}
+        />
+      );
+      expect(customRender).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-header')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('falls back to flexRender when no custom render fn provided', () => {
+      render(
+        <CustomTableHeader
+          {...defaultProps({
+            getHeaderGroups: () => makeHeaderGroups([makeHeader('name')]),
+            headerCellRenderFns: {},
+          })}
+        />
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByText('NAME')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── resize handle ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('resize handle', () => {
+    it('renders resize handle when column canResize is true', () => {
+      render(
+        <CustomTableHeader
+          {...defaultProps({
+            getHeaderGroups: () =>
+              makeHeaderGroups([makeHeader('name', { canResize: true })]),
+          })}
+        />
+      );
+      // The resizer div is rendered — check for the class
+      const resizers = document.querySelectorAll('.resizer');
+      expect(resizers.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+    });
+
+    it('does not render resize handle when column canResize is false', () => {
+      render(
+        <CustomTableHeader
+          {...defaultProps({
+            getHeaderGroups: () =>
+              makeHeaderGroups([makeHeader('name', { canResize: false })]),
+          })}
+        />
+      );
+      const resizers = document.querySelectorAll('.resizer');
+      expect(resizers.length).toBe(0);
+    });
+
+    it('applies isResizing class when column is being resized', () => {
+      render(
+        <CustomTableHeader
+          {...defaultProps({
+            getHeaderGroups: () =>
+              makeHeaderGroups([
+                makeHeader('name', { canResize: true, isResizing: true }),
+              ]),
+          })}
+        />
+      );
+      expect(document.querySelector('.resizer.isResizing')).toBeTruthy();
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/MultiSelectHeaderWrapper.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/MultiSelectHeaderWrapper.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..74870c39
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/MultiSelectHeaderWrapper.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,360 @@
+import { render, screen, fireEvent } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import React from 'react';
+
+// ── Mantine core mock ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// We need MultiSelect to be identifiable by reference (element.type === MultiSelect),
+// so we export it from the mock so the component under test can compare against it.
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', async () => {
+  const MockMultiSelect = ({
+    value = [],
+    data = [],
+    onChange,
+    label
+  }) => (
+    <div data-testid="multiselect" data-value={JSON.stringify(value)}>
+      {label && <label>{label}</label>}
+      <input
+        data-testid="multiselect-input"
+        onChange={(e) => onChange?.(e.target.value ? [e.target.value] : [])}
+      />
+      {(data || []).map((opt) => (
+        <option key={opt.value} value={opt.value}>
+          {opt.label}
+        </option>
+      ))}
+    </div>
+  );
+  MockMultiSelect.displayName = 'MultiSelect';
+
+  return {
+    MultiSelect: MockMultiSelect,
+    Box: ({ children, style, ...props }) => (
+      <div data-testid="box" style={style} {...props}>
+        {children}
+      </div>
+    ),
+    Flex: ({ children, style }) => (
+      <div data-testid="flex" style={style}>
+        {children}
+      </div>
+    ),
+    Pill: ({
+      children,
+      onRemove,
+      onClick,
+      withRemoveButton,
+      removeButtonProps,
+    }) => (
+      <span data-testid="pill" onClick={onClick}>
+        {children}
+        {withRemoveButton && (
+          <button
+            data-testid="pill-remove"
+            onClick={removeButtonProps?.onClick ?? onRemove}
+          >
+            ×
+          </button>
+        )}
+      </span>
+    ),
+    Tooltip: ({ children, label }) => (
+      <div
+        data-testid="tooltip"
+        data-label={typeof label === 'string' ? label : 'jsx'}
+      >
+        {label}
+        {children}
+      </div>
+    ),
+  };
+});
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import { MultiSelect } from '@mantine/core';
+import MultiSelectHeaderWrapper from '../MultiSelectHeaderWrapper';
+
+// ── Helpers ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const makeData = (n = 3) =>
+  Array.from({ length: n }, (_, i) => ({
+    value: `val-${i}`,
+    label: `Label ${i}`,
+  }));
+
+describe('MultiSelectHeaderWrapper', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+  });
+
+  // ── Non-MultiSelect passthrough ────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('non-MultiSelect children', () => {
+    it('renders a plain div child unchanged', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <div data-testid="plain-child">Hello</div>
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('plain-child')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('Hello')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders a plain text node unchanged', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>{'just text'}</MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByText('just text')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('recursively passes through nested non-MultiSelect elements', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <div>
+            <span data-testid="nested">Nested</span>
+          </div>
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('nested')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── MultiSelect with no selections ────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('MultiSelect with no selections', () => {
+    it('renders the MultiSelect directly when value is empty', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={[]} data={makeData()} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('multiselect')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render pills when value is empty', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={[]} data={makeData()} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('pill')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render a tooltip when value is empty', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={[]} data={makeData()} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('tooltip')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('handles undefined value as no selections', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect data={makeData()} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('pill')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── MultiSelect with one selection ────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('MultiSelect with one selection', () => {
+    const data = makeData(3);
+    const value = ['val-0'];
+
+    it('renders a pill showing the first selected label', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={value} data={data} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      const pill = screen.getByTestId('pill');
+      expect(pill).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(pill).toHaveTextContent('Label 0');
+    });
+
+    it('renders exactly one pill for a single selection', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={value} data={data} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.getAllByTestId('pill')).toHaveLength(1);
+    });
+
+    it('renders a tooltip wrapping the pill area', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={value} data={data} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('tooltip')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('still renders the underlying MultiSelect', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={value} data={data} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('multiselect')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('falls back to the raw value when label is not found in data', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={['unknown-val']} data={[]} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      const pill = screen.getByTestId('pill');
+      expect(pill).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(pill).toHaveTextContent('unknown-val');
+    });
+
+    it('calls onChange with remaining values when the remove button is clicked', () => {
+      const onChange = vi.fn();
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={['val-0']} data={data} onChange={onChange} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('pill-remove'));
+      expect(onChange).toHaveBeenCalledWith([]);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── MultiSelect with multiple selections ──────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('MultiSelect with multiple selections', () => {
+    const data = makeData(5);
+    const value = ['val-0', 'val-1', 'val-2'];
+
+    it('renders two pills: first label and overflow count', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={value} data={data} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.getAllByTestId('pill')).toHaveLength(2);
+    });
+
+    it('shows the first label in the first pill', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={value} data={data} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      const pills = screen.getAllByTestId('pill');
+      expect(pills[0]).toHaveTextContent('Label 0');
+    });
+
+    it('shows "+N" overflow count in the second pill', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={value} data={data} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      // 3 selections → "+2"
+      expect(screen.getByText('+2')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('calls onChange with slice(1) when first pill remove is clicked', () => {
+      const onChange = vi.fn();
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={value} data={data} onChange={onChange} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      const removeButtons = screen.getAllByTestId('pill-remove');
+      fireEvent.click(removeButtons[0]);
+      expect(onChange).toHaveBeenCalledWith(['val-1', 'val-2']);
+    });
+
+    it('calls onChange with [] when overflow pill remove is clicked', () => {
+      const onChange = vi.fn();
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={value} data={data} onChange={onChange} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      const removeButtons = screen.getAllByTestId('pill-remove');
+      fireEvent.click(removeButtons[1]);
+      expect(onChange).toHaveBeenCalledWith([]);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Tooltip with more than 10 selections ──────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('tooltip overflow for > 10 selections', () => {
+    it('shows "+N more" text in tooltip area when more than 10 values are selected', () => {
+      const data = makeData(15);
+      const value = data.map((d) => d.value);
+
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={value} data={data} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByText('+5 more')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not show "+N more" when selections are 10 or fewer', () => {
+      const data = makeData(10);
+      const value = data.map((d) => d.value);
+
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={value} data={data} onChange={vi.fn()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.queryByText(/more$/)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Recursive enhancement ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('recursive MultiSelect enhancement', () => {
+    it('enhances a MultiSelect nested inside a wrapper div', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <div>
+            <MultiSelect
+              value={['val-0']}
+              data={makeData()}
+              onChange={vi.fn()}
+            />
+          </div>
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('pill')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('pill')).toHaveTextContent('Label 0');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── onChange absence ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('onChange not provided', () => {
+    it('does not throw when onChange is undefined and remove is clicked', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={['val-0']} data={makeData()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      expect(() =>
+        fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('pill-remove'))
+      ).not.toThrow();
+    });
+
+    it('does not throw when clearAll is triggered without onChange', () => {
+      render(
+        <MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+          <MultiSelect value={['val-0', 'val-1']} data={makeData()} />
+        </MultiSelectHeaderWrapper>
+      );
+      const removeButtons = screen.getAllByTestId('pill-remove');
+      expect(() => fireEvent.click(removeButtons[1])).not.toThrow();
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/index.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/index.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..cfbe315e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/__tests__/index.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,846 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import {
+  renderHook,
+  act,
+  render,
+  fireEvent,
+} from '@testing-library/react';
+import userEvent from '@testing-library/user-event';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach, afterEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── @tanstack/react-table ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@tanstack/react-table', () => ({
+  getCoreRowModel: vi.fn(() => 'mock-core-row-model'),
+  useReactTable: vi.fn(),
+  flexRender: vi.fn(() => <span data-testid="flex-rendered" />),
+}));
+
+// ── Hook mocks ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../../hooks/useTablePreferences', () => ({
+  default: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../CustomTable', () => ({
+  default: () => <div data-testid="custom-table" />,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../CustomTableHeader', () => ({
+  default: () => <div data-testid="custom-table-header" />,
+}));
+
+// ── Mantine core ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  Center: ({ children, style, onClick }) => (
+    <div data-testid="center" style={style} onClick={onClick}>
+      {children}
+    </div>
+  ),
+  Checkbox: ({ checked, onChange }) => (
+    <input
+      type="checkbox"
+      data-testid="checkbox"
+      checked={!!checked}
+      onChange={onChange || (() => {})}
+    />
+  ),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  ChevronDown: () => <svg data-testid="icon-chevron-down" />,
+  ChevronRight: () => <svg data-testid="icon-chevron-right" />,
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import { useTable } from '../';
+import { useReactTable, flexRender } from '@tanstack/react-table';
+import useTablePreferences from '../../../../hooks/useTablePreferences';
+
+// ── Helpers ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const setupMocks = ({ headerPinned = false, tableSize = 'default' } = {}) => {
+  vi.mocked(useReactTable).mockReturnValue({
+    getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [] })),
+    getHeaderGroups: vi.fn(() => []),
+  });
+  vi.mocked(useTablePreferences).mockReturnValue({
+    headerPinned,
+    setHeaderPinned: vi.fn(),
+    tableSize,
+    setTableSize: vi.fn(),
+  });
+};
+
+const makeRow = (id) => ({ original: { id } });
+
+const makeCell = (columnId) => ({
+  column: { id: columnId, columnDef: {} },
+  getContext: () => ({}),
+});
+
+const makeClickEvent = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  shiftKey: false,
+  ctrlKey: false,
+  metaKey: false,
+  target: { closest: () => null },
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// Tests
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+describe('useTable', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+  });
+
+  afterEach(() => {
+    // Clean up any body class/style mutations made by keyboard handlers
+    document.body.classList.remove('shift-key-active');
+    document.body.style.removeProperty('user-select');
+    document.body.style.removeProperty('-webkit-user-select');
+    document.body.style.removeProperty('-ms-user-select');
+    document.body.style.removeProperty('cursor');
+  });
+
+  // ── Initialization ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('initialization', () => {
+    it('starts with an empty selectedTableIds array', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+      expect(result.current.selectedTableIds).toEqual([]);
+    });
+
+    it('starts with an empty expandedRowIds array', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+      expect(result.current.expandedRowIds).toEqual([]);
+    });
+
+    it('returns renderBodyCell as a function', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+      expect(typeof result.current.renderBodyCell).toBe('function');
+    });
+
+    it('exposes allRowIds in the returned object', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const allRowIds = [10, 20, 30];
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds, columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+      expect(result.current.allRowIds).toEqual(allRowIds);
+    });
+
+    it('returns headerPinned and tableSize from useTablePreferences', () => {
+      setupMocks({ headerPinned: true, tableSize: 'compact' });
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+      expect(result.current.headerPinned).toBe(true);
+      expect(result.current.tableSize).toBe('compact');
+    });
+
+    it('passes headerCellRenderFns through to the returned object', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const headerCellRenderFns = { name: vi.fn() };
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [], columns: [], data: [], headerCellRenderFns })
+      );
+      expect(result.current.headerCellRenderFns).toBe(headerCellRenderFns);
+    });
+
+    it('defaults to an empty bodyCellRenderFns when not provided', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+      expect(result.current.bodyCellRenderFns).toEqual({});
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Keyboard event handling ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('keyboard event handling', () => {
+    it('adds shift-key-active class and disables text selection on Shift keydown', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      renderHook(() => useTable({ allRowIds: [], columns: [], data: [] }));
+
+      fireEvent.keyDown(window, { key: 'Shift' });
+
+      expect(document.body.classList.contains('shift-key-active')).toBe(true);
+      expect(document.body.style.userSelect).toBe('none');
+    });
+
+    it('removes shift-key-active class and restores text selection on Shift keyup', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      renderHook(() => useTable({ allRowIds: [], columns: [], data: [] }));
+
+      fireEvent.keyDown(window, { key: 'Shift' });
+      fireEvent.keyUp(window, { key: 'Shift' });
+
+      expect(document.body.classList.contains('shift-key-active')).toBe(false);
+      expect(document.body.style.userSelect).toBe('');
+    });
+
+    it('removes shift-key-active class on window blur', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      renderHook(() => useTable({ allRowIds: [], columns: [], data: [] }));
+
+      fireEvent.keyDown(window, { key: 'Shift' });
+      fireEvent.blur(window);
+
+      expect(document.body.classList.contains('shift-key-active')).toBe(false);
+    });
+
+    it('does not add shift-key-active class for non-Shift keydown', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      renderHook(() => useTable({ allRowIds: [], columns: [], data: [] }));
+
+      fireEvent.keyDown(window, { key: 'a' });
+
+      expect(document.body.classList.contains('shift-key-active')).toBe(false);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── onSelectAllChange ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('onSelectAllChange', () => {
+    it('selects all allRowIds when checked', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2, 3], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.onSelectAllChange({ target: { checked: true } });
+      });
+
+      expect(result.current.selectedTableIds).toEqual([1, 2, 3]);
+    });
+
+    it('clears selectedTableIds when unchecked', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2, 3], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.onSelectAllChange({ target: { checked: true } });
+      });
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.onSelectAllChange({ target: { checked: false } });
+      });
+
+      expect(result.current.selectedTableIds).toEqual([]);
+    });
+
+    it('calls onRowSelectionChange callback with all ids when selecting all', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const onRowSelectionChange = vi.fn();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({
+          allRowIds: [1, 2],
+          columns: [],
+          data: [],
+          onRowSelectionChange,
+        })
+      );
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.onSelectAllChange({ target: { checked: true } });
+      });
+
+      expect(onRowSelectionChange).toHaveBeenCalledWith([1, 2]);
+    });
+
+    it('calls onRowSelectionChange with empty array when deselecting all', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const onRowSelectionChange = vi.fn();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({
+          allRowIds: [1, 2],
+          columns: [],
+          data: [],
+          onRowSelectionChange,
+        })
+      );
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.onSelectAllChange({ target: { checked: true } });
+      });
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.onSelectAllChange({ target: { checked: false } });
+      });
+
+      expect(onRowSelectionChange).toHaveBeenLastCalledWith([]);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── updateSelectedTableIds ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('updateSelectedTableIds', () => {
+    it('updates selectedTableIds to the given array', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2, 3], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.updateSelectedTableIds([2, 3]);
+      });
+
+      expect(result.current.selectedTableIds).toEqual([2, 3]);
+    });
+
+    it('calls onRowSelectionChange with the new ids', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const onRowSelectionChange = vi.fn();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({
+          allRowIds: [1, 2, 3],
+          columns: [],
+          data: [],
+          onRowSelectionChange,
+        })
+      );
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.updateSelectedTableIds([1]);
+      });
+
+      expect(onRowSelectionChange).toHaveBeenCalledWith([1]);
+    });
+
+    it('does not throw when onRowSelectionChange is not provided', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [1], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+
+      await expect(
+        act(async () => result.current.updateSelectedTableIds([1]))
+      ).resolves.not.toThrow();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── handleRowClickRef ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('handleRowClickRef', () => {
+    it('does nothing when the click target is an interactive element', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const onRowSelectionChange = vi.fn();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({
+          allRowIds: [1],
+          columns: [],
+          data: [],
+          onRowSelectionChange,
+        })
+      );
+
+      const button = document.createElement('button');
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.handleRowClickRef.current(1, {
+          shiftKey: true,
+          ctrlKey: false,
+          metaKey: false,
+          target: {
+            closest: (sel) => (sel.includes('button') ? button : null),
+          },
+        });
+      });
+
+      expect(onRowSelectionChange).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('ctrl+click adds an unselected row to selectedTableIds', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2, 3], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.handleRowClickRef.current(
+          2,
+          makeClickEvent({ ctrlKey: true })
+        );
+      });
+
+      expect(result.current.selectedTableIds).toContain(2);
+    });
+
+    it('ctrl+click removes an already-selected row from selectedTableIds', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2, 3], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.updateSelectedTableIds([2]);
+      });
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.handleRowClickRef.current(
+          2,
+          makeClickEvent({ ctrlKey: true })
+        );
+      });
+
+      expect(result.current.selectedTableIds).not.toContain(2);
+    });
+
+    it('meta+click adds an unselected row to selectedTableIds', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2, 3], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.handleRowClickRef.current(
+          3,
+          makeClickEvent({ metaKey: true })
+        );
+      });
+
+      expect(result.current.selectedTableIds).toContain(3);
+    });
+
+    it('plain click (no modifier key) does not change selection', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const onRowSelectionChange = vi.fn();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({
+          allRowIds: [1, 2],
+          columns: [],
+          data: [],
+          onRowSelectionChange,
+        })
+      );
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.handleRowClickRef.current(1, makeClickEvent());
+      });
+
+      expect(onRowSelectionChange).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('shift+click selects the range between lastClickedId and the clicked row', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+
+      // Ctrl+click row 2 to establish lastClickedId
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.handleRowClickRef.current(
+          2,
+          makeClickEvent({ ctrlKey: true })
+        );
+      });
+      // Shift+click row 4 to select range [2, 3, 4]
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.handleRowClickRef.current(
+          4,
+          makeClickEvent({ shiftKey: true })
+        );
+      });
+
+      expect(result.current.selectedTableIds).toEqual(
+        expect.arrayContaining([2, 3, 4])
+      );
+      expect(result.current.selectedTableIds).toHaveLength(3);
+    });
+
+    it('shift+click preserves rows selected outside the shift-click range', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+        useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5], columns: [], data: [] })
+      );
+
+      // Pre-select row 1 (will be outside the upcoming range)
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.updateSelectedTableIds([1]);
+      });
+      // Ctrl+click row 5 to set lastClickedId=5 (also adds 5 to selection)
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.handleRowClickRef.current(
+          5,
+          makeClickEvent({ ctrlKey: true })
+        );
+      });
+      // Shift+click row 3 → range is [3, 4, 5]; row 1 is preserved
+      await act(async () => {
+        result.current.handleRowClickRef.current(
+          3,
+          makeClickEvent({ shiftKey: true })
+        );
+      });
+
+      expect(result.current.selectedTableIds).toEqual(
+        expect.arrayContaining([1, 3, 4, 5])
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── renderBodyCell ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('renderBodyCell', () => {
+    describe('bodyCellRenderFns override', () => {
+      it('calls the custom render fn and renders its output for the matching column id', () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const customRenderFn = vi.fn(
+          () => <span data-testid="custom-cell" />
+        );
+        const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+          useTable({
+            allRowIds: [],
+            columns: [],
+            data: [],
+            bodyCellRenderFns: { 'my-col': customRenderFn },
+          })
+        );
+
+        const row = makeRow(1);
+        const cell = makeCell('my-col');
+        const { getByTestId } = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({ row, cell })
+        );
+
+        expect(customRenderFn).toHaveBeenCalledWith({ row, cell });
+        expect(getByTestId('custom-cell')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('select column', () => {
+      it('renders a Checkbox for the select column', () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+          useTable({ allRowIds: [1], columns: [], data: [] })
+        );
+
+        const { getByTestId } = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(1),
+            cell: makeCell('select'),
+          })
+        );
+
+        expect(getByTestId('checkbox')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+
+      it('checkbox is unchecked for an unselected row', () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+          useTable({ allRowIds: [1], columns: [], data: [] })
+        );
+
+        const { getByTestId } = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(1),
+            cell: makeCell('select'),
+          })
+        );
+
+        expect(getByTestId('checkbox')).not.toBeChecked();
+      });
+
+      it('checkbox is checked when the row is pre-selected', async () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+          useTable({ allRowIds: [1], columns: [], data: [] })
+        );
+
+        await act(async () => {
+          result.current.updateSelectedTableIds([1]);
+        });
+
+        const { getByTestId } = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(1),
+            cell: makeCell('select'),
+          })
+        );
+
+        expect(getByTestId('checkbox')).toBeChecked();
+      });
+
+      it('checking the checkbox adds the row to selectedTableIds', async () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const tableRef = { current: null };
+
+        function TestWrapper() {
+          const table = useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2], columns: [], data: [] });
+          tableRef.current = table;
+          return table.renderBodyCell({ row: makeRow(1), cell: makeCell('select') });
+        }
+
+        const user = userEvent.setup();
+        const { getByTestId } = render(<TestWrapper />);
+
+        await user.click(getByTestId('checkbox'));
+
+        expect(tableRef.current.selectedTableIds).toContain(1);
+      });
+
+      it('unchecking the checkbox removes the row from selectedTableIds', async () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const tableRef = { current: null };
+
+        function TestWrapper() {
+          const table = useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2], columns: [], data: [] });
+          tableRef.current = table;
+          return table.renderBodyCell({ row: makeRow(1), cell: makeCell('select') });
+        }
+
+        const user = userEvent.setup();
+        const { getByTestId } = render(<TestWrapper />);
+
+        // Pre-select row 1 so checkbox renders as checked
+        await act(async () => {
+          tableRef.current.updateSelectedTableIds([1]);
+        });
+
+        // Click to uncheck
+        await user.click(getByTestId('checkbox'));
+
+        expect(tableRef.current.selectedTableIds).not.toContain(1);
+      });
+
+      it('checking a row does not affect other selected rows', async () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const tableRef = { current: null };
+
+        function TestWrapper() {
+          const table = useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2, 3], columns: [], data: [] });
+          tableRef.current = table;
+          return table.renderBodyCell({ row: makeRow(1), cell: makeCell('select') });
+        }
+
+        const user = userEvent.setup();
+        const { getByTestId } = render(<TestWrapper />);
+
+        // Pre-select rows 2 and 3
+        await act(async () => {
+          tableRef.current.updateSelectedTableIds([2, 3]);
+        });
+
+        // Check row 1
+        await user.click(getByTestId('checkbox'));
+
+        expect(tableRef.current.selectedTableIds).toEqual(
+          expect.arrayContaining([1, 2, 3])
+        );
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('expand column', () => {
+      it('renders ChevronRight for a non-expanded row', () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+          useTable({ allRowIds: [1], columns: [], data: [] })
+        );
+
+        const { getByTestId, queryByTestId } = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(1),
+            cell: makeCell('expand'),
+          })
+        );
+
+        expect(getByTestId('icon-chevron-right')).toBeInTheDocument();
+        expect(queryByTestId('icon-chevron-down')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+
+      it('clicking the expand cell adds the row id to expandedRowIds', async () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+          useTable({ allRowIds: [1], columns: [], data: [] })
+        );
+
+        const rendered = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(1),
+            cell: makeCell('expand'),
+          })
+        );
+
+        await act(async () => {
+          fireEvent.click(rendered.getByTestId('center'));
+        });
+
+        expect(result.current.expandedRowIds).toContain(1);
+      });
+
+      it('clicking an already-expanded row clears expandedRowIds', async () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+          useTable({ allRowIds: [1], columns: [], data: [] })
+        );
+
+        const rendered1 = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(1),
+            cell: makeCell('expand'),
+          })
+        );
+        await act(async () => {
+          fireEvent.click(rendered1.getByTestId('center'));
+        });
+        expect(result.current.expandedRowIds).toEqual([1]);
+        rendered1.unmount();
+
+        // Click again to collapse
+        const rendered2 = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(1),
+            cell: makeCell('expand'),
+          })
+        );
+        await act(async () => {
+          fireEvent.click(rendered2.getByTestId('center'));
+        });
+
+        expect(result.current.expandedRowIds).toEqual([]);
+      });
+
+      it('shows ChevronDown after the row is expanded', async () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+          useTable({ allRowIds: [1], columns: [], data: [] })
+        );
+
+        // Expand the row
+        const rendered1 = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(1),
+            cell: makeCell('expand'),
+          })
+        );
+        await act(async () => {
+          fireEvent.click(rendered1.getByTestId('center'));
+        });
+        rendered1.unmount();
+
+        // Re-render with updated state — should now show ChevronDown
+        const rendered2 = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(1),
+            cell: makeCell('expand'),
+          })
+        );
+        expect(rendered2.getByTestId('icon-chevron-down')).toBeInTheDocument();
+        expect(
+          rendered2.queryByTestId('icon-chevron-right')
+        ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+
+      it('only one row can be expanded at a time (prior expanded row is collapsed)', async () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+          useTable({ allRowIds: [1, 2], columns: [], data: [] })
+        );
+
+        // Expand row 1
+        const rendered1 = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(1),
+            cell: makeCell('expand'),
+          })
+        );
+        await act(async () => {
+          fireEvent.click(rendered1.getByTestId('center'));
+        });
+        expect(result.current.expandedRowIds).toEqual([1]);
+        rendered1.unmount();
+
+        // Expand row 2 — row 1 should no longer be expanded
+        const rendered2 = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(2),
+            cell: makeCell('expand'),
+          })
+        );
+        await act(async () => {
+          fireEvent.click(rendered2.getByTestId('center'));
+        });
+
+        expect(result.current.expandedRowIds).toEqual([2]);
+      });
+
+      it('calls onRowExpansionChange with the new expanded ids', async () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        const onRowExpansionChange = vi.fn();
+        const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+          useTable({
+            allRowIds: [1],
+            columns: [],
+            data: [],
+            onRowExpansionChange,
+          })
+        );
+
+        const { getByTestId } = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(1),
+            cell: makeCell('expand'),
+          })
+        );
+
+        await act(async () => {
+          fireEvent.click(getByTestId('center'));
+        });
+
+        expect(onRowExpansionChange).toHaveBeenCalledWith([1]);
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('default column', () => {
+      it('calls flexRender for an unrecognized column id', () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        vi.mocked(flexRender).mockReturnValue(
+          <span data-testid="flex-rendered" />
+        );
+        const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+          useTable({ allRowIds: [], columns: [], data: [] })
+        );
+
+        const cell = makeCell('some-data-column');
+        render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({ row: makeRow(1), cell })
+        );
+
+        expect(flexRender).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          cell.column.columnDef.cell,
+          cell.getContext()
+        );
+      });
+
+      it('renders the output returned by flexRender', () => {
+        setupMocks();
+        vi.mocked(flexRender).mockReturnValue(
+          <span data-testid="flex-rendered" />
+        );
+        const { result } = renderHook(() =>
+          useTable({ allRowIds: [], columns: [], data: [] })
+        );
+
+        const { getByTestId } = render(
+          result.current.renderBodyCell({
+            row: makeRow(1),
+            cell: makeCell('data-col'),
+          })
+        );
+
+        expect(getByTestId('flex-rendered')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/index.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/index.jsx
index e691dc6e..482f87a7 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/index.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/CustomTable/index.jsx
@@ -2,13 +2,8 @@ import { Center, Checkbox } from '@mantine/core';
 import CustomTable from './CustomTable';
 import CustomTableHeader from './CustomTableHeader';
 import useTablePreferences from '../../../hooks/useTablePreferences';
-
-import {
-  useReactTable,
-  getCoreRowModel,
-  flexRender,
-} from '@tanstack/react-table';
-import { useCallback, useMemo, useRef, useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { flexRender, getCoreRowModel, useReactTable, } from '@tanstack/react-table';
+import { useCallback, useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState } from 'react';
 import { ChevronDown, ChevronRight } from 'lucide-react';
 
 const useTable = ({
@@ -84,8 +79,6 @@ const useTable = ({
     };
   }, [handleKeyDown, handleKeyUp]);
 
-  const rowCount = allRowIds.length;
-
   const table = useReactTable({
     defaultColumn: {
       minSize: 0,
@@ -172,7 +165,7 @@ const useTable = ({
     return true; // Return true to indicate we've handled it
   };
 
-  const handleRowClick = (rowId, e) => {
+  handleRowClickRef.current = (rowId, e) => {
     if (
       e.target.closest(
         'button, a, input, select, textarea, [role="menuitem"], [role="option"], [role="button"]'
@@ -193,7 +186,6 @@ const useTable = ({
       updateSelectedTableIds([...newSet]);
     }
   };
-  handleRowClickRef.current = handleRowClick;
 
   const renderBodyCell = ({ row, cell }) => {
     if (bodyCellRenderFns[cell.column.id]) {
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/EPGsTable.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/EPGsTable.jsx
index 56a3de62..80da7c24 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/EPGsTable.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/EPGsTable.jsx
@@ -1,46 +1,50 @@
-import React, { useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState } from 'react';
-import API from '../../api';
+import { useEffect, useMemo, useState } from 'react';
 import useEPGsStore from '../../store/epgs';
 import EPGForm from '../forms/EPG';
 import DummyEPGForm from '../forms/DummyEPG';
 import {
   ActionIcon,
-  Text,
-  Tooltip,
   Box,
-  Paper,
   Button,
   Flex,
-  useMantineTheme,
-  Switch,
+  Menu,
+  MenuDropdown,
+  MenuItem,
+  MenuTarget,
+  Paper,
   Progress,
   Stack,
-  Group,
-  Menu,
+  Switch,
+  Text,
+  Tooltip,
+  useMantineTheme,
 } from '@mantine/core';
-import { notifications } from '@mantine/notifications';
 import {
-  ArrowDownWideNarrow,
-  ArrowUpDown,
-  ArrowUpNarrowWide,
+  ChevronDown,
   RefreshCcw,
   SquareMinus,
   SquarePen,
   SquarePlus,
-  ChevronDown,
 } from 'lucide-react';
-import { format } from '../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js';
+import { format, useDateTimeFormat } from '../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js';
 import useLocalStorage from '../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
-import { useDateTimeFormat } from '../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js';
 import ConfirmationDialog from '../../components/ConfirmationDialog';
 import useWarningsStore from '../../store/warnings';
 import { CustomTable, useTable } from './CustomTable';
-
-// Helper function to format status text
-const formatStatusText = (status) => {
-  if (!status) return 'Unknown';
-  return status.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + status.slice(1).toLowerCase();
-};
+import { showNotification } from '../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
+import {
+  deleteEpg,
+  formatStatusText,
+  getProgressInfo,
+  getProgressLabel,
+  getSortedEpgs,
+  refreshEpg,
+  updateEpg,
+} from '../../utils/tables/EPGsTableUtils.js';
+import {
+  makeHeaderCellRenderer,
+  makeSortingChangeHandler,
+} from './M3uTableUtils.jsx';
 
 // Helper function to get status text color
 const getStatusColor = (status) => {
@@ -116,38 +120,10 @@ const EPGStatusCell = ({ epg }) => {
       progress.status === 'in_progress' ||
       (progress.action === 'parsing_channels' && epg.status === 'parsing'))
   ) {
-    let label = '';
-    switch (progress.action) {
-      case 'downloading':
-        label = 'Downloading';
-        break;
-      case 'extracting':
-        label = 'Extracting';
-        break;
-      case 'parsing_channels':
-        label = 'Parsing Channels';
-        break;
-      case 'parsing_programs':
-        label = 'Parsing Programs';
-        break;
-      default:
-        return null;
-    }
+    const label = getProgressLabel(progress.action);
+    if (!label) return null;
 
-    let additionalInfo = '';
-    if (progress.message) {
-      additionalInfo = progress.message;
-    } else if (
-      progress.processed !== undefined &&
-      progress.channels !== undefined
-    ) {
-      additionalInfo = `${progress.processed.toLocaleString()} programs for ${progress.channels} channels`;
-    } else if (
-      progress.processed !== undefined &&
-      progress.total !== undefined
-    ) {
-      additionalInfo = `${progress.processed.toLocaleString()} / ${progress.total.toLocaleString()}`;
-    }
+    const additionalInfo = getProgressInfo(progress);
 
     return (
       <Stack spacing={2}>
@@ -225,7 +201,6 @@ const EPGsTable = () => {
   const [epg, setEPG] = useState(null);
   const [epgModalOpen, setEPGModalOpen] = useState(false);
   const [dummyEpgModalOpen, setDummyEpgModalOpen] = useState(false);
-  const [rowSelection, setRowSelection] = useState([]);
   const [confirmDeleteOpen, setConfirmDeleteOpen] = useState(false);
   const [deleteTarget, setDeleteTarget] = useState(null);
   const [epgToDelete, setEpgToDelete] = useState(null);
@@ -251,11 +226,11 @@ const EPGsTable = () => {
       }
 
       // Send only the is_active field to trigger our special handling
-      await API.updateEPG(
+      await updateEpg(
         {
-          id: epg.id,
           is_active: !epg.is_active,
         },
+        epg,
         true
       ); // Add a new parameter to indicate this is just a toggle
     } catch (error) {
@@ -395,7 +370,6 @@ const EPGsTable = () => {
     [fullDateTimeFormat]
   );
 
-  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
   const [sorting, setSorting] = useState([]);
 
   const editEPG = async (epg = null) => {
@@ -436,7 +410,7 @@ const EPGsTable = () => {
   const executeDeleteEPG = async (id) => {
     setDeleting(true);
     try {
-      await API.deleteEPG(id);
+      await deleteEpg(id);
     } finally {
       setDeleting(false);
       setConfirmDeleteOpen(false);
@@ -444,8 +418,8 @@ const EPGsTable = () => {
   };
 
   const refreshEPG = async (id, force = false) => {
-    await API.refreshEPG(id, force);
-    notifications.show({
+    await refreshEpg(id, force);
+    showNotification({
       title: 'EPG refresh initiated',
     });
   };
@@ -502,74 +476,11 @@ const EPGsTable = () => {
     }
   };
 
-  const renderHeaderCell = (header) => {
-    let sortingIcon = ArrowUpDown;
-    if (sorting[0]?.id == header.id) {
-      if (sorting[0].desc === false) {
-        sortingIcon = ArrowUpNarrowWide;
-      } else {
-        sortingIcon = ArrowDownWideNarrow;
-      }
-    }
+  const onSortingChange = makeSortingChangeHandler(sorting, setSorting, (col, desc) =>
+    setData(getSortedEpgs(epgs, col, desc))
+  );
 
-    switch (header.id) {
-      default:
-        return (
-          <Group>
-            <Text size="sm" name={header.id}>
-              {header.column.columnDef.header}
-            </Text>
-            {header.column.columnDef.sortable && (
-              <Center>
-                {React.createElement(sortingIcon, {
-                  onClick: () => onSortingChange(header.id),
-                  size: 14,
-                })}
-              </Center>
-            )}
-          </Group>
-        );
-    }
-  };
-
-  const onSortingChange = (column) => {
-    console.log(column);
-    const sortField = sorting[0]?.id;
-    const sortDirection = sorting[0]?.desc;
-
-    const newSorting = [];
-    if (sortField == column) {
-      if (sortDirection == false) {
-        newSorting[0] = {
-          id: column,
-          desc: true,
-        };
-      }
-    } else {
-      newSorting[0] = {
-        id: column,
-        desc: false,
-      };
-    }
-
-    setSorting(newSorting);
-    if (newSorting.length > 0) {
-      const compareColumn = newSorting[0].id;
-      const compareDesc = newSorting[0].desc;
-
-      setData(
-        epgs.sort((a, b) => {
-          console.log(a);
-          console.log(newSorting[0].id);
-          if (a[compareColumn] !== b[compareColumn]) {
-            return compareDesc ? 1 : -1;
-          }
-
-          return 0;
-        })
-      );
-    }
-  };
+  const renderHeaderCell = makeHeaderCellRenderer(sorting, onSortingChange);
 
   const table = useTable({
     columns,
@@ -578,7 +489,6 @@ const EPGsTable = () => {
     enablePagination: false,
     enableRowSelection: false,
     renderTopToolbar: false,
-    onRowSelectionChange: setRowSelection,
     manualSorting: true,
     bodyCellRenderFns: {
       actions: renderBodyCell,
@@ -632,7 +542,7 @@ const EPGsTable = () => {
           EPGs
         </Text>
         <Menu shadow="md" width={200}>
-          <Menu.Target>
+          <MenuTarget>
             <Button
               leftSection={<SquarePlus size={18} />}
               rightSection={<ChevronDown size={16} />}
@@ -648,13 +558,11 @@ const EPGsTable = () => {
             >
               Add EPG
             </Button>
-          </Menu.Target>
-          <Menu.Dropdown>
-            <Menu.Item onClick={createStandardEPG}>
-              Standard EPG Source
-            </Menu.Item>
-            <Menu.Item onClick={createDummyEPG}>Dummy EPG Source</Menu.Item>
-          </Menu.Dropdown>
+          </MenuTarget>
+          <MenuDropdown>
+            <MenuItem onClick={createStandardEPG}>Standard EPG Source</MenuItem>
+            <MenuItem onClick={createDummyEPG}>Dummy EPG Source</MenuItem>
+          </MenuDropdown>
         </Menu>
       </Flex>
 
@@ -668,11 +576,8 @@ const EPGsTable = () => {
         <Box
           style={{
             display: 'flex',
-            // alignItems: 'center',
-            // backgroundColor: theme.palette.background.paper,
             justifyContent: 'flex-end',
             padding: 0,
-            // gap: 1,
           }}
         ></Box>
       </Paper>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/LogosTable.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/LogosTable.jsx
index 7c718590..ff5784d5 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/LogosTable.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/LogosTable.jsx
@@ -1,44 +1,46 @@
-import React, { useMemo, useCallback, useState, useEffect } from 'react';
-import API from '../../api';
+import React, { useCallback, useEffect, useMemo, useState } from 'react';
 import LogoForm from '../forms/Logo';
 import useLogosStore from '../../store/logos';
 import useLocalStorage from '../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
 import {
-  SquarePlus,
+  ExternalLink,
   SquareMinus,
   SquarePen,
-  ExternalLink,
-  Filter,
-  Trash2,
+  SquarePlus,
   Trash,
 } from 'lucide-react';
 import {
   ActionIcon,
-  Box,
-  Text,
-  Paper,
-  Button,
-  Flex,
-  Group,
-  useMantineTheme,
-  LoadingOverlay,
-  Stack,
-  Image,
-  Center,
   Badge,
-  Tooltip,
-  Select,
-  TextInput,
-  Menu,
+  Box,
+  Button,
+  Center,
   Checkbox,
-  Pagination,
+  Group,
+  Image,
+  LoadingOverlay,
   NativeSelect,
+  Pagination,
+  Paper,
+  Select,
+  Stack,
+  Text,
+  TextInput,
+  Tooltip,
+  useMantineTheme,
 } from '@mantine/core';
 import { CustomTable, useTable } from './CustomTable';
 import ConfirmationDialog from '../ConfirmationDialog';
-import { notifications } from '@mantine/notifications';
+import { showNotification } from '../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
+import {
+  cleanupUnusedLogos,
+  deleteLogo,
+  deleteLogos,
+  generateUsageLabel,
+  getFilteredLogos,
+} from '../../utils/tables/LogosTableUtils.js';
 
-const LogoRowActions = ({ theme, row, editLogo, deleteLogo }) => {
+const LogoRowActions = ({ theme, row, editLogo, handleDeleteLogo }) => {
   const [tableSize, _] = useLocalStorage('table-size', 'default');
 
   const onEdit = useCallback(() => {
@@ -46,8 +48,8 @@ const LogoRowActions = ({ theme, row, editLogo, deleteLogo }) => {
   }, [row.original, editLogo]);
 
   const onDelete = useCallback(() => {
-    deleteLogo(row.original.id);
-  }, [row.original.id, deleteLogo]);
+    handleDeleteLogo(row.original.id);
+  }, [row.original.id, handleDeleteLogo]);
 
   const iconSize =
     tableSize == 'default' ? 'sm' : tableSize == 'compact' ? 'xs' : 'md';
@@ -127,24 +129,7 @@ const LogosTable = () => {
   }, [filters.name]);
 
   const data = useMemo(() => {
-    const logosArray = Object.values(logos || {});
-
-    // Apply filters
-    let filteredLogos = logosArray;
-
-    if (debouncedNameFilter) {
-      filteredLogos = filteredLogos.filter((logo) =>
-        logo.name.toLowerCase().includes(debouncedNameFilter.toLowerCase())
-      );
-    }
-
-    if (filters.used === 'used') {
-      filteredLogos = filteredLogos.filter((logo) => logo.is_used);
-    } else if (filters.used === 'unused') {
-      filteredLogos = filteredLogos.filter((logo) => !logo.is_used);
-    }
-
-    return filteredLogos.sort((a, b) => a.id - b.id);
+    return getFilteredLogos(logos, debouncedNameFilter, filters.used);
   }, [logos, debouncedNameFilter, filters.used]);
 
   // Get paginated data
@@ -175,15 +160,15 @@ const LogosTable = () => {
     async (id, deleteFile = false) => {
       setIsLoading(true);
       try {
-        await API.deleteLogo(id, deleteFile);
+        await deleteLogo(id, deleteFile);
         await fetchAllLogos(); // Refresh all logos to maintain full view
-        notifications.show({
+        showNotification({
           title: 'Success',
           message: 'Logo deleted successfully',
           color: 'green',
         });
-      } catch (error) {
-        notifications.show({
+      } catch {
+        showNotification({
           title: 'Error',
           message: 'Failed to delete logo',
           color: 'red',
@@ -206,16 +191,16 @@ const LogosTable = () => {
 
       setIsLoading(true);
       try {
-        await API.deleteLogos(Array.from(selectedRows), deleteFiles);
+        await deleteLogos(Array.from(selectedRows), deleteFiles);
         await fetchAllLogos(); // Refresh all logos to maintain full view
 
-        notifications.show({
+        showNotification({
           title: 'Success',
           message: `${selectedRows.size} logos deleted successfully`,
           color: 'green',
         });
-      } catch (error) {
-        notifications.show({
+      } catch {
+        showNotification({
           title: 'Error',
           message: 'Failed to delete logos',
           color: 'red',
@@ -234,14 +219,14 @@ const LogosTable = () => {
     async (deleteFiles = false) => {
       setIsCleaningUp(true);
       try {
-        const result = await API.cleanupUnusedLogos(deleteFiles);
+        const result = await cleanupUnusedLogos(deleteFiles);
 
         let message = `Successfully deleted ${result.deleted_count} unused logos`;
         if (result.local_files_deleted > 0) {
           message += ` and deleted ${result.local_files_deleted} local files`;
         }
 
-        notifications.show({
+        showNotification({
           title: 'Cleanup Complete',
           message: message,
           color: 'green',
@@ -249,8 +234,8 @@ const LogosTable = () => {
 
         // Force refresh all logos after cleanup to maintain full view
         await fetchAllLogos(true);
-      } catch (error) {
-        notifications.show({
+      } catch {
+        showNotification({
           title: 'Cleanup Failed',
           message: 'Failed to cleanup unused logos',
           color: 'red',
@@ -269,7 +254,7 @@ const LogosTable = () => {
     setLogoModalOpen(true);
   }, []);
 
-  const deleteLogo = useCallback(
+  const handleDeleteLogo = useCallback(
     async (id) => {
       const logosArray = Object.values(logos || {});
       const logo = logosArray.find((l) => l.id === id);
@@ -428,40 +413,7 @@ const LogosTable = () => {
             );
           }
 
-          // Analyze channel_names to categorize types
-          const categorizeUsage = (names) => {
-            const types = { channels: 0, movies: 0, series: 0 };
-
-            names.forEach((name) => {
-              if (name.startsWith('Channel:')) types.channels++;
-              else if (name.startsWith('Movie:')) types.movies++;
-              else if (name.startsWith('Series:')) types.series++;
-            });
-
-            return types;
-          };
-
-          const types = categorizeUsage(channelNames);
-          const typeCount = Object.values(types).filter(
-            (count) => count > 0
-          ).length;
-
-          // Generate smart label based on usage
-          const generateLabel = () => {
-            if (typeCount === 1) {
-              // Only one type - be specific
-              if (types.channels > 0)
-                return `${types.channels} channel${types.channels !== 1 ? 's' : ''}`;
-              if (types.movies > 0)
-                return `${types.movies} movie${types.movies !== 1 ? 's' : ''}`;
-              if (types.series > 0) return `${types.series} series`;
-            } else {
-              // Multiple types - use generic "items"
-              return `${count} item${count !== 1 ? 's' : ''}`;
-            }
-          };
-
-          const label = generateLabel();
+          const label = generateUsageLabel(channelNames, count);
 
           return (
             <Tooltip
@@ -528,7 +480,7 @@ const LogosTable = () => {
             theme={theme}
             row={row}
             editLogo={editLogo}
-            deleteLogo={deleteLogo}
+            handleDeleteLogo={handleDeleteLogo}
           />
         ),
       },
@@ -536,7 +488,7 @@ const LogosTable = () => {
     [
       theme,
       editLogo,
-      deleteLogo,
+      handleDeleteLogo,
       selectedRows,
       handleSelectRow,
       handleSelectAll,
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/M3UsTable.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/M3UsTable.jsx
index 4a1d7e6f..fa21191e 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/M3UsTable.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/M3UsTable.jsx
@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
-import React, {
+import {
   useEffect,
   useMemo,
   useRef,
   useState,
   useCallback,
 } from 'react';
-import API from '../../api';
 import usePlaylistsStore from '../../store/playlists';
 import M3UForm from '../forms/M3U';
 import ServerGroupsManagerModal from '../ServerGroupsManagerModal';
@@ -20,16 +19,11 @@ import {
   ActionIcon,
   Tooltip,
   Switch,
-  Group,
-  Center,
 } from '@mantine/core';
 import {
   SquareMinus,
   SquarePen,
   RefreshCcw,
-  ArrowUpDown,
-  ArrowUpNarrowWide,
-  ArrowDownWideNarrow,
   SquarePlus,
 } from 'lucide-react';
 import useLocalStorage from '../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
@@ -42,55 +36,42 @@ import {
 import ConfirmationDialog from '../../components/ConfirmationDialog';
 import useWarningsStore from '../../store/warnings';
 import { CustomTable, useTable } from './CustomTable';
+import {
+  deletePlaylist,
+  getExpirationInfo,
+  getExpirationTooltip,
+  getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount,
+  getSortedPlaylists,
+  getStatusColor,
+  getStatusContent,
+  formatStatusText,
+  refreshPlaylist,
+  updatePlaylist,
+} from '../../utils/tables/M3UsTableUtils.js';
+import {
+  makeHeaderCellRenderer,
+  makeSortingChangeHandler,
+} from './M3uTableUtils.jsx';
 
-// Helper function to format status text
-const formatStatusText = (status) => {
-  switch (status) {
-    case 'idle':
-      return 'Idle';
-    case 'fetching':
-      return 'Fetching';
-    case 'parsing':
-      return 'Parsing';
-    case 'error':
-      return 'Error';
-    case 'success':
-      return 'Success';
-    case 'pending_setup':
-      return 'Pending Setup';
-    default:
-      return status
-        ? status.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + status.slice(1)
-        : 'Unknown';
-  }
-};
+const StatusRow = ({ label, value }) => (
+  <Flex justify="space-between" align="center">
+    <Text size="xs" fw={500}>{label}{value ? ':' : ''}</Text>
+    {value && <Text size="xs">{value}</Text>}
+  </Flex>
+);
 
-// Helper function to get status text color
-const getStatusColor = (status) => {
-  switch (status) {
-    case 'idle':
-      return 'gray.5';
-    case 'fetching':
-      return 'blue.5';
-    case 'parsing':
-      return 'indigo.5';
-    case 'error':
-      return 'red.5';
-    case 'success':
-      return 'green.5';
-    case 'pending_setup':
-      return 'orange.5'; // Orange to indicate action needed
-    default:
-      return 'gray.5';
-  }
-};
+const StatusBox = ({ children }) => (
+  <Box>
+    <Flex direction="column" gap={2}>{children}</Flex>
+  </Box>
+);
 
 const RowActions = ({
   tableSize,
   editPlaylist,
-  deletePlaylist,
+  handleDeletePlaylist,
   row,
-  refreshPlaylist,
+  handleRefreshPlaylist,
 }) => {
   const iconSize =
     tableSize == 'default' ? 'sm' : tableSize == 'compact' ? 'xs' : 'md';
@@ -111,7 +92,7 @@ const RowActions = ({
         variant="transparent"
         size={iconSize}
         color="red.9"
-        onClick={() => deletePlaylist(row.original.id)}
+        onClick={() => handleDeletePlaylist(row.original.id)}
       >
         <SquareMinus size={tableSize === 'compact' ? 16 : 18} />
       </ActionIcon>
@@ -119,7 +100,7 @@ const RowActions = ({
         variant="transparent"
         size={iconSize}
         color="blue.5"
-        onClick={() => refreshPlaylist(row.original.id)}
+        onClick={() => handleRefreshPlaylist(row.original.id)}
         disabled={!row.original.is_active}
       >
         <RefreshCcw size={tableSize === 'compact' ? 16 : 18} />
@@ -128,10 +109,10 @@ const RowActions = ({
   );
 };
 
+
 const M3UTable = () => {
   const [playlist, setPlaylist] = useState(null);
   const [playlistModalOpen, setPlaylistModalOpen] = useState(false);
-  const [rowSelection, setRowSelection] = useState([]);
   const [playlistCreated, setPlaylistCreated] = useState(false);
   const [confirmDeleteOpen, setConfirmDeleteOpen] = useState(false);
   const [deleteTarget, setDeleteTarget] = useState(null);
@@ -179,209 +160,58 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
       return 'Idle';
     }
 
-    switch (data.action) {
+    const content = getStatusContent(data);
+
+    switch (content.type) {
       case 'initializing':
-        return buildInitializingStats();
-
+        return (
+          <StatusBox><StatusRow label="Initializing refresh..." /></StatusBox>
+        );
       case 'downloading':
-        return buildDownloadingStats(data);
-
-      case 'processing_groups':
-        return buildGroupProcessingStats(data);
-
+        return (
+          <StatusBox>
+            <StatusRow label="Downloading" value={`${content.progress}%`} />
+            <StatusRow label="Speed" value={content.speed} />
+            <StatusRow label="Time left" value={content.timeRemaining} />
+          </StatusBox>
+        );
+      case 'groups':
+        return (
+          <StatusBox>
+            <StatusRow label="Processing groups" value={`${content.progress}%`} />
+            {content.elapsedTime && <StatusRow label="Elapsed" value={content.elapsedTime} />}
+            {content.groupsProcessed && <StatusRow label="Groups" value={content.groupsProcessed} />}
+          </StatusBox>
+        );
       case 'parsing':
-        return buildParsingStats(data);
-
+        return (
+          <StatusBox>
+            <StatusRow label="Parsing" value={`${content.progress}%`} />
+            {content.elapsedTime && <StatusRow label="Elapsed" value={content.elapsedTime} />}
+            {content.timeRemaining && <StatusRow label="Remaining" value={content.timeRemaining} />}
+            {content.streamsProcessed && <StatusRow label="Streams" value={content.streamsProcessed} />}
+          </StatusBox>
+        );
+      case 'error':
+        return (
+          <StatusBox>
+            <Text size="xs" fw={500} color="red">Error:</Text>
+            <Text size="xs" color="red" style={{ lineHeight: 1.3 }}>
+              {content.error || 'Unknown error occurred'}
+            </Text>
+          </StatusBox>
+        );
       default:
-        return data.status === 'error'
-          ? buildErrorStats(data)
-          : `${data.action || 'Processing'}...`;
+        return content.label;
     }
   };
 
-  const buildDownloadingStats = (data) => {
-    if (data.progress == 100) {
-      return 'Download complete!';
-    }
-
-    if (data.progress == 0) {
-      return 'Downloading...';
-    }
-
-    // Format time remaining in minutes:seconds
-    const timeRemaining = data.time_remaining
-      ? `${Math.floor(data.time_remaining / 60)}:${String(Math.floor(data.time_remaining % 60)).padStart(2, '0')}`
-      : 'calculating...';
-
-    // Format speed with appropriate unit (KB/s or MB/s)
-    const speed =
-      data.speed >= 1024
-        ? `${(data.speed / 1024).toFixed(2)} MB/s`
-        : `${Math.round(data.speed)} KB/s`;
-
-    return (
-      <Box>
-        <Flex direction="column" gap={2}>
-          <Flex justify="space-between" align="center">
-            <Text size="xs" fw={500}>
-              Downloading:
-            </Text>
-            <Text size="xs">{parseInt(data.progress)}%</Text>
-          </Flex>
-          <Flex justify="space-between" align="center">
-            <Text size="xs" fw={500}>
-              Speed:
-            </Text>
-            <Text size="xs">{speed}</Text>
-          </Flex>
-          <Flex justify="space-between" align="center">
-            <Text size="xs" fw={500}>
-              Time left:
-            </Text>
-            <Text size="xs">{timeRemaining}</Text>
-          </Flex>
-        </Flex>
-      </Box>
-    );
-  };
-
-  const buildGroupProcessingStats = (data) => {
-    if (data.progress == 100) {
-      return 'Groups processed!';
-    }
-
-    if (data.progress == 0) {
-      return 'Processing groups...';
-    }
-
-    // Format time displays if available
-    const elapsedTime = data.elapsed_time
-      ? `${Math.floor(data.elapsed_time / 60)}:${String(Math.floor(data.elapsed_time % 60)).padStart(2, '0')}`
-      : null;
-
-    return (
-      <Box>
-        <Flex direction="column" gap={2}>
-          <Flex justify="space-between" align="center">
-            <Text size="xs" fw={500}>
-              Processing groups:
-            </Text>
-            <Text size="xs">{parseInt(data.progress)}%</Text>
-          </Flex>
-          {elapsedTime && (
-            <Flex justify="space-between" align="center">
-              <Text size="xs" fw={500}>
-                Elapsed:
-              </Text>
-              <Text size="xs">{elapsedTime}</Text>
-            </Flex>
-          )}
-          {data.groups_processed && (
-            <Flex justify="space-between" align="center">
-              <Text size="xs" fw={500}>
-                Groups:
-              </Text>
-              <Text size="xs">{data.groups_processed}</Text>
-            </Flex>
-          )}
-        </Flex>
-      </Box>
-    );
-  };
-
-  const buildErrorStats = (data) => {
-    return (
-      <Box>
-        <Flex direction="column" gap={2}>
-          <Flex align="center">
-            <Text size="xs" fw={500} color="red">
-              Error:
-            </Text>
-          </Flex>
-          <Text size="xs" color="red" style={{ lineHeight: 1.3 }}>
-            {data.error || 'Unknown error occurred'}
-          </Text>
-        </Flex>
-      </Box>
-    );
-  };
-
-  const buildParsingStats = (data) => {
-    if (data.progress == 100) {
-      return 'Parsing complete!';
-    }
-
-    if (data.progress == 0) {
-      return 'Parsing...';
-    }
-
-    // Format time displays
-    const timeRemaining = data.time_remaining
-      ? `${Math.floor(data.time_remaining / 60)}:${String(Math.floor(data.time_remaining % 60)).padStart(2, '0')}`
-      : 'calculating...';
-
-    const elapsedTime = data.elapsed_time
-      ? `${Math.floor(data.elapsed_time / 60)}:${String(Math.floor(data.elapsed_time % 60)).padStart(2, '0')}`
-      : '0:00';
-
-    return (
-      <Box>
-        <Flex direction="column" gap={2}>
-          <Flex justify="space-between" align="center">
-            <Text size="xs" fw={500} style={{ width: '80px' }}>
-              Parsing:
-            </Text>
-            <Text size="xs">{parseInt(data.progress)}%</Text>
-          </Flex>
-          {data.elapsed_time && (
-            <Flex justify="space-between" align="center">
-              <Text size="xs" fw={500} style={{ width: '80px' }}>
-                Elapsed:
-              </Text>
-              <Text size="xs">{elapsedTime}</Text>
-            </Flex>
-          )}
-          {data.time_remaining && (
-            <Flex justify="space-between" align="center">
-              <Text size="xs" fw={500} style={{ width: '60px' }}>
-                Remaining:
-              </Text>
-              <Text size="xs">{timeRemaining}</Text>
-            </Flex>
-          )}
-          {data.streams_processed && (
-            <Flex justify="space-between" align="center">
-              <Text size="xs" fw={500} style={{ width: '80px' }}>
-                Streams:
-              </Text>
-              <Text size="xs">{data.streams_processed}</Text>
-            </Flex>
-          )}
-        </Flex>
-      </Box>
-    );
-  };
-
-  const buildInitializingStats = () => {
-    return (
-      <Box>
-        <Flex direction="column" gap={2}>
-          <Flex align="center">
-            <Text size="xs" fw={500}>
-              Initializing refresh...
-            </Text>
-          </Flex>
-        </Flex>
-      </Box>
-    );
-  };
-
   const editPlaylist = async (playlist = null) => {
     setPlaylist(playlist);
     setPlaylistModalOpen(true);
   };
 
-  const refreshPlaylist = async (id) => {
+  const handleRefreshPlaylist = async (id) => {
     // Provide immediate visual feedback before the API call
     setRefreshProgress(id, {
       action: 'initializing',
@@ -391,9 +221,9 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
     });
 
     try {
-      await API.refreshPlaylist(id);
+      await refreshPlaylist(id);
       // No need to set again since WebSocket will update us once the task starts
-    } catch (error) {
+    } catch {
       // If the API call fails, show an error state
       setRefreshProgress(id, {
         action: 'error',
@@ -406,7 +236,7 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
     }
   };
 
-  const deletePlaylist = async (id) => {
+  const handleDeletePlaylist = async (id) => {
     // Get playlist details for the confirmation dialog
     const playlist = playlists.find((p) => p.id === id);
     setPlaylistToDelete(playlist);
@@ -418,7 +248,7 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
     // thinking there are zero auto-created channels.
     let info;
     try {
-      const result = await API.getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount(id);
+      const result = await getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount(id);
       info = result || { count: 0, sample_names: [] };
     } catch {
       info = {
@@ -448,7 +278,9 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
     setIsLoading(true);
     setDeleting(true);
     try {
-      await API.deletePlaylist(id);
+      await deletePlaylist(id);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Error deleting playlist:', error);
     } finally {
       setDeleting(false);
       setIsLoading(false);
@@ -460,11 +292,11 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
   const toggleActive = async (playlist) => {
     try {
       // Send only the is_active field to trigger our special handling
-      await API.updatePlaylist(
+      await updatePlaylist(
         {
-          id: playlist.id,
           is_active: !playlist.is_active,
         },
+        playlist,
         true
       ); // Add a new parameter to indicate this is just a toggle
     } catch (error) {
@@ -685,34 +517,10 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
 
           const now = getNow();
           const daysLeft = diff(earliest, now, 'day');
-          let color;
-          let label;
-          if (daysLeft < 0) {
-            color = 'red.7';
-            label = 'Expired';
-          } else if (daysLeft === 0) {
-            color = 'red.5';
-            label = 'Expires today';
-          } else if (daysLeft <= 7) {
-            color = 'orange.5';
-            label = `${daysLeft}d left`;
-          } else if (daysLeft <= 30) {
-            color = 'yellow.5';
-            label = `${daysLeft}d left`;
-          } else {
-            label = format(earliest, fullDateFormat);
-          }
+          const { color, label } = getExpirationInfo(daysLeft, earliest, fullDateFormat);
 
           const allExpirations = data.all_expirations || [];
-          const tooltipContent =
-            allExpirations.length > 0
-              ? allExpirations
-                  .map(
-                    (e) =>
-                      `${e.profile_name}: ${format(e.exp_date, fullDateTimeFormat)}${!e.is_active ? ' (inactive)' : ''}`
-                  )
-                  .join('\n')
-              : label;
+          const tooltipContent = getExpirationTooltip(allExpirations, fullDateTimeFormat, label);
 
           return (
             <Tooltip
@@ -764,9 +572,9 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
       },
     ],
     [
-      refreshPlaylist,
+      handleRefreshPlaylist,
       editPlaylist,
-      deletePlaylist,
+      handleDeletePlaylist,
       toggleActive,
       fullDateFormat,
       fullDateTimeFormat,
@@ -776,7 +584,7 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
   //optionally access the underlying virtualizer instance
   const rowVirtualizerInstanceRef = useRef(null);
 
-  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
+  const [_isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
 
   const closeModal = (newPlaylist = null) => {
     if (newPlaylist) {
@@ -812,85 +620,11 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
     }
   }, [editPlaylistId, processedData, playlists, setEditPlaylistId]);
 
-  const onSortingChange = (column) => {
-    console.log(column);
-    const sortField = sorting[0]?.id;
-    const sortDirection = sorting[0]?.desc;
+  const onSortingChange = makeSortingChangeHandler(sorting, setSorting, (col, desc) =>
+    setData(getSortedPlaylists(playlists, col, desc))
+  );
 
-    const newSorting = [];
-    if (sortField == column) {
-      if (sortDirection == false) {
-        newSorting[0] = {
-          id: column,
-          desc: true,
-        };
-      }
-    } else {
-      newSorting[0] = {
-        id: column,
-        desc: false,
-      };
-    }
-
-    setSorting(newSorting);
-    if (newSorting.length > 0) {
-      const compareColumn = newSorting[0].id;
-      const compareDesc = newSorting[0].desc;
-
-      setData(
-        playlists
-          .filter((playlist) => playlist.locked === false)
-          .sort((a, b) => {
-            const aVal = a[compareColumn];
-            const bVal = b[compareColumn];
-
-            // Always sort nulls/undefined to the end regardless of direction
-            if (aVal == null && bVal == null) return 0;
-            if (aVal == null) return 1;
-            if (bVal == null) return -1;
-
-            let comparison;
-            if (typeof aVal === 'string') {
-              comparison = aVal.localeCompare(bVal);
-            } else {
-              comparison = aVal < bVal ? -1 : aVal > bVal ? 1 : 0;
-            }
-
-            return compareDesc ? -comparison : comparison;
-          })
-      );
-    }
-  };
-
-  const renderHeaderCell = (header) => {
-    let sortingIcon = ArrowUpDown;
-    if (sorting[0]?.id == header.id) {
-      if (sorting[0].desc === false) {
-        sortingIcon = ArrowUpNarrowWide;
-      } else {
-        sortingIcon = ArrowDownWideNarrow;
-      }
-    }
-
-    switch (header.id) {
-      default:
-        return (
-          <Group>
-            <Text size="sm" name={header.id}>
-              {header.column.columnDef.header}
-            </Text>
-            {header.column.columnDef.sortable && (
-              <Center>
-                {React.createElement(sortingIcon, {
-                  onClick: () => onSortingChange(header.id),
-                  size: 14,
-                })}
-              </Center>
-            )}
-          </Group>
-        );
-    }
-  };
+  const renderHeaderCell = makeHeaderCellRenderer(sorting, onSortingChange);
 
   const renderBodyCell = useCallback(({ cell, row }) => {
     switch (cell.column.id) {
@@ -899,9 +633,9 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
           <RowActions
             tableSize={tableSize}
             editPlaylist={editPlaylist}
-            deletePlaylist={deletePlaylist}
+            handleDeletePlaylist={handleDeletePlaylist}
             row={row}
-            refreshPlaylist={refreshPlaylist}
+            handleRefreshPlaylist={handleRefreshPlaylist}
           />
         );
     }
@@ -915,7 +649,6 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
     enablePagination: false,
     enableRowVirtualization: true,
     enableRowSelection: false,
-    onRowSelectionChange: setRowSelection,
     renderTopToolbar: false,
     sorting,
     manualSorting: true,
@@ -1027,11 +760,8 @@ const M3UTable = () => {
         <Box
           style={{
             display: 'flex',
-            // alignItems: 'center',
-            // backgroundColor: theme.palette.background.paper,
             justifyContent: 'flex-end',
             padding: 0,
-            // gap: 1,
           }}
         ></Box>
       </Paper>
@@ -1115,7 +845,7 @@ This action cannot be undone.`}
                   }}
                 >
                   <Text size="sm" fw={600}>
-                    {`${autoChannelsInfo.count} auto-synced channel${autoChannelsInfo.count === 1 ? '' : 's'} created by this provider will also be deleted.`}
+                    {`${autoChannelsInfo.count} auto-synced ${autoChannelsInfo.count === 1 ? 'channel' : 'channels'} created by this provider will also be deleted.`}
                   </Text>
                 </div>
               ) : null}
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/M3uTableUtils.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/M3uTableUtils.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..226912a1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/M3uTableUtils.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { Center, Group, Text } from '@mantine/core';
+import {
+  ArrowDownWideNarrow,
+  ArrowUpDown,
+  ArrowUpNarrowWide,
+} from 'lucide-react';
+
+export const makeHeaderCellRenderer = (sorting, onSortingChange) => (header) => {
+  let sortingIcon = ArrowUpDown;
+  if (sorting[0]?.id === header.id) {
+    sortingIcon =
+      sorting[0].desc === false ? ArrowUpNarrowWide : ArrowDownWideNarrow;
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <Group>
+      <Text size="sm" name={header.id}>
+        {header.column.columnDef.header}
+      </Text>
+      {header.column.columnDef.sortable && (
+        <Center>
+          {React.createElement(sortingIcon, {
+            onClick: () => onSortingChange(header.id),
+            size: 14,
+          })}
+        </Center>
+      )}
+    </Group>
+  );
+};
+
+export const makeSortingChangeHandler =
+  (sorting, setSorting, onDataSort) => (column) => {
+    const sortField = sorting[0]?.id;
+    const sortDirection = sorting[0]?.desc;
+
+    const newSorting = [];
+    if (sortField === column) {
+      if (sortDirection === false) {
+        newSorting[0] = { id: column, desc: true };
+      }
+      // third click → clear (empty array)
+    } else {
+      newSorting[0] = { id: column, desc: false };
+    }
+
+    setSorting(newSorting);
+    if (newSorting.length > 0) {
+      onDataSort(newSorting[0].id, newSorting[0].desc);
+    }
+  };
+
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/OutputProfilesTable.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/OutputProfilesTable.jsx
index b72d3463..15c91ada 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/OutputProfilesTable.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/OutputProfilesTable.jsx
@@ -1,23 +1,26 @@
-import { useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState } from 'react';
-import API from '../../api';
+import { useEffect, useMemo, useState } from 'react';
 import OutputProfileForm from '../forms/OutputProfile';
 import useOutputProfilesStore from '../../store/outputProfiles';
 import {
-  Box,
   ActionIcon,
-  Tooltip,
-  Text,
-  Paper,
-  Flex,
+  Box,
   Button,
-  useMantineTheme,
   Center,
-  Switch,
+  Flex,
+  Paper,
   Stack,
+  Switch,
+  Text,
+  Tooltip,
+  useMantineTheme,
 } from '@mantine/core';
-import { SquareMinus, SquarePen, Eye, EyeOff, SquarePlus } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Eye, EyeOff, SquareMinus, SquarePen, SquarePlus } from 'lucide-react';
 import { CustomTable, useTable } from './CustomTable';
 import useLocalStorage from '../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
+import {
+  deleteOutputProfile,
+  updateOutputProfile,
+} from '../../utils/tables/OutputProfilesTableUtils.js';
 
 const RowActions = ({ row, editOutputProfile, deleteOutputProfile }) => {
   return (
@@ -54,10 +57,6 @@ const OutputProfiles = () => {
   const [tableSize] = useLocalStorage('table-size', 'default');
   const theme = useMantineTheme();
 
-  const rowVirtualizerInstanceRef = useRef(null);
-  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
-  const [sorting, setSorting] = useState([]);
-
   const columns = useMemo(
     () => [
       {
@@ -139,10 +138,6 @@ const OutputProfiles = () => {
     setProfileModalOpen(true);
   };
 
-  const deleteOutputProfile = async (id) => {
-    await API.deleteOutputProfile(id);
-  };
-
   const closeOutputProfileForm = () => {
     setProfile(null);
     setProfileModalOpen(false);
@@ -151,7 +146,7 @@ const OutputProfiles = () => {
   const toggleHideInactive = () => setHideInactive((v) => !v);
 
   const toggleProfileIsActive = async (profile) => {
-    await API.updateOutputProfile({
+    await updateOutputProfile({
       id: profile.id,
       ...profile,
       is_active: !profile.is_active,
@@ -159,23 +154,7 @@ const OutputProfiles = () => {
   };
 
   useEffect(() => {
-    if (typeof window !== 'undefined') setIsLoading(false);
-  }, []);
-
-  useEffect(() => {
-    try {
-      rowVirtualizerInstanceRef.current?.scrollToIndex?.(0);
-    } catch (error) {
-      console.error(error);
-    }
-  }, [sorting]);
-
-  useEffect(() => {
-    setData(
-      outputProfiles.filter((p) =>
-        hideInactive && !p.is_active ? false : true
-      )
-    );
+    setData(outputProfiles.filter((p) => !(hideInactive && !p.is_active)));
   }, [outputProfiles, hideInactive]);
 
   const renderHeaderCell = (header) => (
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/StreamProfilesTable.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/StreamProfilesTable.jsx
index d34d58ea..537ffaad 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/StreamProfilesTable.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/StreamProfilesTable.jsx
@@ -1,10 +1,8 @@
-import { useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState } from 'react';
+import { useEffect, useMemo, useState } from 'react';
 import API from '../../api';
 import StreamProfileForm from '../forms/StreamProfile';
 import useStreamProfilesStore from '../../store/streamProfiles';
-import { TableHelper } from '../../helpers';
 import useSettingsStore from '../../store/settings';
-import { notifications } from '@mantine/notifications';
 import {
   Box,
   ActionIcon,
@@ -21,16 +19,16 @@ import {
 import {
   SquareMinus,
   SquarePen,
-  Check,
-  X,
   Eye,
   EyeOff,
   SquarePlus,
 } from 'lucide-react';
 import { CustomTable, useTable } from './CustomTable';
 import useLocalStorage from '../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
+import { showNotification } from '../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
+import { updateStreamProfile } from '../../utils/forms/StreamProfileUtils.js';
 
-const RowActions = ({ row, editStreamProfile, deleteStreamProfile }) => {
+const RowActions = ({ row, editStreamProfile, handleDeleteStreamProfile }) => {
   return (
     <>
       <ActionIcon
@@ -47,7 +45,7 @@ const RowActions = ({ row, editStreamProfile, deleteStreamProfile }) => {
         size="sm"
         color="red.9"
         disabled={row.original.locked}
-        onClick={() => deleteStreamProfile(row.original.id)}
+        onClick={() => handleDeleteStreamProfile(row.original.id)}
       >
         <SquareMinus fontSize="small" /> {/* Small icon size */}
       </ActionIcon>
@@ -55,6 +53,10 @@ const RowActions = ({ row, editStreamProfile, deleteStreamProfile }) => {
   );
 };
 
+const deleteStreamProfile = (id) => {
+  return API.deleteStreamProfile(id);
+}
+
 const StreamProfiles = () => {
   const [profile, setProfile] = useState(null);
   const [profileModalOpen, setProfileModalOpen] = useState(false);
@@ -143,27 +145,21 @@ const StreamProfiles = () => {
     []
   );
 
-  //optionally access the underlying virtualizer instance
-  const rowVirtualizerInstanceRef = useRef(null);
-
-  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
-  const [sorting, setSorting] = useState([]);
-
   const editStreamProfile = async (profile = null) => {
     setProfile(profile);
     setProfileModalOpen(true);
   };
 
-  const deleteStreamProfile = async (id) => {
+  const handleDeleteStreamProfile = async (id) => {
     if (id == settings.default_stream_profile) {
-      notifications.show({
+      showNotification({
         title: 'Cannot delete default stream-profile',
         color: 'red.5',
       });
       return;
     }
 
-    await API.deleteStreamProfile(id);
+    await deleteStreamProfile(id);
   };
 
   const closeStreamProfileForm = () => {
@@ -171,28 +167,14 @@ const StreamProfiles = () => {
     setProfileModalOpen(false);
   };
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (typeof window !== 'undefined') {
-      setIsLoading(false);
-    }
-  }, []);
-
-  useEffect(() => {
-    //scroll to the top of the table when the sorting changes
-    try {
-      rowVirtualizerInstanceRef.current?.scrollToIndex?.(0);
-    } catch (error) {
-      console.error(error);
-    }
-  }, [sorting]);
-
   const toggleHideInactive = () => {
     setHideInactive(!hideInactive);
   };
 
   const toggleProfileIsActive = async (profile) => {
-    await API.updateStreamProfile({
-      id: profile.id,
+    await updateStreamProfile(
+      profile.id,
+      {
       ...profile,
       is_active: !profile.is_active,
     });
@@ -200,9 +182,7 @@ const StreamProfiles = () => {
 
   useEffect(() => {
     setData(
-      streamProfiles.filter((profile) =>
-        hideInactive && !profile.is_active ? false : true
-      )
+      streamProfiles.filter((profile) => !(hideInactive && !profile.is_active))
     );
   }, [streamProfiles, hideInactive]);
 
@@ -221,7 +201,7 @@ const StreamProfiles = () => {
           <RowActions
             row={row}
             editStreamProfile={editStreamProfile}
-            deleteStreamProfile={deleteStreamProfile}
+            handleDeleteStreamProfile={handleDeleteStreamProfile}
           />
         );
     }
@@ -255,11 +235,8 @@ const StreamProfiles = () => {
         <Box
           style={{
             display: 'flex',
-            // alignItems: 'center',
-            // backgroundColor: theme.palette.background.paper,
             justifyContent: 'flex-end',
             padding: 10,
-            // gap: 1,
           }}
         >
           <Flex gap={6}>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/StreamsTable.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/StreamsTable.jsx
index 14fed719..aaeba59d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/StreamsTable.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/StreamsTable.jsx
@@ -1,63 +1,54 @@
-import React, {
-  useEffect,
-  useMemo,
-  useCallback,
-  useState,
-  useRef,
-} from 'react';
-import API from '../../api';
+import React, { useCallback, useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState, } from 'react';
 import StreamForm from '../forms/Stream';
 import usePlaylistsStore from '../../store/playlists';
 import useChannelsStore from '../../store/channels';
 import { copyToClipboard, useDebounce } from '../../utils';
 import { buildLiveStreamUrl } from '../../utils/components/FloatingVideoUtils.js';
 import {
-  SquarePlus,
-  ListPlus,
-  SquareMinus,
-  EllipsisVertical,
-  Copy,
+  ArrowDownWideNarrow,
   ArrowUpDown,
   ArrowUpNarrowWide,
-  ArrowDownWideNarrow,
-  Search,
-  Filter,
-  Square,
-  SquareCheck,
+  Copy,
+  EllipsisVertical,
   Eye,
   EyeOff,
+  Filter,
+  ListPlus,
   RotateCcw,
+  Search,
+  Square,
+  SquareCheck,
+  SquareMinus,
+  SquarePlus,
 } from 'lucide-react';
 import {
-  TextInput,
   ActionIcon,
-  Select,
-  Tooltip,
-  Menu,
-  Flex,
   Box,
-  Text,
-  Paper,
   Button,
   Card,
-  Stack,
-  Title,
-  Divider,
   Center,
-  Pagination,
+  Divider,
+  Flex,
   Group,
-  NativeSelect,
-  MultiSelect,
-  useMantineTheme,
-  UnstyledButton,
-  Skeleton,
-  Modal,
-  NumberInput,
-  Radio,
   LoadingOverlay,
-  Pill,
+  Menu,
+  MenuDivider,
+  MenuDropdown,
+  MenuItem,
+  MenuLabel,
+  MenuTarget,
+  MultiSelect,
+  NativeSelect,
+  Pagination,
+  Paper,
+  Stack,
+  Text,
+  TextInput,
+  Title,
+  Tooltip,
+  UnstyledButton,
+  useMantineTheme,
 } from '@mantine/core';
-import { notifications } from '@mantine/notifications';
 import { useNavigate } from 'react-router-dom';
 import useSettingsStore from '../../store/settings';
 import useVideoStore from '../../store/useVideoStore';
@@ -68,14 +59,33 @@ import useLocalStorage from '../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
 import ConfirmationDialog from '../ConfirmationDialog';
 import CreateChannelModal from '../modals/CreateChannelModal';
 import useStreamsTableStore from '../../store/streamsTable';
+import { showNotification } from '../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
+import { requeryChannels } from '../../utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js';
+import {
+  addStreamsToChannel,
+  appendFetchPageParams,
+  createChannelFromStream,
+  createChannelsFromStreamsAsync,
+  deleteStream,
+  deleteStreams,
+  getAllStreamIds,
+  getChannelNumberValue,
+  getChannelProfileIds,
+  getFilterParams,
+  getStatsTooltip,
+  getStreamFilterOptions,
+  getStreams,
+  queryStreamsTable,
+  requeryStreams,
+} from '../../utils/tables/StreamsTableUtils.js';
 
 const StreamRowActions = ({
   theme,
   row,
   editStream,
-  deleteStream,
+  handleDeleteStream,
   handleWatchStream,
-  createChannelFromStream,
+  handleCreateChannelFromStream,
   table,
 }) => {
   const tableSize = table?.tableSize ?? 'default';
@@ -90,7 +100,7 @@ const StreamRowActions = ({
   );
 
   const addStreamToChannel = async () => {
-    await API.addStreamsToChannel(targetChannelId, channelSelectionStreams, [
+    await addStreamsToChannel(targetChannelId, channelSelectionStreams, [
       row.original,
     ]);
   };
@@ -100,8 +110,8 @@ const StreamRowActions = ({
   }, [row.original, editStream]);
 
   const onDelete = useCallback(() => {
-    deleteStream(row.original.id);
-  }, [row.original.id, deleteStream]);
+    handleDeleteStream(row.original.id);
+  }, [row.original.id, handleDeleteStream]);
 
   const onPreview = useCallback(() => {
     console.log(
@@ -144,21 +154,21 @@ const StreamRowActions = ({
           size={iconSize}
           color={theme.tailwind.green[5]}
           variant="transparent"
-          onClick={() => createChannelFromStream(row.original)}
+          onClick={() => handleCreateChannelFromStream(row.original)}
         >
           <SquarePlus size="18" fontSize="small" />
         </ActionIcon>
       </Tooltip>
 
       <Menu>
-        <Menu.Target>
+        <MenuTarget>
           <ActionIcon variant="transparent" size={iconSize}>
             <EllipsisVertical size="18" />
           </ActionIcon>
-        </Menu.Target>
+        </MenuTarget>
 
-        <Menu.Dropdown>
-          <Menu.Item leftSection={<Copy size="14" />}>
+        <MenuDropdown>
+          <MenuItem leftSection={<Copy size="14" />}>
             <UnstyledButton
               variant="unstyled"
               size="xs"
@@ -166,17 +176,17 @@ const StreamRowActions = ({
             >
               <Text size="xs">Copy URL</Text>
             </UnstyledButton>
-          </Menu.Item>
-          <Menu.Item onClick={onEdit} disabled={!row.original.is_custom}>
+          </MenuItem>
+          <MenuItem onClick={onEdit} disabled={!row.original.is_custom}>
             <Text size="xs">Edit</Text>
-          </Menu.Item>
-          <Menu.Item onClick={onDelete} disabled={!row.original.is_custom}>
+          </MenuItem>
+          <MenuItem onClick={onDelete} disabled={!row.original.is_custom}>
             <Text size="xs">Delete Stream</Text>
-          </Menu.Item>
-          <Menu.Item onClick={onPreview}>
+          </MenuItem>
+          <MenuItem onClick={onPreview}>
             <Text size="xs">Preview Stream</Text>
-          </Menu.Item>
-        </Menu.Dropdown>
+          </MenuItem>
+        </MenuDropdown>
       </Menu>
     </>
   );
@@ -230,13 +240,6 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
   const [isBulkDelete, setIsBulkDelete] = useState(false);
   const [deleting, setDeleting] = useState(false);
 
-  // const [allRowsSelected, setAllRowsSelected] = useState(false);
-
-  // Add local storage for page size
-  const [storedPageSize, setStoredPageSize] = useLocalStorage(
-    'streams-page-size',
-    50
-  );
   const [filters, setFilters] = useState({
     name: '',
     channel_group: '',
@@ -485,43 +488,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
               </Text>
             );
 
-          // Build compact display (resolution + video codec)
-          const parts = [];
-          if (stats.resolution) {
-            // Convert "1920x1080" to "1080p" format
-            const height = stats.resolution.split('x')[1];
-            if (height) parts.push(`${height}p`);
-          }
-          if (stats.video_codec) {
-            parts.push(stats.video_codec.toUpperCase());
-          }
-          const compactDisplay = parts.length > 0 ? parts.join(' ') : '-';
-
-          // Build tooltip content with friendly labels
-          const tooltipLines = [];
-          if (stats.resolution)
-            tooltipLines.push(`Resolution: ${stats.resolution}`);
-          if (stats.video_codec)
-            tooltipLines.push(
-              `Video Codec: ${stats.video_codec.toUpperCase()}`
-            );
-          if (stats.video_bitrate)
-            tooltipLines.push(`Video Bitrate: ${stats.video_bitrate} kbps`);
-          if (stats.source_fps)
-            tooltipLines.push(`Frame Rate: ${stats.source_fps} FPS`);
-          if (stats.audio_codec)
-            tooltipLines.push(
-              `Audio Codec: ${stats.audio_codec.toUpperCase()}`
-            );
-          if (stats.audio_channels)
-            tooltipLines.push(`Audio Channels: ${stats.audio_channels}`);
-          if (stats.audio_bitrate)
-            tooltipLines.push(`Audio Bitrate: ${stats.audio_bitrate} kbps`);
-
-          const tooltipContent =
-            tooltipLines.length > 0
-              ? tooltipLines.join('\n')
-              : 'No source info available';
+          const { compactDisplay, tooltipContent } = getStatsTooltip(stats);
 
           return (
             <Tooltip
@@ -593,15 +560,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
   // Build a URLSearchParams object containing only the filter portion of the
   // query. Page-rows fetches add page/page_size/ordering on top of this.
   const buildFilterParams = useCallback(() => {
-    const params = new URLSearchParams();
-    Object.entries(debouncedFilters).forEach(([key, value]) => {
-      if (typeof value === 'boolean') {
-        if (value) params.append(key, 'true');
-      } else if (value !== null && value !== undefined && value !== '') {
-        params.append(key, String(value));
-      }
-    });
-    return params;
+    return getFilterParams(debouncedFilters);
   }, [debouncedFilters]);
 
   // Fetch the visible page of stream rows. Depends on pagination, sorting,
@@ -609,21 +568,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
   const fetchPageData = useCallback(
     async ({ showLoader = true } = {}) => {
       const params = buildFilterParams();
-      params.append('page', pagination.pageIndex + 1);
-      params.append('page_size', pagination.pageSize);
-
-      if (sorting.length > 0) {
-        const columnId = sorting[0].id;
-        const fieldMapping = {
-          name: 'name',
-          group: 'channel_group__name',
-          m3u: 'm3u_account__name',
-          tvg_id: 'tvg_id',
-        };
-        const sortField = fieldMapping[columnId] || columnId;
-        const sortDirection = sorting[0].desc ? '-' : '';
-        params.append('ordering', `${sortDirection}${sortField}`);
-      }
+      appendFetchPageParams(params, pagination, sorting);
 
       const paramsString = params.toString();
 
@@ -644,7 +589,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
       }
 
       try {
-        const result = await API.queryStreamsTable(params);
+        const result = await queryStreamsTable(params);
 
         fetchInProgressRef.current = false;
 
@@ -700,16 +645,8 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
       const savedStartNumber =
         localStorage.getItem('channel-numbering-start') || '1';
 
-      let startingChannelNumberValue;
-      if (savedMode === 'provider') {
-        startingChannelNumberValue = null;
-      } else if (savedMode === 'auto') {
-        startingChannelNumberValue = 0;
-      } else if (savedMode === 'highest') {
-        startingChannelNumberValue = -1;
-      } else {
-        startingChannelNumberValue = Number(savedStartNumber);
-      }
+      const startingChannelNumberValue =
+        getChannelNumberValue(savedMode, savedStartNumber);
 
       await executeChannelCreation(
         startingChannelNumberValue,
@@ -728,7 +665,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
       return streamFromCurrentPage;
     }
 
-    const response = await API.getStreams([streamId]);
+    const response = await getStreams([streamId]);
     return (
       response?.find(
         (candidate) => Number(candidate.id) === Number(streamId)
@@ -740,9 +677,9 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     if (selectedStreamIds.length === 1) {
       const selectedStream = await resolveSelectedStream(selectedStreamIds[0]);
       if (selectedStream) {
-        await createChannelFromStream(selectedStream);
+        await handleCreateChannelFromStream(selectedStream);
       } else {
-        notifications.show({
+        showNotification({
           color: 'red',
           title: 'Stream not found',
           message:
@@ -761,25 +698,13 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     profileIds = null
   ) => {
     try {
-      // Convert profile selection: 'all' means all profiles (null), 'none' means no profiles ([]), specific IDs otherwise
-      let channelProfileIds;
-      if (profileIds) {
-        if (profileIds.includes('none')) {
-          channelProfileIds = [];
-        } else if (profileIds.includes('all')) {
-          channelProfileIds = null;
-        } else {
-          channelProfileIds = profileIds
-            .filter((id) => id !== 'all' && id !== 'none')
-            .map((id) => parseInt(id));
-        }
-      } else {
-        channelProfileIds =
-          selectedProfileId !== '0' ? [parseInt(selectedProfileId)] : null;
-      }
+      const channelProfileIds = getChannelProfileIds(
+        profileIds,
+        selectedProfileId
+      );
 
       // Use the async API for all bulk operations
-      const response = await API.createChannelsFromStreamsAsync(
+      const response = await createChannelsFromStreamsAsync(
         selectedStreamIds,
         channelProfileIds,
         startingChannelNumberValue
@@ -814,14 +739,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     }
 
     // Convert mode to API value
-    const startingChannelNumberValue =
-      numberingMode === 'provider'
-        ? null
-        : numberingMode === 'auto'
-          ? 0
-          : numberingMode === 'highest'
-            ? -1
-            : Number(customStartNumber);
+    const startingChannelNumberValue = getChannelNumberValue(numberingMode, customStartNumber);
 
     setChannelNumberingModalOpen(false);
     await executeChannelCreation(
@@ -839,7 +757,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     setModalOpen(true);
   };
 
-  const deleteStream = async (id) => {
+  const handleDeleteStream = async (id) => {
     // Get stream details for the confirmation dialog
     const streamObj = data.find((s) => s.id === id);
     setStreamToDelete(streamObj);
@@ -858,7 +776,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     setDeleting(true);
     setIsLoading(true);
     try {
-      await API.deleteStream(id);
+      await deleteStream(id);
       // Clear the selection for the deleted stream
       setSelectedStreamIds([]);
       table.setSelectedTableIds([]);
@@ -869,7 +787,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     }
   };
 
-  const deleteStreams = async () => {
+  const handleDeleteStreams = async () => {
     setIsBulkDelete(true);
     setStreamToDelete(null);
 
@@ -885,7 +803,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     setDeleting(true);
     setIsLoading(true);
     try {
-      await API.deleteStreams(selectedStreamIds);
+      await deleteStreams(selectedStreamIds);
       setSelectedStreamIds([]);
       table.setSelectedTableIds([]);
     } finally {
@@ -900,14 +818,14 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     setModalOpen(false);
     setIsLoading(true);
     try {
-      await API.requeryStreams();
+      await requeryStreams();
     } finally {
       setIsLoading(false);
     }
   };
 
   // Single channel creation functions
-  const createChannelFromStream = async (stream) => {
+  const handleCreateChannelFromStream = async (stream) => {
     // Set default profile selection based on current profile filter
     const defaultProfileIds =
       selectedProfileId === '0' ? ['all'] : [selectedProfileId];
@@ -922,16 +840,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
       const savedChannelNumber =
         localStorage.getItem('single-channel-numbering-specific') || '1';
 
-      let channelNumberValue;
-      if (savedMode === 'provider') {
-        channelNumberValue = null;
-      } else if (savedMode === 'auto') {
-        channelNumberValue = 0;
-      } else if (savedMode === 'highest') {
-        channelNumberValue = -1;
-      } else {
-        channelNumberValue = Number(savedChannelNumber);
-      }
+      const channelNumberValue = getChannelNumberValue(savedMode, savedChannelNumber);
 
       await executeSingleChannelCreation(
         stream,
@@ -951,30 +860,14 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     channelNumber = null,
     profileIds = null
   ) => {
-    // Convert profile selection: 'all' means all profiles (null), 'none' means no profiles ([]), specific IDs otherwise
-    let channelProfileIds;
-    if (profileIds) {
-      if (profileIds.includes('none')) {
-        channelProfileIds = [];
-      } else if (profileIds.includes('all')) {
-        channelProfileIds = null;
-      } else {
-        channelProfileIds = profileIds
-          .filter((id) => id !== 'all' && id !== 'none')
-          .map((id) => parseInt(id));
-      }
-    } else {
-      channelProfileIds =
-        selectedProfileId !== '0' ? [parseInt(selectedProfileId)] : null;
-    }
-
-    await API.createChannelFromStream({
+    const channelProfileIds = getChannelProfileIds(profileIds, selectedProfileId);
+    await createChannelFromStream({
       name: stream.name,
       channel_number: channelNumber,
       stream_id: stream.id,
       channel_profile_ids: channelProfileIds,
     });
-    await API.requeryChannels();
+    await requeryChannels();
   };
 
   // Handle confirming the single channel numbering modal
@@ -992,14 +885,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     }
 
     // Convert mode to API value
-    const channelNumberValue =
-      singleChannelMode === 'provider'
-        ? null
-        : singleChannelMode === 'auto'
-          ? 0
-          : singleChannelMode === 'highest'
-            ? -1
-            : Number(specificChannelNumber);
+    const channelNumberValue = getChannelNumberValue(singleChannelMode, specificChannelNumber);
 
     setSingleChannelModalOpen(false);
     await executeSingleChannelCreation(
@@ -1013,11 +899,11 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     setSingleChannelMode(nextMode);
   };
 
-  const addStreamsToChannel = async () => {
+  const handleAddStreamsToChannel = async () => {
     // Look up full stream objects from the current page data
     const selectedIdSet = new Set(selectedStreamIds);
     const newStreams = data.filter((s) => selectedIdSet.has(s.id));
-    await API.addStreamsToChannel(
+    await addStreamsToChannel(
       targetChannelId,
       channelSelectionStreams,
       newStreams
@@ -1030,7 +916,6 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
 
   const onPageSizeChange = (e) => {
     const newPageSize = parseInt(e.target.value);
-    setStoredPageSize(newPageSize);
     setPagination({
       ...pagination,
       pageSize: newPageSize,
@@ -1246,14 +1131,14 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
               theme={theme}
               row={row}
               editStream={editStream}
-              deleteStream={deleteStream}
+              handleDeleteStream={handleDeleteStream}
               handleWatchStream={handleWatchStream}
-              createChannelFromStream={createChannelFromStream}
+              handleCreateChannelFromStream={handleCreateChannelFromStream}
             />
           );
       }
     },
-    [theme, editStream, deleteStream, handleWatchStream]
+    [theme, editStream, handleDeleteStream, handleWatchStream]
   );
 
   const table = useTable({
@@ -1316,7 +1201,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     lastIdsParamsRef.current = paramsString;
     let cancelled = false;
     (async () => {
-      const ids = await API.getAllStreamIds(params);
+      const ids = await getAllStreamIds(params);
       if (!cancelled && ids) {
         setAllRowIds(ids);
       }
@@ -1335,7 +1220,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
     lastFilterOptionsParamsRef.current = paramsString;
     let cancelled = false;
     (async () => {
-      const filterOptions = await API.getStreamFilterOptions(params);
+      const filterOptions = await getStreamFilterOptions(params);
       if (cancelled || !filterOptions || typeof filterOptions !== 'object') {
         return;
       }
@@ -1377,16 +1262,14 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
       return;
     }
 
-    const loadGroups = async () => {
+    (async () => {
       hasFetchedChannelGroups.current = true;
       try {
         await fetchChannelGroups();
       } catch (error) {
         console.error('Error fetching channel groups:', error);
       }
-    };
-
-    loadGroups();
+    })();
   }, [channelGroups, fetchChannelGroups]);
 
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -1466,7 +1349,6 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
             fontSize: '20px',
             lineHeight: 1,
             letterSpacing: '-0.3px',
-            // color: 'gray.6', // Adjust this to match MUI's theme.palette.text.secondary
             marginBottom: 0,
           }}
         >
@@ -1501,7 +1383,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                     : 'default'
                 }
                 size="xs"
-                onClick={addStreamsToChannel}
+                onClick={handleAddStreamsToChannel}
                 p={5}
                 color={
                   selectedStreamIds.length > 0 && targetChannelId
@@ -1544,16 +1426,16 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
 
           <Flex gap={6} wrap="nowrap" style={{ flexShrink: 0 }}>
             <Menu shadow="md" width={200}>
-              <Menu.Target>
+              <MenuTarget>
                 <Tooltip label="Filters" openDelay={500}>
                   <Button size="xs" variant="default">
                     <Filter size={18} />
                   </Button>
                 </Tooltip>
-              </Menu.Target>
+              </MenuTarget>
 
-              <Menu.Dropdown>
-                <Menu.Item
+              <MenuDropdown>
+                <MenuItem
                   onClick={toggleUnassignedOnly}
                   leftSection={
                     filters.unassigned === true ? (
@@ -1564,8 +1446,8 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                   }
                 >
                   <Text size="xs">Only Unassociated</Text>
-                </Menu.Item>
-                <Menu.Item
+                </MenuItem>
+                <MenuItem
                   onClick={toggleHideStale}
                   leftSection={
                     filters.hide_stale === true ? (
@@ -1576,8 +1458,8 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                   }
                 >
                   <Text size="xs">Hide Stale</Text>
-                </Menu.Item>
-              </Menu.Dropdown>
+                </MenuItem>
+              </MenuDropdown>
             </Menu>
 
             <Tooltip label="Create a new custom stream" openDelay={500}>
@@ -1603,7 +1485,7 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                 leftSection={<SquareMinus size={18} />}
                 variant="default"
                 size="xs"
-                onClick={deleteStreams}
+                onClick={handleDeleteStreams}
                 disabled={selectedStreamIds.length == 0}
               >
                 Delete
@@ -1611,17 +1493,17 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
             </Tooltip>
 
             <Menu shadow="md" width={200}>
-              <Menu.Target>
+              <MenuTarget>
                 <Tooltip label="Table Settings" openDelay={500}>
                   <ActionIcon variant="default" size={30}>
                     <EllipsisVertical size={18} />
                   </ActionIcon>
                 </Tooltip>
-              </Menu.Target>
+              </MenuTarget>
 
-              <Menu.Dropdown>
-                <Menu.Label>Toggle Columns</Menu.Label>
-                <Menu.Item
+              <MenuDropdown>
+                <MenuLabel>Toggle Columns</MenuLabel>
+                <MenuItem
                   onClick={() => toggleColumnVisibility('name')}
                   leftSection={
                     columnVisibility.name !== false ? (
@@ -1632,8 +1514,8 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                   }
                 >
                   <Text size="xs">Name</Text>
-                </Menu.Item>
-                <Menu.Item
+                </MenuItem>
+                <MenuItem
                   onClick={() => toggleColumnVisibility('group')}
                   leftSection={
                     columnVisibility.group !== false ? (
@@ -1644,8 +1526,8 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                   }
                 >
                   <Text size="xs">Group</Text>
-                </Menu.Item>
-                <Menu.Item
+                </MenuItem>
+                <MenuItem
                   onClick={() => toggleColumnVisibility('m3u')}
                   leftSection={
                     columnVisibility.m3u !== false ? (
@@ -1656,8 +1538,8 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                   }
                 >
                   <Text size="xs">M3U</Text>
-                </Menu.Item>
-                <Menu.Item
+                </MenuItem>
+                <MenuItem
                   onClick={() => toggleColumnVisibility('tvg_id')}
                   leftSection={
                     columnVisibility.tvg_id !== false ? (
@@ -1668,8 +1550,8 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                   }
                 >
                   <Text size="xs">TVG-ID</Text>
-                </Menu.Item>
-                <Menu.Item
+                </MenuItem>
+                <MenuItem
                   onClick={() => toggleColumnVisibility('stats')}
                   leftSection={
                     columnVisibility.stats !== false ? (
@@ -1680,15 +1562,15 @@ const StreamsTable = ({ onReady }) => {
                   }
                 >
                   <Text size="xs">Stats</Text>
-                </Menu.Item>
-                <Menu.Divider />
-                <Menu.Item
+                </MenuItem>
+                <MenuDivider />
+                <MenuItem
                   onClick={resetColumnVisibility}
                   leftSection={<RotateCcw size={18} />}
                 >
                   <Text size="xs">Reset to Default</Text>
-                </Menu.Item>
-              </Menu.Dropdown>
+                </MenuItem>
+              </MenuDropdown>
             </Menu>
           </Flex>
         </Flex>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/UserAgentsTable.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/UserAgentsTable.jsx
index ffd47719..585d6f7f 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/UserAgentsTable.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/UserAgentsTable.jsx
@@ -1,15 +1,12 @@
-import { useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState } from 'react';
+import { useMemo, useState } from 'react';
 import API from '../../api';
 import useUserAgentsStore from '../../store/userAgents';
 import UserAgentForm from '../forms/UserAgent';
-import { TableHelper } from '../../helpers';
 import useSettingsStore from '../../store/settings';
-import { notifications } from '@mantine/notifications';
 import {
   ActionIcon,
   Center,
   Flex,
-  Select,
   Tooltip,
   Text,
   Paper,
@@ -20,8 +17,20 @@ import {
 import { SquareMinus, SquarePen, Check, X, SquarePlus } from 'lucide-react';
 import { CustomTable, useTable } from './CustomTable';
 import useLocalStorage from '../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
+import { showNotification } from '../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
 
-const RowActions = ({ row, editUserAgent, deleteUserAgent }) => {
+const deleteUserAgents = async (ids) => {
+  for (const id of ids) {
+    try {
+      await API.deleteUserAgent(id);
+    } catch {
+      /* empty */
+    }
+  }
+};
+const deleteUserAgent = (id) => API.deleteUserAgent(id);
+
+const RowActions = ({ row, editUserAgent, handleDeleteUserAgent }) => {
   return (
     <>
       <ActionIcon
@@ -38,7 +47,7 @@ const RowActions = ({ row, editUserAgent, deleteUserAgent }) => {
         variant="transparent"
         size="sm"
         color="red.9" // Red color for delete actions
-        onClick={() => deleteUserAgent(row.original.id)}
+        onClick={() => handleDeleteUserAgent(row.original.id)}
       >
         <SquareMinus size="18" /> {/* Small icon size */}
       </ActionIcon>
@@ -49,7 +58,6 @@ const RowActions = ({ row, editUserAgent, deleteUserAgent }) => {
 const UserAgentsTable = () => {
   const [userAgent, setUserAgent] = useState(null);
   const [userAgentModalOpen, setUserAgentModalOpen] = useState(false);
-  const [activeFilterValue, setActiveFilterValue] = useState('all');
 
   const userAgents = useUserAgentsStore((state) => state.userAgents);
   const settings = useSettingsStore((s) => s.settings);
@@ -117,35 +125,30 @@ const UserAgentsTable = () => {
     []
   );
 
-  const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
-  const [sorting, setSorting] = useState([]);
-
   const editUserAgent = async (userAgent = null) => {
     setUserAgent(userAgent);
     setUserAgentModalOpen(true);
   };
 
-  const deleteUserAgent = async (ids) => {
+  const handleDeleteUserAgent = async (ids) => {
     if (Array.isArray(ids)) {
       if (ids.includes(settings.default_user_agent)) {
-        notifications.show({
+        showNotification({
           title: 'Cannot delete default user-agent',
           color: 'red.5',
         });
         return;
       }
-
-      await API.deleteUserAgents(ids);
+      await deleteUserAgents(ids);
     } else {
       if (ids == settings.default_user_agent) {
-        notifications.show({
+        showNotification({
           title: 'Cannot delete default user-agent',
           color: 'red.5',
         });
         return;
       }
-
-      await API.deleteUserAgent(ids);
+      await deleteUserAgent(ids);
     }
   };
 
@@ -154,12 +157,6 @@ const UserAgentsTable = () => {
     setUserAgentModalOpen(false);
   };
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (typeof window !== 'undefined') {
-      setIsLoading(false);
-    }
-  }, []);
-
   const renderHeaderCell = (header) => {
     switch (header.id) {
       default:
@@ -178,7 +175,7 @@ const UserAgentsTable = () => {
           <RowActions
             row={row}
             editUserAgent={editUserAgent}
-            deleteUserAgent={deleteUserAgent}
+            handleDeleteUserAgent={handleDeleteUserAgent}
           />
         );
     }
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/UsersTable.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/UsersTable.jsx
index 7ec9504c..541452c7 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/UsersTable.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/UsersTable.jsx
@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ import ConfirmationDialog from '../ConfirmationDialog';
 import useLocalStorage from '../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
 import { useDateTimeFormat, format } from '../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js';
 
+const deleteUser = (id) => {
+  return API.deleteUser(id);
+};
 const XCPasswordCell = ({ getValue }) => {
   const [isVisible, setIsVisible] = useState(false);
   const customProps = getValue() || {};
@@ -67,7 +70,7 @@ const XCPasswordCell = ({ getValue }) => {
   );
 };
 
-const UserRowActions = ({ theme, row, editUser, deleteUser }) => {
+const UserRowActions = ({ theme, row, editUser, handleDeleteUser }) => {
   const [tableSize, _] = useLocalStorage('table-size', 'default');
   const authUser = useAuthStore((s) => s.user);
 
@@ -76,8 +79,8 @@ const UserRowActions = ({ theme, row, editUser, deleteUser }) => {
   }, [row.original, editUser]);
 
   const onDelete = useCallback(() => {
-    deleteUser(row.original.id);
-  }, [row.original.id, deleteUser]);
+    handleDeleteUser(row.original.id);
+  }, [row.original.id, handleDeleteUser]);
 
   const iconSize =
     tableSize == 'default' ? 'sm' : tableSize == 'compact' ? 'xs' : 'md';
@@ -138,7 +141,7 @@ const UsersTable = () => {
     setIsLoading(true);
     setDeleting(true);
     try {
-      await API.deleteUser(id);
+      await deleteUser(id);
     } finally {
       setDeleting(false);
       setIsLoading(false);
@@ -151,7 +154,7 @@ const UsersTable = () => {
     setUserModalOpen(true);
   }, []);
 
-  const deleteUser = useCallback(
+  const handleDeleteUser = useCallback(
     async (id) => {
       const user = users.find((u) => u.id === id);
       setUserToDelete(user);
@@ -317,12 +320,12 @@ const UsersTable = () => {
             theme={theme}
             row={row}
             editUser={editUser}
-            deleteUser={deleteUser}
+            handleDeleteUser={handleDeleteUser}
           />
         ),
       },
     ],
-    [theme, editUser, deleteUser, fullDateFormat, fullDateTimeFormat]
+    [theme, editUser, handleDeleteUser, fullDateFormat, fullDateTimeFormat]
   );
 
   const closeUserForm = () => {
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/VODLogosTable.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/VODLogosTable.jsx
index b5529a57..591b99dc 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tables/VODLogosTable.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/VODLogosTable.jsx
@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ import {
   Button,
   Center,
   Checkbox,
-  Flex,
   Group,
   Image,
   LoadingOverlay,
@@ -20,12 +19,12 @@ import {
   Tooltip,
   useMantineTheme,
 } from '@mantine/core';
-import { ExternalLink, Search, Trash2, Trash, SquareMinus } from 'lucide-react';
+import { ExternalLink, Trash, SquareMinus } from 'lucide-react';
 import useVODLogosStore from '../../store/vodLogos';
 import useLocalStorage from '../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
 import { CustomTable, useTable } from './CustomTable';
 import ConfirmationDialog from '../ConfirmationDialog';
-import { notifications } from '@mantine/notifications';
+import { showNotification } from '../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
 
 const VODLogoRowActions = ({ theme, row, deleteLogo }) => {
   const [tableSize] = useLocalStorage('table-size', 'default');
@@ -79,8 +78,8 @@ export default function VODLogosTable() {
   const [paginationString, setPaginationString] = useState('');
   const [isCleaningUp, setIsCleaningUp] = useState(false);
   const [unusedLogosCount, setUnusedLogosCount] = useState(0);
-  const [loadingUnusedCount, setLoadingUnusedCount] = useState(false);
   const tableRef = React.useRef(null);
+
   useEffect(() => {
     fetchVODLogos({
       page: currentPage,
@@ -93,14 +92,11 @@ export default function VODLogosTable() {
   // Fetch the total count of unused logos
   useEffect(() => {
     const fetchUnusedCount = async () => {
-      setLoadingUnusedCount(true);
       try {
         const count = await getUnusedLogosCount();
         setUnusedLogosCount(count);
       } catch (error) {
         console.error('Failed to fetch unused logos count:', error);
-      } finally {
-        setLoadingUnusedCount(false);
       }
     };
 
@@ -157,21 +153,21 @@ export default function VODLogosTable() {
     try {
       if (deleteTarget.length === 1) {
         await deleteVODLogo(deleteTarget[0]);
-        notifications.show({
+        showNotification({
           title: 'Success',
           message: 'VOD logo deleted successfully',
           color: 'green',
         });
       } else {
         await deleteVODLogos(deleteTarget);
-        notifications.show({
+        showNotification({
           title: 'Success',
           message: `${deleteTarget.length} VOD logos deleted successfully`,
           color: 'green',
         });
       }
     } catch (error) {
-      notifications.show({
+      showNotification({
         title: 'Error',
         message: error.message || 'Failed to delete VOD logos',
         color: 'red',
@@ -193,7 +189,7 @@ export default function VODLogosTable() {
     setIsCleaningUp(true);
     try {
       const result = await cleanupUnusedVODLogos();
-      notifications.show({
+      showNotification({
         title: 'Success',
         message: `Cleaned up ${result.deleted_count} unused VOD logos`,
         color: 'green',
@@ -202,7 +198,7 @@ export default function VODLogosTable() {
       const newCount = await getUnusedLogosCount();
       setUnusedLogosCount(newCount);
     } catch (error) {
-      notifications.show({
+      showNotification({
         title: 'Error',
         message: error.message || 'Failed to cleanup unused VOD logos',
         color: 'red',
@@ -315,7 +311,7 @@ export default function VODLogosTable() {
           const usageParts = [];
           if (movie_count > 0) {
             usageParts.push(
-              `${movie_count} movie${movie_count !== 1 ? 's' : ''}`
+              `${movie_count} ${movie_count !== 1 ? 'movies' : 'movie'}`
             );
           }
           if (series_count > 0) {
@@ -325,7 +321,7 @@ export default function VODLogosTable() {
           const label =
             usageParts.length === 1
               ? usageParts[0]
-              : `${totalUsage} item${totalUsage !== 1 ? 's' : ''}`;
+              : `${totalUsage} ${totalUsage !== 1 ? 'items' : 'item'}`;
 
           return (
             <Tooltip
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/ChannelTableStreams.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/ChannelTableStreams.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9b175ca4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/ChannelTableStreams.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,796 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import {
+  render,
+  screen,
+  fireEvent,
+  waitFor,
+  act,
+} from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import ChannelStreams from '../ChannelTableStreams';
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../store/channelsTable', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/playlists', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/useVideoStore', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/settings', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/auth', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── Utility mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../utils', () => ({
+  copyToClipboard: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(true),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../utils/components/FloatingVideoUtils.js', () => ({
+  buildLiveStreamUrl: vi.fn((path) => `${path}?output_format=mpegts`),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../utils/tables/ChannelTableStreamsUtils.js', () => ({
+  categorizeStreamStats: vi.fn(() => ({
+    basic: {},
+    video: {},
+    audio: {},
+    technical: {},
+    other: {},
+  })),
+  formatStatKey: vi.fn((key) => key),
+  formatStatValue: vi.fn((key, value) => String(value)),
+  getChannelStreamStats: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue([]),
+  reorderChannelStreams: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+}));
+
+// ── @dnd-kit mocks ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@dnd-kit/core', () => ({
+  closestCenter: vi.fn(),
+  DndContext: vi.fn(({ children, onDragEnd }) => (
+  <div data-testid="dnd-context" data-ondragend={typeof onDragEnd}>
+    {children}
+  </div>
+  )),
+  KeyboardSensor: vi.fn(),
+  MouseSensor: vi.fn(),
+  TouchSensor: vi.fn(),
+  useDraggable: vi.fn(() => ({
+    attributes: {},
+    listeners: {},
+    setNodeRef: vi.fn(),
+  })),
+  useSensor: vi.fn((sensor) => sensor),
+  useSensors: vi.fn((...sensors) => sensors),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('@dnd-kit/modifiers', () => ({
+  restrictToVerticalAxis: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('@dnd-kit/sortable', () => ({
+  arrayMove: vi.fn((arr, from, to) => {
+    const next = [...arr];
+    const [item] = next.splice(from, 1);
+    next.splice(to, 0, item);
+    return next;
+  }),
+  SortableContext: ({ children }) => (
+    <div data-testid="sortable-context">{children}</div>
+  ),
+  useSortable: vi.fn(() => ({
+    transform: null,
+    transition: null,
+    setNodeRef: vi.fn(),
+    isDragging: false,
+  })),
+  verticalListSortingStrategy: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('@dnd-kit/utilities', () => ({
+  CSS: { Transform: { toString: vi.fn(() => '') } },
+}));
+
+// ── zustand/shallow ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('zustand/shallow', () => ({
+  shallow: (a, b) => a === b,
+}));
+
+// ── Mantine core ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  ActionIcon: ({ children, onClick, ...rest }) => (
+    <button data-testid="action-icon" onClick={onClick} {...rest}>
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Badge: ({ children, color, onClick, style }) => (
+    <span
+      data-testid="badge"
+      data-color={color}
+      onClick={onClick}
+      style={style}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  Box: ({ children, style, className, ...rest }) => (
+    <div style={style} className={className} {...rest}>
+      {children}
+    </div>
+  ),
+  Button: ({ children, onClick, leftSection }) => (
+    <button data-testid="button" onClick={onClick}>
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Center: ({ children }) => <div data-testid="center">{children}</div>,
+  Collapse: ({ children, in: open }) =>
+    open ? <div data-testid="collapse-open">{children}</div> : null,
+  Flex: ({ children, style }) => (
+    <div style={style}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+  Group: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Text: ({ children, size }) => (
+    <span data-testid="text" data-size={size}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  Tooltip: ({ children, label }) => <div data-tooltip={label}>{children}</div>,
+  useMantineTheme: vi.fn(() => ({
+    tailwind: { red: { 6: '#fa5252' } },
+  })),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  ChevronDown: () => <svg data-testid="icon-chevron-down" />,
+  ChevronRight: () => <svg data-testid="icon-chevron-right" />,
+  Eye: () => <svg data-testid="icon-eye" />,
+  GripHorizontal: () => <svg data-testid="icon-grip" />,
+  SquareMinus: ({ onClick, disabled, color }) => (
+    <svg
+      data-testid="icon-square-minus"
+      onClick={onClick}
+      data-disabled={disabled}
+      data-color={color}
+    />
+  ),
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import useChannelsTableStore from '../../../store/channelsTable';
+import usePlaylistsStore from '../../../store/playlists';
+import useVideoStore from '../../../store/useVideoStore';
+import useSettingsStore from '../../../store/settings';
+import useAuthStore from '../../../store/auth';
+import { buildLiveStreamUrl } from '../../../utils/components/FloatingVideoUtils.js';
+import * as ChannelTableStreamsUtils from '../../../utils/tables/ChannelTableStreamsUtils.js';
+import { copyToClipboard } from '../../../utils';
+import { DndContext } from '@dnd-kit/core';
+import { arrayMove } from '@dnd-kit/sortable';
+
+// ── Factories ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+const makeStream = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  id: 's-1',
+  name: 'Stream One',
+  m3u_account: 'acc-1',
+  url: 'http://example.com/stream',
+  stream_hash: 'hash-abc',
+  quality: '1080p',
+  stream_stats: null,
+  stream_stats_updated_at: null,
+  is_stale: false,
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+const makeChannel = (streams = [makeStream()]) => ({
+  id: 'ch-1',
+  name: 'HBO',
+  streams,
+});
+
+const makePlaylists = () => [{ id: 'acc-1', name: 'My M3U' }];
+
+/** Wire all store mocks with sensible defaults */
+const setupMocks = ({
+  streams = [makeStream()],
+  playlists = makePlaylists(),
+  isAdmin = true,
+  isVideoVisible = false,
+  envMode = 'production',
+} = {}) => {
+  const mockPatchChannelStreamStats = vi.fn();
+
+  vi.mocked(useChannelsTableStore).mockImplementation((sel) => {
+    if (typeof sel === 'function') {
+      const storeState = {
+        getChannelStreams: () => streams,
+        patchChannelStreamStats: mockPatchChannelStreamStats,
+      };
+      return sel(storeState);
+    }
+  });
+
+  vi.mocked(usePlaylistsStore).mockImplementation((sel) => sel({ playlists }));
+
+  const mockShowVideo = vi.fn();
+  vi.mocked(useVideoStore).mockImplementation((sel) => {
+    const state = { showVideo: mockShowVideo, isVisible: isVideoVisible };
+    return sel(state);
+  });
+  // Also expose getState for the ref-based metadata read
+  useVideoStore.getState = vi.fn(() => ({ metadata: null }));
+
+  vi.mocked(useSettingsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ environment: { env_mode: envMode } })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useAuthStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ user: { user_level: isAdmin ? 10 : 1 } })
+  );
+
+  return { mockShowVideo, mockPatchChannelStreamStats };
+};
+
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// Tests
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+describe('ChannelStreams', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    vi.mocked(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.getChannelStreamStats).mockResolvedValue(
+      []
+    );
+    vi.mocked(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.reorderChannelStreams).mockResolvedValue(
+      undefined
+    );
+    vi.mocked(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats).mockReturnValue({
+      basic: {},
+      video: {},
+      audio: {},
+      technical: {},
+      other: {},
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders stream name', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Stream One')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the M3U account name badge', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('My M3U')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "Unknown" account badge when m3u_account has no matching playlist', () => {
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [] });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Unknown')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the quality badge when stream has quality', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('1080p')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render quality badge when stream has no quality', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ quality: null })];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.queryByText('1080p')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the URL badge when stream has a url', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('URL')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render URL badge when stream has no url', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ url: null })];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.queryByText('URL')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "No Data" when there are no streams', () => {
+      setupMocks({ streams: [] });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel([])} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('No Data')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the preview Eye action icon when stream has a url', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the drag handle grip icon', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-grip')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the remove stream icon', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-square-minus')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders multiple streams when channel has multiple', () => {
+      const streams = [
+        makeStream({ id: 's-1', name: 'Stream One' }),
+        makeStream({ id: 's-2', name: 'Stream Two' }),
+      ];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Stream One')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('Stream Two')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Stats fetching on mount ───────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('stats fetching', () => {
+    it('calls getChannelStreamStats on mount', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(
+          ChannelTableStreamsUtils.getChannelStreamStats
+        ).toHaveBeenCalledWith('ch-1', null, undefined);
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('passes the latest stream_stats_updated_at as the "since" cursor', async () => {
+      const streams = [
+        makeStream({ stream_stats_updated_at: '2024-01-01T00:00:00Z' }),
+      ];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(
+          ChannelTableStreamsUtils.getChannelStreamStats
+        ).toHaveBeenCalledWith('ch-1', '2024-01-01T00:00:00Z', undefined);
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('calls patchChannelStreamStats when getChannelStreamStats returns updates', async () => {
+      const updates = [
+        {
+          id: 's-1',
+          stream_stats: { resolution: '1080p' },
+          stream_stats_updated_at: 't2',
+        },
+      ];
+      vi.mocked(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.getChannelStreamStats
+      ).mockResolvedValue(updates);
+      const { mockPatchChannelStreamStats } = setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(mockPatchChannelStreamStats).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          'ch-1',
+          updates
+        );
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('does not call patchChannelStreamStats when getChannelStreamStats returns empty', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.getChannelStreamStats
+      ).mockResolvedValue([]);
+      const { mockPatchChannelStreamStats } = setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(
+          ChannelTableStreamsUtils.getChannelStreamStats
+        ).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      });
+      expect(mockPatchChannelStreamStats).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('does not call patchChannelStreamStats when getChannelStreamStats returns null', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.getChannelStreamStats
+      ).mockResolvedValue(null);
+      const { mockPatchChannelStreamStats } = setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(
+          ChannelTableStreamsUtils.getChannelStreamStats
+        ).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      });
+      expect(mockPatchChannelStreamStats).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Preview stream (Eye button) ───────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('preview stream', () => {
+    it('calls showVideo with correct url when Eye button is clicked', () => {
+      const { mockShowVideo } = setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button'));
+      expect(buildLiveStreamUrl).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        '/proxy/ts/stream/hash-abc'
+      );
+      expect(mockShowVideo).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        '/proxy/ts/stream/hash-abc?output_format=mpegts',
+        'live',
+        expect.objectContaining({ name: 'Stream One', streamId: 's-1' })
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('uses stream_hash over id in the video url', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ id: 's-99', stream_hash: 'special-hash' })];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button'));
+      expect(buildLiveStreamUrl).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        '/proxy/ts/stream/special-hash'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('uses stream id when stream_hash is absent', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ id: 's-1', stream_hash: null })];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button'));
+      expect(buildLiveStreamUrl).toHaveBeenCalledWith('/proxy/ts/stream/s-1');
+    });
+
+    it('prefixes hostname in dev mode', () => {
+      const { mockShowVideo } = setupMocks({ envMode: 'dev' });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button'));
+      const calledUrl = mockShowVideo.mock.calls[0][0];
+      expect(calledUrl).toContain(':5656');
+    });
+
+    it('does not prefix hostname in production mode', () => {
+      const { mockShowVideo } = setupMocks({ envMode: 'production' });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button'));
+      const calledUrl = mockShowVideo.mock.calls[0][0];
+      expect(calledUrl).not.toContain(':5656');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── URL badge copy-to-clipboard ───────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('URL badge copy to clipboard', () => {
+    it('calls copyToClipboard with the stream url when URL badge is clicked', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('URL'));
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(copyToClipboard).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          'http://example.com/stream',
+          expect.objectContaining({ successTitle: 'URL Copied' })
+        );
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Remove stream ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('remove stream', () => {
+    it('removes stream from the list when remove icon is clicked', async () => {
+      const streams = [
+        makeStream({ id: 's-1', name: 'Stream One' }),
+        makeStream({ id: 's-2', name: 'Stream Two' }),
+      ];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+
+      expect(screen.getByText('Stream One')).toBeInTheDocument();
+
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getAllByTestId('icon-square-minus')[0]);
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(
+          ChannelTableStreamsUtils.reorderChannelStreams
+        ).toHaveBeenCalledWith('ch-1', ['s-2']);
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('calls reorderChannelStreams with an empty array when last stream is removed', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-square-minus'));
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(
+          ChannelTableStreamsUtils.reorderChannelStreams
+        ).toHaveBeenCalledWith('ch-1', []);
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Stream stats display ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('basic stream stats', () => {
+    it('renders video stats section when video_codec is present', () => {
+      const streams = [
+        makeStream({
+          stream_stats: { video_codec: 'h264', resolution: '1920x1080' },
+        }),
+      ];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Video:')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders resolution badge', () => {
+      const streams = [
+        makeStream({ stream_stats: { resolution: '1920x1080' } }),
+      ];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('1920x1080')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders video_bitrate badge with kbps suffix', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ stream_stats: { video_bitrate: 5000 } })];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('5000 kbps')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders fps badge', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ stream_stats: { source_fps: 29.97 } })];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('29.97 FPS')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders codec badge uppercased', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ stream_stats: { video_codec: 'h264' } })];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('H264')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders audio section when audio_codec is present', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ stream_stats: { audio_codec: 'aac' } })];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Audio:')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('AAC')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders audio channels badge', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ stream_stats: { audio_channels: 2 } })];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('2')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders output bitrate section when ffmpeg_output_bitrate is present', () => {
+      const streams = [
+        makeStream({ stream_stats: { ffmpeg_output_bitrate: 3000 } }),
+      ];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Output Bitrate:')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('3000 kbps')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders last updated timestamp when stream_stats_updated_at is set', () => {
+      vi.mocked(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats).mockReturnValue(
+        {
+          basic: {},
+          video: { video_bitrate: 5000 },
+          audio: {},
+          technical: {},
+          other: {},
+        }
+      );
+      const streams = [
+        makeStream({
+          stream_stats: { video_bitrate: 5000 },
+          stream_stats_updated_at: '2024-01-15T10:30:00Z',
+        }),
+      ];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      // Expand advanced stats first so the timestamp is visible
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Show Advanced Stats'));
+      expect(screen.getByText(/Last updated:/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Advanced stats toggle ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('advanced stats toggle', () => {
+    const makeStreamWithAdvancedStats = () =>
+      makeStream({
+        stream_stats: { video_bitrate: 4000 },
+      });
+
+    beforeEach(() => {
+      vi.mocked(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats).mockReturnValue(
+        {
+          basic: {},
+          video: { video_bitrate: 4000 },
+          audio: {},
+          technical: {},
+          other: {},
+        }
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('shows "Show Advanced Stats" button when advanced stats exist', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStreamWithAdvancedStats()];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Show Advanced Stats')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not show advanced stats toggle when no advanced stats exist', () => {
+      vi.mocked(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats).mockReturnValue(
+        {
+          basic: {},
+          video: {},
+          audio: {},
+          technical: {},
+          other: {},
+        }
+      );
+      const streams = [makeStream({ stream_stats: null })];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.queryByText('Show Advanced Stats')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('toggles to "Hide Advanced Stats" after clicking Show', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStreamWithAdvancedStats()];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Show Advanced Stats'));
+      expect(screen.getByText('Hide Advanced Stats')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('opens the Collapse panel when Show Advanced Stats is clicked', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStreamWithAdvancedStats()];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('collapse-open')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Show Advanced Stats'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('collapse-open')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('closes the Collapse panel when Hide Advanced Stats is clicked', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStreamWithAdvancedStats()];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Show Advanced Stats'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Hide Advanced Stats'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('collapse-open')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── DnD reorder ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('drag and drop reorder', () => {
+    it('calls reorderChannelStreams with new order after drag end', async () => {
+      const streams = [
+        makeStream({ id: 's-1', name: 'First' }),
+        makeStream({ id: 's-2', name: 'Second' }),
+      ];
+      vi.mocked(arrayMove).mockImplementation((arr, from, to) => {
+        const next = [...arr];
+        const [item] = next.splice(from, 1);
+        next.splice(to, 0, item);
+        return next;
+      });
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+
+      // Capture the onDragEnd handler from DndContext
+      let capturedOnDragEnd;
+      vi.mocked(DndContext).mockImplementation(({ children, onDragEnd }) => {
+        capturedOnDragEnd = onDragEnd;
+        return <div data-testid="dnd-context">{children}</div>;
+      });
+
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        capturedOnDragEnd({ active: { id: 's-1' }, over: { id: 's-2' } });
+      });
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(
+          ChannelTableStreamsUtils.reorderChannelStreams
+        ).toHaveBeenCalledWith('ch-1', expect.any(Array));
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('does not reorder when active and over are the same', async () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ id: 's-1' }), makeStream({ id: 's-2' })];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+
+      let capturedOnDragEnd;
+      vi.mocked(DndContext).mockImplementation(({ children, onDragEnd }) => {
+        capturedOnDragEnd = onDragEnd;
+        return <div data-testid="dnd-context">{children}</div>;
+      });
+
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        capturedOnDragEnd({ active: { id: 's-1' }, over: { id: 's-1' } });
+      });
+
+      expect(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.reorderChannelStreams
+      ).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('does not reorder when user is not an admin', async () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ id: 's-1' }), makeStream({ id: 's-2' })];
+      setupMocks({ streams, isAdmin: false });
+
+      let capturedOnDragEnd;
+      vi.mocked(DndContext).mockImplementation(({ children, onDragEnd }) => {
+        capturedOnDragEnd = onDragEnd;
+        return <div data-testid="dnd-context">{children}</div>;
+      });
+
+      render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />);
+
+      await act(async () => {
+        capturedOnDragEnd({ active: { id: 's-1' }, over: { id: 's-2' } });
+      });
+
+      expect(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.reorderChannelStreams
+      ).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── m3u account map ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('m3u account map', () => {
+    it('handles null playlists gracefully', () => {
+      setupMocks({ playlists: null });
+      expect(() =>
+        render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />)
+      ).not.toThrow();
+    });
+
+    it('handles playlists with missing ids gracefully', () => {
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [{ name: 'No ID Playlist' }] });
+      expect(() =>
+        render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />)
+      ).not.toThrow();
+      expect(screen.getByText('Unknown')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── stale row ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('stale stream row', () => {
+    it('applies stale-stream-row class when is_stale is true', () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ is_stale: true })];
+      setupMocks({ streams });
+      const { container } = render(
+        <ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel(streams)} />
+      );
+      expect(container.querySelector('.stale-stream-row')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not apply stale-stream-row class when is_stale is false', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const { container } = render(<ChannelStreams channel={makeChannel()} />);
+      expect(
+        container.querySelector('.stale-stream-row')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/ChannelsTable.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/ChannelsTable.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..1d36f682
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/ChannelsTable.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,1211 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import {
+  render,
+  screen,
+  fireEvent,
+  waitFor,
+  within,
+} from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── DnD Kit ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@dnd-kit/core', () => ({
+  DndContext: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  PointerSensor: class PointerSensor {},
+  closestCenter: vi.fn(),
+  useSensor: vi.fn(),
+  useSensors: vi.fn(() => []),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('@dnd-kit/sortable', () => ({
+  SortableContext: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  verticalListSortingStrategy: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../store/channels', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/channelsTable', () => {
+  const mock = vi.fn();
+  mock.getState = vi.fn(() => ({ selectedChannelIds: [] }));
+  mock.setState = vi.fn();
+  return { default: mock };
+});
+vi.mock('../../../store/auth', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/epgs', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/settings', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/useVideoStore', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/outputProfiles', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/warnings', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── Hook mocks ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../hooks/useLocalStorage', () => ({
+  default: vi.fn(() => [{}, vi.fn()]),
+}));
+vi.mock('../../../hooks/useSmartLogos', () => ({
+  useChannelLogoSelection: vi.fn(() => ({ ensureLogosLoaded: vi.fn() })),
+}));
+
+// ── Utility mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../utils', () => ({
+  copyToClipboard: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  useDebounce: vi.fn((val) => val),
+}));
+vi.mock('../../../utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js', () => ({
+  listOverriddenFields: vi.fn(() => []),
+  requeryChannels: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+}));
+vi.mock('../../../utils/components/FloatingVideoUtils.js', () => ({
+  buildLiveStreamUrl: vi.fn((path) => path),
+}));
+vi.mock('../../../utils/cards/RecordingCardUtils.js', () => ({
+  getShowVideoUrl: vi.fn(() => '/proxy/ts/stream/uuid-1'),
+}));
+vi.mock('../../../utils/tables/ChannelsTableUtils.js', () => ({
+  buildEPGUrl: vi.fn(() => 'http://localhost/output/epg'),
+  buildFetchParams: vi.fn(() => new URLSearchParams()),
+  buildHDHRUrl: vi.fn(() => 'http://localhost/hdhr'),
+  buildM3UUrl: vi.fn(() => 'http://localhost/output/m3u'),
+  deleteChannel: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  deleteChannels: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  epgUrlBase: 'http://localhost/output/epg',
+  getAllChannelIds: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue([1, 2]),
+  hdhrUrlBase: 'http://localhost/hdhr',
+  m3uUrlBase: 'http://localhost/output/m3u',
+  queryChannels: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  reorderChannel: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  updateProfileChannel: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  updateProfileChannels: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+}));
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../CustomTable', () => ({
+  CustomTable: () => <div data-testid="custom-table" />,
+  useTable: vi.fn(),
+}));
+vi.mock('../ChannelsTable/ChannelsTableOnboarding', () => ({
+  default: ({ editChannel }) => (
+    <div data-testid="onboarding">
+      <button
+        data-testid="onboarding-add"
+        onClick={() => editChannel(null, { forceAdd: true })}
+      >
+        Add Channel
+      </button>
+    </div>
+  ),
+}));
+vi.mock('../ChannelsTable/ChannelTableHeader', () => ({
+  default: ({
+    editChannel,
+    deleteChannels,
+    showDisabled,
+    setShowDisabled,
+    showOnlyStreamlessChannels,
+    setShowOnlyStreamlessChannels,
+    showOnlyStaleChannels,
+    setShowOnlyStaleChannels,
+    showOnlyOverriddenChannels,
+    setShowOnlyOverriddenChannels,
+  }) => (
+    <div data-testid="channel-table-header">
+      <button
+        data-testid="header-add-channel"
+        onClick={() => editChannel(null, { forceAdd: true })}
+      >
+        Add Channel
+      </button>
+      <button data-testid="header-delete-channels" onClick={deleteChannels}>
+        Delete Selected
+      </button>
+      <button
+        data-testid="toggle-show-disabled"
+        onClick={() => setShowDisabled(!showDisabled)}
+      >
+        Toggle Disabled
+      </button>
+      <button
+        data-testid="toggle-streamless"
+        onClick={() =>
+          setShowOnlyStreamlessChannels(!showOnlyStreamlessChannels)
+        }
+      >
+        Toggle Streamless
+      </button>
+      <button
+        data-testid="toggle-stale"
+        onClick={() => setShowOnlyStaleChannels(!showOnlyStaleChannels)}
+      >
+        Toggle Stale
+      </button>
+      <button
+        data-testid="toggle-overridden"
+        onClick={() =>
+          setShowOnlyOverriddenChannels(!showOnlyOverriddenChannels)
+        }
+      >
+        Toggle Overridden
+      </button>
+    </div>
+  ),
+}));
+vi.mock('../ChannelsTable/EditableCell', () => ({
+  EditableEPGCell: () => <span data-testid="editable-epg-cell" />,
+  EditableGroupCell: () => <span data-testid="editable-group-cell" />,
+  EditableLogoCell: () => <span data-testid="editable-logo-cell" />,
+  EditableNumberCell: () => <span data-testid="editable-number-cell" />,
+  EditableTextCell: () => <span data-testid="editable-text-cell" />,
+}));
+vi.mock('../ChannelTableStreams', () => ({
+  default: () => <div data-testid="channel-table-streams" />,
+}));
+vi.mock('../../forms/Channel', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose, channel }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="channel-form">
+        <span data-testid="channel-form-name">{channel?.name ?? 'new'}</span>
+        <button data-testid="channel-form-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+vi.mock('../../forms/ChannelBatch', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="channel-batch-form">
+        <button data-testid="batch-form-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+vi.mock('../../forms/Recording', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose, channel }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="recording-form">
+        <span data-testid="recording-form-channel">{channel?.name}</span>
+        <button data-testid="recording-form-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+vi.mock('../../ConfirmationDialog', () => ({
+  default: ({
+    opened,
+    onClose,
+    onConfirm,
+    title,
+    loading,
+    confirmLabel,
+    cancelLabel,
+  }) =>
+    opened ? (
+      <div data-testid="confirm-dialog">
+        <span data-testid="confirm-title">{title}</span>
+        <button data-testid="confirm-ok" onClick={onConfirm} disabled={loading}>
+          {confirmLabel}
+        </button>
+        <button data-testid="confirm-cancel" onClick={onClose}>
+          {cancelLabel}
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+vi.mock('../../LazyLogo', () => ({
+  default: ({ alt }) => <img data-testid="lazy-logo" alt={alt} />,
+}));
+
+// ── Mantine core ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  ActionIcon: ({ children, onClick, disabled }) => (
+    <button data-testid="action-icon" onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled}>
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Box: ({ children, style, role, 'aria-label': ariaLabel }) => (
+    <div style={style} role={role} aria-label={ariaLabel}>
+      {children}
+    </div>
+  ),
+  Button: ({ children, onClick, leftSection, disabled, loading }) => (
+    <button
+      data-testid="button"
+      onClick={onClick}
+      disabled={disabled || loading}
+    >
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Center: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Flex: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Group: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Menu: Object.assign(
+    ({ children }) => <div data-testid="menu">{children}</div>,
+    {
+      Target: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+      Dropdown: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+      Label: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+      Item: ({ children, onClick, disabled, leftSection }) => (
+        <button data-testid="menu-item" onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled}>
+          {leftSection}
+          {children}
+        </button>
+      ),
+    }
+  ),
+  MenuDropdown: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  MenuItem: ({ children, onClick, disabled, leftSection }) => (
+    <button data-testid="menu-item" onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled}>
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  MenuTarget: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  MultiSelect: ({ value, data }) => (
+    <select
+      data-testid="multi-select"
+      multiple
+      value={value || []}
+      onChange={() => {}}
+    >
+      {(data || []).map((d) => (
+        <option key={d.value ?? d} value={d.value ?? d}>
+          {d.label ?? d}
+        </option>
+      ))}
+    </select>
+  ),
+  NativeSelect: ({ value, data, onChange }) => (
+    <select
+      data-testid="native-select"
+      value={String(value)}
+      onChange={onChange}
+    >
+      {(data || []).map((d) => (
+        <option key={d} value={d}>
+          {d}
+        </option>
+      ))}
+    </select>
+  ),
+  NumberInput: ({ value, onChange }) => (
+    <input
+      data-testid="number-input"
+      type="number"
+      value={value}
+      onChange={(e) => onChange(Number(e.target.value))}
+    />
+  ),
+  Pagination: ({ total, value, onChange }) => (
+    <div data-testid="pagination">
+      <button
+        data-testid="pagination-prev"
+        onClick={() => onChange(value - 1)}
+        disabled={value <= 1}
+      >
+        Prev
+      </button>
+      <span data-testid="pagination-page">{value}</span>
+      <button
+        data-testid="pagination-next"
+        onClick={() => onChange(value + 1)}
+        disabled={value >= total}
+      >
+        Next
+      </button>
+    </div>
+  ),
+  Paper: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Popover: Object.assign(
+    ({ children }) => <div data-testid="popover">{children}</div>,
+    {
+      Target: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+      Dropdown: ({ children }) => (
+        <div data-testid="popover-dropdown">{children}</div>
+      ),
+    }
+  ),
+  PopoverDropdown: ({ children, onClick, onMouseDown }) => (
+    <div
+      data-testid="popover-dropdown"
+      onClick={onClick}
+      onMouseDown={onMouseDown}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </div>
+  ),
+  PopoverTarget: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Select: ({ value, onChange, data, placeholder }) => (
+    <select
+      data-testid="select"
+      value={value || ''}
+      onChange={(e) => onChange(e.target.value || null)}
+    >
+      <option value="">{placeholder}</option>
+      {(data || []).map((d) => (
+        <option key={d.value ?? d} value={d.value ?? d}>
+          {d.label ?? d}
+        </option>
+      ))}
+    </select>
+  ),
+  Stack: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Switch: ({ checked, onChange, label, disabled }) => (
+    <input
+      type="checkbox"
+      data-testid="switch"
+      checked={!!checked}
+      onChange={onChange}
+      disabled={disabled}
+      aria-label={label}
+    />
+  ),
+  Text: ({ children, style }) => (
+    <span data-testid="text" style={style}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  TextInput: ({ value, placeholder, onChange, readOnly }) => (
+    <input
+      data-testid="text-input"
+      value={value}
+      placeholder={placeholder}
+      onChange={onChange || (() => {})}
+      readOnly={readOnly}
+    />
+  ),
+  Tooltip: ({ children, label }) => <div data-tooltip={label}>{children}</div>,
+  UnstyledButton: ({ children, onClick }) => (
+    <button data-testid="unstyled-button" onClick={onClick}>
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  useMantineTheme: vi.fn(() => ({
+    tailwind: {
+      yellow: { 3: '#fde047' },
+      red: { 6: '#dc2626' },
+      green: { 5: '#22c55e' },
+    },
+    palette: {
+      custom: {
+        greenMain: '#22c55e',
+        indigoMain: '#6366f1',
+        greyBorder: '#71717a',
+      },
+    },
+  })),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  ArrowDownWideNarrow: () => <svg data-testid="icon-arrow-down" />,
+  ArrowUpDown: () => <svg data-testid="icon-arrow-up-down" />,
+  ArrowUpNarrowWide: () => <svg data-testid="icon-arrow-up" />,
+  CirclePlay: () => <svg data-testid="icon-circle-play" />,
+  Copy: () => <svg data-testid="icon-copy" />,
+  EllipsisVertical: () => <svg data-testid="icon-ellipsis" />,
+  EyeOff: () => <svg data-testid="icon-eye-off" />,
+  Pencil: () => <svg data-testid="icon-pencil" />,
+  ScanEye: () => <svg data-testid="icon-scan-eye" />,
+  ScreenShare: () => <svg data-testid="icon-screen-share" />,
+  Scroll: () => <svg data-testid="icon-scroll" />,
+  Search: () => <svg data-testid="icon-search" />,
+  SquareMinus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-minus" />,
+  SquarePen: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-pen" />,
+  Tv2: () => <svg data-testid="icon-tv2" />,
+}));
+
+// ── CSS import ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../table.css', () => ({}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import useChannelsStore from '../../../store/channels';
+import useChannelsTableStore from '../../../store/channelsTable';
+import useAuthStore from '../../../store/auth';
+import useEPGsStore from '../../../store/epgs';
+import useSettingsStore from '../../../store/settings';
+import useVideoStore from '../../../store/useVideoStore';
+import useOutputProfilesStore from '../../../store/outputProfiles';
+import useWarningsStore from '../../../store/warnings';
+import useLocalStorage from '../../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
+import { useTable } from '../CustomTable';
+import {
+  deleteChannel,
+  deleteChannels,
+  queryChannels,
+  getAllChannelIds,
+} from '../../../utils/tables/ChannelsTableUtils.js';
+import { requeryChannels } from '../../../utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js';
+import { copyToClipboard } from '../../../utils';
+import { buildLiveStreamUrl } from '../../../utils/components/FloatingVideoUtils.js';
+import { USER_LEVELS } from '../../../constants';
+import ChannelsTable from '../ChannelsTable';
+
+// ── Factories ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const makeChannel = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  id: 1,
+  uuid: 'uuid-1',
+  name: 'Test Channel',
+  channel_number: 101,
+  effective_channel_number: 101,
+  effective_name: 'Test Channel',
+  streams: [{ id: 10, is_stale: false }],
+  hidden_from_output: false,
+  channel_group_id: null,
+  logo_id: null,
+  epg_data_id: null,
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+const makeAdminUser = () => ({ id: 99, user_level: USER_LEVELS.ADMIN });
+const makeStandardUser = () => ({ id: 88, user_level: USER_LEVELS.STANDARD });
+
+let capturedTableOptions = null;
+
+const makeDefaultTableInstance = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [] })),
+  getHeaderGroups: vi.fn(() => []),
+  setSelectedTableIds: vi.fn(),
+  selectedTableIds: [],
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+const setupMocks = ({
+  channels = [makeChannel()],
+  authUser = makeAdminUser(),
+  isWarningSuppressed = vi.fn(() => false),
+  suppressWarning = vi.fn(),
+  selectedProfileId = '0',
+  profiles = { 0: { name: 'Default', channels: new Set() } },
+  pageCount = 1,
+  totalCount = 1,
+  allQueryIds = [1],
+  channelGroups = {},
+  epgs = {},
+  hasUnassignedEPGChannels = false,
+  tableOverrides = {},
+} = {}) => {
+  vi.mocked(useChannelsTableStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({
+      channels,
+      pageCount,
+      totalCount,
+      allQueryIds,
+      pagination: { pageIndex: 0, pageSize: 25 },
+      sorting: [],
+      hasUnassignedEPGChannels,
+      setSelectedChannelIds: vi.fn(),
+      setExpandedChannelId: vi.fn(),
+      setPagination: vi.fn(),
+      setSorting: vi.fn(),
+      setAllQueryIds: vi.fn(),
+    })
+  );
+  vi.mocked(useChannelsTableStore).getState.mockReturnValue({
+    selectedChannelIds: [],
+  });
+
+  vi.mocked(useChannelsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({
+      channelIds: channels.map((c) => c.id),
+      profiles,
+      selectedProfileId,
+      channelGroups,
+    })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useAuthStore).mockImplementation((sel) => sel({ user: authUser }));
+
+  vi.mocked(useEPGsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ epgs, tvgsById: {}, tvgsLoaded: true })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useSettingsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ environment: { env_mode: 'production' } })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useVideoStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ showVideo: vi.fn() })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useOutputProfilesStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ profiles: [] })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useWarningsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ isWarningSuppressed, suppressWarning })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useLocalStorage).mockReturnValue([{}, vi.fn()]);
+
+  const tableInstance = makeDefaultTableInstance(tableOverrides);
+  vi.mocked(useTable).mockImplementation((opts) => {
+    capturedTableOptions = opts;
+    return tableInstance;
+  });
+
+  return { tableInstance };
+};
+
+const getActionsCol = () =>
+  capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.id === 'actions');
+
+const getCol = (id) => capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.id === id);
+
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// Tests
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+describe('ChannelsTable', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    capturedTableOptions = null;
+    vi.mocked(deleteChannel).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(deleteChannels).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(queryChannels).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(getAllChannelIds).mockResolvedValue([1]);
+    vi.mocked(requeryChannels).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders "Channels" heading', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Channels')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders ChannelTableHeader', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('channel-table-header')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders CustomTable when channels exist', () => {
+      setupMocks({ channels: [makeChannel()] });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-table')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders onboarding when channels array is empty and no channelIds', async () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        channels: [],
+        tableOverrides: { getRowModel: () => ({ rows: [] }) },
+      });
+      vi.mocked(useChannelsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+        sel({
+          channelIds: [],
+          profiles: {},
+          selectedProfileId: '0',
+          channelGroups: {},
+        })
+      );
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(screen.getByTestId('onboarding')).toBeInTheDocument()
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('renders pagination controls when channels exist', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('pagination')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('native-select')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render confirmation dialog initially', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render channel form on initial load', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('channel-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders HDHR, M3U, and EPG link buttons', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('HDHR')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('M3U')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('EPG')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Initial data fetch ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('initial data fetch', () => {
+    it('calls queryChannels on mount', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => expect(queryChannels).toHaveBeenCalled());
+    });
+
+    it('calls getAllChannelIds on mount', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => expect(getAllChannelIds).toHaveBeenCalled());
+    });
+
+    it('calls onReady after successful fetch when tvgsLoaded is true', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const onReady = vi.fn();
+      render(<ChannelsTable onReady={onReady} />);
+      await waitFor(() => expect(onReady).toHaveBeenCalled());
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── useTable options ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('useTable options', () => {
+    it('passes manualPagination: true', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.manualPagination).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('passes manualSorting: true', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.manualSorting).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('passes manualFiltering: true', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.manualFiltering).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('passes enableRowSelection: true', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.enableRowSelection).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('passes channels as data', () => {
+      const channels = [makeChannel({ id: 5 })];
+      setupMocks({ channels });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toBe(channels);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Add Channel form ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Add Channel form', () => {
+    it('opens channel form with no channel when "Add Channel" is clicked in header', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('header-add-channel'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('channel-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('channel-form-name')).toHaveTextContent('new');
+    });
+
+    it('closes channel form when onClose is called', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('header-add-channel'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('channel-form-close'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('channel-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('opens channel form with no channel from onboarding', async () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        channels: [],
+        tableOverrides: { getRowModel: () => ({ rows: [] }) },
+      });
+      vi.mocked(useChannelsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+        sel({
+          channelIds: [],
+          profiles: {},
+          selectedProfileId: '0',
+          channelGroups: {},
+        })
+      );
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const addBtn = await screen.findByTestId('onboarding-add');
+      fireEvent.click(addBtn);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('channel-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── ChannelRowActions: edit ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('ChannelRowActions — edit button', () => {
+    const renderActionCell = (channel, tableInstance) => {
+      const col = getActionsCol();
+      return render(
+        col.cell({ row: { original: channel }, table: tableInstance })
+      );
+    };
+
+    it('edit button is disabled for non-admin users', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel();
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks({ authUser: makeStandardUser() });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = renderActionCell(channel, tableInstance);
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('edit button is enabled for admin users', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel();
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks({ authUser: makeAdminUser() });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = renderActionCell(channel, tableInstance);
+      expect(
+        getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button')
+      ).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('clicking edit button opens channel form populated with the channel', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({ name: 'HBO' });
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = renderActionCell(channel, tableInstance);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('channel-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('channel-form-name')).toHaveTextContent('HBO');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── ChannelRowActions: delete ──────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('ChannelRowActions — delete button', () => {
+    const renderActionCell = (channel, tableInstance) => {
+      const col = getActionsCol();
+      return render(
+        col.cell({ row: { original: channel }, table: tableInstance })
+      );
+    };
+
+    it('delete button is disabled for non-admin users', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel();
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks({ authUser: makeStandardUser() });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = renderActionCell(channel, tableInstance);
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('delete button is enabled for admin users', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel();
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks({ authUser: makeAdminUser() });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = renderActionCell(channel, tableInstance);
+      expect(
+        getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')
+      ).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('opens confirmation dialog when delete is clicked and warning is not suppressed', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({ id: 5 });
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks({
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = renderActionCell(channel, tableInstance);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-dialog')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent(
+        'Confirm Channel Deletion'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls deleteChannel directly when warning is suppressed', async () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({ id: 7 });
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks({
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => true),
+      });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = renderActionCell(channel, tableInstance);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      await waitFor(() => expect(deleteChannel).toHaveBeenCalledWith(7));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('calls deleteChannel when confirm dialog is confirmed', async () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({ id: 5 });
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks({
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = renderActionCell(channel, tableInstance);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() => expect(deleteChannel).toHaveBeenCalledWith(5));
+    });
+
+    it('calls requeryChannels after deleteChannel succeeds', async () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({ id: 5 });
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks({
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = renderActionCell(channel, tableInstance);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() => expect(requeryChannels).toHaveBeenCalled());
+    });
+
+    it('closes dialog after confirming delete', async () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({ id: 5 });
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks({
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = renderActionCell(channel, tableInstance);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument()
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes dialog on Cancel', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({ id: 5 });
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks({
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = renderActionCell(channel, tableInstance);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-cancel'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Bulk delete ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Bulk delete via ChannelTableHeader', () => {
+    it('opens confirmation dialog with "Bulk" in title', () => {
+      const channels = [makeChannel({ id: 1 }), makeChannel({ id: 2 })];
+      setupMocks({
+        channels,
+        tableOverrides: {
+          getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [] })),
+          getHeaderGroups: vi.fn(() => []),
+          setSelectedTableIds: vi.fn(),
+          selectedTableIds: [1, 2],
+        },
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('header-delete-channels'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-dialog')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent(
+        'Confirm Bulk Channel Deletion'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls deleteChannels with selected ids when bulk confirm is clicked', async () => {
+      const channels = [makeChannel({ id: 1 }), makeChannel({ id: 2 })];
+      setupMocks({
+        channels,
+        tableOverrides: {
+          getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [] })),
+          getHeaderGroups: vi.fn(() => []),
+          setSelectedTableIds: vi.fn(),
+          selectedTableIds: [1, 2],
+        },
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('header-delete-channels'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() => expect(deleteChannels).toHaveBeenCalledWith([1, 2]));
+    });
+
+    it('awaits requeryChannels before clearing bulk selection', async () => {
+      const channels = [makeChannel({ id: 1 }), makeChannel({ id: 2 })];
+      const setSelectedTableIds = vi.fn();
+      let resolveRequery;
+      const requeryPromise = new Promise((resolve) => {
+        resolveRequery = resolve;
+      });
+      vi.mocked(requeryChannels).mockReturnValue(requeryPromise);
+
+      setupMocks({
+        channels,
+        tableOverrides: {
+          getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [] })),
+          getHeaderGroups: vi.fn(() => []),
+          setSelectedTableIds,
+          selectedTableIds: [1, 2],
+        },
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('header-delete-channels'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() => expect(deleteChannels).toHaveBeenCalledWith([1, 2]));
+      expect(requeryChannels).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      expect(setSelectedTableIds).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+
+      resolveRequery();
+      await waitFor(() => expect(setSelectedTableIds).toHaveBeenCalledWith([]));
+    });
+
+    it('skips dialog and calls deleteChannels directly when warning is suppressed', async () => {
+      const channels = [makeChannel({ id: 1 }), makeChannel({ id: 2 })];
+      setupMocks({
+        channels,
+        tableOverrides: {
+          getRowModel: vi.fn(() => ({ rows: [] })),
+          getHeaderGroups: vi.fn(() => []),
+          setSelectedTableIds: vi.fn(),
+          selectedTableIds: [1, 2],
+        },
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => true),
+      });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('header-delete-channels'));
+      await waitFor(() => expect(deleteChannels).toHaveBeenCalledWith([1, 2]));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── ChannelRowActions: preview ─────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('ChannelRowActions — preview button', () => {
+    it('calls showVideo when preview button is clicked', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({ uuid: 'uuid-abc', name: 'ESPN' });
+      const showVideoMock = vi.fn();
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks();
+      vi.mocked(useVideoStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+        sel({ showVideo: showVideoMock })
+      );
+      vi.mocked(buildLiveStreamUrl).mockReturnValue(
+        '/proxy/ts/stream/uuid-abc'
+      );
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const col = getActionsCol();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        col.cell({ row: { original: channel }, table: tableInstance })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-circle-play').closest('button'));
+      expect(showVideoMock).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.stringContaining('uuid-abc'),
+        'live',
+        expect.objectContaining({ name: 'ESPN' })
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Recording form ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Recording form', () => {
+    it('opens recording form when Record menu item is clicked', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({ name: 'CNN', id: 3 });
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks({ authUser: makeAdminUser() });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const col = getActionsCol();
+      const { getAllByTestId } = render(
+        col.cell({ row: { original: channel }, table: tableInstance })
+      );
+      // Record menu item is the second menu-item (after Copy URL)
+      const menuItems = getAllByTestId('menu-item');
+      const recordItem = menuItems.find((el) =>
+        el.textContent.includes('Record')
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(recordItem);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('recording-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('recording-form-channel')).toHaveTextContent(
+        'CNN'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes recording form when onClose is called', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({ name: 'CNN', id: 3 });
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks({ authUser: makeAdminUser() });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const col = getActionsCol();
+      const { getAllByTestId } = render(
+        col.cell({ row: { original: channel }, table: tableInstance })
+      );
+      const menuItems = getAllByTestId('menu-item');
+      const recordItem = menuItems.find((el) =>
+        el.textContent.includes('Record')
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(recordItem);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('recording-form-close'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('recording-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Copy URL ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('"Copy URL" menu item', () => {
+    it('calls copyToClipboard when "Copy URL" is clicked', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({ uuid: 'uuid-1' });
+      const { tableInstance } = setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const col = getActionsCol();
+      const { getAllByTestId } = render(
+        col.cell({ row: { original: channel }, table: tableInstance })
+      );
+      const menuItems = getAllByTestId('unstyled-button');
+      const copyBtn = menuItems.find((el) =>
+        el.textContent.includes('Copy URL')
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(copyBtn);
+      expect(copyToClipboard).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Pagination ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('pagination', () => {
+    it('renders pagination string', () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 50 });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('1 to 25 of 50')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('clicking next page triggers fetchData with updated page', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 100, pageCount: 4 });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('pagination-next'));
+      await waitFor(() => expect(queryChannels).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(2));
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── enabled column ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('ChannelEnabledSwitch (enabled column)', () => {
+    const renderEnabledCell = (channel) => {
+      const col = getCol('enabled');
+      const tableInstance = makeDefaultTableInstance({
+        getState: () => ({ selectedTableIds: [] }),
+      });
+      return render(
+        col.cell({ row: { original: channel }, table: tableInstance })
+      );
+    };
+
+    it('renders a Switch for the enabled column', () => {
+      setupMocks({ selectedProfileId: '0' });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { container } = renderEnabledCell(makeChannel());
+      const { getByTestId } = within(container);
+      expect(getByTestId('switch')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('switch is disabled when selectedProfileId is "0"', () => {
+      setupMocks({ selectedProfileId: '0' });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { container } = renderEnabledCell(makeChannel());
+      const { getByTestId } = within(container);
+      expect(getByTestId('switch')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── channel_number column ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('channel_number column', () => {
+    it('accessorFn returns effective_channel_number when present', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const col = getCol('channel_number');
+      const result = col.accessorFn({
+        effective_channel_number: 999,
+        channel_number: 100,
+      });
+      expect(result).toBe(999);
+    });
+
+    it('accessorFn falls back to channel_number when effective_channel_number is null', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const col = getCol('channel_number');
+      const result = col.accessorFn({
+        effective_channel_number: null,
+        channel_number: 42,
+      });
+      expect(result).toBe(42);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── name column ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('name column', () => {
+    it('accessorFn returns effective_name when present', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const col = getCol('name');
+      const result = col.accessorFn({
+        effective_name: 'Override Name',
+        name: 'Original',
+      });
+      expect(result).toBe('Override Name');
+    });
+
+    it('accessorFn falls back to name when effective_name is null', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const col = getCol('name');
+      const result = col.accessorFn({ effective_name: null, name: 'Original' });
+      expect(result).toBe('Original');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── rowClassMap ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rowClassMap / getRowStyles', () => {
+    it('returns no-streams-row class for channels without streams', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({ id: 10, streams: [] });
+      setupMocks({ channels: [channel] });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getRowStyles } = capturedTableOptions;
+      expect(getRowStyles({ original: channel })).toEqual({
+        className: 'no-streams-row',
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('returns empty object for channels with active streams', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({
+        id: 11,
+        streams: [{ id: 20, is_stale: false }],
+      });
+      setupMocks({ channels: [channel] });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getRowStyles } = capturedTableOptions;
+      expect(getRowStyles({ original: channel })).toEqual({});
+    });
+
+    it('returns stale-streams-row class for channels with stale streams', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({
+        id: 12,
+        streams: [{ id: 21, is_stale: true }],
+      });
+      setupMocks({ channels: [channel] });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { getRowStyles } = capturedTableOptions;
+      expect(getRowStyles({ original: channel })).toMatchObject({
+        className: expect.stringMatching(/stale/i),
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── expandedRowRenderer ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('expandedRowRenderer', () => {
+    it('renders ChannelTableStreams for the expanded row', () => {
+      const channel = makeChannel({
+        id: 1,
+        streams: [{ id: 10, is_stale: false }],
+      });
+      setupMocks({ channels: [channel] });
+      render(<ChannelsTable />);
+      const { expandedRowRenderer } = capturedTableOptions;
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        expandedRowRenderer({ row: { id: '1', original: channel } })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('channel-table-streams')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/EPGsTable.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/EPGsTable.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..c1e29943
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/EPGsTable.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,1347 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import EPGsTable from '../EPGsTable';
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../store/epgs', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/warnings', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── Hook mocks ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../hooks/useLocalStorage', () => ({
+  default: vi.fn(() => ['default', vi.fn()]),
+}));
+
+// ── Utility mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js', () => ({
+  format: vi.fn((val) => `formatted:${val}`),
+  useDateTimeFormat: vi.fn(() => ({ fullDateTimeFormat: 'MM/DD/YYYY HH:mm' })),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../utils/notificationUtils.js', () => ({
+  showNotification: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../utils/tables/EPGsTableUtils.js', () => ({
+  deleteEpg: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  formatStatusText: vi.fn((s) =>
+    s ? s.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + s.slice(1) : 'Unknown'
+  ),
+  getProgressInfo: vi.fn(() => null),
+  getProgressLabel: vi.fn(() => null),
+  getSortedEpgs: vi.fn((epgs) => Object.values(epgs)),
+  refreshEpg: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  updateEpg: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../M3uTableUtils.jsx', () => ({
+  makeHeaderCellRenderer: vi.fn(() => (header) => (
+    <span data-testid={`header-${header.id}`}>
+      {header.column.columnDef.header}
+    </span>
+  )),
+  makeSortingChangeHandler: vi.fn(() => vi.fn()),
+}));
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../forms/EPG', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose, epg }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="epg-form">
+        <span data-testid="epg-form-epg">{epg?.name ?? 'new'}</span>
+        <button data-testid="epg-form-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../forms/DummyEPG', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose, epg }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="dummy-epg-form">
+        <span data-testid="dummy-epg-form-epg">{epg?.name ?? 'new'}</span>
+        <button data-testid="dummy-epg-form-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../ConfirmationDialog', () => ({
+  default: ({
+    opened,
+    onClose,
+    onConfirm,
+    title,
+    message,
+    confirmLabel,
+    cancelLabel,
+    loading,
+  }) =>
+    opened ? (
+      <div data-testid="confirmation-dialog">
+        <div data-testid="confirm-title">{title}</div>
+        <div data-testid="confirm-message">
+          {typeof message === 'string' ? message : 'rich-message'}
+        </div>
+        <button
+          data-testid="confirm-cancel"
+          onClick={onClose}
+          disabled={loading}
+        >
+          {cancelLabel}
+        </button>
+        <button data-testid="confirm-ok" onClick={onConfirm} disabled={loading}>
+          {confirmLabel}
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../CustomTable', () => ({
+  CustomTable: ({ table }) => (
+    <div data-testid="custom-table">
+      {table?.getRowModel?.().rows.map((row) => (
+        <div key={row.id} data-testid="table-row" data-row-id={row.id}>
+          {row.getVisibleCells().map((cell) => (
+            <div key={cell.id} data-testid={`cell-${cell.column.id}`}>
+              {cell.column.id === 'actions'
+                ? table.bodyCellRenderFns?.actions?.({ cell, row })
+                : cell.column.columnDef.cell
+                  ? cell.column.columnDef.cell(cell.getContext())
+                  : cell.getValue?.()}
+            </div>
+          ))}
+        </div>
+      ))}
+    </div>
+  ),
+  useTable: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Mantine core ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  ActionIcon: ({ children, onClick, disabled, color }) => (
+    <button
+      data-testid="action-icon"
+      data-color={color}
+      onClick={onClick}
+      disabled={disabled}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Box: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Button: ({
+    children,
+    onClick,
+    leftSection,
+    rightSection,
+    disabled,
+    loading,
+  }) => (
+    <button
+      data-testid="button"
+      onClick={onClick}
+      disabled={disabled || loading}
+    >
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+      {rightSection}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Checkbox: ({ checked, onChange, label, disabled }) => (
+    <label>
+      <input
+        data-testid="checkbox"
+        type="checkbox"
+        checked={checked}
+        onChange={onChange}
+        disabled={disabled}
+      />
+      {label}
+    </label>
+  ),
+  Flex: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Menu: Object.assign(
+    ({ children }) => <div data-testid="menu">{children}</div>,
+    {
+      Target: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+      Dropdown: ({ children }) => (
+        <div data-testid="menu-dropdown">{children}</div>
+      ),
+      Item: ({ children, onClick }) => (
+        <button data-testid="menu-item" onClick={onClick}>
+          {children}
+        </button>
+      ),
+    }
+  ),
+  MenuDropdown: ({ children }) => (
+    <div data-testid="menu-dropdown">{children}</div>
+  ),
+  MenuItem: ({ children, onClick }) => (
+    <button data-testid="menu-item" onClick={onClick}>
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  MenuTarget: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Modal: ({ children, opened, onClose, title }) =>
+    opened ? (
+      <div data-testid="modal">
+        <div data-testid="modal-title">{title}</div>
+        <button data-testid="modal-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          ×
+        </button>
+        {children}
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+  Paper: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Progress: ({ value }) => <div data-testid="progress" data-value={value} />,
+  Stack: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Switch: ({ checked, onChange, disabled }) => (
+    <input
+      data-testid="switch"
+      type="checkbox"
+      checked={checked}
+      onChange={onChange}
+      disabled={disabled}
+    />
+  ),
+  Text: ({ children, size, c, style }) => (
+    <span data-testid="text" data-size={size} data-color={c} style={style}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  Tooltip: ({ children, label }) => (
+    <div data-tooltip={label}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+  useMantineTheme: vi.fn(() => ({
+    palette: { background: { paper: '#1a1a1a' } },
+    colors: { red: { 6: '#fa5252' }, green: { 6: '#40c057' } },
+  })),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  ChevronDown: () => <svg data-testid="icon-chevron-down" />,
+  RefreshCcw: () => <svg data-testid="icon-refresh" />,
+  SquareMinus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-minus" />,
+  SquarePen: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-pen" />,
+  SquarePlus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-plus" />,
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import useEPGsStore from '../../../store/epgs';
+import useWarningsStore from '../../../store/warnings';
+import { showNotification } from '../../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
+import * as EPGsTableUtils from '../../../utils/tables/EPGsTableUtils.js';
+import { useTable, CustomTable } from '../CustomTable';
+import useLocalStorage from '../../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
+import { makeSortingChangeHandler } from '../M3uTableUtils.jsx';
+
+// ── Factories ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const makeEpg = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  id: 'epg-1',
+  name: 'Test EPG',
+  source_type: 'xmltv',
+  url: 'http://example.com/epg.xml',
+  status: 'idle',
+  last_message: null,
+  is_active: true,
+  updated_at: '2024-01-01T12:00:00Z',
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+const makeDummyEpg = (overrides = {}) =>
+  makeEpg({
+    id: 'epg-dummy',
+    name: 'Dummy EPG',
+    source_type: 'dummy',
+    ...overrides,
+  });
+
+// Captures the useTable options passed by EPGsTable so we can invoke
+// renderBodyCell and renderHeaderCell in tests.
+let capturedTableOptions = null;
+
+/** Wire stores and the useTable spy */
+const setupMocks = ({
+  epgs = { 'epg-1': makeEpg() },
+  refreshProgress = {},
+  isWarningSuppressed = vi.fn(() => false),
+  suppressWarning = vi.fn(),
+  tableSize = 'default',
+} = {}) => {
+  vi.mocked(useEPGsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ epgs, refreshProgress })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useWarningsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ isWarningSuppressed, suppressWarning })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useLocalStorage).mockReturnValue([tableSize, vi.fn()]);
+
+  // Capture the options EPGsTable passes to useTable so tests can call
+  // renderBodyCell / renderHeaderCell manually.
+  vi.mocked(useTable).mockImplementation((opts) => {
+    capturedTableOptions = opts;
+    return {
+      getRowModel: () => ({ rows: [] }),
+      bodyCellRenderFns: opts.bodyCellRenderFns ?? {},
+      getHeaderGroups: () => [],
+    };
+  });
+};
+
+// ── Helpers ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/** Build a minimal row/cell pair like TanStack Table would provide */
+const makeRowContext = (epgObj) => {
+  const row = {
+    id: epgObj.id,
+    original: epgObj,
+    getIsSelected: vi.fn(() => false),
+    getVisibleCells: vi.fn(() => []),
+  };
+  const cell = {
+    column: { id: 'actions', columnDef: {} },
+    getValue: vi.fn(() => epgObj.is_active),
+    row,
+    getContext: vi.fn(() => ({})),
+  };
+  return { row, cell };
+};
+
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// Tests
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+describe('EPGsTable', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    capturedTableOptions = null;
+    vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.deleteEpg).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.refreshEpg).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.updateEpg).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.getSortedEpgs).mockImplementation((epgs) =>
+      Object.values(epgs)
+    );
+  });
+
+  // ── Header renders ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('header / top toolbar', () => {
+    it('renders the "EPGs" heading', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('EPGs')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the "Add EPG" menu button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add EPG')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders both menu items in the Add EPG menu', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Standard EPG Source')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('Dummy EPG Source')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Add EPG modal flows ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('add EPG modals', () => {
+    it('opens the standard EPG form when "Standard EPG Source" is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Standard EPG Source'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('epg-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('passes null epg to EPGForm when creating new standard EPG', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Standard EPG Source'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('epg-form-epg')).toHaveTextContent('new');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the standard EPG form when onClose is called', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Standard EPG Source'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('epg-form-close'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('epg-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('opens the dummy EPG form when "Dummy EPG Source" is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Dummy EPG Source'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('dummy-epg-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('passes null epg to DummyEPGForm when creating new dummy EPG', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Dummy EPG Source'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('dummy-epg-form-epg')).toHaveTextContent('new');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the dummy EPG form when onClose is called', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Dummy EPG Source'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('dummy-epg-form-close'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('dummy-epg-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Edit EPG (RowActions) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('edit EPG via RowActions', () => {
+    it('opens the standard EPG form with the correct epg when edit is clicked', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      // Invoke the actions cell renderer directly
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({
+        cell,
+        row,
+      });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('epg-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('epg-form-epg')).toHaveTextContent('Test EPG');
+    });
+
+    it('opens the dummy EPG form when editing a dummy EPG', () => {
+      const epg = makeDummyEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-dummy': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({
+        cell,
+        row,
+      });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('dummy-epg-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Delete EPG (with confirmation) ────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('delete EPG', () => {
+    it('opens the confirmation dialog when delete is clicked (warning not suppressed)', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({
+        cell,
+        row,
+      });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows the correct title in the confirmation dialog', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({
+        cell,
+        row,
+      });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent(
+        'Confirm EPG Source Deletion'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls deleteEpg when delete is confirmed', async () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({
+        cell,
+        row,
+      });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(EPGsTableUtils.deleteEpg).toHaveBeenCalledWith('epg-1');
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('closes the dialog after successful delete', async () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({
+        cell,
+        row,
+      });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(
+          screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')
+        ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('closes the dialog when Cancel is clicked without deleting', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({
+        cell,
+        row,
+      });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-cancel'));
+
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.deleteEpg).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('skips confirmation and calls deleteEpg immediately when warning is suppressed', async () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      setupMocks({
+        epgs: { 'epg-1': epg },
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => true),
+      });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({
+        cell,
+        row,
+      });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(EPGsTableUtils.deleteEpg).toHaveBeenCalledWith('epg-1');
+      });
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Refresh EPG ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('refresh EPG', () => {
+    it('calls refreshEpg with the correct id when refresh is clicked', async () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({
+        cell,
+        row,
+      });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button'));
+
+      // refreshEPG passes force=false (the default) through to refreshEpg
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(EPGsTableUtils.refreshEpg).toHaveBeenCalledWith('epg-1', false);
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('shows a notification after refreshEpg resolves', async () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({
+        cell,
+        row,
+      });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({ title: 'EPG refresh initiated' })
+        );
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('disables the refresh button for dummy EPGs', () => {
+      const epg = makeDummyEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-dummy': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({
+        cell,
+        row,
+      });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('disables the refresh button for inactive EPGs', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg({ is_active: false });
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({
+        cell,
+        row,
+      });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Toggle active (Switch) ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('toggle active', () => {
+    it('calls updateEpg with flipped is_active when Switch is toggled', async () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg({ is_active: true });
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      // The switch is rendered inside the is_active column cell renderer.
+      // Find the column definition and call its cell renderer.
+      const isActiveCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'is_active'
+      );
+      const row = {
+        original: epg,
+        getIsSelected: vi.fn(() => false),
+      };
+      const cell = { getValue: vi.fn(() => epg.is_active) };
+      const { getByTestId } = render(isActiveCol.cell({ row, cell }));
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('switch'));
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(EPGsTableUtils.updateEpg).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          { is_active: false },
+          epg,
+          true
+        );
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('does not call updateEpg when epg object is invalid', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const isActiveCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'is_active'
+      );
+      const row = { original: { source_type: 'xmltv', id: undefined, is_active: true }, getIsSelected: vi.fn(() => false) };
+      const cell = { getValue: vi.fn(() => false) };
+
+      // Should not throw even with an invalid (no id) epg, and should not call updateEpg
+      render(isActiveCol.cell({ row, cell }));
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.updateEpg).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('disables the Switch for dummy EPGs', () => {
+      const epg = makeDummyEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-dummy': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const isActiveCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'is_active'
+      );
+      const row = { original: epg, getIsSelected: vi.fn(() => false) };
+      const cell = { getValue: vi.fn(() => true) };
+      const { getByTestId } = render(isActiveCol.cell({ row, cell }));
+      expect(getByTestId('switch')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Status cell ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('status cell', () => {
+    const statuses = ['idle', 'fetching', 'parsing', 'error', 'success'];
+    statuses.forEach((status) => {
+      it(`renders formatted status text for status="${status}"`, () => {
+        const epg = makeEpg({ status });
+        setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+        render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+        const statusCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+          (c) => c.accessorKey === 'status'
+        );
+        const row = { original: epg };
+        const { container } = render(statusCol.cell({ row }));
+        expect(container).toBeInTheDocument();
+        expect(EPGsTableUtils.formatStatusText).toHaveBeenCalledWith(status);
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('renders "idle" status for dummy EPG regardless of actual status', () => {
+      const epg = makeDummyEpg({ status: 'fetching' });
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-dummy': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const statusCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'status'
+      );
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      render(statusCol.cell({ row }));
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.formatStatusText).toHaveBeenCalledWith('idle');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Updated_at cell ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('updated_at cell', () => {
+    it('renders "Never" when updated_at is null', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg({ updated_at: null });
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const updatedCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'updated_at'
+      );
+      const cell = { getValue: vi.fn(() => null) };
+      const { getByText } = render(updatedCol.cell({ cell }));
+      expect(getByText('Never')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the formatted date when updated_at has a value', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const updatedCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'updated_at'
+      );
+      const cell = { getValue: vi.fn(() => '2024-01-01T12:00:00Z') };
+      const { getByText } = render(updatedCol.cell({ cell }));
+      expect(getByText(/formatted:/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Status message cell ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('status message cell', () => {
+    it('returns null for dummy EPGs', () => {
+      const epg = makeDummyEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-dummy': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const msgCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'last_message'
+      );
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { container } = render(<div>{msgCol.cell({ row })}</div>);
+      expect(container.firstChild).toBeEmptyDOMElement();
+    });
+
+    it('renders error message when status is error', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg({ status: 'error', last_message: 'Something broke' });
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const msgCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'last_message'
+      );
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { getByText } = render(msgCol.cell({ row }));
+      expect(getByText('Something broke')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders success message when status is success and last_message is set', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg({ status: 'success', last_message: 'All good' });
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const msgCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'last_message'
+      );
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { getByText } = render(msgCol.cell({ row }));
+      expect(getByText('All good')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders fallback success message when status is success and last_message is null', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg({ status: 'success', last_message: null });
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const msgCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'last_message'
+      );
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { getByText } = render(msgCol.cell({ row }));
+      expect(getByText('EPG data refreshed successfully')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders idle last_message when status is idle and message is set', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg({ status: 'idle', last_message: 'Previous result' });
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const msgCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'last_message'
+      );
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { getByText } = render(msgCol.cell({ row }));
+      expect(getByText('Previous result')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders progress display when refreshProgress is active', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel).mockReturnValue('Downloading');
+      vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressInfo).mockReturnValue(null);
+      setupMocks({
+        epgs: { 'epg-1': epg },
+        refreshProgress: { 'epg-1': { action: 'downloading', progress: 50 } },
+      });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const msgCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'last_message'
+      );
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { getByTestId, getByText } = render(msgCol.cell({ row }));
+      expect(getByText(/Downloading: 50%/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(getByTestId('progress')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders speed when progress has speed', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel).mockReturnValue('Downloading');
+      setupMocks({
+        epgs: { 'epg-1': epg },
+        refreshProgress: {
+          'epg-1': { action: 'downloading', progress: 30, speed: 512 },
+        },
+      });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const msgCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'last_message'
+      );
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { getByText } = render(msgCol.cell({ row }));
+      expect(getByText(/Speed: 512 KB\/s/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders additionalInfo when getProgressInfo returns a value', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel).mockReturnValue(
+        'Parsing Programs'
+      );
+      vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressInfo).mockReturnValue(
+        '5,000 / 10,000'
+      );
+      setupMocks({
+        epgs: { 'epg-1': epg },
+        refreshProgress: {
+          'epg-1': { action: 'parsing_programs', progress: 50 },
+        },
+      });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const msgCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'last_message'
+      );
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { getByText } = render(msgCol.cell({ row }));
+      expect(getByText('5,000 / 10,000')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── URL cell ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('URL / api_key / file_path cell', () => {
+    it('renders the url when present', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const urlCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'url'
+      );
+      const row = { original: makeEpg() };
+      const cell = { getValue: vi.fn(() => 'http://example.com/epg.xml') };
+      const { getByText } = render(urlCol.cell({ cell, row }));
+      expect(getByText('http://example.com/epg.xml')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('falls back to password when url is empty and password is set', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const urlCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'url'
+      );
+      const row = {
+        original: { ...makeEpg(), url: null, password: 'MY-KEY-123' },
+      };
+      const cell = { getValue: vi.fn(() => null) };
+      const { getByText } = render(urlCol.cell({ cell, row }));
+      expect(getByText('MY-KEY-123')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('falls back to file_path when url and api_key are both absent', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const urlCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'url'
+      );
+      const row = {
+        original: {
+          ...makeEpg(),
+          url: null,
+          api_key: null,
+          file_path: '/data/epg.xml',
+        },
+      };
+      const cell = { getValue: vi.fn(() => null) };
+      const { getByText } = render(urlCol.cell({ cell, row }));
+      expect(getByText('/data/epg.xml')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Sorting integration ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('sorting integration', () => {
+    it('calls getSortedEpgs when sorting handler fires', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      // The real makeSortingChangeHandler is mocked; verify it was called
+      // with sorting state and a setter from the component
+      expect(makeSortingChangeHandler).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Data initialization from epgs store ───────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('data initialization', () => {
+    it('passes the epgs as data to useTable (active-first, then alphabetical)', () => {
+      const epgs = {
+        'epg-2': makeEpg({ id: 'epg-2', name: 'Zebra', is_active: false }),
+        'epg-1': makeEpg({ id: 'epg-1', name: 'Alpha', is_active: true }),
+      };
+      setupMocks({ epgs });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      // Active EPG should come first in the sorted data passed to useTable
+      const data = capturedTableOptions.data;
+      expect(data[0].is_active).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('places inactive EPGs after active ones', () => {
+      const epgs = {
+        'epg-a': makeEpg({ id: 'epg-a', name: 'Active', is_active: true }),
+        'epg-b': makeEpg({ id: 'epg-b', name: 'Inactive', is_active: false }),
+      };
+      setupMocks({ epgs });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      const data = capturedTableOptions.data;
+      expect(data[data.length - 1].is_active).toBe(false);
+    });
+
+    it('sorts two active EPGs alphabetically by name', () => {
+      const epgs = {
+        'epg-z': makeEpg({ id: 'epg-z', name: 'Zebra', is_active: true }),
+        'epg-a': makeEpg({ id: 'epg-a', name: 'Alpha', is_active: true }),
+      };
+      setupMocks({ epgs });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      const data = capturedTableOptions.data;
+      expect(data[0].name).toBe('Alpha');
+      expect(data[1].name).toBe('Zebra');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Source type cell ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('source type cell', () => {
+    const getTypeCol = () =>
+      capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.accessorKey === 'source_type');
+
+    it('renders "XMLTV" for source_type xmltv', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getTypeCol().cell({ cell: { getValue: vi.fn(() => 'xmltv') } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('XMLTV')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "Schedules Direct" for source_type schedules_direct', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getTypeCol().cell({ cell: { getValue: vi.fn(() => 'schedules_direct') } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Schedules Direct')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "Custom Dummy" for source_type dummy', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getTypeCol().cell({ cell: { getValue: vi.fn(() => 'dummy') } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Custom Dummy')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the raw value for an unknown source_type', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getTypeCol().cell({ cell: { getValue: vi.fn(() => 'unknown_type') } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('unknown_type')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── URL cell – schedules_direct scenarios ──────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('URL cell - schedules_direct', () => {
+    const getUrlCol = () =>
+      capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.accessorKey === 'url');
+
+    it('shows "User: <username>" for schedules_direct with a username', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      const row = {
+        original: {
+          ...makeEpg(),
+          source_type: 'schedules_direct',
+          username: 'myuser',
+        },
+      };
+      const cell = { getValue: vi.fn(() => null) };
+      const { getByText } = render(getUrlCol().cell({ cell, row }));
+      expect(getByText('User: myuser')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows "(credentials set)" for schedules_direct with no username', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      const row = {
+        original: {
+          ...makeEpg(),
+          source_type: 'schedules_direct',
+          username: '',
+        },
+      };
+      const cell = { getValue: vi.fn(() => null) };
+      const { getByText } = render(getUrlCol().cell({ cell, row }));
+      expect(getByText('(credentials set)')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('falls back to password when url is empty and password is set', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      const row = {
+        original: { ...makeEpg(), url: null, password: 'secret123' },
+      };
+      const cell = { getValue: vi.fn(() => null) };
+      const { getByText } = render(getUrlCol().cell({ cell, row }));
+      expect(getByText('secret123')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Schedules Direct early refresh dialog ──────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Schedules Direct early refresh', () => {
+    const makeRecentSdEpg = (overrides = {}) =>
+      makeEpg({
+        id: 'sd-1',
+        source_type: 'schedules_direct',
+        // 30 minutes ago — well within the 2-hour window
+        updated_at: new Date(Date.now() - 30 * 60 * 1000).toISOString(),
+        ...overrides,
+      });
+
+    const makeOldSdEpg = (overrides = {}) =>
+      makeEpg({
+        id: 'sd-1',
+        source_type: 'schedules_direct',
+        // 3 hours ago — outside the 2-hour window
+        updated_at: new Date(Date.now() - 3 * 60 * 60 * 1000).toISOString(),
+        ...overrides,
+      });
+
+    it('opens the SD early-refresh confirmation dialog when the EPG was refreshed recently', () => {
+      const epg = makeRecentSdEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'sd-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent(
+        'Refresh Schedules Direct Early?'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('shows "Refresh Anyway" as the confirm label', () => {
+      const epg = makeRecentSdEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'sd-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok')).toHaveTextContent('Refresh Anyway');
+    });
+
+    it('skips the SD dialog and calls refreshEpg directly when EPG was refreshed more than 2 hours ago', async () => {
+      const epg = makeOldSdEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'sd-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(EPGsTableUtils.refreshEpg).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      });
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('skips the SD dialog when the SD EPG has no updated_at', async () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg({
+        id: 'sd-1',
+        source_type: 'schedules_direct',
+        updated_at: null,
+      });
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'sd-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(EPGsTableUtils.refreshEpg).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      });
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('calls refreshEpg with force=true when "Refresh Anyway" is confirmed', async () => {
+      const epg = makeRecentSdEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'sd-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(EPGsTableUtils.refreshEpg).toHaveBeenCalledWith('sd-1', true);
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('shows a notification after force-refreshing', async () => {
+      const epg = makeRecentSdEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'sd-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({ title: 'EPG refresh initiated' })
+        );
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('closes the SD dialog without calling refreshEpg when cancelled', () => {
+      const epg = makeRecentSdEpg();
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'sd-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowContext(epg);
+      const rendered = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row });
+      const { getByTestId } = render(rendered);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-cancel'));
+
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.refreshEpg).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Status message cell - progress edge cases ──────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('status message cell - progress edge cases', () => {
+    const getMsgCol = () =>
+      capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.accessorKey === 'last_message');
+
+    it('renders nothing when getProgressLabel returns null for active progress', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel).mockReturnValue(null);
+      setupMocks({
+        epgs: { 'epg-1': epg },
+        refreshProgress: { 'epg-1': { action: 'unknown_action', progress: 50 } },
+      });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { container } = render(<div>{getMsgCol().cell({ row })}</div>);
+      expect(container.firstChild).toBeEmptyDOMElement();
+    });
+
+    it('shows progress when progress.status is "in_progress" even at 100%', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg();
+      vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel).mockReturnValue('Processing');
+      setupMocks({
+        epgs: { 'epg-1': epg },
+        refreshProgress: {
+          'epg-1': { action: 'processing', progress: 100, status: 'in_progress' },
+        },
+      });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { getByText } = render(getMsgCol().cell({ row }));
+      expect(getByText(/Processing: 100%/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows progress for parsing_channels action when epg.status is "parsing"', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg({ status: 'parsing' });
+      vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel).mockReturnValue('Parsing Channels');
+      setupMocks({
+        epgs: { 'epg-1': epg },
+        refreshProgress: {
+          'epg-1': { action: 'parsing_channels', progress: 100 },
+        },
+      });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { getByText } = render(getMsgCol().cell({ row }));
+      expect(getByText(/Parsing Channels: 100%/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not show progress for parsing_channels action when epg.status is not "parsing"', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg({ status: 'idle' });
+      vi.mocked(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel).mockReturnValue('Parsing Channels');
+      setupMocks({
+        epgs: { 'epg-1': epg },
+        refreshProgress: {
+          'epg-1': { action: 'parsing_channels', progress: 100 },
+        },
+      });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { container } = render(<div>{getMsgCol().cell({ row })}</div>);
+      // condition fails (100 < 100=false, no in_progress, parsing_channels + idle=false)
+      // falls through to the idle-message branch; no last_message → returns null
+      expect(container.firstChild).toBeEmptyDOMElement();
+    });
+
+    it('renders nothing when there is no active progress and no status message', () => {
+      const epg = makeEpg({ status: 'idle', last_message: null });
+      setupMocks({ epgs: { 'epg-1': epg } });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+
+      const row = { original: epg };
+      const { container } = render(<div>{getMsgCol().cell({ row })}</div>);
+      expect(container.firstChild).toBeEmptyDOMElement();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Table structure ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('table structure', () => {
+    it('renders the CustomTable component', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-table')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('passes enablePagination: false to useTable', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.enablePagination).toBe(false);
+    });
+
+    it('passes enableRowSelection: false to useTable', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.enableRowSelection).toBe(false);
+    });
+
+    it('passes manualSorting: true to useTable', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.manualSorting).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('passes renderTopToolbar: false to useTable', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.renderTopToolbar).toBe(false);
+    });
+
+    it('actions column size is 75 in compact mode', () => {
+      setupMocks({ tableSize: 'compact' });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      const actionsCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.id === 'actions');
+      expect(actionsCol.size).toBe(75);
+    });
+
+    it('actions column size is 100 in default mode', () => {
+      setupMocks({ tableSize: 'default' });
+      render(<EPGsTable />);
+      const actionsCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.id === 'actions');
+      expect(actionsCol.size).toBe(100);
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/LogosTable.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/LogosTable.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..995e9d84
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/LogosTable.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,1054 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor, within } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../store/logos', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/warnings', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── Hook mocks ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../hooks/useLocalStorage', () => ({
+  default: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Utility mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../utils/notificationUtils.js', () => ({
+  showNotification: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../utils/tables/LogosTableUtils.js', () => ({
+  cleanupUnusedLogos: vi.fn(),
+  deleteLogo: vi.fn(),
+  deleteLogos: vi.fn(),
+  generateUsageLabel: vi.fn((names, count) => `${count} channel${count !== 1 ? 's' : ''}`),
+  getFilteredLogos: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../forms/Logo', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose, logo, onSuccess }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="logo-form">
+        <span data-testid="logo-form-name">{logo?.name ?? 'new'}</span>
+        <button data-testid="logo-form-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+        <button
+          data-testid="logo-form-success-update"
+          onClick={() =>
+            onSuccess({ type: 'update', logo: { id: 1, name: 'Updated', url: '/x.png', channel_count: 0 } })
+          }
+        >
+          Success Update
+        </button>
+        <button
+          data-testid="logo-form-success-create"
+          onClick={() =>
+            onSuccess({ type: 'create', logo: { id: 99, name: 'New', url: '/n.png', channel_count: 0 } })
+          }
+        >
+          Success Create
+        </button>
+        <button data-testid="logo-form-success-null" onClick={() => onSuccess(null)}>
+          Success Null
+        </button>
+        <button
+          data-testid="logo-form-success-no-logo"
+          onClick={() => onSuccess({ type: 'update', logo: null })}
+        >
+          Success No Logo
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../ConfirmationDialog', () => ({
+  default: ({
+    opened,
+    onClose,
+    onConfirm,
+    title,
+    message,
+    confirmLabel,
+    cancelLabel,
+    loading,
+    showDeleteFileOption,
+  }) =>
+    opened ? (
+      <div data-testid="confirmation-dialog">
+        <div data-testid="confirm-title">{title}</div>
+        <div data-testid="confirm-message">
+          {typeof message === 'string' ? message : 'rich-message'}
+        </div>
+        <button data-testid="confirm-cancel" onClick={onClose} disabled={loading}>
+          {cancelLabel}
+        </button>
+        <button
+          data-testid="confirm-ok"
+          onClick={() => onConfirm(false)}
+          disabled={loading}
+        >
+          {confirmLabel}
+        </button>
+        {showDeleteFileOption && (
+          <button
+            data-testid="confirm-ok-with-files"
+            onClick={() => onConfirm(true)}
+            disabled={loading}
+          >
+            Also Delete Files
+          </button>
+        )}
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../CustomTable', () => ({
+  CustomTable: () => <div data-testid="custom-table" />,
+  useTable: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Mantine core ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  ActionIcon: ({ children, onClick, disabled, color }) => (
+    <button data-testid="action-icon" data-color={color} onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled}>
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Badge: ({ children, color }) => (
+    <span data-testid="badge" data-color={color}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  Box: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Button: ({ children, onClick, leftSection, disabled, loading, color, variant }) => (
+    <button
+      data-testid="button"
+      onClick={onClick}
+      disabled={disabled || loading}
+      data-color={color}
+      data-variant={variant}
+    >
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Center: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Checkbox: ({ checked, onChange, label, disabled }) => (
+    <label>
+      <input
+        data-testid="checkbox"
+        type="checkbox"
+        checked={checked ?? false}
+        onChange={onChange}
+        disabled={disabled}
+        readOnly={!onChange}
+      />
+      {label}
+    </label>
+  ),
+  Group: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Image: ({ src, alt, fallbackSrc, style, onMouseEnter, onMouseLeave }) => (
+    <img
+      src={src}
+      alt={alt}
+      data-fallback={fallbackSrc}
+      style={style}
+      onMouseEnter={onMouseEnter}
+      onMouseLeave={onMouseLeave}
+    />
+  ),
+  LoadingOverlay: ({ visible }) => (visible ? <div data-testid="loading-overlay" /> : null),
+  NativeSelect: ({ value, data, onChange, style }) => (
+    <select data-testid="native-select" value={value} onChange={onChange} style={style}>
+      {data.map((d) => (
+        <option key={d} value={d}>
+          {d}
+        </option>
+      ))}
+    </select>
+  ),
+  Pagination: ({ total, value, onChange, style }) => (
+    <div data-testid="pagination" style={style}>
+      <button
+        data-testid="pagination-prev"
+        onClick={() => onChange(value - 1)}
+        disabled={value <= 1}
+      >
+        Prev
+      </button>
+      <span data-testid="pagination-current">{value}</span>
+      <button
+        data-testid="pagination-next"
+        onClick={() => onChange(value + 1)}
+        disabled={value >= total}
+      >
+        Next
+      </button>
+    </div>
+  ),
+  Paper: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Select: ({ value, onChange, data, style }) => (
+    <select
+      data-testid="usage-select"
+      value={value}
+      onChange={(e) => onChange(e.target.value)}
+      style={style}
+    >
+      {data.map((d) => (
+        <option key={d.value} value={d.value}>
+          {d.label}
+        </option>
+      ))}
+    </select>
+  ),
+  Stack: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Text: ({ children, size, c, style }) => (
+    <span data-size={size} data-color={c} style={style}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  TextInput: ({ value, onChange, placeholder, style }) => (
+    <input
+      data-testid="name-filter-input"
+      value={value}
+      onChange={onChange}
+      placeholder={placeholder}
+      style={style}
+    />
+  ),
+  Tooltip: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  useMantineTheme: vi.fn(() => ({
+    tailwind: {
+      yellow: { 3: '#fbbf24' },
+      red: { 6: '#dc2626' },
+      green: { 5: '#22c55e' },
+    },
+  })),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  ExternalLink: () => <svg data-testid="icon-external-link" />,
+  SquareMinus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-minus" />,
+  SquarePen: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-pen" />,
+  SquarePlus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-plus" />,
+  Trash: () => <svg data-testid="icon-trash" />,
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import useLogosStore from '../../../store/logos';
+import useWarningsStore from '../../../store/warnings';
+import useLocalStorage from '../../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
+import { showNotification } from '../../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
+import * as LogosTableUtils from '../../../utils/tables/LogosTableUtils.js';
+import { useTable } from '../CustomTable';
+import LogosTable from '../LogosTable';
+
+// ── Factories ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const makeLogo = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  id: 1,
+  name: 'Test Logo',
+  url: 'http://example.com/logo.png',
+  cache_url: '/cached/logo.png',
+  channel_count: 0,
+  channel_names: [],
+  is_used: false,
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+let capturedTableOptions = null;
+
+const setupMocks = ({
+  logos = { 1: makeLogo() },
+  storeLoading = false,
+  tableSize = 'default',
+} = {}) => {
+  const mockFetchAllLogos = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+  const mockUpdateLogo = vi.fn();
+  const mockAddLogo = vi.fn();
+
+  vi.mocked(useLogosStore).mockImplementation((sel) => {
+    const state = {
+      logos,
+      fetchAllLogos: mockFetchAllLogos,
+      updateLogo: mockUpdateLogo,
+      addLogo: mockAddLogo,
+      isLoading: storeLoading,
+    };
+    return typeof sel === 'function' ? sel(state) : state;
+  });
+
+  vi.mocked(useWarningsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ suppressWarning: vi.fn(), isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false) })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useLocalStorage).mockImplementation((key, defaultVal) => {
+    if (key === 'table-size') return [tableSize, vi.fn()];
+    if (key === 'logos-page-size') return [25, vi.fn()];
+    return [defaultVal, vi.fn()];
+  });
+
+  vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos).mockReturnValue(Object.values(logos));
+
+  vi.mocked(useTable).mockImplementation((opts) => {
+    capturedTableOptions = opts;
+    return {
+      getRowModel: () => ({ rows: [] }),
+      getHeaderGroups: () => [],
+      setSelectedTableIds: vi.fn(),
+    };
+  });
+
+  return { mockFetchAllLogos, mockUpdateLogo, mockAddLogo };
+};
+
+// ── Column helpers ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const getActionsCell = (logo) => {
+  const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.id === 'actions');
+  return col.cell({ row: { id: logo.id, original: logo } });
+};
+
+const getSelectCell = (logo) => {
+  const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.id === 'select');
+  return col.cell({ row: { id: logo.id, original: logo } });
+};
+
+const getSelectHeader = () => {
+  const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.id === 'select');
+  return col.header({ table: {} });
+};
+
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// Tests
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+describe('LogosTable', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    capturedTableOptions = null;
+    vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.deleteLogo).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.deleteLogos).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.cleanupUnusedLogos).mockResolvedValue({
+      deleted_count: 3,
+      local_files_deleted: 0,
+    });
+    window.open = vi.fn();
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders the name filter input', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByPlaceholderText('Filter by name...')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the usage filter select with all options', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      const select = screen.getByTestId('usage-select');
+      expect(select).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(select).toHaveValue('all');
+    });
+
+    it('renders the "Add Logo" button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add Logo')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('"Delete" button is disabled when no rows are selected', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Delete').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('"Cleanup Unused" button is disabled when there are no unused logos', () => {
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: makeLogo({ is_used: true }) } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused/).closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('"Cleanup Unused" button shows count and is enabled when unused logos exist', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        logos: {
+          1: makeLogo({ id: 1, is_used: false }),
+          2: makeLogo({ id: 2, name: 'Logo 2', is_used: false }),
+        },
+      });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      const btn = screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused/).closest('button');
+      expect(btn).not.toBeDisabled();
+      expect(btn).toHaveTextContent('(2)');
+    });
+
+    it('renders the custom table', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-table')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders loading overlay when store is loading', () => {
+      setupMocks({ storeLoading: true });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('loading-overlay')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render loading overlay when not loading', () => {
+      setupMocks({ storeLoading: false });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('loading-overlay')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders pagination controls', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('pagination')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the page size selector', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('native-select')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows "1 to 1 of 1" pagination string for a single logo', () => {
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: makeLogo() } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('1 to 1 of 1')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('"Prev" pagination button is disabled on first page', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('pagination-prev')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('"Next" pagination button is disabled when on the only page', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('pagination-next')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Add Logo ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Add Logo', () => {
+    it('opens logo form with no selected logo when "Add Logo" is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add Logo'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('logo-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('logo-form-name')).toHaveTextContent('new');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the logo form when onClose is called', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add Logo'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('logo-form-close'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('logo-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Edit Logo ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Edit Logo', () => {
+    it('opens the logo form populated with the logo when edit action is clicked', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ name: 'My Logo' });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId: getActionIcon } = render(getActionsCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(getActionIcon('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('logo-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('logo-form-name')).toHaveTextContent('My Logo');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the logo form when onClose is called after edit', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo();
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId: getActionIcon } = render(getActionsCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(getActionIcon('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('logo-form-close'));
+
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('logo-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── onLogoSuccess ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('onLogoSuccess', () => {
+    it('calls updateLogo when result type is "update"', () => {
+      const { mockUpdateLogo } = setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add Logo'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('logo-form-success-update'));
+      expect(mockUpdateLogo).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.objectContaining({ id: 1, name: 'Updated' })
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls addLogo when result type is "create"', () => {
+      const { mockAddLogo } = setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add Logo'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('logo-form-success-create'));
+      expect(mockAddLogo).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.objectContaining({ id: 99, name: 'New' })
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls fetchAllLogos when the logo is missing from the result', async () => {
+      const { mockFetchAllLogos } = setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add Logo'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('logo-form-success-no-logo'));
+      await waitFor(() => expect(mockFetchAllLogos).toHaveBeenCalled());
+    });
+
+    it('does nothing when result is null', () => {
+      const { mockUpdateLogo, mockAddLogo, mockFetchAllLogos } = setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add Logo'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('logo-form-success-null'));
+      expect(mockUpdateLogo).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+      expect(mockAddLogo).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+      expect(mockFetchAllLogos).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Delete single logo ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Delete single logo', () => {
+    it('opens "Delete Logo" confirmation dialog when delete action icon is clicked', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo();
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { container: actionsContainer } = render(getActionsCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(within(actionsContainer).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent('Delete Logo');
+    });
+
+    it('calls deleteLogo with the logo id on confirm', async () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo();
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { container: actionsContainer } = render(getActionsCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(within(actionsContainer).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.deleteLogo).toHaveBeenCalledWith(logo.id, false)
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls fetchAllLogos after a successful delete', async () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo();
+      const { mockFetchAllLogos } = setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { container: actionsContainer } = render(getActionsCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(within(actionsContainer).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() => expect(mockFetchAllLogos).toHaveBeenCalled());
+    });
+
+    it('shows a success notification after delete', async () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo();
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { container: actionsContainer } = render(getActionsCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(within(actionsContainer).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({ color: 'green', title: 'Success' })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('shows an error notification when deleteLogo rejects', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.deleteLogo).mockRejectedValue(new Error('fail'));
+      const logo = makeLogo();
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { container: actionsContainer } = render(getActionsCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(within(actionsContainer).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({ color: 'red' })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes the dialog after confirming delete', async () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo();
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { container: actionsContainer } = render(getActionsCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(within(actionsContainer).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument()
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes the dialog on cancel without calling deleteLogo', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo();
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { container: actionsContainer } = render(getActionsCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(within(actionsContainer).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-cancel'));
+
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(LogosTableUtils.deleteLogo).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('shows "Also Delete Files" option for /data/logos URLs', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ url: '/data/logos/test.png' });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { container: actionsContainer } = render(getActionsCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(within(actionsContainer).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok-with-files')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not show "Also Delete Files" option for external URLs', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ url: 'http://example.com/logo.png' });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { container: actionsContainer } = render(getActionsCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(within(actionsContainer).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-ok-with-files')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('calls deleteLogo with deleteFile=true when confirmed with file deletion', async () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ url: '/data/logos/test.png' });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { container: actionsContainer } = render(getActionsCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(within(actionsContainer).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok-with-files'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.deleteLogo).toHaveBeenCalledWith(logo.id, true)
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Bulk delete ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Bulk delete', () => {
+    it('"Delete" button is disabled when no rows are selected', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Delete').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('enables "Delete" button and shows count after a row is selected', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 1 });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId: getCheckbox } = render(getSelectCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(getCheckbox('checkbox'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByText(/Delete \(1\)/).closest('button')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('opens "Delete Multiple Logos" dialog after selecting rows and clicking Delete', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 1 });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId: getCheckbox } = render(getSelectCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(getCheckbox('checkbox'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Delete \(1\)/));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent('Delete Multiple Logos');
+    });
+
+    it('calls deleteLogos with selected ids on confirm', async () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 1 });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId: getCheckbox } = render(getSelectCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(getCheckbox('checkbox'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Delete \(1\)/));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.deleteLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith([1], false)
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls fetchAllLogos after bulk delete', async () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 1 });
+      const { mockFetchAllLogos } = setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId: getCheckbox } = render(getSelectCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(getCheckbox('checkbox'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Delete \(1\)/));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() => expect(mockFetchAllLogos).toHaveBeenCalled());
+    });
+
+    it('shows success notification after bulk delete', async () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 1 });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId: getCheckbox } = render(getSelectCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(getCheckbox('checkbox'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Delete \(1\)/));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({ color: 'green' })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('shows error notification when deleteLogos rejects', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.deleteLogos).mockRejectedValue(new Error('fail'));
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 1 });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId: getCheckbox } = render(getSelectCell(logo));
+      fireEvent.click(getCheckbox('checkbox'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Delete \(1\)/));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({ color: 'red' })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('select-all header checkbox selects all logos', () => {
+      const logos = {
+        1: makeLogo({ id: 1 }),
+        2: makeLogo({ id: 2, name: 'Logo 2' }),
+      };
+      setupMocks({ logos });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId: getHeaderCheckbox } = render(getSelectHeader());
+      fireEvent.click(getHeaderCheckbox('checkbox'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByText(/Delete \(2\)/).closest('button')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Cleanup unused ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Cleanup unused', () => {
+    const withUnused = () => ({ logos: { 1: makeLogo({ is_used: false }) } });
+
+    it('opens the cleanup confirmation dialog when the button is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks(withUnused());
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused/).closest('button'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent('Cleanup Unused Logos');
+    });
+
+    it('calls cleanupUnusedLogos(false) on confirm', async () => {
+      setupMocks(withUnused());
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused/).closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.cleanupUnusedLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(false)
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls cleanupUnusedLogos(true) when confirmed with file deletion', async () => {
+      setupMocks(withUnused());
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused/).closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok-with-files'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.cleanupUnusedLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(true)
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls fetchAllLogos after successful cleanup', async () => {
+      const { mockFetchAllLogos } = setupMocks(withUnused());
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused/).closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() => expect(mockFetchAllLogos).toHaveBeenCalled());
+    });
+
+    it('shows "Cleanup Complete" success notification with deleted count', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.cleanupUnusedLogos).mockResolvedValue({
+        deleted_count: 3,
+        local_files_deleted: 0,
+      });
+      setupMocks(withUnused());
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused/).closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({
+            color: 'green',
+            title: 'Cleanup Complete',
+            message: expect.stringContaining('3'),
+          })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('includes local file count in success notification when files were deleted', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.cleanupUnusedLogos).mockResolvedValue({
+        deleted_count: 5,
+        local_files_deleted: 2,
+      });
+      setupMocks(withUnused());
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused/).closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({
+            message: expect.stringContaining('2 local files'),
+          })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('shows "Cleanup Failed" error notification when cleanup rejects', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.cleanupUnusedLogos).mockRejectedValue(new Error('Server error'));
+      setupMocks(withUnused());
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused/).closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({ color: 'red', title: 'Cleanup Failed' })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes the cleanup dialog on cancel', () => {
+      setupMocks(withUnused());
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused/).closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-cancel'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Name filter (debounced) ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('name filter (debounced)', () => {
+    it('reflects the typed value in the filter input immediately', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      const input = screen.getByPlaceholderText('Filter by name...');
+      fireEvent.change(input, { target: { value: 'sports' } });
+      expect(input).toHaveValue('sports');
+    });
+
+    it('does not pass filter value to getFilteredLogos immediately after typing', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos).mockClear();
+
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByPlaceholderText('Filter by name...'), {
+        target: { value: 'sports' },
+      });
+
+      expect(LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos).not.toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.anything(),
+        'sports',
+        expect.anything()
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('passes filter value to getFilteredLogos after the 300ms debounce fires', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos).mockClear();
+
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByPlaceholderText('Filter by name...'), {
+        target: { value: 'sports' },
+      });
+
+      await waitFor(
+        () =>
+          expect(LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+            expect.anything(),
+            'sports',
+            expect.anything()
+          ),
+        { timeout: 600 }
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Usage filter ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('usage filter', () => {
+    it('calls getFilteredLogos with "used" when filter is changed to "Used only"', () => {
+      const logos = { 1: makeLogo() };
+      setupMocks({ logos });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos).mockClear();
+
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId('usage-select'), { target: { value: 'used' } });
+
+      expect(LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(logos, '', 'used');
+    });
+
+    it('calls getFilteredLogos with "unused" when filter is changed to "Unused only"', () => {
+      const logos = { 1: makeLogo() };
+      setupMocks({ logos });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos).mockClear();
+
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId('usage-select'), { target: { value: 'unused' } });
+
+      expect(LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(logos, '', 'unused');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column cell renderers ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('column cell renderers', () => {
+    it('renders the preview image with cache_url as src and /logo.png as fallback', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ cache_url: '/cached/test.png', name: 'My Logo' });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.accessorKey === 'cache_url');
+      const { getByAltText } = render(
+        col.cell({ getValue: () => logo.cache_url, row: { original: logo } })
+      );
+
+      expect(getByAltText('My Logo')).toHaveAttribute('src', '/cached/test.png');
+      expect(getByAltText('My Logo')).toHaveAttribute('data-fallback', '/logo.png');
+    });
+
+    it('renders the logo name in the name column', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ name: 'Channel 4 Logo' });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.accessorKey === 'name');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => logo.name }));
+      expect(getByText('Channel 4 Logo')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders an "Unused" badge when channel_count is 0', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ channel_count: 0 });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.accessorKey === 'channel_count');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => 0, row: { original: logo } }));
+      expect(getByText('Unused')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders a usage label badge when channel_count is > 0', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ channel_count: 2, channel_names: ['Channel: HBO', 'Channel: CNN'] });
+      vi.mocked(LogosTableUtils.generateUsageLabel).mockReturnValue('2 channels');
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.accessorKey === 'channel_count');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => 2, row: { original: logo } }));
+      expect(getByText('2 channels')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the URL text in the URL column', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ url: 'http://example.com/logo.png' });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.accessorKey === 'url');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => logo.url }));
+      expect(getByText('http://example.com/logo.png')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders external link icon for http URLs', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ url: 'http://example.com/logo.png' });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.accessorKey === 'url');
+      const { getByTestId } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => logo.url }));
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-external-link')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render external link icon for non-http URLs', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ url: '/data/logos/test.png' });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.accessorKey === 'url');
+      const { queryByTestId } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => logo.url }));
+      expect(queryByTestId('icon-external-link')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('opens URL in a new tab when external link button is clicked', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ url: 'http://example.com/logo.png' });
+      setupMocks({ logos: { 1: logo } });
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+
+      const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.accessorKey === 'url');
+      const { getByTestId } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => logo.url }));
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-external-link').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(window.open).toHaveBeenCalledWith('http://example.com/logo.png', '_blank');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Pagination controls ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('pagination controls', () => {
+    it('updates pagination when page size is changed', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId('native-select'), { target: { value: '50' } });
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('pagination')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows "Page Size" label', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<LogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Page Size')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+});
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diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/M3UsTable.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/M3UsTable.test.jsx
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index 00000000..f0f44a66
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/M3UsTable.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,1260 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor, act } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../store/playlists', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/warnings', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── Hook mocks ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../hooks/useLocalStorage', () => ({
+  default: vi.fn(() => ['default', vi.fn()]),
+}));
+
+// ── Utility mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js', () => ({
+  useDateTimeFormat: vi.fn(() => ({
+    fullDateFormat: 'MM/DD/YYYY',
+    fullDateTimeFormat: 'MM/DD/YYYY HH:mm',
+  })),
+  format: vi.fn((val) => `formatted:${val}`),
+  diff: vi.fn(() => 30),
+  getNow: vi.fn(() => '2024-06-01T12:00:00Z'),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../utils/tables/M3UsTableUtils.js', () => ({
+  deletePlaylist: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  getExpirationInfo: vi.fn(() => ({ color: 'green.5', label: '30d left' })),
+  getExpirationTooltip: vi.fn(() => 'expiration-tooltip'),
+  getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({
+    count: 0,
+    sample_names: [],
+  }),
+  getSortedPlaylists: vi.fn((playlists) =>
+    playlists.filter((p) => p.locked === false)
+  ),
+  getStatusColor: vi.fn(() => 'green.5'),
+  getStatusContent: vi.fn(() => ({ type: 'default', label: 'Idle' })),
+  formatStatusText: vi.fn((s) =>
+    s ? s.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + s.slice(1) : 'Unknown'
+  ),
+  refreshPlaylist: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  updatePlaylist: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../M3uTableUtils.jsx', () => ({
+  makeHeaderCellRenderer: vi.fn(() => (header) => (
+    <span data-testid={`header-${header.id}`}>
+      {header.column.columnDef.header}
+    </span>
+  )),
+  makeSortingChangeHandler: vi.fn(() => vi.fn()),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../helpers', () => ({
+  TableHelper: {
+    defaultProperties: { mantineTableProps: { striped: true } },
+  },
+}));
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../forms/M3U', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose, m3uAccount }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="m3u-form">
+        <span data-testid="m3u-form-account">{m3uAccount?.name ?? 'new'}</span>
+        <button data-testid="m3u-form-close" onClick={() => onClose(null)}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+        <button
+          data-testid="m3u-form-close-with-playlist"
+          onClick={() => onClose({ id: 99, name: 'New Playlist' })}
+        >
+          Close with playlist
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../ServerGroupsManagerModal', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="server-groups-modal">
+        <button data-testid="server-groups-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../components/ConfirmationDialog', () => ({
+  default: ({
+    opened,
+    onClose,
+    onConfirm,
+    title,
+    message,
+    confirmLabel,
+    cancelLabel,
+    loading,
+  }) =>
+    opened ? (
+      <div data-testid="confirmation-dialog">
+        <div data-testid="confirm-title">{title}</div>
+        <div data-testid="confirm-message">
+          {typeof message === 'string' ? message : 'rich-message'}
+        </div>
+        <button
+          data-testid="confirm-cancel"
+          onClick={onClose}
+          disabled={loading}
+        >
+          {cancelLabel}
+        </button>
+        <button data-testid="confirm-ok" onClick={onConfirm} disabled={loading}>
+          {confirmLabel}
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../CustomTable', () => ({
+  CustomTable: () => <div data-testid="custom-table" />,
+  useTable: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Mantine core ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  ActionIcon: ({ children, onClick, disabled, color }) => (
+    <button data-testid="action-icon" data-color={color} onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled}>
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Box: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Button: ({ children, onClick, leftSection, disabled, loading }) => (
+    <button data-testid="button" onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled || loading}>
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Flex: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Paper: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Switch: ({ checked, onChange }) => (
+    <input
+      data-testid="active-switch"
+      type="checkbox"
+      checked={checked ?? false}
+      onChange={onChange}
+    />
+  ),
+  Text: ({ children, size, c, fw, style }) => (
+    <span data-testid="text" data-size={size} data-color={c} data-fw={fw} style={style}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  Tooltip: ({ children, label }) => (
+    <div data-tooltip={typeof label === 'string' ? label : 'tooltip'}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+  useMantineTheme: vi.fn(() => ({
+    palette: { background: { paper: '#1a1a1a' } },
+    colors: { red: { 6: '#fa5252' }, green: { 6: '#40c057' } },
+  })),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  // Icons used by M3UsTable
+  RefreshCcw: () => <svg data-testid="icon-refresh" />,
+  SquareMinus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-minus" />,
+  SquarePen: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-pen" />,
+  SquarePlus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-plus" />,
+  // Icons required by src/config/navigation.js (pulled in via store/auth)
+  Blocks: () => <svg />,
+  ChartLine: () => <svg />,
+  Database: () => <svg />,
+  Download: () => <svg />,
+  FileImage: () => <svg />,
+  LayoutGrid: () => <svg />,
+  ListOrdered: () => <svg />,
+  Logs: () => <svg />,
+  MonitorCog: () => <svg />,
+  Package: () => <svg />,
+  Play: () => <svg />,
+  PlugZap: () => <svg />,
+  Settings: () => <svg />,
+  User: () => <svg />,
+  Video: () => <svg />,
+  Webhook: () => <svg />,
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import usePlaylistsStore from '../../../store/playlists';
+import useWarningsStore from '../../../store/warnings';
+import useLocalStorage from '../../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
+import * as M3UsTableUtils from '../../../utils/tables/M3UsTableUtils.js';
+import * as DateTimeUtils from '../../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js';
+import { useTable } from '../CustomTable';
+import M3UTable from '../M3UsTable';
+
+// ── Factories ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const makePlaylist = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  id: 1,
+  name: 'Test M3U',
+  account_type: 'M3U',
+  server_url: 'http://example.com/playlist.m3u',
+  file_path: null,
+  status: 'success',
+  last_message: 'Loaded 500 streams',
+  max_streams: 5,
+  profiles: [],
+  is_active: true,
+  locked: false,
+  updated_at: '2024-01-01T12:00:00Z',
+  earliest_expiration: '2024-12-01T00:00:00Z',
+  all_expirations: [],
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+let capturedTableOptions = null;
+
+const setupMocks = ({
+  playlists = [makePlaylist()],
+  refreshProgress = {},
+  editPlaylistId = null,
+  isWarningSuppressed = vi.fn(() => false),
+  suppressWarning = vi.fn(),
+  tableSize = 'default',
+} = {}) => {
+  const mockSetRefreshProgress = vi.fn();
+  const mockSetEditPlaylistId = vi.fn();
+
+  vi.mocked(usePlaylistsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({
+      playlists,
+      refreshProgress,
+      setRefreshProgress: mockSetRefreshProgress,
+      editPlaylistId,
+      setEditPlaylistId: mockSetEditPlaylistId,
+    })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useWarningsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ isWarningSuppressed, suppressWarning })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useLocalStorage).mockReturnValue([tableSize, vi.fn()]);
+
+  vi.mocked(useTable).mockImplementation((opts) => {
+    capturedTableOptions = opts;
+    return { getRowModel: () => ({ rows: [] }), getHeaderGroups: () => [] };
+  });
+
+  return { mockSetRefreshProgress, mockSetEditPlaylistId };
+};
+
+const getCol = (keyOrId) =>
+  capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+    (c) => c.accessorKey === keyOrId || c.id === keyOrId
+  );
+
+const makeRowCtx = (playlist) => ({
+  row: { id: String(playlist.id), original: playlist },
+  cell: { column: { id: 'actions', columnDef: {} }, getValue: vi.fn() },
+});
+
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// Tests
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+describe('M3UTable', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    capturedTableOptions = null;
+    vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.deletePlaylist).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.refreshPlaylist).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.updatePlaylist).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount).mockResolvedValue({
+      count: 0,
+      sample_names: [],
+    });
+    vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent).mockReturnValue({ type: 'default', label: 'Idle' });
+    vi.mocked(DateTimeUtils.format).mockImplementation((val) => `formatted:${val}`);
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders the "M3U Accounts" heading', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('M3U Accounts')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the "Add M3U" button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add M3U')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the custom table', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-table')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render the M3U form on initial load', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('m3u-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('filters out locked playlists from the table data', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        playlists: [
+          makePlaylist({ id: 1, name: 'Unlocked', locked: false }),
+          makePlaylist({ id: 2, name: 'Locked', locked: true }),
+        ],
+      });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data.every((p) => p.locked === false)).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('places active playlists before inactive ones', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        playlists: [
+          makePlaylist({ id: 1, name: 'Inactive', is_active: false }),
+          makePlaylist({ id: 2, name: 'Active', is_active: true }),
+        ],
+      });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data[0].name).toBe('Active');
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data[1].name).toBe('Inactive');
+    });
+
+    it('sorts playlists alphabetically within the same active group', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        playlists: [
+          makePlaylist({ id: 1, name: 'Zebra', is_active: true }),
+          makePlaylist({ id: 2, name: 'Alpha', is_active: true }),
+        ],
+      });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data[0].name).toBe('Alpha');
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data[1].name).toBe('Zebra');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Add M3U ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Add M3U', () => {
+    it('opens M3UForm with no account when "Add M3U" is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add M3U'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('m3u-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('m3u-form-account')).toHaveTextContent('new');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the form when onClose(null) is called', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add M3U'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('m3u-form-close'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('m3u-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('keeps form open and updates playlist when onClose receives a new playlist', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add M3U'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('m3u-form-close-with-playlist'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('m3u-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('m3u-form-account')).toHaveTextContent('New Playlist');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Edit playlist via RowActions ───────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('edit playlist via RowActions', () => {
+    it('opens M3UForm populated with the playlist when edit icon is clicked', () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ name: 'My M3U' });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(playlist);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('m3u-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('m3u-form-account')).toHaveTextContent('My M3U');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the form after editing when onClose(null) is called', () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ name: 'My M3U' });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(playlist);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('m3u-form-close'));
+
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('m3u-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── editPlaylistId (from notifications) ───────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('editPlaylistId from store', () => {
+    it('auto-opens M3UForm for the matching playlist', () => {
+      const playlists = [makePlaylist({ id: 42, name: 'Notification Playlist' })];
+      setupMocks({ playlists, editPlaylistId: 42 });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('m3u-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('m3u-form-account')).toHaveTextContent('Notification Playlist');
+    });
+
+    it('calls setEditPlaylistId(null) after handling editPlaylistId', () => {
+      const playlists = [makePlaylist({ id: 42 })];
+      const { mockSetEditPlaylistId } = setupMocks({ playlists, editPlaylistId: 42 });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(mockSetEditPlaylistId).toHaveBeenCalledWith(null);
+    });
+
+    it('does not open form when editPlaylistId does not match any playlist', () => {
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [makePlaylist({ id: 1 })], editPlaylistId: 999 });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('m3u-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Refresh playlist ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('refresh playlist', () => {
+    it('calls setRefreshProgress with initializing state immediately', async () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1 });
+      const { mockSetRefreshProgress } = setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(playlist);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(mockSetRefreshProgress).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        1,
+        expect.objectContaining({ action: 'initializing', progress: 0 })
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls refreshPlaylist with the playlist id', async () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1 });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(playlist);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(M3UsTableUtils.refreshPlaylist).toHaveBeenCalledWith(1)
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('sets error progress when refreshPlaylist rejects', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.refreshPlaylist).mockRejectedValue(new Error('fail'));
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1 });
+      const { mockSetRefreshProgress } = setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(playlist);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(mockSetRefreshProgress).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          1,
+          expect.objectContaining({ action: 'error', status: 'error' })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('disables the refresh button when playlist is inactive', () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1, is_active: false });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(playlist);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('enables the refresh button when playlist is active', () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1, is_active: true });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(playlist);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-refresh').closest('button')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Delete playlist ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('delete playlist', () => {
+    const openDeleteDialog = async (playlist) => {
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(playlist);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      await waitFor(() => screen.getByTestId('confirmation-dialog'));
+    };
+
+    it('opens "Confirm M3U Account Deletion" dialog', async () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist();
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      await openDeleteDialog(playlist);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent(
+        'Confirm M3U Account Deletion'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('shows rich message content in the dialog', async () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ name: 'My Channel List' });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      await openDeleteDialog(playlist);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-message')).toHaveTextContent('rich-message');
+    });
+
+    it('calls deletePlaylist with the correct id on confirm', async () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 7 });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      await openDeleteDialog(playlist);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(M3UsTableUtils.deletePlaylist).toHaveBeenCalledWith(7)
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes the dialog after confirming delete', async () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist();
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      await openDeleteDialog(playlist);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument()
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes dialog on cancel without calling deletePlaylist', async () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist();
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      await openDeleteDialog(playlist);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-cancel'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.deletePlaylist).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('skips dialog and deletes directly when warning suppressed and 0 auto-channels', async () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist], isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => true) });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(playlist);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(M3UsTableUtils.deletePlaylist).toHaveBeenCalledWith(5)
+      );
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('opens dialog when warning suppressed but auto-channels count > 0', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount).mockResolvedValue({
+        count: 3,
+        sample_names: ['Ch 1'],
+      });
+      const playlist = makePlaylist();
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist], isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => true) });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      await openDeleteDialog(playlist);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('opens dialog when auto-channel count fetch fails', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount).mockRejectedValue(
+        new Error('Network error')
+      );
+      const playlist = makePlaylist();
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist], isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => true) });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      await openDeleteDialog(playlist);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirmation-dialog')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not throw when deletePlaylist rejects', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.deletePlaylist).mockRejectedValue(new Error('server error'));
+      const playlist = makePlaylist();
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      await openDeleteDialog(playlist);
+      await expect(
+        act(async () => fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok')))
+      ).resolves.not.toThrow();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Toggle active ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('toggle active', () => {
+    const renderSwitch = (playlist) => {
+      const col = getCol('is_active');
+      return col.cell({
+        cell: { getValue: () => playlist.is_active },
+        row: { original: playlist },
+      });
+    };
+
+    it('calls updatePlaylist with is_active:false when toggling an active playlist', async () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ is_active: true });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderSwitch(playlist));
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('active-switch'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(M3UsTableUtils.updatePlaylist).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          { is_active: false },
+          playlist,
+          true
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls updatePlaylist with is_active:true when toggling an inactive playlist', async () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ is_active: false });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderSwitch(playlist));
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('active-switch'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(M3UsTableUtils.updatePlaylist).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          { is_active: true },
+          playlist,
+          true
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('does not throw when updatePlaylist rejects', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.updatePlaylist).mockRejectedValue(new Error('toggle error'));
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ is_active: true });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderSwitch(playlist));
+      await expect(
+        act(async () => fireEvent.click(getByTestId('active-switch')))
+      ).resolves.not.toThrow();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column: Type ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Type column', () => {
+    it('renders "XC" for Xtream Codes type', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('account_type').cell({ cell: { getValue: () => 'XC' } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('XC')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "M3U" for standard type', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('account_type').cell({ cell: { getValue: () => 'M3U' } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('M3U')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column: URL / File ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('URL / File column', () => {
+    it('renders server_url when present', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ server_url: 'http://example.com/list.m3u' });
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('server_url').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => playlist.server_url },
+          row: { original: playlist },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('http://example.com/list.m3u')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('falls back to file_path when server_url is empty', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ server_url: '', file_path: '/files/list.m3u' });
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('server_url').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => '' },
+          row: { original: playlist },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('/files/list.m3u')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column: Status ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Status column', () => {
+    it('returns null when status value is empty', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(getCol('status').cell({ cell: { getValue: () => null } })).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('renders formatted status text', () => {
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.formatStatusText).mockReturnValue('Success');
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('status').cell({ cell: { getValue: () => 'success' } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Success')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column: Status Message ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Status Message column', () => {
+    it('returns null when last_message is empty and no active progress', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1, status: 'idle' });
+      expect(
+        getCol('last_message').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => null },
+          row: { original: playlist },
+        })
+      ).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the last_message text for a generic status', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1, status: 'idle' });
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('last_message').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => 'Loaded 200 streams' },
+          row: { original: playlist },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Loaded 200 streams')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows progress UI when active progress (< 100) exists', () => {
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent).mockReturnValue({ type: 'initializing' });
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1 });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist], refreshProgress: { 1: { progress: 50 } } });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('last_message').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => null },
+          row: { original: playlist },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Initializing refresh...')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('bypasses progress UI when progress equals 100', () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1, status: 'success' });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist], refreshProgress: { 1: { progress: 100 } } });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('last_message').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => 'Done' },
+          row: { original: playlist },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Done')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column: Max Streams ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Max Streams column', () => {
+    const renderMaxStreams = (playlist) => {
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      return getCol('max_streams').cell({ row: { original: playlist } });
+    };
+
+    it('renders max_streams when no active profiles', () => {
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        renderMaxStreams(makePlaylist({ max_streams: 10, profiles: [] }))
+      );
+      expect(getByText('10')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "∞" when max_streams is 0 and no active profiles', () => {
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        renderMaxStreams(makePlaylist({ max_streams: 0, profiles: [] }))
+      );
+      expect(getByText('∞')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the sum of active profile max_streams', () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({
+        profiles: [
+          { name: 'P1', max_streams: 3, is_active: true },
+          { name: 'P2', max_streams: 5, is_active: true },
+        ],
+      });
+      const { getByText } = render(renderMaxStreams(playlist));
+      expect(getByText('8')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "∞" when any active profile has max_streams 0', () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({
+        profiles: [
+          { name: 'P1', max_streams: 0, is_active: true },
+          { name: 'P2', max_streams: 5, is_active: true },
+        ],
+      });
+      const { getByText } = render(renderMaxStreams(playlist));
+      expect(getByText('∞')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column: Expiration ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Expiration column', () => {
+    it('returns null when earliest_expiration is absent', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(
+        getCol('earliest_expiration').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => null },
+          row: { original: makePlaylist({ earliest_expiration: null }) },
+        })
+      ).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the expiration label from getExpirationInfo', () => {
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationInfo).mockReturnValue({
+        color: 'orange.5',
+        label: '7d left',
+      });
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('earliest_expiration').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => '2024-12-01T00:00:00Z' },
+          row: { original: makePlaylist() },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('7d left')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column: Updated ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Updated column', () => {
+    it('renders "Never" when updated_at is absent', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('updated_at').cell({ cell: { getValue: () => null } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Never')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the formatted date string when updated_at is present', () => {
+      vi.mocked(DateTimeUtils.format).mockReturnValue('formatted:2024-01-01T12:00:00Z');
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('updated_at').cell({ cell: { getValue: () => '2024-01-01T12:00:00Z' } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('formatted:2024-01-01T12:00:00Z')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── generateStatusString content types ────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('generateStatusString via status message column', () => {
+    const renderProgressCell = (contentOverride, progressData = { progress: 50 }) => {
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent).mockReturnValue(contentOverride);
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1 });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist], refreshProgress: { 1: progressData } });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      return getCol('last_message').cell({
+        cell: { getValue: () => null },
+        row: { original: playlist },
+      });
+    };
+
+    it('renders download progress with speed and time', () => {
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        renderProgressCell({
+          type: 'downloading',
+          progress: 45,
+          speed: '1.2 MB/s',
+          timeRemaining: '2m',
+        }, { progress: 45 })
+      );
+      expect(getByText(/Downloading/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(getByText('45%')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(getByText('1.2 MB/s')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders parsing progress', () => {
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        renderProgressCell({
+          type: 'parsing',
+          progress: 60,
+          elapsedTime: '5s',
+          timeRemaining: '3s',
+          streamsProcessed: '300/500',
+        }, { progress: 60 })
+      );
+      expect(getByText(/Parsing/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(getByText('60%')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders groups processing progress', () => {
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        renderProgressCell({
+          type: 'groups',
+          progress: 30,
+          elapsedTime: '2s',
+          groupsProcessed: '10/50',
+        }, { progress: 30 })
+      );
+      expect(getByText(/Processing groups/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders error message from getStatusContent', () => {
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        renderProgressCell({ type: 'error', error: 'Connection refused' })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Connection refused')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('falls back to "Unknown error occurred" when error text is absent', () => {
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        renderProgressCell({ type: 'error', error: null })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Unknown error occurred')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('returns "Idle" string when progress is 100', () => {
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent).mockReturnValue({ type: 'downloading', progress: 100 });
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1 });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist], refreshProgress: { 1: { progress: 100 } } });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      // progress === 100 → generateStatusString returns the string 'Idle'
+      const result = getCol('last_message').cell({
+        cell: { getValue: () => null },
+        row: { original: playlist },
+      });
+      // The status message cell bypasses progress when progress === 100, so
+      // generateStatusString is not called. Verify via the progress-bypass path:
+      // (this is tested via "bypasses progress UI when progress equals 100" already)
+      expect(result).toBeNull(); // last_message is null, progress=100 so falls through to null
+    });
+
+    it('renders content.label for default type', () => {
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent).mockReturnValue({ type: 'default', label: 'Queued' });
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1 });
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist], refreshProgress: { 1: { progress: 50 } } });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('last_message').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => null },
+          row: { original: playlist },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Queued')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders downloading timeRemaining when present', () => {
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        renderProgressCell({
+          type: 'downloading',
+          progress: 45,
+          speed: '1.2 MB/s',
+          timeRemaining: '30s left',
+        }, { progress: 45 })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('30s left')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders groups elapsedTime and groupsProcessed when present', () => {
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        renderProgressCell({
+          type: 'groups',
+          progress: 30,
+          elapsedTime: '4s',
+          groupsProcessed: '20/80',
+        }, { progress: 30 })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('4s')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(getByText('20/80')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders parsing elapsedTime, timeRemaining and streamsProcessed when present', () => {
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        renderProgressCell({
+          type: 'parsing',
+          progress: 60,
+          elapsedTime: '10s',
+          timeRemaining: '5s',
+          streamsProcessed: '600/1000',
+        }, { progress: 60 })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('10s')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(getByText('5s')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(getByText('600/1000')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Status Message column – error / success styling ────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Status Message column – error/success text', () => {
+    it('renders error-styled text when status is "error"', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1, status: 'error' });
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('last_message').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => 'Parse failure' },
+          row: { original: playlist },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Parse failure')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders success-styled text when status is "success"', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ id: 1, status: 'success' });
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('last_message').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => 'Loaded 500 streams' },
+          row: { original: playlist },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Loaded 500 streams')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Server Groups modal ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Server Groups modal', () => {
+    it('renders the "Server Groups" button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Server Groups')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('opens the Server Groups modal when "Server Groups" is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Server Groups'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('server-groups-modal')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('closes the Server Groups modal when onClose is called', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Server Groups'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('server-groups-close'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('server-groups-modal')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Max Streams column – inactive profiles excluded ────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Max Streams column – profile filtering', () => {
+    const renderMaxStreams = (playlist) => {
+      setupMocks({ playlists: [playlist] });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      return getCol('max_streams').cell({ row: { original: playlist } });
+    };
+
+    it('excludes inactive profiles from the sum', () => {
+      // Need 2+ active profiles to trigger the sum branch; inactive ones must be ignored
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({
+        profiles: [
+          { name: 'A1', max_streams: 3, is_active: true },
+          { name: 'A2', max_streams: 5, is_active: true },
+          { name: 'Inactive', max_streams: 100, is_active: false },
+        ],
+      });
+      const { getByText } = render(renderMaxStreams(playlist));
+      // 3 + 5 = 8, not 3 + 5 + 100 = 108
+      expect(getByText('8')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('uses playlist max_streams directly when there is exactly one active profile', () => {
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({
+        max_streams: 7,
+        profiles: [{ name: 'Solo', max_streams: 7, is_active: true }],
+      });
+      const { getByText } = render(renderMaxStreams(playlist));
+      expect(getByText('7')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Expiration column – bold label when daysLeft ≤ 7 ──────────────────────
+
+  describe('Expiration column – bold label', () => {
+    it('renders with bold weight (600) when daysLeft is 7 or less', () => {
+      vi.mocked(DateTimeUtils.diff).mockReturnValue(5);
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationInfo).mockReturnValue({
+        color: 'red.6',
+        label: '5d left',
+      });
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('earliest_expiration').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => '2024-06-06T00:00:00Z' },
+          row: { original: makePlaylist() },
+        })
+      );
+      const el = getByText('5d left');
+      // The Text mock passes `fw` as data-fw
+      expect(el).toHaveAttribute('data-fw', '600');
+    });
+
+    it('renders with normal weight (400) when daysLeft > 7', () => {
+      vi.mocked(DateTimeUtils.diff).mockReturnValue(30);
+      vi.mocked(M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationInfo).mockReturnValue({
+        color: 'green.5',
+        label: '30d left',
+      });
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('earliest_expiration').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => '2024-07-01T00:00:00Z' },
+          row: { original: makePlaylist() },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('30d left')).toHaveAttribute('data-fw', '400');
+    });
+
+    it('passes all_expirations to getExpirationTooltip', () => {
+      const expirations = ['2024-12-01', '2025-01-01'];
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const playlist = makePlaylist({ all_expirations: expirations });
+      render(
+        getCol('earliest_expiration').cell({
+          cell: { getValue: () => '2024-12-01T00:00:00Z' },
+          row: { original: playlist },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationTooltip).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expirations,
+        expect.any(String),
+        expect.any(String)
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Table structure (useTable options) ────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('table structure', () => {
+    it('passes enablePagination: false to useTable', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.enablePagination).toBe(false);
+    });
+
+    it('passes enableRowVirtualization: true to useTable', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.enableRowVirtualization).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('passes enableRowSelection: false to useTable', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.enableRowSelection).toBe(false);
+    });
+
+    it('passes renderTopToolbar: false to useTable', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.renderTopToolbar).toBe(false);
+    });
+
+    it('passes manualSorting: true to useTable', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.manualSorting).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('passes allRowIds as the playlist ids', () => {
+      const playlists = [
+        makePlaylist({ id: 10, name: 'A' }),
+        makePlaylist({ id: 20, name: 'B' }),
+      ];
+      setupMocks({ playlists });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.allRowIds).toEqual(
+        expect.arrayContaining([10, 20])
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('actions column size is 75 in compact mode', () => {
+      setupMocks({ tableSize: 'compact' });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const actionsCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.id === 'actions');
+      expect(actionsCol.size).toBe(75);
+    });
+
+    it('actions column size is 100 in default mode', () => {
+      setupMocks({ tableSize: 'default' });
+      render(<M3UTable />);
+      const actionsCol = capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.id === 'actions');
+      expect(actionsCol.size).toBe(100);
+    });
+  });
+});
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diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/M3uTableUtils.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/M3uTableUtils.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..7ad3a002
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/M3uTableUtils.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,229 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { render, screen, fireEvent } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import {
+  makeHeaderCellRenderer,
+  makeSortingChangeHandler,
+} from '../M3uTableUtils';
+
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  Center: ({ children }) => <div data-testid="center">{children}</div>,
+  Group: ({ children }) => <div data-testid="group">{children}</div>,
+  Text: ({ children, size, name }) => (
+    <span data-testid="text" data-size={size} data-name={name}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  ArrowUpDown: (props) => (
+    <svg data-testid="icon-arrow-up-down" onClick={props.onClick} />
+  ),
+  ArrowUpNarrowWide: (props) => (
+    <svg data-testid="icon-arrow-up-narrow-wide" onClick={props.onClick} />
+  ),
+  ArrowDownWideNarrow: (props) => (
+    <svg data-testid="icon-arrow-down-wide-narrow" onClick={props.onClick} />
+  ),
+}));
+
+// ── Helpers ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/** Build a minimal header object that matches what TanStack Table provides */
+const makeHeader = ({ id = 'name', label = 'Name', sortable = true } = {}) => ({
+  id,
+  column: {
+    columnDef: {
+      header: label,
+      sortable,
+    },
+  },
+});
+
+// ── makeHeaderCellRenderer ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+describe('makeHeaderCellRenderer', () => {
+  describe('with no active sort', () => {
+    const sorting = [];
+    let onSortingChange;
+    let renderHeader;
+
+    beforeEach(() => {
+      onSortingChange = vi.fn();
+      renderHeader = makeHeaderCellRenderer(sorting, onSortingChange);
+    });
+
+    it('renders the column label text', () => {
+      render(renderHeader(makeHeader({ label: 'Channel' })));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('text')).toHaveTextContent('Channel');
+    });
+
+    it('renders the neutral ArrowUpDown icon when no sort is active', () => {
+      render(renderHeader(makeHeader()));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-arrow-up-down')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render a sort icon when column is not sortable', () => {
+      render(renderHeader(makeHeader({ sortable: false })));
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByTestId('icon-arrow-up-down')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByTestId('icon-arrow-up-narrow-wide')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByTestId('icon-arrow-down-wide-narrow')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('calls onSortingChange with the header id when icon is clicked', () => {
+      render(renderHeader(makeHeader({ id: 'title' })));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-arrow-up-down'));
+      expect(onSortingChange).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
+      expect(onSortingChange).toHaveBeenCalledWith('title');
+    });
+
+    it('sets the data-name attribute on the Text element to the header id', () => {
+      render(renderHeader(makeHeader({ id: 'status' })));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('text')).toHaveAttribute('data-name', 'status');
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('when sorting asc on the current column (desc: false)', () => {
+    it('renders ArrowUpNarrowWide icon', () => {
+      const sorting = [{ id: 'name', desc: false }];
+      const renderHeader = makeHeaderCellRenderer(sorting, vi.fn());
+      render(renderHeader(makeHeader({ id: 'name' })));
+      expect(
+        screen.getByTestId('icon-arrow-up-narrow-wide')
+      ).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render ArrowDownWideNarrow or ArrowUpDown', () => {
+      const sorting = [{ id: 'name', desc: false }];
+      const renderHeader = makeHeaderCellRenderer(sorting, vi.fn());
+      render(renderHeader(makeHeader({ id: 'name' })));
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByTestId('icon-arrow-down-wide-narrow')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByTestId('icon-arrow-up-down')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('when sorting desc on the current column (desc: true)', () => {
+    it('renders ArrowDownWideNarrow icon', () => {
+      const sorting = [{ id: 'name', desc: true }];
+      const renderHeader = makeHeaderCellRenderer(sorting, vi.fn());
+      render(renderHeader(makeHeader({ id: 'name' })));
+      expect(
+        screen.getByTestId('icon-arrow-down-wide-narrow')
+      ).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render ArrowUpNarrowWide or ArrowUpDown', () => {
+      const sorting = [{ id: 'name', desc: true }];
+      const renderHeader = makeHeaderCellRenderer(sorting, vi.fn());
+      render(renderHeader(makeHeader({ id: 'name' })));
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByTestId('icon-arrow-up-narrow-wide')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(
+        screen.queryByTestId('icon-arrow-up-down')
+      ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('when a different column is sorted', () => {
+    it('renders the neutral ArrowUpDown icon for the unsorted column', () => {
+      const sorting = [{ id: 'status', desc: false }];
+      const renderHeader = makeHeaderCellRenderer(sorting, vi.fn());
+      render(renderHeader(makeHeader({ id: 'name' })));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-arrow-up-down')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+});
+
+// ── makeSortingChangeHandler ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+describe('makeSortingChangeHandler', () => {
+  let setSorting;
+  let onDataSort;
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    setSorting = vi.fn();
+    onDataSort = vi.fn();
+  });
+
+  describe('first click on a new column', () => {
+    it('sets ascending sort (desc: false)', () => {
+      const handler = makeSortingChangeHandler([], setSorting, onDataSort);
+      handler('name');
+      expect(setSorting).toHaveBeenCalledWith([{ id: 'name', desc: false }]);
+    });
+
+    it('calls onDataSort with the column and desc: false', () => {
+      const handler = makeSortingChangeHandler([], setSorting, onDataSort);
+      handler('name');
+      expect(onDataSort).toHaveBeenCalledWith('name', false);
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('second click on the same column (currently asc)', () => {
+    it('sets descending sort (desc: true)', () => {
+      const sorting = [{ id: 'name', desc: false }];
+      const handler = makeSortingChangeHandler(sorting, setSorting, onDataSort);
+      handler('name');
+      expect(setSorting).toHaveBeenCalledWith([{ id: 'name', desc: true }]);
+    });
+
+    it('calls onDataSort with the column and desc: true', () => {
+      const sorting = [{ id: 'name', desc: false }];
+      const handler = makeSortingChangeHandler(sorting, setSorting, onDataSort);
+      handler('name');
+      expect(onDataSort).toHaveBeenCalledWith('name', true);
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('third click on the same column (currently desc) → clears sort', () => {
+    it('sets sorting to an empty array', () => {
+      const sorting = [{ id: 'name', desc: true }];
+      const handler = makeSortingChangeHandler(sorting, setSorting, onDataSort);
+      handler('name');
+      expect(setSorting).toHaveBeenCalledWith([]);
+    });
+
+    it('does NOT call onDataSort when sorting is cleared', () => {
+      const sorting = [{ id: 'name', desc: true }];
+      const handler = makeSortingChangeHandler(sorting, setSorting, onDataSort);
+      handler('name');
+      expect(onDataSort).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('switching to a different column while another is sorted', () => {
+    it('resets to ascending sort on the new column', () => {
+      const sorting = [{ id: 'status', desc: true }];
+      const handler = makeSortingChangeHandler(sorting, setSorting, onDataSort);
+      handler('name');
+      expect(setSorting).toHaveBeenCalledWith([{ id: 'name', desc: false }]);
+    });
+
+    it('calls onDataSort with the new column and desc: false', () => {
+      const sorting = [{ id: 'status', desc: true }];
+      const handler = makeSortingChangeHandler(sorting, setSorting, onDataSort);
+      handler('name');
+      expect(onDataSort).toHaveBeenCalledWith('name', false);
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('always calls setSorting', () => {
+    it('calls setSorting exactly once per handler invocation', () => {
+      const handler = makeSortingChangeHandler([], setSorting, onDataSort);
+      handler('title');
+      expect(setSorting).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/OutputProfilesTable.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/OutputProfilesTable.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..47e66324
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/OutputProfilesTable.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,524 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor, act } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../store/outputProfiles', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── Hook mocks ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../hooks/useLocalStorage', () => ({
+  default: vi.fn(() => ['default', vi.fn()]),
+}));
+
+// ── Utility mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../utils/tables/OutputProfilesTableUtils.js', () => ({
+  deleteOutputProfile: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  updateOutputProfile: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+}));
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../forms/OutputProfile', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose, profile }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="output-profile-form">
+        <span data-testid="form-profile-name">{profile?.name ?? 'new'}</span>
+        <button data-testid="form-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../CustomTable', () => ({
+  CustomTable: () => <div data-testid="custom-table" />,
+  useTable: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Mantine core ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  ActionIcon: ({ children, onClick, disabled, color }) => (
+    <button
+      data-testid="action-icon"
+      data-color={color}
+      onClick={onClick}
+      disabled={disabled}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Box: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Button: ({ children, onClick, leftSection, disabled, loading }) => (
+    <button data-testid="button" onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled || loading}>
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Center: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Flex: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Paper: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Stack: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Switch: ({ checked, onChange, disabled }) => (
+    <input
+      data-testid="active-switch"
+      type="checkbox"
+      checked={checked ?? false}
+      onChange={onChange}
+      disabled={disabled}
+    />
+  ),
+  Text: ({ children, size, style }) => (
+    <span data-testid="text" data-size={size} style={style}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  Tooltip: ({ children, label }) => (
+    <div data-tooltip={label}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+  useMantineTheme: vi.fn(() => ({
+    palette: { background: { paper: '#1a1a1a' } },
+  })),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  Eye: () => <svg data-testid="icon-eye" />,
+  EyeOff: () => <svg data-testid="icon-eye-off" />,
+  SquareMinus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-minus" />,
+  SquarePen: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-pen" />,
+  SquarePlus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-plus" />,
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import useOutputProfilesStore from '../../../store/outputProfiles';
+import useLocalStorage from '../../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
+import * as OutputProfilesTableUtils from '../../../utils/tables/OutputProfilesTableUtils.js';
+import { useTable } from '../CustomTable';
+import OutputProfiles from '../OutputProfilesTable';
+
+// ── Factories ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const makeProfile = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  id: 1,
+  name: 'Test Profile',
+  command: 'ffmpeg',
+  parameters: '-c:v copy',
+  is_active: true,
+  locked: false,
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+let capturedTableOptions = null;
+
+const setupMocks = ({
+  profiles = [makeProfile()],
+  tableSize = 'default',
+} = {}) => {
+  vi.mocked(useOutputProfilesStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ profiles })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useLocalStorage).mockReturnValue([tableSize, vi.fn()]);
+
+  vi.mocked(useTable).mockImplementation((opts) => {
+    capturedTableOptions = opts;
+    return {
+      getRowModel: () => ({ rows: [] }),
+      getHeaderGroups: () => [],
+    };
+  });
+};
+
+const getCol = (keyOrId) =>
+  capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+    (c) => c.accessorKey === keyOrId || c.id === keyOrId
+  );
+
+const makeRowCtx = (profile) => ({
+  row: { id: String(profile.id), original: profile },
+  cell: { column: { id: 'actions', columnDef: {} }, getValue: vi.fn(() => undefined) },
+});
+
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// Tests
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+describe('OutputProfiles', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    capturedTableOptions = null;
+    vi.mocked(OutputProfilesTableUtils.deleteOutputProfile).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(OutputProfilesTableUtils.updateOutputProfile).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders the "Add Output Profile" button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add Output Profile')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the hide/show inactive toggle button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the custom table', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-table')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render the form on initial load', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('output-profile-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('passes all unlocked+active profiles to useTable when hideInactive is false', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        profiles: [
+          makeProfile({ id: 1, name: 'Active', is_active: true }),
+          makeProfile({ id: 2, name: 'Inactive', is_active: false }),
+        ],
+      });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(2);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Add Output Profile ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Add Output Profile', () => {
+    it('opens the form with no profile when "Add Output Profile" is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add Output Profile'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('output-profile-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('form-profile-name')).toHaveTextContent('new');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the form when onClose is called', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add Output Profile'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('form-close'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('output-profile-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Edit Output Profile (RowActions) ───────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('edit profile via RowActions', () => {
+    it('opens the form populated with the profile when edit icon is clicked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ name: 'My Profile' });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('output-profile-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('form-profile-name')).toHaveTextContent('My Profile');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the form after editing when onClose is called', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ name: 'My Profile' });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('form-close'));
+
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('output-profile-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('edit button is disabled when profile is locked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ locked: true });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('edit button is enabled when profile is not locked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ locked: false });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Delete Output Profile (RowActions) ────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('delete profile via RowActions', () => {
+    it('calls deleteOutputProfile with the profile id when delete icon is clicked', async () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ id: 7 });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(OutputProfilesTableUtils.deleteOutputProfile).toHaveBeenCalledWith(7)
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('delete button is disabled when profile is locked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ locked: true });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('delete button is enabled when profile is not locked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ locked: false });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('does not throw when deleteOutputProfile rejects', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(OutputProfilesTableUtils.deleteOutputProfile).mockRejectedValue(
+        new Error('server error')
+      );
+      const profile = makeProfile({ id: 1 });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      await expect(
+        act(async () => fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')))
+      ).resolves.not.toThrow();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Toggle active (is_active Switch) ──────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('toggle profile is_active', () => {
+    const renderSwitch = (profile) => {
+      const col = getCol('is_active');
+      return col.cell({
+        cell: { getValue: () => profile.is_active },
+        row: { original: profile },
+      });
+    };
+
+    it('calls updateOutputProfile with is_active toggled to false', async () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ is_active: true });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderSwitch(profile));
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('active-switch'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(OutputProfilesTableUtils.updateOutputProfile).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({ id: profile.id, is_active: false })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls updateOutputProfile with is_active toggled to true', async () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ is_active: false });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderSwitch(profile));
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('active-switch'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(OutputProfilesTableUtils.updateOutputProfile).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({ id: profile.id, is_active: true })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('switch is disabled when profile is locked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ locked: true });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderSwitch(profile));
+      expect(getByTestId('active-switch')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('switch is enabled when profile is not locked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ locked: false });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderSwitch(profile));
+      expect(getByTestId('active-switch')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Hide inactive toggle ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('hide inactive toggle', () => {
+    it('shows Eye icon when hideInactive is false (default)', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('icon-eye-off')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows EyeOff icon after the toggle is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      const toggleBtn = screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button');
+      fireEvent.click(toggleBtn);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye-off')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('icon-eye')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows Eye icon again after toggling twice', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      const toggleBtn = screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button');
+      fireEvent.click(toggleBtn);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye-off').closest('button'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('excludes inactive profiles from table data when hideInactive is true', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        profiles: [
+          makeProfile({ id: 1, name: 'Active', is_active: true }),
+          makeProfile({ id: 2, name: 'Inactive', is_active: false }),
+        ],
+      });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(1);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data[0].name).toBe('Active');
+    });
+
+    it('restores all profiles when hideInactive is turned back off', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        profiles: [
+          makeProfile({ id: 1, name: 'Active', is_active: true }),
+          makeProfile({ id: 2, name: 'Inactive', is_active: false }),
+        ],
+      });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+
+      const toggleBtn = screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button');
+      fireEvent.click(toggleBtn); // hide inactive
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye-off').closest('button')); // show all
+
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(2);
+    });
+
+    it('does not filter already-active profiles when hideInactive is true', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        profiles: [
+          makeProfile({ id: 1, is_active: true }),
+          makeProfile({ id: 2, is_active: true }),
+        ],
+      });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button'));
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(2);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column: Name ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Name column', () => {
+    it('renders the profile name', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      const col = getCol('name');
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        col.cell({ cell: { getValue: () => 'My Profile' } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('My Profile')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column: Command ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Command column', () => {
+    it('renders the command value', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      const col = getCol('command');
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        col.cell({ cell: { getValue: () => 'ffmpeg' } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('ffmpeg')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column: Parameters ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Parameters column', () => {
+    it('renders the parameters value', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      const col = getCol('parameters');
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        col.cell({ cell: { getValue: () => '-c:v copy -preset fast' } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('-c:v copy -preset fast')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Store reactivity ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('store reactivity', () => {
+    it('passes store profiles directly to the table data', () => {
+      const profiles = [
+        makeProfile({ id: 1, name: 'Alpha' }),
+        makeProfile({ id: 2, name: 'Beta' }),
+      ];
+      setupMocks({ profiles });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(2);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data.map((p) => p.name)).toEqual(['Alpha', 'Beta']);
+    });
+
+    it('passes an empty array to the table when no profiles exist', () => {
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [] });
+      render(<OutputProfiles />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(0);
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/StreamProfilesTable.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/StreamProfilesTable.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e13db683
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/StreamProfilesTable.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,540 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── API mock ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../api', () => ({
+  default: {
+    deleteStreamProfile: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  },
+}));
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../store/streamProfiles', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/settings', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── Hook mocks ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../hooks/useLocalStorage', () => ({
+  default: vi.fn(() => ['default', vi.fn()]),
+}));
+
+// ── Utility mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../utils/notificationUtils.js', () => ({
+  showNotification: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../utils/forms/StreamProfileUtils.js', () => ({
+  updateStreamProfile: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+}));
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../forms/StreamProfile', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose, profile }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="stream-profile-form">
+        <span data-testid="form-profile-name">{profile?.name ?? 'new'}</span>
+        <button data-testid="form-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../CustomTable', () => ({
+  CustomTable: () => <div data-testid="custom-table" />,
+  useTable: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Mantine core ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  ActionIcon: ({ children, onClick, disabled, color }) => (
+    <button
+      data-testid="action-icon"
+      data-color={color}
+      onClick={onClick}
+      disabled={disabled}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Box: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Button: ({ children, onClick, leftSection, disabled, loading }) => (
+    <button data-testid="button" onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled || loading}>
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Center: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Flex: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Paper: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Stack: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Switch: ({ checked, onChange, disabled }) => (
+    <input
+      data-testid="active-switch"
+      type="checkbox"
+      checked={checked ?? false}
+      onChange={onChange}
+      disabled={disabled}
+    />
+  ),
+  Text: ({ children, name }) => (
+    <span data-testid="text" data-name={name}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  Tooltip: ({ children, label }) => (
+    <div data-tooltip={label}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+  useMantineTheme: vi.fn(() => ({
+    palette: { background: { paper: '#1a1a1a' } },
+  })),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  Eye: () => <svg data-testid="icon-eye" />,
+  EyeOff: () => <svg data-testid="icon-eye-off" />,
+  SquareMinus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-minus" />,
+  SquarePen: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-pen" />,
+  SquarePlus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-plus" />,
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import useStreamProfilesStore from '../../../store/streamProfiles';
+import useSettingsStore from '../../../store/settings';
+import { useTable } from '../CustomTable';
+import { showNotification } from '../../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
+import { updateStreamProfile } from '../../../utils/forms/StreamProfileUtils.js';
+import API from '../../../api';
+import StreamProfiles from '../StreamProfilesTable';
+
+// ── Factories ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const makeProfile = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  id: 1,
+  name: 'Test Profile',
+  command: 'ffmpeg',
+  parameters: '-c copy',
+  is_active: true,
+  locked: false,
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+let capturedTableOptions = null;
+
+const setupMocks = ({
+  profiles = [makeProfile()],
+  defaultProfileId = 99,
+} = {}) => {
+  vi.mocked(useStreamProfilesStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ profiles })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useSettingsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ settings: { default_stream_profile: defaultProfileId } })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useTable).mockImplementation((opts) => {
+    capturedTableOptions = opts;
+    return {
+      getRowModel: () => ({ rows: [] }),
+      getHeaderGroups: () => [],
+    };
+  });
+};
+
+const getCol = (keyOrId) =>
+  capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+    (c) => c.accessorKey === keyOrId || c.id === keyOrId
+  );
+
+const makeRowCtx = (profile) => ({
+  row: { id: String(profile.id), original: profile },
+  cell: {
+    column: { id: 'actions', columnDef: {} },
+    getValue: vi.fn(() => undefined),
+  },
+});
+
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// Tests
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+describe('StreamProfiles', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    capturedTableOptions = null;
+    vi.mocked(API.deleteStreamProfile).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(updateStreamProfile).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders the "Add Stream Profile" button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add Stream Profile')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the hide/show inactive toggle button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the custom table', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-table')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render the form on initial load', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('stream-profile-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('passes all profiles to useTable when hideInactive is false', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        profiles: [
+          makeProfile({ id: 1, name: 'Active', is_active: true }),
+          makeProfile({ id: 2, name: 'Inactive', is_active: false }),
+        ],
+      });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(2);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Add Stream Profile ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Add Stream Profile', () => {
+    it('opens the form with no profile when "Add Stream Profile" is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add Stream Profile'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('stream-profile-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('form-profile-name')).toHaveTextContent('new');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the form when onClose is called', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add Stream Profile'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('form-close'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('stream-profile-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Edit profile via RowActions ────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('edit profile via RowActions', () => {
+    it('opens the form populated with the profile when edit icon is clicked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ name: 'My Profile' });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('stream-profile-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('form-profile-name')).toHaveTextContent('My Profile');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the form after editing when onClose is called', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ name: 'My Profile' });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('form-close'));
+
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('stream-profile-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('edit button is disabled when profile is locked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ locked: true });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('edit button is enabled when profile is not locked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ locked: false });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Delete profile via RowActions ──────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('delete profile via RowActions', () => {
+    it('calls API.deleteStreamProfile with the profile id when delete icon is clicked', async () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ id: 7 });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(API.deleteStreamProfile).toHaveBeenCalledWith(7)
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('shows a notification and does NOT call API when deleting the default profile', async () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile], defaultProfileId: 5 });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({
+            title: 'Cannot delete default stream-profile',
+            color: 'red.5',
+          })
+        )
+      );
+      expect(API.deleteStreamProfile).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('delete button is disabled when profile is locked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ locked: true });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('delete button is enabled when profile is not locked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ locked: false });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(profile);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Toggle profile is_active ───────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('toggle profile is_active', () => {
+    const renderSwitch = (profile) => {
+      const col = getCol('is_active');
+      return col.cell({
+        cell: { getValue: () => profile.is_active },
+        row: { original: profile },
+      });
+    };
+
+    it('calls updateStreamProfile with is_active toggled to false', async () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ is_active: true });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderSwitch(profile));
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('active-switch'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(updateStreamProfile).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          profile.id,
+          expect.objectContaining({ id: profile.id, is_active: false })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls updateStreamProfile with is_active toggled to true', async () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ is_active: false });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderSwitch(profile));
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('active-switch'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(updateStreamProfile).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          profile.id,
+          expect.objectContaining({ id: profile.id, is_active: true })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('switch is disabled when profile is locked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ locked: true });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderSwitch(profile));
+      expect(getByTestId('active-switch')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('switch is enabled when profile is not locked', () => {
+      const profile = makeProfile({ locked: false });
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [profile] });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderSwitch(profile));
+      expect(getByTestId('active-switch')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Hide inactive toggle ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('hide inactive toggle', () => {
+    it('shows Eye icon when hideInactive is false (default)', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('icon-eye-off')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows EyeOff icon after the toggle is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye-off')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('icon-eye')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows Eye icon again after toggling twice', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      const btn = screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button');
+      fireEvent.click(btn);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye-off').closest('button'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('excludes inactive profiles from table data when hideInactive is true', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        profiles: [
+          makeProfile({ id: 1, is_active: true }),
+          makeProfile({ id: 2, is_active: false }),
+        ],
+      });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button'));
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(1);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data[0].id).toBe(1);
+    });
+
+    it('restores all profiles when hideInactive is turned back off', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        profiles: [
+          makeProfile({ id: 1, is_active: true }),
+          makeProfile({ id: 2, is_active: false }),
+        ],
+      });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button'));
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(1);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye-off').closest('button'));
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(2);
+    });
+
+    it('does not filter already-active profiles when hideInactive is true', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        profiles: [
+          makeProfile({ id: 1, is_active: true }),
+          makeProfile({ id: 2, is_active: true }),
+        ],
+      });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button'));
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(2);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column cell renderers ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Name column', () => {
+    it('renders the profile name', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      const col = getCol('name');
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        col.cell({ cell: { getValue: () => 'My Encoder' } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('My Encoder')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('Command column', () => {
+    it('renders the command value', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      const col = getCol('command');
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        col.cell({ cell: { getValue: () => 'ffmpeg' } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('ffmpeg')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('Parameters column', () => {
+    it('renders the parameters value inside a Tooltip', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      const col = getCol('parameters');
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        col.cell({ cell: { getValue: () => '-c copy -f mpegts' } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('-c copy -f mpegts')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Store reactivity ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('store reactivity', () => {
+    it('passes store profiles directly to the table data', () => {
+      const profiles = [
+        makeProfile({ id: 1, name: 'P1' }),
+        makeProfile({ id: 2, name: 'P2' }),
+        makeProfile({ id: 3, name: 'P3' }),
+      ];
+      setupMocks({ profiles });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(3);
+    });
+
+    it('passes an empty array to the table when no profiles exist', () => {
+      setupMocks({ profiles: [] });
+      render(<StreamProfiles />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(0);
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/StreamsTable.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/StreamsTable.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..84554ca7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/StreamsTable.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,833 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../store/playlists', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/channels', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/settings', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/useVideoStore', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/channelsTable', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/warnings', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/streamsTable', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── Hook mocks ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../hooks/useLocalStorage', () => ({
+  default: vi.fn(() => [{}, vi.fn()]),
+}));
+
+// ── Router mock ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('react-router-dom', () => ({
+  useNavigate: vi.fn(() => vi.fn()),
+}));
+
+// ── Utility mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../utils', () => ({
+  copyToClipboard: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  useDebounce: vi.fn((value) => value),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../utils/notificationUtils.js', () => ({
+  showNotification: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../utils/components/FloatingVideoUtils.js', () => ({
+  buildLiveStreamUrl: vi.fn((path) => path),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js', () => ({
+  requeryChannels: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../utils/tables/StreamsTableUtils.js', () => ({
+  addStreamsToChannel: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  appendFetchPageParams: vi.fn(),
+  createChannelFromStream: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  createChannelsFromStreamsAsync: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ task_id: 'task-1', stream_count: 1 }),
+  deleteStream: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  deleteStreams: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  getAllStreamIds: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue([]),
+  getChannelNumberValue: vi.fn((mode) => mode === 'provider' ? null : 1),
+  getChannelProfileIds: vi.fn((profileIds) => profileIds),
+  getFilterParams: vi.fn(() => new URLSearchParams()),
+  getStatsTooltip: vi.fn(() => ({ compactDisplay: '1080p', tooltipContent: '1920x1080' })),
+  getStreamFilterOptions: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ groups: [], m3u_accounts: [] }),
+  getStreams: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue([]),
+  queryStreamsTable: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ count: 5, results: [] }),
+  requeryStreams: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+}));
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../forms/Stream', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose, stream }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="stream-form">
+        <span data-testid="form-stream-name">{stream?.name ?? 'new'}</span>
+        <button data-testid="form-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../ConfirmationDialog', () => ({
+  default: ({ opened, onClose, onConfirm, title, message, confirmLabel, cancelLabel, loading }) =>
+    opened ? (
+      <div data-testid="confirm-dialog">
+        <span data-testid="confirm-title">{title}</span>
+        <span data-testid="confirm-message">{typeof message === 'string' ? message : 'message'}</span>
+        <button data-testid="confirm-ok" onClick={onConfirm} disabled={loading}>
+          {confirmLabel}
+        </button>
+        <button data-testid="confirm-cancel" onClick={onClose}>
+          {cancelLabel}
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../modals/CreateChannelModal', () => ({
+  default: ({ opened, onClose, onConfirm }) =>
+    opened ? (
+      <div data-testid="create-channel-modal">
+        <button data-testid="create-channel-confirm" onClick={onConfirm}>
+          Confirm
+        </button>
+        <button data-testid="create-channel-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../CustomTable', () => ({
+  CustomTable: () => <div data-testid="custom-table" />,
+  useTable: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Mantine core ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  ActionIcon: ({ children, onClick, disabled }) => (
+    <button data-testid="action-icon" onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled}>
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Box: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Button: ({ children, onClick, leftSection, disabled, loading }) => (
+    <button data-testid="button" onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled || loading}>
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Card: ({ children, style }) => (
+    <div data-testid="card" style={style}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+  Center: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Divider: ({ label }) => <hr data-label={label} />,
+  Flex: ({ children, style }) => (
+    <div style={style}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+  Group: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  LoadingOverlay: ({ visible }) => visible ? <div data-testid="loading-overlay" /> : null,
+  Menu: Object.assign(
+    ({ children }) => <div data-testid="menu">{children}</div>,
+    {
+      Target: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+      Dropdown: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+      Label: ({ children }) => <div data-testid="menu-label">{children}</div>,
+      Item: ({ children, onClick, leftSection }) => (
+        <button data-testid="menu-item" onClick={onClick}>
+          {leftSection}
+          {children}
+        </button>
+      ),
+      Divider: () => <hr />,
+    }
+  ),
+  MenuDivider: () => <hr />,
+  MenuDropdown: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  MenuItem: ({ children, onClick, leftSection }) => (
+    <button data-testid="menu-item" onClick={onClick}>
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  MenuLabel: ({ children }) => <div data-testid="menu-label">{children}</div>,
+  MenuTarget: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  MultiSelect: ({ onChange, value, data }) => (
+    <select data-testid="multi-select" onChange={(e) => onChange && onChange([e.target.value])} value={value}>
+      {(data || []).map((d) => (
+        <option key={d.value ?? d} value={d.value ?? d}>{d.label ?? d}</option>
+      ))}
+    </select>
+  ),
+  NativeSelect: ({ onChange, value, data }) => (
+    <select data-testid="native-select" onChange={onChange} value={value}>
+      {(data || []).map((d) => (
+        <option key={d} value={d}>{d}</option>
+      ))}
+    </select>
+  ),
+  Pagination: ({ total, value, onChange }) => (
+    <div data-testid="pagination">
+      <button data-testid="page-prev" onClick={() => onChange && onChange(value - 1)} disabled={value <= 1}>
+        Prev
+      </button>
+      <span data-testid="page-current">{value}</span>
+      <button data-testid="page-next" onClick={() => onChange && onChange(value + 1)} disabled={value >= total}>
+        Next
+      </button>
+    </div>
+  ),
+  Paper: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Stack: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Text: ({ children, style }) => (
+    <span data-testid="text" style={style}>{children}</span>
+  ),
+  TextInput: ({ onChange, value, placeholder }) => (
+    <input
+      data-testid="text-input"
+      onChange={onChange}
+      value={value ?? ''}
+      placeholder={placeholder}
+    />
+  ),
+  Title: ({ children, style }) => <h3 style={style}>{children}</h3>,
+  Tooltip: ({ children, label }) => (
+    <div data-tooltip={label}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+  UnstyledButton: ({ children, onClick }) => (
+    <button data-testid="unstyled-button" onClick={onClick}>{children}</button>
+  ),
+  useMantineTheme: vi.fn(() => ({
+    tailwind: { blue: { 6: '#3b82f6' }, green: { 5: '#22c55e' }, yellow: { 3: '#fde047' } },
+    palette: { background: { paper: '#1a1a1a' } },
+    colors: {},
+  })),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  ArrowDownWideNarrow: () => <svg data-testid="icon-arrow-down" />,
+  ArrowUpDown: () => <svg data-testid="icon-arrow-up-down" />,
+  ArrowUpNarrowWide: () => <svg data-testid="icon-arrow-up" />,
+  Copy: () => <svg data-testid="icon-copy" />,
+  EllipsisVertical: () => <svg data-testid="icon-ellipsis" />,
+  Eye: () => <svg data-testid="icon-eye" />,
+  EyeOff: () => <svg data-testid="icon-eye-off" />,
+  Filter: () => <svg data-testid="icon-filter" />,
+  ListPlus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-list-plus" />,
+  RotateCcw: () => <svg data-testid="icon-rotate-ccw" />,
+  Search: () => <svg data-testid="icon-search" />,
+  Square: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square" />,
+  SquareCheck: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-check" />,
+  SquareMinus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-minus" />,
+  SquarePlus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-plus" />,
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import usePlaylistsStore from '../../../store/playlists';
+import useChannelsStore from '../../../store/channels';
+import useSettingsStore from '../../../store/settings';
+import useVideoStore from '../../../store/useVideoStore';
+import useChannelsTableStore from '../../../store/channelsTable';
+import useWarningsStore from '../../../store/warnings';
+import useStreamsTableStore from '../../../store/streamsTable';
+import useLocalStorage from '../../../hooks/useLocalStorage';
+import { useNavigate } from 'react-router-dom';
+import { useTable } from '../CustomTable';
+import * as StreamsTableUtils from '../../../utils/tables/StreamsTableUtils.js';
+import StreamsTable from '../StreamsTable';
+
+// ── Factories ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const makeStream = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  id: 1,
+  name: 'Test Stream',
+  url: 'http://example.com/stream',
+  stream_hash: 'abc123',
+  channel_group: 'group-1',
+  m3u_account: 10,
+  tvg_id: 'tvg-1',
+  stream_stats: null,
+  is_custom: true,
+  is_stale: false,
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+let capturedTableOptions = null;
+
+const DEFAULT_PAGINATION = { pageIndex: 0, pageSize: 50 };
+const DEFAULT_SORTING = [{ id: 'name', desc: false }];
+
+const setupMocks = ({
+  streams = [makeStream()],
+  pageCount = 1,
+  totalCount = 1,
+  allQueryIds = [1],
+  pagination = DEFAULT_PAGINATION,
+  sorting = DEFAULT_SORTING,
+  selectedStreamIds = [],
+  playlists = [{ id: 10, name: 'My M3U' }],
+  channelGroups = { 'group-1': { name: 'Sports' } },
+  expandedChannelId = null,
+  selectedChannelIds = [],
+  channelProfiles = {},
+  isWarningSuppressed = vi.fn(() => false),
+  suppressWarning = vi.fn(),
+  envMode = 'production',
+  showVideo = vi.fn(),
+  isVisible = false,
+  tableSize = null,
+} = {}) => {
+  vi.mocked(useStreamsTableStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({
+      streams,
+      pageCount,
+      totalCount,
+      allQueryIds,
+      pagination,
+      sorting,
+      selectedStreamIds,
+      setAllQueryIds: vi.fn(),
+      setPagination: vi.fn(),
+      setSorting: vi.fn(),
+      setSelectedStreamIds: vi.fn(),
+    })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(usePlaylistsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ playlists, fetchPlaylists: vi.fn(), isLoading: false })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useChannelsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({
+      channelGroups,
+      fetchChannelGroups: vi.fn(),
+      profiles: channelProfiles,
+      selectedProfileId: '0',
+    })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useSettingsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ environment: { env_mode: envMode } })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useVideoStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ showVideo, isVisible })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useChannelsTableStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({
+      expandedChannelId,
+      selectedChannelIds,
+      channels: [],
+    })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useWarningsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ suppressWarning, isWarningSuppressed })
+  );
+
+  // useLocalStorage: first call is column-sizing, second is column-visibility
+  vi.mocked(useLocalStorage)
+    .mockReturnValueOnce([{}, vi.fn()])    // streams-table-column-sizing
+    .mockReturnValueOnce([tableSize, vi.fn()]); // streams-table-column-visibility
+
+  vi.mocked(useTable).mockImplementation((opts) => {
+    capturedTableOptions = opts;
+    return {
+      getRowModel: () => ({ rows: [] }),
+      getHeaderGroups: () => [],
+      setSelectedTableIds: vi.fn(),
+      tableSize: tableSize ?? 'default',
+    };
+  });
+};
+
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// Tests
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+describe('StreamsTable', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    capturedTableOptions = null;
+
+    vi.mocked(StreamsTableUtils.queryStreamsTable).mockResolvedValue({ count: 5, results: [] });
+    vi.mocked(StreamsTableUtils.getAllStreamIds).mockResolvedValue([]);
+    vi.mocked(StreamsTableUtils.getStreamFilterOptions).mockResolvedValue({
+      groups: [],
+      m3u_accounts: [],
+    });
+    vi.mocked(StreamsTableUtils.deleteStream).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(StreamsTableUtils.deleteStreams).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(StreamsTableUtils.addStreamsToChannel).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+    vi.mocked(StreamsTableUtils.requeryStreams).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders the "Streams" heading', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Streams')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the "Create Stream" button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Create Stream')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the "Delete" button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Delete')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the "Add to Channel" button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add to Channel')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "Create Channel (0)" button when no streams are selected', () => {
+      setupMocks({ selectedStreamIds: [] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Create Channel (0)')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "Create Channels (N)" button when multiple streams are selected', () => {
+      setupMocks({ selectedStreamIds: [1, 2] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Create Channels (2)')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render the stream form on initial load', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('stream-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows getting-started card when totalCount is 0', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(StreamsTableUtils.queryStreamsTable).mockResolvedValue({ count: 0, results: [] });
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 0, streams: [] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(screen.getByText('Getting started')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('renders the custom table when totalCount > 0', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 5, streams: [makeStream()] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-table')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('loading overlay is not visible after data finishes loading', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 5, streams: [makeStream()] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      // After the initial fetch resolves, the overlay is hidden
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(screen.queryByTestId('loading-overlay')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Stream form (Create/Edit) ──────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Create Stream modal', () => {
+    it('opens the stream form with no stream when "Create Stream" is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Create Stream'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('stream-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('form-stream-name')).toHaveTextContent('new');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the stream form when onClose is called', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Create Stream'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('form-close'));
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(screen.queryByTestId('stream-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('calls requeryStreams after form is closed', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Create Stream'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('form-close'));
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(StreamsTableUtils.requeryStreams).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Delete button state ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('"Delete" button', () => {
+    it('is disabled when no streams are selected', () => {
+      setupMocks({ selectedStreamIds: [] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      const deleteBtn = screen.getByText('Delete').closest('button');
+      expect(deleteBtn).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('is enabled when streams are selected', () => {
+      setupMocks({ selectedStreamIds: [1] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      const deleteBtn = screen.getByText('Delete').closest('button');
+      expect(deleteBtn).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── "Add to Channel" button state ──────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('"Add to Channel" button', () => {
+    it('is disabled when no streams are selected', () => {
+      setupMocks({ selectedStreamIds: [] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      const btn = screen.getByText('Add to Channel').closest('button');
+      expect(btn).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('is disabled when streams selected but no target channel', () => {
+      setupMocks({ selectedStreamIds: [1], expandedChannelId: null, selectedChannelIds: [] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      const btn = screen.getByText('Add to Channel').closest('button');
+      expect(btn).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('is enabled when streams selected and target channel exists', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        selectedStreamIds: [1],
+        expandedChannelId: 42,
+      });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      const btn = screen.getByText('Add to Channel').closest('button');
+      expect(btn).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Single delete confirmation dialog ─────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('single stream delete', () => {
+    it('opens ConfirmationDialog when delete is clicked and warning is not suppressed', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        selectedStreamIds: [1],
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Delete'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-dialog')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent('Confirm Bulk Stream Deletion');
+    });
+
+    it('calls deleteStreams when delete is confirmed', async () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        selectedStreamIds: [1],
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Delete'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(StreamsTableUtils.deleteStreams).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('closes the dialog after confirming delete', async () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        selectedStreamIds: [1],
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Delete'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('closes the dialog on Cancel', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        selectedStreamIds: [1],
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Delete'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-cancel'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('skips the dialog and calls deleteStreams directly when warning is suppressed', async () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        selectedStreamIds: [1, 2],
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => true),
+      });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Delete'));
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(StreamsTableUtils.deleteStreams).toHaveBeenCalled();
+        expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── "Create Channel" button and modal ─────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Create Channel modal', () => {
+    it('opens CreateChannelModal when "Create Channel" is clicked with 1+ streams selected and warning not suppressed', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        selectedStreamIds: [1, 2],
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Create Channels (2)'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('create-channel-modal')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('closes CreateChannelModal when Close is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        selectedStreamIds: [1, 2],
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Create Channels (2)'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('create-channel-close'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('create-channel-modal')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('calls createChannelsFromStreamsAsync when modal is confirmed', async () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        selectedStreamIds: [1, 2],
+        isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false),
+      });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Create Channels (2)'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('create-channel-confirm'));
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(StreamsTableUtils.createChannelsFromStreamsAsync).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('"Create Channel" button is disabled when no streams selected', () => {
+      setupMocks({ selectedStreamIds: [] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      const btn = screen.getByText('Create Channel (0)').closest('button');
+      expect(btn).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Getting started card navigation ───────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('getting started card', () => {
+    const renderEmpty = async () => {
+      vi.mocked(StreamsTableUtils.queryStreamsTable).mockResolvedValue({ count: 0, results: [] });
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 0, streams: [] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => screen.getByText('Getting started'));
+    };
+
+    it('shows "Add M3U" button', async () => {
+      await renderEmpty();
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add M3U')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows "Add Individual Stream" button', async () => {
+      await renderEmpty();
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add Individual Stream')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('navigates to /sources when "Add M3U" is clicked', async () => {
+      const mockNavigate = vi.fn();
+      vi.mocked(useNavigate).mockReturnValue(mockNavigate);
+      await renderEmpty();
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add M3U'));
+      expect(mockNavigate).toHaveBeenCalledWith('/sources');
+    });
+
+    it('opens stream form when "Add Individual Stream" is clicked', async () => {
+      await renderEmpty();
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add Individual Stream'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('stream-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Pagination ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('pagination', () => {
+    it('renders pagination controls when totalCount > 0', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 5, streams: [makeStream()] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(screen.getByTestId('pagination')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('renders current page number', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 5, streams: [makeStream()], pagination: { pageIndex: 0, pageSize: 50 } });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(screen.getByTestId('page-current')).toHaveTextContent('1');
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('renders native select for page size', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 5, streams: [makeStream()] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(screen.getByTestId('native-select')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column visibility (Table Settings menu) ────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('column visibility toggle menu', () => {
+    it('renders "Toggle Columns" label in the settings menu', () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 5, streams: [makeStream()] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      // Menu label is always rendered even in collapsed state due to mock
+      expect(screen.getByText('Toggle Columns')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders all column toggle menu items', () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 5, streams: [makeStream()] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Name')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('Group')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('M3U')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('TVG-ID')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByText('Stats')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── useTable integration ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('useTable integration', () => {
+    it('passes stream data to useTable', async () => {
+      const streams = [makeStream({ id: 1 }), makeStream({ id: 2 })];
+      setupMocks({ streams, totalCount: 2 });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(2);
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('passes manualPagination: true to useTable', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 5, streams: [makeStream()] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(capturedTableOptions.manualPagination).toBe(true);
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('passes manualSorting: true to useTable', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 5, streams: [makeStream()] });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(capturedTableOptions.manualSorting).toBe(true);
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('passes pagination state to useTable', async () => {
+      const pagination = { pageIndex: 2, pageSize: 25 };
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 5, streams: [makeStream()], pagination });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(capturedTableOptions.state.pagination).toEqual(pagination);
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Initial data fetch ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('initial data fetch', () => {
+    it('calls queryStreamsTable on mount', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(StreamsTableUtils.queryStreamsTable).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('calls getAllStreamIds on mount', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(StreamsTableUtils.getAllStreamIds).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('calls getStreamFilterOptions on mount', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(StreamsTableUtils.getStreamFilterOptions).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('calls onReady callback once data is loaded', async () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      const onReady = vi.fn();
+      render(<StreamsTable onReady={onReady} />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(onReady).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── "Add to Channel" action ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('"Add to Channel" action', () => {
+    it('calls addStreamsToChannel with selected streams', async () => {
+      const stream = makeStream({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({
+        streams: [stream],
+        selectedStreamIds: [5],
+        expandedChannelId: 42,
+      });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add to Channel'));
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(StreamsTableUtils.addStreamsToChannel).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          42,
+          undefined,
+          expect.arrayContaining([expect.objectContaining({ id: 5 })])
+        );
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── handleWatchStream ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('handleWatchStream (via row actions)', () => {
+    it('calls buildLiveStreamUrl and showVideo via the actions cell renderer', async () => {
+      const mockShowVideo = vi.fn();
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 5, streams: [makeStream()], showVideo: mockShowVideo });
+      render(<StreamsTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => expect(capturedTableOptions).not.toBeNull());
+
+      const actionsCell = capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns?.actions;
+      expect(actionsCell).toBeDefined();
+
+      // Render the actions cell to get the StreamRowActions component
+      const row = {
+        original: makeStream({ stream_hash: 'hash-abc', name: 'My Stream' }),
+      };
+      const cell = { column: { id: 'actions' } };
+
+      // The actions renderer returns a StreamRowActions element; find Preview Stream button
+      const { getByText } = render(actionsCell({ cell, row }));
+      fireEvent.click(getByText('Preview Stream'));
+      expect(mockShowVideo).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/UserAgentsTable.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/UserAgentsTable.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..906bb0e6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/UserAgentsTable.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,348 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── API mock ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../api', () => ({
+  default: {
+    deleteUserAgent: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  },
+}));
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../store/userAgents', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/settings', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── Hook mocks ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../hooks/useLocalStorage', () => ({
+  default: vi.fn(() => ['default', vi.fn()]),
+}));
+
+// ── Utility mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../utils/notificationUtils.js', () => ({
+  showNotification: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../forms/UserAgent', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose, userAgent }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="user-agent-form">
+        <span data-testid="form-ua-name">{userAgent?.name ?? 'new'}</span>
+        <button data-testid="form-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../CustomTable', () => ({
+  CustomTable: () => <div data-testid="custom-table" />,
+  useTable: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Mantine core ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  ActionIcon: ({ children, onClick, disabled, color }) => (
+    <button
+      data-testid="action-icon"
+      data-color={color}
+      onClick={onClick}
+      disabled={disabled}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Box: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Button: ({ children, onClick, leftSection, disabled, loading }) => (
+    <button data-testid="button" onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled || loading}>
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Center: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Flex: ({ children }) => <div>{children}</div>,
+  Paper: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Stack: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Text: ({ children, name }) => (
+    <span data-testid="text" data-name={name}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  Tooltip: ({ children, label }) => (
+    <div data-tooltip={label}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  Check: ({ color }) => <svg data-testid="icon-check" data-color={color} />,
+  SquareMinus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-minus" />,
+  SquarePen: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-pen" />,
+  SquarePlus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-plus" />,
+  X: ({ color }) => <svg data-testid="icon-x" data-color={color} />,
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import useUserAgentsStore from '../../../store/userAgents';
+import useSettingsStore from '../../../store/settings';
+import { useTable } from '../CustomTable';
+import { showNotification } from '../../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
+import API from '../../../api';
+import UserAgentsTable from '../UserAgentsTable';
+
+// ── Factories ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const makeUA = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  id: 1,
+  name: 'Chrome Default',
+  user_agent: 'Mozilla/5.0 Chrome/120',
+  description: 'Standard Chrome UA',
+  is_active: true,
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+let capturedTableOptions = null;
+
+const setupMocks = ({
+  userAgents = [makeUA()],
+  defaultUserAgentId = 99,
+} = {}) => {
+  vi.mocked(useUserAgentsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ userAgents })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useSettingsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ settings: { default_user_agent: defaultUserAgentId } })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useTable).mockImplementation((opts) => {
+    capturedTableOptions = opts;
+    return {
+      getRowModel: () => ({ rows: [] }),
+      getHeaderGroups: () => [],
+    };
+  });
+};
+
+const makeRowCtx = (ua) => ({
+  row: { id: String(ua.id), original: ua },
+  cell: {
+    column: { id: 'actions', columnDef: {} },
+    getValue: vi.fn(() => undefined),
+  },
+});
+
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// Tests
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+describe('UserAgentsTable', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    capturedTableOptions = null;
+    vi.mocked(API.deleteUserAgent).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders the "Add User-Agent" button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add User-Agent')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the custom table', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-table')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render the form on initial load', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('user-agent-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('passes all userAgents to useTable as data', () => {
+      const uas = [makeUA({ id: 1 }), makeUA({ id: 2 })];
+      setupMocks({ userAgents: uas });
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(2);
+    });
+
+    it('passes an empty array when no userAgents exist', () => {
+      setupMocks({ userAgents: [] });
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toHaveLength(0);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Add User-Agent ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Add User-Agent', () => {
+    it('opens the form with no user-agent when "Add User-Agent" is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add User-Agent'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('user-agent-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('form-ua-name')).toHaveTextContent('new');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the form when onClose is called', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add User-Agent'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('form-close'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('user-agent-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Edit via RowActions ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('edit user-agent via RowActions', () => {
+    it('opens the form populated with the user-agent when edit icon is clicked', () => {
+      const ua = makeUA({ name: 'Firefox UA' });
+      setupMocks({ userAgents: [ua] });
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(ua);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('user-agent-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('form-ua-name')).toHaveTextContent('Firefox UA');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the form after editing when onClose is called', () => {
+      const ua = makeUA({ name: 'Firefox UA' });
+      setupMocks({ userAgents: [ua] });
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(ua);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('form-close'));
+
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('user-agent-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Delete via RowActions (single) ─────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('delete user-agent via RowActions (single id)', () => {
+    it('calls API.deleteUserAgent with the user-agent id', async () => {
+      const ua = makeUA({ id: 7 });
+      setupMocks({ userAgents: [ua] });
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(ua);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(API.deleteUserAgent).toHaveBeenCalledWith(7)
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('shows a notification and does NOT call API when deleting the default user-agent', async () => {
+      const ua = makeUA({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ userAgents: [ua], defaultUserAgentId: 5 });
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+
+      const { row, cell } = makeRowCtx(ua);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        capturedTableOptions.bodyCellRenderFns.actions({ cell, row })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({
+            title: 'Cannot delete default user-agent',
+            color: 'red.5',
+          })
+        )
+      );
+      expect(API.deleteUserAgent).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Active column cell renderer ────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('is_active column cell renderer', () => {
+    const renderIsActiveCell = (value) => {
+      const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'is_active'
+      );
+      return col.cell({ cell: { getValue: () => value } });
+    };
+
+    it('renders Check icon when is_active is true', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderIsActiveCell(true));
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-check')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders X icon when is_active is false', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+
+      const { getByTestId } = render(renderIsActiveCell(false));
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-x')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── user_agent column cell renderer ───────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('user_agent column cell renderer', () => {
+    it('renders the user_agent string', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+
+      const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'user_agent'
+      );
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        col.cell({ cell: { getValue: () => 'Mozilla/5.0 Safari/537' } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Mozilla/5.0 Safari/537')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── description column cell renderer ──────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('description column cell renderer', () => {
+    it('renders the description string', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+
+      const col = capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+        (c) => c.accessorKey === 'description'
+      );
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        col.cell({ cell: { getValue: () => 'A custom user agent' } })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('A custom user agent')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── store reactivity ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('store reactivity', () => {
+    it('passes allRowIds derived from userAgent ids to useTable', () => {
+      const uas = [makeUA({ id: 10 }), makeUA({ id: 20 }), makeUA({ id: 30 })];
+      setupMocks({ userAgents: uas });
+      render(<UserAgentsTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.allRowIds).toEqual([10, 20, 30]);
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/UsersTable.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/UsersTable.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..c972fd81
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/UsersTable.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,674 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── API mock ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../api', () => ({
+  default: {
+    deleteUser: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  },
+}));
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../store/users', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/channels', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/auth', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+vi.mock('../../../store/warnings', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── Hook mocks ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../hooks/useLocalStorage', () => ({
+  default: vi.fn(() => ['default', vi.fn()]),
+}));
+
+// ── Utility mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js', () => ({
+  useDateTimeFormat: vi.fn(),
+  format: vi.fn((val) => `formatted:${val}`),
+}));
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../forms/User', () => ({
+  default: ({ isOpen, onClose, user }) =>
+    isOpen ? (
+      <div data-testid="user-form">
+        <span data-testid="form-user-name">{user?.username ?? 'new'}</span>
+        <button data-testid="form-close" onClick={onClose}>
+          Close
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../ConfirmationDialog', () => ({
+  default: ({ opened, onClose, onConfirm, title, loading, confirmLabel, cancelLabel }) =>
+    opened ? (
+      <div data-testid="confirm-dialog">
+        <span data-testid="confirm-title">{title}</span>
+        <button data-testid="confirm-ok" onClick={onConfirm} disabled={loading}>
+          {confirmLabel}
+        </button>
+        <button data-testid="confirm-cancel" onClick={onClose}>
+          {cancelLabel}
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../CustomTable', () => ({
+  CustomTable: () => <div data-testid="custom-table" />,
+  useTable: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Mantine core ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  ActionIcon: ({ children, onClick, disabled, color }) => (
+    <button
+      data-testid="action-icon"
+      data-color={color}
+      onClick={onClick}
+      disabled={disabled}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Badge: ({ children, color }) => (
+    <span data-testid="badge" data-color={color}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  Box: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Button: ({ children, onClick, leftSection, disabled, loading }) => (
+    <button data-testid="button" onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled || loading}>
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Flex: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Group: ({ children, style }) => (
+    <div style={style}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+  LoadingOverlay: ({ visible }) => visible ? <div data-testid="loading-overlay" /> : null,
+  Paper: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Stack: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Text: ({ children, style, name }) => (
+    <span data-testid="text" data-name={name} style={style}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  Tooltip: ({ children, label }) => (
+    <div data-tooltip={label}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+  useMantineTheme: vi.fn(() => ({
+    tailwind: {
+      yellow: { 3: '#fde047' },
+      red: { 6: '#dc2626' },
+      green: { 5: '#22c55e' },
+    },
+  })),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  Eye: () => <svg data-testid="icon-eye" />,
+  EyeOff: () => <svg data-testid="icon-eye-off" />,
+  SquareMinus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-minus" />,
+  SquarePen: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-pen" />,
+  SquarePlus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-plus" />,
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import useUsersStore from '../../../store/users';
+import useChannelsStore from '../../../store/channels';
+import useAuthStore from '../../../store/auth';
+import useWarningsStore from '../../../store/warnings';
+import { useDateTimeFormat, format } from '../../../utils/dateTimeUtils.js';
+import { useTable } from '../CustomTable';
+import API from '../../../api';
+import { USER_LEVELS, USER_LEVEL_LABELS } from '../../../constants';
+import UsersTable from '../UsersTable';
+
+// ── Factories ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const makeUser = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  id: 1,
+  username: 'testuser',
+  first_name: 'Test',
+  last_name: 'User',
+  email: 'test@example.com',
+  user_level: USER_LEVELS.STANDARD,
+  date_joined: '2024-01-15T10:00:00Z',
+  last_login: '2024-06-01T12:00:00Z',
+  custom_properties: { xc_password: 'secret123' },
+  channel_profiles: [],
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+const makeAdminUser = (overrides = {}) =>
+  makeUser({ id: 99, username: 'admin', user_level: USER_LEVELS.ADMIN, ...overrides });
+
+let capturedTableOptions = null;
+
+const setupMocks = ({
+  users = [makeUser()],
+  authUser = makeAdminUser(),
+  profiles = { 10: { id: 10, name: 'HD Profile' } },
+  isWarningSuppressed = vi.fn(() => false),
+  suppressWarning = vi.fn(),
+} = {}) => {
+  vi.mocked(useUsersStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ users })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useChannelsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ profiles })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useAuthStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ user: authUser })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useWarningsStore).mockImplementation((sel) =>
+    sel({ isWarningSuppressed, suppressWarning })
+  );
+
+  vi.mocked(useDateTimeFormat).mockReturnValue({
+    fullDateFormat: 'MM/DD/YYYY',
+    fullDateTimeFormat: 'MM/DD/YYYY HH:mm',
+  });
+
+  vi.mocked(useTable).mockImplementation((opts) => {
+    capturedTableOptions = opts;
+    return {
+      getRowModel: () => ({ rows: [] }),
+      getHeaderGroups: () => [],
+    };
+  });
+};
+
+const getActionsCell = () =>
+  capturedTableOptions.columns.find((c) => c.id === 'actions');
+
+const getCol = (key) =>
+  capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+    (c) => c.accessorKey === key || c.id === key
+  );
+
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// Tests
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+describe('UsersTable', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    capturedTableOptions = null;
+    vi.mocked(API.deleteUser).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders the "Users" heading', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Users')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the "Add User" button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add User')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the custom table', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-table')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render the user form on initial load', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('user-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render the confirmation dialog on initial load', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('passes users sorted by id to useTable', () => {
+      const users = [
+        makeUser({ id: 3, username: 'c' }),
+        makeUser({ id: 1, username: 'a' }),
+        makeUser({ id: 2, username: 'b' }),
+      ];
+      setupMocks({ users });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data.map((u) => u.id)).toEqual([1, 2, 3]);
+    });
+
+    it('passes allRowIds derived from user ids', () => {
+      const users = [makeUser({ id: 1 }), makeUser({ id: 2 })];
+      setupMocks({ users });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.allRowIds).toEqual([1, 2]);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── "Add User" button state ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('"Add User" button access control', () => {
+    it('is enabled for admin users', () => {
+      setupMocks({ authUser: makeAdminUser() });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add User').closest('button')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('is disabled for non-admin users', () => {
+      setupMocks({ authUser: makeUser({ user_level: USER_LEVELS.STANDARD }) });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('Add User').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Add / Edit User form ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Add User form', () => {
+    it('opens the form with no user when "Add User" is clicked', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add User'));
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('user-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('form-user-name')).toHaveTextContent('new');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the form when onClose is called', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Add User'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('form-close'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('user-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('Edit user via actions column', () => {
+    it('opens the form populated with the user when edit icon is clicked', () => {
+      const user = makeUser({ username: 'janedoe' });
+      setupMocks({ users: [user] });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const actionsCol = getActionsCell();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        actionsCol.cell({ row: { original: user } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('user-form')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('form-user-name')).toHaveTextContent('janedoe');
+    });
+
+    it('closes the form after editing when onClose is called', () => {
+      const user = makeUser({ username: 'janedoe' });
+      setupMocks({ users: [user] });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const actionsCol = getActionsCell();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        actionsCol.cell({ row: { original: user } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('form-close'));
+
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('user-form')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('edit button is disabled for non-admin auth user', () => {
+      const user = makeUser({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ users: [user], authUser: makeUser({ id: 99, user_level: USER_LEVELS.STANDARD }) });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const actionsCol = getActionsCell();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        actionsCol.cell({ row: { original: user } })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('edit button is enabled for admin auth user', () => {
+      const user = makeUser({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ users: [user], authUser: makeAdminUser() });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const actionsCol = getActionsCell();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        actionsCol.cell({ row: { original: user } })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-pen').closest('button')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Delete user ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('Delete user via actions column', () => {
+    it('opens ConfirmationDialog when delete is clicked and warning is not suppressed', () => {
+      const user = makeUser({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ users: [user], isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false) });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const actionsCol = getActionsCell();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        actionsCol.cell({ row: { original: user } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-dialog')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent('Confirm User Deletion');
+    });
+
+    it('calls API.deleteUser when confirmed via dialog', async () => {
+      const user = makeUser({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ users: [user], isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false) });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const actionsCol = getActionsCell();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        actionsCol.cell({ row: { original: user } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(API.deleteUser).toHaveBeenCalledWith(5)
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes the dialog after confirming delete', async () => {
+      const user = makeUser({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ users: [user], isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false) });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const actionsCol = getActionsCell();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        actionsCol.cell({ row: { original: user } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument()
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes the dialog when Cancel is clicked', () => {
+      const user = makeUser({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ users: [user], isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => false) });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const actionsCol = getActionsCell();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        actionsCol.cell({ row: { original: user } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-cancel'));
+
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('skips dialog and calls API.deleteUser directly when warning is suppressed', async () => {
+      const user = makeUser({ id: 7 });
+      setupMocks({ users: [user], isWarningSuppressed: vi.fn(() => true) });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const actionsCol = getActionsCell();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        actionsCol.cell({ row: { original: user } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(API.deleteUser).toHaveBeenCalledWith(7)
+      );
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('delete button is disabled for non-admin auth user', () => {
+      const user = makeUser({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ users: [user], authUser: makeUser({ id: 99, user_level: USER_LEVELS.STANDARD }) });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const actionsCol = getActionsCell();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        actionsCol.cell({ row: { original: user } })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('delete button is disabled when admin tries to delete themselves', () => {
+      const admin = makeAdminUser({ id: 99 });
+      setupMocks({ users: [admin], authUser: admin });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const actionsCol = getActionsCell();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        actionsCol.cell({ row: { original: admin } })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('delete button is enabled for admin deleting a different user', () => {
+      const user = makeUser({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ users: [user], authUser: makeAdminUser({ id: 99 }) });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const actionsCol = getActionsCell();
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        actionsCol.cell({ row: { original: user } })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')).not.toBeDisabled();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── XCPasswordCell ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('XCPasswordCell', () => {
+    const renderXCCell = (customProperties) => {
+      const XCCell = getCol('custom_properties').cell;
+      return render(<XCCell getValue={() => customProperties} />);
+    };
+
+    it('hides password by default (shows bullets)', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const { getByText } = renderXCCell({ xc_password: 'mypassword' });
+      expect(getByText('••••••••')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows the password after clicking the eye toggle', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const { getByText, getByTestId } = renderXCCell({ xc_password: 'mypassword' });
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button'));
+      expect(getByText('mypassword')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('hides the password again after toggling twice', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const { getByText, getByTestId } = renderXCCell({ xc_password: 'mypassword' });
+      const toggleBtn = getByTestId('icon-eye').closest('button');
+      fireEvent.click(toggleBtn);
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-eye-off').closest('button'));
+      expect(getByText('••••••••')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows "N/A" when no xc_password', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const { getByText } = renderXCCell({});
+      expect(getByText('N/A')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render the eye toggle when password is N/A', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const { queryByTestId } = renderXCCell({});
+      expect(queryByTestId('icon-eye')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows "N/A" when custom_properties is null', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+
+      const { getByText } = renderXCCell(null);
+      expect(getByText('N/A')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column cell renderers ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('user_level column', () => {
+    it('renders the label for ADMIN level', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('user_level');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => USER_LEVELS.ADMIN }));
+      expect(getByText(USER_LEVEL_LABELS[USER_LEVELS.ADMIN])).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the label for STANDARD level', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('user_level');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => USER_LEVELS.STANDARD }));
+      expect(getByText(USER_LEVEL_LABELS[USER_LEVELS.STANDARD])).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('name column (accessorFn)', () => {
+    it('combines first_name and last_name', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('name');
+      const value = col.accessorFn({ first_name: 'Jane', last_name: 'Doe' });
+      expect(value).toBe('Jane Doe');
+    });
+
+    it('trims when only first_name is set', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('name');
+      const value = col.accessorFn({ first_name: 'Jane', last_name: '' });
+      expect(value).toBe('Jane');
+    });
+
+    it('cell renders "-" when value is empty', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('name');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => '' }));
+      expect(getByText('-')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('cell renders the full name when set', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('name');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => 'Jane Doe' }));
+      expect(getByText('Jane Doe')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('date_joined column', () => {
+    it('calls format with fullDateFormat when date is present', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('date_joined');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => '2024-01-15T10:00:00Z' }));
+      expect(vi.mocked(format)).toHaveBeenCalledWith('2024-01-15T10:00:00Z', 'MM/DD/YYYY');
+      expect(getByText('formatted:2024-01-15T10:00:00Z')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "-" when date is null', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('date_joined');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => null }));
+      expect(getByText('-')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('last_login column', () => {
+    it('calls format with fullDateTimeFormat when date is present', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('last_login');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => '2024-06-01T12:00:00Z' }));
+      expect(vi.mocked(format)).toHaveBeenCalledWith('2024-06-01T12:00:00Z', 'MM/DD/YYYY HH:mm');
+      expect(getByText('formatted:2024-06-01T12:00:00Z')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "Never" when last_login is null', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('last_login');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => null }));
+      expect(getByText('Never')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('channel_profiles column', () => {
+    it('renders "All" badge when user has no profiles assigned', () => {
+      setupMocks({ profiles: { 10: { id: 10, name: 'HD Profile' } } });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('channel_profiles');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => [] }));
+      expect(getByText('All')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders a badge for each assigned profile', () => {
+      setupMocks({
+        profiles: { 10: { id: 10, name: 'HD Profile' }, 20: { id: 20, name: 'SD Profile' } },
+      });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('channel_profiles');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => [10, 20] }));
+      expect(getByText('HD Profile')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(getByText('SD Profile')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "All" when profile ids do not match any profiles', () => {
+      setupMocks({ profiles: {} });
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      const col = getCol('channel_profiles');
+      const { getByText } = render(col.cell({ getValue: () => [99] }));
+      expect(getByText('All')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── useTable options ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('useTable options', () => {
+    it('passes enablePagination: false', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.enablePagination).toBe(false);
+    });
+
+    it('passes enableRowSelection: false', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.enableRowSelection).toBe(false);
+    });
+
+    it('passes manualSorting: false', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<UsersTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.manualSorting).toBe(false);
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/VODLogosTable.test.jsx b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/VODLogosTable.test.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3375121e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tables/__tests__/VODLogosTable.test.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,1026 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor, within } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+
+// ── Store mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../store/vodLogos', () => ({ default: vi.fn() }));
+
+// ── Hook mocks ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../hooks/useLocalStorage', () => ({
+  default: vi.fn(() => ['default', vi.fn()]),
+}));
+
+// ── Utility mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../utils/notificationUtils.js', () => ({
+  showNotification: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Child component mocks ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../ConfirmationDialog', () => ({
+  default: ({ opened, onClose, onConfirm, title, loading, confirmLabel, cancelLabel }) =>
+    opened ? (
+      <div data-testid="confirm-dialog">
+        <span data-testid="confirm-title">{title}</span>
+        <button
+          data-testid="confirm-ok"
+          onClick={() => onConfirm(false)}
+          disabled={loading}
+        >
+          {confirmLabel}
+        </button>
+        <button data-testid="confirm-cancel" onClick={onClose}>
+          {cancelLabel}
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    ) : null,
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../CustomTable', () => ({
+  CustomTable: () => <div data-testid="custom-table" />,
+  useTable: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+// ── Mantine core ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('@mantine/core', () => ({
+  ActionIcon: ({ children, onClick, disabled, color }) => (
+    <button
+      data-testid="action-icon"
+      data-color={color}
+      onClick={onClick}
+      disabled={disabled}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Badge: ({ children, color }) => (
+    <span data-testid="badge" data-color={color}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  Box: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Button: ({ children, onClick, leftSection, disabled, loading }) => (
+    <button
+      data-testid="button"
+      onClick={onClick}
+      disabled={disabled || loading}
+      data-loading={String(!!loading)}
+    >
+      {leftSection}
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  ),
+  Center: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Checkbox: ({ checked, indeterminate, onChange }) => (
+    <input
+      type="checkbox"
+      data-testid="checkbox"
+      checked={!!checked}
+      data-indeterminate={String(!!indeterminate)}
+      onChange={onChange}
+    />
+  ),
+  Group: ({ children, style }) => (
+    <div style={style}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+  Image: ({ src, alt, fallbackSrc }) => (
+    <img src={src} alt={alt} data-fallback={fallbackSrc} />
+  ),
+  LoadingOverlay: ({ visible }) =>
+    visible ? <div data-testid="loading-overlay" /> : null,
+  NativeSelect: ({ value, data, onChange }) => (
+    <select data-testid="page-size-select" value={value} onChange={onChange}>
+      {(data || []).map((d) => (
+        <option key={d} value={d}>
+          {d}
+        </option>
+      ))}
+    </select>
+  ),
+  Pagination: ({ total, value, onChange }) => (
+    <div data-testid="pagination">
+      <button
+        data-testid="pagination-prev"
+        onClick={() => onChange(value - 1)}
+        disabled={value <= 1}
+      >
+        Prev
+      </button>
+      <span data-testid="pagination-page">{value}</span>
+      <button
+        data-testid="pagination-next"
+        onClick={() => onChange(value + 1)}
+        disabled={value >= total}
+      >
+        Next
+      </button>
+    </div>
+  ),
+  Paper: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Select: ({ value, onChange, data }) => (
+    <select
+      data-testid="usage-filter"
+      value={value}
+      onChange={(e) => onChange(e.target.value)}
+    >
+      {(data || []).map((d) => (
+        <option key={d.value} value={d.value}>
+          {d.label}
+        </option>
+      ))}
+    </select>
+  ),
+  Stack: ({ children, style }) => <div style={style}>{children}</div>,
+  Text: ({ children, style, name }) => (
+    <span data-testid="text" data-name={name} style={style}>
+      {children}
+    </span>
+  ),
+  TextInput: ({ value, onChange, placeholder }) => (
+    <input
+      data-testid="name-filter"
+      value={value}
+      onChange={onChange}
+      placeholder={placeholder}
+    />
+  ),
+  Tooltip: ({ children, label }) => (
+    <div data-tooltip={label}>{children}</div>
+  ),
+  useMantineTheme: vi.fn(() => ({
+    tailwind: {
+      red: { 6: '#dc2626' },
+    },
+  })),
+}));
+
+// ── lucide-react ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('lucide-react', () => ({
+  ExternalLink: () => <svg data-testid="icon-external-link" />,
+  SquareMinus: () => <svg data-testid="icon-square-minus" />,
+  Trash: () => <svg data-testid="icon-trash" />,
+}));
+
+// ── Imports after mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+import useVODLogosStore from '../../../store/vodLogos';
+import { useTable } from '../CustomTable';
+import { showNotification } from '../../../utils/notificationUtils.js';
+import VODLogosTable from '../VODLogosTable';
+
+// ── Factories ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+const makeLogo = (overrides = {}) => ({
+  id: 1,
+  name: 'Test Logo',
+  url: 'http://example.com/logo.png',
+  cache_url: '/cache/logo.png',
+  movie_count: 0,
+  series_count: 0,
+  item_names: [],
+  ...overrides,
+});
+
+let capturedTableOptions = null;
+
+const setupMocks = ({
+  logos = [makeLogo()],
+  totalCount = 1,
+  isLoading = false,
+  unusedCount = 0,
+} = {}) => {
+  const fetchVODLogos = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+  const deleteVODLogo = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+  const deleteVODLogos = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+  const cleanupUnusedVODLogos = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ deleted_count: 3 });
+  const getUnusedLogosCount = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(unusedCount);
+
+  vi.mocked(useVODLogosStore).mockReturnValue({
+    logos,
+    totalCount,
+    isLoading,
+    fetchVODLogos,
+    deleteVODLogo,
+    deleteVODLogos,
+    cleanupUnusedVODLogos,
+    getUnusedLogosCount,
+  });
+
+  vi.mocked(useTable).mockImplementation((opts) => {
+    capturedTableOptions = opts;
+    return {
+      getRowModel: () => ({ rows: [] }),
+      getHeaderGroups: () => [],
+      setSelectedTableIds: vi.fn(),
+    };
+  });
+
+  return {
+    fetchVODLogos,
+    deleteVODLogo,
+    deleteVODLogos,
+    cleanupUnusedVODLogos,
+    getUnusedLogosCount,
+  };
+};
+
+const getCol = (key) =>
+  capturedTableOptions.columns.find(
+    (c) => c.accessorKey === key || c.id === key
+  );
+
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+// Tests
+// ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+describe('VODLogosTable', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.clearAllMocks();
+    capturedTableOptions = null;
+  });
+
+  // ── Rendering ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('rendering', () => {
+    it('renders the name filter input', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('name-filter')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the usage filter select', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('usage-filter')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders the custom table', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('custom-table')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders pagination controls', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('pagination')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('page-size-select')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not render confirmation dialogs on initial load', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "Cleanup Unused" button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders "Delete" button', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText(/^Delete/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows LoadingOverlay when isLoading is true', () => {
+      setupMocks({ isLoading: true });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('loading-overlay')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('does not show LoadingOverlay when isLoading is false', () => {
+      setupMocks({ isLoading: false });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('loading-overlay')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('renders pagination string on initial load', () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 50 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('1 to 25 of 50')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Initial data fetch ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('initial data fetch', () => {
+    it('calls fetchVODLogos with default params on mount', () => {
+      const { fetchVODLogos } = setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(fetchVODLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
+        page: 1,
+        page_size: 25,
+        name: '',
+        usage: undefined,
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('calls getUnusedLogosCount on mount', () => {
+      const { getUnusedLogosCount } = setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(getUnusedLogosCount).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('"Cleanup Unused" button shows count and becomes enabled when unusedCount resolves > 0', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ unusedCount: 7 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(7\)/)).toBeInTheDocument();
+        expect(
+          screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(7\)/).closest('button')
+        ).not.toBeDisabled();
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Name filter ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('name filter', () => {
+    it('calls fetchVODLogos with updated name when filter changes', () => {
+      const { fetchVODLogos } = setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId('name-filter'), {
+        target: { value: 'HBO' },
+      });
+      expect(fetchVODLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.objectContaining({ name: 'HBO', page: 1 })
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('passes name: "" when filter is cleared', () => {
+      const { fetchVODLogos } = setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId('name-filter'), {
+        target: { value: 'ESPN' },
+      });
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId('name-filter'), {
+        target: { value: '' },
+      });
+      expect(fetchVODLogos).toHaveBeenLastCalledWith(
+        expect.objectContaining({ name: '' })
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Usage filter ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('usage filter', () => {
+    it('passes usage: undefined when filter is "all"', () => {
+      const { fetchVODLogos } = setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(fetchVODLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.objectContaining({ usage: undefined })
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('passes usage: "used" when filter changes to "used"', () => {
+      const { fetchVODLogos } = setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId('usage-filter'), {
+        target: { value: 'used' },
+      });
+      expect(fetchVODLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.objectContaining({ usage: 'used' })
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('passes usage: "unused" when filter changes to "unused"', () => {
+      const { fetchVODLogos } = setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId('usage-filter'), {
+        target: { value: 'unused' },
+      });
+      expect(fetchVODLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.objectContaining({ usage: 'unused' })
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── "Cleanup Unused" button ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('"Cleanup Unused" button', () => {
+    it('is disabled when unusedLogosCount is 0', () => {
+      setupMocks({ unusedCount: 0 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(
+        screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused/).closest('button')
+      ).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('opens cleanup dialog when clicked', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ unusedCount: 4 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(
+          screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(4\)/).closest('button')
+        ).not.toBeDisabled()
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(
+        screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(4\)/).closest('button')
+      );
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-dialog')).toBeInTheDocument();
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent(
+        'Cleanup Unused Logos'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls cleanupUnusedVODLogos when confirmed', async () => {
+      const { cleanupUnusedVODLogos } = setupMocks({ unusedCount: 4 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(
+          screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(4\)/).closest('button')
+        ).not.toBeDisabled()
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(
+        screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(4\)/).closest('button')
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(cleanupUnusedVODLogos).toHaveBeenCalled()
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('shows success notification after cleanup', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ unusedCount: 4 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(
+          screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(4\)/).closest('button')
+        ).not.toBeDisabled()
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(
+        screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(4\)/).closest('button')
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({
+            title: 'Success',
+            message: 'Cleaned up 3 unused VOD logos',
+            color: 'green',
+          })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes cleanup dialog after confirmation', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ unusedCount: 4 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(
+          screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(4\)/).closest('button')
+        ).not.toBeDisabled()
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(
+        screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(4\)/).closest('button')
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument()
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes cleanup dialog on cancel', async () => {
+      setupMocks({ unusedCount: 4 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(
+          screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(4\)/).closest('button')
+        ).not.toBeDisabled()
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(
+        screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(4\)/).closest('button')
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-cancel'));
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows error notification when cleanupUnusedVODLogos throws', async () => {
+      const { cleanupUnusedVODLogos } = setupMocks({ unusedCount: 4 });
+      cleanupUnusedVODLogos.mockRejectedValue(new Error('Server error'));
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(
+          screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(4\)/).closest('button')
+        ).not.toBeDisabled()
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(
+        screen.getByText(/Cleanup Unused \(4\)/).closest('button')
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({ title: 'Error', color: 'red' })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── "Delete selected" button ───────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('"Delete selected" button', () => {
+    it('is disabled when no rows are selected', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      // Find the Delete button (not the cleanup button)
+      const buttons = screen.getAllByTestId('button');
+      const deleteBtn = buttons.find((b) => b.textContent.includes('Delete') && !b.textContent.includes('Cleanup'));
+      expect(deleteBtn).toBeDisabled();
+    });
+
+    it('shows row count in button label when rows are selected', async () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ logos: [logo] });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+
+      // Render row checkbox and click to select
+      const selectCol = getCol('select');
+      const { getByTestId: getRowCheckbox } = render(
+        selectCol.cell({ row: { original: logo } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getRowCheckbox('checkbox'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(screen.getByText(/Delete \(1\)/)).toBeInTheDocument()
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('opens delete dialog with "Delete Multiple Logos" title when multiple rows are selected', async () => {
+      const logos = [makeLogo({ id: 1 }), makeLogo({ id: 2 })];
+      setupMocks({ logos });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+
+      // Select all via header checkbox
+      const selectCol = getCol('select');
+      const { getByTestId: getHeaderCheckbox } = render(
+        selectCol.header()
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getHeaderCheckbox('checkbox'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(screen.getByText(/Delete \(2\)/)).toBeInTheDocument()
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Delete \(2\)/).closest('button'));
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent(
+        'Delete Multiple Logos'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('calls deleteVODLogos when bulk delete is confirmed', async () => {
+      const logos = [makeLogo({ id: 1 }), makeLogo({ id: 2 })];
+      const { deleteVODLogos } = setupMocks({ logos });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+
+      const selectCol = getCol('select');
+      const { getByTestId: getHeaderCheckbox } = render(selectCol.header());
+      fireEvent.click(getHeaderCheckbox('checkbox'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(screen.getByText(/Delete \(2\)/)).toBeInTheDocument()
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Delete \(2\)/).closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(deleteVODLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith([1, 2])
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('shows success notification with count after bulk delete', async () => {
+      const logos = [makeLogo({ id: 1 }), makeLogo({ id: 2 })];
+      setupMocks({ logos });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+
+      const selectCol = getCol('select');
+      const { getByTestId: getHeaderCheckbox } = render(selectCol.header());
+      fireEvent.click(getHeaderCheckbox('checkbox'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(screen.getByText(/Delete \(2\)/)).toBeInTheDocument()
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByText(/Delete \(2\)/).closest('button'));
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({
+            title: 'Success',
+            message: '2 VOD logos deleted successfully',
+            color: 'green',
+          })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Delete via row actions ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('delete via row actions', () => {
+    it('opens delete dialog when row delete button is clicked', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ logos: [logo] });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+
+      const { container } = render(
+        getCol('actions').cell({ row: { original: logo } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(
+        within(container).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')
+      );
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-dialog')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows "Delete Logo" title for single row delete', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ logos: [logo] });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+
+      const { container } = render(
+        getCol('actions').cell({ row: { original: logo } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(
+        within(container).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')
+      );
+
+      expect(screen.getByTestId('confirm-title')).toHaveTextContent(
+        'Delete Logo'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes delete dialog on cancel', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ logos: [logo] });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+
+      const { container } = render(
+        getCol('actions').cell({ row: { original: logo } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(
+        within(container).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-cancel'));
+
+      expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Single delete confirmation ─────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('single delete confirmation', () => {
+    const setupSingleDeleteFlow = () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 5, name: 'ESPN Logo' });
+      const mocks = setupMocks({ logos: [logo] });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+
+      const { container } = render(
+        getCol('actions').cell({ row: { original: logo } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(
+        within(container).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')
+      );
+      return { logo, ...mocks };
+    };
+
+    it('calls deleteVODLogo with the logo id when confirmed', async () => {
+      const { deleteVODLogo } = setupSingleDeleteFlow();
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() => expect(deleteVODLogo).toHaveBeenCalledWith(5));
+    });
+
+    it('shows success notification after single delete', async () => {
+      setupSingleDeleteFlow();
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({
+            title: 'Success',
+            message: 'VOD logo deleted successfully',
+            color: 'green',
+          })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes dialog after single delete', async () => {
+      setupSingleDeleteFlow();
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument()
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('shows error notification when deleteVODLogo throws', async () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 5 });
+      const { deleteVODLogo } = setupMocks({ logos: [logo] });
+      deleteVODLogo.mockRejectedValue(new Error('Network error'));
+
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { container } = render(
+        getCol('actions').cell({ row: { original: logo } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(
+        within(container).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(showNotification).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+          expect.objectContaining({
+            title: 'Error',
+            message: 'Network error',
+            color: 'red',
+          })
+        )
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('closes dialog even when deleteVODLogo throws', async () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 5 });
+      const { deleteVODLogo } = setupMocks({ logos: [logo] });
+      deleteVODLogo.mockRejectedValue(new Error('Network error'));
+
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { container } = render(
+        getCol('actions').cell({ row: { original: logo } })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(
+        within(container).getByTestId('icon-square-minus').closest('button')
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('confirm-ok'));
+
+      await waitFor(() =>
+        expect(screen.queryByTestId('confirm-dialog')).not.toBeInTheDocument()
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Pagination ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('pagination', () => {
+    it('calls fetchVODLogos with page 2 when next page is clicked', () => {
+      const { fetchVODLogos } = setupMocks({ totalCount: 100 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('pagination-next'));
+      expect(fetchVODLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.objectContaining({ page: 2 })
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('resets to page 1 when page size changes', () => {
+      const { fetchVODLogos } = setupMocks({ totalCount: 200 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+
+      // Go to page 2 first
+      fireEvent.click(screen.getByTestId('pagination-next'));
+      expect(fetchVODLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.objectContaining({ page: 2 })
+      );
+
+      // Change page size — should reset to page 1
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId('page-size-select'), {
+        target: { value: '50' },
+      });
+      expect(fetchVODLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        expect.objectContaining({ page: 1, page_size: 50 })
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('renders correct pagination string based on page and totalCount', () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 75 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(screen.getByText('1 to 25 of 75')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('passes correct pageCount to useTable', () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 75 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      // ceil(75 / 25) = 3
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.pageCount).toBe(3);
+    });
+
+    it('updates pagination string after changing page size', () => {
+      setupMocks({ totalCount: 75 });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      fireEvent.change(screen.getByTestId('page-size-select'), {
+        target: { value: '50' },
+      });
+      expect(screen.getByText('1 to 50 of 75')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── Column cell renderers ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('usage column', () => {
+    it('shows "Unused" badge when movie_count and series_count are both 0', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('usage').cell({
+          row: {
+            original: { movie_count: 0, series_count: 0, item_names: [] },
+          },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('Unused')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows movie count label when only movies use the logo', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('usage').cell({
+          row: {
+            original: {
+              movie_count: 2,
+              series_count: 0,
+              item_names: ['Movie A', 'Movie B'],
+            },
+          },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('2 movies')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('uses singular "movie" for exactly 1 movie', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('usage').cell({
+          row: {
+            original: { movie_count: 1, series_count: 0, item_names: ['A'] },
+          },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('1 movie')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows combined item count when both movies and series are used', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('usage').cell({
+          row: {
+            original: {
+              movie_count: 2,
+              series_count: 1,
+              item_names: ['A', 'B', 'C'],
+            },
+          },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('3 items')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows series count label when only series use the logo', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('usage').cell({
+          row: {
+            original: {
+              movie_count: 0,
+              series_count: 3,
+              item_names: ['S1', 'S2', 'S3'],
+            },
+          },
+        })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('3 series')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('url column', () => {
+    it('renders the URL text', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('url').cell({ getValue: () => 'http://example.com/logo.png' })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('http://example.com/logo.png')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows ExternalLink icon for http URLs', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        getCol('url').cell({ getValue: () => 'http://example.com/logo.png' })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('icon-external-link')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('hides ExternalLink for non-http (local) URLs', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { queryByTestId } = render(
+        getCol('url').cell({ getValue: () => '/data/logos/logo.png' })
+      );
+      expect(queryByTestId('icon-external-link')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('opens URL in new tab when ExternalLink is clicked', () => {
+      const openSpy = vi.spyOn(window, 'open').mockImplementation(() => null);
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        getCol('url').cell({ getValue: () => 'http://example.com/logo.png' })
+      );
+      fireEvent.click(getByTestId('icon-external-link').closest('button'));
+      expect(openSpy).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        'http://example.com/logo.png',
+        '_blank'
+      );
+      openSpy.mockRestore();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('name column', () => {
+    it('renders the logo name', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { getByText } = render(
+        getCol('name').cell({ getValue: () => 'ESPN Logo' })
+      );
+      expect(getByText('ESPN Logo')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('cache_url (Preview) column', () => {
+    it('renders an img with the correct src and alt', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { getByAltText } = render(
+        getCol('cache_url').cell({
+          getValue: () => '/cache/espn.png',
+          row: { original: { name: 'ESPN Logo' } },
+        })
+      );
+      const img = getByAltText('ESPN Logo');
+      expect(img).toHaveAttribute('src', '/cache/espn.png');
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('select column', () => {
+    it('renders an unchecked header checkbox when nothing is selected', () => {
+      const logos = [makeLogo({ id: 1 }), makeLogo({ id: 2 })];
+      setupMocks({ logos });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(getCol('select').header());
+      expect(getByTestId('checkbox')).not.toBeChecked();
+    });
+
+    it('renders an unchecked row checkbox for an unselected row', () => {
+      const logo = makeLogo({ id: 5 });
+      setupMocks({ logos: [logo] });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      const { getByTestId } = render(
+        getCol('select').cell({ row: { original: logo } })
+      );
+      expect(getByTestId('checkbox')).not.toBeChecked();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── useTable options ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  describe('useTable options', () => {
+    it('passes enablePagination: false', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.enablePagination).toBe(false);
+    });
+
+    it('passes enableRowSelection: true', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.enableRowSelection).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('passes manualPagination: true', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.manualPagination).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('passes logos as data', () => {
+      const logos = [makeLogo({ id: 10 }), makeLogo({ id: 20 })];
+      setupMocks({ logos });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.data).toEqual(logos);
+    });
+
+    it('passes allRowIds derived from logo ids', () => {
+      const logos = [makeLogo({ id: 10 }), makeLogo({ id: 20 })];
+      setupMocks({ logos });
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.allRowIds).toEqual([10, 20]);
+    });
+
+    it('passes manualSorting: false', () => {
+      setupMocks();
+      render(<VODLogosTable />);
+      expect(capturedTableOptions.manualSorting).toBe(false);
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/config/settingsNav.js b/frontend/src/config/settingsNav.js
index 3323c17c..24a0c8b8 100644
--- a/frontend/src/config/settingsNav.js
+++ b/frontend/src/config/settingsNav.js
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import {
   ArrowLeftRight,
+  CalendarDays,
   DatabaseBackup,
   FileOutput,
   Menu,
@@ -41,6 +42,14 @@ export const SETTINGS_GROUPS = [
       { id: 'dvr-settings', label: 'DVR Settings', icon: Tv },
     ],
   },
+  {
+    id: 'epg',
+    label: 'EPG',
+    adminOnly: true,
+    sections: [
+      { id: 'epg-settings', label: 'EPG', icon: CalendarDays },
+    ],
+  },
   {
     id: 'network',
     label: 'Network',
diff --git a/frontend/src/constants.js b/frontend/src/constants.js
index 92aba531..ecb7daca 100644
--- a/frontend/src/constants.js
+++ b/frontend/src/constants.js
@@ -43,17 +43,26 @@ export const PROXY_SETTINGS_OPTIONS = {
   },
   redis_chunk_ttl: {
     label: 'Buffer Chunk TTL',
+    advanced: true,
     description:
       'Time-to-live for buffer chunks in seconds (how long stream data is cached)',
   },
   channel_shutdown_delay: {
     label: 'Channel Shutdown Delay',
     description:
-      'Delay in seconds before shutting down a channel after last client disconnects',
+      'Delay in seconds before shutting down a channel after the last client disconnects',
   },
   channel_init_grace_period: {
-    label: 'Channel Initialization Grace Period',
-    description: 'Grace period in seconds during channel initialization',
+    label: 'Channel Initialization Timeout',
+    advanced: true,
+    description:
+      'Maximum seconds to wait for the initial buffer to fill while a channel is connecting. Channels that never receive enough buffered data are stopped after this limit.',
+  },
+  channel_client_wait_period: {
+    label: 'Client Connect Grace Period',
+    advanced: true,
+    description:
+      'Seconds to keep a buffered channel alive when no viewer is connected yet. Rarely needed unless you start channels programmatically.',
   },
   new_client_behind_seconds: {
     label: 'New Client Buffer (seconds)',
@@ -62,6 +71,14 @@ export const PROXY_SETTINGS_OPTIONS = {
   },
 };
 
+export const EPG_SETTINGS_OPTIONS = {
+  xmltv_prev_days_override: {
+    label: 'XMLTV prev_days Override (catch-up)',
+    description:
+      'Days of past programmes in the XC EPG output. 0 = auto-detect from the providers’ tv_archive_duration (capped at 30).',
+  },
+};
+
 export const USER_LIMITS_OPTIONS = {
   terminate_on_limit_exceeded: {
     label: 'Terminate on Limit Exceeded',
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/Settings.jsx b/frontend/src/pages/Settings.jsx
index 53c395f3..6af7013d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/Settings.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/Settings.jsx
@@ -43,6 +43,9 @@ const DvrSettingsForm = React.lazy(
 const SystemSettingsForm = React.lazy(
   () => import('../components/forms/settings/SystemSettingsForm.jsx')
 );
+const EpgSettingsForm = React.lazy(
+  () => import('../components/forms/settings/EpgSettingsForm.jsx')
+);
 const NavOrderForm = React.lazy(
   () => import('../components/forms/settings/NavOrderForm.jsx')
 );
@@ -54,6 +57,7 @@ const COMPONENT_MAP = {
   'stream-profiles': StreamProfilesTable,
   'output-profiles': OutputProfilesTable,
   'dvr-settings': DvrSettingsForm,
+  'epg-settings': EpgSettingsForm,
   'user-agents': UserAgentsTable,
   'network-access': NetworkAccessForm,
   'proxy-settings': ProxySettingsForm,
diff --git a/frontend/src/test/setupTests.js b/frontend/src/test/setupTests.js
index b5f53af0..f3bc39f6 100644
--- a/frontend/src/test/setupTests.js
+++ b/frontend/src/test/setupTests.js
@@ -32,6 +32,43 @@ if (typeof window !== 'undefined' && !window.ResizeObserver) {
   window.ResizeObserver = ResizeObserver;
 }
 
+// Node 25+ exposes a broken native localStorage stub on globalThis (missing
+// Storage methods) that shadows jsdom's implementation.
+if (typeof window !== 'undefined') {
+  const brokenTargets = [globalThis, window].filter(
+    (target) => typeof target?.localStorage?.getItem !== 'function'
+  );
+
+  if (brokenTargets.length > 0) {
+    let store = {};
+    const storage = {
+      getItem: (key) => store[key] ?? null,
+      setItem: (key, value) => {
+        store[key] = String(value);
+      },
+      removeItem: (key) => {
+        delete store[key];
+      },
+      clear: () => {
+        store = {};
+      },
+      get length() {
+        return Object.keys(store).length;
+      },
+      key: (i) => Object.keys(store)[i] ?? null,
+    };
+
+    for (const target of brokenTargets) {
+      Object.defineProperty(target, 'localStorage', {
+        configurable: true,
+        enumerable: true,
+        writable: true,
+        value: storage,
+      });
+    }
+  }
+}
+
 if (typeof window !== 'undefined') {
   if (!window.requestAnimationFrame) {
     window.requestAnimationFrame = (cb) => setTimeout(cb, 16);
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/__tests__/dateTimeUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/__tests__/dateTimeUtils.test.js
index 5ab6ed48..3bc642af 100644
--- a/frontend/src/utils/__tests__/dateTimeUtils.test.js
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/__tests__/dateTimeUtils.test.js
@@ -73,11 +73,21 @@ describe('dateTimeUtils', () => {
 
     it('should handle strict parsing', () => {
       // With strict=true, a date that doesn't match the format should be invalid
-      const invalid = dateTimeUtils.initializeTime('15-01-2024', 'YYYY-MM-DD', null, true);
+      const invalid = dateTimeUtils.initializeTime(
+        '15-01-2024',
+        'YYYY-MM-DD',
+        null,
+        true
+      );
       expect(invalid.isValid()).toBe(false);
 
       // With strict=true and a matching format, it should be valid
-      const valid = dateTimeUtils.initializeTime('2024-01-15', 'YYYY-MM-DD', null, true);
+      const valid = dateTimeUtils.initializeTime(
+        '2024-01-15',
+        'YYYY-MM-DD',
+        null,
+        true
+      );
       expect(valid.isValid()).toBe(true);
     });
   });
@@ -787,4 +797,141 @@ describe('dateTimeUtils', () => {
       expect(dateTimeUtils.getMillisecond(date)).toBe(0);
     });
   });
+
+  describe('formatDuration', () => {
+    describe('default precision (hms)', () => {
+      it('should return "0:00" for 0 seconds', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(0)).toBe('0:00');
+      });
+
+      it('should return "0:00" for falsy input', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(null)).toBe('0:00');
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(undefined)).toBe('0:00');
+      });
+
+      it('should return custom zeroValue when seconds is 0', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(0, { zeroValue: 'N/A' })).toBe(
+          'N/A'
+        );
+      });
+
+      it('should format seconds under 1 minute without hours', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(45)).toBe('0:45');
+      });
+
+      it('should format minutes and seconds without hours when under 1 hour', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(90)).toBe('1:30');
+      });
+
+      it('should format minutes with padded seconds', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(65)).toBe('1:05');
+      });
+
+      it('should format hours when >= 1 hour', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(3661)).toBe('01:01:01');
+      });
+
+      it('should pad all segments when hours are present', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(3600 + 60 + 5)).toBe('01:01:05');
+      });
+
+      it('should handle exactly 1 hour', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(3600)).toBe('01:00:00');
+      });
+
+      it('should handle negative seconds by taking absolute value', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(-90)).toBe('1:30');
+      });
+
+      it('should show hours when alwaysShowHours is true even under 1 hour', () => {
+        expect(
+          dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(90, { alwaysShowHours: true })
+        ).toBe('00:01:30');
+      });
+
+      it('should show hours when alwaysShowHours is true for 0 minutes', () => {
+        expect(
+          dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(45, { alwaysShowHours: true })
+        ).toBe('00:00:45');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('precision: hm', () => {
+      it('should return minutes only when under 1 hour and no alwaysShowHours', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(90, { precision: 'hm' })).toBe('1');
+      });
+
+      it('should return HH:MM when >= 1 hour', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(3661, { precision: 'hm' })).toBe(
+          '01:01'
+        );
+      });
+
+      it('should return HH:MM when alwaysShowHours is true', () => {
+        expect(
+          dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(90, {
+            precision: 'hm',
+            alwaysShowHours: true,
+          })
+        ).toBe('00:01');
+      });
+
+      it('should return "0:00" for 0 seconds', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(0, { precision: 'hm' })).toBe(
+          '0:00'
+        );
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('precision: human', () => {
+      it('should format sub-hour content as minutes with suffix', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(2700, { precision: 'human' })).toBe(
+          '45m'
+        );
+      });
+
+      it('should floor partial minutes for short content', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(90, { precision: 'human' })).toBe(
+          '1m'
+        );
+      });
+
+      it('should format hour-plus content as hours and minutes', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(5400, { precision: 'human' })).toBe(
+          '1h 30m'
+        );
+      });
+
+      it('should return custom zeroValue when seconds is 0', () => {
+        expect(
+          dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(0, {
+            precision: 'human',
+            zeroValue: 'Unknown',
+          })
+        ).toBe('Unknown');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('precision: m', () => {
+      it('should return total minutes as integer', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(90, { precision: 'm' })).toBe('1');
+      });
+
+      it('should return total minutes across hours', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(3661, { precision: 'm' })).toBe(
+          '61'
+        );
+      });
+
+      it('should truncate partial minutes', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(89, { precision: 'm' })).toBe('1');
+      });
+
+      it('should return "0:00" for 0 seconds', () => {
+        expect(dateTimeUtils.formatDuration(0, { precision: 'm' })).toBe(
+          '0:00'
+        );
+      });
+    });
+  });
 });
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/cards/VodConnectionCardUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/cards/VodConnectionCardUtils.js
index 5bec7d9a..2514571a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/utils/cards/VodConnectionCardUtils.js
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/cards/VodConnectionCardUtils.js
@@ -1,27 +1,5 @@
 import { format, getNowMs, toFriendlyDuration } from '../dateTimeUtils.js';
 
-export const formatDuration = (seconds) => {
-  if (!seconds) return 'Unknown';
-  const hours = Math.floor(seconds / 3600);
-  const minutes = Math.floor((seconds % 3600) / 60);
-  return hours > 0 ? `${hours}h ${minutes}m` : `${minutes}m`;
-};
-
-// Format time for display (e.g., "1:23:45" or "23:45")
-export const formatTime = (seconds) => {
-  if (!seconds || seconds === 0) return '0:00';
-
-  const hours = Math.floor(seconds / 3600);
-  const minutes = Math.floor((seconds % 3600) / 60);
-  const secs = seconds % 60;
-
-  if (hours > 0) {
-    return `${hours}:${minutes.toString().padStart(2, '0')}:${secs.toString().padStart(2, '0')}`;
-  } else {
-    return `${minutes}:${secs.toString().padStart(2, '0')}`;
-  }
-};
-
 export const getMovieDisplayTitle = (vodContent) => {
   return vodContent.content_name;
 };
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/cards/__tests__/RecordingCardUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/cards/__tests__/RecordingCardUtils.test.js
index 2e601120..c7b23f09 100644
--- a/frontend/src/utils/cards/__tests__/RecordingCardUtils.test.js
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/cards/__tests__/RecordingCardUtils.test.js
@@ -272,34 +272,36 @@ describe('RecordingCardUtils', () => {
 
   describe('getRecordingUrl', () => {
     it('returns file_url when available', () => {
-      const customProps = { file_url: '/recordings/file.mp4' };
+      const customProps = { file_url: '/api/channels/recordings/67/file/' };
       const result = getRecordingUrl(customProps, 'production');
 
-      expect(result).toBe('/recordings/file.mp4');
+      expect(result).toBe('/api/channels/recordings/67/file/');
     });
 
     it('returns output_file_url when file_url is not available', () => {
-      const customProps = { output_file_url: '/output/file.mp4' };
+      const customProps = { output_file_url: '/api/channels/recordings/1/file/' };
       const result = getRecordingUrl(customProps, 'production');
 
-      expect(result).toBe('/output/file.mp4');
+      expect(result).toBe('/api/channels/recordings/1/file/');
     });
 
     it('prefers file_url over output_file_url', () => {
       const customProps = {
-        file_url: '/recordings/file.mp4',
-        output_file_url: '/output/file.mp4',
+        file_url: '/api/channels/recordings/2/file/',
+        output_file_url: '/api/channels/recordings/3/file/',
       };
       const result = getRecordingUrl(customProps, 'production');
 
-      expect(result).toBe('/recordings/file.mp4');
+      expect(result).toBe('/api/channels/recordings/2/file/');
     });
 
     it('prepends dev server URL in dev mode for relative paths', () => {
-      const customProps = { file_url: '/recordings/file.mp4' };
+      const customProps = { file_url: '/api/channels/recordings/4/hls/index.m3u8' };
       const result = getRecordingUrl(customProps, 'dev');
 
-      expect(result).toMatch(/^https?:\/\/.*:5656\/recordings\/file\.mp4$/);
+      expect(result).toMatch(
+        /^https?:\/\/.*:5656\/api\/channels\/recordings\/4\/hls\/index\.m3u8$/
+      );
     });
 
     it('does not prepend dev URL for absolute URLs', () => {
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/cards/__tests__/VodConnectionCardUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/cards/__tests__/VodConnectionCardUtils.test.js
index 489b781a..0f266693 100644
--- a/frontend/src/utils/cards/__tests__/VodConnectionCardUtils.test.js
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/cards/__tests__/VodConnectionCardUtils.test.js
@@ -2,87 +2,17 @@ import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
 import * as VodConnectionCardUtils from '../VodConnectionCardUtils';
 import * as dateTimeUtils from '../../dateTimeUtils.js';
 
-vi.mock('../../dateTimeUtils.js');
+vi.mock('../../dateTimeUtils.js', () => ({
+  getNowMs: vi.fn(),
+  format: vi.fn(),
+  toFriendlyDuration: vi.fn(),
+}));
 
 describe('VodConnectionCardUtils', () => {
   beforeEach(() => {
     vi.clearAllMocks();
   });
 
-  describe('formatDuration', () => {
-    it('should format duration with hours and minutes when hours > 0', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatDuration(3661); // 1h 1m 1s
-      expect(result).toBe('1h 1m');
-    });
-
-    it('should format duration with only minutes when less than an hour', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatDuration(125); // 2m 5s
-      expect(result).toBe('2m');
-    });
-
-    it('should format duration with 0 minutes when less than 60 seconds', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatDuration(45);
-      expect(result).toBe('0m');
-    });
-
-    it('should handle multiple hours correctly', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatDuration(7325); // 2h 2m 5s
-      expect(result).toBe('2h 2m');
-    });
-
-    it('should return Unknown for zero seconds', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatDuration(0);
-      expect(result).toBe('Unknown');
-    });
-
-    it('should return Unknown for null', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatDuration(null);
-      expect(result).toBe('Unknown');
-    });
-
-    it('should return Unknown for undefined', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatDuration(undefined);
-      expect(result).toBe('Unknown');
-    });
-  });
-
-  describe('formatTime', () => {
-    it('should format time with hours when hours > 0', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatTime(3665); // 1:01:05
-      expect(result).toBe('1:01:05');
-    });
-
-    it('should format time without hours when less than an hour', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatTime(125); // 2:05
-      expect(result).toBe('2:05');
-    });
-
-    it('should pad minutes and seconds with zeros', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatTime(3605); // 1:00:05
-      expect(result).toBe('1:00:05');
-    });
-
-    it('should handle only seconds', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatTime(45); // 0:45
-      expect(result).toBe('0:45');
-    });
-
-    it('should return 0:00 for zero seconds', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatTime(0);
-      expect(result).toBe('0:00');
-    });
-
-    it('should return 0:00 for null', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatTime(null);
-      expect(result).toBe('0:00');
-    });
-
-    it('should return 0:00 for undefined', () => {
-      const result = VodConnectionCardUtils.formatTime(undefined);
-      expect(result).toBe('0:00');
-    });
-  });
-
   describe('getMovieDisplayTitle', () => {
     it('should return content_name from vodContent', () => {
       const vodContent = { content_name: 'The Matrix' };
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/dateTimeUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/dateTimeUtils.js
index f973e0b0..2b613a32 100644
--- a/frontend/src/utils/dateTimeUtils.js
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/dateTimeUtils.js
@@ -18,7 +18,12 @@ export const convertToMs = (dateTime) => dayjs(dateTime).valueOf();
 
 export const convertToSec = (dateTime) => dayjs(dateTime).unix();
 
-export const initializeTime = (dateTime, format = null, locale = null, strict = false) => {
+export const initializeTime = (
+  dateTime,
+  format = null,
+  locale = null,
+  strict = false
+) => {
   if (format && locale) {
     return dayjs(dateTime, format, locale, strict);
   } else if (format) {
@@ -26,7 +31,7 @@ export const initializeTime = (dateTime, format = null, locale = null, strict =
   } else {
     return dayjs(dateTime);
   }
-}
+};
 
 export const startOfDay = (dateTime) => dayjs(dateTime).startOf('day');
 
@@ -90,7 +95,8 @@ export const setMinute = (dateTime, value) => dayjs(dateTime).minute(value);
 
 export const setSecond = (dateTime, value) => dayjs(dateTime).second(value);
 
-export const setMillisecond = (dateTime, value) => dayjs(dateTime).millisecond(value);
+export const setMillisecond = (dateTime, value) =>
+  dayjs(dateTime).millisecond(value);
 
 export const getMonth = (dateTime) => dayjs(dateTime).month();
 
@@ -372,3 +378,41 @@ export const MONTH_ABBR = [
   'nov',
   'dec',
 ];
+
+/**
+ * @param {number} seconds
+ * @param {object} [options]
+ * @param {'hms'|'hm'|'m'|'human'} [options.precision='hms'] - Segments to include
+ * @param {boolean} [options.alwaysShowHours=false] - Always include hours segment
+ * @param {string|null} [options.zeroValue=null] - Return this when seconds is 0/falsy
+ */
+export const formatDuration = (seconds, options = {}) => {
+  const {
+    precision = 'hms',
+    alwaysShowHours = false,
+    zeroValue = null,
+  } = options;
+
+  if (!seconds || seconds === 0) return zeroValue ?? '0:00';
+
+  const abs = Math.abs(seconds);
+  const h = Math.floor(abs / 3600);
+  const m = Math.floor((abs % 3600) / 60);
+  const s = Math.floor(abs % 60);
+
+  const mm = m.toString().padStart(2, '0');
+  const ss = s.toString().padStart(2, '0');
+  const hh = h.toString().padStart(2, '0');
+
+  switch (precision) {
+    case 'human':
+      return h > 0 ? `${h}h ${m}m` : `${m}m`;
+    case 'm':
+      return `${Math.floor(abs / 60)}`;
+    case 'hm':
+      return alwaysShowHours || h > 0 ? `${hh}:${mm}` : `${m}`;
+    case 'hms':
+    default:
+      return alwaysShowHours || h > 0 ? `${hh}:${mm}:${ss}` : `${m}:${ss}`;
+  }
+};
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js
index cc3743e3..7eabab0a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/forms/ChannelUtils.js
@@ -34,15 +34,13 @@ export const createLogo = (newLogoData) => {
 const setChannelEPG = (channel, values) => {
   return API.setChannelEPG(channel.id, values.epg_data_id);
 };
-const updateChannel = (values) => {
+export const updateChannel = (values) => {
   return API.updateChannel(values);
 };
 export const addChannel = (channel) => {
   return API.addChannel(channel);
 };
-export const requeryChannels = () => {
-  API.requeryChannels();
-};
+export const requeryChannels = () => API.requeryChannels();
 
 // PATCH semantic: `override: null` deletes the override row; per-field
 // nulls only clear the matching field.
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/forms/LiveGroupFilterUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/forms/LiveGroupFilterUtils.js
index a1372887..3cb62bf5 100644
--- a/frontend/src/utils/forms/LiveGroupFilterUtils.js
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/forms/LiveGroupFilterUtils.js
@@ -57,6 +57,18 @@ export const isExpectedOccupantForGroup = (
   );
 };
 
+// The group the sync's own channels actually land in. A group_override
+// routes auto-created channels into a different ChannelGroup, so the
+// conflict check must recognize occupants of that target group as this
+// config's own output rather than flagging them against the source group.
+export const effectiveSyncGroupId = (group) => {
+  const override = group?.custom_properties?.group_override;
+  if (override !== undefined && override !== null && override !== '') {
+    return Number(override);
+  }
+  return group?.channel_group;
+};
+
 export const rangeFor = (g) => {
   if (!g.enabled || !g.auto_channel_sync) return null;
   const mode = g.custom_properties?.channel_numbering_mode || 'fixed';
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/forms/__tests__/ChannelUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/forms/__tests__/ChannelUtils.test.js
index 88002c09..53cd0d99 100644
--- a/frontend/src/utils/forms/__tests__/ChannelUtils.test.js
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/forms/__tests__/ChannelUtils.test.js
@@ -114,13 +114,20 @@ describe('ChannelUtils', () => {
 
   describe('requeryChannels', () => {
     it('calls API.requeryChannels', () => {
+      vi.mocked(API.requeryChannels).mockResolvedValue(undefined);
       requeryChannels();
       expect(API.requeryChannels).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
     });
 
-    it('returns undefined', () => {
-      const result = requeryChannels();
-      expect(result).toBeUndefined();
+    it('returns the promise from API.requeryChannels', async () => {
+      const response = { results: [{ id: 1 }] };
+      vi.mocked(API.requeryChannels).mockResolvedValue(response);
+      await expect(requeryChannels()).resolves.toBe(response);
+    });
+
+    it('propagates rejection from API.requeryChannels', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(API.requeryChannels).mockRejectedValue(new Error('network'));
+      await expect(requeryChannels()).rejects.toThrow('network');
     });
   });
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/forms/__tests__/LiveGroupFilterUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/forms/__tests__/LiveGroupFilterUtils.test.js
index feb878e1..86874f23 100644
--- a/frontend/src/utils/forms/__tests__/LiveGroupFilterUtils.test.js
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/forms/__tests__/LiveGroupFilterUtils.test.js
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import {
   getChannelsInRange,
   getStreamsRegexPreview,
   isExpectedOccupantForGroup,
+  effectiveSyncGroupId,
   rangeFor,
   abortTimers,
   getRegexOptions,
@@ -227,6 +228,116 @@ describe('LiveGroupFilterUtils', () => {
     });
   });
 
+  // ── effectiveSyncGroupId ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('effectiveSyncGroupId', () => {
+    it('returns the source channel_group when there is no override', () => {
+      expect(effectiveSyncGroupId(makeGroup({ channel_group: 7 }))).toBe(7);
+    });
+
+    it('returns the group_override target when set', () => {
+      const group = makeGroup({
+        channel_group: 7,
+        custom_properties: { group_override: 9 },
+      });
+      expect(effectiveSyncGroupId(group)).toBe(9);
+    });
+
+    it('coerces a string-stored group_override to a number', () => {
+      const group = makeGroup({
+        channel_group: 7,
+        custom_properties: { group_override: '9' },
+      });
+      expect(effectiveSyncGroupId(group)).toBe(9);
+    });
+
+    it('falls back to the source group when group_override is blank', () => {
+      const group = makeGroup({
+        channel_group: 7,
+        custom_properties: { group_override: '' },
+      });
+      expect(effectiveSyncGroupId(group)).toBe(7);
+    });
+
+    // Regression guard for the group-override range-conflict false positive:
+    // the auto-sync's own channels land in the override target group, so
+    // comparing against the source group (pre-fix) flags them as a conflict,
+    // while comparing against the effective target recognizes them as this
+    // config's own output.
+    it("makes group-override occupants count as this group's own", () => {
+      const group = makeGroup({
+        channel_group: 7,
+        custom_properties: { group_override: 9 },
+      });
+      const occupant = makeOccupant({ channel_group_id: 9 });
+      // Pre-fix comparison (source group) treats own channels as a conflict.
+      expect(
+        isExpectedOccupantForGroup(
+          occupant,
+          group.channel_group,
+          makePlaylist()
+        )
+      ).toBe(false);
+      // Comparing against the effective target recognizes them as expected.
+      expect(
+        isExpectedOccupantForGroup(
+          occupant,
+          effectiveSyncGroupId(group),
+          makePlaylist()
+        )
+      ).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    // Guards against over-suppression: resolving the effective target group
+    // must still surface genuine collisions in an override config's range.
+    // Only the config's own output (auto-created, this account, in the
+    // target group, unpinned) is excluded.
+    it('still flags genuine collisions in a group-override config', () => {
+      const group = makeGroup({
+        channel_group: 7,
+        custom_properties: { group_override: 9 },
+      });
+      const target = effectiveSyncGroupId(group);
+      // Manual channel sitting in the range.
+      expect(
+        isExpectedOccupantForGroup(
+          makeOccupant({ channel_group_id: 9, auto_created: false }),
+          target,
+          makePlaylist()
+        )
+      ).toBe(false);
+      // Auto-created by a different account.
+      expect(
+        isExpectedOccupantForGroup(
+          makeOccupant({
+            channel_group_id: 9,
+            auto_created_by_account_id: 999,
+          }),
+          target,
+          makePlaylist()
+        )
+      ).toBe(false);
+      // A channel in a different group than the override target.
+      expect(
+        isExpectedOccupantForGroup(
+          makeOccupant({ channel_group_id: 123 }),
+          target,
+          makePlaylist()
+        )
+      ).toBe(false);
+      // A user-pinned channel number.
+      expect(
+        isExpectedOccupantForGroup(
+          makeOccupant({
+            channel_group_id: 9,
+            has_channel_number_override: true,
+          }),
+          target,
+          makePlaylist()
+        )
+      ).toBe(false);
+    });
+  });
+
   // ── rangeFor ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   describe('rangeFor', () => {
     it('returns null when group is disabled', () => {
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/forms/settings/EpgSettingsFormUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/forms/settings/EpgSettingsFormUtils.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d2138b6a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/forms/settings/EpgSettingsFormUtils.js
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+export const getEpgSettingsFormInitialValues = () => ({
+  xmltv_prev_days_override: 0,
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/forms/settings/ProxySettingsFormUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/forms/settings/ProxySettingsFormUtils.js
index eddbba91..ccbabdeb 100644
--- a/frontend/src/utils/forms/settings/ProxySettingsFormUtils.js
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/forms/settings/ProxySettingsFormUtils.js
@@ -13,7 +13,8 @@ export const getProxySettingDefaults = () => {
     buffering_speed: 1.0,
     redis_chunk_ttl: 60,
     channel_shutdown_delay: 0,
-    channel_init_grace_period: 5,
+    channel_init_grace_period: 60,
+    channel_client_wait_period: 5,
     new_client_behind_seconds: 5,
   };
 };
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/forms/settings/__tests__/ProxySettingsFormUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/forms/settings/__tests__/ProxySettingsFormUtils.test.js
index 21c48269..3c17c42e 100644
--- a/frontend/src/utils/forms/settings/__tests__/ProxySettingsFormUtils.test.js
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/forms/settings/__tests__/ProxySettingsFormUtils.test.js
@@ -60,7 +60,8 @@ describe('ProxySettingsFormUtils', () => {
         buffering_speed: 1.0,
         redis_chunk_ttl: 60,
         channel_shutdown_delay: 0,
-        channel_init_grace_period: 5,
+        channel_init_grace_period: 60,
+        channel_client_wait_period: 5,
         new_client_behind_seconds: 5,
       });
     });
@@ -81,6 +82,7 @@ describe('ProxySettingsFormUtils', () => {
       expect(typeof result.redis_chunk_ttl).toBe('number');
       expect(typeof result.channel_shutdown_delay).toBe('number');
       expect(typeof result.channel_init_grace_period).toBe('number');
+      expect(typeof result.channel_client_wait_period).toBe('number');
       expect(typeof result.new_client_behind_seconds).toBe('number');
     });
   });
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/pages/SettingsUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/pages/SettingsUtils.js
index b097accd..bd46ac52 100644
--- a/frontend/src/utils/pages/SettingsUtils.js
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/pages/SettingsUtils.js
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ export const saveChangedSettings = async (settings, changedSettings) => {
     'epg_match_ignore_prefixes',
     'epg_match_ignore_suffixes',
     'epg_match_ignore_custom',
+    'xmltv_prev_days_override',
   ];
   const dvrFields = [
     'tv_template',
@@ -125,6 +126,7 @@ export const saveChangedSettings = async (settings, changedSettings) => {
       'retention_count',
       'schedule_day_of_week',
       'max_system_events',
+      'xmltv_prev_days_override',
     ];
     if (numericFields.includes(formKey) && value != null) {
       value = typeof value === 'number' ? value : parseInt(value, 10);
@@ -222,6 +224,20 @@ export const getChangedSettings = (values, settings) => {
       continue;
     }
 
+    if (settingKey === 'xmltv_prev_days_override') {
+      const baseline = Number(
+        settings['epg_settings']?.value?.xmltv_prev_days_override ?? 0,
+      );
+      const nextVal =
+        typeof actualValue === 'number'
+          ? actualValue
+          : parseInt(actualValue, 10) || 0;
+      if (nextVal !== baseline) {
+        changedSettings[settingKey] = nextVal;
+      }
+      continue;
+    }
+
     // Convert array values (like m3u_hash_key) to comma-separated strings for comparison
     if (Array.isArray(actualValue)) {
       actualValue = actualValue.join(',');
@@ -296,6 +312,12 @@ export const parseSettings = (settings) => {
     epgSettings && Array.isArray(epgSettings.epg_match_ignore_custom)
       ? epgSettings.epg_match_ignore_custom
       : [];
+  parsed.xmltv_prev_days_override =
+    epgSettings && epgSettings.xmltv_prev_days_override != null
+      ? typeof epgSettings.xmltv_prev_days_override === 'number'
+        ? epgSettings.xmltv_prev_days_override
+        : parseInt(epgSettings.xmltv_prev_days_override, 10) || 0
+      : 0;
 
   // DVR settings - direct mapping with underscore keys
   const dvrSettings = settings['dvr_settings']?.value;
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/ChannelTableStreamsUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/ChannelTableStreamsUtils.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8fdbc7a7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/ChannelTableStreamsUtils.js
@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
+import API from '../../api.js';
+import { formatBytes } from '../networkUtils.js';
+import { formatDuration } from '../dateTimeUtils.js';
+
+const categoryMapping = {
+  basic: [
+    'resolution',
+    'video_codec',
+    'source_fps',
+    'audio_codec',
+    'audio_channels',
+  ],
+  video: [
+    'video_bitrate',
+    'pixel_format',
+    'width',
+    'height',
+    'aspect_ratio',
+    'frame_rate',
+  ],
+  audio: [
+    'audio_bitrate',
+    'sample_rate',
+    'audio_format',
+    'audio_channels_layout',
+  ],
+  technical: [
+    'stream_type',
+    'container_format',
+    'duration',
+    'file_size',
+    'ffmpeg_output_bitrate',
+    'input_bitrate',
+  ],
+  other: [],
+};
+
+export const categorizeStreamStats = (stats) => {
+  if (!stats)
+    return { basic: {}, video: {}, audio: {}, technical: {}, other: {} };
+
+  const categories = {
+    basic: {},
+    video: {},
+    audio: {},
+    technical: {},
+    other: {},
+  };
+
+  Object.entries(stats).forEach(([key, value]) => {
+    let categorized = false;
+    for (const [category, keys] of Object.entries(categoryMapping)) {
+      if (keys.includes(key)) {
+        categories[category][key] = value;
+        categorized = true;
+        break;
+      }
+    }
+    if (!categorized) {
+      categories.other[key] = value;
+    }
+  });
+
+  return categories;
+};
+
+export const formatStatValue = (key, value) => {
+  if (value === null || value === undefined) return 'N/A';
+
+  switch (key) {
+    case 'video_bitrate':
+    case 'audio_bitrate':
+    case 'ffmpeg_output_bitrate':
+      return `${value} kbps`;
+    case 'source_fps':
+    case 'frame_rate':
+      return `${value} fps`;
+    case 'sample_rate':
+      return `${value} Hz`;
+    case 'file_size':
+      return typeof value === 'number' ? formatBytes(value) : value;
+    case 'duration':
+      return typeof value === 'number'
+        ? formatDuration(value, { alwaysShowHours: true })
+        : value;
+    default:
+      return value.toString();
+  }
+};
+
+export const formatStatKey = (key) => {
+  return key.replace(/_/g, ' ').replace(/\b\w/g, (l) => l.toUpperCase());
+};
+
+export const getChannelStreamStats = (channelId, since, ids) => {
+  return API.getChannelStreamStats(channelId, since, ids);
+};
+export const reorderChannelStreams = (channelId, streamIds) => {
+  return API.reorderChannelStreams(channelId, streamIds);
+};
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/ChannelsTableUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/ChannelsTableUtils.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..a5cadb45
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/ChannelsTableUtils.js
@@ -0,0 +1,233 @@
+import {
+  normalizeFieldValue,
+  OVERRIDABLE_FIELDS,
+} from '../forms/ChannelUtils.js';
+import API from '../../api.js';
+
+// Inline edits on auto-synced channels route into the override row so
+// sync cannot overwrite them. If the new value matches the provider's,
+// clear that field's override instead of writing a duplicate. Manual
+// channels keep direct Channel.* writes.
+export const buildInlinePatch = (rowOriginal, fieldId, newValue) => {
+  if (rowOriginal?.auto_created && OVERRIDABLE_FIELDS.includes(fieldId)) {
+    // Normalize both sides so a stringified form value compares
+    // cleanly against the typed provider value.
+    const formValue = normalizeFieldValue(fieldId, newValue);
+    const providerValue = normalizeFieldValue(fieldId, rowOriginal[fieldId]);
+    const overrideFieldValue = formValue === providerValue ? null : formValue;
+    return {
+      id: rowOriginal.id,
+      override: { [fieldId]: overrideFieldValue },
+    };
+  }
+  const normalized =
+    newValue === undefined || newValue === '' ? null : newValue;
+  return {
+    id: rowOriginal.id,
+    [fieldId]: normalized,
+  };
+};
+
+export const getEpgOptions = (tvgsById, epgs) => {
+  const options = [{ value: 'null', label: 'Not Assigned' }];
+
+  // Convert tvgsById to an array and sort by EPG source name, then by tvg_id
+  const tvgsArray = Object.values(tvgsById).sort((a, b) => {
+    const aEpgName =
+      a.epg_source && epgs[a.epg_source]
+        ? epgs[a.epg_source].name
+        : a.epg_source || '';
+    const bEpgName =
+      b.epg_source && epgs[b.epg_source]
+        ? epgs[b.epg_source].name
+        : b.epg_source || '';
+    const epgCompare = aEpgName.localeCompare(bEpgName);
+    if (epgCompare !== 0) return epgCompare;
+    // Secondary sort by tvg_id
+    return (a.tvg_id || '').localeCompare(b.tvg_id || '');
+  });
+
+  tvgsArray.forEach((tvg) => {
+    const epgSourceName =
+      tvg.epg_source && epgs[tvg.epg_source]
+        ? epgs[tvg.epg_source].name
+        : tvg.epg_source;
+    const tvgName = tvg.name;
+    // Create a comprehensive label: "EPG Name | TVG-ID | TVG Name"
+    let label;
+    if (epgSourceName && tvg.tvg_id) {
+      label = `${epgSourceName} | ${tvg.tvg_id}`;
+      if (tvgName && tvgName !== tvg.tvg_id) {
+        label += ` | ${tvgName}`;
+      }
+    } else if (tvgName) {
+      label = tvgName;
+    } else {
+      label = `ID: ${tvg.id}`;
+    }
+
+    options.push({
+      value: String(tvg.id),
+      label: label,
+    });
+  });
+
+  return options;
+};
+
+export const getLogoOptions = (channelLogos) => {
+  const options = [
+    {
+      value: 'null',
+      label: 'Default',
+      logo: null,
+    },
+  ];
+
+  // Convert channelLogos object to array and sort by name
+  const logosArray = Object.values(channelLogos).sort((a, b) =>
+    (a.name || '').localeCompare(b.name || '')
+  );
+
+  logosArray.forEach((logo) => {
+    options.push({
+      value: String(logo.id),
+      label: logo.name || `Logo ${logo.id}`,
+      logo: logo,
+    });
+  });
+
+  return options;
+};
+
+export const m3uUrlBase = `${window.location.protocol}//${window.location.host}/output/m3u`;
+export const epgUrlBase = `${window.location.protocol}//${window.location.host}/output/epg`;
+export const hdhrUrlBase = `${window.location.protocol}//${window.location.host}/hdhr`;
+
+export const reorderChannel = (channelId, insertAfterId) => {
+  return API.reorderChannel(channelId, insertAfterId);
+};
+export const deleteChannel = (id) => {
+  return API.deleteChannel(id);
+};
+export const deleteChannels = (channelIds) => {
+  return API.deleteChannels(channelIds);
+};
+export const queryChannels = (params) => {
+  return API.queryChannels(params);
+};
+export const getAllChannelIds = (params) => {
+  return API.getAllChannelIds(params);
+};
+export const updateProfileChannels = (channelIds, profileId, enabled) => {
+  return API.updateProfileChannels(channelIds, profileId, enabled);
+};
+export const updateProfileChannel = (channelId, profileId, enabled) => {
+  return API.updateProfileChannel(channelId, profileId, enabled);
+};
+export const addChannelProfile = (values) => {
+  return API.addChannelProfile(values);
+};
+export const deleteChannelProfile = (id) => {
+  return API.deleteChannelProfile(id);
+};
+
+const getSortParam = (sorting) => {
+  let sortField = sorting[0].id;
+  // Map frontend column ids to backend ordering field names
+  const fieldMapping = {
+    channel_group: 'channel_group__name',
+    epg: 'epg_data__name',
+  };
+  if (fieldMapping[sortField]) {
+    sortField = fieldMapping[sortField];
+  }
+  const sortDirection = sorting[0].desc ? '-' : '';
+  return { sortField, sortDirection };
+};
+
+const applyDebouncedFilters = (debouncedFilters, params) => {
+  // Apply debounced filters
+  Object.entries(debouncedFilters).forEach(([key, value]) => {
+    if (value) {
+      if (Array.isArray(value)) {
+        // Convert null values to "null" string for URL parameter
+        const processedValue = value
+          .map((v) => (v === null ? 'null' : v))
+          .join(',');
+        params.append(key, processedValue);
+      } else {
+        params.append(key, value);
+      }
+    }
+  });
+};
+
+// Build URLs with parameters
+export const buildM3UUrl = (m3uParams, m3uUrl) => {
+  const params = new URLSearchParams();
+  if (!m3uParams.cachedlogos) params.append('cachedlogos', 'false');
+  if (m3uParams.direct) params.append('direct', 'true');
+  if (m3uParams.tvg_id_source !== 'channel_number')
+    params.append('tvg_id_source', m3uParams.tvg_id_source);
+  if (m3uParams.output_format)
+    params.append('output_format', m3uParams.output_format);
+  if (m3uParams.output_profile)
+    params.append('output_profile', m3uParams.output_profile);
+
+  const baseUrl = m3uUrl;
+  return params.toString() ? `${baseUrl}?${params.toString()}` : baseUrl;
+};
+
+export const buildEPGUrl = (epgParams, epgUrl) => {
+  const params = new URLSearchParams();
+  if (!epgParams.cachedlogos) params.append('cachedlogos', 'false');
+  if (epgParams.tvg_id_source !== 'channel_number')
+    params.append('tvg_id_source', epgParams.tvg_id_source);
+  if (epgParams.days > 0) params.append('days', epgParams.days.toString());
+  if (epgParams.prev_days > 0)
+    params.append('prev_days', epgParams.prev_days.toString());
+
+  const baseUrl = epgUrl;
+  return params.toString() ? `${baseUrl}?${params.toString()}` : baseUrl;
+};
+
+export const buildFetchParams = ({
+  pagination,
+  sorting,
+  debouncedFilters,
+  selectedProfileId,
+  showDisabled,
+  showOnlyStreamlessChannels,
+  showOnlyStaleChannels,
+  showOnlyOverriddenChannels,
+  visibilityFilter,
+}) => {
+  const params = new URLSearchParams();
+  params.append('page', pagination.pageIndex + 1);
+  params.append('page_size', pagination.pageSize);
+  params.append('include_streams', 'true');
+
+  if (selectedProfileId !== '0')
+    params.append('channel_profile_id', selectedProfileId);
+  if (showDisabled) params.append('show_disabled', true);
+  if (showOnlyStreamlessChannels) params.append('only_streamless', true);
+  if (showOnlyStaleChannels) params.append('only_stale', true);
+  if (showOnlyOverriddenChannels) params.append('only_has_overrides', true);
+  if (visibilityFilter && visibilityFilter !== 'active')
+    params.append('visibility_filter', visibilityFilter);
+  if (sorting.length > 0) {
+    const { sortField, sortDirection } = getSortParam(sorting);
+    params.append('ordering', `${sortDirection}${sortField}`);
+  }
+
+  applyDebouncedFilters(debouncedFilters, params);
+  return params;
+};
+
+export const buildHDHRUrl = (hdhrOutputProfileId, hdhrUrl) => {
+  if (!hdhrOutputProfileId) return hdhrUrl;
+  // Insert output_profile segment before the trailing slash (or at end)
+  const base = hdhrUrl.replace(/\/$/, '');
+  return `${base}/output_profile/${hdhrOutputProfileId}`;
+};
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/EPGsTableUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/EPGsTableUtils.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..f409d1e2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/EPGsTableUtils.js
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+import API from '../../api.js';
+
+// Helper function to format status text
+export const formatStatusText = (status) => {
+  if (!status) return 'Unknown';
+  return status.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + status.slice(1).toLowerCase();
+};
+
+export const updateEpg = async (values, epg, isToggle) => {
+  return API.updateEPG({ ...values, id: epg.id }, isToggle);
+};
+export const deleteEpg = (id) => {
+  return API.deleteEPG(id);
+};
+export const refreshEpg = (id, force = false) => {
+  return API.refreshEPG(id, force);
+};
+
+export const getProgressLabel = (action) => {
+  switch (action) {
+    case 'downloading':
+      return 'Downloading';
+    case 'extracting':
+      return 'Extracting';
+    case 'parsing_channels':
+      return 'Parsing Channels';
+    case 'parsing_programs':
+      return 'Parsing Programs';
+    default:
+      return null;
+  }
+};
+
+export const getProgressInfo = (progress) => {
+  // Build additional info string from progress data
+  if (progress.message) {
+    return progress.message;
+  } else if (
+    progress.processed !== undefined &&
+    progress.channels !== undefined
+  ) {
+    return `${progress.processed.toLocaleString()} programs for ${progress.channels} channels`;
+  } else if (progress.processed !== undefined && progress.total !== undefined) {
+    return `${progress.processed.toLocaleString()} / ${progress.total.toLocaleString()}`;
+  }
+  return null;
+};
+
+export const getSortedEpgs = (epgs, compareColumn, compareDesc) => {
+  return [...epgs].sort((a, b) => {
+    if (a[compareColumn] < b[compareColumn]) return compareDesc ? 1 : -1;
+    if (a[compareColumn] > b[compareColumn]) return compareDesc ? -1 : 1;
+    return 0;
+  });
+};
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/LogosTableUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/LogosTableUtils.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b80e0a32
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/LogosTableUtils.js
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+import API from '../../api.js';
+
+export const getFilteredLogos = (logos, debouncedNameFilter, filtersUsed) => {
+  // Apply filters
+  let filteredLogos = Object.values(logos || {});
+
+  if (debouncedNameFilter) {
+    filteredLogos = filteredLogos.filter((logo) =>
+      logo.name.toLowerCase().includes(debouncedNameFilter.toLowerCase())
+    );
+  }
+
+  if (filtersUsed === 'used') {
+    filteredLogos = filteredLogos.filter((logo) => logo.is_used);
+  } else if (filtersUsed === 'unused') {
+    filteredLogos = filteredLogos.filter((logo) => !logo.is_used);
+  }
+
+  return filteredLogos.sort((a, b) => a.id - b.id);
+};
+
+export const deleteLogo = (id, deleteFile) => {
+  return API.deleteLogo(id, deleteFile);
+};
+export const deleteLogos = (ids, deleteFiles) => {
+  return API.deleteLogos(ids, deleteFiles);
+};
+export const cleanupUnusedLogos = (deleteFiles) => {
+  return API.cleanupUnusedLogos(deleteFiles);
+};
+
+// Generate smart label based on usage
+const categorizeUsage = (names) => {
+  const types = { channels: 0, movies: 0, series: 0 };
+
+  names.forEach((name) => {
+    if (name.startsWith('Channel:')) types.channels++;
+    else if (name.startsWith('Movie:')) types.movies++;
+    else if (name.startsWith('Series:')) types.series++;
+  });
+
+  return types;
+};
+
+// Analyze channel_names to categorize types
+export const generateUsageLabel = (channelNames, channelCount) => {
+  const types = categorizeUsage(channelNames);
+  const typeCount = Object.values(types).filter(
+    (count) => count > 0
+  ).length;
+  if (typeCount === 1) {
+    // Only one type - be specific
+    if (types.channels > 0)
+      return `${types.channels} ${types.channels !== 1 ? 'channels' : 'channel'}`;
+    if (types.movies > 0)
+      return `${types.movies} ${types.movies !== 1 ? 'movies' : 'movie'}`;
+    if (types.series > 0) return `${types.series} series`;
+  } else {
+    // Multiple types - use generic "items"
+    return `${channelCount} ${channelCount !== 1 ? 'items' : 'item'}`;
+  }
+};
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/M3UsTableUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/M3UsTableUtils.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9416d13f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/M3UsTableUtils.js
@@ -0,0 +1,142 @@
+import API from '../../api.js';
+import { format } from '../dateTimeUtils.js';
+import { formatDuration } from '../dateTimeUtils.js';
+import { formatSpeed } from '../networkUtils.js';
+
+export const refreshPlaylist = (id) => API.refreshPlaylist(id);
+
+export const getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount = (id) =>
+  API.getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount(id);
+
+export const deletePlaylist = (id) => API.deletePlaylist(id);
+
+export const updatePlaylist = (values, playlist, isToggle = false) =>
+  API.updatePlaylist({ ...values, id: playlist.id }, isToggle);
+
+export const formatStatusText = (status) => {
+  switch (status) {
+    case 'idle':          return 'Idle';
+    case 'fetching':      return 'Fetching';
+    case 'parsing':       return 'Parsing';
+    case 'error':         return 'Error';
+    case 'success':       return 'Success';
+    case 'pending_setup': return 'Pending Setup';
+    default:
+      return status
+        ? status.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + status.slice(1)
+        : 'Unknown';
+  }
+};
+
+export const getStatusColor = (status) => {
+  switch (status) {
+    case 'idle':          return 'gray.5';
+    case 'fetching':      return 'blue.5';
+    case 'parsing':       return 'indigo.5';
+    case 'error':         return 'red.5';
+    case 'success':       return 'green.5';
+    case 'pending_setup': return 'orange.5';
+    default:              return 'gray.5';
+  }
+};
+
+export const getExpirationInfo = (daysLeft, earliest, fullDateFormat) => {
+  let color;
+  let label;
+  if (daysLeft < 0) {
+    color = 'red.7';
+    label = 'Expired';
+  } else if (daysLeft === 0) {
+    color = 'red.5';
+    label = 'Expires today';
+  } else if (daysLeft <= 7) {
+    color = 'orange.5';
+    label = `${daysLeft}d left`;
+  } else if (daysLeft <= 30) {
+    color = 'yellow.5';
+    label = `${daysLeft}d left`;
+  } else {
+    label = format(earliest, fullDateFormat);
+  }
+  return { color, label };
+};
+
+export const getExpirationTooltip = (allExpirations, fullDateTimeFormat, label) => {
+  return allExpirations.length > 0
+    ? allExpirations
+        .map(
+          (e) =>
+            `${e.profile_name}: ${format(e.exp_date, fullDateTimeFormat)}${
+              !e.is_active ? ' (inactive)' : ''
+            }`
+        )
+        .join('\n')
+    : label;
+};
+
+export const getSortedPlaylists = (playlists, compareColumn, compareDesc) => {
+  return playlists
+    .filter((playlist) => playlist.locked === false)
+    .sort((a, b) => {
+      const aVal = a[compareColumn];
+      const bVal = b[compareColumn];
+
+      if (aVal == null && bVal == null) return 0;
+      if (aVal == null) return 1;
+      if (bVal == null) return -1;
+
+      const comparison =
+        typeof aVal === 'string'
+          ? aVal.localeCompare(bVal)
+          : aVal < bVal ? -1 : aVal > bVal ? 1 : 0;
+
+      return compareDesc ? -comparison : comparison;
+    });
+};
+
+export const getStatusContent = (data) => {
+  if (data.progress === 100) return null;
+
+  switch (data.action) {
+    case 'initializing':
+      return { type: 'initializing' };
+
+    case 'downloading':
+      if (data.progress === 0) return { type: 'simple', label: 'Downloading...' };
+      return {
+        type: 'downloading',
+        progress: parseInt(data.progress),
+        speed: formatSpeed(data.speed),
+        timeRemaining: data.time_remaining
+          ? formatDuration(data.time_remaining)
+          : 'calculating...',
+      };
+
+    case 'processing_groups':
+      if (data.progress === 0) return { type: 'simple', label: 'Processing groups...' };
+      return {
+        type: 'groups',
+        progress: parseInt(data.progress),
+        elapsedTime: formatDuration(data.elapsed_time),
+        groupsProcessed: data.groups_processed,
+      };
+
+    case 'parsing':
+      if (data.progress === 0) return { type: 'simple', label: 'Parsing...' };
+      return {
+        type: 'parsing',
+        progress: parseInt(data.progress),
+        elapsedTime: formatDuration(data.elapsed_time),
+        timeRemaining: data.time_remaining
+          ? formatDuration(data.time_remaining)
+          : 'calculating...',
+        streamsProcessed: data.streams_processed,
+      };
+
+    default:
+      return data.status === 'error'
+        ? { type: 'error', error: data.error }
+        : { type: 'simple', label: `${data.action || 'Processing'}...` };
+  }
+};
+
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/OutputProfilesTableUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/OutputProfilesTableUtils.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..dc2761bd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/OutputProfilesTableUtils.js
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+import API from '../../api.js';
+
+export const updateOutputProfile = (values) => API.updateOutputProfile(values);
+export const deleteOutputProfile = async (id) => {
+  await API.deleteOutputProfile(id);
+};
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/StreamsTableUtils.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/StreamsTableUtils.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..238446dc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/StreamsTableUtils.js
@@ -0,0 +1,127 @@
+import API from '../../api.js';
+
+export const addStreamsToChannel = (channelId, existingStreams, newStreams) => {
+  return API.addStreamsToChannel(channelId, existingStreams, newStreams);
+};
+export const queryStreamsTable = (params) => {
+  return API.queryStreamsTable(params);
+};
+export const getStreams = (streamIds) => {
+  return API.getStreams(streamIds);
+};
+export const createChannelsFromStreamsAsync = (
+  streamIds,
+  channelProfileIds,
+  startingChannelNumber
+) =>
+  API.createChannelsFromStreamsAsync(
+    streamIds,
+    channelProfileIds,
+    startingChannelNumber
+  );
+export const deleteStream = (id) => API.deleteStream(id);
+export const deleteStreams = (ids) => {
+  return API.deleteStreams(ids);
+};
+export const requeryStreams = () => {
+  return API.requeryStreams();
+};
+export const createChannelFromStream = (values) =>
+  API.createChannelFromStream(values);
+export const getAllStreamIds = (params) => {
+  return API.getAllStreamIds(params);
+};
+export const getStreamFilterOptions = (params) => {
+  return API.getStreamFilterOptions(params);
+};
+
+export const getStatsTooltip = (stats) => {
+  // Build compact display (resolution + video codec)
+  const parts = [];
+  if (stats.resolution) {
+    // Convert "1920x1080" to "1080p" format
+    const height = stats.resolution.split('x')[1];
+    if (height) parts.push(`${height}p`);
+  }
+  if (stats.video_codec) {
+    parts.push(stats.video_codec.toUpperCase());
+  }
+  const compactDisplay = parts.length > 0 ? parts.join(' ') : '-';
+
+  // Build tooltip content with friendly labels
+  const tooltipLines = [];
+  if (stats.resolution) tooltipLines.push(`Resolution: ${stats.resolution}`);
+  if (stats.video_codec)
+    tooltipLines.push(`Video Codec: ${stats.video_codec.toUpperCase()}`);
+  if (stats.video_bitrate)
+    tooltipLines.push(`Video Bitrate: ${stats.video_bitrate} kbps`);
+  if (stats.source_fps)
+    tooltipLines.push(`Frame Rate: ${stats.source_fps} FPS`);
+  if (stats.audio_codec)
+    tooltipLines.push(`Audio Codec: ${stats.audio_codec.toUpperCase()}`);
+  if (stats.audio_channels)
+    tooltipLines.push(`Audio Channels: ${stats.audio_channels}`);
+  if (stats.audio_bitrate)
+    tooltipLines.push(`Audio Bitrate: ${stats.audio_bitrate} kbps`);
+
+  const tooltipContent =
+    tooltipLines.length > 0
+      ? tooltipLines.join('\n')
+      : 'No source info available';
+  return { compactDisplay, tooltipContent };
+};
+
+export const appendFetchPageParams = (params, pagination, sorting) => {
+  params.append('page', pagination.pageIndex + 1);
+  params.append('page_size', pagination.pageSize);
+
+  if (sorting.length > 0) {
+    const columnId = sorting[0].id;
+    const fieldMapping = {
+      name: 'name',
+      group: 'channel_group__name',
+      m3u: 'm3u_account__name',
+      tvg_id: 'tvg_id',
+    };
+    const sortField = fieldMapping[columnId] || columnId;
+    const sortDirection = sorting[0].desc ? '-' : '';
+    params.append('ordering', `${sortDirection}${sortField}`);
+  }
+};
+
+export const getChannelProfileIds = (profileIds, selectedProfileId) => {
+  // Convert profile selection: 'all' means all profiles (null), 'none' means no profiles ([]), specific IDs otherwise
+  if (profileIds) {
+    if (profileIds.includes('none')) {
+      return [];
+    } else if (profileIds.includes('all')) {
+      return null;
+    } else {
+      return profileIds.map((id) => parseInt(id));
+    }
+  } else {
+    return selectedProfileId !== '0' ? [parseInt(selectedProfileId)] : null;
+  }
+};
+
+export const getChannelNumberValue = (mode, startNumber) => {
+  return mode === 'provider'
+    ? null
+    : mode === 'auto'
+      ? 0
+      : mode === 'highest'
+        ? -1
+        : Number(startNumber);
+};
+
+export const getFilterParams = (debouncedFilters) => {
+  const params = new URLSearchParams();
+  Object.entries(debouncedFilters).forEach(([key, value]) => {
+    if (typeof value === 'boolean') {
+      if (value) params.append(key, 'true');
+    } else if (value !== null && value !== undefined && value !== '') {
+      params.append(key, String(value));
+    }
+  });
+  return params;
+};
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/ChannelTableStreamsUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/ChannelTableStreamsUtils.test.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..f65e7f2c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/ChannelTableStreamsUtils.test.js
@@ -0,0 +1,288 @@
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import * as ChannelTableStreamsUtils from '../ChannelTableStreamsUtils';
+
+// ── Dependency mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../api.js', () => ({
+  default: {
+    getChannelStreamStats: vi.fn(),
+    reorderChannelStreams: vi.fn(),
+  },
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../networkUtils.js', () => ({
+  formatBytes: vi.fn((bytes) => `${bytes} B`),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../dateTimeUtils.js', () => ({
+  formatDuration: vi.fn((seconds) => `duration-${seconds}`),
+}));
+
+import API from '../../../api.js';
+import { formatBytes } from '../../networkUtils.js';
+import { formatDuration } from '../../dateTimeUtils.js';
+
+describe('ChannelTableStreamsUtils', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => vi.clearAllMocks());
+
+  // ── categorizeStreamStats ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('categorizeStreamStats', () => {
+    it('returns empty categories for null input', () => {
+      expect(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats(null)).toEqual({
+        basic: {},
+        video: {},
+        audio: {},
+        technical: {},
+        other: {},
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('returns empty categories for undefined input', () => {
+      expect(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats(undefined)).toEqual(
+        {
+          basic: {},
+          video: {},
+          audio: {},
+          technical: {},
+          other: {},
+        }
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('categorizes basic fields correctly', () => {
+      const stats = {
+        resolution: '1920x1080',
+        video_codec: 'h264',
+        source_fps: 30,
+        audio_codec: 'aac',
+        audio_channels: 2,
+      };
+      const result = ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats(stats);
+      expect(result.basic).toEqual(stats);
+      expect(result.video).toEqual({});
+      expect(result.audio).toEqual({});
+      expect(result.technical).toEqual({});
+      expect(result.other).toEqual({});
+    });
+
+    it('categorizes video fields correctly', () => {
+      const stats = {
+        video_bitrate: 5000,
+        pixel_format: 'yuv420p',
+        width: 1920,
+        height: 1080,
+        aspect_ratio: '16:9',
+        frame_rate: 29.97,
+      };
+      const result = ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats(stats);
+      expect(result.video).toEqual(stats);
+      expect(result.basic).toEqual({});
+    });
+
+    it('categorizes audio fields correctly', () => {
+      const stats = {
+        audio_bitrate: 192,
+        sample_rate: 48000,
+        audio_format: 'flac',
+        audio_channels_layout: 'stereo',
+      };
+      const result = ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats(stats);
+      expect(result.audio).toEqual(stats);
+    });
+
+    it('categorizes technical fields correctly', () => {
+      const stats = {
+        stream_type: 'video',
+        container_format: 'mpegts',
+        duration: 3600,
+        file_size: 1024000,
+        ffmpeg_output_bitrate: 8000,
+        input_bitrate: 7500,
+      };
+      const result = ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats(stats);
+      expect(result.technical).toEqual(stats);
+    });
+
+    it('places unknown fields in other', () => {
+      const stats = { custom_field: 'value', another_field: 42 };
+      const result = ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats(stats);
+      expect(result.other).toEqual(stats);
+    });
+
+    it('handles mixed fields across categories', () => {
+      const stats = {
+        resolution: '1080p',
+        audio_bitrate: 192,
+        duration: 7200,
+        unknown_key: 'test',
+      };
+      const result = ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats(stats);
+      expect(result.basic.resolution).toBe('1080p');
+      expect(result.audio.audio_bitrate).toBe(192);
+      expect(result.technical.duration).toBe(7200);
+      expect(result.other.unknown_key).toBe('test');
+    });
+
+    it('returns empty categories for empty stats object', () => {
+      const result = ChannelTableStreamsUtils.categorizeStreamStats({});
+      expect(result).toEqual({
+        basic: {},
+        video: {},
+        audio: {},
+        technical: {},
+        other: {},
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── formatStatValue ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('formatStatValue', () => {
+    it('returns "N/A" for null value', () => {
+      expect(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('resolution', null)).toBe(
+        'N/A'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('returns "N/A" for undefined value', () => {
+      expect(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('resolution', undefined)
+      ).toBe('N/A');
+    });
+
+    it('formats video_bitrate with kbps', () => {
+      expect(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('video_bitrate', 5000)
+      ).toBe('5000 kbps');
+    });
+
+    it('formats audio_bitrate with kbps', () => {
+      expect(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('audio_bitrate', 192)
+      ).toBe('192 kbps');
+    });
+
+    it('formats ffmpeg_output_bitrate with kbps', () => {
+      expect(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('ffmpeg_output_bitrate', 8000)
+      ).toBe('8000 kbps');
+    });
+
+    it('formats source_fps with fps', () => {
+      expect(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('source_fps', 30)).toBe(
+        '30 fps'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('formats frame_rate with fps', () => {
+      expect(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('frame_rate', 29.97)
+      ).toBe('29.97 fps');
+    });
+
+    it('formats sample_rate with Hz', () => {
+      expect(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('sample_rate', 48000)
+      ).toBe('48000 Hz');
+    });
+
+    it('formats file_size using formatBytes when numeric', () => {
+      vi.mocked(formatBytes).mockReturnValue('1.0 MB');
+      expect(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('file_size', 1048576)
+      ).toBe('1.0 MB');
+      expect(formatBytes).toHaveBeenCalledWith(1048576);
+    });
+
+    it('returns raw value for file_size when not numeric', () => {
+      expect(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('file_size', 'unknown')
+      ).toBe('unknown');
+      expect(formatBytes).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('formats duration using formatDuration with alwaysShowHours when numeric', () => {
+      vi.mocked(formatDuration).mockReturnValue('01:00:00');
+      expect(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('duration', 3600)).toBe(
+        '01:00:00'
+      );
+      expect(formatDuration).toHaveBeenCalledWith(3600, {
+        alwaysShowHours: true,
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('returns raw value for duration when not numeric', () => {
+      expect(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('duration', 'live')).toBe(
+        'live'
+      );
+      expect(formatDuration).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    });
+
+    it('converts default values to string', () => {
+      expect(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('resolution', '1920x1080')
+      ).toBe('1920x1080');
+    });
+
+    it('converts numeric default values to string', () => {
+      expect(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatValue('width', 1920)).toBe(
+        '1920'
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── formatStatKey ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('formatStatKey', () => {
+    it('replaces underscores with spaces and title-cases each word', () => {
+      expect(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatKey('video_bitrate')).toBe(
+        'Video Bitrate'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('handles single word keys', () => {
+      expect(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatKey('resolution')).toBe(
+        'Resolution'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('handles multi-word keys', () => {
+      expect(
+        ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatKey('audio_channels_layout')
+      ).toBe('Audio Channels Layout');
+    });
+
+    it('handles already-capitalized keys', () => {
+      expect(ChannelTableStreamsUtils.formatStatKey('FPS')).toBe('FPS');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── API wrappers ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getChannelStreamStats', () => {
+    it('calls API.getChannelStreamStats with correct args', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve({ data: [] });
+      vi.mocked(API.getChannelStreamStats).mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = ChannelTableStreamsUtils.getChannelStreamStats(
+        'ch-1',
+        '2024-01-01',
+        [1, 2]
+      );
+      expect(API.getChannelStreamStats).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        'ch-1',
+        '2024-01-01',
+        [1, 2]
+      );
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('reorderChannelStreams', () => {
+    it('calls API.reorderChannelStreams with correct args', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      vi.mocked(API.reorderChannelStreams).mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = ChannelTableStreamsUtils.reorderChannelStreams(
+        'ch-1',
+        [3, 1, 2]
+      );
+      expect(API.reorderChannelStreams).toHaveBeenCalledWith('ch-1', [3, 1, 2]);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/ChannelsTableUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/ChannelsTableUtils.test.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..c4fc9e3e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/ChannelsTableUtils.test.js
@@ -0,0 +1,611 @@
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import * as ChannelsTableUtils from '../ChannelsTableUtils';
+
+// ── Dependency mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../forms/ChannelUtils.js', () => ({
+  normalizeFieldValue: vi.fn((field, value) => {
+    if (value === '' || value === null || value === undefined) return null;
+    if (field === 'channel_number') return parseFloat(value);
+    if (['channel_group_id', 'logo_id', 'epg_data_id', 'stream_profile_id'].includes(field)) {
+      return parseInt(value, 10);
+    }
+    return value;
+  }),
+  OVERRIDABLE_FIELDS: [
+    'name',
+    'channel_number',
+    'channel_group_id',
+    'logo_id',
+    'tvg_id',
+    'tvc_guide_stationid',
+    'epg_data_id',
+    'stream_profile_id',
+  ],
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../../api.js', () => ({
+  default: {
+    reorderChannel: vi.fn(),
+    deleteChannel: vi.fn(),
+    deleteChannels: vi.fn(),
+    queryChannels: vi.fn(),
+    getAllChannelIds: vi.fn(),
+    updateProfileChannels: vi.fn(),
+    updateProfileChannel: vi.fn(),
+    addChannelProfile: vi.fn(),
+    deleteChannelProfile: vi.fn(),
+  },
+}));
+
+import API from '../../../api.js';
+
+describe('ChannelsTableUtils', () => {
+  // ── buildInlinePatch ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('buildInlinePatch', () => {
+    describe('manual channel (auto_created = false)', () => {
+      const row = { id: 1, auto_created: false, name: 'CNN' };
+
+      it('returns direct patch for a string field', () => {
+        expect(ChannelsTableUtils.buildInlinePatch(row, 'name', 'BBC')).toEqual(
+          {
+            id: 1,
+            name: 'BBC',
+          }
+        );
+      });
+
+      it('normalizes empty string to null', () => {
+        expect(ChannelsTableUtils.buildInlinePatch(row, 'name', '')).toEqual({
+          id: 1,
+          name: null,
+        });
+      });
+
+      it('normalizes undefined to null', () => {
+        expect(
+          ChannelsTableUtils.buildInlinePatch(row, 'name', undefined)
+        ).toEqual({
+          id: 1,
+          name: null,
+        });
+      });
+
+      it('passes through numeric values', () => {
+        expect(
+          ChannelsTableUtils.buildInlinePatch(row, 'channel_number', 5)
+        ).toEqual({
+          id: 1,
+          channel_number: 5,
+        });
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('auto-synced channel (auto_created = true)', () => {
+      const row = {
+        id: 2,
+        auto_created: true,
+        name: 'ESPN',
+        channel_number: 10,
+        epg_data_id: 99,
+      };
+
+      it('returns override patch when value differs from provider', () => {
+        const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildInlinePatch(
+          row,
+          'name',
+          'ESPN HD'
+        );
+        expect(result).toEqual({
+          id: 2,
+          override: { name: 'ESPN HD' },
+        });
+      });
+
+      it('clears override when new value matches provider value', () => {
+        const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildInlinePatch(row, 'name', 'ESPN');
+        expect(result).toEqual({
+          id: 2,
+          override: { name: null },
+        });
+      });
+
+      it('returns override patch for channel_number field', () => {
+        const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildInlinePatch(
+          row,
+          'channel_number',
+          20
+        );
+        expect(result).toEqual({
+          id: 2,
+          override: { channel_number: 20 },
+        });
+      });
+
+      it('clears override for channel_number when value matches provider', () => {
+        const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildInlinePatch(
+          row,
+          'channel_number',
+          10
+        );
+        expect(result).toEqual({
+          id: 2,
+          override: { channel_number: null },
+        });
+      });
+
+      it('uses direct patch for non-overridable field on auto-synced channel', () => {
+        const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildInlinePatch(
+          row,
+          'some_other_field',
+          'value'
+        );
+        expect(result).toEqual({
+          id: 2,
+          some_other_field: 'value',
+        });
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getEpgOptions ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getEpgOptions', () => {
+    const epgs = {
+      1: { id: 1, name: 'EPG Alpha' },
+      2: { id: 2, name: 'EPG Beta' },
+    };
+
+    const tvgsById = {
+      10: { id: 10, tvg_id: 'cnn', name: 'CNN', epg_source: 1 },
+      11: { id: 11, tvg_id: 'bbc', name: 'BBC', epg_source: 2 },
+      12: { id: 12, tvg_id: 'espn', name: 'ESPN', epg_source: 1 },
+    };
+
+    it('includes "Not Assigned" as the first option', () => {
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getEpgOptions(tvgsById, epgs);
+      expect(options[0]).toEqual({ value: 'null', label: 'Not Assigned' });
+    });
+
+    it('returns an option for each tvg entry', () => {
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getEpgOptions(tvgsById, epgs);
+      expect(options).toHaveLength(4); // 1 null + 3 tvgs
+    });
+
+    it('formats label as "EPG Name | tvg_id | tvg name" when all present and name differs from tvg_id', () => {
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getEpgOptions(tvgsById, epgs);
+      const cnn = options.find((o) => o.value === '10');
+      expect(cnn?.label).toBe('EPG Alpha | cnn | CNN');
+    });
+
+    it('omits tvg name from label when name equals tvg_id', () => {
+      const tvgs = {
+        10: { id: 10, tvg_id: 'CNN', name: 'CNN', epg_source: 1 },
+      };
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getEpgOptions(tvgs, epgs);
+      const opt = options.find((o) => o.value === '10');
+      expect(opt?.label).toBe('EPG Alpha | CNN');
+    });
+
+    it('uses tvg name as label when no epg_source and no tvg_id', () => {
+      const tvgs = {
+        20: { id: 20, tvg_id: null, name: 'Standalone', epg_source: null },
+      };
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getEpgOptions(tvgs, {});
+      const opt = options.find((o) => o.value === '20');
+      expect(opt?.label).toBe('Standalone');
+    });
+
+    it('falls back to "ID: {id}" when no name and no tvg_id', () => {
+      const tvgs = {
+        30: { id: 30, tvg_id: null, name: null, epg_source: null },
+      };
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getEpgOptions(tvgs, {});
+      const opt = options.find((o) => o.value === '30');
+      expect(opt?.label).toBe('ID: 30');
+    });
+
+    it('sorts options by EPG source name then tvg_id', () => {
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getEpgOptions(tvgsById, epgs);
+      // EPG Alpha entries (cnn, espn) should come before EPG Beta (bbc)
+      const labels = options.slice(1).map((o) => o.label);
+      const alphaCnn = labels.findIndex((l) => l.includes('cnn'));
+      const alphaEspn = labels.findIndex((l) => l.includes('espn'));
+      const betaBbc = labels.findIndex((l) => l.includes('bbc'));
+      expect(alphaCnn).toBeLessThan(betaBbc);
+      expect(alphaEspn).toBeLessThan(betaBbc);
+    });
+
+    it('returns only the null option for empty tvgsById', () => {
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getEpgOptions({}, epgs);
+      expect(options).toHaveLength(1);
+      expect(options[0].value).toBe('null');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getLogoOptions ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getLogoOptions', () => {
+    const logos = {
+      1: { id: 1, name: 'ABC Logo' },
+      2: { id: 2, name: 'NBC Logo' },
+      3: { id: 3, name: null },
+    };
+
+    it('includes "Default" as the first option', () => {
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getLogoOptions(logos);
+      expect(options[0]).toEqual({
+        value: 'null',
+        label: 'Default',
+        logo: null,
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('returns an option for each logo', () => {
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getLogoOptions(logos);
+      expect(options).toHaveLength(4); // 1 default + 3 logos
+    });
+
+    it('uses logo name as label', () => {
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getLogoOptions(logos);
+      const abc = options.find((o) => o.value === '1');
+      expect(abc?.label).toBe('ABC Logo');
+      expect(abc?.logo).toEqual({ id: 1, name: 'ABC Logo' });
+    });
+
+    it('falls back to "Logo {id}" when name is null', () => {
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getLogoOptions(logos);
+      const noName = options.find((o) => o.value === '3');
+      expect(noName?.label).toBe('Logo 3');
+    });
+
+    it('sorts logos by name', () => {
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getLogoOptions(logos);
+      const names = options.slice(2).map((o) => o.label);
+      expect(names[0]).toBe('ABC Logo');
+      expect(names[1]).toBe('NBC Logo');
+    });
+
+    it('returns only the default option for empty logos', () => {
+      const options = ChannelsTableUtils.getLogoOptions({});
+      expect(options).toHaveLength(1);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── buildM3UUrl ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('buildM3UUrl', () => {
+    const baseUrl = 'http://localhost/output/m3u';
+    const defaults = {
+      cachedlogos: true,
+      direct: false,
+      tvg_id_source: 'channel_number',
+      output_format: '',
+      output_profile: '',
+    };
+
+    it('returns base URL with no params when all defaults', () => {
+      expect(ChannelsTableUtils.buildM3UUrl(defaults, baseUrl)).toBe(baseUrl);
+    });
+
+    it('appends cachedlogos=false when disabled', () => {
+      const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildM3UUrl(
+        { ...defaults, cachedlogos: false },
+        baseUrl
+      );
+      expect(result).toContain('cachedlogos=false');
+    });
+
+    it('appends direct=true when enabled', () => {
+      const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildM3UUrl(
+        { ...defaults, direct: true },
+        baseUrl
+      );
+      expect(result).toContain('direct=true');
+    });
+
+    it('appends tvg_id_source when not channel_number', () => {
+      const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildM3UUrl(
+        { ...defaults, tvg_id_source: 'tvg_id' },
+        baseUrl
+      );
+      expect(result).toContain('tvg_id_source=tvg_id');
+    });
+
+    it('does not append tvg_id_source when channel_number', () => {
+      const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildM3UUrl(defaults, baseUrl);
+      expect(result).not.toContain('tvg_id_source');
+    });
+
+    it('appends output_format when set', () => {
+      const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildM3UUrl(
+        { ...defaults, output_format: 'mpegts' },
+        baseUrl
+      );
+      expect(result).toContain('output_format=mpegts');
+    });
+
+    it('appends output_profile when set', () => {
+      const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildM3UUrl(
+        { ...defaults, output_profile: '3' },
+        baseUrl
+      );
+      expect(result).toContain('output_profile=3');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── buildEPGUrl ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('buildEPGUrl', () => {
+    const baseUrl = 'http://localhost/output/epg';
+    const defaults = {
+      cachedlogos: true,
+      tvg_id_source: 'channel_number',
+      days: 0,
+      prev_days: 0,
+    };
+
+    it('returns base URL with no params when all defaults', () => {
+      expect(ChannelsTableUtils.buildEPGUrl(defaults, baseUrl)).toBe(baseUrl);
+    });
+
+    it('appends cachedlogos=false when disabled', () => {
+      const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildEPGUrl(
+        { ...defaults, cachedlogos: false },
+        baseUrl
+      );
+      expect(result).toContain('cachedlogos=false');
+    });
+
+    it('appends tvg_id_source when not channel_number', () => {
+      const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildEPGUrl(
+        { ...defaults, tvg_id_source: 'gracenote' },
+        baseUrl
+      );
+      expect(result).toContain('tvg_id_source=gracenote');
+    });
+
+    it('appends days when > 0', () => {
+      const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildEPGUrl(
+        { ...defaults, days: 7 },
+        baseUrl
+      );
+      expect(result).toContain('days=7');
+    });
+
+    it('does not append days when 0', () => {
+      const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildEPGUrl(defaults, baseUrl);
+      expect(result).not.toContain('days');
+    });
+
+    it('appends prev_days when > 0', () => {
+      const result = ChannelsTableUtils.buildEPGUrl(
+        { ...defaults, prev_days: 3 },
+        baseUrl
+      );
+      expect(result).toContain('prev_days=3');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── buildHDHRUrl ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('buildHDHRUrl', () => {
+    it('returns hdhrUrl unchanged when no output profile', () => {
+      expect(ChannelsTableUtils.buildHDHRUrl('', 'http://localhost/hdhr')).toBe(
+        'http://localhost/hdhr'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('appends output_profile segment when profile id provided', () => {
+      expect(
+        ChannelsTableUtils.buildHDHRUrl('2', 'http://localhost/hdhr')
+      ).toBe('http://localhost/hdhr/output_profile/2');
+    });
+
+    it('strips trailing slash before appending', () => {
+      expect(
+        ChannelsTableUtils.buildHDHRUrl('1', 'http://localhost/hdhr/')
+      ).toBe('http://localhost/hdhr/output_profile/1');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── buildFetchParams ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('buildFetchParams', () => {
+    const defaults = {
+      pagination: { pageIndex: 0, pageSize: 50 },
+      sorting: [],
+      debouncedFilters: {},
+      selectedProfileId: '0',
+      showDisabled: false,
+      showOnlyStreamlessChannels: false,
+      showOnlyStaleChannels: false,
+      showOnlyOverriddenChannels: false,
+      visibilityFilter: 'active',
+    };
+
+    it('always includes page, page_size, and include_streams', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams(defaults);
+      expect(params.get('page')).toBe('1');
+      expect(params.get('page_size')).toBe('50');
+      expect(params.get('include_streams')).toBe('true');
+    });
+
+    it('increments page by 1 from pageIndex', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        pagination: { pageIndex: 2, pageSize: 25 },
+      });
+      expect(params.get('page')).toBe('3');
+      expect(params.get('page_size')).toBe('25');
+    });
+
+    it('does not include channel_profile_id when selectedProfileId is "0"', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams(defaults);
+      expect(params.get('channel_profile_id')).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('includes channel_profile_id when selectedProfileId is not "0"', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        selectedProfileId: '3',
+      });
+      expect(params.get('channel_profile_id')).toBe('3');
+    });
+
+    it('includes show_disabled when true', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        showDisabled: true,
+      });
+      expect(params.get('show_disabled')).toBe('true');
+    });
+
+    it('includes only_streamless when true', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        showOnlyStreamlessChannels: true,
+      });
+      expect(params.get('only_streamless')).toBe('true');
+    });
+
+    it('includes only_stale when true', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        showOnlyStaleChannels: true,
+      });
+      expect(params.get('only_stale')).toBe('true');
+    });
+
+    it('includes only_has_overrides when true', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        showOnlyOverriddenChannels: true,
+      });
+      expect(params.get('only_has_overrides')).toBe('true');
+    });
+
+    it('does not include visibility_filter when "active"', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams(defaults);
+      expect(params.get('visibility_filter')).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('includes visibility_filter when not "active"', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        visibilityFilter: 'hidden',
+      });
+      expect(params.get('visibility_filter')).toBe('hidden');
+    });
+
+    it('includes ordering with ascending sort', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        sorting: [{ id: 'name', desc: false }],
+      });
+      expect(params.get('ordering')).toBe('name');
+    });
+
+    it('includes ordering with descending sort', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        sorting: [{ id: 'name', desc: true }],
+      });
+      expect(params.get('ordering')).toBe('-name');
+    });
+
+    it('maps channel_group sort field to channel_group__name', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        sorting: [{ id: 'channel_group', desc: false }],
+      });
+      expect(params.get('ordering')).toBe('channel_group__name');
+    });
+
+    it('maps epg sort field to epg_data__name', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        sorting: [{ id: 'epg', desc: false }],
+      });
+      expect(params.get('ordering')).toBe('epg_data__name');
+    });
+
+    it('applies string debounced filters', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        debouncedFilters: { name: 'CNN' },
+      });
+      expect(params.get('name')).toBe('CNN');
+    });
+
+    it('applies array debounced filters joined by comma', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        debouncedFilters: { channel_group: ['News', 'Sports'] },
+      });
+      expect(params.get('channel_group')).toBe('News,Sports');
+    });
+
+    it('converts null values in array filters to "null" string', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        debouncedFilters: { epg: [null, 'SomeEPG'] },
+      });
+      expect(params.get('epg')).toBe('null,SomeEPG');
+    });
+
+    it('skips falsy debounced filter values', () => {
+      const params = ChannelsTableUtils.buildFetchParams({
+        ...defaults,
+        debouncedFilters: { name: '' },
+      });
+      expect(params.get('name')).toBeNull();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── API wrapper functions ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('API wrappers', () => {
+    beforeEach(() => vi.clearAllMocks());
+
+    it('reorderChannel calls API.reorderChannel', () => {
+      ChannelsTableUtils.reorderChannel(1, 2);
+      expect(API.reorderChannel).toHaveBeenCalledWith(1, 2);
+    });
+
+    it('deleteChannel calls API.deleteChannel', () => {
+      ChannelsTableUtils.deleteChannel(5);
+      expect(API.deleteChannel).toHaveBeenCalledWith(5);
+    });
+
+    it('deleteChannels calls API.deleteChannels', () => {
+      ChannelsTableUtils.deleteChannels([1, 2, 3]);
+      expect(API.deleteChannels).toHaveBeenCalledWith([1, 2, 3]);
+    });
+
+    it('queryChannels calls API.queryChannels', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams();
+      ChannelsTableUtils.queryChannels(params);
+      expect(API.queryChannels).toHaveBeenCalledWith(params);
+    });
+
+    it('getAllChannelIds calls API.getAllChannelIds', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams();
+      ChannelsTableUtils.getAllChannelIds(params);
+      expect(API.getAllChannelIds).toHaveBeenCalledWith(params);
+    });
+
+    it('updateProfileChannels calls API.updateProfileChannels', () => {
+      ChannelsTableUtils.updateProfileChannels([1, 2], '3', true);
+      expect(API.updateProfileChannels).toHaveBeenCalledWith([1, 2], '3', true);
+    });
+
+    it('updateProfileChannel calls API.updateProfileChannel', () => {
+      ChannelsTableUtils.updateProfileChannel(1, '3', false);
+      expect(API.updateProfileChannel).toHaveBeenCalledWith(1, '3', false);
+    });
+
+    it('addChannelProfile calls API.addChannelProfile', () => {
+      const values = { name: 'Test Profile' };
+      ChannelsTableUtils.addChannelProfile(values);
+      expect(API.addChannelProfile).toHaveBeenCalledWith(values);
+    });
+
+    it('deleteChannelProfile calls API.deleteChannelProfile', () => {
+      ChannelsTableUtils.deleteChannelProfile(4);
+      expect(API.deleteChannelProfile).toHaveBeenCalledWith(4);
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/EPGsTableUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/EPGsTableUtils.test.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..7dd0b8dc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/EPGsTableUtils.test.js
@@ -0,0 +1,238 @@
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import * as EPGsTableUtils from '../EPGsTableUtils';
+
+// ── Dependency mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../api.js', () => ({
+  default: {
+    updateEPG: vi.fn(),
+    deleteEPG: vi.fn(),
+    refreshEPG: vi.fn(),
+  },
+}));
+
+import API from '../../../api.js';
+
+describe('EPGsTableUtils', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => vi.clearAllMocks());
+
+  // ── formatStatusText ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('formatStatusText', () => {
+    it('returns "Unknown" for null', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.formatStatusText(null)).toBe('Unknown');
+    });
+
+    it('returns "Unknown" for undefined', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.formatStatusText(undefined)).toBe('Unknown');
+    });
+
+    it('returns "Unknown" for empty string', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.formatStatusText('')).toBe('Unknown');
+    });
+
+    it('capitalizes first letter and lowercases the rest', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.formatStatusText('idle')).toBe('Idle');
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.formatStatusText('success')).toBe('Success');
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.formatStatusText('error')).toBe('Error');
+    });
+
+    it('handles already-uppercase input', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.formatStatusText('FETCHING')).toBe('Fetching');
+    });
+
+    it('handles mixed case input', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.formatStatusText('pArSiNg')).toBe('Parsing');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── updateEpg ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('updateEpg', () => {
+    it('calls API.updateEPG with merged values and id', async () => {
+      API.updateEPG.mockResolvedValue({ id: 1 });
+      const epg = { id: 1, name: 'Old Name' };
+      await EPGsTableUtils.updateEpg({ is_active: false }, epg, false);
+      expect(API.updateEPG).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        { is_active: false, id: 1 },
+        false
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('passes isToggle=true to API.updateEPG', async () => {
+      API.updateEPG.mockResolvedValue({ id: 2 });
+      const epg = { id: 2 };
+      await EPGsTableUtils.updateEpg({ is_active: true }, epg, true);
+      expect(API.updateEPG).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        { is_active: true, id: 2 },
+        true
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('returns the API response', async () => {
+      const mockResponse = { id: 3, name: 'Updated' };
+      API.updateEPG.mockResolvedValue(mockResponse);
+      const result = await EPGsTableUtils.updateEpg({}, { id: 3 }, false);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockResponse);
+    });
+
+    it('propagates API errors', async () => {
+      API.updateEPG.mockRejectedValue(new Error('Network error'));
+      await expect(
+        EPGsTableUtils.updateEpg({}, { id: 1 }, false)
+      ).rejects.toThrow('Network error');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── deleteEpg ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('deleteEpg', () => {
+    it('calls API.deleteEPG with the correct id', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      API.deleteEPG.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = EPGsTableUtils.deleteEpg(5);
+      expect(API.deleteEPG).toHaveBeenCalledWith(5);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── refreshEpg ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('refreshEpg', () => {
+    it('calls API.refreshEPG with the correct id', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      API.refreshEPG.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = EPGsTableUtils.refreshEpg(7);
+      expect(API.refreshEPG).toHaveBeenCalledWith(7, expect.anything());
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getProgressLabel ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getProgressLabel', () => {
+    it('returns "Downloading" for downloading action', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel('downloading')).toBe(
+        'Downloading'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('returns "Extracting" for extracting action', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel('extracting')).toBe('Extracting');
+    });
+
+    it('returns "Parsing Channels" for parsing_channels action', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel('parsing_channels')).toBe(
+        'Parsing Channels'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('returns "Parsing Programs" for parsing_programs action', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel('parsing_programs')).toBe(
+        'Parsing Programs'
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('returns null for unknown action', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel('unknown_action')).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('returns null for null action', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel(null)).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('returns null for undefined action', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressLabel(undefined)).toBeNull();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getProgressInfo ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getProgressInfo', () => {
+    it('returns message when progress.message is set', () => {
+      expect(
+        EPGsTableUtils.getProgressInfo({ message: 'Loading data...' })
+      ).toBe('Loading data...');
+    });
+
+    it('returns programs/channels string when processed and channels are set', () => {
+      expect(
+        EPGsTableUtils.getProgressInfo({ processed: 1500, channels: 42 })
+      ).toBe('1,500 programs for 42 channels');
+    });
+
+    it('prefers message over processed/channels', () => {
+      expect(
+        EPGsTableUtils.getProgressInfo({
+          message: 'Custom message',
+          processed: 100,
+          channels: 5,
+        })
+      ).toBe('Custom message');
+    });
+
+    it('returns processed/total string when processed and total are set without channels', () => {
+      expect(
+        EPGsTableUtils.getProgressInfo({ processed: 250, total: 1000 })
+      ).toBe('250 / 1,000');
+    });
+
+    it('returns null when no relevant fields are present', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressInfo({})).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('returns null when only processed is set without channels or total', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.getProgressInfo({ processed: 100 })).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('formats large numbers with locale separators', () => {
+      const result = EPGsTableUtils.getProgressInfo({
+        processed: 1000000,
+        total: 5000000,
+      });
+      expect(result).toBe('1,000,000 / 5,000,000');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getSortedEpgs ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getSortedEpgs', () => {
+    const epgs = [
+      { id: 1, name: 'Zebra EPG', is_active: true },
+      { id: 2, name: 'Alpha EPG', is_active: false },
+      { id: 3, name: 'Middle EPG', is_active: true },
+    ];
+
+    it('sorts ascending when compareDesc is false', () => {
+      const result = EPGsTableUtils.getSortedEpgs(
+        [...epgs],
+        'is_active',
+        false
+      );
+      // active=false comes first in ascending (false < true)
+      expect(result[0].id).toBe(2);
+    });
+
+    it('sorts descending when compareDesc is true', () => {
+      const result = EPGsTableUtils.getSortedEpgs([...epgs], 'is_active', true);
+      // active=true comes first in descending
+      expect(result[0].is_active).toBe(true);
+    });
+
+    it('returns items in original relative order when values are equal', () => {
+      const items = [
+        { id: 1, name: 'Same', is_active: true },
+        { id: 2, name: 'Same', is_active: true },
+      ];
+      const result = EPGsTableUtils.getSortedEpgs([...items], 'name', false);
+      expect(result[0].id).toBe(1);
+      expect(result[1].id).toBe(2);
+    });
+
+    it('sorts by name field ascending', () => {
+      const result = EPGsTableUtils.getSortedEpgs([...epgs], 'name', false);
+      expect(result[0].name).toBe('Alpha EPG');
+    });
+
+    it('sorts by name field descending', () => {
+      const result = EPGsTableUtils.getSortedEpgs([...epgs], 'name', true);
+      expect(result[0].name).toBe('Zebra EPG');
+    });
+
+    it('returns an empty array for empty input', () => {
+      expect(EPGsTableUtils.getSortedEpgs([], 'name', false)).toEqual([]);
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/LogosTableUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/LogosTableUtils.test.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..332f198a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/LogosTableUtils.test.js
@@ -0,0 +1,220 @@
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import * as LogosTableUtils from '../LogosTableUtils';
+
+// ── Dependency mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../api.js', () => ({
+  default: {
+    deleteLogo: vi.fn(),
+    deleteLogos: vi.fn(),
+    cleanupUnusedLogos: vi.fn(),
+  },
+}));
+
+import API from '../../../api.js';
+
+describe('LogosTableUtils', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => vi.clearAllMocks());
+
+  // ── getFilteredLogos ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getFilteredLogos', () => {
+    const logos = {
+      1: { id: 1, name: 'ABC Logo', is_used: true },
+      2: { id: 2, name: 'NBC Logo', is_used: false },
+      3: { id: 3, name: 'CBS Logo', is_used: true },
+      4: { id: 4, name: 'abc sports', is_used: false },
+    };
+
+    it('returns all logos sorted by id when no filters applied', () => {
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(logos, '', 'all');
+      expect(result.map((l) => l.id)).toEqual([1, 2, 3, 4]);
+    });
+
+    it('returns empty array for null logos', () => {
+      expect(LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(null, '', 'all')).toEqual([]);
+    });
+
+    it('returns empty array for undefined logos', () => {
+      expect(LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(undefined, '', 'all')).toEqual(
+        []
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('filters by name case-insensitively', () => {
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(logos, 'abc', 'all');
+      expect(result).toHaveLength(2);
+      expect(result.map((l) => l.id)).toEqual([1, 4]);
+    });
+
+    it('filters by exact name match', () => {
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(logos, 'NBC Logo', 'all');
+      expect(result).toHaveLength(1);
+      expect(result[0].id).toBe(2);
+    });
+
+    it('returns empty array when name filter matches nothing', () => {
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(logos, 'xyz', 'all');
+      expect(result).toHaveLength(0);
+    });
+
+    it('filters to used logos only when filtersUsed is "used"', () => {
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(logos, '', 'used');
+      expect(result.every((l) => l.is_used)).toBe(true);
+      expect(result).toHaveLength(2);
+    });
+
+    it('filters to unused logos only when filtersUsed is "unused"', () => {
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(logos, '', 'unused');
+      expect(result.every((l) => !l.is_used)).toBe(true);
+      expect(result).toHaveLength(2);
+    });
+
+    it('applies name filter and used filter together', () => {
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(logos, 'abc', 'used');
+      expect(result).toHaveLength(1);
+      expect(result[0].id).toBe(1);
+    });
+
+    it('applies name filter and unused filter together', () => {
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(logos, 'abc', 'unused');
+      expect(result).toHaveLength(1);
+      expect(result[0].id).toBe(4);
+    });
+
+    it('sorts results by id ascending', () => {
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(logos, '', 'all');
+      expect(result).toHaveLength(4);
+      for (let i = 1; i < result.length; i++) {
+        expect(result[i].id).toBeGreaterThan(result[i - 1].id);
+      }
+    });
+
+    it('returns empty array when logos object is empty', () => {
+      expect(LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos({}, '', 'all')).toEqual([]);
+    });
+
+    it('does not filter when debouncedNameFilter is empty string', () => {
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(logos, '', 'all');
+      expect(result).toHaveLength(4);
+    });
+
+    it('does not apply usage filter for unrecognized filtersUsed value', () => {
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.getFilteredLogos(logos, '', 'all');
+      expect(result).toHaveLength(4);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── deleteLogo ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('deleteLogo', () => {
+    it('calls API.deleteLogo with id and deleteFile', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      API.deleteLogo.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.deleteLogo(5, true);
+      expect(API.deleteLogo).toHaveBeenCalledWith(5, true);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('passes deleteFile=false correctly', () => {
+      LogosTableUtils.deleteLogo(3, false);
+      expect(API.deleteLogo).toHaveBeenCalledWith(3, false);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── deleteLogos ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('deleteLogos', () => {
+    it('calls API.deleteLogos with ids and deleteFiles', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      API.deleteLogos.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.deleteLogos([1, 2, 3], true);
+      expect(API.deleteLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith([1, 2, 3], true);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('passes deleteFiles=false correctly', () => {
+      LogosTableUtils.deleteLogos([4, 5], false);
+      expect(API.deleteLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith([4, 5], false);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── cleanupUnusedLogos ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('cleanupUnusedLogos', () => {
+    it('calls API.cleanupUnusedLogos with deleteFiles=true', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      API.cleanupUnusedLogos.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = LogosTableUtils.cleanupUnusedLogos(true);
+      expect(API.cleanupUnusedLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(true);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('calls API.cleanupUnusedLogos with deleteFiles=false', () => {
+      LogosTableUtils.cleanupUnusedLogos(false);
+      expect(API.cleanupUnusedLogos).toHaveBeenCalledWith(false);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── generateUsageLabel ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('generateUsageLabel', () => {
+    describe('single type — channels only', () => {
+      it('returns singular "channel" for 1 channel', () => {
+        const names = ['Channel: HBO'];
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.generateUsageLabel(names, 1)).toBe('1 channel');
+      });
+
+      it('returns plural "channels" for multiple channels', () => {
+        const names = ['Channel: HBO', 'Channel: CNN', 'Channel: ESPN'];
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.generateUsageLabel(names, 3)).toBe('3 channels');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('single type — movies only', () => {
+      it('returns singular "movie" for 1 movie', () => {
+        const names = ['Movie: Inception'];
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.generateUsageLabel(names, 1)).toBe('1 movie');
+      });
+
+      it('returns plural "movies" for multiple movies', () => {
+        const names = ['Movie: Inception', 'Movie: Interstellar'];
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.generateUsageLabel(names, 2)).toBe('2 movies');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('single type — series only', () => {
+      it('returns "series" for 1 series', () => {
+        const names = ['Series: Breaking Bad'];
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.generateUsageLabel(names, 1)).toBe('1 series');
+      });
+
+      it('returns "series" for multiple series', () => {
+        const names = ['Series: Breaking Bad', 'Series: The Wire'];
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.generateUsageLabel(names, 2)).toBe('2 series');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('multiple types — generic items', () => {
+      it('returns singular "item" when channelCount is 1', () => {
+        const names = ['Channel: HBO', 'Movie: Inception'];
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.generateUsageLabel(names, 1)).toBe('1 item');
+      });
+
+      it('returns plural "items" when channelCount > 1', () => {
+        const names = ['Channel: HBO', 'Movie: Inception', 'Series: Lost'];
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.generateUsageLabel(names, 3)).toBe('3 items');
+      });
+
+      it('uses channelCount not array length for generic label', () => {
+        const names = ['Channel: HBO', 'Movie: Inception'];
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.generateUsageLabel(names, 5)).toBe('5 items');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('edge cases', () => {
+      it('returns "0 items" for empty names array (no types match)', () => {
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.generateUsageLabel([], 0)).toBe('0 items');
+      });
+
+      it('ignores unrecognized name prefixes', () => {
+        const names = ['Unknown: Foo', 'Channel: HBO'];
+        expect(LogosTableUtils.generateUsageLabel(names, 1)).toBe('1 channel');
+      });
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/M3UsTableUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/M3UsTableUtils.test.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..de63e0e9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/M3UsTableUtils.test.js
@@ -0,0 +1,474 @@
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import * as M3UsTableUtils from '../M3UsTableUtils';
+
+// ── Dependency mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../api.js', () => ({
+  default: {
+    refreshPlaylist: vi.fn(),
+    getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount: vi.fn(),
+    deletePlaylist: vi.fn(),
+    updatePlaylist: vi.fn(),
+  },
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../dateTimeUtils.js', () => ({
+  format: vi.fn((val, fmt) => `formatted:${fmt}`),
+  formatDuration: vi.fn((seconds) => `duration:${seconds}`),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../../networkUtils.js', () => ({
+  formatSpeed: vi.fn((speed) => `speed:${speed}`),
+}));
+
+import API from '../../../api.js';
+import { format, formatDuration } from '../../dateTimeUtils.js';
+import { formatSpeed } from '../../networkUtils.js';
+
+describe('M3UsTableUtils', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => vi.clearAllMocks());
+
+  // ── API wrappers ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('refreshPlaylist', () => {
+    it('calls API.refreshPlaylist with the correct id', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      API.refreshPlaylist.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.refreshPlaylist(3);
+      expect(API.refreshPlaylist).toHaveBeenCalledWith(3);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount', () => {
+    it('calls API.getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount with the correct id', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve({ count: 5 });
+      API.getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount(7);
+      expect(API.getPlaylistAutoCreatedChannelsCount).toHaveBeenCalledWith(7);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('deletePlaylist', () => {
+    it('calls API.deletePlaylist with the correct id', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      API.deletePlaylist.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.deletePlaylist(2);
+      expect(API.deletePlaylist).toHaveBeenCalledWith(2);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('updatePlaylist', () => {
+    it('merges values with playlist id and passes isToggle', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve({});
+      API.updatePlaylist.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.updatePlaylist(
+        { is_active: false },
+        { id: 10, name: 'Test' },
+        true
+      );
+      expect(API.updatePlaylist).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        { is_active: false, id: 10 },
+        true
+      );
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('defaults isToggle to false when not provided', () => {
+      API.updatePlaylist.mockReturnValue(Promise.resolve({}));
+      M3UsTableUtils.updatePlaylist({ name: 'New' }, { id: 5 });
+      expect(API.updatePlaylist).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        { name: 'New', id: 5 },
+        false
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── formatStatusText ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('formatStatusText', () => {
+    it.each([
+      ['idle', 'Idle'],
+      ['fetching', 'Fetching'],
+      ['parsing', 'Parsing'],
+      ['error', 'Error'],
+      ['success', 'Success'],
+      ['pending_setup', 'Pending Setup'],
+    ])('returns "%s" for status "%s"', (status, expected) => {
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.formatStatusText(status)).toBe(expected);
+    });
+
+    it('capitalizes first letter for unknown status', () => {
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.formatStatusText('loading')).toBe('Loading');
+    });
+
+    it('returns "Unknown" for null', () => {
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.formatStatusText(null)).toBe('Unknown');
+    });
+
+    it('returns "Unknown" for undefined', () => {
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.formatStatusText(undefined)).toBe('Unknown');
+    });
+
+    it('returns "Unknown" for empty string', () => {
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.formatStatusText('')).toBe('Unknown');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getStatusColor ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getStatusColor', () => {
+    it.each([
+      ['idle', 'gray.5'],
+      ['fetching', 'blue.5'],
+      ['parsing', 'indigo.5'],
+      ['error', 'red.5'],
+      ['success', 'green.5'],
+      ['pending_setup', 'orange.5'],
+    ])('returns "%s" for status "%s"', (status, expected) => {
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.getStatusColor(status)).toBe(expected);
+    });
+
+    it('returns "gray.5" for unknown status', () => {
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.getStatusColor('unknown')).toBe('gray.5');
+    });
+
+    it('returns "gray.5" for null', () => {
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.getStatusColor(null)).toBe('gray.5');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getExpirationInfo ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getExpirationInfo', () => {
+    it('returns red.7 and "Expired" when daysLeft < 0', () => {
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationInfo(
+        -1,
+        '2024-01-01',
+        'MM/DD/YYYY'
+      );
+      expect(result).toEqual({ color: 'red.7', label: 'Expired' });
+    });
+
+    it('returns red.5 and "Expires today" when daysLeft === 0', () => {
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationInfo(
+        0,
+        '2024-06-01',
+        'MM/DD/YYYY'
+      );
+      expect(result).toEqual({ color: 'red.5', label: 'Expires today' });
+    });
+
+    it('returns orange.5 and "{n}d left" when daysLeft is 1–7', () => {
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationInfo(1, null, 'MM/DD/YYYY')).toEqual({
+        color: 'orange.5',
+        label: '1d left',
+      });
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationInfo(7, null, 'MM/DD/YYYY')).toEqual({
+        color: 'orange.5',
+        label: '7d left',
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('returns yellow.5 and "{n}d left" when daysLeft is 8–30', () => {
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationInfo(8, null, 'MM/DD/YYYY')).toEqual({
+        color: 'yellow.5',
+        label: '8d left',
+      });
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationInfo(30, null, 'MM/DD/YYYY')).toEqual({
+        color: 'yellow.5',
+        label: '30d left',
+      });
+    });
+
+    it('returns formatted date label with no color when daysLeft > 30', () => {
+      format.mockReturnValue('12/31/2024');
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationInfo(
+        60,
+        '2024-12-31',
+        'MM/DD/YYYY'
+      );
+      expect(format).toHaveBeenCalledWith('2024-12-31', 'MM/DD/YYYY');
+      expect(result.label).toBe('12/31/2024');
+      expect(result.color).toBeUndefined();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getExpirationTooltip ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getExpirationTooltip', () => {
+    it('returns the fallback label when allExpirations is empty', () => {
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationTooltip(
+        [],
+        'MM/DD/YYYY HH:mm',
+        '7d left'
+      );
+      expect(result).toBe('7d left');
+    });
+
+    it('formats each expiration entry with profile name and date', () => {
+      format.mockImplementation(() => `2024-12-31`);
+      const expirations = [
+        { profile_name: 'Profile A', exp_date: '2024-12-31', is_active: true },
+        { profile_name: 'Profile B', exp_date: '2024-11-30', is_active: false },
+      ];
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationTooltip(
+        expirations,
+        'MM/DD/YYYY HH:mm',
+        'fallback'
+      );
+      expect(result).toContain('Profile A: 2024-12-31');
+      expect(result).toContain('Profile B: 2024-12-31 (inactive)');
+    });
+
+    it('does not append "(inactive)" for active profiles', () => {
+      format.mockReturnValue('2024-12-31');
+      const expirations = [
+        { profile_name: 'Active', exp_date: '2024-12-31', is_active: true },
+      ];
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationTooltip(
+        expirations,
+        'MM/DD/YYYY',
+        'fallback'
+      );
+      expect(result).not.toContain('(inactive)');
+    });
+
+    it('joins multiple entries with newline', () => {
+      format.mockReturnValue('2024-12-31');
+      const expirations = [
+        { profile_name: 'A', exp_date: '2024-12-31', is_active: true },
+        { profile_name: 'B', exp_date: '2024-12-31', is_active: true },
+      ];
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getExpirationTooltip(
+        expirations,
+        'MM/DD/YYYY',
+        'fallback'
+      );
+      expect(result.split('\n')).toHaveLength(2);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getSortedPlaylists ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getSortedPlaylists', () => {
+    const playlists = [
+      { id: 1, name: 'Zebra', locked: false, max_streams: 5 },
+      { id: 2, name: 'Alpha', locked: false, max_streams: 10 },
+      { id: 3, name: 'Middle', locked: true, max_streams: 1 },
+      { id: 4, name: 'Beta', locked: false, max_streams: 3 },
+    ];
+
+    it('excludes locked playlists', () => {
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getSortedPlaylists(
+        playlists,
+        'name',
+        false
+      );
+      expect(result.find((p) => p.id === 3)).toBeUndefined();
+      expect(result).toHaveLength(3);
+    });
+
+    it('sorts by string column ascending', () => {
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getSortedPlaylists(
+        playlists,
+        'name',
+        false
+      );
+      expect(result.map((p) => p.name)).toEqual(['Alpha', 'Beta', 'Zebra']);
+    });
+
+    it('sorts by string column descending', () => {
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getSortedPlaylists(playlists, 'name', true);
+      expect(result.map((p) => p.name)).toEqual(['Zebra', 'Beta', 'Alpha']);
+    });
+
+    it('sorts by numeric column ascending', () => {
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getSortedPlaylists(
+        playlists,
+        'max_streams',
+        false
+      );
+      expect(result.map((p) => p.max_streams)).toEqual([3, 5, 10]);
+    });
+
+    it('sorts by numeric column descending', () => {
+      const result = M3UsTableUtils.getSortedPlaylists(
+        playlists,
+        'max_streams',
+        true
+      );
+      expect(result.map((p) => p.max_streams)).toEqual([10, 5, 3]);
+    });
+
+    it('sorts nulls to the end regardless of direction', () => {
+      const withNulls = [
+        { id: 1, name: null, locked: false },
+        { id: 2, name: 'Alpha', locked: false },
+        { id: 3, name: null, locked: false },
+      ];
+      const asc = M3UsTableUtils.getSortedPlaylists(withNulls, 'name', false);
+      expect(asc[asc.length - 1].name).toBeNull();
+      expect(asc[asc.length - 2].name).toBeNull();
+
+      const desc = M3UsTableUtils.getSortedPlaylists(withNulls, 'name', true);
+      expect(desc[desc.length - 1].name).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('returns empty array when all playlists are locked', () => {
+      const locked = [{ id: 1, name: 'Locked', locked: true }];
+      expect(M3UsTableUtils.getSortedPlaylists(locked, 'name', false)).toEqual(
+        []
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getStatusContent ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getStatusContent', () => {
+    it('returns null when progress is 100', () => {
+      expect(
+        M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({ progress: 100, action: 'parsing' })
+      ).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('returns initializing type for initializing action', () => {
+      expect(
+        M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({
+          progress: 50,
+          action: 'initializing',
+        })
+      ).toEqual({ type: 'initializing' });
+    });
+
+    describe('downloading', () => {
+      it('returns simple label when progress is 0', () => {
+        expect(
+          M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({
+            progress: 0,
+            action: 'downloading',
+          })
+        ).toEqual({ type: 'simple', label: 'Downloading...' });
+      });
+
+      it('returns downloading object with formatted fields when progress > 0', () => {
+        formatSpeed.mockReturnValue('speed:512');
+        formatDuration.mockReturnValue('duration:30');
+        const result = M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({
+          action: 'downloading',
+          progress: 50,
+          speed: 512,
+          time_remaining: 30,
+        });
+        expect(result).toEqual({
+          type: 'downloading',
+          progress: 50,
+          speed: 'speed:512',
+          timeRemaining: 'duration:30',
+        });
+        expect(formatSpeed).toHaveBeenCalledWith(512);
+        expect(formatDuration).toHaveBeenCalledWith(30);
+      });
+
+      it('returns "calculating..." when time_remaining is absent', () => {
+        formatSpeed.mockReturnValue('speed:512');
+        const result = M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({
+          action: 'downloading',
+          progress: 25,
+          speed: 512,
+        });
+        expect(result.timeRemaining).toBe('calculating...');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('processing_groups', () => {
+      it('returns simple label when progress is 0', () => {
+        expect(
+          M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({
+            progress: 0,
+            action: 'processing_groups',
+          })
+        ).toEqual({ type: 'simple', label: 'Processing groups...' });
+      });
+
+      it('returns groups object with formatted elapsed time', () => {
+        formatDuration.mockReturnValue('duration:120');
+        const result = M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({
+          action: 'processing_groups',
+          progress: 40,
+          elapsed_time: 120,
+          groups_processed: 15,
+        });
+        expect(result).toEqual({
+          type: 'groups',
+          progress: 40,
+          elapsedTime: 'duration:120',
+          groupsProcessed: 15,
+        });
+        expect(formatDuration).toHaveBeenCalledWith(120);
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('parsing', () => {
+      it('returns simple label when progress is 0', () => {
+        expect(
+          M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({ progress: 0, action: 'parsing' })
+        ).toEqual({ type: 'simple', label: 'Parsing...' });
+      });
+
+      it('returns parsing object with all fields', () => {
+        formatDuration.mockReturnValue('duration:60');
+        const result = M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({
+          action: 'parsing',
+          progress: 75,
+          elapsed_time: 60,
+          time_remaining: 20,
+          streams_processed: 1000,
+        });
+        expect(result).toEqual({
+          type: 'parsing',
+          progress: 75,
+          elapsedTime: 'duration:60',
+          timeRemaining: 'duration:60',
+          streamsProcessed: 1000,
+        });
+      });
+
+      it('returns "calculating..." when time_remaining is absent', () => {
+        formatDuration.mockReturnValue('duration:60');
+        const result = M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({
+          action: 'parsing',
+          progress: 50,
+          elapsed_time: 60,
+        });
+        expect(result.timeRemaining).toBe('calculating...');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('default / error', () => {
+      it('returns error type when status is error', () => {
+        const result = M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({
+          action: 'unknown',
+          progress: 50,
+          status: 'error',
+          error: 'Something went wrong',
+        });
+        expect(result).toEqual({
+          type: 'error',
+          error: 'Something went wrong',
+        });
+      });
+
+      it('returns simple label with action name for unknown non-error action', () => {
+        const result = M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({
+          action: 'custom_action',
+          progress: 50,
+          status: 'running',
+        });
+        expect(result).toEqual({ type: 'simple', label: 'custom_action...' });
+      });
+
+      it('returns "Processing..." label when action is undefined', () => {
+        const result = M3UsTableUtils.getStatusContent({
+          progress: 30,
+          status: 'running',
+        });
+        expect(result).toEqual({ type: 'simple', label: 'Processing...' });
+      });
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/OutputProfilesTableUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/OutputProfilesTableUtils.test.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8ef7bf3b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/OutputProfilesTableUtils.test.js
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import * as OutputProfilesTableUtils from '../OutputProfilesTableUtils';
+
+vi.mock('../../../api.js', () => ({
+  default: {
+    updateOutputProfile: vi.fn(),
+    deleteOutputProfile: vi.fn(),
+  },
+}));
+
+import API from '../../../api.js';
+
+describe('OutputProfilesTableUtils', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => vi.clearAllMocks());
+
+  describe('updateOutputProfile', () => {
+    it('calls API.updateOutputProfile with the provided values', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve({ id: 1, name: 'Updated' });
+      API.updateOutputProfile.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const values = { id: 1, name: 'Updated', is_active: true };
+      const result = OutputProfilesTableUtils.updateOutputProfile(values);
+      expect(API.updateOutputProfile).toHaveBeenCalledWith(values);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('passes through the return value from the API', async () => {
+      API.updateOutputProfile.mockResolvedValue({ id: 2, name: 'Profile' });
+      const result = await OutputProfilesTableUtils.updateOutputProfile({
+        id: 2,
+      });
+      expect(result).toEqual({ id: 2, name: 'Profile' });
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('deleteOutputProfile', () => {
+    it('calls API.deleteOutputProfile with the correct id', async () => {
+      API.deleteOutputProfile.mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+      await OutputProfilesTableUtils.deleteOutputProfile(5);
+      expect(API.deleteOutputProfile).toHaveBeenCalledWith(5);
+    });
+
+    it('resolves without a return value', async () => {
+      API.deleteOutputProfile.mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+      const result = await OutputProfilesTableUtils.deleteOutputProfile(3);
+      expect(result).toBeUndefined();
+    });
+
+    it('propagates errors thrown by the API', async () => {
+      API.deleteOutputProfile.mockRejectedValue(new Error('Not found'));
+      await expect(
+        OutputProfilesTableUtils.deleteOutputProfile(99)
+      ).rejects.toThrow('Not found');
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/StreamsTableUtils.test.js b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/StreamsTableUtils.test.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..dd6cf8ab
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/tables/__tests__/StreamsTableUtils.test.js
@@ -0,0 +1,422 @@
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import * as StreamsTableUtils from '../StreamsTableUtils';
+
+// ── Dependency mocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+vi.mock('../../../api.js', () => ({
+  default: {
+    addStreamsToChannel: vi.fn(),
+    queryStreamsTable: vi.fn(),
+    getStreams: vi.fn(),
+    createChannelsFromStreamsAsync: vi.fn(),
+    deleteStream: vi.fn(),
+    deleteStreams: vi.fn(),
+    requeryStreams: vi.fn(),
+    createChannelFromStream: vi.fn(),
+    getAllStreamIds: vi.fn(),
+    getStreamFilterOptions: vi.fn(),
+  },
+}));
+
+import API from '../../../api.js';
+
+describe('StreamsTableUtils', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => vi.clearAllMocks());
+
+  // ── API wrappers ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('API wrappers', () => {
+    it('addStreamsToChannel calls API with correct args', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      API.addStreamsToChannel.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.addStreamsToChannel('ch-1', [1], [2, 3]);
+      expect(API.addStreamsToChannel).toHaveBeenCalledWith('ch-1', [1], [2, 3]);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('queryStreamsTable calls API with params', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams({ page: '1' });
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve({ results: [] });
+      API.queryStreamsTable.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.queryStreamsTable(params);
+      expect(API.queryStreamsTable).toHaveBeenCalledWith(params);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('getStreams calls API with streamIds', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve([]);
+      API.getStreams.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.getStreams([10, 20]);
+      expect(API.getStreams).toHaveBeenCalledWith([10, 20]);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('createChannelsFromStreamsAsync calls API with correct args', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      API.createChannelsFromStreamsAsync.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.createChannelsFromStreamsAsync(
+        [1, 2],
+        [3],
+        100
+      );
+      expect(API.createChannelsFromStreamsAsync).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        [1, 2],
+        [3],
+        100
+      );
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('deleteStream calls API with id', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      API.deleteStream.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.deleteStream(5);
+      expect(API.deleteStream).toHaveBeenCalledWith(5);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('deleteStreams calls API with ids', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      API.deleteStreams.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.deleteStreams([1, 2, 3]);
+      expect(API.deleteStreams).toHaveBeenCalledWith([1, 2, 3]);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('requeryStreams calls API', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve(undefined);
+      API.requeryStreams.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.requeryStreams();
+      expect(API.requeryStreams).toHaveBeenCalled();
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('createChannelFromStream calls API with values', () => {
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve({ id: 1 });
+      API.createChannelFromStream.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const values = { name: 'New Channel' };
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.createChannelFromStream(values);
+      expect(API.createChannelFromStream).toHaveBeenCalledWith(values);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('getAllStreamIds calls API with params', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams();
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve([1, 2, 3]);
+      API.getAllStreamIds.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.getAllStreamIds(params);
+      expect(API.getAllStreamIds).toHaveBeenCalledWith(params);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+
+    it('getStreamFilterOptions calls API with params', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams();
+      const mockReturn = Promise.resolve({});
+      API.getStreamFilterOptions.mockReturnValue(mockReturn);
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.getStreamFilterOptions(params);
+      expect(API.getStreamFilterOptions).toHaveBeenCalledWith(params);
+      expect(result).toBe(mockReturn);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getStatsTooltip ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getStatsTooltip', () => {
+    it('returns "-" compact display for empty stats', () => {
+      const { compactDisplay } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({});
+      expect(compactDisplay).toBe('-');
+    });
+
+    it('returns "No source info available" tooltip for empty stats', () => {
+      const { tooltipContent } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({});
+      expect(tooltipContent).toBe('No source info available');
+    });
+
+    it('converts resolution "1920x1080" to "1080p" in compact display', () => {
+      const { compactDisplay } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        resolution: '1920x1080',
+      });
+      expect(compactDisplay).toBe('1080p');
+    });
+
+    it('converts resolution "1280x720" to "720p" in compact display', () => {
+      const { compactDisplay } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        resolution: '1280x720',
+      });
+      expect(compactDisplay).toBe('720p');
+    });
+
+    it('uppercases video_codec in compact display', () => {
+      const { compactDisplay } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        video_codec: 'h264',
+      });
+      expect(compactDisplay).toBe('H264');
+    });
+
+    it('combines resolution and video_codec in compact display', () => {
+      const { compactDisplay } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        resolution: '1920x1080',
+        video_codec: 'hevc',
+      });
+      expect(compactDisplay).toBe('1080p HEVC');
+    });
+
+    it('includes Resolution in tooltip when present', () => {
+      const { tooltipContent } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        resolution: '1920x1080',
+      });
+      expect(tooltipContent).toContain('Resolution: 1920x1080');
+    });
+
+    it('includes uppercased Video Codec in tooltip', () => {
+      const { tooltipContent } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        video_codec: 'h264',
+      });
+      expect(tooltipContent).toContain('Video Codec: H264');
+    });
+
+    it('includes Video Bitrate in tooltip', () => {
+      const { tooltipContent } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        video_bitrate: 5000,
+      });
+      expect(tooltipContent).toContain('Video Bitrate: 5000 kbps');
+    });
+
+    it('includes Frame Rate in tooltip', () => {
+      const { tooltipContent } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        source_fps: 30,
+      });
+      expect(tooltipContent).toContain('Frame Rate: 30 FPS');
+    });
+
+    it('includes uppercased Audio Codec in tooltip', () => {
+      const { tooltipContent } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        audio_codec: 'aac',
+      });
+      expect(tooltipContent).toContain('Audio Codec: AAC');
+    });
+
+    it('includes Audio Channels in tooltip', () => {
+      const { tooltipContent } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        audio_channels: 2,
+      });
+      expect(tooltipContent).toContain('Audio Channels: 2');
+    });
+
+    it('includes Audio Bitrate in tooltip', () => {
+      const { tooltipContent } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        audio_bitrate: 192,
+      });
+      expect(tooltipContent).toContain('Audio Bitrate: 192 kbps');
+    });
+
+    it('builds multi-line tooltip joined by newlines', () => {
+      const { tooltipContent } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        resolution: '1920x1080',
+        video_codec: 'h264',
+        audio_codec: 'aac',
+      });
+      const lines = tooltipContent.split('\n');
+      expect(lines).toHaveLength(3);
+    });
+
+    it('handles resolution with no height part gracefully', () => {
+      const { compactDisplay } = StreamsTableUtils.getStatsTooltip({
+        resolution: 'unknown',
+      });
+      // No 'x' separator — height is undefined, so no height part added
+      expect(compactDisplay).toBe('-');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── appendFetchPageParams ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('appendFetchPageParams', () => {
+    it('appends page incremented by 1 from pageIndex', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams();
+      StreamsTableUtils.appendFetchPageParams(
+        params,
+        { pageIndex: 2, pageSize: 25 },
+        []
+      );
+      expect(params.get('page')).toBe('3');
+      expect(params.get('page_size')).toBe('25');
+    });
+
+    it('does not append ordering when sorting is empty', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams();
+      StreamsTableUtils.appendFetchPageParams(
+        params,
+        { pageIndex: 0, pageSize: 50 },
+        []
+      );
+      expect(params.get('ordering')).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('appends ascending ordering for known column', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams();
+      StreamsTableUtils.appendFetchPageParams(
+        params,
+        { pageIndex: 0, pageSize: 50 },
+        [{ id: 'name', desc: false }]
+      );
+      expect(params.get('ordering')).toBe('name');
+    });
+
+    it('appends descending ordering with "-" prefix', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams();
+      StreamsTableUtils.appendFetchPageParams(
+        params,
+        { pageIndex: 0, pageSize: 50 },
+        [{ id: 'name', desc: true }]
+      );
+      expect(params.get('ordering')).toBe('-name');
+    });
+
+    it('maps "group" column to "channel_group__name"', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams();
+      StreamsTableUtils.appendFetchPageParams(
+        params,
+        { pageIndex: 0, pageSize: 50 },
+        [{ id: 'group', desc: false }]
+      );
+      expect(params.get('ordering')).toBe('channel_group__name');
+    });
+
+    it('maps "m3u" column to "m3u_account__name"', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams();
+      StreamsTableUtils.appendFetchPageParams(
+        params,
+        { pageIndex: 0, pageSize: 50 },
+        [{ id: 'm3u', desc: false }]
+      );
+      expect(params.get('ordering')).toBe('m3u_account__name');
+    });
+
+    it('maps "tvg_id" column to "tvg_id"', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams();
+      StreamsTableUtils.appendFetchPageParams(
+        params,
+        { pageIndex: 0, pageSize: 50 },
+        [{ id: 'tvg_id', desc: false }]
+      );
+      expect(params.get('ordering')).toBe('tvg_id');
+    });
+
+    it('uses column id directly for unmapped columns', () => {
+      const params = new URLSearchParams();
+      StreamsTableUtils.appendFetchPageParams(
+        params,
+        { pageIndex: 0, pageSize: 50 },
+        [{ id: 'custom_field', desc: false }]
+      );
+      expect(params.get('ordering')).toBe('custom_field');
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getChannelProfileIds ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getChannelProfileIds', () => {
+    it('returns [] when profileIds includes "none"', () => {
+      expect(StreamsTableUtils.getChannelProfileIds(['none'], '0')).toEqual([]);
+    });
+
+    it('returns null when profileIds includes "all"', () => {
+      expect(StreamsTableUtils.getChannelProfileIds(['all'], '0')).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('returns parsed integer array for specific profile ids', () => {
+      expect(
+        StreamsTableUtils.getChannelProfileIds(['1', '2', '3'], '0')
+      ).toEqual([1, 2, 3]);
+    });
+
+    it('returns [selectedProfileId as int] when profileIds is null and selectedProfileId is not "0"', () => {
+      expect(StreamsTableUtils.getChannelProfileIds(null, '3')).toEqual([3]);
+    });
+
+    it('returns null when profileIds is null and selectedProfileId is "0"', () => {
+      expect(StreamsTableUtils.getChannelProfileIds(null, '0')).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('returns null when profileIds is undefined and selectedProfileId is "0"', () => {
+      expect(StreamsTableUtils.getChannelProfileIds(undefined, '0')).toBeNull();
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getChannelNumberValue ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getChannelNumberValue', () => {
+    it('returns null for "provider" mode', () => {
+      expect(
+        StreamsTableUtils.getChannelNumberValue('provider', 100)
+      ).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('returns 0 for "auto" mode', () => {
+      expect(StreamsTableUtils.getChannelNumberValue('auto', 100)).toBe(0);
+    });
+
+    it('returns -1 for "highest" mode', () => {
+      expect(StreamsTableUtils.getChannelNumberValue('highest', 100)).toBe(-1);
+    });
+
+    it('returns startNumber as Number for any other mode', () => {
+      expect(StreamsTableUtils.getChannelNumberValue('manual', 42)).toBe(42);
+    });
+
+    it('converts string startNumber to number', () => {
+      expect(StreamsTableUtils.getChannelNumberValue('manual', '200')).toBe(
+        200
+      );
+    });
+  });
+
+  // ── getFilterParams ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  describe('getFilterParams', () => {
+    it('returns empty URLSearchParams for empty filters', () => {
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.getFilterParams({});
+      expect(result.toString()).toBe('');
+    });
+
+    it('appends string filter values', () => {
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.getFilterParams({ name: 'CNN' });
+      expect(result.get('name')).toBe('CNN');
+    });
+
+    it('appends "true" for boolean true values', () => {
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.getFilterParams({ is_active: true });
+      expect(result.get('is_active')).toBe('true');
+    });
+
+    it('does not append boolean false values', () => {
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.getFilterParams({ is_active: false });
+      expect(result.get('is_active')).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('does not append null values', () => {
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.getFilterParams({ name: null });
+      expect(result.get('name')).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('does not append undefined values', () => {
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.getFilterParams({ name: undefined });
+      expect(result.get('name')).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('does not append empty string values', () => {
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.getFilterParams({ name: '' });
+      expect(result.get('name')).toBeNull();
+    });
+
+    it('appends numeric values as strings', () => {
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.getFilterParams({ page: 2 });
+      expect(result.get('page')).toBe('2');
+    });
+
+    it('handles multiple filters', () => {
+      const result = StreamsTableUtils.getFilterParams({
+        name: 'ESPN',
+        is_active: true,
+        group: '',
+      });
+      expect(result.get('name')).toBe('ESPN');
+      expect(result.get('is_active')).toBe('true');
+      expect(result.get('group')).toBeNull();
+    });
+  });
+});
diff --git a/manage.py b/manage.py
index f3c22dfd..f0a85a39 100644
--- a/manage.py
+++ b/manage.py
@@ -5,7 +5,12 @@ import sys
 
 def main():
     """Run administrative tasks."""
-    os.environ.setdefault('DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE', 'dispatcharr.settings')
+    # Use isolated test DB settings for `manage.py test` (empty test_<dbname>).
+    # Override with --settings=... on the command line if needed.
+    if len(sys.argv) > 1 and sys.argv[1] == "test":
+        os.environ["DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE"] = "dispatcharr.settings_test"
+    else:
+        os.environ.setdefault("DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE", "dispatcharr.settings")
     try:
         from django.core.management import execute_from_command_line
     except ImportError as exc:
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index a003bc5c..8d4fad78 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -6,18 +6,18 @@ license = "AGPL-3.0-only"
 requires-python = ">=3.13"
 dynamic = ["version"]
 dependencies = [
-    "Django==6.0.5",
+    "Django==6.0.6",
     "psycopg[binary]",
     "celery[redis]==5.6.3",
     "djangorestframework==3.17.1",
-    "requests==2.33.1",
+    "requests==2.34.2",
     "psutil==7.2.2",
     "pillow",
     "drf-spectacular>=0.29.0",
     "streamlink",
     "python-vlc",
     "yt-dlp",
-    "gevent==26.4.0",
+    "gevent==26.5.0",
     "django-db-geventpool",
     "daphne",
     "uwsgi",
@@ -28,14 +28,14 @@ dependencies = [
     "regex",
     "tzlocal",
     "pytz",
-    "torch==2.11.0+cpu",
-    "sentence-transformers==5.4.1",
+    "torch==2.12.1+cpu",
+    "sentence-transformers==5.6.0",
     "channels",
     "channels-redis==4.3.0",
     "django-filter",
     "django-redis",
     "django-celery-beat>=2.9.0",
-    "lxml==6.1.0",
+    "lxml==6.1.1",
     "packaging",
 ]
 
diff --git a/tests/test_celery_plugin_discovery.py b/tests/test_celery_plugin_discovery.py
index f001b56f..218ecea5 100644
--- a/tests/test_celery_plugin_discovery.py
+++ b/tests/test_celery_plugin_discovery.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 """
-Regression tests for the worker_ready hook in `dispatcharr/celery.py`
+Regression tests for the worker_process_init hook in `dispatcharr/celery.py`
 that eagerly discovers plugins so their @shared_task definitions
 register with the worker before beat starts firing.
 
@@ -15,63 +15,71 @@ from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
 from django.test import SimpleTestCase
 
 
-class WorkerReadyPluginDiscoveryTests(SimpleTestCase):
+class WorkerProcessInitPluginDiscoveryTests(SimpleTestCase):
     def test_invokes_discover_plugins_with_sync_db_false(self):
         """The handler must call PluginManager.discover_plugins(sync_db=False).
         sync_db=False is intentional: discovery on every worker boot must
         not touch the DB schema, just import plugin modules so their
         @shared_task decorators run."""
-        from dispatcharr.celery import discover_plugins_on_worker_ready
+        from dispatcharr.celery import init_worker_process
 
         mock_pm = MagicMock()
         with patch(
             "apps.plugins.loader.PluginManager.get", return_value=mock_pm
         ) as mock_get:
-            discover_plugins_on_worker_ready()
+            with patch("django.db.connections.close_all"):
+                init_worker_process()
 
         mock_get.assert_called_once()
         mock_pm.discover_plugins.assert_called_once_with(sync_db=False)
 
+    def test_closes_inherited_db_connections_before_discovery(self):
+        from dispatcharr.celery import init_worker_process
+
+        with patch("django.db.connections.close_all") as mock_close_all:
+            with patch("apps.plugins.loader.PluginManager.get"):
+                init_worker_process()
+
+        mock_close_all.assert_called_once()
+
     def test_swallows_plugin_loader_errors(self):
         """If the plugin loader explodes, the worker must still come up —
         the handler must not propagate exceptions."""
-        from dispatcharr.celery import discover_plugins_on_worker_ready
+        from dispatcharr.celery import init_worker_process
 
-        with patch(
-            "apps.plugins.loader.PluginManager.get",
-            side_effect=RuntimeError("plugin loader exploded"),
-        ):
-            # Must NOT raise.
-            discover_plugins_on_worker_ready()
+        with patch("django.db.connections.close_all"):
+            with patch(
+                "apps.plugins.loader.PluginManager.get",
+                side_effect=RuntimeError("plugin loader exploded"),
+            ):
+                # Must NOT raise.
+                init_worker_process()
 
     def test_swallows_discover_plugins_errors(self):
         """Failure inside discover_plugins itself (e.g. one plugin's
         plugin.py has an import error) must also be swallowed — one bad
         plugin shouldn't keep the worker from coming up."""
-        from dispatcharr.celery import discover_plugins_on_worker_ready
+        from dispatcharr.celery import init_worker_process
 
         mock_pm = MagicMock()
         mock_pm.discover_plugins.side_effect = ImportError("bad plugin")
-        with patch(
-            "apps.plugins.loader.PluginManager.get", return_value=mock_pm
-        ):
-            # Must NOT raise.
-            discover_plugins_on_worker_ready()
+        with patch("django.db.connections.close_all"):
+            with patch(
+                "apps.plugins.loader.PluginManager.get", return_value=mock_pm
+            ):
+                # Must NOT raise.
+                init_worker_process()
 
-    def test_handler_is_connected_to_worker_ready(self):
+    def test_handler_is_connected_to_worker_process_init(self):
         """The connect decorator must have wired the handler into the
-        worker_ready signal so Celery actually fires it at startup."""
-        from celery.signals import worker_ready
-        from dispatcharr.celery import discover_plugins_on_worker_ready
+        worker_process_init signal so Celery actually fires it after fork."""
+        from celery.signals import worker_process_init
+        from dispatcharr.celery import init_worker_process
 
-        # signal.receivers is a list of (lookup_key, weakref_or_func) pairs.
-        # The handler is registered with weak=False so the function appears
-        # directly (not as a dead weakref).
-        receivers = [r for _, r in worker_ready.receivers]
-        # Dereference weakrefs; pass direct references through as-is.
+        receivers = [r for _, r in worker_process_init.receivers]
         callables = [r() if isinstance(r, weakref.ref) else r for r in receivers]
-        assert discover_plugins_on_worker_ready in receivers or \
-            any(getattr(c, "__wrapped__", c) is discover_plugins_on_worker_ready for c in callables), (
-            "discover_plugins_on_worker_ready was not connected to "
-            "Celery's worker_ready signal"
+        assert init_worker_process in receivers or \
+            any(getattr(c, "__wrapped__", c) is init_worker_process for c in callables), (
+            "init_worker_process was not connected to "
+            "Celery's worker_process_init signal"
         )
diff --git a/tests/test_custom_properties_as_dict.py b/tests/test_custom_properties_as_dict.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..bd863fdc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/test_custom_properties_as_dict.py
@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+import uuid
+
+from django.test import SimpleTestCase, TestCase
+
+from core.utils import custom_properties_as_dict, ensure_custom_properties_dict
+from apps.m3u.models import M3UAccount, M3UAccountProfile
+from apps.channels.models import ChannelGroupM3UAccount, ChannelGroup
+
+
+class CustomPropertiesAsDictTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def test_dict_passthrough(self):
+        value = {"enable_vod": True}
+        self.assertIs(custom_properties_as_dict(value), value)
+
+    def test_json_string_parsed(self):
+        self.assertEqual(
+            custom_properties_as_dict('{"enable_vod": true}'),
+            {"enable_vod": True},
+        )
+
+    def test_non_json_string_returns_empty_dict(self):
+        self.assertEqual(custom_properties_as_dict("not-json"), {})
+
+    def test_json_array_returns_empty_dict(self):
+        self.assertEqual(custom_properties_as_dict("[1, 2]"), {})
+
+    def test_none_returns_empty_dict(self):
+        self.assertEqual(custom_properties_as_dict(None), {})
+
+
+class EnsureCustomPropertiesDictTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def test_dict_passthrough_without_reparse(self):
+        value = {"enable_vod": True}
+        self.assertIs(ensure_custom_properties_dict(value), value)
+
+    def test_none_returns_empty_dict(self):
+        self.assertEqual(ensure_custom_properties_dict(None), {})
+
+
+class CustomPropertiesSaveNormalizationTests(TestCase):
+    def test_m3u_account_save_rewrites_string_custom_properties(self):
+        account = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name=f"Test Account {uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}",
+            custom_properties='{"enable_vod": true}',
+        )
+        account.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertEqual(account.custom_properties, {"enable_vod": True})
+
+    def test_profile_save_rewrites_string_custom_properties(self):
+        account = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name=f"Test Account {uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
+        )
+        profile = M3UAccountProfile.objects.get(
+            m3u_account=account, is_default=True
+        )
+        profile.custom_properties = '{"notes": "hello"}'
+        profile.save(update_fields=["custom_properties"])
+        profile.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertEqual(profile.custom_properties, {"notes": "hello"})
+
+    def test_group_relation_save_rewrites_string_custom_properties(self):
+        account = M3UAccount.objects.create(
+            name=f"Test Account {uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
+        )
+        group = ChannelGroup.objects.create(
+            name=f"Sports {uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}"
+        )
+        rel = ChannelGroupM3UAccount.objects.create(
+            m3u_account=account,
+            channel_group=group,
+            custom_properties='{"force_dummy_epg": true}',
+        )
+        rel.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertEqual(rel.custom_properties, {"force_dummy_epg": True})
diff --git a/tests/test_geventpool_conn_lifetime.py b/tests/test_geventpool_conn_lifetime.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3f939034
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/test_geventpool_conn_lifetime.py
@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+"""Tests for dispatcharr geventpool connection max lifetime."""
+from unittest import TestCase
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
+
+from dispatcharr.db.backends.postgresql_psycopg3.pool import DatabaseConnectionPool
+
+
+class _TestPool(DatabaseConnectionPool):
+    DBERROR = Exception
+
+    def create_connection(self):
+        return MagicMock(name="connection", closed=False)
+
+    def check_usable(self, connection):
+        return None
+
+
+class GeventPoolConnLifetimeTests(TestCase):
+    def test_fresh_connection_is_stamped_on_create(self):
+        pool = _TestPool(maxsize=2, reuse=2, max_lifetime=3600)
+        conn = pool.get()
+        self.assertIsNotNone(getattr(conn, "_dispatcharr_pool_created_at", None))
+
+    def test_expired_connection_on_get_is_replaced(self):
+        pool = _TestPool(maxsize=2, reuse=2, max_lifetime=60)
+        conn = pool.create_connection()
+        pool._stamp_connection(conn)
+        conn._dispatcharr_pool_created_at = 0
+        conn.close = MagicMock()
+        pool._conns.add(conn)
+        pool.pool.put_nowait(conn)
+
+        with patch("dispatcharr.db.backends.postgresql_psycopg3.pool.time.monotonic", return_value=120):
+            new_conn = pool.get()
+
+        conn.close.assert_called_once()
+        self.assertIsNot(new_conn, conn)
+
+    def test_expired_connection_on_put_is_closed_not_pooled(self):
+        pool = _TestPool(maxsize=2, reuse=2, max_lifetime=60)
+        conn = pool.get()
+        conn.close = MagicMock()
+        conn._dispatcharr_pool_created_at = 0
+
+        with patch("dispatcharr.db.backends.postgresql_psycopg3.pool.time.monotonic", return_value=120):
+            pool.put(conn)
+
+        conn.close.assert_called_once()
+        self.assertEqual(pool.pool.qsize(), 0)
+
+    def test_non_expired_connection_is_returned_to_pool(self):
+        pool = _TestPool(maxsize=2, reuse=2, max_lifetime=3600)
+        conn = pool.get()
+        pool.put(conn)
+        self.assertEqual(pool.pool.qsize(), 1)
+
+    def test_max_lifetime_disabled_when_none(self):
+        pool = _TestPool(maxsize=2, reuse=2, max_lifetime=None)
+        conn = pool.get()
+        conn._dispatcharr_pool_created_at = 0
+
+        with patch("dispatcharr.db.backends.postgresql_psycopg3.pool.time.monotonic", return_value=999999):
+            pool.put(conn)
+
+        self.assertEqual(pool.pool.qsize(), 1)
diff --git a/tests/test_log_system_event.py b/tests/test_log_system_event.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6ff92ff4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/test_log_system_event.py
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+"""Tests for log_system_event Connect/plugin dispatch and DB cleanup."""
+
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+from django.test import SimpleTestCase
+
+
+class LogSystemEventDispatchTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    @patch("django.db.close_old_connections")
+    @patch("core.utils._dispatch_system_event_integrations")
+    @patch("core.models.SystemEvent.objects")
+    @patch("core.models.CoreSettings.objects")
+    def test_log_system_event_dispatches_integrations_and_closes_db(
+        self, mock_core_settings, mock_system_event, mock_dispatch, mock_close
+    ):
+        mock_system_event.count.return_value = 1
+        mock_core_settings.filter.return_value.first.return_value = None
+
+        from core.utils import log_system_event
+
+        log_system_event("channel_start", channel_id="abc", channel_name="Test")
+
+        mock_dispatch.assert_called_once_with(
+            "channel_start",
+            channel_id="abc",
+            channel_name="Test",
+        )
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+    @patch("django.db.close_old_connections")
+    @patch("apps.connect.utils.trigger_event")
+    def test_integration_dispatch_closes_db_on_sync_path(
+        self, mock_trigger, mock_close
+    ):
+        from core.utils import _dispatch_system_event_integrations
+
+        with patch("core.utils._should_use_sync_websocket_send", return_value=True):
+            _dispatch_system_event_integrations("client_connect", channel_id="abc")
+
+        mock_trigger.assert_called_once()
+        mock_close.assert_called_once()
+
+    @patch("core.utils.dispatch_event_system")
+    def test_integration_dispatch_spawns_on_gevent_uwsgi(
+        self, mock_dispatch
+    ):
+        from core.utils import _dispatch_system_event_integrations
+
+        with patch("core.utils._should_use_sync_websocket_send", return_value=False), patch(
+            "core.utils._is_gevent_monkey_patched", return_value=True
+        ), patch("gevent.spawn") as mock_spawn:
+            _dispatch_system_event_integrations("channel_stop", channel_id="abc")
+
+        mock_spawn.assert_called_once()
+        mock_dispatch.assert_not_called()
diff --git a/tests/test_process_label.py b/tests/test_process_label.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..a919f9e1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/test_process_label.py
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+from django.test import SimpleTestCase
+
+from dispatcharr.db.process_label import get_process_role, uses_geventpool_database_backend
+
+
+class ProcessLabelTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def test_celery_worker_not_labeled_as_uwsgi(self):
+        role = get_process_role(
+            ["/dispatcharrpy/bin/celery", "-A", "dispatcharr", "worker"]
+        )
+        self.assertEqual(role, "celery-worker")
+
+    def test_uwsgi_labeled_from_argv(self):
+        role = get_process_role(["/dispatcharrpy/bin/uwsgi", "--ini", "/app/docker/uwsgi.ini"])
+        self.assertEqual(role, "uwsgi")
+
+    def test_uwsgi_labeled_when_worker_module_present(self):
+        fake_uwsgi = type("uwsgi", (), {"worker_id": staticmethod(lambda: 2)})()
+        with patch.dict("sys.modules", {"uwsgi": fake_uwsgi}):
+            role = get_process_role(["/dispatcharrpy/bin/python", "-c", "pass"])
+        self.assertEqual(role, "uwsgi")
+
+    def test_uwsgi_master_not_labeled_as_uwsgi(self):
+        fake_uwsgi = type("uwsgi", (), {"worker_id": staticmethod(lambda: 0)})()
+        with patch.dict("sys.modules", {"uwsgi": fake_uwsgi}):
+            role = get_process_role(["/dispatcharrpy/bin/python", "-c", "pass"])
+        self.assertEqual(role, "django")
+
+
+class DatabaseBackendSelectionTests(SimpleTestCase):
+    def test_celery_workers_use_standard_postgres_backend(self):
+        self.assertFalse(uses_geventpool_database_backend(
+            ["celery", "-A", "dispatcharr", "worker", "-Q", "celery"]
+        ))
+        self.assertFalse(uses_geventpool_database_backend(
+            ["celery", "-A", "dispatcharr", "worker", "-Q", "dvr", "--pool=threads"]
+        ))
+        self.assertFalse(uses_geventpool_database_backend(
+            ["celery", "-A", "dispatcharr", "beat"]
+        ))
+
+    def test_uwsgi_uses_geventpool_backend(self):
+        self.assertTrue(uses_geventpool_database_backend(
+            ["uwsgi", "--ini", "/app/docker/uwsgi.ini"]
+        ))
+
+    def test_manage_uses_geventpool_backend(self):
+        self.assertTrue(uses_geventpool_database_backend(
+            ["manage.py", "migrate"]
+        ))
diff --git a/tests/test_user_preferences.py b/tests/test_user_preferences.py
index 5749011a..80dcc992 100644
--- a/tests/test_user_preferences.py
+++ b/tests/test_user_preferences.py
@@ -128,13 +128,13 @@ class UserPreferencesAPITests(TestCase):
         self.assertEqual(response.status_code, status.HTTP_401_UNAUTHORIZED)
 
     def test_patch_me_cannot_escalate_privileges(self):
-        """Test PATCH /me/ rejects attempts to change user_level or is_staff"""
+        """PATCH /me/ ignores privilege fields; they are stripped before save."""
         original_level = self.user.user_level
 
         data = {"user_level": 99, "is_staff": True, "is_superuser": True}
         response = self.client.patch(self.me_url, data, format="json")
 
-        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST)
+        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, status.HTTP_200_OK)
 
         self.user.refresh_from_db()
         self.assertEqual(self.user.user_level, original_level)
diff --git a/version.py b/version.py
index 362d955e..25ccd35c 100644
--- a/version.py
+++ b/version.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 """
 Dispatcharr version information.
 """
-__version__ = '0.26.0'  # Follow semantic versioning (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH)
+__version__ = '0.27.2'  # Follow semantic versioning (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH)
 __timestamp__ = None    # Set during CI/CD build process