Abstract: A method for providing content to a viewer commences by first downloading, in response to viewer selection, at least one piece of content having multiple episodes, with each episode having a scheduled play out date. Thereafter, an actual play out date for each episode of the at least one piece of content is established based on viewer input such that the actual play out date for each episode does not occur earlier than the scheduled play out date. Lastly, the viewer will be billed upon the actual play out of each episode in an amount dependent on how long the actual play out date is delayed from the scheduled play out date.

Abstract: A method for offering at least one piece of content available for downloading to a viewer of a viewed program commences by first extracting from the viewed program information indicative of at least one piece of content associated with the viewed program available for downloading. Thereafter, a link established to a source of the content available for downloading. Lastly, both a portion of viewed program and the established link undergo display to the viewer so the viewer can actuate the link and download the at least one piece of content.