diff --git a/backend/shows/handlers.go b/backend/shows/handlers.go
index 3ee5405..c3fb830 100644
--- a/backend/shows/handlers.go
+++ b/backend/shows/handlers.go
@@ -306,6 +306,10 @@ func RefreshEpisodeHandler(env *web.Env, w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request)
 		env.Log.Warnf("Error getting show %q", err)
 	}
 
+	if pShow == nil {
+		pShow = &papi.Show{Show: &polochon.Show{ImdbID: id}}
+	}
+
 	s := &Show{
 		Show:   pShow.Show,
 		client: client,