Sorting through the TV Archive means tackling an impressive number of over 3,180 videotapes divided into 20 categories and 318 shelf rows. This can feel overwhelming at first, but with a clear plan, you’ll get through it faster than you think.
While you sort through the archival tapes, you’ll start recognizing which ones are easy to miss and may wonder where to put them. Knowing the correct shelf positions not only helps clear the clutter but also unlocks achievements, making it feel well worth your effort.
Before diving in, familiarize yourself with the layout of the shelves and the categories. Understanding this structure will save you a lot of searching later. Trust me, it’s also a good idea to have a notepad handy to jot down any notes on where you’ve found specific tapes.
Every tape has a designated shelf, and knowing where to place each one is key to making the process smooth. As you discover the complete shelf order, you’ll eliminate the need for constant searching, which can be a real time sink. Plus, placing the tapes correctly will unlock various achievements.
The quickest way to find the right shelf for a tape is to use Ctrl+F to search for its exact title in your list. The section of the shelves listed next to the title tells you where it belongs, and the number preceding it tells you the exact spot on that shelf. It’s simple and speeds up the organization process tremendously.
How the Archive Works?
Every category within the archive has its own numbered shelf, making it easier to organize tapes by genre or show.
Shelves are set up with grouped bays containing 3 rows each. Each row corresponds to a title, and within each row are 10 copies of that title, arranged in volume order.
Completing an entire row gives you 1 skill point, which can be used in the skill tree to improve your sorting abilities. Once all tapes are organized, the final door will open, rewarding your efforts.
The skill points are useful for enhancing your sorting ability, so make sure to keep track of your progress.
No-Skill Mode Tips
No-Skill Mode presents a unique challenge since it lacks the auto-highlight and collect features. You’ll need to actively search for each tape yourself.
Before starting your sorting adventure, walk around the archive to distribute the large piles of tapes more evenly.
To do this, just stand near a pile and press G to drop the tapes. This will spread them across the floor, allowing you to easily spot the tape covers.
While shuffling around, you might encounter complete sets of tapes, such as different parts of the same movie or several seasons of a series. When you spot these, make sure to grab them and place them onto their appropriate shelves.
Though this method may seem a bit slower at first, it saves a lot of time later on by making tapes much easier to find.
Stay organized, and remember: the more you sort, the more efficient you’ll become.
Shelf 1 – Action Movies
15 rows · 5 bays × 3 levels · 150 tapes
- Green Beret Veteran: Kill
- Green Beret Veteran: Survive
- Hell Weapon Part I
- Hell Weapon Part II
- Hell Weapon Part III
- Gladiator Maximus
- Cowboy Westwood
- Outlaw Westwood
- Gold, Bold, and Uncle
- Thieves of the Land
- Assassins and Companions
- Guardians of the Oceans
- Utopia Priests Part I
- Utopia Priests Part II
- Utopia Priests Part III
Shelf 2 – Drama Movies
15 rows · 5 bays × 3 levels · 150 tapes
- Miscarriage of Justice
- Sicilian Godfather Part I
- Sicilian Godfather Part II
- Sicilian Godfather Part III
- Oskar’s List
- Cuckoo’s Nest
- Afraid of the Dark
- Immigrant Tony Part I
- Immigrant Tony Part II
- Hopeless Widow
- Dog Day Midnight
- Rise of Breaking Hearts
- Awakening of Robert
- Pray for the Traitor
- Begging the Ocean
Shelf 3 – TV Series
30 rows · 10 bays × 3 levels · 300 tapes
- I Love Her Season I
- I Love Her Season II
- I Love Her Season III
- Family First Season I
- Family First Season II
- Family First Season III
- Family First Season IV
- Family First Season V
- My Lovely Fellas Season I
- My Lovely Fellas Season II
- My Lovely Fellas Season III
- My Lovely Fellas Season IV
- My Lovely Fellas Season V
- Teenage Witch Melissa Season I
- Teenage Witch Melissa Season II
- Teenage Witch Melissa Season III
- Teenage Witch Melissa Season IV
- Teenage Witch Melissa Season V
- Vampire Slayer Sarah Season I
- Vampire Slayer Sarah Season II
- Vampire Slayer Sarah Season III
- Vampire Slayer Sarah Season IV
- Four Single Women Season I
- Four Single Women Season II
- Four Single Women Season III
- Four Single Women Season IV
- Four Single Women Season V
- Unsolved Cases Season I
- Unsolved Cases Season II
- Unsolved Cases Season III
- Murder of Laura Season I
- Murder of Laura Season II
Shelf 4 – Cartoons
30 rows · 10 bays × 3 levels · 300 tapes
- Spinach Sailor Season I
- Spinach Sailor Season II
- Spinach Sailor Season III
- Funny Duck
- Jet Family Season I
- Jet Family Season II
- Jet Family Season III
- Fatty Bear Season I
- Fatty Bear Season II
- Inspector Budget Season I
- Inspector Budget Season II
- Little Nobody
- Little Girl in Wonderland
- Scheming Coyote Season I
- Scheming Coyote Season II
- Scheming Coyote Season III
- Super Ant Season I
- Super Ant Season II
- Friendly Spook
- Fantastic Seven Season I
- Fantastic Seven Season II
- Pink Cat Season I
- Pink Cat Season II
- Pink Cat Season III
- Cat and Mouse Show
- Super Turtles Season I
- Super Turtles Season II
- Stone Family Season I
- Stone Family Season II
- Bat Boy Adventures
Shelf 5 – Horror Movies
15 rows · 5 bays × 3 levels · 150 tapes
- Foreigners with White Hair
- Cursed Saturday Part I
- Cursed Saturday Part II
- Jennifer’s Revenge Part I
- Jennifer’s Revenge Part II
- Jennifer’s Revenge Part III
- Horrors and Guests
- Ghosts in the Field
- Cleric of Death Part I
- Cleric of Death Part II
- Count of Fear Part I
- Count of Fear Part II
- Songs at the Tombs
- Guests in the Mist
- Rats Following Me
Shelf 6 – Comedy Movies
15 rows · 5 bays × 3 levels · 150 tapes
- Friend and Clown
- Prankster Abroad
- Farts Program
- Parrot of the Country
- Jester Plan Part I
- Jester Plan Part II
- Jester Plan Part III
- Rebel of Gags
- Fool of Tomorrow
- Fool and Companion
- Electricity of Humor
- Farts Gamble Part I
- Farts Gamble Part II
- Failing of That Idiot
- Fool in the Hallway
Shelf 7 – Athletic Games
6 rows · 2 bays × 3 levels · 60 tapes
- Athletic Games 1960
- Athletic Games 1964
- Athletic Games 1968
- Athletic Games 1972
- Athletic Games 1976
- Athletic Games 1980
Shelf 8 – Football Cups
6 rows · 2 bays × 3 levels · 60 tapes
- Football Cup 1962
- Football Cup 1966
- Football Cup 1970
- Football Cup 1974
- Football Cup 1978
- Football Cup 1982
Shelf 9 – Romance Movies
15 rows · 5 bays × 3 levels · 150 tapes
- Smile at Her
- Butterflies and Knights
- Lovebirds in the River
- Romance of the North
- Cuddling Friendship
- Lovebird of Dawn Part I
- Lovebird of Dawn Part II
- Darling in the Forest
- Love of Rose Part I
- Love of Rose Part II
- Love of Rose Part III
- Accident of Love
- Passion of Desire Part I
- Passion of Desire Part II
- Passion of Desire Part III
Shelf 10 – Sci-Fi Movies
15 rows · 5 bays × 3 levels · 150 tapes
- Pilot of the Universe Part I
- Pilot of the Universe Part II
- Pilot of the Universe Part III
- Murder of Earth’s Legacy
- Confused by Time Travel
- Robot in the Portal
- Agent of Space Part I
- Agent of Space Part II
- Birth of the Aliens
- Lord of the Moon Part I
- Lord of the Moon Part II
- Soldiers on Mars Part I
- Soldiers on Mars Part II
- Equality in the Galaxy
- Betrayal from Outer Space
Shelf 11 – Baseball
15 rows · 5 bays × 3 levels · 150 tapes
- Baseball Games 1969
- Baseball Games 1970
- Baseball Games 1971
- Baseball Games 1972
- Baseball Games 1973
- Baseball Games 1974
- Baseball Games 1975
- Baseball Games 1976
- Baseball Games 1977
- Baseball Games 1978
- Baseball Games 1979
- Baseball Games 1980
- Baseball Games 1981
- Baseball Games 1982
- Baseball Games 1983
Shelf 12 – Tennis
15 rows · 5 bays × 3 levels · 150 tapes
- Tennis Championship 1969
- Tennis Championship 1970
- Tennis Championship 1971
- Tennis Championship 1972
- Tennis Championship 1973
- Tennis Championship 1974
- Tennis Championship 1975
- Tennis Championship 1976
- Tennis Championship 1977
- Tennis Championship 1978
- Tennis Championship 1979
- Tennis Championship 1980
- Tennis Championship 1981
- Tennis Championship 1982
- Tennis Championship 1983
Shelf 13 – News
24 rows · 8 bays × 3 levels · 240 tapes
- Good Morning Everyone 1972
- Good Morning Everyone 1973
- Good Morning Everyone 1974
- Good Morning Everyone 1975
- Good Morning Everyone 1976
- Good Morning Everyone 1977
- Daily Sport News 1975
- Daily Sport News 1976
- Daily Sport News 1977
- Daily Sport News 1978
- Daily Sport News 1979
- Daily Sport News 1980
- Daily Sport News 1981
- Daily Sport News 1982
- Night News 1974
- Night News 1975
- Night News 1976
- Night News 1977
- Night News 1978
- Night News 1979
- Night News 1980
- Night News 1981
- Night News 1982
- Night News 1983
Shelf 14 – Game Shows
24 rows · 8 bays × 3 levels · 240 tapes
