YouTube Premium: Episodes Missing

When I was a member of YouTube Premium, I had early access to both previously aired and recently uploaded episodes of currently airing series. However, you won't even find them if you search for them anymore. Instead, in order to connect to YouTube.com, I need to go through Google first. Why do I even bother being a Premium member if I have to go through all of this trouble? This circumstance is completely absurd. In the event that this behavior persists, I will be forced to terminate my subscription.