diff --git a/MediaBrowser.Model/Configuration/ServerConfiguration.cs b/MediaBrowser.Model/Configuration/ServerConfiguration.cs
index bb4ca34fd0..a0c21a666c 100644
--- a/MediaBrowser.Model/Configuration/ServerConfiguration.cs
+++ b/MediaBrowser.Model/Configuration/ServerConfiguration.cs
@@ -269,6 +269,8 @@ namespace MediaBrowser.Model.Configuration
             EnableSimpleArtistDetection = false;
             SkipDeserializationForBasicTypes = true;
 
+            PluginRepositories = new List<RepositoryInfo>();
+
             DisplaySpecialsWithinSeasons = true;
             EnableExternalContentInSuggestions = true;