diff --git a/yt_dlp/extractor/youtube.py b/yt_dlp/extractor/youtube.py
index 5bcb238e4..0e3b43d49 100644
--- a/yt_dlp/extractor/youtube.py
+++ b/yt_dlp/extractor/youtube.py
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ def build_innertube_clients():
     THIRD_PARTY = {
         'embedUrl': 'https://www.youtube.com/',  # Can be any valid URL
     }
-    BASE_CLIENTS = ('ios', 'android', 'web', 'tv', 'mweb', 'media_connect_frontend')
+    BASE_CLIENTS = ('ios', 'android', 'web', 'tv', 'mweb')
     priority = qualities(BASE_CLIENTS[::-1])
 
     for client, ytcfg in tuple(INNERTUBE_CLIENTS.items()):