What's Getting Nominated (and What Should Be Nominated) for Animated Series at the 2026 Emmy Awards

May 31 is the eligibility cutoff for the 78th Primetime and Creative Arts Emmy Awards in September, and voting opens June 11. The Television Academy’s nominations often stay stagnant, with early award-getting shows repeatedly nominated and sometimes winning despite later buzz declines. Shows that miss early Emmy attention can struggle to reach voter interest later, as seen with Halt and Catch Fire and The Leftovers. Animated Series has more turnover than some categories, but long-running animated comedies keep familiar titles in the nomination pool. The Simpsons and Bob’s Burgers have been nominated every year since 2015, with The Simpsons winning twice and Bob’s Burgers winning once.

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