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Every Emmys Outstanding Animated Program (One Hour or Less) winner

10 ceremonies, 2000–2009. 4 different winners. The longest run was The Simpsons, 2 years straight (2000–2001).

It was awarded for the last time in 2009.

From 2010 the Emmys awarded Outstanding Animated Program instead.

The Simpsons ×5South Park ×3
Each band is one winner’s reign. Wider means a longer run. Colored by network; hover for details.
The Simpsons'00–'01×2
Futurama'02
The Simpsons'03
Samurai Jack'04
South Park'05
The Simpsons'06
South Park'07
The Simpsons'08
South Park'09
Wins by network
  1. 20th Century660%
  2. Comedy Central330%
  3. Cartoon Network110%

Who kept losing

Counting nominations in this category only, 2000–2009.

Most nominated, never won

  • SpongeBob SquarePants5 noms
  • As Told by Ginger3 noms
  • Family Guy3 noms
  • King of the Hill3 noms
  • Robot Chicken3 noms
  • The Powerpuff Girls2 noms

Most losses

  • SpongeBob SquarePants5L · 0W
  • The Simpsons5L · 5W
  • South Park4L · 3W
  • As Told by Ginger3L · 0W
  • Family Guy3L · 0W
  • Futurama3L · 1W

The full list

YearWinnerNetwork
2009South Park
beat 3 others
  • American Dad!
  • Robot Chicken
  • The Simpsons
Comedy Central
2008The Simpsons
beat 4 others
  • Creature Comforts America
  • King of the Hill
  • Robot Chicken
  • SpongeBob SquarePants
Fox
2007South Park
beat 4 others
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender
  • Robot Chicken
  • The Simpsons
  • SpongeBob SquarePants
Comedy Central
2006The Simpsons
beat 4 others
  • Camp Lazlo
  • Family Guy
  • Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
  • South Park
Fox
2005South Park
beat 4 others
  • Family Guy
  • Samurai Jack
  • The Simpsons
  • SpongeBob SquarePants
Comedy Central
2004Samurai Jack
beat 4 others
  • Futurama
  • The Simpsons
  • South Park
  • SpongeBob SquarePants
Cartoon Network
2003The Simpsons
beat 4 others
  • As Told by Ginger
  • Futurama
  • Kim Possible
  • SpongeBob SquarePants
Fox
2002Futurama
beat 4 others
  • As Told by Ginger
  • King of the Hill
  • The Simpsons
  • South Park
Fox
2001The Simpsonsrepeat
beat 4 others
  • As Told by Ginger
  • Futurama
  • King of the Hill
  • The Powerpuff Girls
Fox
2000The Simpsons
beat 4 others
  • Downtown
  • Family Guy
  • The Powerpuff Girls
  • South Park
Fox

More Emmys categories

Limited SeriesLead Actor (Drama)Lead Actress (Drama)Lead Actor (Comedy)Writing (Limited)Variety SpecialVariety Special (Pre-Recorded)Variety Special (Live)Animated ProgramAnimated (Over One Hour)Documentary SeriesSupp. Actor (Drama)Supp. Actress (Drama)Supp. Actor (Comedy)Supp. Actress (Comedy)Directing (Drama)All 34 categories

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