2021 Emmy Awards – Outstanding Animated Program Nominees and Winner

About the 73rd Emmy Awards Ceremony

The Primetime Emmy Awards honor the best U.S. television programming from June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2021. The nominees are chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

The ceremony was held September 19, 2021 and broadcasted by CBS and Paramount+.

2021 Emmy Award Nominees and Winner

Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal (WINNER)

Photo Credit: Adult Swim

Episode: “Plague of Madness”
Network: Adult Swim
About: A relentless dinosaur infected with a terrifying disease pursues Spear and Fang.

Big Mouth

Photo Credit: Netflix

Episode: “The New Me”
Network: Netflix
About: First episode of the fourth season. At camp, Jessi makes friends with a girl who has transitioned. Nick also must face his two best friends have a little too much in common.

Bob’s Burgers

Photo Credit: LA Times

Episode: “Worms of In-Rear-Ment”
Network: FOX
About: Linda tries to take her family to the symphony on free admission night, but her efforts are thwarted by a pinworm epidemic.

South Park

Photo Credit: Comedy Central

Episode: The Pandemic Special
Network: Comedy Central
About:The on-going Pandemic presents endless challenges to the citizens of South Park.

The Simpsons

Photo Credit: IMDb

Episode: “The Dad-Feelings Limited”
Network: FOX
About: The origin story of Comic Book Guy is revealed as he and Kumiko debate having a baby.