Adult Swim Earns Emmy Nomination in Packed Best Animated Series Category

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2024 Emmy nominations are out, and a fresh Adult Swim series has made it to the highly competitive Outstanding Animated Program category. As the Television Academy prepares for the upcoming 77th Emmy Awards this fall, the eligibility period ran from June 1st last year to May 31st of this year. This means that any notable TV shows airing within this timeframe had a chance at significant awards, and even some of Adult Swim’s exceptional new releases could be among them, with one of its latest originals garnering attention for potential major accolades.

The 77th Emmy Awards will happen on September 14th and they’ve kicked off the celebrations by announcing all nominees for this year. In the Outstanding Animated Program category, it appears to be quite a tight race with “Common Side Effects” emerging as a strong contender. This series premiered on Adult Swim earlier in the year. Although the other nominated series are impressive, “Common Side Effects” stands out more because it’s the only debut season of a show to make it to this category.

2025 Emmy Nominations for Outstanding Animated Program Revealed

1. “Common Side Effects” – Nominated for its entire season.
2. “Arcane” – Nominated for the episode titled “Act 3: Requiem.”
3. “Bob’s Burgers” – Nominated for the episode titled “The Haunt of Greysburg.”
4. “The Simpsons” – Nominated for the episode titled “The Great Phatsby.”
5. “Love Death + Robots” – Nominated for the episode titled “When the Yogurt Took Over.”

  • Arcane – “The Dirt Under Your Nails”
  • Bob’s Burgers – “They Slug Horses, Don’t They”
  • Common Side Effects – “Cliff’s Edge”
  • Love Death + Robots – “Spider Rose”
  • The Simpsons – “Bart’s Birthday”

Each of these shows have already established themselves as strong contenders within their categories and are well into their respective seasons. This is what makes the nomination of Common Side Effects even more impressive. Before its premiere, it received critical acclaim, and when episodes started airing on Adult Swim, it became an even greater success with viewers. Unlike anything fans had previously seen, it tackled real-world issues that resonate with people today. Given all of this, it’s no wonder that Common Side Effects is being recognized for the hard work the team has invested.

What’s Next for Common Side Effects?

The popular show “Common Side Effects” wrapped up its initial run on Adult Swim this Spring and was so well-received that a second season has already been greenlit. As of now, no specific release date or window for this upcoming season has been set. However, the team behind the series is currently putting in a lot of effort to create new episodes. Even before the first season debuted, co-creator Steve Hely shared that they had already started planning for the second season.

…”[W]e’ve proposed a second season,” Hely explained, “and we’re already delving into the development of it. We aim to continue narrating these stories for the foreseeable future. Our goal is to share this show with you all and ensure that people tune in…Should our success persist, I genuinely hope we can carry on for a long time.” The enthusiastic reception of Common Side Effects during its debut season, coupled with its Emmy 2025 nomination, indicates that viewers are eagerly anticipating the next chapter from this series.

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2025-07-15 20:13