This is a list of American prime time animated television series which were typically broadcast during

prime time Prime time or the peak time is the block of broadcast programming taking place during the middle of the evening for a television show. It is mostly targeted towards adults (and sometimes families). It is used by the major television networks to ...

. This list does not include animated short films and videos that were shown on television variety shows, such as " The Ambiguously Gay Duo" on ''

Saturday Night Live ''Saturday Night Live'' (often abbreviated to ''SNL'') is an American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels and developed by Dick Ebersol that airs on NBC and Peacock. Michaels currently serves ...

'' and " Dr. N!Godatu" on '' The Tracey Ullman Show''. However, the fact ''

The Simpsons ''The Simpsons'' is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical depiction of American life, epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, ...

'' originated as part of the latter show is noted.

Pre-1990

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

References

External links

A Look at The Simpsons' Failed Prime Time Cartoon Competitors'The Simpsons' and the Birth of the Modern Animated TV ComedyAnimated TV in the 2000s: DVD Resurrection, Adult Swim, and the MacFarlane Empire
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