Now Playing in Animated TV
By Nancy Basile, About.com Guide to Animated TV
Here you can find picture galleries, episode guides, cast information, trivia and interviews for the animated TV shows that are currently airing in primetime and late night. Learn more about your favorite cartoons and the people who make them.
The Simpsons
New and old fans can find a wealth of multimedia and information about The Simpsons in this section.
Family Guy
Seth MacFarlane's Family Guy was canceled then brought back after it found success on Adult Swim.
South Park
Comedy Central's long-running cartoon South Park has given us iconic characters and hilarious moments. Here you'll find pictures, episode guides, videos, trivia and more.
The Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars portrays Anakin Skywalker and other Jedi fighting the battle against Count Dooku, Darth Sidious and his droids. This weekly series airs on Cartoon Network.
The Goode Family
The Goode Family was created by Mike Judge (King of the Hill). The Goode Family focuses on an overly politically correct family and their pet dog Che. Learn more about this animated comedy.
Adult Swim
Keep up with the rotating schedule of animated comedies that pack the Adult Swim schedule. Find episode guides, show summaries and picture galleries.
- 12 oz. Mouse
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force
- The Boondocks
- The Drinky Crow Show
- Frisky Dingo
- Home Movies
- Lucy, Daughter of the Devil
- Metalocalypse
- Moral Orel
- The Oblongs
- Robot Chicken
- Squidbillies
- Stroker and Hoop
- Superjail
- Tom Goes to the Mayor
- The Venture Brothers
- Xavier: Renegade Angel
King of the Hill
King of the Hill is one of the longest-running comedies, animated or otherwise, on television. But it has always lived in the shadow of The Simpsons. But King of the Hill has always remained consistently funny, warm and topical. Yes, topical!
- Show Guide
- Pictures
- Episode Guide
- 10 Reasons to Watch 'King of the Hill'
- Interview with Kathy Najimy (Peggy Hill)
American Dad
Seth MacFarlane's second animated TV show had a lot to live up to. Though American Dad hasn't caught on like Family Guy, it is nonetheless still better than most shows on TV.
Futurama
Futurama is an animated series on Comedy Central that originally aired on Fox, then Adult Swim. Futurama follows Fry, a pizza delivery boy who was frozen for 1,000 years and woke up in New New York.
