Animation Domination (also called AniDom, Fox AD, and AD) is an American animated programming block that has aired in two iterations on the Fox broadcast network, featuring a lineup solely made up of prime-time animated sitcoms and adult animation carried as a majority of, or the whole of, the network's Sunday evening schedule (outside of sports pre-emptions and early hour programming burn offs). It originally ran from May 1, 2005, until September 21, 2014, before returning on September 29, 2019.
History First run Animation Domination debuted on Fox on May 1, 2005, in time for the last sweeps period of the 2004–05 television season. The first program to originate on the block was American Dad!, although its pilot aired as a Super Bowl lead-out program on February 6, 2005. Rounding out the Animation Domination lineup alongside American Dad! were The Simpsons (the longest-running cartoon on Fox and the network's first primetime animated series, which predated the lineup by 16 years), King of the Hill (which predated the lineup by eight years) and Family Guy (which predated the lineup by six years, and was revived as a series three years after its 2002 cancellation as a result of newfound popularity through reruns on Fox lineup and sales of the first, second, and third-season episodes on DVD).
Until spring 2010, when Animation Domination consisted only of animated series, live-action programming was also present within the block, including shows like Malcolm in the Middle and The War at Home. King of the Hill later ended on September 13, 2009, on Fox, and was replaced by the Family Guy spin-off The Cleveland Show for the 2009–10 television season, with the former's time slot of 8:30 PM. Four episodes of the series remained, but Fox opted not to air them, later being burn-offed in syndication from May 3–6, 2010. Fox would later premiere Bob's Burgers on January 9, 2011.
From the fall of 2014 to the summer of 2017, the Animation Domination block was replaced by the Sunday Funday block, with the addition of live-action comedies Brooklyn Nine-Nine (which moved to Sunday night for its second season), freshman series Mulaney (which was canceled in early 2015), and the Will Forte sitcom, The Last Man on Earth. This marked the first time that the network has regularly aired live-action comedies on Sundays (outside of burn-offs of failed weeknight series) since 2005. From fall of 2017 to the summer of 2019, the Sunday night lineup was simply referred to as Fox Sunday Night, also with the addition of live-action comedies.
Return The block returned on September 29, 2019, with previous AD series The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy and the new series Bless the Harts. Duncanville debuted on February 16, 2020.
James Arnold Taylor currently serves as the announcer of the block.
In April 2020, Fox Entertainment announced their partnership with Caffeine to produce the AniDom Beyond Show, a recap show hosted by Andy Richter. The show aired its finale on May 18, 2020.
The Great North debuted on January 3, 2021.
On May 31, 2021, Animation Domination temporarily expanded into Mondays with Duncanville and the new series HouseBroken.
Two new animated series – Krapopolis and Grimsburg – were originally set to premiere in the 2022–23 season, but were pushed back to the 2023–24 season. They were each renewed for a second in October 2022.
On January 18, 2022, Fox announced they would be eyeing a two-hour Monday block in May 2023. In 2024, Family Guy was temporarily moved to Wednesdays, and in the summer of 2025, the three-hour Sunday lineup was temporarily changed to a two-hour Thursday lineup (while reairs of primetime programming normally aired on Thursdays during summer were moved to Sundays).
Bless the Harts ended after two seasons on June 20, 2021. A year later, on June 30, 2022, Fox cancelled Duncanville after three seasons and the series concluded on October 18, 2022, with its final six episodes on Hulu.
The Simpsons, Family Guy and Bob's Burgers were each renewed for two more seasons through 2025 on January 26, 2023.
On March 1, 2023, Krapopolis was renewed for a third season ahead of its premiere on September 24. Grimsburg premiered on January 7, 2024. HouseBroken was canceled on May 10, 2024, after two seasons. On May 13, 2024, Universal Basic Guys was renewed for a second season ahead of its debut on September 8. On July 25, 2024, Krapopolis was renewed for a fourth season, ahead of the show's second-season premiere.
On February 16, 2025, the whole lineup was delayed by two hours due to rain delays during the 2025 Daytona 500 and The Great North aired a repeat of its fifth-season premiere.
On March 21, 2025, it was announced that plans were being made to return American Dad!, which moved to TBS in 2014, back to Fox's Animation Domination lineup, where it would air alongside The Simpsons, Family Guy and Bob's Burgers. On April 2, 2025, The Simpsons, Family Guy and Bob's Burgers were each renewed for four seasons and American Dad! was confirmed to be returning to Fox, also for four seasons.
On May 10, 2025, Fox renewed Grimsburg, Krapopolis and Universal Basic Guys.
On September 23, 2025, Aimee Steinberger, a director on The Great North, posted on Bluesky that the show had been cancelled after five seasons. On October 3, 2025, Fox made the cancellation of The Great North official.
On February 22, 2026, American Dad! returned to Fox with the premiere of its 22nd season.
On March 12, 2026, Fox ordered a second spin-off of Family Guy centered on Stewie Griffin entitled Stewie for the 2027–28 season.
Programming Current programming Title Premiere date Time slot Note The Simpsons Sundays at 8:00PM Previously aired as part of Fox Sunday Night / Sunday Funday Family GuyN/A American Dad! Aired on TBS from 2014 to 2025; returned to Fox on February 22, 2026 Bob's Burgers Previously aired as part of Fox Sunday Night / Sunday Funday Krapopolis Season 4 to air Midseason 2027 Grimsburg Sundays at 9:30PM Season 3 premiered on September 27 Universal Basic Guys Sundays at 9:00PM Season 3 premiered on September 27
Former programming
Title Premiere date End date Status King of the HillMay 1, 2005September 13, 2009Ended; revived on Hulu. Sit Down, Shut UpApril 19, 2009May 10, 2009Cancelled; last nine episodes were released on Saturdays at midnight from later until November 21, 2009. The Cleveland ShowSeptember 27, 2009May 19, 2013 Cancelled Allen GregoryOctober 30, 2011December 18, 2011 Napoleon DynamiteJanuary 15, 2012March 4, 2012 Axe CopJuly 21, 2013Special preview / aired on ADHD High School USA! Bless the Harts September 29, 2019 June 20, 2021 Cancelled Duncanville February 16, 2020 June 26, 2022 Cancelled; last six episodes debuted on Hulu on October 18, 2022. HouseBroken May 31, 2021 August 6, 2023Cancelled The Great North January 3, 2021 September 14, 2025This show has ended with five premiered seasons and was cancelled on October 27, 2025.
Upcoming programming Title Premiere date Stewie 2027 or 2028
Previous lineups 2004/05
Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. Spring King of the Hill Regular programmingThe SimpsonsFamily GuyAmerican Dad! Late springRegular programmingKing of the Hill SummerThe Simpsons Regular programming Mid-summerThe Simpsons
2005/06
Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallRegular programmingKing of the HillThe SimpsonsRegular programmingFamily GuyAmerican Dad! Winter SummerAmerican Dad! Regular programming
2006/07
Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallThe Simpsons Regular programmingThe SimpsonsAmerican Dad!Family GuyRegular programming Late fallAmerican Dad! The Simpsons WinterRegular programming King of the HillAmerican Dad! SpringKing of the Hill King of the HillThe Simpsons Summer Regular programmingAmerican Dad! Family Guy
2007/08
Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallKing of the Hill The Simpsons The SimpsonsKing of the HillFamily GuyAmerican Dad! WinterRegular programming SpringKing of the Hill American Dad! Mid-springThe Simpsons Late springRegular programming
2008/09
Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallKing of the Hill The SimpsonsKing of the HillFamily GuyAmerican Dad! WinterRegular programming SpringAmerican Dad! King of the Hill Mid-spring King of the Hill Sit Down, Shut Up Late springKing of the Hill American Dad! King of the Hill SummerRegular programmingThe Simpsons Mid-summerThe Simpsons American Dad!
2009/10
Sunday Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallRegular programmingThe SimpsonsThe Cleveland ShowFamily GuyAmerican Dad! SpringRegular programmingThe Simpsons SummerAmerican Dad! Family Guy Mid-summerAmerican Dad! The Simpsons
Saturday
Season11:00 p.m11:30 p.m.12:00 a.m. FallRegular programmingSit Down, Shut Up
2010/11
Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallThe Simpsons The Simpsons The Cleveland ShowFamily Guy American Dad! WinterThe Simpsons American Dad!Bob's BurgersThe Cleveland Show Spring SummerAmerican Dad! Bob's Burgers The Cleveland Show American Dad!
2011/12
Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallRegular programmingThe Simpsons The Cleveland Show Family GuyAmerican Dad! Mid-fall Regular programmingThe Cleveland Show Allen Gregory WinterBob's Burgers Napoleon Dynamite SpringThe Simpsons Bob's Burgers Late springAmerican Dad! SummerThe Simpsons Family Guy
2012/13
Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. Fall Regular programmingThe Cleveland Show The SimpsonsBob's Burgers Family GuyAmerican Dad! WinterBob's Burgers Spring SummerThe Cleveland Show American Dad! Family Guy Mid-summerThe Simpsons American Dad! Late summerAmerican Dad! Family Guy
2013/14
Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallRegular programmingThe SimpsonsBob's BurgersFamily GuyAmerican Dad! WinterBob's BurgersAmerican Dad! SpringFamily GuyRegular programming Summer Regular programming Mid-summerAmerican Dad! Bob's Burgers The Simpsons Family Guy American Dad!
2019/20
Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallThe Simpsons Bob's Burgers The Simpsons Bless the HartsBob's BurgersFamily Guy Winter Duncanville Summer Regular programmingDuncanville Bless the Harts
2020/21
Sunday Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallThe Simpsons Bob's Burgers The Simpsons Bless the HartsBob's BurgersFamily Guy Winter Regular programmingBless the HartsThe Great North SpringThe Simpsons SummerDuncanville HouseBroken Late summerRegular programming
Monday Season8:00 p.m8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. SummerRegular programming HouseBroken Duncanville
2021/22
Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallRegular programmingThe SimpsonsThe Great NorthBob's BurgersFamily Guy WinterThe Simpsons Regular programming Spring Duncanville Late springRegular programmingBob's Burgers Duncanville SummerThe Great North Bob's Burgers
2022/23
Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallRegular programmingThe SimpsonsThe Great NorthBob's BurgersFamily Guy Winter SpringHouseBroken SummerFamily Guy HouseBroken Mid-summerBob's Burgers Family Guy
2023/24
Sunday Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallThe Simpsons Bob's Burgers The SimpsonsKrapopolis Bob's Burgers Family Guy WinterRegular programming The Great North Grimsburg SummerKrapopolis Wednesday Season8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. WinterRegular programming Family Guy
2024/25
Sunday Season7:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m. FallBob's Burgers Krapopolis The Simpsons Universal Basic Guys Bob's BurgersKrapopolis WinterRegular programming Family Guy Grimsburg The Great North Spring The Simpsons Family Guy Krapopolis The Great North
Thursday