Although television shows are limited to one episode a category, "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" was considered a separate special, and nominated alongside fellow episode "Life on the Fast Lane" for Outstanding Animated Program; "Life on the Fast Lane" won the award.
Aínda que as series de televisión só poden ter nomeado un episodio por categoría, "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" foi considerado como un episodio especial á parte e foi nomeado xunto a "Life on the Fast Lane" para a categoría "Outstanding Animated Program"; "Life on the Fast Lane" gañou o premio.