2022 NAACP Image Award-Nominated TV Shows

Known as the premier multicultural awards show, the NAACP Image Awards celebrate the best of movies, TV, and literature. This year there's something for everyone to root for, from fantastic preschool shows Ada Twist, Scientist and Waffles + Mochi, to feel-good sitcoms The Wonder Years and The Upshaws, to thoughtful dramas Queen Sugar and The Underground Railroad. Tune in on Feb. 26, 2022, on BET to find out which of these nominees take home the prize. And don't miss out on the nominees for film: 2022 NAACP Image Award-Nominated Films.

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Ada Twist, Scientist

age 3+

Fun series sparks preschoolers' interest in science.

Network: Netflix (2021)

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Waffles + Mochi

age 4+

Funny puppets explore food with Michelle Obama and celebs.

Network: Netflix (2021)

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Super Sema

age 5+

Fun Africa-set STEM superhero series has great role models.

Network: YouTube (2021)

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Rugrats

age 6+

Charming reboot faithful to '90s cartoon classic.

Network: Paramount+ (2021)

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Karma's World

age 7+

Moral lessons artistically woven in top-shelf show.

Network: Netflix (2021)

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Annie Live!

age 8+

Classic family musical skillfully retold with diverse cast.

Network: NBC (2021)

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Malika the Lion Queen

age 8+

Lioness is queen in this sensitive but violent documentary.

Network: Fox (2021)

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Raven's Home

age 8+

Energetic sequel offers well-rounded laughs for families.

Network: Disney Channel (2017)

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That Girl Lay Lay

age 8+

Positive role models "punch up" in tween-friendly sitcom.

Network: Nickelodeon (2021)

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We the People

age 8+

Modern Schoolhouse Rock makes great bops from U.S. civics.

Network: Netflix (2021)

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America's Funniest Home Videos

age 10+

One person's humiliation is another's chuckle.

Network: ABC, Syndicated (1989)

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Family Reunion

age 10+

Heartwarming but uneven sitcom about family relationships.

Network: Netflix (2019)

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High on the Hog

age 10+

Food doc gives powerful new perspective on American history.

Network: Netflix (2021)

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How It Feels to Be Free

age 10+

Clear-eyed docu celebrates talented women facing racism.

Network: PBS (2021)

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Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia

age 10+

Biopic has positive messages, some violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)

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Soul of a Nation

age 10+

Raw but uplifting series on Black life, culture in America.

Network: ABC (2021)

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The Voice

age 10+

Fun singing contest features genuine talent, encouragement.

Network: NBC (2011)

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The Wonder Years (2021)

age 10+

Gentle nostalgia, keen insight in race-flipped reboot.

Network: ABC (2021)

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Black-ish

age 11+

Race is tackled gently in fresh family friendly sitcom.

Network: ABC (2014)

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Celebrity Family Feud

age 11+

Star-studded spin on classic a bit iffy for kids.

Network: NBC (2008)

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