This is a list of the winning and nominated programs of the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for
Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a
television series,
miniseries,
television movie or special. Since the award ceremony of 1998, the category has been divided into
Special Visual Effects for a Series and
Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special. In 1991 the academy nominated four programs, but did not determine a winner.