Last month, the TV Academy released rules that distinguished the difference between a comedy and drama series.
Comedies have 30-minute episodes and dramas have hour-long episodes. The TV Academy panel, composed of nine members, has announced its first decision on which shows fall into which category for the awards ceremony.
Showtime's "Shameless," CW's "Jane the Virgin" and Fox's "Glee" can be considered comedies, despite each show being an hour long. A two-thirds vote of the panel - or 6 of the 9 members - was required to reach each decision, according to Deadline.
"Glee" has been competing as a comedy since its launch in 2009, while "Shameless" has been entered as a drama for the first three seasons up until last year's awards ceremony.
Popular Netflix show "Orange is the New Black" has a pending petition regarding its switch from drama to comedy again this year, and many people are still puzzled by its attempt to slide into the new slot.
However, both "Shameless" and "OITNB" have done exceptionally well in the comedy realm, right alongside the new series "Jane the Virgin."
"This show was always conceived as a comedy; pitched to the network and studio as a comedy; and marketed to viewers as a comedy," said "Jane the Virgin" creator Jennie Snyder Urman. "We are thrilled with the television academy's decision."
Each of the series will compete in the comedy category for all awards, including performer, writer, director etc., Variety reported.
Nominations for the 2015 Emmy Awards will be announced on July 16. Andy Samberg is slated to host the show which will air Sept. 20 on Fox.
