The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards delivered another exciting night of celebrations, honoring the year’s best in television. After pushing back the 2023 ceremony due to the dual Hollywood strikes, the Television Academy returned in full swing to recognize a fresh wave of winners. Hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy, the father-son duo brought their signature charm to the 76th annual event, which aired live from L.A.’s Peacock Theater on ABC.
This year’s top contenders came from a wide range of streaming platforms and networks, highlighting the ever-expanding world of television. The Morning Show, Apple TV+’s drama powerhouse, led the night with an impressive 11 nominations. FX on Hulu’s critically acclaimed series The Bear followed closely with 9 nominations, while The Crown on Netflix and FX’s epic Shōgun tied with 8 each.
One of the night’s most prestigious honors, the Governor’s Award, was presented to Greg Berlanti for his unparalleled contribution to television. Matt Bomer and Joshua Jackson had the honor of presenting this award, highlighting Berlanti’s record-breaking achievements and the lasting impact of his work. Berlanti has created some of the most memorable TV shows in recent years.
While the Primetime Emmys are always the main event, they were held just a week after the Creative Arts Emmys, which recognize achievements in technical and behind-the-scenes categories. Together, the ceremonies celebrate the full scope of talent that brings beloved TV shows to life.
The 2024 Emmy Awards showcased not only the best in storytelling but also the resilience of the television industry during a challenging year. With the strikes now behind us, the future of TV looks brighter than ever, and this year’s winners represent the passion and dedication that continue to drive television forward. From drama to comedy and everything in between, these shows have left their mark on audiences and set the stage for another great year ahead.
Check out the winners right here:
Outstanding Drama Series
- 3 Body Problem
- Fallout
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- WINNER: Shōgun
- Slow Horses
- The Crown
- The Gilded Age
- The Morning Show
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama
- Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show
- Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age
- Maya Erskine, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- WINNER: Anna Sawai, Shōgun
- Imelda Staunton, The Crown
- Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama
- Idris Elba, Hijack
- Donald Glover, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Walton Goggins, Fallout
- Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
- WINNER: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun
- Dominic West, The Crown
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama
- Christine Baranski, The Gilded Age
- Nicole Beharie, The Morning Show
- WINNER: Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown
- Greta Lee, The Morning Show
- Lesley Manville, The Crown
- Karen Pittman, The Morning Show
- Holland Taylor, The Morning Show
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama
- Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun
- WINNER: Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
- Mark Duplass, The Morning Show
- Jon Hamm, The Morning Show
- Takehiro Hira, Shōgun
- Jack Lowden, Slow Horses
- Jonathan Pryce, The Crown
Outstanding Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- WINNER: Hacks
- Only Murders in the Building
- Palm Royale
- Reservation Dogs
- The Bear
- What We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy
- Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
- Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
- Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
- Maya Rudolph, Loot
- WINNER: Jean Smart, Hacks
- Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy
- Matt Berry, What We Do in the Shadows
- Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
- Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
- WINNER: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
- D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy
- Carol Burnett, Palm Royale
- WINNER: Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
- Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
- Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
- Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
- Meryl Streep, Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy
- Lionel Boyce, The Bear
- Paul W. Downs, Hacks
- WINNER: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
- Paul Rudd, Only Murders in the Building
- Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
- Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- WINNER: Baby Reindeer
- Fargo
- Lessons in Chemistry
- Ripley
- True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie
- WINNER: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
- Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry
- Juno Temple, Fargo
- Sofía Vergara, Griselda
- Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie
- Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers
- WINNER: Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer
- Jon Hamm, Fargo
- Tom Hollander, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
- Andrew Scott, Ripley
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie
- Dakota Fanning, Ripley
- Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge
- WINNER: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
- Aja Naomi King, Lessons in Chemistry
- Diane Lane, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
- Nava Mau, Baby Reindeer
- Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie
- Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers
- Robert Downey Jr., The Sympathizer
- Tom Goodman-Hill, Baby Reindeer
- John Hawkes, True Detective: Night Country
- WINNER: Lamorne Morris, Fargo
- Lewis Pullman, Lessons in Chemistry
- Treat Williams, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith – “First Date”, Hiro Murai
- WINNER: Shōgun – “Crimson Sky”, Frederick E.O. Toye
- Slow Horses – “Strange Games”, Saul Metzstein
- The Crown – “Sleep, Dearie Sleep”, Stephen Daldry
- The Morning Show – “The Overview Effect”, Mimi Leder
- Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty – “Beat L.A.”, Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
- Fallout – “The End”, Geneva Robertson-Dworet & Graham Wagner
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith – “First Date”, Francesca Sloane & Donald Glover
- Shōgun – “Anjin”, Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks
- Shōgun – “Crimson Sky”, Rachel Kondo & Caillin Puente
- WINNER: Slow Horses – “Negotiating with Tigers”, Will Smith
- The Crown – “Ritz”, Peter Morgan & Meriel Sheibani-Clare
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary – “Party”, Randall Einhorn
- Hacks – “Bulletproof”, Lucia Aniello
- WINNER: The Bear – “Fishes”, Christopher Storer
- The Bear – “Honeydew”, Ramy Youssef
- The Gentlemen – “Refined Aggression”, Guy Ritchie
- The Ms. Pat Show – “I’m the Pappy”, Mary Lou Belli
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary – “Career Day”, Quinta Brunson
- Girls5eva – “Orlando”, Meredith Scardino & Sam Means
- WINNER: Hacks – “Bulletproof”, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, & Jen Statsky
- The Bear – “Fishes”, Christopher Storer & Joanna Calo
- The Other Two – “Brooke Hosts a Night of Undeniable Good”, Chris Kelly & Sarah Schneider
- What We Do in the Shadows – “Pride Parade”, Jake Bender & Zach Dunn
Outstanding Directing for a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie
- Baby Reindeer – “Episode 4”, Weronika Tofilska
- Fargo – “The Tragedy of the Commons”, Noah Hawley
- Feud: Capote vs. The Swans – “Pilot”, Gus Van Sant
- Lessons in Chemistry – “Poirot”, Millicent Shelton
- WINNER: Ripley – Steven Zaillian
- True Detective: Night Country – Issa López
Outstanding Writing for a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie
- WINNER: Baby Reindeer – Richard Gadd
- Black Mirror – “Joan is Awful”, Charlie Brooker
- Fargo – “The Tragedy of the Commons”, Noah Hawley
- Fellow Travelers – “You’re Wonderful”, Ron Nyswaner
- Ripley – Steven Zaillian
- True Detective: Night Country – “Part 6”, Issa López
Outstanding Competition Program
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- The Amazing Race
- WINNER: The Traitors
- The Voice
- Top Chef
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
- WINNER: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
- Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Talk Series
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
- WINNER: The Daily Show
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
- WINNER: Alex Edelman: Just for Us
- Jacqueline Novak: Get on Your Knees
- John Early: Now More Than Ever
- Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool
- The Oscars
