The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Sunday, September 15, 2024, and it was a night full of surprises, emotional moments, and major wins for some of television’s best series and actors.
The father-son duo, Dan and Eugene Levy, made history as they took on hosting duties for the night, bringing their charm, wit, and, of course, a reunion of the beloved Schitt’s Creek family. It was a magical event that celebrated the power of storytelling and the undeniable talent behind the shows we love.
This year, we saw shows like Shōgun, The Bear, Hacks, and Baby Reindeer dominate the stage, taking home multiple awards. Let’s take a look at the full list of winners and get more details about the grand event.
76th Primetime Emmy Awards 2024: The Event and Broadcast Details
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards 2024 aired live on ABC, showcasing a packed audience, heartfelt speeches, and unforgettable moments. The event, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, brought together some of the biggest names in television.
The show also offered viewers at home a chance to experience the magic through the full broadcast, which can be rewatched on demand.
76th Primetime Emmy Awards 2024: A Night to Remember
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards winners list was packed with some expected wins, but also a few surprises. Shōgun and The Bear were the big winners of the night, each securing a whole bunch of trophies. Hacks came out on top in the comedy category, while Baby Reindeer ruled the limited series.
One of the night’s standout moments was the historic win of Shōgun, which not only took home Best Drama Series but also saw Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai being the first actors of Asian descent to win Best Actor and Actress in a Drama Series, respectively. Shōgun set a new record, getting 18 Emmys for its first season, the most for any single season in Emmy history.
On the comedy side, Jean Smart proved once again why she’s one of TV’s favorite leading ladies, winning Best Actress for Hacks, while Jeremy Allen White from The Bear secured the Best Actor award in a comedy series. Both shows took home multiple honors, with The Bear becoming a standout winner, especially for its outstanding cast.
Complete List of 76th Primetime Emmy Awards 2024 Winners
Here’s the full breakdown of the major winners at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards:
Outstanding Drama Series
- Winner: Shōgun
- Other Nominees: The Crown, The Gilded Age, The Morning Show, 3 Body Problem, Fallout, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Slow Horses
Outstanding Comedy Series
- Winner: Hacks
- Other Nominees: Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Only Murders in the Building, Palm Royale, Reservation Dogs, What We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Winner: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun
- Other Nominees: Idris Elba (Hijack), Donald Glover (Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Walton Goggins (Fallout), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Dominic West (The Crown)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Winner: Anna Sawai, Shōgun
- Other Nominees: Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show), Carrie Coon (The Gilded Age), Maya Erskine (Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Imelda Staunton (The Crown), Reese Witherspoon (The Morning Show)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Winner: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
- Other Nominees: 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), D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Reservation Dogs)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Winner: Jean Smart, Hacks
- Other Nominees: Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Ayo Edebiri (The Bear), Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building), Maya Rudolph (Loot), Kristen Wiig (Palm Royale)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Winner: Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
- Other Nominees: Tadanobu Asano (Shōgun), Mark Duplass (The Morning Show), Jon Hamm (The Morning Show), Takehiro Hira (Shōgun), Jack Lowden (Slow Horses), Jonathan Pryce (The Crown)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Winner: Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown
- Other Nominees: Christine Baranski (The Gilded Age), Nicole Beharie (The Morning Show), Greta Lee (The Morning Show), Lesley Manville (The Crown), Karen Pittman (The Morning Show), Holland Taylor (The Morning Show)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Winner: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
- Other Nominees: Lionel Boyce (The Bear), Paul W. Downs (Hacks), Paul Rudd (Only Murders in the Building), Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary), Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Winner: Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
- Other Nominees: Carol Burnett (Palm Royale), Hannah Einbinder (Hacks), Janelle James (Abbott Elementary), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary), Meryl Streep (Only Murders in the Building)
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- Winner: Baby Reindeer
- Other Nominees: Fargo, Lessons in Chemistry, Ripley, True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
- Winner: Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer
- Other Nominees: Matt Bomer (Fellow Travelers), Jon Hamm (Fargo), Tom Hollander (Feud: Capote vs. the Swans), Andrew Scott (Ripley)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
- Winner: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
- Other Nominees: Brie Larson (Lessons in Chemistry), Juno Temple (Fargo), Sofia Vergara (Griselda), Naomi Watts (Feud: Capote vs. the Swans)
Outstanding Television Movie
- Winner: Quiz Lady
- Other Nominees: Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie, Red, White & Royal Blue, Scoop, Unfrosted