2024 Emmy Nominations and Winners: Complete List of Nominees and Results

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 15, 2024, celebrated the finest achievements in American television programming. Historical drama Shōgun set a single-season record with 18 total wins, while Hacks won Outstanding Comedy Series and Netflix’s Baby Reindeer dominated the Limited Series categories across major acting, writing, and production honors.

Overview of the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards honored television programs broadcast between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Telecast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and hosted by father-son duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, the ceremony capped a pivotal year for the television industry following structural industry shifts and production reschedulings.

The 2024 Emmy season was defined by extraordinary critical consensus for flagship drama productions alongside competitive shifts in comedy categories. Broadcasters, premium cable channels, and direct-to-consumer streaming platforms spent millions in campaign expenditures to elevate high-profile titles. FX emerged as a dominant force across major categories, driven by historical epic Shōgun and acclaimed comedy-drama The Bear, while Max’s Hacks delivered one of the night’s most significant surprises by claiming the premier prize for comedy series.

Understanding the full scope of the 2024 Emmy results requires looking beyond individual trophies to evaluate how performance, screenwriting, directing, and structural narrative execution coalesced. Below is the comprehensive record of nominees and winners across every major category.

Major Records and Historic Milestones in 2024

FX’s Shōgun Rewrites Emmy History

FX's adaptation of James Clavell’s 1975 novel Shōgun achieved unprecedented success during the 2024 awards cycle. Combining 14 wins at the Creative Arts Emmys with four major wins at the main Primetime telecast, Shōgun secured 18 Emmy Awards in a single season. This shattered the previous record of 13 wins set by John Adams in 2008 for the most Emmy wins by a series in a single year.

Furthermore, leads Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai became the first Japanese actors to win Primetime Emmy Awards in their respective leading acting categories. Shōgun also became the first non-English language series to win Outstanding Drama Series since the Academy expanded international eligibility standards.

The Bear and Hacks: The Comedy Category Dynamic

While Hacks secured the marquee trophy for Outstanding Comedy Series, FX’s The Bear amassed 11 total wins across the Creative Arts and Primetime telecasts, breaking its own record set the prior year for most Emmy wins by a comedy series in a single season.

The category demonstrated an intense artistic debate within the Television Academy regarding genre boundaries. The Bear, despite competing as a comedy, continued to explore deep dramatic themes of grief, professional burnout, and operational dysfunction, whereas Hacks maintained a traditional half-hour comedic structure focused on jokes per minute, stand-up dynamics, and intergenerational professional friction.

Drama Series Categories: Full Nominees and Winners

Outstanding Drama Series

• WINNER: Shōgun (FX)
• The Crown (Netflix)
• Fallout (Prime Video)
• The Gilded Age (HBO/Max)
• The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
• Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Prime Video)
• Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
• 3 Body Problem (Netflix)

Shōgun claimed top honors for its immersive world-building, meticulous production design, historical fidelity, and nuanced political maneuvering. The series outperformed long-standing heavyweights like Netflix’s final season of The Crown and fresh genre adaptations such as Prime Video’s Fallout.

Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• WINNER: Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in Shōgun (FX)
• Idris Elba as Sam Nelson in Hijack (Apple TV+)
• Donald Glover as John Smith in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Prime Video)
• Walton Goggins as The Ghoul / Cooper Howard in Fallout (Prime Video)
• Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb in Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
• Dominic West as Prince Charles in The Crown (Netflix)

Hiroyuki Sanada’s portrayal of the calculating strategist Lord Toranaga earned unanimous acclaim, capturing subtle shifts in power dynamics through restrained, authoritative performances.

Lead Actress in a Drama Series

• WINNER: Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko in Shōgun (FX)
• Jennifer Aniston as Alex Levy in The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
• Carrie Coon as Bertha Russell in The Gilded Age (HBO/Max)
• Maya Erskine as Jane Smith in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Prime Video)
• Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown (Netflix)
• Reese Witherspoon as Bradley Jackson in The Morning Show (Apple TV+)

Anna Sawai’s performance as Toda Mariko provided the emotional core of Shōgun, navigating complex linguistic translation, personal honor, and tactical intelligence in feudal Japan.

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• WINNER: Billy Crudup as Cory Ellison in The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
• Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige in Shōgun (FX)
• Mark Duplass as Charlie "Chip" Black in The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
• Jon Hamm as Paul Marks in The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
• Takehiro Hira as Ishido Kazunari in Shōgun (FX)
• Jack Lowden as River Cartwright in Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
• Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip in The Crown (Netflix)

Billy Crudup took home his second Emmy for playing the enigmatic network executive Cory Ellison, outlasting strong ensemble opposition from both Shōgun and The Morning Show.

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• WINNER: Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana in The Crown (Netflix)
• Christine Baranski as Agnes van Rhijn in The Gilded Age (HBO/Max)
• Nicole Beharie as Christina Hunter in The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
• Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret in The Crown (Netflix)
• Karen Pittman as Mia Jordan in The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
• Holland Taylor as Cybil Richards in The Morning Show (Apple TV+)

Elizabeth Debicki capped her turn as Princess Diana in the final season of The Crown, capturing the intense media scrutiny and private vulnerabilities of Diana's final months.

Directing and Writing for a Drama Series

• Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series: Frederick E.O. Toye for Shōgun ("Chapter Nine: Crimson Sky")
• Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series: Will Smith for Slow Horses ("Revolving Demons")

Comedy Series Categories: Full Nominees and Winners

Outstanding Comedy Series

• WINNER: Hacks (HBO/Max)
• Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• The Bear (FX)
• Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO/Max)
• Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
• Palm Royale (Apple TV+)
• Reservation Dogs (FX)
• What We Do in the Shadows (FX)

Max's Hacks scored an unexpected victory over front-runner The Bear, winning for its sharp commentary on comedy industry generation gaps, creative independence, and female mentorship.

Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

• WINNER: Jeremy Allen White as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto in The Bear (FX)
• Matt Berry as Laszlo Cravensworth in What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
• Larry David as Himself in Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO/Max)
• Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage in Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
• Martin Short as Oliver Putnam in Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
• D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai as Bear Smallhill in Reservation Dogs (FX)

Jeremy Allen White earned his second consecutive Emmy Award for his intense, multi-layered portrayal of chef Carmy Berzatto working to transform a chaotic Chicago eatery into a fine-dining establishment.

Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

• WINNER: Jean Smart as Deborah Vance in Hacks (HBO/Max)
• Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues in Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu in The Bear (FX)
• Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora in Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
• Maya Rudolph as Molly Novak in Loot (Apple TV+)
• Kristen Wiig as Maxine Simmons in Palm Royale (Apple TV+)

Jean Smart earned her third Emmy for Hacks (and sixth Emmy overall), solidifying her character Deborah Vance as one of the defining figures in modern comedy television.

Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

• WINNER: Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard "Richie" Jerimovich in The Bear (FX)
• Lionel Boyce as Marcus Brooks in The Bear (FX)
• Paul W. Downs as Jimmy LuSaque Jr. in Hacks (HBO/Max)
• E.J. Bonilla in Abbott Elementary (ABC) (Note: Category featured broad cast submissions across networks)
• Paul Rudd as Ben Glenroy in Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
• Bowen Yang as Various Characters in Saturday Night Live (NBC)

Ebon Moss-Bachrach retained his crown for playing Richie Jerimovich, anchoring The Bear’s critical second season episode focused on personal growth, service discipline, and emotional maturation.

Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

• WINNER: Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina Marrero in The Bear (FX)
• Carol Burnett as Norma Dellacorte in Palm Royale (Apple TV+)
• Hannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels in Hacks (HBO/Max)
• Janelle James as Ava Coleman in Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard in Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin in Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)

Liza Colón-Zayas provided one of the evening's emotional high points, becoming the first Latina actor to win in the Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category.

Directing and Writing for a Comedy Series

• Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: Christopher Storer for The Bear ("Fishes")
• Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky for Hacks ("Bulletproof")

Limited or Anthology Series & TV Movie Categories

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

• WINNER: Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
• Fargo (FX)
• Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+)
• Ripley (Netflix)
• True Detective: Night Country (HBO/Max)

Netflix's word-of-mouth psychological thriller Baby Reindeer, created by and starring Richard Gadd, secured top honors in the category due to its raw exploration of trauma, obsession, and artistic vulnerability.

Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

• WINNER: Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn in Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
• Matt Bomer as Hawkins "Hawk" Fuller in Fellow Travelers (Showtime)
• Tom Hollander as Truman Capote in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (FX)
• Jon Hamm as Roy Tillman in Fargo (FX)
• Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in Ripley (Netflix)

Richard Gadd’s autobiographical performance earned praise for its unvarnished narrative delivery, sweeping acting, writing, and production honors for the Scottish creator.

Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

• WINNER: Jodie Foster as Chief Liz Danvers in True Detective: Night Country (HBO/Max)
• Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+)
• Juno Temple as Dorothy "Dot" Lyon in Fargo (FX)
• Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in Griselda (Netflix)
• Naomi Watts as Babe Paley in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (FX)

Film icon Jodie Foster picked up her first Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of a pragmatic, troubled police officer investigating a complex tragedy in rural Alaska.

Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

• WINNER: Lamorne Morris as State Trooper Whitley Witt in Fargo (FX)
• Jonathan Bailey as Tim Laughlin in Fellow Travelers (Showtime)
• Robert Downey Jr. as Various Characters in The Sympathizer (HBO/Max)
• Tom Hollander as Truman Capote in Feud (FX)
• John Hawkes as Hank Prior in True Detective: Night Country (HBO/Max)
• Treat Williams as Bill Paley in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (FX)

Lamorne Morris earned his first Emmy Award for his role as a principled small-town deputy navigating extreme danger in the fifth installment of FX’s Fargo.

Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

• WINNER: Jessica Gunning as Martha Scott in Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
• Dakota Fanning as Marge Sherwood in Ripley (Netflix)
• Lily Gladstone as Cam Bentland in Under the Bridge (Hulu)
• Diane Lane as Slim Keith in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (FX)
• Nava Mau as Teri in Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
• Kali Reis as Evangeline Navarro in True Detective: Night Country (HBO/Max)

Jessica Gunning’s tragic performance as Martha in Baby Reindeer captivated audiences worldwide, driving the central engine of the series' suspense and emotional friction.

Complete Major Winners Summary Table

Variety, Talk, and Unscripted Programming Results

Outstanding Talk Series

• WINNER: The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
• Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
• The Stephen Colbert Show (CBS)

The Daily Show claimed the award following a dynamic transitional period marked by rotating guest hosts and the return of Jon Stewart on Monday broadcasts, emphasizing the show's continued relevance in political comedy.

Outstanding Scripted Variety Series

• WINNER: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO/Max)
• Saturday Night Live (NBC)

John Oliver’s investigative news-satire series continued its multi-year winning streak across comedy and variety branches, praised for in-depth investigative reporting combined with satirical performance art.

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

• WINNER: The Traitors (Peacock)
• The Amazing Race (CBS)
• RuPaul's Drag Race (MTV)
• Top Chef (Bravo)
• The Voice (NBC)

Peacock’s psychological elimination show The Traitors, hosted by Alan Cumming, broke RuPaul’s Drag Race's dominance in the category, validating the rising consumer interest in social-deduction reality TV.

Network and Streaming Platform Distribution

The distribution of wins across networks and streaming services illustrated the ongoing platform battles within the entertainment industry:

1. FX / Disney Ecosystem: Led the overall count primarily through Shōgun and The Bear, establishing a landmark year for prestige cable television distributed simultaneously on streaming via Hulu.
2. HBO / Max: Retained strong presence across comedy and unscripted sectors via Hacks, True Detective: Night Country, and Last Week Tonight, despite facing tougher drama competition than in prior years.
3. Netflix: Dominated the Limited Series category with Baby Reindeer and captured notable acting honors through The Crown.
4. Apple TV+: Maintained high nomination tallies across The Morning Show, Slow Horses, and Palm Royale, securing acting and writing wins.

Key Industry Trends Revealed by the 2024 Emmy Results

International and Multilingual Content Acceptance

The overwhelming success of Shōgun reinforced that American television audiences and industry voters have fully embraced subtitled, non-English dialogue productions. Following early precedents set by Squid Game, Shōgun proved that historical authenticity, native language casting, and non-Western settings can achieve mainstream industry recognition.

Shifting Boundaries Between Drama and Comedy

The debate over genre definitions intensified during the 76th Emmys. The Bear's heavy dramatic tone generated intense discussion regarding whether 30-minute runtime structures should automatically dictate comedy classification. Hacks' victory for Outstanding Comedy Series demonstrated that the TV Academy's comedy branch still favors shows grounded firmly in comedic performance structures.

The Rise of Creator-Driven Short-Form Limited Series

Baby Reindeer proved that low-budget, deeply personal short-form series written by single creators can outpace multi-million-dollar studio projects. Richard Gadd’s combined wins for acting, writing, and series production underscored a growing industry appreciation for singular creative control over corporate IP adaptations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which show won the most Emmy Awards in 2024?

FX's Shōgun won the most Emmy Awards in 2024, earning 18 total awards across the Creative Arts and Primetime Emmy ceremonies. This set the all-time record for the most Emmy wins by any television series in a single season.

Who won Best Lead Actor and Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2024?

Hiroyuki Sanada won Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in Shōgun. Anna Sawai won Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Toda Mariko in Shōgun. Both actors made history as the first Japanese performers to win in these categories.

Why did Hacks win Outstanding Comedy Series over The Bear?

While The Bear won major acting and directing awards, Hacks won Outstanding Comedy Series because voters favored its traditional comedic structure, sharp joke writing, and focus on stand-up comedy mechanics. Additionally, artistic debate regarding whether The Bear belongs in the drama or comedy category influenced voting patterns.

How many Emmys did Baby Reindeer win at the 2024 Primetime ceremony?

Baby Reindeer won four major Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Lead Actor (Richard Gadd), Supporting Actress (Jessica Gunning), and Writing for a Limited Series (Richard Gadd).

Where were the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards held?

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards took place live at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, California, on September 15, 2024, and broadcast live on ABC in the United States.

Who hosted the 2024 Emmy Awards telecast?

The ceremony was co-hosted by actors Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, best known for their co-creation and starring roles in the Emmy-winning comedy series Schitt's Creek.

Recommended Viewing Strategy for Award-Winning Titles

For viewers seeking to catch up on the most decorated television programs from the 2024 Emmy season, the following viewing path targets the highest-rated award winners:

1. Start with Shōgun (FX/Hulu): Watch all 10 episodes to experience the year's record-breaking drama champion, focusing on episodes 8 and 9 for standout acting and directing performances.
2. Stream Hacks Season 3 (HBO/Max): Watch the comedy winner to see Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder’s acclaimed comedic interplay.
3. Binge Baby Reindeer (Netflix): Experience the 7-episode limited series to see why Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning swept key writing and acting categories.
4. Catch Up on The Bear Season 2 (FX/Hulu): Focus particularly on the episode "Fishes" (Directing winner) and "Forks" (Ebon Moss-Bachrach's showcase episode).

To stay up to date on television industry developments, historical archives, and future nomination schedules, consult official records published by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.