The 2024 Emmy Awards delivered a historical anomaly with two separate Primetime Emmy ceremonies held in a single calendar year due to Hollywood labor strikes in 2023. Major winners across both events included Shōgun, Succession, The Bear, Hacks, and Baby Reindeer, dominating top drama, comedy, and limited series categories.
Understanding the Unique 2024 Emmy Awards Landscape
The year 2024 holds a unique place in television history because the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented two separate Primetime Emmy Award ceremonies within eight months. The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, originally scheduled for September 2023, were postponed due to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) strikes. That broadcast ultimately took place on January 15, 2024.
Later that same year, the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on its traditional schedule on September 15, 2024. As a result, search inquiries regarding the 2024 Emmy Awards encompass two distinct television eligibility windows and two separate sets of nominees, finalists, and winners.
To provide a complete resource, this guide details the nominees, finalists, and ultimate winners for both 2024 ceremonies. Official rules, voting breakdowns, and full archival data can be reviewed directly on the Television Academy portal.
76th Primetime Emmy Awards (September 2024): Winners & Nominees
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards honored American primetime television programming broadcast between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024. Held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the broadcast celebrated record-breaking wins for international non-English language drama and major surprises in the comedy divisions.
| 76TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS HIGHLIGHTS |
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| Most Wins (Single Season): Shōgun (18 total wins including Creative Arts) |
| Outstanding Drama Series: Shōgun |
| Outstanding Comedy Series: Hacks |
| Outstanding Limited Series: Baby Reindeer |
Outstanding Drama Series
- Winner: Shōgun (FX)
- Finalists / Nominees:
- 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 made history as the first Japanese-language production to win Outstanding Drama Series, capturing 18 total Emmy Awards across the main broadcast and the Creative Arts Emmys—the highest single-season total for any series in television history.
Outstanding Comedy Series
- Winner: Hacks (HBO/Max)
- Finalists / Nominees:
- 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)
In one of the night's biggest reveals, Hacks claimed top honors for Outstanding Comedy Series, disrupting expectations that The Bear would repeat its broad sweep from earlier in the year.
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- Winner: Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
- Finalists / Nominees:
- Fargo (FX)
- Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+)
- Ripley (Netflix)
- True Detective: Night Country (HBO/Max)
Acting Categories (76th Emmys)
Lead Acting – Drama Series
- Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun)
- Nominees: Idris Elba (Hijack), Donald Glover (Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Walton Goggins (Fallout), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Dominic West (The Crown).
- Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai (Shōgun)
- 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).
Lead Acting – Comedy Series
- Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
- 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).
- Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart (Hacks)
- Nominees: Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Ayo Edebiri (The Bear), Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building), Maya Rudolph (Loot), Kristen Wiig (Palm Royale).
Lead Acting – Limited/Anthology Series or Movie
- Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: Richard Gadd (Baby Reindeer)
- Nominees: Matt Bomer (Fellow Travelers), Tom Hollander (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans), Jon Hamm (Fargo), Andrew Scott (Ripley).
- Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country)
- Nominees: Brie Larson (Lessons in Chemistry), Juno Temple (Fargo), Sofía Vergara (Griselda), Naomi Watts (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans).
Supporting Acting Categories
- Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Billy Crudup (The Morning Show)
- Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown)
- Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear)
- Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear)
- Supporting Actor in a Limited Series/Movie: Lamorne Morris (Fargo)
- Supporting Actress in a Limited Series/Movie: Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer)
75th Primetime Emmy Awards (January 2024): Winners & Nominees
Held on January 15, 2024, the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards recognized television programs broadcast between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. This ceremony served as the definitive victory lap for long-running critically acclaimed shows concluding their final seasons.
Outstanding Drama Series
- Winner: Succession (HBO/Max)
- Finalists / Nominees:
- Andor (Disney+)
- Better Call Saul (AMC)
- The Crown (Netflix)
- House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
- The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
- The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
- Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Succession capped its four-season run by securing Outstanding Drama Series for the third time, sweeping the major writing, directing, and lead acting categories.
Outstanding Comedy Series
- Winner: The Bear (FX)
- Finalists / Nominees:
- Abbott Elementary (ABC)
- Barry (HBO/Max)
- Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
- Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
- Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
- Wednesday (Netflix)
For its first season, The Bear won six major Primetime Emmy Awards, demonstrating its immediate critical impact across performance and technical production categories.
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- Winner: Beef (Netflix)
- Finalists / Nominees:
- Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (Netflix)
- Daisy Jones & The Six (Prime Video)
- Fleishman Is in Trouble (FX)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+)
Acting Categories (75th Emmys)
Lead Acting – Drama Series
- Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Kieran Culkin (Succession)
- Nominees: Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul), Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Brian Cox (Succession), Jeremy Strong (Succession), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses).
- Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Sarah Snook (Succession)
- Nominees: Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters), Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets), Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid's Tale), Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us), Keri Russell (The Diplomat).
Lead Acting – Comedy Series
- Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
- Nominees: Bill Hader (Barry), Jason Segel (Shrinking), Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building), Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso).
- Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary)
- Nominees: Christina Applegate (Dead to Me), Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face), Jenna Ortega (Wednesday).
Lead Acting – Limited/Anthology Series or Movie
- Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: Steven Yeun (Beef)
- Nominees: Taron Egerton (Black Bird), Colin Firth (The Staircase), Kumail Nanjiani (Welcome to Chippendales), Evan Peters (Dahmer), Michael Shannon (George & Tammy).
- Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Ali Wong (Beef)
- Nominees: Lizzy Caplan (Fleishman Is in Trouble), Jessica Chastain (George & Tammy), Dominique Fishback (Swarm), Kathryn Hahn (Tiny Beautiful Things), Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six).
Comparison Table: Major Category Winners Across Both 2024 Emmy Ceremonies
The table below contrasts the winners across top categories for both the 75th and 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.
| Award Category | 75th Emmy Awards Winner (Jan 2024) | 76th Emmy Awards Winner (Sept 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Drama Series | Succession (HBO) | Shōgun (FX) |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | The Bear (FX) | Hacks (HBO/Max) |
| Outstanding Limited/Anthology | Beef (Netflix) | Baby Reindeer (Netflix) |
| Lead Actor - Drama | Kieran Culkin (Succession) | Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun) |
| Lead Actress - Drama | Sarah Snook (Succession) | Anna Sawai (Shōgun) |
| Lead Actor - Comedy | Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) | Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) |
| Lead Actress - Comedy | Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) | Jean Smart (Hacks) |
| Lead Actor - Limited Series | Steven Yeun (Beef) | Richard Gadd (Baby Reindeer) |
| Lead Actress - Limited Series | Ali Wong (Beef) | Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country) |
| Supporting Actor - Drama | Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) | Billy Crudup (The Morning Show) |
| Supporting Actress - Drama | Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus) | Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown) |
| Supporting Actor - Comedy | Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear) | Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear) |
| Supporting Actress - Comedy | Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) | Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear) |
Historical Records and Critical Analysis of the 2024 Emmy Races
The dual Emmy landscape of 2024 reshaped several longstanding records across the American television industry, highlighting shifts toward international co-productions and evolving audience habits.
1. The Record-Breaking Run of FX's Shōgun
At the September 2024 ceremony, Shōgun collected 18 Emmy Awards out of 25 nominations, breaking the record for the most Emmys awarded to a single season of television (previously held by John Adams with 13 awards in 2008). Additionally, Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai became the first Japanese actors to win Emmy Awards in lead acting categories.
2. The Genre Debate: The Bear vs. Hacks
The 76th Emmys featured substantial commentary regarding genre classifications. While The Bear set a comedy record by receiving 23 nominations and earning individual wins for Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Liza Colón-Zayas, it lost the top prize of Outstanding Comedy Series to Hacks. Industry analysts attributed this to voting preferences favoring traditional narrative comedy structures over dramatic half-hour series.
3. Streaming vs. Legacy Cable Networks
HBO/Max and FX dominated the nomination counts across both ceremonies. However, Netflix performed exceptionally well in the Limited Series domain, securing back-to-back sweeps with Beef (75th Emmys) and Baby Reindeer (76th Emmys).
| 2024 MAJOR LIMITED SERIES SWEEPS |
|---|
| 75th Emmys (Jan 2024): BEEF |
| 76th Emmys (Sept 2024): BABY REINDEER |
Television Academy Voting Rules and Eligibility Criteria
Understanding how nominees and winners are determined requires looking at the voting infrastructure governed by the Emmys official rules.
- Eligible Broadcast Window
- Peer Group Nominations
- Top Nominees Form Final Ballot
- Final Voting Phase
- Plurality Vote Determines Winners
- Award Presentation
Peer Group Voting Mechanics
The Television Academy consists of over 20,000 members divided into 31 specialized peer groups (e.g., Actors, Directors, Writers, Cinematographers). Members vote on candidates within their specific disciplines during the nomination phase:
- Nomination Phase: Members vote within their peer group to select the final slate of nominees (e.g., performers vote for acting categories). All active members are permitted to vote for the Best Series categories (Drama, Comedy, Limited).
- Final Voting Phase: Once nominees are announced, final voting opens to all active eligible Academy members who have viewed the submitted entry materials.
Submission Guidelines and Eligibility Windows
To qualify for Primetime Emmy consideration, programs must air in the United States between June 1 of a given year and May 31 of the following year. Programs must reach at least 50% of the U.S. national market or be distributed on national streaming services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were there two Emmy Award ceremonies in 2024?
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were postponed from September 2023 to January 15, 2024, due to joint strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA). The 76th ceremony proceeded on its normal schedule on September 15, 2024, resulting in two separate Emmy broadcasts in 2024.
Which show won the most Emmys in 2024?
FX's Shōgun achieved the highest total wins in a single year, earning 18 Emmy Awards (including Creative Arts categories) at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2024.
Did The Bear win Outstanding Comedy Series in 2024?
The Bear won Outstanding Comedy Series at the 75th Emmy Awards in January 2024 for its first season. However, at the 76th Emmy Awards in September 2024, HBO's Hacks won Outstanding Comedy Series, though The Bear won several acting awards.
Who won Best Lead Actor and Actress in a Drama Series in 2024?
At the 75th Emmys (Jan 2024), Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook won for Succession. At the 76th Emmys (Sept 2024), Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai won for Shōgun.
How can viewers verify official Emmy nomination and winner lists?
Complete archival records and category breakdowns can be verified on the official website of the Television Academy or the official Emmys award database.
Recommended Next Actions for Film and Television Researchers
For media analysts, journalists, and industry professionals verifying production credits or historical data from 2024:
- Differentiate the Eligibility Windows: Always confirm whether a reference applies to the June 2022–May 2023 period (75th Emmys) or the June 2023–May 2024 period (76th Emmys).
- Consult Official Archives: Cross-reference individual craft categories (such as Sound Editing, Cinematography, and Casting) on the official Television Academy portal to account for Creative Arts Emmys wins not featured during the main telecasts.
