2024 Emmy Winners and Nominees: The Complete Guide to TV Awards

The 2024 Emmy Awards season marked a historic landmark in television history, featuring two distinct Primetime Emmy ceremonies in a single calendar year due to Hollywood production and labor shifts. The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 15, 2024, crowned FX’s Shōgun as Outstanding Drama Series, HBO’s Hacks as Outstanding Comedy Series, and Netflix’s Baby Reindeer as Outstanding Limited Series.

Below is the complete breakdown of winners, nominees, historic records, and how these results shaped the broader television awards landscape.

Understanding the 2024 Emmy Awards Landscape: A Historic Double-Header Year

To evaluate the 2024 television awards season accurately, viewers and industry analysts must navigate an exceptional calendar anomaly. Owing to the 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) strikes, the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards—originally scheduled for September 2023—were postponed to January 15, 2024. Eight months later, the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on their traditional schedule on September 15, 2024.

As a result, 2024 featured two full sets of Primetime Emmy winners. The January ceremony celebrated the 2022–2023 television season (dominated by the final season of Succession, Season 1 of The Bear, and Netflix's Beef). The September ceremony evaluated eligible programming broadcast or streamed between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024.

This comprehensive guide focuses primarily on the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, which represents the official 2023–2024 television cycle, while providing the context necessary to clear up confusion surrounding the double-ceremony year. Official voting records and complete archives for all ceremonies remain accessible via the official Television Academy Nominees and Winners Database.

76th Primetime Emmy Awards: Complete Breakdown of Major Winners

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast, hosted by father-and-son duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, highlighted shifting tides in prestige television. International productions, nuanced comedy-dramas, and impactful original limited series dominated the headline categories.

Drama Category Winners and Key Nominees

FX’s historical epic Shōgun swept the major drama categories, making history as the first non-English language series to win Outstanding Drama Series. Set in feudal Japan, the series earned critical acclaim for its immersive production, narrative depth, and extraordinary performances.

• Outstanding Drama Series: Shōgun (FX)
  • 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).
• 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).
• Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tadanobu Asano — Shōgun
  • Nominees: 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).
• Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Elizabeth Debicki — The Crown
  • Nominees: Christine Baranski (The Gilded Age), Nicole Beharie (The Morning Show), Hannah Einbinder (Hacks - moved category notes), Lesley Manville (The Crown), Karen Pittman (The Morning Show), Holland Taylor (The Morning Show).
• Directing for a Drama Series: Frederick E.O. Toye — Shōgun ("Anjin")
• Writing for a Drama Series: Will Smith — Slow Horses ("Negotiating With Tigers")

Comedy Category Winners and Key Nominees

The comedy field produced one of the evening’s biggest surprises. While FX’s The Bear set an all-time record for the most Emmy wins by a comedy series in a single season (taking home 11 awards overall across the Primetime and Creative Arts ceremonies), HBO/Max’s Hacks captured the top prize for Outstanding Comedy Series for its third season.

• Outstanding Comedy Series: Hacks (HBO/Max)
  • 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).
• 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).
• Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ebon Moss-Bachrach — The Bear
  • Nominees: Lionel Boyce (The Bear), Paul W. Downs (Hacks), Paul Rudd (Only Murders in the Building), Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live).
• Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Liza Colón-Zayas — The Bear
  • Nominees: Carol Burnett (Palm Royale), Hannah Einbinder (Hacks), Janelle James (Abbott Elementary), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary), Meryl Streep (Only Murders in the Building).
• Directing for a Comedy Series: Christopher Storer — The Bear ("Fishes")
• Writing for a Comedy Series: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky — Hacks ("Bulletproof")

Limited, Anthology Series, and Television Movie Winners

Netflix’s word-of-mouth hit Baby Reindeer swept through the Limited or Anthology Series categories, turning creator and star Richard Gadd’s deeply personal autobiographical story into a major awards powerhouse.

• Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
  • Nominees: Fargo (FX), Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+), Ripley (Netflix), True Detective: Night Country (HBO/Max).
• 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 Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: Lamorne Morris — Fargo
  • Nominees: Tamer Burjaq (Baby Reindeer), Robert Downey Jr. (The Sympathizer), Tom Goodman-Hill (Baby Reindeer), John Hawkes (True Detective: Night Country), Treat Williams (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans).
• Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Jessica Gunning — Baby Reindeer
  • Nominees: Dakota Fanning (Ripley), Lily Gladstone (Under the Bridge), Diane Lane (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans), Nava Mau (Baby Reindeer), Kali Reis (True Detective: Night Country).
• Writing for a Limited Series or Movie: Richard Gadd — Baby Reindeer
• Directing for a Limited Series or Movie: Steven Zaillian — Ripley

Comprehensive 2024 Emmy Awards Summary Table

The table below compiles the major category winners from the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, detailing the winning individual, performance title, and producing outlet.

The 75th vs. 76th Emmys: Resolving the 2024 Broadcast Anomaly

Because two ceremonies aired in 2024, context is essential when analyzing overall awards records for specific programs. The table below outlines how the two events differed in eligibility, dates, and marquee winners.

The 75th Emmys in January celebrated television that aired in late 2022 and early 2023. Succession closed its final season with six major wins, while The Bear claimed its first batch of comedy awards for Season 1.

By September, when the 76th Emmys aired, The Bear was evaluated for its second season (which included critically acclaimed standalone episodes such as "Fishes" and "Forks"). While The Bear dominated acting and directing categories, Hacks managed an upset in the main Comedy Series category, preventing a double sweep by The Bear in the same calendar year.

Information regarding eligibility windows and submission guidelines can be verified directly through the official rules on the Television Academy Rules and Procedures Portal.

Key Takeaways and Record-Breaking Moments of the 2024 Television Season

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards rewrote several records for the Television Academy, setting structural precedents for international content and streaming distribution.

1. The Historical Sweep of Shōgun

Shōgun broke the record for the most total Emmy Awards won by a single season of a television series in history. Combining its 14 Creative Arts Emmy Awards with its 4 Primetime Emmy Awards, Shōgun earned 18 overall Emmys from 25 total nominations. Additionally, Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai became the first Japanese actors to win Emmy Awards in lead acting categories.

2. The Bear Breaks Comedy Single-Year Records

Despite losing Outstanding Comedy Series to Hacks, FX's The Bear earned 11 Emmy wins across both ceremonies for its second season, surpassing its own record of 10 wins set during the 75th Emmys held eight months prior. Liza Colón-Zayas became the first Latina actress to win Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Tina Marrero.

3. Jodie Foster’s First Career Emmy

Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster earned her first Primetime Emmy Award for her role as Chief Liz Danvers in HBO’s True Detective: Night Country. This marked a significant milestone for the veteran actress, demonstrating the ongoing migration of top-tier film talent into limited series television.

4. Directorial and Writing Multi-Wins for Richard Gadd

Richard Gadd became one of a rare group of creators to win for writing, starring, and producing in the Limited or Anthology Series category in a single evening for Baby Reindeer.

How the Emmy Awards Fit Into the Broader TV Awards Calendar

The Primetime Emmy Awards represent the pinnacle of peer recognition in television, administered by the Television Academy. However, they form part of a broader, interconnected awards season alongside several other major guild and critics' organizations.

1. November – December: Golden Globe & Critics Choice Noms

2. January: Golden Globe Awards & SAG Award Nominations

3. February: SAG Awards (Screen Actors Guild)

4. March: Producers Guild (PGA) & Directors Guild (DGA)

5. May 31: Official Emmy Eligibility Window Closes

6. July: Primetime Emmy Nominations Announced

7. September: Creative Arts & Primetime Emmy Ceremonies

8. The Golden Globe Awards: Organized by the Golden Globe Foundation, these awards kick off the calendar year in January. They separate drama and musical/comedy categories similarly to the Emmys but include film categories.

9. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards: Focus exclusively on acting performances in both film and television. Because actors represent the largest branch of the Television Academy, the SAG Awards serve as an accurate predictor for Emmy acting categories. Learn more about performance criteria on the Screen Actors Guild Awards Site.

10. The Critics Choice Television Awards: Voted on by broadcast media journalists, these awards occur early in the year and often highlight critical darlings that later build momentum for Emmy nominations.

11. Guild Awards (DGA, WGA, PGA): The Directors Guild of America, Writers Guild of America, and Producers Guild of America present sector-specific awards that highlight technical and structural excellence. Winning a guild award strongly correlates with Primetime Emmy successes in directing, writing, and outstanding series categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were there two Emmy ceremonies in 2024?

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were originally scheduled for September 2023 but were postponed due to the Hollywood labor strikes involving SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. The ceremony was rescheduled for January 15, 2024. The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards proceeded on schedule on September 15, 2024, creating two separate telecasts in a single calendar year.

Which show won the most Emmys at the September 2024 ceremony?

FX's Shōgun set an all-time record by winning 18 Emmy Awards for a single season (combining 14 Creative Arts Emmys and 4 Primetime Emmys). FX's The Bear followed closely with 11 total Emmys, setting a record for the most wins by a comedy series in a single year.

Did The Bear win Outstanding Comedy Series at the 76th Emmy Awards?

No. While The Bear won major acting and directing awards (including Lead Actor for Jeremy Allen White and Supporting roles for Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Liza Colón-Zayas), HBO/Max's Hacks won Outstanding Comedy Series for its third season.

How is the eligibility period for the Primetime Emmy Awards defined?

The standard Emmy eligibility window runs from June 1 of the preceding year through May 31 of the current year. To qualify, a program must premiere within this timeframe and meet specific episode count standards established by the Television Academy.

Where can I watch or stream the winning shows from the 2024 Emmys?

• Shōgun and The Bear: Streaming on Hulu (US) and Disney+ (Internationally).
• Hacks and True Detective: Night Country: Streaming on HBO / Max.
• Baby Reindeer and The Crown: Streaming on Netflix.
• Slow Horses and Lessons in Chemistry: Streaming on Apple TV+.

Viewing Recommendations and Next Steps

For viewers looking to catch up on the defining television of the 2023–2024 season, starting with the top category winners provides a comprehensive overview of current industry benchmarks:

• For Epic Drama & Historical Storytelling: Stream Shōgun on Hulu or Disney+. It stands out for its production scale, historical detail, and lead performances.
• For Sharp Character Comedy: Watch Hacks Season 3 on Max. The series offers an insightful, funny look at intergenerational creative partnerships.
• For Intense, Compact Drama: Stream Baby Reindeer on Netflix. The short limited series format offers a compelling, self-contained narrative.

To keep track of upcoming television eligibility cycles, official nomination announcements, and rule updates, consult the Official Emmy Awards Home Page.