Emmy Awards recap: Biggest moments from the 75th annual awards show

The awards show saw several TV cast reunions and a new EGOT winner.

Last Updated: January 15, 2024, 9:19 PM EST

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in television Monday night.

"Succession," "The Bear" and "Beef" took home the top awards, winning for outstanding drama series, outstanding comedy series and outstanding limited or anthology series, respectively.

The three-hour telecast, hosted by Anthony Anderson, saw numerous cast reunions -- bringing together stars from iconic shows like "Martin," "Cheers" and "Grey's Anatomy" -- and paid tribute to those we've lost since the previous Emmy Awards, which aired in September 2022.

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were originally scheduled to air on Sept. 18, 2023, but were rescheduled due to the Hollywood strikes.

Check out a recap of how the night unfolded.

Key moments:

Here's how the awards show unfolded. All times Eastern.
Jan 15, 2024, 9:12 PM EST

'RuPaul's Drag Race' wins outstanding reality competition program

The Emmy for outstanding reality competition program went to "RuPaul's Drag Race."

"We have released into the wild hundreds of drag queens, and they're beautiful," host RuPaul said in his acceptance speech. "On behalf of all of them, we thank you."

"And if a drag queen wants to read you a story at a library, listen to her, because knowledge is power," he continued. "And if someone tries to restrict your access to power, they are trying to scare you. So, listen to a drag queen."

RuPaul accepts the Outstanding Reality Competition Program award for "RuPaul's Drag Race" at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Other nominees in the category included "The Amazing Race," "Survivor," "Top Chef" and "The Voice."

Jan 15, 2024, 9:09 PM EST

'Cheers' cast reunites at the Emmys

The cast of "Cheers" reunited at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday night.

(L-R) Actors and cast of "Cheers" Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, Kelsey Grammer, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt speak onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, Kelsey Grammer, John Ratzenberger and George Wendt took to the stage to present the Emmy for outstanding directing for a comedy series and outstanding writing for a comedy series, which both went to Christopher Storer for "The Bear."

"Cheers" ran for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993.

Jan 15, 2024, 9:07 PM EST

Niecy Nash-Betts wins outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie

Niecy Nash-Betts won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story."

"I'm a winner baby!" Nash-Betts said in her acceptance speech. "Thank you to the most high for this divine moment. Thank you, Ryan Murphy, for seeing me. Evan Peters, I love you. Netflix, every single person who voted for me, thank you."

PHOTO: Niecy Nash-Betts accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Niecy Nash-Betts accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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"And my better half, who picked me up when I was gutted from this work, thank you," she continued. "And you know who I wanna thank? I want to thank me for believing in me and doing what they said I could not do. And I wanna say to myself and all you beautiful people, 'Go on girl with your bad self. You did that!'"

She added, "Finally, I accept this award on behalf of every Black and brown woman who has gone unheard, yet overpoliced. Like Glenda Cleveland, like Sandra Bland, like Breonna Taylor. As an artist, my job is to speak truth to power and do it till the day I die. Mama, I won!"

Presenting the award to Nash-Betts were Marla Gibbs and Quinta Brunson.

Other nominees in the category included Annaleigh Ashford for "Welcome to Chippendales," Maria Bello for "Beef," Claire Danes for "Fleishman Is in Trouble," Juliette Lewis for "Welcome to Chippendales," Camila Morrone for "Daisy Jones & the Six" and Merritt Wever for "Tiny Beautiful Things."

Jan 15, 2024, 8:45 PM EST

Jeremy Allen White wins outstanding lead actor in a comedy series

Jeremy Allen White of "The Bear" won the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series.

In his acceptance speech, White said he was "so proud" and "so full of gratitude."

Jeremy Allen White accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award for "The Bear" onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Jan. 15, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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"I love the show so much. It filled me up. It gave me passion," he added.

Other nominees included Bill Hader for "Barry," Jason Segel for "Shrinking," Martin Short for "Only Murders in the Building" and Jason Sudeikis for "Ted Lasso."

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