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, 5:44 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, 8:13 PM EST

Anthony Anderson kicks off 75th Emmys with monologue

Anthony Anderson opened the 75th annual Emmy Awards with musical number in his monologue.

The "Black-ish" star paid tribute to some of his favorite TV shows including "The Facts of Life." Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker also joined Anderson onstage before Anderson did a bit with his mom, who was seated in the audience, and who Anderson said was prepared to let winners know if their acceptance speeches ran too long.

Jan 15, 2024, 7:42 PM EST

Selena Gomez shares sweet moment with 'Only Murders in the Building' co-stars at Emmys

Selena Gomez met up with her "Only Murders in the Building" co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin at the 75th Emmys on Monday night.

The trio, who wrapped season 3 of the Hulu series back in October, posed for photos together on the silver carpet.

Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Jan. 15, 2024.
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Short is up for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series tonight, while the show is also in contention for outstanding comedy series and outstanding writing for a comedy series.

Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Steve Martin attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Jan. 15, 2024.
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"Only Murders in the Building" will return for season 4.

Jan 15, 2024, 7:39 PM EST

Which shows are nominated for the top awards tonight?

Some of the best shows on television will be battling it out for the top prizes of the night.

The nominees for outstanding drama series include "Andor," "Better Call Saul," "The Crown," "House of Dragon," "The Last of Us," "Succession," "The White Lotus" and "Yellowjackets."

Nominees in the outstanding comedy series include "Abbott Elementary," "Barry," "The Bear," "Jury Duty," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Only Murders in the Building," "Ted Lasso" and "Wednesday."

Up for outstanding limited or anthology series are "Beef," "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," "Daisy Jones & the Six," "Fleishman Is in Trouble" and "Obi-Wan Kenobi."

Jan 15, 2024, 7:28 PM EST

Who is presenting at the Emmys?

Some of the biggest names in television will take to the stage to present at the 75th annual Emmy Awards.

The first batch of announced presenters included Jason Bateman, Quinta Brunson, Stephen Colbert, Joan Collins, Jon Cryer, Charlie Day, Jodie Foster, Marla Gibbs, Brett Goldstein, Jon Hamm, Taraji P. Henson, Glenn Howerton, Ken Jeong, Rob McElhenney, Joel McHale, Jenna Ortega, Pedro Pascal, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Holland Taylor, Juno Temple, Taylor Tomlinson and Hannah Waddingham.

Additional presenters announced for the show include Christina Applegate, Carol Burnett, Peter Dinklage, Colman Domingo, Tom Hiddleston, Natasha Lyonne, Ke Huy Quan and Tracee Ellis Ross.

There will also be a few groups of presenters that will deliver some iconic cast reunions, including Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli from "The Sopranos"; Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II and Tichina Arnold from "Martin"; Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol and Gil Bellows from "Ally McBeal"; "Saturday Night Live" alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler; Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott from "American Horror Story"; and "Grey's Anatomy" co-stars Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson.

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