Emmy Awards 2024 recap: Biggest moments from the 76th annual awards show

"Shōgun" won the most Emmys of any other program this year with 18 total.

Last Updated: September 15, 2024, 5:33 PM EDT

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in television Sunday night.

Winning in the major categories for outstanding drama series, outstanding comedy series, and outstanding limited or anthology series were "Shōgun," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer," respectively.

"Shōgun" won the most Emmys of any other program this year, taking home 18 total between the Creative Arts Emmys and Primetime Emmy Awards ceremonies, with "The Bear" following close behind with 11 total wins.

The ceremony featured several standout moments including TV reunions for "Happy Days" and "The West Wing," as well as a powerful "In Memoriam" tribute performance from Jelly Roll honoring stars who died in the past year.

"Schitt's Creek" co-stars Eugene and Dan Levy hosted this year's awards show as the first father-son duo to do so.

The 2024 Emmys will be available to stream on Hulu on Monday.

See how the night unfolded below.

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Here's how the night unfolded. All times Eastern.
Sep 15, 2024, 6:25 PM EDT

What to watch for during tonight's show

"Shōgun" leads the pack with the most nominations this year with 25 nods. "The Bear" follows close behind with 23 nominations and "Only Murders in the Building" is up for 21 nominations.

There are 36 first-time performer nominees across all performer categories this year, including Richard Gadd ("Baby Reindeer"), Lily Gladstone ("Under The Bridge"), Nicole Beharie ("The Morning Show"), Anna Sawai ("Shōgun"), Da'Vine Joy Randolph ("Only Murders in the Building") and more.

See the full list of nominees here.

Sep 15, 2024, 6:22 PM EDT

Greg Berlanti to receive the 2024 Governors Award

Famed television creator, producer and writer Greg Berlanti will receive the 2024 Governors Award during the 76th Emmys, the Television Academy announced in August.

"I am beyond grateful to be receiving this overwhelming and humbling honor from the Board of Governors and the Television Academy. Every minute in this business has been the greatest gift that I'm eternally thankful for," Berlanti said in a press release. "It will be nice to have an opportunity to thank all the family, friends, showrunners, execs, cast, crews and audiences that have made an honor like this possible."

Berlanti has helped bring shows like "Dawson's Creek," "Brothers & Sisters," "Riverdale," "Supergirl," "Superman & Lois" and more to the small screen. He also produced "Red, White and Royal Blue" last year.

Sep 15, 2024, 6:20 PM EDT

Who is presenting at the Emmys?

A slew of your favorite performers will take to the stage as presenters at this year's Emmys including Candice Bergen, Connie Britton, Viola Davis, Giancarlo Esposito, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Don Johnson, Mindy Kaling, Diego Luna, Reba McEntire, Niecy Nash-Betts, Gina Torres, Dick Van Dyke, Henry Winkler and more.

See a full list of presenters here.

Oct 15, 2024, 6:12 PM EDT

Stars are arriving on the red carpet ahead of the 2024 Emmys

Stars from across television are arriving on the red carpet in anticipation of the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. Live.

"Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts arrived in a sparkling dress, posing for photos on the carpet ahead of the ceremony.

Robin Roberts attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Olympian, professional rugby player and newly named "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Ilona Maher also arrived on the carpet, greeting cameras before the show.

Ilona Maher attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Joining the bevy of stars descending upon L.A. Live were "Ripley" star Andrew Scott and "Uglies" actress Laverne Cox.

Andrew Scott attends attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Laverne Cox attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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