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.

ByHayley FitzPatrick, Carson Blackwelder, Angeline Jane Bernabe, and Mason Leib via GMA logo
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, 9:25 PM EDT

'Hacks' wins Emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series

Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky won the Emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series for "Hacks."

"It made one lonely weirdo and two semi-popular girls feel connected to other people," Downs joked in his acceptance speech.

The team also thanked cast members Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart.

Other nominees in the category included Quinta Brunson for "Abbott Elementary," Christopher Storer and Joanna Calo for "The Bear," Meredith Scardino and Sam Means for "Girls5eva," Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider for "The Other Two," and Jake Bender and Zach Dunn for "What We Do In The Shadows."

(From L) Writers Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, and Lucia Aniello accept the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series award for "Hacks" onstage at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Sep 15, 2024, 9:18 PM EDT

Steven Zaillian wins outstanding directing for a limited or anthology series or movie for 'Ripley'

Steven Zaillian won the Emmy for outstanding directing for a limited or anthology series or movie for "Ripley."

Zaillian thanked the cast of "Ripley," including Andrew Scott and Dakota Fanning, in his acceptance speech.

Other nominees in the category included Weronika Tofilska for "Baby Reindeer," Noah Hawley for "Fargo," Gus Van Sant for "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," Millicent Shelton for "Lessons In Chemistry" and Issa López for "True Detective: Night Country."

Steven Zaillian accepts the award for Best Directing for Limited or Anthology Series for "Ripley" at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 15, 2024.
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Sep 15, 2024, 9:05 PM EDT

‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ wins Emmy for outstanding scripted variety series

"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" won the Emmy for outstanding scripted variety series.

"Saturday Night Live" was also nominated.

John Oliver, accompanied by crew, receives the Best Oustanding Scripted Variety Series award for "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Sep 15, 2024, 9:01 PM EDT

Jessica Gunning wins outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthologies series or movie for 'Baby Reindeer'

Jessica Gunning won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for "Baby Reindeer."

In her acceptance speech, Gunning said she was "incredibly grateful" for the honor and thanked the cast and crew of the show, as well as her friends and family. At the end of her speech, she specifically shouted out "Baby Reindeer" creator Richard Gadd.

Jessica Gunning accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Baby Reindeer" during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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"I tried so many times to put into words what working on 'Baby Reindeer' meant to me, and I fail every time," she said. "I'll keep it simple and just say thank you for trusting me to be your Martha. I will never forget her or you or this."

Other nominees in the category included Dakota Fanning ("Ripley"), Lily Gladstone ("Under The Bridge"), Aja Naomi King ("Lessons in Chemistry"), Diane Lane ("Feud: Capote vs. The Swans"), Nava Mau ("Baby Reindeer") and Kali Reis ("True Detective: Night Country").

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