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, 9:56 PM EDT

Ron Howard, Henry Winkler have 'Happy Days' reunion at the 2024 Emmys

"Happy Days" stars Ron Howard and Henry Winkler had an onstage reunion at the 2024 Emmys on Sunday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic sitcom's premiere.

Ron Howard and Henry Winkler speak during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Howard played Richie Cunningham and Winkler played Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli -- aka "The Fonz" -- on the Garry Marshall-created series.

"Happy Days" ran for 11 seasons from 1974 until 1984 and spawned numerous spin-offs, including "Laverne & Shirley," "Mork & Mindy" and "Joanie Loves Chachi," among others.

Sep 15, 2024, 9:45 PM EDT

'Slow Horses' wins Emmy for outstanding writing for a drama series

Will Smith won the Emmy for outstanding writing for a drama series for "Slow Horses."

Smith addressed the fact that he shares a name with the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actor at the top of his acceptance speech.

Will Smith accepts the Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series award for "Slow Horses" during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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"First of all, relax. Despite my name, I come in peace," Smith said, referencing the other Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap.

Smith went on to thank his fellow writers and his family.

Other nominees in the category included Peter Morgan and Meriel Sheibani-Clare for "The Crown," Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner for "Fallout," Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover for "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks for "Shōgun" and Kondo and Caillin Puente for "Shōgun."

Sep 15, 2024, 9:39 PM EDT

Lamorne Morris wins Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for 'Fargo'

Lamorne Morris won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for "Fargo."

Morris thanked his mother in his acceptance speech, calling her his "biggest champion." He also thanked his daughter.

"I told you I would do it, you always doubted me," he said jokingly, referring to his daughter.

Other nominees in the category included Jonathan Bailey ("Fellow Travelers"), Robert Downey Jr. ("The Sympathizer"), Tom Goodman-Hill ("Baby Reindeer"), John Hawkes ("True Detective: Night Country"), Lewis Pullman ("Lessons in Chemistry") and Treat Williams ("Feud: Capote vs. The Swans").

Lamorne Morris accepts the Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series award for "Fargo" at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Sep 15, 2024, 9:30 PM EDT

‘'The Daily Show' wins outstanding talk series

"The Daily Show" won the Emmy for outstanding talk series.

Billy Crystal presented the award to Jon Stewart, who accepted the Emmy on behalf of the show.

Jon Stewart (C), cast, and crew accept the Outstanding Talk Series award for The Daily Show onstage during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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"You have made an old man very happy," Stewart said in his acceptance speech. "This is remarkable, to have an opportunity to work with this incredibly talented group once a week has just been -- it's really made my Mondays."

Other nominees in the category included "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" "Late Night With Seth Meyers" and "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."

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