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, 10:54 PM EDT

Anna Sawai gives sweet shoutout to her mom in Emmys acceptance speech

Anna Sawai, in a tearful acceptance speech for lead actress in a drama series for her work on "Shōgun," thanked her co-stars and gave a sweet shoutout to her mom.

Anna Sawai accepts the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series award for Shogun at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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"Mom, I love you. You are the reason I'm here. You showed me stoicism, and that's how I was able to portray Mariko," she said.

Sawai dedicated her win to "all the women who expect nothing and continue to be an example for everyone."

Sep 15, 2024, 10:53 PM EDT

Anna Sawai wins lead actress in a drama Emmy for 'Shōgun'

Anna Sawai won the Emmy for lead actress in a drama series for "Shōgun."

In this Sept. 11, 2021 file photo, an Emmy statue is displayed in Los Angeles.
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Other nominees in the category included Jennifer Aniston ("The Morning Show"), Carrie Coon ("The Gilded Age"), Maya Erskine ("Mr. & Mrs. Smith"), Imelda Staunton ("The Crown") and Reese Witherspoon ("The Morning Show").

Sep 15, 2024, 10:50 PM EDT

Hiroyuki Sanada thanks 'Shōgun' cast and crew

Hiroyuki Sanada thanked his team and the cast and crew of "Shōgun" after winning the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series.

"When people work together we can make miracles. We can create a better future together," he said.

Hiroyuki Sanada accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series award for "Shogun" during the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Sep 15, 2024, 10:50 PM EDT

Hiroyuki Sanada wins lead actor in a drama series for 'Shōgun'

Hiroyuki Sanada won the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for "Shōgun."

In this Sept. 11, 2021 file photo, an Emmy statue is displayed in Los Angeles.
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Other nominees in the category included Idris Elba ("Hijack"), Donald Glover ("Mr. & Mrs. Smith"), Walton Goggins ("Fallout"), Gary Oldman ("Slow Horses") and Dominic West ("The Crown").

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