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, 11:06 PM EDT

'Hacks' wins outstanding comedy series

"Hacks" won the Emmy for outstanding comedy series.

The cast and crew of "Hacks" accept the award for Best Comedy Series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Other nominees in the category included "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Only Murders in the Building," "Palm Royale," "Reservation Dogs" and "What We Do in the Shadows."

Sep 15, 2024, 11:01 PM EDT

'Shōgun' wins outstanding drama series

"Shōgun" won the Emmy for outstanding drama series.

Cast and crew of Shogun accept the Outstanding Drama Series award onstage at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Other nominees in the category included "The Crown," "Fallout," "The Gilded Age," "The Morning Show," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "Slow Horses" and "3 Body Problem."

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").

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