2024 Emmy Awards nominations: 'Shōgun' and 'The Bear' take ...

This year, the small screen’s biggest hits brought us everything from agitated Chicago chefs in The Bear to historical Japanese power struggles in Shōgun.

On Wednesday, Emmy-winning actors Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph announced the 2024 Emmy nominations. The academy’s chair, Cris Abrego, also joined in reading the nominations, offering kudos to the year’s top creatives.

There was something for every TV fan in 2024, be it the inspired drama of Netflix’s The Crown or the laugh-out-loud moments from Quinta Brunson on Abbott Elementary. 

In the end, it was Shōgun that led the pack and scored the most nominations, earning 25 in total. The Bear followed close behind with 23, then Only Murders in the Building with 21.

The ambitious Shōgun pleased fans of both the novel and the video game series with its release this year. Set in 1600 Japan, nothing about the show’s energy feels antique. Critics and viewers alike have praised the production for its freshness, with actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai (both nominated) breathing life into each dramatic scene.

Despite some middling reviews from critics, the third season of The Bear still managed to earn several nominations. Star Jeremy Allen White, who has already won an Emmy for playing the frazzled chef Carmy, was again nominated for best lead actor in a comedy series. Fan favourites Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach also earned kudos.

The Bear‘s 23 nominations are a new record for the most nods scored by a comedy in a single year.

Netflix’s true-story drama Baby Reindeer was easily one of the most talked-about shows of the year and scored several nominations to reflect its popularity. Richard Gadd, who plays a version of his past self as he copes with an obsessed stalker, received a nomination for his candid — and often uncomfortable — performance. Actor Jessica Gunning earned a nod for her chilling portrayal of Martha.

Creators of Fallout, Hacks and True Detective: Night Country were also honoured with Emmy nominations.

(Find a complete list of the nominees in the major categories, below.)

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Best Drama Series

The CrownFalloutThe Gilded AgeThe Morning ShowMr. and Mrs. SmithShōgunSlow Horses3 Body Problem

Best Comedy Series

Abbott ElementaryThe BearCurb Your EnthusiasmHacksOnly Murders in the BuildingPalm RoyaleReservation DogsWhat We Do in the Shadows

Lead Actor, Drama

Idris Elba, HijackDonald Glover, Mr. and Mrs. SmithWalton Goggins, FalloutGary Oldman, Slow HorsesHiroyuki Sanada, ShōgunDominic West, The Crown

Lead Actress, Drama

Jennifer Aniston, The Morning ShowCarrie Coon, The Gilded AgeMaya Erskine, Mr. and Mrs. SmithAnna Sawai, ShōgunImelda Staunton, The CrownReese Witherspoon, The Morning Show

Lead Actor, Comedy

Matt Berry, What We Do in the ShadowsLarry David, Curb Your EnthusiasmSteve Martin, Only Murders in the BuildingMartin Short, Only Murders in the BuildingJeremy Allen White, The BearD’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs

Lead Actress, Comedy

Quinta Brunson, Abbott ElementaryAyo Edebiri, The BearSelena Gomez, Only Murders in the BuildingMaya Rudolph, LootJean Smart, HacksKristen Wiig, Palm Royale

Supporting Actor, Drama

Tadanobu Asano, ShōgunBilly Crudup, The Morning ShowMark Duplass, The Morning ShowJon Hamm, The Morning ShowTakehiro Hira, ShōgunJack Lowden, Slow HorsesJonathan Pryce, The Crown

Supporting Actress, Drama

Christine Baranski, The Gilded AgeNicole Beharie, The Morning ShowElizabeth Debicki, The CrownGreta Lee, The Morning ShowLesley Manville, The CrownKaren Pittman, The Morning ShowHolland Taylor, The Morning Show

Supporting Actor, Comedy

Lionel Boyce, The BearPaul W. Downs, HacksEbon Moss-Bachrach, The BearPaul Rudd, Only Murders in the BuildingTyler James Williams, Abbott ElementaryBowen Yang, Saturday Night Live

Supporting Actress, Comedy

Carol Burnett, Palm RoyaleLiza Colón-Zayas, The BearHannah Einbinder, HacksJanelle James, Abbott ElementarySheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott ElementaryMeryl Streep, Only Murders In The Building

Guest Actor, Drama

Néstor Carbonell, ShōgunPaul Dano, Mr. & Mrs. SmithTracy Letts, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers DynastyJonathan Pryce, Slow HorsesJohn Turturro, Mr. & Mrs. Smith

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Guest Actress, Drama

Michaela Coel, Mr. & Mrs. SmithClaire Foy, The CrownMarcia Gay Harden, The Morning ShowSarah Paulson, Mr. & Mrs. SmithParker Posey, Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Guest Actor, Comedy

Jon Bernthal, The BearMatthew Broderick, Only Murders In The BuildingRyan Gosling, Saturday Night LiveChristopher Lloyd, HacksBob Odenkirk, The BearWill Poulter, The Bear

Guest Actress, Comedy

Olivia Colman, The BearJamie Lee Curtis, The BearKaitlin Olson, HacksDa’Vine Joy Randolph, Only Murders in the BuildingMaya Rudolph, Saturday Night LiveKristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live

Variety Talk Series

The Daily Show Jimmy Kimmel Live! Late Night with Seth Meyers The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Best Reality Competition Series

The Amazing RaceRuPaul’s Drag RaceTop ChefThe TraitorsThe Voice

Best Limited or Anthology Series

Baby Reindeer Fargo Lessons in Chemistry Ripley True Detective: Night Country

Best Television Movie

Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk MovieQuiz LadyRed, White & Royal BlueScoopUnfrosted

Lead Actor, Limited Series or Movie

Matt Bomer, Fellow TravelersRichard Gadd, Baby ReindeerJon Hamm, FargoTom Hollander, Feud: Capote vs. the SwansAndrew Scott, Ripley

Lead Actress, Limited Series or Movie

Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night CountryBrie Larson, Lessons in ChemistryJuno Temple, FargoSofia Vergara, GriseldaNaomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans

Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie

Jonathan Bailey, Fellow TravelersRobert Downey Jr., The SympathizerTom Goodman-Hill, Baby ReindeerJohn Hawkes, True Detective: Night CountryLamorne Morris, FargoLewis Pullman, Lessons in ChemistryTreat Williams, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans

Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie

Dakota Fanning, RipleyLily Gladstone, Under the BridgeJessica Gunning, Baby ReindeerAja Naomi King, Lessons in ChemistryDiane Lane, Feud: Capote vs. The SwansNava Mau, Baby ReindeerKali Reis, True Detective: Night Country

Best Animated Program

Blue Eye SamuraiBob’s BurgersScavengers ReignThe SimpsonsX-Men ‘97

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The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on Sept. 15, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

For a complete list of nominees, please visit the official Emmys site.

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