Emmy Nominations Announced: "The Bear" and "Shōgun" Lead the Pack

Emmy Nominations Announced: "The Bear" and "Shōgun" Lead the Pack

The excitement is building for the 76th Emmy Awards, set to take place on Sunday, September 15th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Just two months away, the nominees were revealed on Wednesday, July 16th by Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph from the El Capitan Theatre.

The 2023 Emmy Awards, presented in January 2024 due to the Hollywood strikes, saw shows like *Succession

take home the top drama series award for its fourth and final season. *The Bear* dominated the comedy category at the 75th Emmys, winning six awards, including accolades for its stars Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

This year, the buzz is centered around *The Bear

and *Shōgun*, both vying for top honors. *The Bear* broke a record for nominations in the comedy category, garnering a whopping 23 nods, surpassing the previous record of 22 nominations held by *30 Rock* in 2009. *Shōgun* leads the drama category with a formidable 25 nominations.

Here is a glimpse into the key nominees:

Outstanding Comedy Series

*Abbott Elementary*

*The Bear*

*Curb Your Enthusiasm*

*Hacks*

*Only Murders in the Building*

*Palm Royale*

*Reservation Dogs*

*What We Do in the Shadows*

Outstanding Drama Series

*The Crown*

*Fallout*

*The Gilded Age*

*The Morning Show*

*Mr. and Mrs. Smith*

*Shōgun*

*Slow Horses*

*3 Body Problem*

Outstanding Limited Series

*Baby Reindeer*

*Fargo*

*Lessons in Chemistry*

*Ripley*

*True Detective: Night Country*

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai, *Reservation Dogs*

Jeremy Allen White, *The Bear*

Larry David, *Curb Your Enthusiasm*

Matt Berry, *What We Do in the Shadows*

Martin Short, *Only Murders in the Building*

Steve Martin, *Only Murders in the Building*

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

Ayo Edebiri, *The Bear*

Jean Smart, *Hacks*

Kristen Wiig, *Palm Royale*

Maya Rudolph, *Loot*

Quinta Brunson, *Abbott Elementary*

Selena Gomez, *Only Murders in the Building*

...and many more nominations across categories including supporting actors, lead actors, reality competition programs, and special awards.

The full list of nominees can be found on the official Emmy's website.

Don't miss the 76th Emmy Awards, airing live on Sunday, September 15th at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC, for a night of celebration and recognition of the best in television.

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