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After the 81st Golden Globe Awards, it is time for the Primetime Emmy Awards. The upcoming 75th edition will be held on January 15, 2024. The main aim of the annual awards is to honor talent and excellence in the television industry. This year, a total of 26 Emmy Awards will presented at the ceremony, which will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The top talents of the industry are slated to attend the Emmy Awards.
Due to the SAG-AFTRA strike in 2023, many shows were halted or delayed. However, the year still witnessed a considerable amount of quality shows that cinephiles around the globe have appreciated. Many popular shows like Succession (2018), The Last of Us (2023), Wednesday (2022), and more have earned nominations in varied categories.
Over the years, the Emmy Awards have recognized many titles that have raised the bar regarding imaginative storytelling. However, some notable shows have surpassed their peers by a long shot in terms of Emmy Awards.
7 popular shows with an impressive number of Emmy Awards in the bag
1) Saturday Night Live: 87 wins
Currently in its 49th season, Saturday Night Live has entertained audiences with witty skits over several decades. The show has a total of 87 Emmy Awards to date. It is interesting to note that it has been a stepping stone for many talented actors and writers who have become reputed names in the industry.
Given the nature of the show, creating parodies of American politics and culture, it has seen its fair share of controversies and criticism. However, it is still one of the most well-known shows of all time, with the concept being recreated in several countries around the world.
2) Game of Thrones: 59 wins
Between 2011 and 2019, all everyone could talk about was Game of Thrones. Running for 8 seasons with 73 episodes, the show enthralled viewers with its complex storytelling, powerful performances, and striking cinematography.
Throughout its run, it bagged a total of 59 Emmy Awards. The show made a new record in 2019 for the most Emmy nominations received in a year, which amounted to 32. Even though fans weren't happy with how things ended in the finale, it cannot be denied that it leaves behind a successful legacy that few have been able to recreate.
3) Frasier: 37 wins
It isn't often that a spin-off show surpasses the original show in terms of awards and recognition. However, that is exactly the case with Frasier. It has more Emmy Awards than Cheers, which features lower on this list. The character, Dr. Frasier Crane, the protagonist who first appeared in Cheers, is one of the most iconic roles played by Kelsey Grammer and helped make him a household name.
Much of the show's success can be credited to the witty writing and performances of the lead cast, who held the viewer's attention with their relatable yet eccentric characters. It boasts 11 seasons with 264 episodes.
4) The Simpsons: 35 wins
This long-running animated show continues to delight fans with new stories and its unique brand of humor. It has won 35 Emmy Awards so far.
Humorous writing is one of the biggest reasons behind the show's success. It also helps that the writers have been able to predict many absurd events that have shockingly come true. Season 35 was released in October 2023 and ran till the end of last year. The show has been renewed for season 36, so it won't be long till fans can binge on new episodes.
5) The Mary Tyler Moore Show: 29 wins
When it aired, The Mary Tyler Moore Show made headlines for all the right reasons. It was one of the first shows that explored aspects of the Women's Movement. At the helm of the narrative was a working female protagonist who could juggle her professional ambitions and personal responsibilities.
It ran for seven seasons with a total of 168 episodes. Viewers especially enjoyed the relatable dialogue and well-developed characters. The show was awarded 29 Emmy Awards throughout its run from 1970 to 1977.
6) Cheers: 28 wins
A beloved old sitcom, Cheers was immensely popular when it aired from 1982 to 1993. Containing 11 seasons with 275 episodes, it featured various endearing characters, including Dr. Frasier Crane. Often referred to as one of the greatest TV shows of all time, it won a total of 28 Emmy Awards.
It is interesting to note that throughout its many seasons, the show continued to provide quality entertainment consistent with witty humor and memorable characters. It also helped boost the careers of many talented actors, including Ted Danson and Shelley Long.
7) The West Wing: 26 wins
Over the years, there have been many political dramas that have enthralled viewers around the globe. But few have been able to replicate the success of this show, which earned 26 Emmy Awards. Running for seven seasons with 154 episodes, the narrative centers around the people working in the West Wing of the White House.
Martin Sheen was already known before playing Jed Bartlet in The West Wing, but this well-made show helped amplify his popularity. However, it should be noted that this show shares this position with Hill Street Blues (1981) and RuPaul's Drag Race (2009), which also have 26 Emmys to their names.
Cinephiles hope their favorite shows get the recognition they deserve in the upcoming 75th Primetime Emmy Awards and eventually soar to the same height of success as the TV shows mentioned above.
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