After six seasons, the hilarious Canadian sitcom Schitt’s Creek is finally getting the credit it deserves. It made history at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards, where it topped the list of winners with a total of seven wins.
Schitt’s Creek came out victorious in a majority of categories it was nominated in, including the best comedy series, and best writing and directing in a comedy series. Its stars Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy all won Emmys in their respective acting categories. This is the first time in the Emmys long history that a single comedy series swept the four main acting categories.
Succession and Watchmen both celebrated big wins in the drama and limited series categories. Another historic win came when Zendaya picked up the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for Euphoria, becoming the youngest winner in this category.
The Primetime Emmy Awards took place virtually on September 20th. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the ceremony, while the awards were delivered to winners via presenters in themed Hazmat suits.
Full List of winners at 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards:
Outstanding Comedy Series
Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Eugene Levy, Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Catherine O’Hara, Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Annie Murphy, Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Dan Levy, Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Drama Series
Succession
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Zendaya, Euphoria
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Jeremy Strong, Succession
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Julia Garner, Ozark
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Outstanding Limited Series
Watchmen
Outstanding Television Movie
Bad Education
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Regina King, Watchmen
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Mark Ruffalo, I Know This Much Is True
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Uzo Aduba, Mrs. America
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Watchmen
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Outstanding Competition Program
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Succession
Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
Unorthodox
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Schitt’s Creek
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Succession
Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
Watchmen
