Emmys 2020: Winners Include ‘Schitt’s’ Creek,’ ‘Watchmen,’ and ‘Succession’

Not even a global pandemic can stop The Emmy® Awards. This year’s awards show, however, was wildly different than what we’re used to, with the winners accepting awards from remote locations and trophies being delivered by people in hazmat suits.

Still, The Emmys was a very real celebration of television thanks to impressive innovation and enthusiasm across the board.

Jimmy Kimmel did say it best when he opened the show: “What’s happening tonight is not important. It’s not going to stop COVID. It’s not going to put out the fires. But it’s fun. And right now, we need fun.”

As for the winners, Schitt’s Creek swept the comedy category in its entirety this year — making history as the first comedy to win all seven categories. Watchmen took home three awards, including the award for Outstanding Limited Series. 

For the drama categories, Succession won four awards, including the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series. Euphoria, Ozark, and The Morning Show also saw wins this year.

Additionally, The Governors Award was award to Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation.

See the list of winners below, as well a few photos from the event. And be sure to let us know what you thought of this year’s awards in the comments.

Drama Categories:

OUTSTANDING DRAMA

• Succession

LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA

• Jeremy Strong, Succession

LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA

• Zendaya, Euphoria

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA 

• Julia Garner, Ozark

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA 

• Billy Crudup, The Morning Show

WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES

• Jesse Armstrong, Succession

DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES  

• Andrij Parekh, Succession

Comedy Categories:

OUTSTANDING COMEDY

• Schitt’s Creek

LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY

• Catherine O’Hara, Schitt’s Creek

LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY

• Eugene Levy, Schitt’s Creek

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY

• Annie Murphy, Schitt’s Creek

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY

• Daniel Levy, Schitt’s Creek

WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES

• Daniel Levy, Schitt’s Creek 

DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES

• Andrew Cividino & Daniel Levy, Schitt’s Creek 

Limited Series / Movies

LIMITED SERIES

•  Watchmen

LEAD ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE

• Regina King, Watchmen

LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE

•  Mark Ruffalo, I Know This Much is True

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE  

•  Uzo Aduba, Mrs. America

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE

• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Watchmen

WRITING FOR A LIMITED SERIES OR TV MOVIE  

•  Damon Lindelof & Cord Jefferson, Watchmen

Directing for a Limited Series or TV Movie

•  Maria Schrader, Unorthodox

Reality and Variety Categories

COMPETITION PROGRAM

•  RuPaul’s Drag Race

OUTSTANDING VARIETY TALK SERIES

• Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

Photos from the 72nd Emmy® Awards:

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