Schitt’s Creek has been around for six seasons, but it took some time for the Emmy voters to take notice this show. That moment finally came this year, as this Canadian sitcom got the credit it deserves in the form of seven Primetime Emmy wins.
Schitt’s Creek was named as the best comedy series, in addition to winning the awards for best directing and writing in comedy series. Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy all won Emmys in the acting categories. This is actually the first time in the history of this award show that a single comedy series came out victorious in all four main acting categories.
When it comes to the rest of the winners’ list, Succession was the biggest winner of the night in the drama categories, while Watchmen dominated the limited series categories. These weren’t the only big wins for HBO. Zendaya made history as the youngest winner for a lead actress in a drama with her role in Euphoria.
The virtual Primetime Emmy Awards were held on September 20th. The ceremony was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, with Hazmat suit-clad presenters delivering the awards to the winners.
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
