The Television Academy tonight celebrated the 72nd Emmy Awards, recognizing excellence in primetime programming and individual achievement for the 2019-2020 television season.
72nd Emmy Awards
The 2020 Emmy Awards were presented on Sunday, September 20, with host Jimmy Kimmel at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, and nominees and winners all over the globe.
This year’s Emmy Awards were a new experience for everyone. Go behind the scenes to get a glimpse of how it all happened.
About The Event
The 72nd Emmy Awards were presented on ABC. Find out Where to Watch the Emmys.
See the list of tonight's Emmy Awards winners.
Sunday, Sept 20 the Emmy Awards for primetime programming were presented, including these categories:
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Competition Program
- Outstanding Drama Series
- Outstanding Limited Series
- Outstanding Variety Talk Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
- Outstanding Lead Actress in A Limited Series or Movie
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
- Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
- Governors Award
Categories may not be presented in this order.
Complete list of categories for each night.
This event is open to the public.
Produced By
This event is presented and hosted
by the Television Academy.
