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The 2019 Emmy Awards went without a host, but the 2020 Emmy Awards — the 72nd edition of the Television Academy’s biggest night — went without an audience. Host Jimmy Kimmel and the production team presented 23 awards during the September 20 telecast to nominees scattered across the globe.
It was after 4 a.m. in London when “Succession” creator Jesse Armstrong accepted the award for Outstanding Drama Series; the cast of “Schitt’s Creek” was gathered in Toronto when the little Canadian comedy that could swept the comedy categories an hour or two before. And perhaps surprisingly, in a night where the chance of a technical snafu was high, there were few major mishaps.
As always, the Emmys honored some of the best in television: “Schitt’s Creek,” “Watchmen,” “Succession,” and more. The Creative Arts Emmys, handed out by host Nicole Byer over the course of five live-streamed nights the week before, honored even more: Maya Rudolph took home two trophies and Eddie Murphy won his first-ever Emmy, among many other wins. The year’s biggest upsets included the history-making “Schitt’s Creek” sweep and Zendaya as the youngest-ever winner (and second Black winner) in her category. Regina King took home her fourth Primetime Emmy, making her the most-decorated Black performer in history (tied with Alfre Woodard).
That list could go on for a while, because simply put: There’s a lot of great television out there. It’s understandable if you’ve missed some of the year’s biggest shows, which is why we’ve put together a list of where to watch 2020’s Emmy-winning (and Emmy-nominated) series below.
“A Black Lady Sketch Show” (HBO)
Nominated for: Outstanding Variety Sketch Series; Angela Bassett — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu via HBO Max; stream on Amazon via HBO; buy on Amazon.
“Bad Education” (HBO)
Nominated for: Outstanding Television Movie; Hugh Jackman — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu via HBO Max; stream on Amazon via HBO; buy on Amazon.
“Better Call Saul” (AMC)
Nominated for: Outstanding Drama Series; Giancarlo Esposito — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Buy on Amazon.
“Big Little Lies” (HBO)
Nominated for: Laura Dern, Meryl Streep — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu via HBO Max; stream on Amazon via HBO; buy on Amazon.
“Black-ish” (ABC)
Nominated for: Anthony Anderson — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; Tracee Ellis Ross — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu; buy on Amazon.
“Black Monday” (Showtime)
Nominated for: Don Cheadle — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Showtime; Stream on Hulu via Showtime; stream on Amazon via Showtime; buy on Amazon.
“Bob’s Burgers” (Fox)
Nominated for: Outstanding Animated Program
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu; stream via Sling TV; buy on Amazon.
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (NBC)
Nominated for: Andre Braugher — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu; stream via Sling TV; buy on Amazon.
“Carnival Row” (Amazon Prime)
Nominated for: Outstanding Main Title Design; Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
Where to Watch: Stream on Amazon.
“The Crown” (Netflix)
Nominated for: Outstanding Drama Series; Olivia Colman — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series; Helena Bonham Carter — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Netflix.
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” (HBO)
Nominated for: Outstanding Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu via HBO Max; stream on Amazon via HBO; buy on Amazon.
“Dead to Me” (Netflix)
Nominated for: Outstanding Comedy Series; Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Netflix.
“Drunk History” (Comedy Central)
Nominated for: Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu; buy on Amazon.
“Euphoria” (HBO)
Nominated for: Zendaya — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (WINNER)
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu via HBO Max; stream on Amazon via HBO; buy on Amazon.
“The Good Place” (NBC)
Nominated for: Outstanding Comedy Series; Ted Danson — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; William Jackson Harper — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series; D’Arcy Carden — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series; Maya Rudolph — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream recent episodes on Hulu; buy on Amazon.
“The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu)
Nominated for: Outstanding Drama Series; Samira Wiley — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series; Bradley Whitford — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series; Alexis Bledel — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu; buy on Amazon.
“How to Get Away With Murder” (ABC)
Nominated for: Cicely Tyson — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Stream recent episodes on Hulu; buy on Amazon.
“I Know This Much Is True” (HBO)
Nominated for: Mark Ruffalo — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie (WINNER)
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu via HBO Max; stream on Amazon via HBO; buy on Amazon.
“Insecure” (HBO)
Nominated for: Outstanding Comedy Series; Issa Rae — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series; Yvonne Orji — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu via HBO Max; stream on Amazon via HBO; buy on Amazon.
“Killing Eve” (BBC America)
Nominated for: Outstanding Drama Series; Jodie Comer, Sandra Oh — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series; Fiona Shaw — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu; stream on Sling TV; buy on Amazon.
“The Kominsky Method” (Netflix)
Nominated for: Outstanding Comedy Series; Michael Douglas — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; Alan Arkin — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Netflix.
“Little Fires Everywhere” (Hulu)
Nominated for: Outstanding Limited Series; Kerry Washington — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu; buy on Amazon.
“The Mandalorian” (Disney+)
Nominated for: Outstanding Drama Series; Giancarlo Esposito — Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Disney+.
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon Prime)
Nominated for: Outstanding Comedy Series; Rachel Brosnahan — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series; Alex Borstein, Marin Hinkle — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series; Tony Shalhoub, Sterling K. Brown — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series; Luke Kirby — Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series; Wanda Sykes — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Amazon.
“Modern Love” (Amazon Prime)
Nominated for: Dev Patel — Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Amazon.
“Mrs. America” (FX on Hulu)
Nominated for: Outstanding Limited Series; Cate Blanchett — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie; Uzo Aduba (WINNER), Margo Martindale, Tracey Ullman — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series Or Movie
Where to Watch: Stream on FX on Hulu; buy on Amazon.
“Normal People” (Hulu)
Nominated for: Paul Mescal — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu.
“The Outsider” (HBO)
Nominated for: Jason Bateman — Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu via HBO Max; stream on Amazon via HBO; buy on Amazon.
“Ozark” (Netflix)
Nominated for: Outstanding Drama Series; Jason Bateman — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series; Laura Linney — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series; Julia Garner — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Netflix.
“Pose” (FX)
Nominated for: Billy Porter — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Buy on Amazon.
“Ramy” (Hulu)
Nominated for: Ramy Youssef — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; Mahershala Ali — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu; buy on Amazon.
“Rick and Morty” (Adult Swim)
Nominated for: Outstanding Animated Program
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu via HBO Max; buy on Amazon.
“Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
Nominated for: Outstanding Variety Sketch Series; Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series; Kenan Thompson — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series; Adam Driver, Eddie Murphy, Brad Pitt — Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series; Maya Rudolph, Phoebe Waller-Bridge — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu; buy on Amazon.
“The Simpsons” (Fox)
Nominated for: Outstanding Animated Program
Where to Watch: Stream on Disney+; stream some episodes on Sling TV; buy on Amazon.
“Schitt’s Creek” (Pop)
Nominated for: Outstanding Comedy Series; Eugene Levy — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; Catherine O’Hara — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series; Daniel Levy — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series; Annie Murphy — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (ALL WINNERS)
Where to Watch: Buy on Amazon.
“Stranger Things” (Netflix)
Nominated for: Outstanding Drama Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Netflix.
“Succession” (HBO)
Nominated for: Outstanding Drama Series (WINNER); Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong (WINNER) — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series; Sarah Snook — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series; Nicholas Braun, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series; James Cromwell — Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series; Harriet Walter, Cherry Jones — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu via HBO Max; stream on Amazon via HBO; buy on Amazon.
“This Is Us” (NBC)
Nominated for: Sterling K. Brown — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series; Ron Cephas Jones — Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series; Phylicia Rashad — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu; buy on Amazon.
“Watchmen” (HBO)
Nominated for: Outstanding Limited Series (WINNER); Regina King — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie (WINNER); Jeremy Irons — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (WINNER), Jovan Adepo, Louis Gossett Jr. — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series Or Movie; Jean Smart — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series Or Movie; Outstanding Main Title Design
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu via HBO Max; stream on Amazon via HBO; buy on Amazon.
“Westworld” (HBO)
Nominated for: Outstanding Main Title Design; Jeffrey Wright — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series; Thandie Newton — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu via HBO Max; stream on Amazon via HBO; buy on Amazon.
“What We Do in the Shadows” (FX)
Nominated for: Outstanding Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Stream via FX on Hulu; buy on Amazon.
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