The Emmys, of course, are a big deal in the television world, but this year is somewhat out of the ordinary as there will be two Emmy shows in 2024. This situation is due to unexpected delays and disruptions that swept across the industry.
Originally slated for September 2023, the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were postponed due to major Hollywood strikes. As a result, they took place in January 2024. And here’s the kicker: the 2024 Emmy Awards are happening just eight months later, on September 15, 2024.
This confusion has left most people scratching their heads over why the awards are happening so soon after the last round. In this article, we will break down what is going on with these back-to-back Emmy Awards and what they mean for television and the stars we love.
The impact of Hollywood strikes on Emmys schedule
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were postponed primarily because of the 2023 strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA). The WGA initiated its strike on May 2, 2024, followed by SAG-AFTRA on July 13, 2024.
Both strikes were mainly about better pay, improved working conditions, and safeguards against AI impacting the industry. These labor actions caused numerous disruptions in TV show production and promotion, leading to the 2023 Emmy ceremony being pushed to January 15, 2024.
Because of this delay, the 75th Awards will cover shows from the 2022-2023 season, while the 76th Awards will honor the 2023-2024 season. This means both awards fall in the same year, with two different TV seasons being recognized. According to Screen Rant, this odd scheduling stems from the delays caused by the strikes.
The Emmys nominations and awards process in 2024
The two Emmy ceremonies taking place in 2024 may seem redundant but are a rather considerate way of approaching TV awards. The big winners of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards included The Bear and Succession.
Next will be the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, covering everything from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. The proximity of the two events means that some shows, like The Bear, are competing in both cycles, but for different seasons.
Similarly, The Crown could join the race for the 76th after its final season was completed at the end of 2023, despite not being eligible for the earlier ceremony.
This overlapping schedule allows the Television Academy to consider a wider range of shows and ensures that all TV produced within a year gets an equal chance. While it’s a little unusual, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate everything happening in the world of TV.
How many types of Emmys are there?
The Emmy Awards have a range of categories for different aspects of TV production. Each genre of Emmy brings different genres and eras of television into the limelight, so no aspect of the industry is left unappreciated.
The primary types include:
- Primetime Emmys - These are awarded for achievements in television programming that airs during prime time.
- Daytime Emmys - Focus on television programming aired during the day, including soap operas and talk shows.
- Sports Emmys - Recognize excellence in sports programming.
- News and Documentary Emmys - Honor achievements in news and documentary productions.
- Children's and Family Emmys - Awarded for children's and family programming.
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards air on ABC on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET. The ceremony will be available the next day on Hulu and the ABC app, ABC.com, or devices such as Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.
