Apple TV+ received a record 72 Emmy Award nominations today for 16 Apple Originals. The streaming service achieved its best performance with nominations in top categories, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series (Lessons in Chemistry), Outstanding Drama Series (The Morning Show, Slow Horses), Outstanding Comedy Series (Palm Royale), Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special (STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, Girls State), and Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special (The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy). Less than five years after its launch, Apple TV+ received its first nomination for Outstanding Limited Series as Lessons in Chemistry earned 10 nominations overall, and The Morning Show received its first nomination for Outstanding Drama Series with 16 nominations overall for its third season, including 10 acting nominations. The 76th Emmy Awards nominations were announced today by the Television Academy, and the winners will be revealed on September 15.
“It has been a rewarding morning to see so many talented artists recognized with Emmy nominations in so many categories,” said Zack Van Amburg, Apple’s head of Worldwide Video. “Everyone at Apple is grateful to the Television Academy, and we congratulate all the nominees.”
“We are thankful to the Television Academy for honoring our storytellers with a record number of Emmy nominations today,” said Jamie Erlicht, Apple’s head of Worldwide Video. “The work of these creative teams and casts has resonated with global audiences, and we are delighted for all the nominees.”
Apple’s award-winning series The Morning Show continues to break records in its third season. The series leads with 16 nominations, including 10 acting nominations—the most for any drama series this year. Stars Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Beharie, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Jon Hamm, Holland Taylor, and Marcia Gay Harden were all recognized.
Following its debut, Lessons in Chemistry received 10 nominations, including the first Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series nomination for Apple TV+, and acting nominations for Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, and Aja Naomi King.
Apple Original dramas The Morning Show and Slow Horses were recognized in the Outstanding Drama Series category. Additionally, Hijack star Idris Elba is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and Slow Horses received nine nominations overall, including acting nominations for Gary Oldman, supporting actor Jack Lowden, and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for Jonathan Pryce.
Apple Original comedies Palm Royale and Loot were recognized as Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph received their first nominations in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category. Palm Royale received 11 nominations overall, including Outstanding Comedy Series.
Apple Original documentaries were also recognized as STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces and Girls State received multiple nominations, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.
Apple TV+ received nominations in craft categories, including its first Costume Design nominations as Lessons in Chemistry, Palm Royale, and The New Look were nominated for Outstanding Period Costumes for a Series.
Apple’s The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy is the first Apple Original docuseries to be recognized in the Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special category, earning two nominations overall. For the seventh consecutive year, multi-Emmy Award-winning Apple Original Carpool Karaoke: The Series received a nomination for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama, or Variety Series.
In total, Apple scores 72 Emmy Award nominations, including:
The Morning Show (16)
- Outstanding Drama Series
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Jennifer Aniston
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Reese Witherspoon
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Nicole Beharie
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Greta Lee
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Karen Pittman
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Holland Taylor
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Billy Crudup
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Jon Hamm
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Mark Duplass
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Marcia Gay Harden
- Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series: Mimi Leder
- Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)
- Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
- Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Palm Royale (11)
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Kristen Wiig
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Carol Burnett
- Outstanding Period Costumes for a Series
- Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More)
- Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling
- Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
- Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
- Outstanding Main Title Design
- Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
Lessons in Chemistry (10)
- Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Brie Larson
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Aja Naomi King
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Lewis Pullman
- Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie, or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
- Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Millicent Shelton
- Outstanding Period Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Outstanding Main Title Design
- Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
Slow Horses (9)
- Outstanding Drama Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Gary Oldman
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Jack Lowden
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Jonathan Pryce
- Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
- Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series: Saul Metzstein
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series
- Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
Loot (1)
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Maya Rudolph
Hijack (1)
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Idris Elba
The New Look (1)
- Outstanding Period Costumes for a Series
Masters of the Air (3)
- Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie, or Special
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Physical (2)
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
- Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming
Silo (2)
- Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
- Outstanding Main Title Design
Girls State (3)
- Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
- Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program: Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program
Sugar (1)
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas (2)
- Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special
- Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Special
The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy (2)
- Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special
- Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces (5)
- Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
- Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program: Morgan Neville
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction Program
Carpool Karaoke: The Series (1)
- Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama, or Variety Series
Nominees for Outstanding Commercial (2)
- “Album Cover” — Apple iPhone 15
- “Fuzzy Feelings” — iPhone + Mac
To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have earned 499 wins and 2,262 award nominations, including Ted Lasso and CODA.
The Morning Show explores the competitive world of morning news. In season three, the future of the network is uncertain when a tech titan takes an interest. Loyalties are tested, alliances form, and core values are confronted in and out of the newsroom.
Palm Royale follows Maxine Simmons as she tries to break into Palm Beach high society in 1969. The show examines what people are willing to sacrifice to belong.
Lessons in Chemistry follows Elizabeth Zott in the 1950s as she transitions from a scientist to a TV cooking show host, teaching more than just recipes.
Slow Horses is a dark comedy about British intelligence agents in a dumping ground department of MI5, led by the notorious Jackson Lamb.
Loot season two finds Molly Wells thriving as the head of her philanthropic organization after a public divorce. She focuses on charity work and embarks on a wellness journey, with her assistant Nicholas by her side.
Hijack is a thriller told in real time, following the journey of a hijacked plane to London. Negotiator Sam Nelson must use his skills to save the passengers.
The New Look is set during World War II in Nazi-occupied Paris. It focuses on Christian Dior’s rise in the fashion world, challenging Chanel’s dominance.
Masters of the Air follows the 100th Bomb Group during bombing raids over Nazi Germany. The show explores the psychological and emotional toll on the young men involved.
Physical follows Sheila Rubin in 1980s San Diego as she transforms from a housewife to a fitness entrepreneur. In the third season, she faces a new challenge from rising celebrity Kelly Kilmartin.
Silo tells the story of the last 10,000 people on Earth living in a mile-deep silo. Juliette, an engineer, seeks answers about a loved one’s murder and discovers a deeper mystery.
Girls State follows young female leaders from Missouri as they build a government from the ground up, reimagining American democracy.
Sugar stars Colin Farrell as private investigator John Sugar, who is looking into the disappearance of Olivia Siegel and uncovering Siegel family secrets.
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas features musical performances of Christmas classics, recorded live at The Coliseum in London.
The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy follows Eugene Levy as he travels through Europe, discovering hidden gems, his family tree, and unique destinations.
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces dives into Steve Martin’s story with two documentaries, covering his early struggles and current achievements.
Carpool Karaoke: The Series won its fifth consecutive Emmy. This season featured stars like Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Avril Lavigne, and the casts of Ghosts, Girls5eva, and The Afterparty.
