Every year, with the announcement of the Emmy Awards, we mark the beginning of a long and exciting award season. Emmy awards officially celebrate the start of months of breathless excitement as we get to see our favorite actors on the red carpet. We support our favorite TV shows and wish them to take the most coveted prize. We also join their happiness and cry while they give their acceptance speech.
If you are looking for the top television shows to binge-watch this holiday, you may watch some of the most award-winning TV shows. Starting from some older favorites like ‘Will & Grace to new television shows like ‘game-of-thrones,’ this list features all the new and old TV shows that are worthy of your time.
So, read this article to know the most award-winning TV shows.
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live, which debuted in 1975, is one of the longest-running television shows in the history of television and has launched some of the biggest stars in the comedy genre. The Show has won Outstanding Variety sketch many times, and the cast, such as Kate McKinnon, Gilda Rader, and Alec Baldwin, has also bagged awards for their part in the Show.
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is one of the most impactful shows in television history. This multi-billion series, with its excellent sets and costumes, exciting plot, and top-class cast, has won millions of hearts. But, of course, when you talk about GOT, you cannot avoid the epic battles shown in the series. Along with winning the Outstanding drama series four times, the shows have also won the outstanding prize for writing and direction. As for the cast, Peter Dinklage, who played the role of Tyrion Lannister, has won the Supporting Actor Emmy four times.
The Simpsons
The Simpsons are one of the longest-running TV shows and have won numerous awards. Debuted in December 1988, the Show has over 700 episodes has 34 seasons. The animated season shows the antics of Homer Simpson and his family. The Show has won many Emmys and many kids’ choice awards.
Friends
The TV show Friends is one of the most loved shows of all time, which ran over ten seasons. From 1994-2004, actors like Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer have made us happy by screening as best friends. Even though the Show ended about two decades ago, it continues to make everyone laugh and is still one of the most binged shows.
Downton Abbey
This is one of the most loved British period dramas, launched in 2011. The Show is set in the fictional town of Downton Abbey and follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley and their servants.
The Mary Tyler Moore Shaw
This was a ground-breaking sitcom that broke the barrier of gender discrimination in television. The storyline of the Show, including themes like feminism, pay inequality, homosexuality, and divorce, has pushed the boundaries and made people rethink their stand on various topics. The shows won awards like the Outstanding Comedy series, and the cast also won numerous awards.
So, grab some popcorn and get ready to binge-watch some of the most loved and award-winning Shows of all time.