Which TV series has won the most Primetime Emmy Awards?

Saturday Night Live has won the most Primetime Emmy Awards of any television series.

The NBC sketch-comedy program debuted in 1975 and has remained a major Emmy presence for decades. Its awards come from many areas, including writing, directing, technical production, guest performances, costume design, and variety programming. Because the show produces a new live episode almost every week, it has far more opportunities to be nominated than a conventional short-season series.

SNL’s record is often confused with records for a single Emmy category. Game of Thrones, for example, became a dominant drama-series winner, while The Simpsons has set major records for animated programming. Neither has surpassed SNL’s overall Primetime Emmy total.

The show’s longevity is central to the achievement. It has launched or showcased performers such as Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig, while its political sketches and host-driven episodes have kept it relevant across multiple television eras.