Apple TV+ shows get 72 nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards

This year, Apple TV+ has received an impressive 72 nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards. Unsurprisingly, series like "The Morning Show," which has earned Apple Emmys in the past, are leading the pack.

This year, "The Morning Show" has earned itself an admirable sixteen nominations. The series was the first of Apple's to earn an Emmy in 2020.

• 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 Morning Show For A Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)
• Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
• Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)

"Lessons in Chemistry" has been been nominated for ten awards. The miniseries scored Apple an award during the 76th Directors Guild of America Awards in February.

• 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 Series or Anthology Series or Movie
• Outstanding Main Title Design
• Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music

"Slow Horses" has received nine Emmy nominations. The series was renewed for a fifth season earlier this year.

• 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)

Period dramedy "Palm Royale," received a total of eleven nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards.

• 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

Documentary "STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces" scored a respectable five nominations.

• 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

War drama miniseries "Masters of the Air" picked up three nominations. When it debuted, it earned the distinction of most-watched series launch on the streaming service. It's been nominated for:

• 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

Apple TV+ dramedy "Physical" has earned itself two nominations for its final season.

• Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
• Outstanding Choreography For Scripted Programming

"Girls State," the companion film to Apple TV+ documentary "Boys State," has been nominated for two Emmys. "Boys State" claimed Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special in 2021.

• Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
• Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program: Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss
• Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program

Science fiction dystopian drama series "Silo" snagged two nominations this year.

• Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score)
• Outstanding Main Title Design

"The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy," a comedic travel series that takes viewers to remarkable places around the world, also scored two nominations.

• Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special
• Outstanding Writing For A Nonfiction Program

Apple's holiday special, "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas" is up for two Emmys, including:

• Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special
• Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Special

"Loot," "Hijack," "The New Look," "Carpool Karaoke: The Series," and "Sugar" each received one nomination. Apple also recieved two nominations for Outstanding Commercials, for its "Album Cover - Apple iPhone 15" commercial, and its "Fuzzy Feelings - Apple - iPhone + Mac" commercial.

Apple's Emmy history

In 2023, Apple TV+ celebrated its highest number of Emmy nominations, although as ever, it's absurdly hard to quantify just how many that is. This is because the Emmys categories allow for Apple TV+ shows, co-productions where it may or may not credit Apple, and commercials for Apple products where, strictly speaking, it's the ad production team that is nominated.

Then, last year, Apple chose not to count its Super Bowl halftime show, even though it received five nominations. Matters are further complicated by how there are multiple Emmy ceremonies, ranging from a craft and technical one to a Children's and Family ceremony, where Apple has previously done well.

However, it's the Emmys announced today that are considered the main ones, the most prestigious of them all. It's the award where "Ted Lasso" consistently won across all the comedy categories, although its final episodes aired outside the eligibility period for the new Emmys.

Awards Ceremony details

The nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards were announced by actors Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph, with Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego. The awards ceremony is on September 16 and will be shown live on ABC.