“Schitt’s Creek” Breaks Comedy Record With 7 Emmy Wins

Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy in "Schitt's Creek"

Schitt’s Creek ended its run this year after six seasons, and it’s going out with a bang. The Canadian family sitcom was the biggest winner of the night at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards and walked away with a total of seven trophies.

In addition to winning the award for the best comedy series, Schitt’s Creek swept all acting categories, as Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy all came out victorious in their respective categories. The show also won the awards for best direction and writing in a comedy series.

When it comes to the drama categories, Succession was the biggest winner of the night with four victories, including the best drama series. Watchmen dominated the limited series categories, with a total of four wins.

The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards took place on September 20th, with Jimmy Kimmel hosting the virtual ceremony.

Full List of winners at 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards:

Outstanding Comedy Series

Schitt’s Creek

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Eugene Levy, Schitt’s Creek

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Catherine O’Hara, Schitt’s Creek

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Annie Murphy, Schitt’s Creek

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Dan Levy, Schitt’s Creek

Outstanding Drama Series

Succession

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Zendaya, Euphoria

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Jeremy Strong, Succession

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Julia Garner, Ozark

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Billy Crudup, The Morning Show

Outstanding Limited Series

Watchmen

Outstanding Television Movie

Bad Education

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Regina King, Watchmen

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Mark Ruffalo, I Know This Much Is True

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Uzo Aduba, Mrs. America

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Watchmen

Outstanding Variety Talk Series

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Outstanding Competition Program

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

Schitt’s Creek

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

Succession

Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special

Unorthodox

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Schitt’s Creek

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

Succession

Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special

Watchmen