Emmys 2024: How to watch and what to expect from Sunday's awards show

The lineup of nominees features a mix of freshman series (“3 Body Problem,” “Fallout”) and returning favorites like “Abbott Elementary” and “Hacks.”

In the battle for glory at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, two leading contenders have emerged: the powerful feudal lords of 17th-century Japan and the beleaguered cooks of a modern-day Chicago restaurant.

“Shōgun” and “The Bear” cruise into the Emmys with a ton of momentum thanks to glowing reviews and loyal fandoms. They’re joined in the top award categories by a mix of freshman series (“Fallout,” “3 Body Problem”) and returning favorites (“Abbott Elementary,” “Hacks”).

Here’s a guide to this year’s celebration of all things television, and don’t forget to follow NBCNews.com’s live coverage of all the key moments.

The three-hour telecast from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles kicks off live at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on ABC. The ceremony will be available to stream the next day on Hulu. (The broadcast network that presents the Emmys changes regularly. Fox aired the previous edition.)

This year’s emcees are Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, the father-son duo behind “Schitt’s Creek.” Eugene, 77, and Dan, 41, are each making their Emmys hosting debuts. Four years ago, “Schitt’s Creek” became the first series to sweep all seven comedy categories.

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