The 2024 Emmy Awards have officially announced an esteemed list of nominees, and it’s already a historic period for the long-running Award show. Several of the nominated shows have surpassed incredible records, such as The Bear beating out 30 Rock to become the most nominated comedy series in a single year. Calling The Bear a “comedy” might be a bit of a stretch, but it’s still a show that’s well worth being nominated.
The Best Comedy category is the big talk of the 2024 Emmys, with eight stellar shows nominated for the top prize. They range from original laugh riots to classic Emmy regulars and so much more. Still, the question remains of where one can watch these amazing shows. Thankfully, every single one is available to stream online, and we’ll tell you which services you need right here.
‘Abbott Elementary’
(2021-)
| Creator: | Quinta Brunson |
| Starring: | Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and William Stanford Davis |
What do you get when you combine The Office with the public education system? You get one of the best sitcoms in recent years, as Quinta Brunson‘s Abbott Elementary is nothing short of brilliant. The already four-time Emmy-winning show centers around the staff of the titular Philadelphia-based school, as they deal with various obstacles in their own lives all while they teach and care for the next generation. At the center of most of these plotlines is Janine Teagues (Brunson), whose happy-go-lucky, can-do attitude makes her the perfect main protagonist for a beloved and lighthearted series.
The first three seasons of Abbott Elementary are currently available to stream on Hulu.
Abbott Elementary
A workplace comedy centered around a group of dedicated teachers – and an oblivious principal – in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.
- Release Date
- December 7, 2021
- Main Genre
- Comedy
- Seasons
- 3
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
(2000-2024)
| Creator: | Larry David |
| Starring: | Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, J.B. Smoove, Richard Lewis, and Ted Danson |
2024 was the year when we finally said goodbye to Curb Your Enthusiasm – one of HBO’s longest-running shows. The brainchild of one of the funniest people on television, Larry David, the show centers around an exaggerated version of Seinfeld’s co-creator. In the twelfth and reportedly final season, the legendary curmudgeon is facing jail time, and he’ll use just about every trick in the book to try and get out of it.
All twelve seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm are available to stream on Max.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
The life and times of Larry David and the predicaments he gets himself into with his friends and complete strangers.
- Release Date
- October 15, 2000
- Creator
- Larry David
- Main Genre
- Comedy
- Seasons
- 12
‘Hacks’
(2021-)
| Creators: | Lucia Aniello, Pal W. Downs, and Jen Statsky |
| Starring: | Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Rose Abdoo, Christopher McDonald, and Kaitlin Olson |
Comedy might be the core of the narrative of Hacks, but there’s something much more dramatic lurking in the series. The star of the show’s spotlight is Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), who is a legendary comedian in the entertainment capital of Las Vegas. As her popularity begins to fade, Vance becomes an unlikely mentor to young comedic writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder). Only time will tell if their partnership will flourish and thrive or if one will try to overtake the other for fame and glory.
The first three seasons of Hacks are available to stream on Max.
Hacks
Explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
- Release Date
- May 13, 2021
- Creator
- Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky
- Cast
- Jean Smart , Hannah Einbinder , Carl Clemons-Hopkins , Mark Indelicato
- Main Genre
- Comedy
- Seasons
- 3
‘Only Murders in the Building’
(2021-)
| Creators: | John Hoffman and Steve Martin |
| Starring: | Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton, Paul Rudd, Tina Fey, Jason Veasey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Meryl Streep |
Hulu leads the nominations in the Outstanding Comedy Series category, with yet another nominated show being Only Murders in the Building. Co-created by comedic icon Steve Martin, the show follows the unlikely trio of a struggling actor (Steve Martin), an enthusiastic stage director (Martin Short), and a struggling artist and outcast (Selena Gomez) as they create a true-crime podcast when bodies begin appearing in their lavish New York apartment complex. The latest season sees the trio investigate the murder of a beloved actor (Paul Rudd), and now the team is continuing the entertainment industry theme in the upcoming fourth season, where they’ll finally go beyond the building into the land of Hollywood.
The first three seasons of Only Murders in the Building are available to stream on Hulu.
Only Murders in the Building
Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth. Perhaps even more explosive are the lies they tell one another. Soon, the endangered trio comes to realize a killer might be living among them as they race to decipher the mounting clues before it’s too late.
- Release Date
- August 31, 2021
- Creator
- John Hoffman, Steve Martin
- Main Genre
- Comedy
- Seasons
- 4
‘Palm Royale’
(2024-)
| Creator: | Abe Sylvia |
| Starring: | Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Carol Burnett, and Kaia Gerber |
A satirical look into high society, Palm Royale is one of the many breakout hits of 2024. Set in the year 1969, a young woman named Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) generates a keen obsession with joining the lavish country club of Palm Beach. She may have a strong desire to join the exclusive club, but she’ll soon learn that achieving this goal will result in her losing much of what makes Maxine who she is. Palm Royale also made Emmy history with the new list of nominations, as television legend Carol Burnett became the oldest woman to receive an acting nomination.
Season 1 of Palm Royale is available to stream on Apple TV+.
Palm Royale
Amidst the opulence of 1960s high society, a select group of women compete fiercely for a prestigious place in an exclusive social circle. The series delves into their lives, highlighting the personal sacrifices and moral compromises they make in pursuit of status and recognition. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, the characters find themselves entangled in a web of ambition, rivalry, and intrigue. The story captures the essence of an era defined by its luxurious facade and the complex, often turbulent lives of those striving to climb the social hierarchy.
- Release Date
- March 20, 2024
- Creator
- Abe Sylvia
- Main Genre
- Drama
- Seasons
- 1
‘Reservation Dogs’
(2021-2023)
| Creators: | Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi |
| Starring: | D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Devery Jacobs, Paulina Alexis, Lane Factor, Elva Guerra, Sarah Podemski, Lil Mike, Funny Bone, and Zahn McClarnon |
Another series that recently had its final season, Reservation Dogs is a hysterical coming of age story that is vastly different from similar concepts. The hit show takes place on a Native American reservation in Oklahoma, where a ragtag group of teenagers tries to make ends meet in their hometown. Their experience isn’t entirely without ups and downs, but they ultimately have each other’s backs no matter what.
All three seasons of Reservation Dogs are available to stream on Hulu.
Reservation Dogs
- Release Date
- August 9, 2021
- Cast
- D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai , Devery Jacobs , Lane Factor , Paulina Alexis , Elva Guerra , Lil Mike , Funny Bone , Sarah Podemski
- Main Genre
- Drama
- Seasons
- 3
‘The Bear’
(2022-)
| Creator: | Christopher Storer |
| Starring: | Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza ColĂłn-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson, Edwin Lee Gibson, Corey Hendrix, Oliver Platt, Molly Gordon, and Jamie Lee Curtis |
While Season 3 may not have been quite the home run as it’s predecessor, the currently nominated Season 2 of The Bear really is something else. A show that manages to be both the most stressful and heartwarming you will ever watch, the story of The Bear revolves around an executive chef (Jeremy Allen White) trying to prove himself in the culinary world. The Season 2 episode titled “Fishes,” which provides a flashback for many of the show’s key characters, could very well be one of the most riveting episodes of television ever created.
The first three seasons of The Bear are available to stream on Hulu.
The Bear
Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef from the fine dining world, returns to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop after a tragedy. As he navigates the chaotic environment of the small kitchen, Carmy must manage the struggles of turning around the failing business while dealing with his own grief and personal demons. The series dives deep into the intense world of culinary arts, highlighting the challenges of running a restaurant, the bonds formed among staff, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.
- Release Date
- June 23, 2022
- Main Genre
- Drama
- Seasons
- 3
- Writers
- Christopher Storer
‘What We Do in the Shadows’
(2019-2024)
| Creator: | Jemaine Clement |
| Starring: | Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch, Kristen Schaal, Anthony Atamanuik, and Doug Jones |
The signature mockumentary brand of horror comedy that What We Do in the Shadows will be coming to an end later this year. Based on the cult-favorite film of the same name (which was one of the first big success stories of Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi), the show sees a camera crew following a group of vampires living in New York City. Much of this tale comes from the perspective of their familiar human, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén), who dreams of becoming a vampire.
The first five seasons of What We Do in the Shadows are available to stream on Hulu.
