The TV shows with the most Emmy wins

The TV shows with the most Emmy wins

Every year a lot of Emmy Awards are given out. There are acting and writing awards for both comedy and drama and awards to programs from all walks of life. Comedies, dramas, variety shows, reality shows, you name it. Additionally, unlike movies, TV shows can be up for Emmys year in and year out. That means the truly beloved shows can take home a ton of statues. Here are the 21 TV shows with the most Emmys. Why 21? Because there are 21 shows that have won at least 18 Emmys. Sorry to the shows that ended up winning “only” 17 Emmys, like “Dancing with the Stars” and “Veep.”

“Taxi”

Given that the cast of “Taxi” includes such talented actors as Christopher Lloyd, Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch, it’s not surprising that the sitcom took home 18 Emmys. This includes three wins for Outstanding Comedy Series. Strangely for such a successful show, “Taxi” ended up airing on two networks.

“Murphy Brown”

Had the reboot of “Murphy Brown” been successful, it could have moved up on this list. Alas, that particular reboot was one of the biggest flops of the bunch. Candice Bergen’s five wins for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series helped power the show to 18 wins.

“Will and Grace”

The “Will and Grace” reboot has been more successful than that of “Murphy Brown” but only slightly, as it hasn’t added anymore wins to its 18 from the original run. However, it has earned three more nominations, giving it a whopping 91, a truly massive number.

“American Masters”

This PBS show owes its success to the relative lack of competition in the Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series and also for the fact it has been airing since 1986. In many ways the comedy show “Documentary Now” is a parody of “American Masters.” Hey, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the Emmys have also flattered the documentary series with 20 wins.