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Emmy's Biggest Losers: Most Nominated, Zero Wins
2 Oct
Summary
- Better Call Saul holds the record with 53 Emmy nominations without a win.
- Shows like Parks and Recreation and The Good Place are among the top contenders.
- The Emmys have been awarded since 1949, recognizing television excellence.
The Primetime Emmy Awards, a premier honor in television since their inception in 1949, recognize outstanding achievements. However, many critically adored series have been nominated numerous times without ever winning a single award, earning them the moniker of television's "Susan Luccis."
Stacker analyzed shows through the 76th Primetime Emmy ceremony in September 2024. "Better Call Saul" stands out with a record 53 nominations but no wins, becoming the most snubbed series in Emmy history following its final season wrap in 2022.
Other series with significant nominations and no wins include "Newhart" and "Antiques Roadshow," both with 25 nominations. "Real Time with Bill Maher" has garnered 21 nominations, while "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" received 18. Shows like "Parks and Recreation" and "The Good Place" also appear on the list of most nominated yet unawarded programs.
