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Don't miss out on these classics
Hulu has found its Emmy darling in The Handmaid's Tale, but it's not the only show on the streaming service with multiple awards (though it is the only Hulu original series with multiple awards... for now, at least). There are dozens of critically acclaimed and award-winning series currently available in Hulu's library, and while many of them are now over, a few are still running, which means they could rack up more Emmys in the future -- some are even nominated for the 2019 Primetime Emmys!
So, if you're looking to add a new series or two to your ever-expanding queue, here are 10 shows you should check out for their awards clout, both past and present.
Emmys won: Outstanding Drama Series; Elisabeth Moss, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series; Ann Dowd, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series; Alexis Bledel, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series; Samira Wiley, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series; Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series; Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series; Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour); Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More) (x2); Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series
Why you should watch: While the show is not for the faint of heart, there's a reason The Handmaid's Talekeeps racking up awards for its leading ladies. Bledel gave a terribly chilling performance in Season 1, while the tragic actions of Moss' and Wiley's characters will definitely keep you up at night thinking about their choices. And on top of that, national treasure Dowd deserves even more recognition for her performance as Aunt Lydia.
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Emmys won: Outstanding Comedy Series (x3); Tina Fey, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series; Alec Baldwin, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (x2); Elaine Stritch, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series; Tim Conway, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series; Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (x3); Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series (x3); Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (half-hour) and Animation; Outstanding Picture Editing for a Comedy Series (Single or Multi-Camera)
Why you should watch: In case you didn't know, Hollywood loves rewarding itself. Hollywood also loves good, quirky comedies, and 30 Rock falls right in the middle of this Venn diagram. What could have failed horribly (like its counterpart Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, which premiered the same year on NBC) instead flourished with memorable characters, ridiculous dialogue, and jokes that are still funny almost a decade later.
Emmys won: Outstanding Comedy Series (x5); Eric Stonestreet, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (x2); Ty Burrell, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (x2); Julie Bowen, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (x2); Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (x2); Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (x4); Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series; Outstanding Picture Editing for a Comedy Series (Single or Multi-Camera); Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation (x3)
Why you should watch: Since Season 1, Modern Family has won Emmys across the board for acting and for the show itself -- in 10 seasons, it's won Outstanding Comedy five times. While the storylines have ranged from relatable to bonkers, somehow we keep sticking with the extended Pritchett family through thick and thin as they head into their final season.
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Emmys won: Outstanding Limited Series; Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Dramatic Special; Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special; Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie; Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Special; Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special
Why you should watch: FX's anthology series Fargo keeps reinventing itself year after year all the while attracting major talent to the show, including Martin Freeman, Ewan McGregor, Ted Danson, and Kirsten Dunst, among others. While it hasn't snagged any major acting awards, the show looks absolutely gorgeous and has an Outstanding Limited Series award to boot.
Emmys won: Outstanding Comedy Series (x3) Mary Tyler Moore, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series; Mary Tyler Moore, Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series; Mary Tyler Moore, Actress of the Year - Series; Mary Tyler Moore, Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series; Ed Asner, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy (x2); Ed Asner, Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series; Valerie Harper, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy (x3); Ted Knight, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy; Ted Knight, Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series; Betty White, Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (x2); Cloris Leachman, Best Supporting Actress in Comedy; Cloris Leachman, Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Series; Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy (x2); Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy; Best Writing in Comedy; Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series (x3); Writer of the Year - Series; Outstanding Film Editing in a Comedy Series; Outstanding Film Editing for Entertainment Programming for a Series - For a Single Episode of a Comedy Series
Why you should watch: For a long time, The Mary Tyler Moore Showwas the most awarded series on television, and during the show's run, the Emmy kept changing category names, so the Mary Tyler Moore Show has many of the same award with different names. However, that's neither here nor there as the show itself was groundbreaking at the time and still holds up today. There's no one else who's going to be able to turn the world on with her smile.
Emmys won: Outstanding Drama Series; Julianna Margulies, Supporting Actress in a Drama Series; Sally Field, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series; Ray Liotta, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series; Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series; Outstanding Single-Camera Sound Mixing for a Series (x2); Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series; Outstanding Single-Picture Editing for a Series (x2); Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Series (x2); Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series (x2); Outstanding Technical Direction/Camera/Video for a Series; Outstanding Casting for a Series; Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Drama Series; Outstanding Individual Achievement in Sound Mixing for a Drama Series; Outstanding Individual Achievement in Sound Editing for a Drama Series; Outstanding Individual Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences; Outstanding Individual Achievement in Editing for a Series - Single-Camera Production; Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing in a Drama; Outstanding Individual Achievement in Casting
Why you should watch: ER launched the careers of dozens of different famous stars today (hello, George Clooney!) and was the medical drama of the 1990s. Back in the day, it had way more drama than Grey's Anatomy and kept us on the edge of our seats with the storylines coming out of it. It remained the No. 1 and No. 2 show during its first five seasons.
Emmys won: Outstanding Drama Series; Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series; Terry O'Quinn, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series; Michael Emerson, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series; Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series; Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series; Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore); Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series; Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour); Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series
Why you should watch: At the time, the Lost pilot was the most expensive pilot ever made. But you know what? It paid off because some guy named J.J. Abrams won Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for it. And from there, Lost launched a thousand fan theories and completely changed the way we watch and consume television -- and how we talk about it on the internet.
Emmys won: Sterling K. Brown, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series; Gerald McRaney, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series; Ron Cephas Jones, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Why you should watch: Yes, This Is Us is a show that's going to make you cry no matter how hard you try not to, and that's all due to the outstanding performances. Every year the show racks up nominations for acting, and Brown's acceptance speech at the Emmys itself made us cry.
Emmys won: Gillian Anderson, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series; Peter Boyle, Outstanding Guest Actor for a Drama Series; Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series; Outstanding Makeup for a Series (x2); Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series; Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Series (x2); Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Series; Outstanding Art Direction for a Series (x2); Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series (x2); Outstanding Cinematography for a Series; Outstanding Individual Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences
Why you should watch: Yes, leading lady Anderson took home an Emmy, but The X-Files relied so heavily on the world Mulder and Scully lived in. It's no surprise then that the series was awarded for art direction, makeup, and visual effects.
Emmys won: Donald Glover, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series; Katt Williams, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series; Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour); Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
Why you should watch:Atlanta was a groundbreaking series from Day 1, and although Glover is taking his time making the next two seasons, the first two are currently available to binge on Hulu, and you should definitely watch them. The show has also managed to reinvent itself during each season, and "Teddy Perkins" should be required viewing for everyone.