Apple's Ted Lasso Wins Back-to-Back Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series

Apple's hit series 'Ted Lasso' has won Outstanding Comedy Series at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, becoming only the eighth series to win the award for both its first and second season. The series was also the most Emmy-winning comedy for the second year in a row with four total wins, including Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Jason Sudeikis), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Brett Goldstein), and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (MJ Delaney).

Apple notes that the series now joins the ranks of “Modern Family,” “30 Rock,” “Frasier,” “The Golden Girls,” “Cheers,” “All in the Family” and “The Phil Silvers Show.”

“We’re so grateful and humbled to see ‘Ted Lasso’ honored with back-to-back wins for best comedy as audiences around the world continue to love the show and these characters as much as we do,” said Zack Van Amburg, Apple’s head of Worldwide Video. “It has been such an honor for all of us at Apple to collaborate with the exceptionally gifted cast and creative team to bring this heartwarming, hilarious, and kind series to the screen. We sincerely thank the Television Academy for recognizing the show and appreciate everyone for believing.”


“It is incredibly rewarding to see ‘Ted Lasso’ join the ranks of legendary comedies with best comedy wins for its first two seasons,” said Jamie Erlicht, Apple’s head of Worldwide Video. “We send our warmest congratulations to everyone on the cast and crew, and to Jason, Brett, and MJ for their individual Emmy Awards. We thank the Television Academy and also our spectacular teams who have worked tirelessly to bring this very special series to viewers across the globe.”

In total, Apple TV+ landed nine Emmy Awards this year, including five Creative Arts Emmy Awards with “Carpool Karaoke: The Series” earning the top honor for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, its fifth win in a row; celebrated Best Drama Series nominee “Severance” making its Emmy debut with two wins including Outstanding Music Composition for a Series and Outstanding Main Title Design; Apple’s critically acclaimed “Schmigadoon!” winning Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics; and dramatic mystery series “Home Before Dark” landing the previously announced juried award for Outstanding Motion Design.

In 2022, Apple scored nine Primetime Emmy Awards in the following categories:

“Ted Lasso”
● Outstanding Comedy Series
● Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jason Sudeikis
● Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Brett Goldstein
● Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: MJ Delaney


“Severance”
● Outstanding Main Title Design
● Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)

“Carpool Karaoke: The Series”
● Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series

“Schmigadoon!”
● Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics

“Home Before Dark”
● Outstanding Motion Design

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