Big Winners at the 2019 Emmy Awards The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Sept. 22 in Los Angeles, California. ‘Fleabag’ won the most awards of the night, winning in four categories out of its six nominations. The show won outstanding lead actress, outstanding comedy series, best writing and best directing. ‘Game of Thrones’ won two awards, with Peter Dinklage receiving outstanding supporting actor and the show winning the award for outstanding drama series. ‘Chernobyl’ dominated the limited series categories, winning outstanding limited series, best directing and best writing. ’Saturday Night Live’ won outstanding variety sketch series, marking its 73rd Emmy win. ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ took home two awards, with wins for outstanding supporting actor and outstanding supporting actress.