Read Scripts from the 2024 Emmy Award Nominees
Hello,
It seems that folks always appreciate it when I send links to lots of excellent scripts, all in one place. So here ya go!
This year’s other Emmy Awards ceremony took place this past Sunday. (Due to last year’s SAG and WGA strikes, the 2023 Emmys were held earlier this year in January).
Which means, right now, you can find some of the hottest 2024 TV series scripts online!
Whether your passion is comedy and you want to see how Quinta Brunson’s network hit, Abbott Elementary works on the page; or maybe drama’s more your thing and you’re curious how the epic imagery of Shōgun translates in script form.
No matter the genre you gravitate towards, reading award-nominated scripts (or any script for that matter) offers some invaluable screenwriting lessons and a ton of inspiration. So, whether you’re an aspiring TV writer or a seasoned professional — take this opportunity to dive in!
Click on the show titles below to read screenplays from the 2024-nominated shows, as well as some 2022 and 2023 Emmy nominees you might have missed. (Note that some of the screenplays available are pilots or other episodes from the series, not necessarily the scripts nominated for the upcoming 76th Emmy Awards).
All winners are marked with **. Enjoy!
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Nominees:
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - Showrunner/Creator/Writer: Quinta Brunson
THE BEAR - Showrunner/Creator: Christopher Storer | Writers: Christopher Storer and Joanna Calo
GIRLS5EVA - Showrunner/Creator: Meredith Scardino | Writers: Meredith Scardino and Sam Means
**HACKS - Showrunners/Writers: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky
THE OTHER TWO - Showrunners/Creators: Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS - Writers: Jake Bender and Zach Dunn
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series Nominees:
THE CROWN - Showrunner: Peter Morgan | Writers: Peter Morgan and Meriel Sheibani-Clare
MR. & MRS. SMITH - Showrunner/Co-creator: Francesca Sloane | Writers: Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover
SHŌGUN - Showrunner: Justin Marks | Writers: Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, Caitlin Puente *Nominated twice in this category for two episodes: “Anjin” and “Crimson Sky”
The scripts for **SLOW HORSES - Written by Will Smith and FALLOUT - Written by Geneva Robertson-Dworet & Graham Wagner were also nominated, but have not yet been made publicly available online.
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:
**BABY REINDEER - Creator/Writer: Richard Gadd
BLACK MIRROR - Showrunner/Writer: Charlie Brooker
FARGO - Showrunner/Creator/Writer: Noah Hawley
FELLOW TRAVELERS - Creator/Writer: Ron Nyswaner
RIPLEY - Showrunner/Creator/Writer: Steven Zaillian
TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY - Showrunner/Writer: Izza López
2022/2023 Emmy Nominated Scripts also worth a read:
BAD SISTERS - Creators/Writers: Sharon Horgan, Dave Finkel, and Brett Baer
BARRY - Showrunner/Creator/Writer: Bill Hader
BEEF - Showrunner/Creator/Writer: Lee Sung Jin
THE LAST OF US - Showrunner/Creator/Writer: Craig Mazin
OZARK - Showrunner/Creator/Writer: Chris Mundy
SEVERANCE - Showrunner/Creator/Writer: Dan Erickson
STATION ELEVEN - Showrunner/Creator/Writer: Patrick Somerville | Based on the novel by Emily St. John Mandel
SQUID GAME - Showrunner/Creator/Writer: Hwang Dong-hyuk
SUCCESSION - Showrunner/Creator/Writer: Jesse Armstrong
TED LASSO - Showrunner: Bill Lawrence
THE WHITE LOTUS - Showrunner/Creator/Writer: Mike White
What award nominated scripts inspire you? Let me know @CaroleKirsch!
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