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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

Every winner and nominee of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series since 1959, newest first.

2026🏆 WinnerHiro MuraiHiro MuraiWelcome to Widow's Bay!
Hiro Murai
🏆 WinnerHiro MuraiWelcome to Widow's Bay!

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2025🏆 WinnerEvan GoldbergEvan GoldbergThe StudioThe Studio
Evan Goldberg
🏆 WinnerEvan GoldbergThe Studio (2025)
The Studio

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2024🏆 WinnerChristopher StorerChristopher StorerReview
Christopher Storer
🏆 WinnerChristopher StorerReview

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2020🏆 WinnerAndrew CividinoAndrew CividinoSchitt's CreekSchitt's Creek
Andrew Cividino
🏆 WinnerAndrew Cividino, Dan LevySchitt's Creek (2015)
Schitt's Creek

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2019🏆 WinnerHarry BradbeerHarry BradbeerFleabagFleabag
Harry Bradbeer
🏆 WinnerHarry BradbeerFleabag (2016)
Fleabag

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2018🏆 WinnerAmy Sherman-PalladinoAmy Sherman-PalladinoThe Marvelous Mrs. MaiselThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Amy Sherman-Palladino
🏆 WinnerAmy Sherman-PalladinoThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

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2017🏆 WinnerDonald GloverDonald GloverAtlantaAtlanta
Donald Glover
🏆 WinnerDonald GloverAtlanta (2016)
Atlanta

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2016🏆 WinnerJoey SolowayJoey SolowayTransparentTransparent
Joey Soloway
🏆 WinnerJoey SolowayTransparent (2014)
Transparent

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2015🏆 WinnerJoey SolowayJoey SolowayTransparentTransparent1 nominee
Joey Soloway
🏆 WinnerJoey SolowayTransparent (2014)
Transparent

Nominees (1)

Louis C.K.LouieLouis C.K.LouieNominee

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2014🏆 WinnerGail MancusoGail MancusoModern FamilyModern Family2 nominees
Gail Mancuso
🏆 WinnerGail MancusoModern Family (2009)
Modern Family

Nominees (2)

Iain B. MacDonaldEpisodesIain B. MacDonaldEpisodesNominee
Louis C.K.LouieLouis C.K.LouieNominee

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2013🏆 WinnerGail MancusoGail MancusoModern FamilyModern Family1 nominee
Gail Mancuso
🏆 WinnerGail MancusoModern Family (2009)
Modern Family

Nominees (1)

Louis C.K.LouieLouis C.K.LouieNominee

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2012🏆 WinnerSteven LevitanSteven LevitanModern FamilyModern Family2 nominees
Steven Levitan
🏆 WinnerSteven LevitanModern Family (2009)
Modern Family

Nominees (2)

Louis C.K.LouieLouis C.K.LouieNominee
New GirlNew GirlNominee

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2011🏆 WinnerMichael SpillerModern FamilyModern Family1 nominee
🏆 WinnerMichael SpillerModern Family (2009)
Modern Family

Nominees (1)

How I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your MotherNominee

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2010🏆 WinnerRyan MurphyRyan MurphyGleeGlee
Ryan Murphy
🏆 WinnerRyan MurphyGlee (2009)
Glee

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2009🏆 WinnerJeffrey BlitzJeffrey BlitzThe OfficeThe Office1 nominee
Jeffrey Blitz
🏆 WinnerJeffrey BlitzThe Office (2005)
The Office

Nominees (1)

Todd Holland30 RockTodd Holland30 RockNominee

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2008🏆 WinnerBarry SonnenfeldBarry SonnenfeldPushing DaisiesPushing Daisies
Barry Sonnenfeld
🏆 WinnerBarry SonnenfeldPushing Daisies (2007)
Pushing Daisies

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2007🏆 WinnerRichard ShepardRichard ShepardUgly BettyUgly Betty1 nominee
Richard Shepard
🏆 WinnerRichard ShepardUgly Betty (2006)
Ugly Betty

Nominees (1)

ScrubsScrubsNominee

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2006🏆 WinnerMarc BucklandMy Name Is EarlMy Name Is Earl2 nominees
🏆 WinnerMarc BucklandMy Name Is Earl (2005)
My Name Is Earl

Nominees (2)

WeedsWeedsNominee
Michael Patrick KingThe ComebackMichael Patrick KingThe ComebackNominee

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2005🏆 WinnerCharles McDougallCharles McDougallDesperate HousewivesDesperate Housewives1 nominee
Charles McDougall
🏆 WinnerCharles McDougallDesperate Housewives (2004)
Desperate Housewives

Nominees (1)

MonkMonkNominee

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2004🏆 WinnerAnthony RussoAnthony RussoArrested DevelopmentArrested Development
Anthony Russo
🏆 WinnerAnthony Russo, Russo brothersArrested Development (2003)
Arrested Development

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2003🏆 WinnerRobert B. WeideRobert B. WeideCurb Your EnthusiasmCurb Your Enthusiasm
Robert B. Weide
🏆 WinnerRobert B. WeideCurb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
Curb Your Enthusiasm

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2002🏆 WinnerMichael Patrick KingMichael Patrick KingSex and the CitySex and the City1 nominee
Michael Patrick King
🏆 WinnerMichael Patrick KingSex and the City (1998)
Sex and the City

Nominees (1)

ScrubsScrubsNominee

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2001🏆 WinnerTodd HollandTodd HollandMalcolm in the MiddleMalcolm in the Middle1 nominee
Todd Holland
🏆 WinnerTodd HollandMalcolm in the Middle (2000)
Malcolm in the Middle

Nominees (1)

Charles McDougallSex and the CityCharles McDougallSex and the CityNominee

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2000🏆 WinnerTodd HollandTodd HollandMalcolm in the MiddleMalcolm in the Middle2 nominees
Todd Holland
🏆 WinnerTodd HollandMalcolm in the Middle (2000)
Malcolm in the Middle

Nominees (2)

Ally McBealAlly McBealNominee
FriendsFriendsNominee

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1999🏆 WinnerThomas SchlammeThomas SchlammeSports NightSports Night2 nominees
Thomas Schlamme
🏆 WinnerThomas SchlammeSports Night (1998)
Sports Night

Nominees (2)

Ally McBealAlly McBealNominee
FriendsFriendsNominee

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1998🏆 WinnerTodd HollandTodd HollandThe Larry Sanders ShowThe Larry Sanders Show1 nominee
Todd Holland
🏆 WinnerTodd HollandThe Larry Sanders Show (1992)
The Larry Sanders Show

Nominees (1)

Ally McBealAlly McBealNominee

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1997Todd HollandTodd HollandThe Larry Sanders ShowThe Larry Sanders Show1 nominee

Nominees (1)

Todd HollandThe Larry Sanders ShowTodd HollandThe Larry Sanders ShowNominee

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1996🏆 WinnerMichael LembeckMichael LembeckFriendsFriends1 nominee
Michael Lembeck
🏆 WinnerMichael LembeckFriends (1994)
Friends

Nominees (1)

Todd HollandThe Larry Sanders ShowTodd HollandThe Larry Sanders ShowNominee

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1995Todd HollandTodd HollandThe Larry Sanders ShowThe Larry Sanders Show2 nominees

Nominees (2)

Todd HollandThe Larry Sanders ShowTodd HollandThe Larry Sanders ShowNominee
FriendsFriendsNominee

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1994🏆 WinnerJames BurrowsJames BurrowsFrasierFrasier1 nominee
James Burrows
🏆 WinnerJames BurrowsFrasier (1993)
Frasier

Nominees (1)

Todd HollandThe Larry Sanders ShowTodd HollandThe Larry Sanders ShowNominee

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1993🏆 WinnerBetty ThomasBetty ThomasDream OnDream On
Betty Thomas
🏆 WinnerBetty ThomasDream On (1990)
Dream On

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1992🏆 WinnerBarnet KellmanBarnet KellmanMurphy BrownMurphy Brown
Barnet Kellman
🏆 WinnerBarnet KellmanMurphy Brown (1988)
Murphy Brown

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1991🏆 WinnerJames BurrowsJames BurrowsCheersCheers
James Burrows
🏆 WinnerJames BurrowsCheers (1982)
Cheers

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1990🏆 WinnerMichael DinnerMichael DinnerThe Wonder YearsThe Wonder Years
Michael Dinner
🏆 WinnerMichael DinnerThe Wonder Years (1988)
The Wonder Years

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1989🏆 WinnerPeter BaldwinPeter BaldwinThe Wonder YearsThe Wonder Years
Peter Baldwin
🏆 WinnerPeter Baldwin, Steve MinerThe Wonder Years (1988)
The Wonder Years

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1988🏆 WinnerGregory HoblitGregory HoblitHooperman
Gregory Hoblit
🏆 WinnerGregory HoblitHooperman

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1987🏆 WinnerTerry HughesTerry HughesThe Golden GirlsThe Golden Girls1 nominee
Terry Hughes
🏆 WinnerTerry HughesThe Golden Girls (1985)
The Golden Girls

Nominees (1)

Family TiesFamily TiesNominee

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1986🏆 WinnerJay SandrichThe Cosby ShowThe Cosby Show
🏆 WinnerJay SandrichThe Cosby Show (1984)
The Cosby Show

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1985🏆 WinnerJay SandrichThe Cosby ShowThe Cosby Show1 nominee
🏆 WinnerJay SandrichThe Cosby Show (1984)
The Cosby Show

Nominees (1)

AliceMarc DanielsAliceNominee

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1984🏆 WinnerBill PerskyKate & AllieKate & Allie
🏆 WinnerBill PerskyKate & Allie (1984)
Kate & Allie

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1983🏆 WinnerJames BurrowsJames BurrowsCheersCheers
James Burrows
🏆 WinnerJames BurrowsCheers (1982)
Cheers

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1982🏆 WinnerAlan RafkinAlan RafkinOne Day at a TimeOne Day at a Time
Alan Rafkin
🏆 WinnerAlan RafkinOne Day at a Time (1975)
One Day at a Time

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1981🏆 WinnerJames BurrowsJames BurrowsTaxiTaxi
James Burrows
🏆 WinnerJames BurrowsTaxi (1978)
Taxi

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1980🏆 WinnerJames BurrowsJames BurrowsTaxiTaxi1 nominee
James Burrows
🏆 WinnerJames BurrowsTaxi (1978)
Taxi

Nominees (1)

Harry MorganM*A*S*HHarry MorganM*A*S*HNominee

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1979🏆 WinnerNoam PitlikNoam PitlikBarney MillerBarney Miller1 nominee
Noam Pitlik
🏆 WinnerNoam PitlikBarney Miller (1975)
Barney Miller

Nominees (1)

All in the FamilyAll in the FamilyNominee

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1978🏆 WinnerPaul BogartPaul BogartAll in the FamilyAll in the Family
Paul Bogart
🏆 WinnerPaul BogartAll in the Family (1971)
All in the Family

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1977🏆 WinnerAlan AldaAlan AldaM*A*S*HM*A*S*H1 nominee
Alan Alda
🏆 WinnerAlan AldaM*A*S*H (1972)
M*A*S*H

Nominees (1)

All in the FamilyAll in the FamilyNominee

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1976🏆 WinnerGene ReynoldsGene ReynoldsM*A*S*HM*A*S*H
Gene Reynolds
🏆 WinnerGene ReynoldsM*A*S*H (1972)
M*A*S*H

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1975🏆 WinnerGene ReynoldsGene ReynoldsM*A*S*HM*A*S*H
Gene Reynolds
🏆 WinnerGene ReynoldsM*A*S*H (1972)
M*A*S*H

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1974🏆 WinnerJackie CooperJackie CooperM*A*S*HM*A*S*H
Jackie Cooper
🏆 WinnerJackie CooperM*A*S*H (1972)
M*A*S*H

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1973🏆 WinnerJay SandrichThe Mary Tyler Moore ShowThe Mary Tyler Moore Show1 nominee
🏆 WinnerJay SandrichThe Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Nominees (1)

All in the FamilyAll in the FamilyNominee

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1972🏆 WinnerJohn RichJohn RichAll in the FamilyAll in the Family
John Rich
🏆 WinnerJohn RichAll in the Family (1971)
All in the Family

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1971🏆 WinnerJay SandrichThe Mary Tyler Moore ShowThe Mary Tyler Moore Show1 nominee
🏆 WinnerJay SandrichThe Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Nominees (1)

All in the FamilyAll in the FamilyNominee

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1970🏆 WinnerDwight HemionDwight HemionKraft Music HallKraft Music Hall
Dwight Hemion
🏆 WinnerDwight HemionKraft Music Hall (1958)
Kraft Music Hall

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1969🏆 WinnerGreg GarrisonThe Dean Martin ShowThe Dean Martin Show
🏆 WinnerGreg GarrisonThe Dean Martin Show (1965)
The Dean Martin Show

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1968🏆 WinnerBruce BilsonBruce BilsonGet SmartGet Smart1 nominee
Bruce Bilson
🏆 WinnerBruce BilsonGet Smart (1965)
Get Smart

Nominees (1)

The MonkeesThe MonkeesNominee

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1967🏆 WinnerJames FrawleyJames FrawleyThe MonkeesThe Monkees1 nominee
James Frawley
🏆 WinnerJames FrawleyThe Monkees (1966)
The Monkees

Nominees (1)

BewitchedBewitchedNominee

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1966🏆 WinnerWilliam AsherWilliam AsherBewitchedBewitched
William Asher
🏆 WinnerWilliam AsherBewitched (1964)
Bewitched

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1964🏆 WinnerJerry ParisJerry ParisThe Dick Van Dyke ShowThe Dick Van Dyke Show1 nominee
Jerry Paris
🏆 WinnerJerry ParisThe Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
The Dick Van Dyke Show

Nominees (1)

Don TaylorThe Farmer's DaughterDon TaylorThe Farmer's DaughterNominee

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1963🏆 WinnerJohn RichJohn RichThe Dick Van Dyke ShowThe Dick Van Dyke Show
John Rich
🏆 WinnerJohn RichThe Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
The Dick Van Dyke Show

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1962🏆 WinnerNat HikenCar 54, Where Are You?
🏆 WinnerNat HikenCar 54, Where Are You?

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1961🏆 WinnerSheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardThe Danny Thomas ShowThe Danny Thomas Show
Sheldon Leonard
🏆 WinnerSheldon LeonardThe Danny Thomas Show (1953)
The Danny Thomas Show

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1960🏆 WinnerBud YorkinBud YorkinThe Jack Benny ProgramThe Jack Benny Program
Bud Yorkin
🏆 WinnerBud YorkinThe Jack Benny Program (1950)
The Jack Benny Program

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1959🏆 WinnerPeter TewksburyFather Knows BestFather Knows Best
🏆 WinnerPeter TewksburyFather Knows Best (1954)
Father Knows Best

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