HBO's "Game of Thrones" became the most decorated drama series in TV history on Saturday when it took home nine Emmy wins at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys (the behind-the-scenes awards) — leaving the show's tally at 35 total wins.
On Sunday, at the Primetime Emmy Awards show, "Game of Thrones" has the potential to move even further up the all-time Emmy list, as it still has eight nominations in play.
And with two more seasons to go, the HBO mega-hit has the chance to do some real damage to the Emmy rankings in the coming years. In a list dominated by comedies with extensive runs, it could eventually become the most Emmy-winning show ever.
Here are the top 10 shows with the most Emmy wins ranked:
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10. "Modern Family"— 22 wins and 77 nominations
ABC's hit sitcom "Modern Family" won the Emmy for outstanding comedy series in each of its first five seasons. This year, the show has received four nominations, including one for outstanding supporting actor for Ty Burrell, which he has previously won twice.
9. "ER"— 23 wins and 124 nominations
NBC's medical drama ran for 15 seasons (and helped make George Clooney famous). In 1996, it won the Emmy for outstanding drama series. The majority of its Emmy wins are for technical awards, such as sound mixing, sound editing, and graphic design, but it also boasts the most nominations of any drama series in TV history.
8. "The West Wing"— 26 wins and 95 nominations
Aaron Sorkin's NBC serial political drama explored the Oval Office controversies of a fictional president and won the Emmy for outstanding drama series four consecutive times between 2000 and 2003. Sorkin won an Emmy for outstanding writing in the show's first season, but he lost his four other nominations in the field.
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