Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series


The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series is an award presented to the best sketch comedy-driven variety show of the year. The award goes to the producers of the series.

History

In 2015, Outstanding Variety Series was separated into two categories – Outstanding Variety Talk Series and Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.
In 2023, the category was renamed Outstanding Scripted Variety Series.

Programs with multiple wins

Totals include wins for Outstanding Variety Series.
;9 winsLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
;8 wins

Programs with multiple nominations

Totals include nominations for Outstanding Variety Series.
;29 nominationsSaturday Night Live
;10 nominationsLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
;6 nominationsDrunk History
;4 nominationsPortlandia
;3 nominationsA Black Lady Sketch ShowDocumentary Now!
;2 nominationsAt Home with Amy SedarisI Love You, America with Sarah SilvermanInside Amy SchumerKey & Peele

Total awards by network