In the battle for glory at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, two leading contenders have emerged: the powerful feudal lords of 17th century Japan and the beleaguered cooks of a modern-day Chicago restaurant.

Either way, FX may rack up several statuettes tonight, between "The Bear" and "Shōgun," while crowd favorites like ABC's "Abbott Elementary" and "Only Murders in the Building" on Hulu return for another swing at Emmy wins.

The three-hour telecast from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles kicks off at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on ABC. If you’re not able to follow along live, you can stream the ceremony tomorrow on Hulu. (ABC and Hulu are both units of Disney.)

Who Will Win: 'The Bear' or 'Shōgun'?

Don’t bet against FX tonight. The cable network cruises into the show with the two leading contenders: ‘‘Shōgun” (25 nominations) and the “The Bear” (23 nominations).

‘‘Shōgun,” a lavish drama about feudal lords in 17th century Japan, looks like a lock for the best drama series prize. FX would score its first-ever victory in that category.

“The Bear,” a dark comedy about cooks trying to revitalize a Chicago sandwich shop, nabbed the best comedy series award at the previous Emmys. It’s widely expected to do so again.

FX boasts four other shows in contention tonight: “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” “What We Do in the Shadows,” “Reservation Dogs” and the fifth installment of “Fargo.”

Red Carpet Highlights

Before television’s biggest night gets underway, nominees, presenters and the hosts are set to walk the red carpet ahead of the 2024 Emmys.

ABC’s On the Red Carpet is streaming an Emmys preshow starting at 3 p.m. PT on Sunday before the ceremony, co-hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, kicks off live on ABC from 8-11 p.m. ET/5-8 p.m. PT.

On the red carpet, "Shōgun's" Anna Sawai briefly discussed her career before she got into acting — as a member of the Japanese (or J-pop) group Faky. The first-time Emmy nominee said she likely won't get back into music but said she'd love to meld her singing and acting careers in the future.

Key Moments From the Ceremony

Eugene and Dan Levy, the father-son duo behind “Schitt's Creek” and the co-emcees of the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, opened the show with a lively monologue. The younger Levy said he was excited to co-host “broadcast TV's biggest night for honoring movie stars on streaming services.” (This year's acting contenders include Oscar winners like Meryl Streep and Robert Downey Jr.)

The co-hosts paid tribute to the night's leading nominees: “Shōgun” (25 nominations) and “The Bear” (23 nominations). “I love the show,” Eugene Levy said, referring to the “The Bear.” Then he added: “I know some of you might be expecting us to make a joke about whether 'The Bear' is really a comedy. but in the true spirit of 'The Bear,' we will not be making any jokes.”

Who's Taking Home the Hardware?

Liza Colón-Zayas won her first Emmy tonight for her role as Tina Marrero on the hit show "The Bear." It was Colón-Zayas' first time to be nominated for an Emmy. She told the audience that she had not prepared a speech because she thought she wouldn't win. But despite not having something planned, Colón-Zayas gave a heartfelt speech in which she thanked comedy legends who came before her, like Carol Burnett, who was in the audience.

Then she spoke about the importance of voting in the presidential election, saying, "And to all the Latinas who are looking at me, keep believing and vote. Vote for your rights.”

Jeremy Allen White was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series twice in a row for his role as Carmy on "The Bear," and he won both times. He said he is "so lucky and grateful" for this show, and he called out his "beautiful cast," adding, "I want us to be in each other's lives forever." "This show has changed my life it has instilled a faith that ... change is possible," he said accepting his Emmy.

After losing to Sarah Snook of “Succession” in January for her performance in the penultimate season of “The Crown,” Elizabeth Debicki finally has her Emmy. "I didn't write anything down,” she said in her acceptance speech. “I'm very superstitious." She took over the role of Princess Diana from Emma Corrin, who set a high bar for playing one of history's most iconic figures and nailing her distinctive accent. Debicki continued Corrin's expert trajectory as the series transitioned to Diana's later years and shocking death.

"Playing this unparalleled, incredible human being has been my great privilege. It has been a gift,” Debicki said of the role.

Candice Bergen presented the best lead actress in a comedy prize to “Hacks” star Jean Smart. But first she took viewers on a stroll down memory lane — all the way back to 1992, when then-Vice President Dan Quayle disparaged her small-screen alter ego, Murphy Brown, for choosing to become a single mother.

Quayle, a Republican, accused CBS' “Murphy Brown” and Bergen of “mocking the importance of fathers by bearing a child alone and calling it just another lifestyle choice.” Bergen joked about that sociopolitical flashpoint, quipping: “Oh, far how we've come.”

“Today, a Republican candidate for vice president would never attack a woman for having kids,” Bergen said — an apparent reference to Sen. JD, Vance, R-Ohio, Donald Trump's running mate, who referred to women without kids, including Vice President Kamala Harris, as “childless cat ladies.”

A Night to Remember

The Emmys are always a night to remember, filled with laughter, tears, and heartwarming moments. This year is no exception, with some of the biggest names in television vying for the coveted golden statues. We'll be watching closely to see who takes home the biggest prizes!

Stay tuned for more updates and analysis from the Emmys!