The Emmys to introduce a Legacy Show award this year. What exactly does it mean and what is eligible?
The Emmys’ major new Legacy Award explained
- The Emmys are introducing a new major honour called the Legacy Award, marking the first new significant award in nearly 20 years.
- Announced by the Television Academy, the award aims to recognise television programmes that have had a 'profound and lasting impact' and remain relevant to society, culture, and the industry.
- To be eligible, shows must have aired a minimum of 60 episodes across at least five seasons and demonstrated sustained relevance or influence.
- Examples of potentially eligible shows include Sex and the City, All in the Family, Grey's Anatomy and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
- Recipients will be selected annually by the Special Awards Committee and voted on by the Board of Governors, with the award potentially being presented at the 2026 Emmys.