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on every major network and, therefore, is not designated with one below. After four nominations during its first seven seasons, ''

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''. In addition to winning its third consecutive trophy for Outstanding Drama Series, ''The West Wing'' achieved a milestone when it became the third series (all dramas) to gain nine acting nominations for its main cast members. This tied the mark set by ''

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. ''The West Wing'' also set a record with twelve total acting nominations when including the guest category, a category that existed for ''L.A. Law'', but was not available for ''Hill Street Blues'' during its second season (1981–82) of nine acting nominations. Overall, ''The West Wing'' led all series in major nominations and wins with thirteen and four. In addition,

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joined an exclusive club of actors that have won two awards in one ceremony for different roles. Furthermore,

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Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold:Emmys.com list of 2002 Nominees & Winners
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Programs

Acting

Lead performances

Supporting performances

Guest performances

Directing

Writing

Most major nominations

;By network "Major" constitutes the categories listed above: Program, Acting, Directing, and Writing. Does not include the technical categories. * NBC – 47 * HBO – 38 * CBS – 17 * Fox – 12 ;By program * ''The West Wing'' (NBC) – 13 * ''Six Feet Under'' (HBO) – 11 * ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' (CBS) – 9 * ''Sex and the City'' (HBO) / ''Will & Grace'' (NBC) – 7 * ''The Gathering Storm'' (HBO) – 6

Most major awards

;By network * NBC – 10 * HBO – 8 * CBS – 4 * Fox – 3 ;By program * ''The West Wing'' (NBC) – 4 * ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' (CBS) / ''The Gathering Storm'' (HBO) – 3 ;Notes

In Memoriam

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* James Gregory *

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* Dave Wilson * Matt Robinson Jr. *

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References

External links

Emmys.com list of 2002 Nominees & Winners
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