On July 19, 2007, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced their nominations for the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards. "Studio 60" was nominated in five categories. The pilot episode earned three nominations: Outstanding Directing (Thomas Schlamme), Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-camera Series, and Outstanding Casting in Dramatic Series. Both John Goodman and Eli Wallach were nominated Outstanding Guest Actor in Dramatic Series. "Studio 60" Emmy nominations surpassed several other shows, such as "Friday Night Lights" and "Dexter", which got two and three, respectively. The show also tied with "" and "24".