In 2016 , the sixth season received the most nominations for the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards ( 23 ) . It won for Outstanding Drama Series , Outstanding Directing ( " Battle of the Bastards " ) , Outstanding Writing ( " Battle of the Bastards " ) , and nine Creative Arts Emmys . Nominations included Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series ( Dinklage and Kit Harington ) , Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series ( Clarke , Headey and Maisie Williams ) , Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series ( Max von Sydow ) and Outstanding Directing ( " The Door " )
68th Primetime Emmy Awards
68th Primetime Emmy Awards
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