The 52nd Primetime Emmy Awards were held on Sunday, September 10, 2000. The ceremony was hosted by Garry Shandling and was broadcast on ABC. Networks Bravo and The WB received their first major nominations; this remains the only year in which a series from the latter or its descendants received a major nomination. The nominations were announced on July 20, 2000.

Garry Emmanuel Shandling was an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer.