The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were announced on July 8, 2026, with HBO Max’s “The Pitt” leading all shows with 25 nominations.
When And Where The Ceremony Will Air
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will air live on NBC and Peacock on September 14, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The show moves to a Monday slot this year because of an NFL game on NBC that same weekend, according to Deadline. yahooDeadline
Who Is Hosting This Year
The ceremony will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay, star of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” This marks the first time in 15 years that a woman has hosted the Emmys, according to Variety. CNNVariety
Top Nominated Shows
HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” topped all nominees with 25 nominations, the most of any show this year, based on reporting from CNN. The final season of “Hacks” earned 24 nominations, setting a new record for the most nominations in a single season for a comedy series, beating the previous record of 23 set by “The Bear” and matched by “The Studio,” according to Gold Derby. CNNGold Derby
Apple TV’s new horror comedy “Widow’s Bay” picked up 19 nominations, followed by sci-fi drama “Pluribus” with 18 and Netflix’s “Beef” with 16, as reported by Deadline. Deadline
| Show | Network/Platform | Nominations |
|---|---|---|
| The Pitt | HBO Max | 25 |
| Hacks | HBO Max | 24 |
| Widow’s Bay | Apple TV | 19 |
| Pluribus | Apple TV | 18 |
| Beef | Netflix | 16 |
| DTF St. Louis | HBO Max | 13 |
Outstanding Drama Series Nominees
“The Pitt” will compete against “The Diplomat,” “The Gilded Age,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” “Paradise,” “Pluribus,” “Slow Horses,” and “Your Friends & Neighbors” for the top drama prize, according to Gold Derby. Notably, “Euphoria” was left out of this category in its final season, though the show still received acting nominations, based on coverage from CNN. Gold DerbyCNN
Outstanding Comedy Series Nominees
“Hacks” is competing against “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” “Nobody Wants This,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Shrinking,” and “Widow’s Bay” for outstanding comedy series, according to Gold Derby. Jean Smart earned her fifth nomination in the lead comedy actress category for “Hacks,” having won the award four times before. Gold Derby
Lead Acting Nominees In Drama
Noah Wyle received a nomination for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role in “The Pitt,” part of three total nominations he earned this year for acting, directing, and producing on the show, according to Gold Derby. Gold Derby
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Lead Acting Nominees In Limited Series Or Movie
In the limited series categories, nominees for outstanding lead actor include Riz Ahmed for “Bait,” Jason Bateman for “Black Rabbit,” Oscar Isaac for “Beef,” Charlie Hunnam for “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” and Matthew Rhys for “The Beast in Me.” For lead actress, nominees include Claire Danes for “The Beast in Me,” Sally Field for “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” Carey Mulligan for “Beef,” and Sarah Pidgeon for “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.” IndieWireIndieWire
| Category | Notable Nominees |
|---|---|
| Lead Actor, Limited Series | Riz Ahmed, Jason Bateman, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Matthew Rhys |
| Lead Actress, Limited Series | Claire Danes, Sally Field, Carey Mulligan, Sarah Pidgeon |
Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series
Netflix’s “Beef” was the top limited series contender, earning 16 nominations total, including nods for lead actor Oscar Isaac and lead actress Carey Mulligan, based on reporting from Gold Derby. Gold Derby
Notable Snubs This Year
“The Morning Show” actor Jon Hamm did not appear on the ballot in the guest actor category due to a submission error, according to Variety. Canadian production “Heated Rivalry” was not eligible for nominations this year because it lacked a U.S. production partner, though co-lead Connor Storrie still received a nomination for his guest appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” as reported by CNN. VarietyCNN
Eligibility Window For This Year’s Awards
Nominees this year include shows that aired between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026, according to CNN. A total of 555 series were submitted across the major program categories, a decrease from 600 the previous year, based on data from Deadline. CNNDeadline
FAQ: Primetime Emmy Awards Emmy Nominations 2026
Q: When were the 2026 Emmy nominations announced?
The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on July 8, 2026, in a livestream from the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center in Los Angeles.
Q: When is the 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony?
The ceremony airs Monday, September 14, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. It moved from its usual Sunday slot due to an NFL game on NBC.
Q: Who is hosting the 2026 Emmy Awards?
“Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay is hosting — marking the first time in 15 years a woman has hosted the show.
Q: Which show received the most 2026 Emmy nominations?
HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” led all nominees with 25 nominations.
Q: Which comedy series got the most nominations this year?
“Hacks” earned 24 nominations in its final season, setting a new record for the most nods a comedy series has received in a single year.
Q: What other shows earned major nominations?
Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” followed with 19 nominations, then “Pluribus” (18), “Beef” (16), “DTF St. Louis” (13), and both “Saturday Night Live” and “Spider-Noir” with 11 apiece.
Q: Which network or platform led overall in nominations?
HBO Max topped all networks and streaming platforms with a total of 122 nominations.
Q: Were there any notable snubs this year?
“Euphoria” was left out of the Outstanding Drama Series category despite a divisive final season, though it still earned acting nominations. “Heated Rivalry” was ineligible for Emmy consideration because it was financed outside the U.S. (it remains eligible for the International Emmy Awards).
Q: What are some of the key rule changes for 2026?
The Television Academy merged talk and scripted variety into one “Outstanding Variety Series” category, now judged as a juried “area” award — meaning any nominee reaching a 90% approval threshold among voters can win, potentially resulting in multiple winners. The TV movie category was also renamed “Outstanding Movie.”
Q: Where can I see the full nominee list?
The complete list of nominees across all categories, including the Creative Arts Emmys, is available on the official Emmys website and via major entertainment outlets covering the ceremony.
