2026 Emmy Nominations: The Pitt Leads with 25 Nods as Hacks and Widow’s Bay Contend for Wins

The 2026 Emmys reveal The Pitt with 25 nods, Hacks and Widow’s Bay in contention. Full list of nominees and highlights.

September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — The 2026 Emmy Awards nominations have been officially released, highlighting a strong showing from several top-rated shows across acting, writing, and directing categories. Among the most nominated series is The Pitt, which received an impressive 25 nods, while newcomer Widow’s Bay also made a significant impact.

The announcement came in July, marking the start of the awards season. However, not all major titles were recognized. Zendaya was the sole nominee for best actress in a drama series, while the final season of Euphoria, created by Sam Levinson, did not receive any major recognition. Another notable snub was Heated Rivalry, a Canadian-produced hockey drama that failed to qualify due to its lack of U.S. studio involvement.

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Despite the omissions, some standout performances still found their way onto the list. Connor Storrie earned a nomination for best guest actor in a comedy series for his work on Saturday Night Live. Meanwhile, Stephen Colbert’s late-night show is up for best variety series. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will air on NBC on September 14, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, who becomes the first woman to host in 15 years.

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