Emmy Awards 2026: See the Complete Winners List — SkimNews
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- The Pitt led 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods, defending its Outstanding Drama Series title from last year and fielding acting noms for Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, Patrick Ball, Shawn Hatosy, Gerran Howell, Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, and Sepideh Moafi.
- Hacks earned 24 nominations, setting a record for the most Emmy nominations for a single season of TV comedy; Jean Smart seeks a fifth straight Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series win while Hannah Einbinder is up for Supporting Actress.
- Pluribus, Vince Gilligan's post-apocalyptic sci-fi series, scored 18 nominations, with star Rhea Seehorn earning her first acting nomination after twice losing for Better Call Saul.
- Widow's Bay broke out with 19 nominations in its debut, including acting nods for Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root, Dale Dickey, and Kate O'Flynn.
- Beef and DTF St. Louis led the Limited Series categories, with DTF St. Louis picking up multiple acting nominations including Jason Bateman, Linda Cardellini, Joy Sunday, David Harbour, and Richard Jenkins.
- Perennial favorites Only Murders in the Building, Abbott Elementary, Slow Horses, The Bear, and The Diplomat all secured nominations across major categories.
Why it matters: The Pitt enters as the defending drama champ with 25 nods but faces serious competition, while Hacks' record-setting 24 nominations and Jean Smart's bid for a fifth consecutive comedy actress win set up one of the night's most-watched races.
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