The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were announced today, with HBO leading the pack thanks to the success of “The Pitt.” Noah Wyle’s medical drama received 25 nominations, closely followed by HBO’s “Hacks” with 24 nods. “Hacks” made history by setting a new record for comedy series nominations in its final season, surpassing the previous record of 18 held by “Schitt’s Creek.”
Apple TV also made its mark with two hit shows. The dark comedy “Widow’s Bay” secured an impressive 19 nominations, while the post-apocalyptic series “Pluribus” received 16 nominations.
One notable absence from the nominations was “Heated Rivalry,” a Canadian show that aired on Crave. Due to being produced and financed solely by Canadian companies, it did not meet the Primetime Emmy’s eligibility requirements for foreign productions. However, Connor Storrie, a co-lead from the show, received a nomination for his appearance on “Saturday Night Live.”
The nominations were announced by previous Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller at the Wolf Theatre in Los Angeles. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, hosted by Mariska Hargitay from “Law & Order: SVU,” making her the first woman to host the show in 15 years.
This year’s Emmy Awards will introduce a new “legacy award” to honor programs that have had a profound and lasting impact on audiences, society, culture, and the industry. It is the first new Emmy category in almost two decades.
The nominees for various categories include:
– Best drama series
– Best comedy series
– Best limited or anthology series
– Lead actors and actresses in drama, comedy, and limited series
– Supporting actors and actresses in drama, comedy, and limited series
– Guest actors and actresses in drama and comedy
– Outstanding variety series
– Outstanding reality competition program
For a full list of nominees across all categories, you can visit the official Emmys website.
