The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced, with “The Pitt” leading this year’s race. The medical drama secured 25 nominations, making it the most nominated series of the awards.
Meanwhile, the final season of “Hacks” followed closely with 24 nominations. The comedy also achieved a new milestone by setting a record for nominations in its category.
This year’s nominations feature strong competition across drama, comedy, limited series, acting, directing, and writing categories. As a result, several streaming platforms are competing for television’s highest honors.
‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Lead the Race
“The Pitt” emerged as the biggest success in this year’s nominations. Its impressive performance reflects widespread recognition across multiple categories.
On the other hand, “Hacks” continued its remarkable awards run. The comedy earned 24 nominations and strengthened its reputation as one of television’s most successful series.
Moreover, streaming platforms dominate nearly every major category. HBO Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Hulu, ABC, and FX all secured multiple nominations.
Outstanding Drama Series Nominees
The nominees for Outstanding Drama Series are:
- “The Diplomat”
- “The Gilded Age”
- “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”
- “Paradise”
- “The Pitt”
- “Pluribus”
- “Slow Horses”
- “Your Friends & Neighbors”
These series will compete for one of the ceremony’s most prestigious awards.
Outstanding Comedy Series Nominees
The Outstanding Comedy Series category includes:
- “Abbott Elementary”
- “The Bear”
- “Hacks”
- “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
- “Nobody Wants This”
- “Only Murders in the Building”
- “Shrinking”
- “Widow’s Bay”
Notably, “Hacks” enters the competition with the highest number of overall nominations among comedy series.
Limited Series and Television Movie Categories
The nominees for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series are:
- “All Her Fault”
- “The Beast in Me”
- “Beef”
- “DTF St. Louis”
- “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette”
Meanwhile, the Outstanding Television Movie nominees include:
- “Heads of State”
- “Miss You, Love You”
- “People We Meet on Vacation”
- “Remarkably Bright Creatures”
- “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War”
Reality and Variety Programs
The nominees for Outstanding Reality Competition Program are:
- “Dancing with the Stars”
- “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
- “Survivor”
- “Top Chef”
- “The Traitors”
For Outstanding Variety Series, the nominees are:
- “The Daily Show”
- “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
- “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”
- “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
- “Saturday Night Live”
Additionally, the awards recognize both live and prerecorded variety specials.
Lead Acting Nominees
The Lead Actress in a Drama Series nominees include:
- Carrie Coon
- Chase Infiniti
- Keri Russell
- Rhea Seehorn
- Zendaya
Meanwhile, the Lead Actor in a Drama Series nominees are:
- Sterling K. Brown
- Gary Oldman
- Mark Ruffalo
- Rufus Sewell
- Noah Wyle
In the comedy categories, nominees include:
Lead Actress
- Quinta Brunson
- Ayo Edebiri
- Elle Fanning
- Lisa Kudrow
- Jean Smart
Lead Actor
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
- Steve Carell
- Matthew Rhys
- Jason Segel
- Martin Short
Limited Series Acting Categories
The Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie nominees are:
- Claire Danes
- Sally Field
- Carey Mulligan
- Sarah Pidgeon
- Sarah Snook
The Lead Actor nominees include:
- Riz Ahmed
- Jason Bateman
- Charlie Hunnam
- Oscar Isaac
- Matthew Rhys
Supporting and Guest Performance Categories
This year’s supporting acting categories feature performers from several acclaimed productions, including “The Pitt,” “Hacks,” “Shrinking,” “Paradise,” “The Diplomat,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Beef,” and “DTF St. Louis.”
Similarly, the guest acting categories recognize standout appearances by acclaimed performers such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael J. Fox, Bradley Whitford, Colman Domingo, Jonathan Pryce, Laurie Metcalf, and Shailene Woodley.
Directing and Writing Awards
The directing categories feature nominees from drama, comedy, and limited series productions.
Likewise, the writing awards recognize creators behind series including “The Pitt,” “Pluribus,” “Slow Horses,” “Task,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Hacks,” “Widow’s Bay,” “Beef,” “DTF St. Louis,” and “The Beast in Me.”
These creative categories often play a significant role in determining overall awards momentum.
Strong Competition Across Television
The Emmy Awards 2026 nominations highlight another highly competitive year for television. While “The Pitt” leads with 25 nominations, “Hacks” remains close behind with 24.
Furthermore, streaming platforms continue to dominate the nominations, reflecting their growing influence across drama, comedy, limited series, and creative categories. With so many acclaimed productions in contention, the upcoming Emmy Awards promise an intense battle for television’s highest honors.
