The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards nominees were announced today, with HBO leading the pack thanks to the success of “The Pitt.” The medical drama starring Noah Wyle received 25 nominations, while HBO’s “Hacks” followed closely with 24 nods. Notably, “Hacks” set a new record for the most Emmy nominations for a comedy in its final season, surpassing the previous record held by “Schitt’s Creek” with 18 nominations.
Apple TV also enjoyed success with two of its shows. The dark comedy “Widow’s Bay” secured 19 nominations, and the post-apocalyptic series “Pluribus” received 16 nominations. However, “Heated Rivalry,” which airs in Canada on Crave like “The Pitt” and “Hacks,” did not receive any Emmy nominations due to being solely produced and financed by Canadian companies, which did not meet the Primetime Emmys’ eligibility criteria for foreign productions.
Despite this, Connor Storrie, a co-lead in “Heated Rivalry,” received a nomination for his appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” The nominations were announced by previous Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas (“The Bear”) and Jeff Hiller (“Somebody Somewhere,” “Widow’s Bay”) at the Wolf Theatre in Los Angeles. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 14, with Mariska Hargitay from “Law & Order: SVU” hosting—marking the first time a woman has hosted the show in 15 years.
This year, the Emmys will introduce a new “legacy award” to honor programs that have had a profound and lasting impact on audiences and remain relevant to society, culture, and the industry. It is the first new Emmy category in almost two decades.
Here is a list of some of the nominees across various categories:
– Best Drama Series
– Best Comedy Series
– Best Limited or Anthology Series
– Lead Actor and Actress in Drama, Comedy, and Limited Series
– Supporting Actor and Actress in Drama, Comedy, and Limited Series
– Guest Actor and Actress in Drama and Comedy
– Outstanding Variety Series
– Outstanding Reality Competition Program
For a full list of all nominees in each category, you can visit the Emmys website.