The nominations for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards were announced today, with HBO leading the pack thanks to the success of the series “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 show in its final season, surpassing the previous record held by “Schitt’s Creek.”
Apple TV also had a strong showing with its dark comedy “Widow’s Bay” earning 19 nominations and its post-apocalyptic series “Pluribus” securing 16 nods. However, the Canadian show “Heated Rivalry,” which airs on Crave in Canada, did not receive any Emmy nominations due to the show being produced and financed solely by Canadian companies.
Despite this, Connor Storrie, a co-lead in “Heated Rivalry,” received a nomination for his appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” The nominations were revealed by previous Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller at the Wolf Theatre in Los Angeles. The awards ceremony is set to take place on Sept. 14 and will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay from “Law & Order: SVU.”
Additionally, this year’s Emmys will introduce a new “legacy award” to honor programs that have had a significant and enduring impact on audiences, culture, and the industry. This marks the first new Emmy category in almost two decades.
The nominations span various categories including Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, Best Limited or Anthology Series, and individual acting categories. For a complete list of nominees, visit the official Emmys website.