- Nominations for the 2026 Emmys were announced on July 8, with Mariska Hargitay set to host the ceremony on September 14.
- Last year’s big winners included The Studio for Outstanding Comedy Series and The Pitt for Outstanding Drama Series.
- Shows like The Daily Show and Saturday Night Live are among those nominated for Outstanding Variety Program at the 2026 Emmys.
The 2026 Emmys have officially commenced, with nominations being announced on Wednesday, July 8. Before the full list will be revealed by The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas and Somebody Somewhere star Jeff Hiller, the first handful of nominations were revealed live on NBC’s Today
This year’s ceremony will keep things within the NBC family, as Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay will make her Emmys hosting debut during the September 14 show. “Bringing important stories into the light has been the heartbeat of my career. It’s my great honor to host the 78th Emmy Awards — in the 100th birthday year of my beloved NBC — and celebrate this extraordinary community of storytellers,” she said in a statement
The Emmy winner continued, “Whether it’s an actor or a director, a costumer or a sound designer, we are all so privileged to take part in creating television that unites us. Regardless of how, where, or when we watch, we are together in our laughter, our tears, our love of stories — and our delighted anticipation to see what happens next.”
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Last year’s big winners included The Studio for Outstanding Comedy Series, The Pitt for Outstanding Drama Series, Seth Rogen and Jean Smart for Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Comedy, and Noah Wyle and Britt Lower for Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Comedy
Scroll down to see which shows will be up for TV’s top awards at the 2026 Emmys later this year
Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Talk Series
2026 TV Shows Not Eligible for Emmys This Year
Outstanding Variety Program
The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
Dancing With the Stars
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
The Traitors
2026 Primetime Emmys, Monday, September 14, 8/7c, NBC and streaming live on Peacock
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