Here are the 2026 Emmy nominations
Updated July 8, 202612:18 PM ETOriginally published July 8, 202611:29 AM ET
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Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller presented the nominees on Wednesday morning. Winners will be announced at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14
Watch the announcements in the video above, and check back later today for analysis from NPR pop culture critic Linda Holmes
TV Reviews
A young mom turns to OnlyFans to make ends meet in ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’
Abbott ElementaryThe BearNobody Wants ThisHacksMargo’s Got Money TroublesOnly Murders in the BuildingShrinkingWidow’s Bay
Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series
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‘Abbott Elementary’ creator Quinta Brunson finds humor and heart in the classroom
Quinta Brunson, Abbott ElementaryAyo Edebiri, The BearElle Fanning, Margo’s Got Money TroublesLisa Kudrow,The ComebackJean Smart, Hacks
Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series
Pop Culture Happy Hour
In ‘Rooster,’ Steve Carell makes some college admissions
Yahya Abdul Mateen II,Wonder ManSteve Carell, RoosterMatthew Rhys, Widow’s BayJason Segel,ShrinkingMartin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series
Television
‘I love transforming’: Nick Offerman goes from Pawnee to pro wrestler
Colman Domingo, The Four SeasonsPaul W. Downs, HacksNick Offerman, Margo’s Got Money TroublesStephen Root, Widow’s BayMichael Urie, ShrinkingTyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series
Television
Comic Hannah Einbinder on ‘Hacks,’ cheerleading and laughs as a love language
Dale Dickey, Widow’s BayHannah Einbinder, HacksJanelle James, Abbott ElementaryKate O’Flynn, Widow’s BayMichelle Pfeiffer,Margo’s Got Money TroublesMegan Stalter, HacksJessica Williams, Shrinking
Outstanding drama series
Pop Culture Happy Hour
In ‘Pluribus,’ isolation is the price of a frictionless life
The DiplomatThe Gilded AgeA Knight of the Seven KingdomsParadiseThe PittPluribusSlow HorsesYour Friends and Neighbors
Outstanding lead actor in a drama series
Television
After years of avoiding the ER, Noah Wyle feels ‘right at home’ in ‘The Pitt’
Sterling K. Brown, ParadiseGary Oldman, Slow HorsesMark Ruffalo, TaskRufus Sewell, The DiplomatNoah Wyle, The Pitt
Outstanding lead actress in a drama series
Television
After ‘Felicity’ and a stint as a spy, Keri Russell embraces her new ‘Diplomat’ role
Carrie Coon, The Gilded AgeChase Infiniti,The TestamentsKeri Russell, The DiplomatRhea Seahorn, PluribusZendaya,Euphoria
Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series
Television
From ‘Almost Famous’ to definitely famous, Billy Crudup is enjoying his new TV roles
Patrick Ball, The PittBilly Crudup, The Morning ShowShawn Hatosy,The PittGerran Howell, The PittJack Lowden, Slow HorsesTom Pelphrey, TaskCarlos Manuel-Vesga, Pluribus
Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series
Movie Interviews
Actress Taylor Dearden talks about portraying neurodivergence on ‘The Pitt’
Actress Taylor Dearden talks about portraying neurodivergence on ‘The Pitt’
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Taylor Dearden, The PittFiona Dourif, The PittAllison Janney,The DiplomatKatherine LaNasa, The PittSepideh Moafi, The PittJulianne Nicholson, ParadiseKarolina Wydra,Pluribus
Outstanding limited or anthology series
Pop Culture Happy Hour
‘Love Story’ navigates the complex Kennedy mythology
All Her FaultThe Beast In MeBeefDTF St. LouisLove Story
Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie
Movies
In ‘The Beast in Me’, a new neighbor becomes the wrong kind of muse
In ‘The Beast in Me’, a new neighbor becomes the wrong kind of muse
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Claire Danes, The Beast In MeSally Field,Remarkably Bright CreaturesCarey Mulligan,BeefSarah Pidgeon, Love StorySarah Snook,All Her Fault
Outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie
Fresh Air
Riz Ahmed is chasing acceptance in ‘Bait’
Riz Ahmed, BaitJason Bateman,Black RabbitCharlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein StoryOscar Isaac,BeefMatthew Rhys,The Beast In Me
Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie
TV Reviews
A child disappears from a playdate and it’s ‘All Her Fault’ in this gripping TV series
Linda Cardellini,DTF St. LouisDakota Fanning,All Her FaultLaurie Metcalf,Monster: The Ed Gein StoryJoy Sunday,DTF St. LouisYoun Yuh-jung, BeefConstance Zimmer, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie
Television
‘Baby Reindeer’ creator Richard Gadd on his new show ‘Half Man’ and toxic masculinity
Jason Bateman, DTF St. LouisRichard Gadd, Half ManDavid Harbour,DTF St. LouisRichard Jenkins, DTF St. LouisCharles Melton, BeefNick Offerman, Death by Lightning
Outstanding reality competition program
Pop Culture Happy Hour
Every season of ‘Survivor,’ ranked worst to best, by NPR’s resident superfan
Dancing With the StarsRuPaul’s Drag RaceSurvivorTop ChefThe Traitors
Outstanding variety series
For 20 years, Stephen Colbert distinguished truth from truthiness
The Daily ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!Last Week Tonight With John OliverThe Late Show With Stephen ColbertSaturday Night Live
Winners will be announced at the 78th Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by Mariska Hargitay on Monday, Sept. 14 in Los Angeles
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