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The Television Academy celebrated outstanding achievements in television on Monday night at the 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony. The medical drama “The Pitt” dominated the nominations with 25 selections, followed closely by the comedy series “Hacks,” which set a record with 24 nominations for a single season. Both shows competed for top honors across multiple categories, with cast members from each production recognized for their performances.
Two emerging series made notable impressions at this year’s ceremony. “Widow’s Bay,” a darkly comedic series set on a cursed New England island, secured 19 nominations, while “Pluribus,” a post-apocalyptic science fiction drama from “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan, earned 18 nominations. The recognition marked significant achievements for both productions as they competed alongside established favorites including “Abbott Elementary,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Slow Horses,” and “The Diplomat.”
The limited series categories featured strong competition, with “Beef” and “DTF St. Louis” leading the field. Across all categories, the night celebrated diverse storytelling and performances from television’s most prominent and promising talent. Winners were announced throughout the ceremony as the industry recognized the year’s best dramatic, comedic, and limited series achievements.
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Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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