Quiet on set—the 2026 Emmy nominations are here.
While the hopefuls for TV’s biggest night—set to air Sept. 14 on NBC and Peacock—will be announced on July 8 by The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas and Widow’s Bay’s Jeff Hiller at 11:30 a.m. ET, Today kicked off the day by sharing two categories on Instagram.
Ahead of nomination day, there were a few series predicted to lead the pack, including Hacks. But while the comedy series starring Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs and Meg Stalter has dominated the Emmys since its 2021 premiere, this year will mark its last appearance at the award show as 2026 saw the release of the fifth and final season. (Maybe now anyone nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy will stand a chance, with Smart having won the category four years running.)
Other shows that were expected to pull nomination numbers were season two of The Pitt as well as Apple TV’s new series Widow’s Bay and Pluribus.
