78th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2026, 'The Pit' won Best Drama Series and 'Widows Bay' won Best Comedy Series, while Noah Wyle, Rhea Seehorn, Jean Smart, and Matthew Rhys were honored for outstanding acting. The event was held on September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
78th Primetime Emmy Awards (2026)
78th Primetime Emmy Awards (2026) date
September 14, 2026
Time
8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Host
Mariska Hargitay
Location
Peacock Theater, Los Angeles, California
Emmys 2026 winners Series Winners
Outstanding Drama Series
The Pitt
HBO Max
Outstanding Comedy Series
Widow’s Bay
(Apple TV
Outstanding Limited/Anthology Series
Anthology Series
DTF: St. Loui
Emmy Awards- Acting Awards
Lead Actor
Drama: Noah Wyle
The Pitt
Lead Actress
Drama: Rhea
Pluribus
Lead Actor
Comedy: Matthew Rhys
Widow’s Bay
Lead Actress
Comedy: Jean Smart
Hacks
Lead Actor
Limited Series- Matthew Rhys
The Beast in Me
Lead Actress
Limited Series: Sally Field
Remarkably Bright Creatures
2026 Emmy Winners Supporting Categories
Comedy Supporting Actor
Stephen Root
Widow’s Bay
Comedy Supporting Actress
Kate O’Flynn
Widow’s Bay
Drama Supporting Actress
Allison Janney
The Diplomat
Drama Supporting Actor
Patrick Ball
The Pitt
2026 Emmys Special Awards
Outstanding Variety Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Bob Hope Humanitarian Award
Michael J. Fox
Emmys Platform
Apple TV
89 nominations, boosted by Widow’s Bay and Pluribus
HBO Max
122 nominations, led by The Pitt
Netflix
111 nominations
most-awarded comedy in Emmy history,Widow’s Bay set a record with 14 Emmy wins. all-time performer record Jean Smart tied.Matthew Rhys achieved a rare double win. Noah Wyle continued his streak, winning back-to-back Lead Actor in Drama.
