Emmy 2026: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ lead, Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny shine
MANILA — The 2026 Emmy nominations, announced Wednesday, July 8, brought a mix of familiar favorites and surprising new names to the forefront. ‘The Pitt’ dominated with 25 nominations, while ‘Hacks’ set a record with 24 nods in its final season. Among the notable nominees are the late Rob Reiner, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Michael J. Fox, showing the awards’ wide reach from Hollywood to global pop culture.
For Filipino viewers, this year’s list feels like a family reunion. HBO Max leads all outlets with 122 nominations, including three shows vying for both best drama and best comedy. But what makes this year special is how the Emmys are celebrating stories that resonate with our own love for heartfelt drama and sharp humor.
‘Hacks’ gets a special send-off and ‘The Pitt’ grows up
Emmy voters have a soft spot for a show that knows when to say goodbye. ‘Hacks,’ the comedy about two generations of comedians, earned 24 nominations in its fifth and final season. Jean Smart, who has won best actress in a comedy for every season so far, is expected to claim a fifth trophy. Her co-star Hannah Einbinder also got a nod after breaking through last year. Co-creator Paul W. Downs received three nominations for acting, writing, and producing.
‘The Pitt,’ the emergency room drama that won big last year as a rookie, came back strong with 25 nominations. Noah Wyle is up for best actor again, and Katherine LaNasa is nominated for supporting actress. The show took four of the seven supporting actress slots and three supporting actor slots, a feat that reflects its deep bench of talent. In an era when many shows take years off between seasons, ‘The Pitt’ stayed consistent, and its dominance was helped by the absence of ‘The White Lotus’ this year.
A solid showing for Apple TV
Two new Apple TV shows made a splash. ‘Pluribus,’ from Vince Gilligan of ‘Breaking Bad’ fame, got 18 nominations, including best actress for Rhea Seehorn, who is considered the favorite. ‘Widow’s Bay,’ a horror comedy, earned 19 nods, with Matthew Rhys up for best actor. Other Apple TV shows like ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ and ‘Shrinking’ also scored acting nominations, including Harrison Ford for best supporting actor in a comedy.
Big day for Jason Bateman, Martin Short, and Quinta Brunson
Martin Short, a perennial nominee, might finally win best actor in a comedy for ‘Only Murders in the Building.’ He got three nominations total. Jason Bateman earned four nods for his work on ‘Black Rabbit’ and ‘DTF St. Louis.’ Quinta Brunson, creator and star of ‘Abbott Elementary,’ got three more nominations, keeping the show a rare bright spot for traditional broadcast networks.
Rob Reiner, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Michael J. Fox among notable nominees
The Emmys always bring unexpected stars into the mix. Rob Reiner, who passed away in December, was nominated for guest actor on ‘The Bear,’ about 50 years after winning two Emmys for ‘All in the Family.’ Michael J. Fox, who has Parkinson’s disease, got a nomination for playing a patient with the same condition on ‘Shrinking.’ Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show earned nine nominations, while Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ concert special got five, days after her marriage to Travis Kelce. Swift, a 14-time Grammy winner, could win her first Emmy since 2015.
‘Beef’ and ‘Euphoria’ are back in the mix
Netflix’s ‘Beef’ led limited series categories with 16 nominations, including nods for Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, and Charles Melton. ‘Euphoria’ returned after a long absence with seven nominations, and Zendaya got a nod for best actress in a drama for the third season.
When and where to watch the Emmys
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will air on NBC on September 14. Mariska Hargitay, star of ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,’ will host. She is also a double nominee for directing and producing the documentary ‘My Mom Jayne.’
FAQ: What you need to know about the 2026 Emmys
Which show got the most Emmy nominations in 2026?
‘The Pitt’ led all nominees with 25 nominations, followed by ‘Hacks’ with 24.
Why is Taylor Swift nominated for an Emmy?
Taylor Swift is nominated for her concert special ‘The Eras Tour — The Final Show,’ which got five nominations, including one for her as producer.
Who is hosting the 2026 Emmys?
Mariska Hargitay will host the ceremony on September 14 on NBC.
Are any Filipino or Asian stars nominated?
Youn Yuh-jung, a Korean actress, is nominated for supporting actress in a limited series for ‘Beef.’
List of Emmy nominees in top categories
Drama series
- ‘The Diplomat’
- ‘The Gilded Age’
- ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’
- ‘Paradise’
- ‘The Pitt’
- ‘Pluribus’
- ‘Slow Horses’
- ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’
Comedy series
- ‘Abbott Elementary’
- ‘The Bear’
- ‘Hacks’
- ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’
- ‘Nobody Wants This’
- ‘Only Murders in the Building’
- ‘Shrinking’
- ‘Widow’s Bay’
Limited series, anthology series or movie
- ‘All Her Fault’
- ‘The Beast in Me’
- ‘Beef’
- ‘DTF St. Louis’
- ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’
Drama actor
- Sterling K. Brown, ‘Paradise’
- Gary Oldman, ‘Slow Horses’
- Mark Ruffalo, ‘Task’
- Rufus Sewell, ‘The Diplomat’
- Noah Wyle, ‘The Pitt’
Drama actress
- Carrie Coon, ‘The Gilded Age’
- Chase Infiniti, ‘The Testaments’
- Keri Russell, ‘The Diplomat’
- Rhea Seehorn, ‘Pluribus’
- Zendaya, ‘Euphoria’
Supporting actor drama series
- Patrick Ball, ‘The Pitt’
- Billy Crudup, ‘The Morning Show’
- Shawn Hatosy, ‘The Pitt’
- Gerran Howell, ‘The Pitt’
- Jack Lowden, ‘Slow Horses’
- Tom Pelphrey, ‘Task’
- Carlos-Manuel Vesga, ‘Pluribus’
Supporting actress drama series
- Taylor Dearden, ‘The Pitt’
- Fiona Dourif, ‘The Pitt’
- Allison Janney, ‘The Diplomat’
- Katherine LaNasa, ‘The Pitt’
- Sepideh Moafi, ‘The Pitt’
- Julianne Nicholson, ‘Paradise’
- Karolina Wydra, ‘Pluribus’
Comedy actor
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, ‘Wonder Man’
- Steve Carell, ‘Rooster’
- Matthew Rhys, ‘Widow’s Bay’
- Jason Segel, ‘Shrinking’
- Martin Short, ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Comedy actress
- Quinta Brunson, ‘Abbott Elementary’
- Ayo Edebiri, ‘The Bear’
- Elle Fanning, ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’
- Lisa Kudrow, ‘The Comeback’
- Jean Smart, ‘Hacks’
Supporting actor comedy series
- Colman Domingo, ‘The Four Seasons’
- Paul W. Downs, ‘Hacks’
- Harrison Ford, ‘Shrinking’
- Nick Offerman, ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’
- Stephen Root, ‘Widow’s Bay’
- Michael Urie, ‘Shrinking’
- Tyler James Williams, ‘Abbott Elementary’
Supporting actress comedy series
- Dale Dickey, ‘Widow’s Bay’
- Hannah Einbinder, ‘Hacks’
- Janelle James, ‘Abbott Elementary’
- Kate O’Flynn, ‘Widow’s Bay’
- Michelle Pfeiffer, ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’
- Megan Stalter, ‘Hacks’
- Jessica Williams, ‘Shrinking’
Lead actor limited series, anthology series or movie
- Riz Ahmed, ‘Bait’
- Jason Bateman, ‘Black Rabbit’
- Charlie Hunnam, ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’
- Oscar Isaac, ‘Beef’
- Matthew Rhys, ‘The Beast in Me’
Lead actress limited, anthology series or movie
- Claire Danes, ‘The Beast in Me’
- Sally Field, ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
- Carey Mulligan, ‘Beef’
- Sarah Pidgeon, ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’
- Sarah Snook, ‘All Her Fault’
Supporting actor limited, anthology series or movie
- Jason Bateman, ‘DTF St. Louis’
- Richard Gadd, ‘Half Man’
- David Harbour, ‘DTF St. Louis’
- Richard Jenkins, ‘DTF St. Louis’
- Charles Melton, ‘Beef’
- Nick Offerman, ‘Death by Lightning’
Supporting actress limited, anthology series or movie
- Linda Cardellini, ‘DTF St. Louis’
- Dakota Fanning, ‘All Her Fault’
- Laurie Metcalf, ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’
- Joy Sunday, ‘DTF St. Louis’
- Youn Yuh-jung, ‘Beef’
- Constance Zimmer, ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’
Talk show
- ‘The Daily Show’
- ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
- ‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’
- ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
- ‘Saturday Night Live’
Reality competition
- ‘Dancing With the Stars’
- ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
- ‘Survivor’
- ‘Top Chef’
- ‘The Traitors’
Outstanding reality or reality program host
- RuPaul Charles, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
- Alan Cumming, ‘The Traitors’
- Kristen Kist, ‘Top Chef’
- Ariana Madix, ‘Love Island USA’
- Jeff Probst, ‘Survivor’
Animated program
- ‘Bob’s Burgers’
- ‘Rick and Morty’
- ‘The Simpsons’
- ‘Smiling Friends’
- ‘South Park’
- ‘Star Wars: Visions’
Outstanding television movie
- ‘Heads of State’
- ‘Miss You, Love You’
- ‘People We Meet on Vacation’
- ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
- ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War’
Scripted variety series
- ‘Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable...’
- ‘The Muppet Show’
- ‘Nikki Glaser: Good Girl’
- ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour — Final Show’
- ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’
Live variety special
- The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show starring Bad Bunny
- 83rd Annual Golden Globes
- 68th Annual Grammy Awards
- The Oscars
- 78th Annual Tony Awards