Liza Colón-Zayas (“The Bear”) and Jeff Hiller (“Widow’s Bay”), who have both won Emmy Awards for their work, announced the nominations Wednesday morning at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center.The Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star Mariska Hargitay, is set to air on Sept. 14 on NBC and Peacock. She is the first woman to host the show in 15 years.“The Pitt” and “Hacks” dominated the drama and comedy categories.“The Pitt,” HBO’s hit medical drama starring Noah Wyle, nabbed 25 nominations.The final season of “Hacks,” HBO’s phenomenal comedy starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, earned 24 nominations and beat out a record previously set by “Schitt’s Creek,” becoming the most-nominated comedy in its final installment.Some nominations surprised us with delight: Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II nabbed a nom for “Wonder Man.” Others felt like huge snubs: “Industry” and “It: Welcome to Derry” didn’t receive any nominations. In this post, HuffPost digs into all the snubs, surprises and biggest takeaways from the 2026 Emmy nominations. Stay tuned for updates.Rob Reiner Earns A Posthumous Nomination For His Cameo Role In ‘The Bear’The late Rob Reiner is getting his flowers from the Television Academy.On Wednesday, the actor and beloved director was nominated for his short but memorable stint in Season 4 of “The Bear,” where he played restaurant consultant Albert Schnurr. This marks his first Emmy nomination for acting in over 40 years, as his last nod (and win) came from his turn as Michael “Meathead” Stivic in the iconic ‘70s sitcom “All in the Family.”As “The Bear” viewers may remember, Reiner’s character served as a mentor to line cook Ebraheim (Edwin Lee Gibson), guiding him through the process of turning the Original Beef window into a franchise business.Reiner’s character doesn’t physically appear in the kitchen drama’s fifth and final season — which premiered last month — but the show still acknowledges him with a subtle, sweet homage in the series finale by referencing a quote from the director’s 1987 film “The Princess Bride.” This may not be Reiner’s last chance at a posthumous Emmy nomination. Before the Hollywood luminary was found stabbed to death alongside his wife, Michele Singer, in their Los Angeles home in December, he filmed a top-secret final role for the second episode of Larry David’s history sketch series, “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Happiness,” which aired on Friday on HBO. In the skit, Reiner plays George Washington in a scenario where the president of the United States announces “no man should serve more than two terms as president,” which drummed up tons of buzz for its obvious digs at President Donald Trump’s suggestion of running for a third term. The Final Season Of ‘Hacks’ Just One-Upped ‘Schitt’s Creek’ With This Emmys Record“Hacks” is going out in true winning fashion for its curtain call.The beloved HBO Max show earned 24 whopping Emmy nominations on Wednesday for its fifth and final season, including Outstanding Comedy Series. That officially surpasses the record set by “Schitt’s Creek” in its last season with 15 nods.“Hacks” now holds the title for the most Emmy nominations in a comedy’s last season.Before “Schitt’s Creek,” “30 Rock” held the esteemed record with 13 nominations for its seventh and final season in 2013. Read more below.Darrell Britt-Gibson’s Breakthrough Performance On The Final Season Of ‘Euphoria’ Should Have Earned An Emmy NominationI have a personal laundry list of complaints about the final season of “Euphoria.” But Darrell Britt-Gibson’s captivating turn as the enigmatic Bishop certainly isn’t one of them. The actor’s character is arguably one of the best parts of Season 3, simply because he kept audiences guessing through all eight episodes. Between surprisingly poisoning drug lord Laurie’s beloved bird (despite being a self-proclaimed animal lover) and being the instrumental chess piece in the finale’s biggest plot twist, Britt-Gibson deserves his props for becoming one of the best character additions to the “Euphoria” universe.He brilliantly portrayed Bishop as a quiet yet calculated figure that had everyone fooled, even his cocky boss Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje). I can’t imagine who else could’ve brought that character to life in the same fascinating way, or given him such distinct traits as Britt-Gibson has talked about in interviews. Shame on the TV Academy for not recognizing such a talent. Ayo Edebiri And Lionel Boyce’s Black-Coded Episode Of ‘The Bear’ Deserved More Love From The EmmysOf all the episodes of the fourth season of “The Bear,” “Worms” is easily the most memorable for several reasons. The first being that it was directed by Janicza Bravo (“Zola”) and written by series stars Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce. Neither is a novice TV writer, but this marks the first and only episode either has ever written for FX’s Chicago-set kitchen drama — and it’s arguably one of the best in the entire series. Mainly, in my humble opinion, because it’s one of the few that offers an in-depth, humanizing look at Sydney’s (Edebiri) life outside of the restaurant, and it does so in such a way that also highlights the ordinary beauty of Black culture and family (on a show based in a city with a large Black population that’s hardly ever shown, no less). From Syd taking down her braids while watching Whoopi Goldberg’s “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” to her all-day hair appointment with her cousin Chantel (played by the outstanding Danielle Deadwyler) to her bonding moments with Chantel’s daughter TJ (a wonderful Arion King) about feeling left out. This single episode captured all the little nuances of Black life not often seen on TV without overexplaining them. There’s a reason why Rolling Stone declared “Worms” the standout episode of Season 4. Perhaps the Emmys should’ve taken note.This ‘It’ Prequel Was One Of 2025’s Most-Talked-About Shows, But The Emmys Paid It DustIt seems the Television Academy forgot about one of 2025’s best horror series.“It: Welcome to Derry” was, hands down, one of the most talked-about shows by the tail end of 2025. I couldn’t scroll anywhere on social media without seeing a mention of Bill Skarsgård’s terrifying Pennywise the Clown or memes of the show’s oddly catchy “Smile and a Ribbon” theme song. And yet, there was virtually zero talk about the HBO horror prequel series in the months leading up to the Emmy nominations. That might make sense if the show’s Season 1 finale hadn’t scored a series-high audience across HBO and HBO Max. But it did. Plus, viewers were immediately clamoring for a second season (which has been repeatedly teased but not yet officially greenlit by the network) because they can’t get enough of this origin story that earned critical praise for impressively blending history with the supernatural. Not to mention, so many standout performances among the ensemble cast that rightfully deserve all the praise — including Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, Blake Cameron James and Skarsgård, of course. While the show only scored two technical nominations, it’s still a shame the Television Academy voters forgot to include it and its actors among this year’s main nominees. ‘Heated Rivalry’ Didn’t Get Any Emmy Nominations — Here’s Why"Heated Rivalry" was one of the most-talked about TV series of 2025, but it didn't get any Emmy nominations on Tuesday. There's a simple reason why — even if we don't like it.The series was financed by Canadian production company Bell Media and streamer Crave. There was no American involvement, aside from it being distributed by HBO Max. So it is not eligible for the Primetime Emmy Awards, according to the Television Academy.The series, which stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, centers on Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, a pair of closeted gay hockey players on rival teams. Season 2 is slated to premiere in 2027.Read more on Gold Derby.It’s the small screen’s time to shine: This year’s Emmy nominations are here!Previous winners Liza Colón-Zayas of “The Bear” and Jeff Hiller of “Somebody Somewhere” announced contenders for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Wednesday morning, where they commended all the talent the television world has the offer.See the full list below.