The Television Academy has unveiled the nominees for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, with HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt emerging as the most-nominated programme after securing 25 nods.
The nominations, announced in Los Angeles on Wednesday, recognise television programmes aired during the eligibility period from 1 June 2025 to 31 May, 2026. Actors Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear) and Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere), alongside Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego, revealed the nominees.
Comedy series Hacks followed closely with 24 nominations, setting a record for the most nominations received by a comedy series in a single year. Apple TV+’s newcomer Widow’s Bay earned 19 nominations, while Pluribus received 18 and Beef collected 16.
Overall, HBO Max dominated this year’s nominations with approximately 122 nods across its programming, ahead of Netflix with about 111 and Apple TV+ with roughly 87.
“This year’s nominees represent the extraordinary creativity and artistry that make television such a dynamic form of entertainment. The breadth of work recognised this year, from intimate character-driven comedies and satires to fantasy, thrillers, and costume dramas, demonstrates that great storytelling knows no bounds. We’re proud to celebrate the artists and craftspeople behind these remarkable achievements, and look forward to honouring them at the Emmys this September,” Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego stated.
