Countdown to 2026 Emmys: Nominations and Viewing Details Unveiled

WHO:

Variety - Cris Abrego is the chair of the TV Academy.

Variety - Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller announced the 78th Emmy nominations.

Billboard - Music stars vying for nominations include Bad Bunny, Zendaya, Selena Gomez, and Lady Gaga.

TVLine - HBO's "Hacks" stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are reigning champions in their respective categories.

WHAT:

Deadline - "Dancing With The Stars" received its first Emmy nomination in ten years for the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category.

Deadline - "Pluribus" received a total of 18 Emmy nominations.

Variety - "Widow's Bay" earned 19 Emmy nominations for its first season, making it the most nominated new show this year.

Deadline - Michael J. Fox's nomination for "Shrinking" marks his 18th career acting Emmy nomination, his first in a decade.

Deadline - Colman Domingo earned two Emmy nominations this year for his roles in "Euphoria" and "The Four Seasons."

Deadline - Elle Fanning received a Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy nomination for her role in "Margo's Got Money Troubles," joining an elite group of actors nominated for both an Oscar and an Emmy in the same year.

Deadline - Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy nomination for his role in Season 4 of FX's "The Bear," competing in the guest actor in a comedy series category.

Deadline - The Primetime Emmy Awards will air on September 14, 2026.

Deadline - Final-round voting for the Emmys will take place from August 17-26, 2026.

Deadline - "The Pitt" received a total of 18 Emmy nominations.

Deadline - "Nobody Wants This" is expected to miss out on nominations following a lackluster sophomore run.

Deadline - "The Chair Company" is anticipated to potentially receive surprise nominations.

Deadline - "Malcolm in the Middle" is being considered for nominations due to its revival on Hulu.

Deadline - The nominations for the Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program were revealed early on NBC’s Today show.

Deadline - "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" received nine Emmy nominations in its final season, the largest haul of Colbert's tenure, surpassing the previous largest haul of five nominations.

Deadline - The final season of "The Late Show" aired its series finale on May 21, retiring the franchise after 33 years.

Deadline - The nominations for the Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program will be revealed on NBC’s Today show.

Deadline - The Creative Arts Emmy Awards and Governors Gala will take place on September 5-6, 2026.

Variety - "Hacks" garnered 24 Emmy nominations for its fifth and final season, surpassing the previous record of 15 nominations set by "Schitt's Creek."

Deadline - "Widow's Bay" earned 19 Emmy nominations for its first season, making it the most nominated new show this year.

Deadline - Michael J. Fox's nomination for "Shrinking" marks his 18th career acting Emmy nomination.

Deadline - Colman Domingo earned two Emmy nominations this year for his roles in "Euphoria" and "The Four Seasons."

Deadline - Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy nomination for his role in Season 4 of FX's "The Bear," competing in the guest actor in a comedy series category.

Deadline - The nominations for the Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program will be revealed on NBC’s Today show.

Deadline - The final-round voting for the Emmys will take place from August 17-26, 2026.

Deadline - The Primetime Emmy Awards will air on September 14, 2026.

Variety - "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" received nine Emmy nominations in its final season, the largest haul of Colbert's tenure.

Variety - The final season of "The Late Show" aired its series finale on May 21, retiring the franchise after 33 years.

Deadline - The Primetime Emmy Awards will air on September 14, 2026.

Deadline - Final-round voting for the Emmys will take place from August 17-26, 2026.

Deadline - "Pluribus" received a total of 18 Emmy nominations.

NBC News - The 2026 Emmy Awards will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay.

Deadline - "Widow's Bay" is competing for the most nominations of any new show this year with a total of 19 nominations.

Deadline - The nominations for the Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program will be revealed on NBC’s Today show.

Deadline - "Dancing With The Stars" is nominated for the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category, competing against CBS’ "Survivor," Bravo’s "Top Chef," Peacock’s "The Traitors," and MTV’s "RuPaul’s Drag Race."

Deadline - "Widow's Bay" earned 19 Emmy nominations for its first season, making it the most nominated new show this year.

Deadline - Matthew Rhys received an Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series nomination for his role in "Widow's Bay."

Deadline - Michael J. Fox's nomination for "Shrinking" marks his 18th career acting Emmy nomination.

Variety - "Dancing With The Stars" received its first Emmy nomination in ten years for the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category.

Deadline - Colman Domingo earned two Emmy nominations this year for his roles in "Euphoria" and "The Four Seasons."

Variety - "Widow's Bay" received 19 nominations, marking a significant impact in its freshman season.

Deadline - Michael J. Fox's nomination for "Shrinking" is in the Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category.

Deadline - Colman Domingo earned two Emmy nominations this year for his roles in "Euphoria" and "The Four Seasons."

Variety - "Hacks" received 24 Emmy nominations for its fifth and final season, breaking the previous record of 15 nominations held by "Schitt's Creek."

Deadline - Michael J. Fox earned his 18th career acting Emmy nomination for his role in "Shrinking," marking his first nomination in a decade.

Deadline - Zendaya received her third Emmy nomination for "Euphoria," achieving a 3-for-3 sweep for her performances in the series.

Deadline - Lisa Kudrow earned her third consecutive Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy nomination for her role in "The Comeback," marking a return 20 years after her first nomination.

Deadline - "Dancing With The Stars" received its first Emmy nomination in ten years for the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category.

Variety - Elle Fanning received a Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy nomination for her role in "Margo's Got Money Troubles," joining the elite group of actors nominated for both an Oscar and an Emmy in the same year.

Variety - "Hacks" garnered 24 Emmy nominations for its fifth and final season, surpassing the previous record of 15 nominations set by "Schitt's Creek."

Variety - Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy nomination for his role in Season 4 of FX's "The Bear," competing in the guest actor in a comedy series category.

Deadline - Michael J. Fox earned his 18th career acting Emmy nomination for his multi-episode arc on Apple TV's "Shrinking," marking his first nomination in a decade.

Deadline - Zendaya received her third Emmy nomination for "Euphoria," achieving a 3-for-3 sweep for her performances in the series.

Deadline - Lisa Kudrow earned her third consecutive Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy nomination for her role in HBO's "The Comeback," marking a return 20 years after her first nomination.

Deadline - "Dancing With The Stars" received its first Emmy nomination in ten years for the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category.

TVLine - HBO Max's "Hacks" has received four previous nominations, including a win in 2024.

TVLine - "Shrinking" is expected to earn its second consecutive nomination for best comedy series.

TVLine - Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" and "Margo's Got Money Troubles" are new shows expected to make an impact in their freshman seasons.

TVLine - HBO's "The Comeback" is returning this year, with Lisa Kudrow expected to receive a nomination for best actress.

Variety - The 78th Emmy nominations were announced after months of promotional activities.

Deadline - The Television Academy revealed that nominations for Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program will be announced early.

TVLine - "Hacks" is expected to receive a nomination for best comedy series for its final season, having previously won in 2024.

TVLine - "Shrinking" is anticipated to earn its second consecutive nomination for best comedy series.

TVLine - "The Bear" is considered to be on shaky ground for nominations due to perceived downturn in quality.

WHERE:

Deadline - Nominations for the Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program will be revealed on NBC.

WHEN:

Deadline - The Creative Arts Emmy Awards and Governors Gala will take place on September 5-6, 2026.

Deadline - Final-round voting for the Emmys will take place from August 17-26, 2026.

Variety - The nominations were scheduled to be announced on Wednesday morning.

WHY:

TVLine - The anticipation for nominations is driven by the competitive nature of the Emmy awards and the performances of various shows and actors.

HOW:

Variety - The outstanding variety series category now requires nominees to achieve at least 90% of "yes" votes from Emmy voters to win.

Deadline - The nominations were revealed during an early morning segment on NBC’s Today show.

Deadline - The nominations for the Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program were revealed early on NBC’s Today show.

Deadline - The nominations for the Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program were revealed early on NBC.

Deadline - The nomination was revealed during an early morning segment on NBC’s Today show.

Deadline - The nominations for Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program will be revealed on NBC.

Variety - The Emmy nominations process involved months of For Your Consideration (FYC) screenings, panels, billboards, pop-up events, podcasts, and advertisements.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 08:06 UTC)

"Dancing With The Stars" has made a comeback with its first Emmy nomination in ten years for Outstanding Reality Competition Program, while "Widow's Bay" leads the pack with 19 nominations for its debut season, making it the most nominated new show this year. In addition, Michael J. Fox received his 18th career acting Emmy nomination for "Shrinking," marking his first in a decade, and Elle Fanning has been nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for "Margo's Got Money Troubles." The Primetime Emmy Awards are set to air on September 14, 2026, with final-round voting taking place from August 17 to August 26, 2026.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 02:49 UTC)

In exciting Emmy news, "The Pitt" has garnered a total of 18 nominations, while "Nobody Wants This" is expected to miss out after a disappointing second season. Additionally, "The Chair Company" could surprise viewers with unexpected nominations, and "Malcolm in the Middle" is being considered for recognition thanks to its revival on Hulu. The nominations for the Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program were revealed early on NBC’s Today show, and the Creative Arts Emmy Awards along with the Governors Gala are set for September 5-6, 2026.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 01:25 UTC)

"The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" has received nine Emmy nominations in its final season, marking the largest haul of nominations during Colbert's tenure, surpassing the previous record of five. The series finale aired on May 21, retiring the franchise after an impressive 33 years. Looking ahead, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards and Governors Gala are set for September 5-6, 2026, with final-round voting for the Emmys taking place from August 17-26, 2026.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 23:17 UTC)

In a remarkable achievement, "Hacks" has received 24 Emmy nominations for its fifth and final season, breaking the previous record of 15 nominations held by "Schitt's Creek." Additionally, the new show "Widow's Bay" has made a splash with 19 nominations, making it the most nominated debut series this year. Looking ahead, the Primetime Emmy Awards are set to air on September 14, 2026, following the final-round voting which will take place from August 17 to 26.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 22:18 UTC)

In a significant milestone, "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" has received nine Emmy nominations in its final season, marking the largest haul of Colbert's tenure before the series finale aired on May 21, retiring the franchise after 33 years. The Primetime Emmy Awards are set to air on September 14, 2026, with final-round voting scheduled from August 17 to 26, 2026. Notably, the outstanding variety series category now requires nominees to secure at least 90% of "yes" votes from Emmy voters to clinch a win.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 21:18 UTC)

"Pluribus" has garnered an impressive total of 18 Emmy nominations, showcasing its strong presence in this year's awards. The 2026 Emmy Awards will be hosted by the talented Mariska Hargitay, bringing her charisma to the event. Fans can look forward to the ceremony, which is set to take place on September 18, 2026.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 20:22 UTC)

"Widow's Bay" is making waves this awards season, leading the pack with an impressive total of 19 nominations, the most of any new show this year. The nominations for Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program were unveiled during an early morning segment on NBC’s Today show, where "Dancing With The Stars" earned a spot in the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category, going head-to-head with CBS’ "Survivor," Bravo’s "Top Chef," Peacock’s "The Traitors," and MTV’s "RuPaul’s Drag Race." Fans can look forward to the excitement as these shows compete for top honors in the upcoming awards ceremony.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 19:22 UTC)

"Widow's Bay" has made a splash this awards season, earning 19 Emmy nominations for its first season, the highest for any new show this year, while Matthew Rhys received a nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in the same series. In a notable achievement, Michael J. Fox has received his 18th career acting Emmy nomination for his work in "Shrinking," and "Dancing With The Stars" has secured its first Emmy nomination in a decade for Outstanding Reality Competition Program. Additionally, Colman Domingo has garnered two nominations this year for his roles in "Euphoria" and "The Four Seasons," with the nominations being announced early on NBC’s Today show.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 18:21 UTC)

In a standout debut season, "Widow's Bay" has made a significant impact by receiving 19 nominations. Michael J. Fox has also been recognized with a nomination for his role in "Shrinking" in the Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category, while Colman Domingo earned two nominations this year for his performances in "Euphoria" and "The Four Seasons." The nominations for the Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program were revealed early on NBC.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 17:24 UTC)

In a historic achievement, "Hacks" has garnered 24 Emmy nominations for its fifth and final season, surpassing the previous record of 15 nominations held by "Schitt's Creek." Michael J. Fox has received his 18th career acting Emmy nomination for his role in "Shrinking," marking his first nomination in a decade, while Zendaya has made a clean sweep with her third nomination for "Euphoria." Additionally, Lisa Kudrow earned her third consecutive Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nomination for "The Comeback," and "Dancing With The Stars" is back in the spotlight with its first Emmy nomination in ten years for Outstanding Reality Competition Program.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 16:27 UTC)

In a remarkable achievement, "Hacks" has received 24 Emmy nominations for its fifth and final season, breaking the previous record of 15 nominations held by "Schitt's Creek." Additionally, Rob Reiner has been honored with a posthumous Emmy nomination for his guest role in Season 4 of FX's "The Bear," while Michael J. Fox has secured his 18th career acting Emmy nomination for his work on Apple TV's "Shrinking," marking his first nomination in a decade. Zendaya continues her winning streak with her third Emmy nomination for "Euphoria," and Lisa Kudrow has also earned her third consecutive Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nomination for HBO's "The Comeback," returning to the spotlight 20 years after her first nomination.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 15:45 UTC)

"Dancing With The Stars" has received its first Emmy nomination in a decade for the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category. The exciting news was announced during an early morning segment on NBC’s Today show. Fans of the series are eagerly anticipating the Emmy Awards, set to take place on September 18, 2026.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 13:27 UTC)

Cris Abrego is the chair of the TV Academy, and the nominations for Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program will be revealed on NBC. HBO Max's "Hacks," which has previously received four nominations and won in 2024, is in the running again, while "Shrinking" is expected to earn its second consecutive nomination for best comedy series. Additionally, Apple TV's new shows "Widow's Bay" and "Margo's Got Money Troubles" are anticipated to make a splash in their first seasons, and Lisa Kudrow is expected to receive a nomination for best actress for the return of HBO's "The Comeback."

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 12:22 UTC)

The 78th Emmy nominations were announced today, showcasing a competitive lineup that includes music stars like Bad Bunny, Zendaya, Selena Gomez, and Lady Gaga. HBO's "Hacks," which previously won in 2024, is expected to receive a nomination for best comedy series in its final season, while "Shrinking" is anticipated to earn its second consecutive nomination for the same category. The nominations for Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program will be revealed on NBC, following months of promotional activities including screenings and events.