2026 Emmy Awards: See All the Winners and Nominees

The stars came dressed to impress, the speeches brought plenty of emotion, and television’s biggest night had a few surprises up its sleeve.

Mariska Hargitay hosted the 78th Emmy Awards live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 14, with the ceremony airing on NBC and Peacock. The night celebrated another year of television, with several familiar faces taking home some of the industry’s biggest honors.

Matthew Rhys had an especially memorable evening, making history with two acting wins. Allison Janney and Jean Smart also tied an all-time record, while The Pitt, DTF St. Louis and Widow’s Bay were among the night’s biggest winners.

Of course, the Emmy action did not all happen in one night. The two-night Creative Arts Emmys were held Sept. 5 and Sept. 6, handing out awards in several categories before the main ceremony.

Shailene Woodley, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini and Betty Gilpin were among the Creative Arts winners. The late Rob Reiner also received an Emmy for guest actor for The Bear, earning a standing ovation. Hargitay, 62, had already picked up two Emmys for her documentary My Mom Jayne.

With plenty of trophies already handed out, the Sept. 14 ceremony added even more names to this year's winner's circle.

Widow’s Bay had a big night, winning Outstanding Comedy Series and proving that the competition was anything but a laughing matter.

The series also helped Matthew Rhys take home Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. He beat out Yahya Abdul-Mateen II for Wonder Man, Steve Carell for Rooster, Jason Segel for Shrinking and Martin Short for Only Murders in the Building.

Jean Smart continued her impressive Emmy run by winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks. She faced competition from Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri, Elle Fanning and Lisa Kudrow.

Stephen Root also brought home a comedy acting trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actor for Widow’s Bay. The category included Colman Domingo, Paul W. Downs, Harrison Ford, Nick Offerman, Michael Urie and Tyler James Williams.

Kate O’Flynn added another win for Widow’s Bay, taking Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Dale Dickey, Hannah Einbinder, Janelle James, Michelle Pfeiffer, Megan Stalter and Jessica Williams were also nominated.

The show's success continued in the writing and directing categories. Katie Dippold won Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for the Widow’s Bay episode “Welcome to Widow’s Bay!” Hiro Murai won Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for the same episode.

When it came to drama, The Pitt had plenty to celebrate.

The medical drama won Outstanding Drama Series, beating out The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Paradise, Pluribus, Slow Horses and Your Friends & Neighbors.

Noah Wyle also earned Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for The Pitt. His competition included Sterling K. Brown, Gary Oldman, Mark Ruffalo and Rufus Sewell.

Rhea Seehorn took Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Pluribus. Carrie Coon, Chase Infiniti, Keri Russell and Zendaya were also nominated.

The supporting acting categories featured several The Pitt stars, but Tom Pelphrey won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Task. Patrick Ball, Billy Crudup, Shawn Hatosy, Gerran Howell, Jack Lowden and Carlos-Manuel Vesga were also nominated.

Allison Janney won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for The Diplomat. She competed against Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, Katherine LaNasa, Sepideh Moafi, Julianne Nicholson and Karolina Wydra.

Pluribus picked up the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, with Vince Gilligan winning for “We Is Us.” The category also included episodes from The Diplomat, The Pitt, Slow Horses and Task.

For directing, Saul Metzstein won for Slow Horses, taking the prize for the episode “Scars.” Other nominees included directors from The Gilded Age, Paradise, The Pitt, Pluribus and Task.

The limited and anthology series race went to DTF St. Louis, which won Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.

It beat All Her Fault, The Beast in Me, Beef and Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.

Matthew Rhys had another reason to celebrate here, winning Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Beast in Me. That gave him two acting victories during the ceremony.

Riz Ahmed, Jason Bateman, Charlie Hunnam and Oscar Isaac were also nominated in the category.

Sally Field won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Remarkably Bright Creatures. She competed against Claire Danes, Carey Mulligan, Sarah Pidgeon and Sarah Snook.

The reality competition category also had a clear winner. The Traitors took Outstanding Reality Competition Program, beating Dancing with the Stars, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Survivor and Top Chef.

Meanwhile, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won Outstanding Variety Series. It beat The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Saturday Night Live.

With comedy, drama, limited series, reality television and variety shows all represented, the 2026 Emmys gave fans plenty to talk about. Some familiar stars added more trophies to their shelves, while other winners got their first big Emmy moment.

And if television really is a competition, Widow’s Bay, The Pitt and DTF St. Louis certainly walked away looking like the class favorites.

Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Shrinking
Winner: Widow’s Bay

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder Man
Steve Carell, Rooster
Winner: Matthew Rhys, Widow’s Bay
Jason Segel, Shrinking
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building

Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Elle Fanning, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback
Winner: Jean Smart, Hacks

Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons
Paul W. Downs, Hacks
Harrison Ford, Shrinking
Nick Offerman, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Winner: Stephen Root, Widow’s Bay
Michael Urie, Shrinking
Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary

Dale Dickey, Widow’s Bay
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Winner: Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay
Michelle Pfeiffer, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Megan Stalter, Hacks
Jessica Williams, Shrinking

Abbott Elementary, “Team Building” - Quinta Brunson
The Chair Company, “Life Goes by Too F**king Fast, It Really Does” - Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin
The Comeback, “Valerie Does It All” - Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow
Hacks, “Hacks (Finale)” - Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky
Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, “Mergers and Acquisitions” - Anthony King
Winner: Widow’s Bay, “Welcome to Widow’s Bay!” - Katie Dippold

Abbott Elementary, “Ballgame” - Randall Einhorn
The Bear, “Bears” - Christopher Storer
The Chair Company, “Life Goes by Too F**king Fast, It Really Does.” - Andrew DeYoung
Hacks, “Hacks (Finale)” - Lucia Aniello
The Ms. Pat Show, “Give It Arrest” - Mary Lou Belli
Winner: Widow’s Bay, “Welcome to Widow’s Bay!” - Hiro Murai

The Diplomat
The Gilded Age
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Paradise
Winner: The Pitt
Pluribus
Slow Horses
Your Friends & Neighbors

Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Mark Ruffalo, Task
Rufus Sewell, The Diplomat
Winner: Noah Wyle, The Pitt

Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age
Chase Infiniti, The Testaments
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
Winner: Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus
Zendaya, Euphoria

Patrick Ball, The Pitt
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt
Gerran Howell, The Pitt
Jack Lowden, Slow Horses
Winner: Tom Pelphrey, Task
Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Pluribus

Taylor Dearden, The Pitt
Fiona Dourif, The Pitt
Winner: Allison Janney, The Diplomat
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt
Sepideh Moafi, The Pitt
Julianne Nicholson, Paradise
Karolina Wydra, Pluribus

The Diplomat, “Amagansett” - Peter Ackerman, Debora Cahn
The Pitt, “1:00 P.M.” - Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman, R. Scott Gemmill
The Pitt, “12:00 P.M.” - Valerie Chu
Winner: Pluribus, “We Is Us” - Vince Gilligan
Slow Horses, “Scars” - Will Smith
Task, “A Still Small Voice” - Brad Ingelsby

The Gilded Age, “My Mind Is Made Up” - Salli Richardson Whitfield
Paradise, “Exodus” - Hanelle M. Culpepper
The Pitt, “12:00 P.M.” - Noah Wyle
Pluribus, “We Is Us” - Vince Gilligan
Winner: Slow Horses, “Scars” - Saul Metzstein
Task, “Out Beyond Ideas of Wrongdoing and Rightdoing, There Is a River.” - Salli Richardson Whitfield

All Her Fault
The Beast in Me
Beef
Winner: DTF St. Louis
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette

Riz Ahmed, Bait
Jason Bateman, Black Rabbit
Charlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Oscar Isaac, Beef
Winner: Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me

Claire Danes, The Beast in Me
Winner: Sally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures
Carey Mulligan, Beef
Sarah Pidgeon, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
Sarah Snook, All Her Fault

Dancing with the Stars
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
Winner: The Traitors

The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Winner: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Saturday Night Live