2026 Emmy Awards Celebrate Excellence in Television
The 78th annual Emmy Awards took place on September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Mariska Hargitay. The event recognized achievements in television across 19 major categories. 'Widow’s Bay' emerged as a standout, winning six awards during the ceremony, including Outstanding Comedy Series and several acting accolades. The show also set a record for the most Emmy wins for a comedy series in a single year, with 14 awards in total. Jean Smart won her fifth consecutive Lead Actress in a Comedy Series award for 'Hacks,' while Allison Janney tied the all-time record for most individual acting Emmy wins with her eighth award for 'The Diplomat.' 'The Pitt' also made history, winning Outstanding Drama Series for its first two seasons, a feat last achieved by 'Mad Men.'
