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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were held on Monday, September 14, 2026, and The Pitt (HBO Max) won Outstanding Drama Series for the second year in a row, Widow's Bay (Apple TV) won Outstanding Comedy Series, and DTF St. Louis (HBO Max) won Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Below is every winner in the major categories, with the US streaming home for each show.
The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, was hosted by Mariska Hargitay, and aired on NBC and Peacock. The Creative Arts Emmys were handed out earlier, on September 5–6, 2026. Nominations were announced July 8, 2026, for programs that aired between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026 (78th Primetime Emmy Awards overview, Wikipedia summary of Television Academy announcements; Television Academy).
The top prizes at a glance
| Category | Winner | Where to stream (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Drama Series | The Pitt | HBO Max |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Widow's Bay | Apple TV |
| Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series | DTF St. Louis | HBO Max |
| Outstanding Television Movie | Remarkably Bright Creatures | Netflix |
| Outstanding Variety Series | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Paramount+ (recent episodes; see note) |
| Outstanding Reality Competition Program | The Traitors | Peacock |
Sources: Television Academy 2026 winners; NPR.
A note on the variety category: for 2026, the Television Academy merged the talk and scripted variety series categories into a single Outstanding Variety Series award (Wikipedia summary) [VERIFY against the Television Academy's 2026 rules document]. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ended its run on May 21, 2026, and Paramount+ has historically carried only recent episodes of the show, with official clips on its YouTube channel [VERIFY current Paramount+ availability].
Drama winners
The Pitt repeated as best drama, and the Television Academy lists it as the most-nominated program of the year with 25 nominations (Television Academy).
| Category | Winner | Show | Where to stream (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama Series | — | The Pitt | HBO Max |
| Lead Actor, Drama | Noah Wyle | The Pitt | HBO Max |
| Lead Actress, Drama | Rhea Seehorn | Pluribus | Apple TV |
| Supporting Actor, Drama | Tom Pelphrey | Task | HBO Max |
| Supporting Actress, Drama | Allison Janney | The Diplomat | Netflix |
| Directing, Drama | Saul Metzstein | Slow Horses | Apple TV |
| Writing, Drama | Vince Gilligan | Pluribus | Apple TV |
| Guest Actor, Drama (Creative Arts) | Ernest Harden Jr. | The Pitt | HBO Max |
| Guest Actress, Drama (Creative Arts) | Shailene Woodley | Paradise | Hulu |
Sources: NPR; DiscussingFilm (guest categories).
Other Outstanding Drama Series nominees
The Diplomat (Netflix), The Gilded Age (HBO Max), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO Max), Paradise (Hulu), Pluribus (Apple TV), Slow Horses (Apple TV), and Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV) (Television Academy: Outstanding Drama Series).
Comedy winners
Widow's Bay was the story of the night in comedy, winning the series award plus lead actor, both supporting categories, directing, and writing. Jean Smart won lead actress for Hacks, which NPR notes has now concluded (NPR).
| Category | Winner | Show | Where to stream (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comedy Series | — | Widow's Bay | Apple TV |
| Lead Actor, Comedy | Matthew Rhys | Widow's Bay | Apple TV |
| Lead Actress, Comedy | Jean Smart | Hacks | HBO Max |
| Supporting Actor, Comedy | Stephen Root | Widow's Bay | Apple TV |
| Supporting Actress, Comedy | Kate O'Flynn | Widow's Bay | Apple TV |
| Directing, Comedy | Hiro Murai | Widow's Bay | Apple TV |
| Writing, Comedy | Katie Dippold | Widow's Bay | Apple TV |
| Guest Actor, Comedy (Creative Arts) | Rob Reiner | The Bear | Hulu |
| Guest Actress, Comedy (Creative Arts) | Betty Gilpin | Widow's Bay | Apple TV |
Sources: Television Academy: Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; NPR; DiscussingFilm.
Other Outstanding Comedy Series nominees
Abbott Elementary (ABC; streams on Hulu), The Bear (FX/Hulu), Hacks (HBO Max), Margo's Got Money Troubles (Apple TV), Nobody Wants This (Netflix), Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), and Shrinking (Apple TV) (Television Academy: Outstanding Comedy Series). [VERIFY Abbott Elementary next-day streaming home]
Limited series and TV movie winners
Matthew Rhys also won lead actor in a limited series for Netflix's The Beast in Me, making him, per NPR, the first person to win in two lead acting categories on the same night (NPR). DTF St. Louis took the series award plus both supporting prizes, and Steven Conrad won directing and writing for the show.
| Category | Winner | Show | Where to stream (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited or Anthology Series | — | DTF St. Louis | HBO Max |
| Television Movie | — | Remarkably Bright Creatures | Netflix |
| Lead Actor, Limited/Movie | Matthew Rhys | The Beast in Me | Netflix |
| Lead Actress, Limited/Movie | Sally Field | Remarkably Bright Creatures | Netflix |
| Supporting Actor, Limited/Movie | David Harbour | DTF St. Louis | HBO Max |
| Supporting Actress, Limited/Movie | Linda Cardellini | DTF St. Louis | HBO Max |
| Directing, Limited/Movie | Steven Conrad | DTF St. Louis | HBO Max |
| Writing, Limited/Movie | Steven Conrad | DTF St. Louis | HBO Max |
Sources: Television Academy: Limited or Anthology Series; Directing; Writing; Lead Actor.
Other Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series nominees
All Her Fault (Peacock), The Beast in Me (Netflix), Beef (Netflix), and Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette (FX/Hulu) (Television Academy).
Reality, variety, animation, and nonfiction winners
Several of these were presented at the Creative Arts ceremonies.
| Category | Winner | Where to stream (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Reality Competition Program | The Traitors | Peacock |
| Host, Reality or Competition | Alan Cumming, The Traitors | Peacock |
| Structured Reality Program | Antiques Roadshow | PBS (PBS app) |
| Unstructured Reality Program | Love on the Spectrum | Netflix |
| Game Show | Jeopardy! | Syndicated [VERIFY streaming home] |
| Game Show Host | Jimmy Kimmel, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | ABC; Hulu [VERIFY] |
| Variety Series | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Paramount+ (see note above) |
| Variety Special (Live) | The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny | NBC; Peacock [VERIFY] |
| Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) | The Muppet Show | Disney+ [VERIFY] |
| Animated Program | South Park | Paramount+ [VERIFY] |
| Documentary or Nonfiction Series | Mr. Scorsese | Apple TV |
| Documentary or Nonfiction Special | My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay | HBO Max |
Sources: DiscussingFilm full winners list; Television Academy. Other Outstanding Reality Competition Program nominees were listed as Dancing with the Stars, RuPaul's Drag Race, Survivor, and Top Chef [VERIFY exact title] (Wikipedia summary).
Wins by network and platform
Apple TV finished with the most wins across the Primetime and Creative Arts ceremonies, reported as 28, ahead of HBO Max in second place (Gold Derby; Variety). Published tallies for the rest of the field differ slightly by outlet; one summary lists HBO Max 21, Netflix 16, Prime Video 10, NBC 8, Peacock 7, CBS 6, and Disney+ 6 (Gadget Hacks) [VERIFY final totals against the Television Academy's official press release]. Per-program totals also vary between outlets, so we have not listed them here.
On nominations, HBO and HBO Max led with 123, followed by Netflix with 109 (Wikipedia summary) [VERIFY with Television Academy nominations release].
How to watch the winners
Most of this year's big winners are on four services: HBO Max (The Pitt, DTF St. Louis, Hacks, Task), Apple TV (Widow's Bay, Pluribus, Slow Horses), Netflix (The Beast in Me, The Diplomat, Remarkably Bright Creatures), and Peacock (The Traitors).
FAQ
When were the 2026 Emmys? The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast was Monday, September 14, 2026, on NBC and Peacock. The Creative Arts Emmys were held September 5–6, 2026.
Who hosted the 2026 Emmys? Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
What won best drama at the 2026 Emmys? The Pitt (HBO Max) won Outstanding Drama Series, and Noah Wyle won lead actor in a drama.
What won best comedy at the 2026 Emmys? Widow's Bay (Apple TV) won Outstanding Comedy Series, along with lead actor (Matthew Rhys), both supporting categories, directing, and writing.
Which streaming service won the most Emmys in 2026? Apple TV led all networks and platforms with a reported 28 wins, with HBO Max second.
Where can I watch the 2026 Emmy ceremony again? The telecast aired on NBC and streamed on Peacock. Check Peacock for replay availability [VERIFY].
Sources
All accessed September 17, 2026.
- Television Academy, 2026 Emmy Awards Nominees & Winners — https://www.televisionacademy.com/awards/nominees-winners
- Television Academy, category pages: Drama Series, Comedy Series, Limited or Anthology Series, Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- NPR, "Emmys 2026: Here's the complete list of winners" (Sept. 14, 2026) — https://www.npr.org/2026/09/14/nx-s1-5957565/emmys-2026-winners
- DiscussingFilm, "Emmys 2026: Full Winners List" (Sept. 14, 2026) — https://discussingfilm.net/2026/09/14/emmys-2026-complete-winners-list/
- Gold Derby, "2026 Emmy wins by network: Apple TV leads with 28" — https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/2026-emmy-wins-by-network-apple-tv-hbo-netflix-totals/ (headline only; article not accessible at verification time)
- Variety, "Apple TV Wins 28 Emmys Thanks to Widow's Bay, HBO Max Is No. 2 Platform" — https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/apple-tv-wins-emmys-widows-bay-hbo-max-1236861206/ (headline only)
- Gadget Hacks / Cord Cutters, "Widow's Bay Emmy Wins 2026: Apple TV Tops HBO, Netflix" — https://cord-cutters.gadgethacks.com/news/widows-bay-emmy-wins-2026-apple-tv-tops-hbo-netflix/
- Wikipedia, "78th Primetime Emmy Awards" (summary of dates, host, venue, nominations) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/78th_Primetime_Emmy_Awards
- Wikipedia, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" (finale date, streaming) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Late_Show_with_Stephen_Colbert