2026 Emmy Awards: Full Winners List Revealed

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Monday night, September 15, 2026, shining a spotlight on the shows and talent that defined the past television season. After a whirlwind of red‑carpet moments and heartfelt speeches, the night finally settled on a set of winners that surprised a few and pleased many.

Medical drama The Pitt entered the ceremony with a record‑setting 25 nominations across the main and Creative Arts Emmys. It managed to snag two of the most coveted trophies: Noah Wyle finally clinched Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and the series itself was named Outstanding Drama Series, edging out strong contenders like Pluribus, The Gilded Age and Slow Horses.

Comedy powerhouse Hacks wasn’t far behind in the nomination race, boasting a fresh 24 nods—a new single‑year record for a sitcom. Yet, after a night of fierce competition, Jean Smart was the sole victor for the show, taking home Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

The real surprise in the comedy category was newcomer Widow’s Bay. Not only did it topple Hacks for Outstanding Comedy Series, it also walked away with the most Emmys of the evening—six in total. Matthew Rhys earned Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, while Kate O’Flynn and Stephen Root collected the supporting actress and actor honors, respectively.

In the limited‑series arena, the field was stacked with heavy hitters: All Her Fault, The Beast in Me, Beef and Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette. Ultimately, DTF St. Louis emerged triumphant, taking home the award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.

Among the standout individual wins, Allison Janney claimed Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in The Diplomat, while Tom Pelphrey was honored as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Task. On the comedy side, Kate O’Flynn’s performance in Widow’s Bay earned her a supporting actress win, and Stephen Root’s turn in the same series secured him the supporting actor accolade.

Directing and writing awards highlighted the behind‑the‑scenes talent that makes TV magic happen. Hiro Murai’s direction of Widow’s Bay captured Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, and Saul Metzstein’s work on Slow Horses earned the drama counterpart. Vince Gilligan’s script for Pluribus was crowned Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, while Katie Dippold’s work on Widow’s Bay took the comedy writing prize.

Variety shows also had their moment: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was named Outstanding Variety Series, and reality competition The Traitors won its category over familiar faces like Dancing With the Stars and RuPaul’s Drag Race.

All in all, the 2026 Emmys showcased a mix of established giants and fresh voices, underscoring a television landscape that’s as diverse as it is daring. Whether you’re a fan of gritty drama, off‑beat comedy, or ambitious limited series, there was something to celebrate on the night the industry's brightest stars took the stage.