Early Emmy Awards
Early Emmys Ceremony Honors Top Nominees Including 'The Pitt' and 'Hacks'
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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are kicking off with an early two-night Creative Arts ceremony at Los Angeles's Peacock Theater on September 5–6, 2026. Over 100 awards will be handed out during these first two nights, with top contenders like HBO Max's "The Pitt" (25 nominations), "Hacks" (24 nominations), and Apple TV+'s "Pluribus" (18 nominations) and "Widow's Bay" (19 nominations) all poised to win big St. Albert Gazette, Yahoo News. The ceremonies will be edited together and air on FXX on September 12, streaming on Hulu the next day, before the main telecast airs live on NBC and Peacock on September 14.
A Procedural Drama Dominates Technical Categories
HBO Max's "The Pitt" leads all nominees with 25 total nominations, establishing what The Associated Press calls a "game-changing model" that blends classic network procedural storytelling with modern streaming prestige The Associated Press. Star Noah Wyle returns as both actor and executive producer, seeking back-to-back wins after his breakthrough in 2025. The show's high volume of ensemble and technical categories has made it the frontrunner heading into the main ceremony on September 14.
Jean Smart Closes In on Emmy Record With "Hacks"
Max's "Hacks" earned a stunning 24 nominations for its fifth season—a single-year record for any comedy series TVLine. Lead actress Jean Smart is chasing her eighth career Emmy, which would tie her with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman for the most acting wins ever by a woman. The show's dominant performance signals strong momentum in both craft and acting categories ahead of the main broadcast.
Apple TV+ Makes Its Mark With Two Strong New Dramas
Apple TV+ is challenging Netflix and Max's traditional Emmy dominance with two freshman dramas: Vince Gilligan's "Pluribus" (18 nominations) and the mystery drama "Widow's Bay" (19 nominations) The Eastern Herald. Gilligan, the creator behind "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," brings his acclaimed pedigree to the streaming platform's single-protagonist sci-fi format. Together, these shows showcase Apple's investment in prestige drama and signal a broader shift in streaming competition.
Hollywood A-Listers Compete for Guest Acting Honors
Big names including Rob Reiner, Michael J. Fox, Tal Anderson, and Dakota Fanning are all nominated for Best Guest Actor in a Drama, elevating the prestige of traditionally overlooked categories St. Albert Gazette. Meanwhile, Alan Cumming won Reality Host and Jimmy Kimmel won Game Show Host during the first night of Creative Arts awards, demonstrating how Emmy honors spread across traditional networks and streaming services TVLine. Mariska Hargitay from "Law & Order: SVU" will host the main ceremony on September 14, making her the first woman to solo-host the Primetime Emmys in 15 years.
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