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Published on July 8, 2026

Emmy nominations 2026 list — updating live: First nominees announced as Mariska Hargitay to make history as first women to host

Selected by Daniella Wilson · via The Independent
Emmy nominations 2026 list — updating live: First nominees announced as Mariska Hargitay to make history as first women to host


The countdown to television’s biggest night has officially begun, with the 2026 Emmy nominations being announced ahead of the Television Academy’s annual awards ceremony.

Several of the year’s most acclaimed series are expected to be among the contenders, including Beef, Pluribus and The Pitt, as networks and streaming platforms vie for recognition across acting, writing, directing and series categories. The eligibility period includes shows that ran from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026.

The nominees will set the stage for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, which will air on NBC September 14. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay, who was announced Tuesday as the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years.

Nominees will be revealed Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. ET during a livestream hosted by The Bear star Liza Colón-Zayas and Widow’s Bay actor Jeff Hiller.

Two categories, however, were revealed early. The nominees for Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program were announced during NBC’s Today show, three hours before the full nominations rollout begins.

Mariska Hargitay will host the 2026 Emmy Awards, making her the first woman in 15 years to do so
Mariska Hargitay will host the 2026 Emmy Awards, making her the first woman in 15 years to do so (AP Photo/Jordan Strauss)

Keep checking back for the complete list of 2026 Emmy nominations, which will be updated live as they are announced.

VARIETY SERIES

The Daily Show

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Saturday Night Live

REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM

Dancing with the Stars

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Survivor

Top Chef

The Traitors

LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

DRAMA SERIES

LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

COMEDY SERIES

LEAD ACTRESS IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES

LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES

LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES

TALK SERIES

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE



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