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title: "Emmys 2026: 'The Pitt' and 'Hacks' Lead the Nomination List"
description: "The Television Academy has announced the nominees for the 78th Emmy Awards. 📺 The absolute leader is the series 'The Pitt' with 25 nominations, while 'Hacks' set a record in the comedy genre. The ceremony will take place on September 14, 2026. 🏆"
date: 2026-07-08T19:02:00.000Z
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# Emmys 2026: 'The Pitt' and 'Hacks' Lead the Nomination List

![Split-screen featuring Neil Patrick Harris as a doctor and Robert Downey Jr. in his role from 'Pitt' — key nominees for the 2026 Emmy Awards](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/09/nominy-78-premii-emmi-pitt-i-hitrosti/nominy-78-premii-emmi-pitt-i-hitrosti-1.webp)

The Television Academy has announced the nominees for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, which traditionally honor the best achievements in the world of television series and projects. This year, the race for the top prize promises to be fierce, as the favorites have secured a record number of nominations.

### Battle for Leadership: Drama vs. Comedy

The absolute leader in the drama category is the series 'The Pitt'. Spanning two seasons, the project has become the most nominated in the history of this category, vying for 25 awards. This testifies to the recognition by critics and Academy members of the high quality of the script, acting, and direction.

In the comedy genre, the final season of the show 'Hacks' set a record. The project garnered 24 nominations, making it the main competitor to drama series in the fight for the total number of statuettes. Rounding out the top three is the new show from streaming platform Apple TV+ — 'Widow's Bay', which received 19 nominations.

### A Wide Circle of Favorites

In addition to the list leaders, other notable projects that received widespread recognition this year have entered the ranks of strong contenders:

    - 'The Bear';

    - 'Slow Horses';

    - 'The Diplomat'.

Alongside the leaders, these series form a rich program for the upcoming ceremony, where the best works in various categories will be honored.

### Special Categories and Ceremony Date

The Emmy Awards are not limited to scripted series alone. This year, awards will be presented to guest actors, as well as the best reality shows and variety programs. Special attention is paid to the category 'Outstanding Live Television Event'. Nominees for this prestigious category include broadcasts of the world's major awards: the 'Grammys', 'Tonys', 'Oscars', and 'Golden Globes', as well as the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on September 14, 2026. It is on this day that it will become known which of the nominees will take home the coveted statuette.