The Emmys 2026 ceremony has crowned television’s biggest winners, with Widow’s Bay, The Pitt and DTF St. Louis taking home the top series prizes at the 78th Emmy Awards.
Widow’s Bay was named Outstanding Comedy Series after a huge Emmy run that also brought wins for Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root, Kate O’Flynn, writer Katie Dippold and director Hiro Murai. The Apple TV horror comedy finished with 14 Emmys overall, setting a new record for the most wins by a comedy series in a single season.
HBO Max drama The Pitt repeated as Outstanding Drama Series, while Noah Wyle won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for playing Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch. DTF St. Louis claimed Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
Rhys also pulled off one of the night’s most unusual achievements. In addition to winning Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Widow’s Bay, he won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Beast in Me.
Jean Smart won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks, Rhea Seehorn won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Pluribus, and Sally Field won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Remarkably Bright Creatures.
Emmys 2026 Winners: SEPTEMBER 14 CEREMONY
Here are the winners in the 19 categories presented during the September 14 ceremony of the 78th Emmy Awards.
Outstanding Comedy Series
WINNER: Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
WINNER: Matthew Rhys — Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
WINNER: Jean Smart — Hacks
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
WINNER: Stephen Root — Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
WINNER: Kate O’Flynn — Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
WINNER: Widow’s Bay, “Welcome to Widow’s Bay!” — Katie Dippold
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
WINNER: Widow’s Bay, “Welcome to Widow’s Bay!” — Hiro Murai
Outstanding Drama Series
WINNER: The Pitt
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
WINNER: Noah Wyle — The Pitt
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
WINNER: Rhea Seehorn — Pluribus
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
WINNER: Tom Pelphrey — Task
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
WINNER: Allison Janney — The Diplomat
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
WINNER: Pluribus, “We Is Us” — Vince Gilligan
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
WINNER: Slow Horses, “Scars” — Saul Metzstein
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
WINNER: DTF St. Louis
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
WINNER: Matthew Rhys — The Beast in Me
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
WINNER: Sally Field — Remarkably Bright Creatures
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
WINNER: The Traitors
Outstanding Variety Series
WINNER: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Widow’s Bay and The Pitt Lead the 2026 Emmy Winners
Widow’s Bay finished the 2026 Emmy Awards with 14 wins across the main ceremony and Creative Arts Emmys, setting a new record for the most Emmys won by a comedy series in a single season. The Apple TV series entered the main ceremony with eight wins from the Creative Arts Emmys before adding six more on September 14.
The Pitt also had a major Emmy showing. The HBO Max drama entered the main ceremony with four Creative Arts wins before capturing Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Noah Wyle on September 14.
Matthew Rhys Wins Two Acting Emmys in One Night
Matthew Rhys pulled off a rare Emmy double, winning lead acting awards in two different categories. Rhys first won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Widow’s Bay before adding Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Beast in Me.
Michael J. Fox Receives the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award
Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award in recognition of his contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy. His former The Good Wife costar Julianna Margulies presented him with the honor.
The ceremony also featured Noah Kahan performing “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” during the In Memoriam segment and Reba McEntire performing “Appalachian Memories” in a tribute to Dolly Parton. David Boreanaz and Sarah Michelle Gellar celebrated the 30th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, while Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith marked the 50th anniversary of Charlie’s Angels.
When Were the 2026 Emmys?
The 78th Emmy Awards were held across three nights on September 5, 6 and 14, 2026. The main Emmy Awards ceremony took place September 14 at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles and aired live on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock.
Who Hosted the 2026 Emmys?
Mariska Hargitay hosted the 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony on September 14. The multiple Emmy winner also served as an executive producer of the telecast alongside Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
The Television Academy’s complete official list of nominees and winners, including awards presented during the Creative Arts ceremonies, is available at TelevisionAcademy.com.
Thomas Miller is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Seat42F, covering television, movies and streaming entertainment. He launched Seat42F in 2007 and has spent nearly two decades covering the entertainment industry.
