Recap: ‘Widow's Bay,' ‘The Pitt,' and ‘Hacks' dominate the 2026 Emmy Awards

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards aired live from the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Monday.

What to Know

• "Widow's Bay" dominated comedy categories with major wins across acting, directing and writing.
• "The Pitt" led all contenders with 25 total nominations and secured top honors, including Outstanding Drama Series alongside Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Noah Wyle
• Jean Smart earned her 5th consecutive win for "Hacks" (her 8th Emmy overall), while Matthew Rhys took home two lead acting trophies in a single night, winning for "Widow's Bay" and the series "The Beast in Me"

This live blog about the 2026 Emmy Awards has ended.