Mariska Hargitay, well-known for her role in Law & Order: SVU, stepped up as the host for the Emmy Awards this year. The ceremony aired on NBC and Peacock, kicking off at 8 p.m. PT, 5 p.m. ET. The night promised exciting matchups, with last year’s drama winner, The Pitt, contending again against Pluribus, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and The Diplomat, among others.
On the comedy front, Widow’s Bay and Margo’s Got Money Troubles from Apple TV were up against veteran series like Hacks, returning for its fifth and final season, and The Bear, nominated for its fourth season. The eligibility period covered shows aired between June 2025 and May 2026.
During the In Memoriam segment, Noah Kahan performed Bridge Over Troubled Water, adding a poignant moment to the evening.
As winners were announced, updates were posted in bold to keep viewers in the loop throughout the evening.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Matthew Rhys, The Beast In Me took home the award, standing out amongst nominees Riz Ahmed, Jason Bateman, Charlie Hunnam, and Oscar Isaac.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Jean Smart, Hacks, triumphed over competitors Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri, Elle Fanning, and Lisa Kudrow.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay, earned the accolade, with Dale Dickey, Hannah Einbinder, Janelle James, Michelle Pfeiffer, Megan Stalter, and Jessica Williams also vying for the title.
Outstanding Comedy Series
Nominees in this category included Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Nobody Wants This, Hacks, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking, and Widow’s Bay.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Nominees included Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Steve Carell, Matthew Rhys, Jason Segel, and Martin Short, showcasing a diverse range of talent.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Colman Domingo, Paul W. Downs, Nick Offerman, Stephen Root, Michael Urie, and Tyler James Williams were nominated in this competitive category.
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Randall Einhorn, Christopher Storer, Andrew DeYoung, Lucia Aniello, Mary Lou Belli, and Hiro Murai led the nominations for excellence in direction.
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson, Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin, Michael Patrick King, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Anthony King, and Katie Dippold provided outstanding contributions in writing.
Outstanding Drama Series
Contenders for the award included The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Paradise, The Pitt, Pluribus, Slow Horses, and Your Friends and Neighbors.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown, Gary Oldman, Mark Ruffalo, Rufus Sewell, and Noah Wyle showcased their talent in this category.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Carrie Coon, Chase Infiniti, Keri Russell, Rhea Seehorn, and Zendaya competed for the prestigious award.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Nominees included Patrick Ball, Billy Crudup, Shawn Hatosy, Gerran Howell, Jack Lowden, Tom Pelphrey, and Carlos Manuel-Vesga.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, Allison Janney, Katherine LaNasa, Sepideh Moafi, Julianne Nicholson, and Karolina Wydra were nominated.
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Hanelle M. Culpepper, Noah Wyle, Vince Gilligan, Saul Metzstein, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield again, displayed excellence in directing.
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Peter Ackerman, Debora Cahn, Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman, R. Scott Gemmill, Valerie Chu, Vince Gilligan, Will Smith, and Brad Ingelsby were acknowledged for their writing.
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Nominations included All Her Fault, The Beast In Me, Beef, DTF St. Louis, and Love Story.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Claire Danes, Sally Field, Carey Mulligan, Sarah Pidgeon, and Sarah Snook were prominent figures in this category.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Linda Cardellini, DTF St. Louis, took the honor amongst fellow nominees Dakota Fanning, Laurie Metcalf, Joy Sunday, Youn Yuh-jung, and Constance Zimmer.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
David Harbour, DTF St. Louis, emerged victorious with Jason Bateman, Richard Gadd, Richard Jenkins, Charles Melton, and Nick Offerman also in contention.
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
Popular programs included Dancing With the Stars, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Survivor, Top Chef, and The Traitors.
Outstanding Variety Series
Nominees featured The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, and Saturday Night Live.