Television’s biggest night delivered unforgettable moments, historic wins, and massive celebrations across the industry. The 2026 Emmy Awards honored the best storytelling on screen, showcasing breakout hits alongside seasoned fan favorites. Drama series The Pitt and comedy powerhouse Widow’s Bay led the pack, taking home top program honors alongside standout wins for stars Noah Wyle, Rhea Seehorn, Matthew Rhys, and Jean Smart.
Here’s a list of winners at the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
Major Category Winners
- Outstanding Drama Series: The Pitt
- Outstanding Comedy Series: Widow’s Bay
- Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: DTF St. Louis
- Outstanding Reality Competition Program: The Traitors
- Outstanding Variety Talk Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Drama Categories
- Lead Actor: Noah Wyle – The Pitt
- Lead Actress: Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus
- Supporting Actor: Tom Pelphrey – Task
- Supporting Actress: Allison Janney – The Diplomat
- Directing: Saul Metzstein – Slow Horses
- Writing: Vince Gilligan – Pluribus (“We Is Us”)
Comedy Categories
- Lead Actor: Matthew Rhys – Widow’s Bay
- Lead Actress: Jean Smart – Hacks
- Supporting Actor: Stephen Root – Widow’s Bay
- Supporting Actress: Kate O’Flynn – Widow’s Bay
- Directing: Hiro Murai – Widow’s Bay (“Welcome to Widow’s Bay!”)
- Writing: Katie Dippold – Widow’s Bay (“Welcome to Widow’s Bay!”)
Limited Series / Movie Categories
- Lead Actor: Matthew Rhys – The Beast in Me
- Lead Actress: Sally Field – Remarkably Bright Creatures