‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24
'The Pitt' and 'Hacks' dominate 2026 Emmy nominations with record-breaking numbers
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The brief
The medical drama *The Pitt* earned widespread attention for its acting nods, including stars Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, and Shawn Hatosy, alongside breakout recognition for Sepideh Moafi. Coverage from *NJ.com*, *Yahoo*, and *The Mercury News* highlights the nominations across top categories, with *The Hollywood Reporter* analyzing Apple TV+’s strategy behind its comedy successes. *TheWrap* focused on individual reactions, including Moafi’s nomination for *The Pitt*.
Watch for potential winners in acting categories, especially for *The Pitt* and *Hacks*, as well as broader discussions on streaming platforms’ Emmy competitiveness. The full nominees list remains under scrutiny for surprises in technical and writing awards.
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Quick answers
Which show has the most Emmy nominations in 2026?
*The Pitt* leads with **25** nominations, according to *NJ.com* and *Yahoo*.
What record did *Hacks* break?
*Hacks* set a new record for comedies with **24** nominations, per *NJ.com*.
Are there any notable acting nominations?
Stars from *The Pitt*—Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, Shawn Hatosy, and Sepideh Moafi—received acting nods, as reported by *Yahoo* and *TheWrap*.
Which streaming service is highlighted for its Emmy strategy?
*The Hollywood Reporter* analyzed Apple TV+’s approach to Emmy success, particularly with comedies.
Coverage (8)
- Casey Bloys on HBO’s Huge Emmy Noms Haul, ‘The Pitt’ Dominance, Whether He Has ‘Heated Rivalry’ Regrets and His Own Future Post-Merger Variety · 2h ago
- Emmy snubs! Jeremy Allen White, 'Stranger Things' missed by 2026 noms USA Today · 2h ago
- Emmy Nominations: Apple's Matt Cherniss Interview Deadline · 2h ago
- These 5 TV shows got the most Emmy nominations in 2026 NJ.com · 2h ago
- ‘The Pitt’ Stars Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa & Shawn Hatosy Lead Emmy Acting Nods As Medical Drama Racks Up 25 Nominations Yahoo · 2h ago
- Matt Cherniss on Why ‘Widow’s Bay’ Is a Comedy and the Secret to Apple TV’s Emmys Batting Average The Hollywood Reporter · 2h ago
- List of Emmy nominees in top categories The Mercury News · 5h ago
- 'The Pitt' Star Sepideh Moafi Is 'Over the Moon' After Emmy Nomination TheWrap · 5h ago
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