The nominees for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, setting the stage for a competitive September ceremony. HBO Max drama "The Pitt" earned a leading 25 nominations, emerging as the frontrunner heading into the awards.
Apple TV+ also made a strong showing with several freshman series earning major recognition. "Widow's Bay" stood out with 19 nominations, while "Pluribus" and "Margo's Got Money Troubles" picked up significant attention across categories. Notably, HBO's "Euphoria" was shut out of the Outstanding Drama Series race despite receiving acting nominations for stars Zendaya and Colman Domingo.
The awards will air live on September 14, hosted by Mariska Hargitay on NBC and streaming on Peacock. The announcement highlighted both established favorites and fresh contenders across drama, comedy, limited series, and more.
In the Outstanding Drama Series category, nominees include "The Pitt," "The Diplomat," "The Gilded Age," "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," "Paradise," "Slow Horses," and "Your Friends & Neighbors." "The Pitt" continued its strong performance with multiple acting nominations, including lead actor Noah Wyle and several supporting players such as Patrick Ball, Shawn Hatosy, Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, Katherine LaNasa, and Sepideh Moafi.
Apple TV+ series performed well in drama acting categories too. Rhea Seehorn earned a lead actress nod for "Pluribus," while Zendaya received recognition for "Euphoria." Other lead drama actress contenders include Carrie Coon ("The Gilded Age"), Keri Russell ("The Diplomat"), and Chase Infiniti ("The Testaments").
Supporting drama actress nominees featured several from "The Pitt," alongside Julianne Nicholson ("Paradise") and Karolina Wydra ("Pluribus"). On the actor side, Gary Oldman ("Slow Horses"), Sterling K. Brown ("Paradise"), Rufus Sewell ("The Diplomat"), and Mark Ruffalo ("Task") round out a competitive field.
Comedy categories showcased a mix of returning favorites and newcomers. "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building," "Shrinking," "Nobody Wants This," "Margo’s Got Money Troubles," and "Widow’s Bay" earned Outstanding Comedy Series nods. Lead comedy actress contenders include Quinta Brunson ("Abbott Elementary"), Jean Smart ("Hacks"), Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear"), Elle Fanning ("Margo’s Got Money Troubles"), and Lisa Kudrow ("The Comeback").
Lead comedy actor nominees feature Martin Short ("Only Murders in the Building"), Jason Segel ("Shrinking"), Matthew Rhys ("Widow’s Bay"), Steve Carell ("Rooster"), and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II ("Wonder Man"). Strong supporting performances were recognized across "Hacks," "Widow’s Bay," "Shrinking," and "Abbott Elementary," with nods for actors including Harrison Ford, Tyler James Williams, and Hannah Einbinder.
Limited series contenders include "Beef," "All Her Fault," "The Best In Me," "DTF St. Louis," and "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette." Acting honors in this category spotlighted stars like Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Claire Danes, Sarah Snook, and Charles Hunnam.
Reality and variety categories featured perennial favorites such as "Survivor," "RuPaul’s Drag Race," "The Traitors," "Saturday Night Live," "The Daily Show," and "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver."
One particularly poignant note was the posthumous nomination for legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner as a guest actor in "The Bear."
The Emmy Awards recognize excellence in television and have long celebrated both popular hits and critically acclaimed series. This year's slate reflects a television landscape balancing returning powerhouses with bold new entries. Winners will be revealed on September 14 in a ceremony that promises highlights across the industry.
