Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Widow’s Bay Leads 2026 Emmys as The Pitt Wins Drama
The Emmy Awards give prizes to the best television shows and performers.
In 2026, Widow’s Bay won more awards than any other program, taking home 14.
It won the prize for best comedy series.
Matthew Rhys won two acting awards, one for Widow’s Bay and one for The Beast in Me.
The Pitt won best drama series for the second year in a row.
Noah Wyle also won the lead drama acting award again.
DTF St. Louis won seven awards in the limited-series categories.
Mariska Hargitay hosted the ceremony in Los Angeles.
Widow’s Bay led the 2026 Emmy tally with 14 wins from 19 nominations.
The Apple TV series won Outstanding Comedy Series, while Matthew Rhys, Kate O’Flynn and Stephen Root won acting awards.
The Pitt won Outstanding Drama Series and lead drama actor for Noah Wyle, who repeated his victory from last year.
Matthew Rhys became a double winner after also taking lead actor in a limited series for The Beast in Me.
DTF St. Louis won seven awards, including supporting acting prizes for David Harbour and Linda Cardellini.
- Who
- Television programs and performers including Widow’s Bay, The Pitt, Matthew Rhys, Noah Wyle and DTF St. Louis.
- What
- The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards recognized winners across comedy, drama, limited-series, variety and reality categories.
- When
- The awards were held in 2026, with the Primetime and Creative Arts ceremonies taking place across the preceding weekend.
- Where
- The Primetime ceremony took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
- Why
- The Emmys recognize television programs, creators and performers.
- Event
- 78th Primetime Emmy Awards
- Leading program
- Widow’s Bay — 14 wins from 19 nominations
- Comedy series winner
- Widow’s Bay
- Drama series winner
- The Pitt
- Lead drama actor
- Noah Wyle for The Pitt
- Double winner
- Matthew Rhys won lead comedy actor for Widow’s Bay and lead limited-series actor for The Beast in Me.
- Limited-series leader
- DTF St. Louis — seven wins
- Host
- Mariska Hargitay
