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Emmys 2026 winners list: Widow's Bay, The Pitt take top honours

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McLean, K. (2026, September 15). Emmys 2026 winners list: Widow's Bay, The Pitt take top honours. CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/emmy-awards-2026-winners-9.7343758?cmp=rss

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At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday night, Apple TV's comedy-horror series "Widow's Bay" won a total of 14 awards, including best comedy series and several acting honors. HBO’s gritty medical drama "The Pitt," led by Noah Wyle, received top prizes for best drama series and lead actor in a drama. Other notable winners included Apple TV’s post-apocalyptic show "Pluribus" and HBO's dark comedy "DTF St. Louis." Michael J. Fox was honored with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his contributions to Parkinson's disease research.
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The 2026 Emmy Awards, honoring television achievements from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, took place on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. HBO Max's "The Pitt" led with 25 nominations and won Best Drama; it faced strong competition from newcomers like "Widow's Bay," which received eight awards including its lead actor Matthew Rhys. In comedy, "Hacks" and newcomer "Beef" were in fierce contention for the top prize. Notably absent was viral hit "Heated Rivalry." Mariska Hargitay hosted the event, and celebrities arrived on the red carpet wearing their best outfits to honor the late fashion designer Bob Mackie.

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🔮 - Lauren Weedman, Hacks. Outstanding writing for a drama series - WINNER: Vince Gilligan, Pluribus, "We Is Us." - Peter Ackerman, Debora Cahn, The Diplomat, "Amagansett." - Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman, R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt, "1:00 P.M." - Valerie Chu , The Pitt, "12:00 P.M." - Will Smith, Slow Horses, "Scars." - Brad Ingelsby, Task, "A Still Small Voice." Outstanding writing for a comedy series - WINNER: Katie Dippold, Widow's Bay, "Welcome to Widow's Bay!" - Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary, "Team Building." - Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin, The Chair Company, "Life Goes by Too F--king Fast, It Really Does." - Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback, "Valerie Does It All." - Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks, "Hacks (Finale)." - Anthony King, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, "Mergers and Acquisitions." Outstanding directing for a comedy series - WINNER: Hiro Murai, Widow’s Bay, "Welcome to Widow’s Bay!" - Randall Einhorn, Abbott Elementary, "Ballgame." - Christopher Storer, The Bear, "Bears." - Andrew DeYoung, The Chair Company, "Life Goes by Too F--king Fast, It Really Does." - Lucia Aniello, Hacks, "Hacks (Finale)."
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- Lauren Weedman, Hacks. Outstanding writing for a drama series - WINNER: Vince Gilligan, Pluribus, "We Is Us." - Peter Ackerman, Debora Cahn, The Diplomat, "Amagansett." - Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman, R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt, "1:00 P.M." - Valerie Chu , The Pitt, "12:00 P.M." - Will Smith, Slow Horses, "Scars." - Brad Ingelsby, Task, "A Still Small Voice." Outstanding writing for a comedy series - WINNER: Katie Dippold, Widow's Bay, "Welcome to Widow's Bay!" - Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary, "Team Building." - Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin, The Chair Company, "Life Goes by Too F--king Fast, It Really Does." - Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback, "Valerie Does It All." - Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks, "Hacks (Finale)." - Anthony King, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, "Mergers and Acquisitions." Outstanding directing for a comedy series - WINNER: Hiro Murai, Widow’s Bay, "Welcome to Widow’s Bay!" - Randall Einhorn, Abbott Elementary, "Ballgame." - Christopher Storer, The Bear, "Bears." - Andrew DeYoung, The Chair Company, "Life Goes by Too F--king Fast, It Really Does." - Lucia Aniello, Hacks, "Hacks (Finale)."
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🔮 - Lauren Weedman, Hacks. Outstanding writing for a drama series - WINNER: Vince Gilligan, Pluribus, "We Is Us." - Peter Ackerman, Debora Cahn, The Diplomat, "Amagansett." - Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman, R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt, "1:00 P.M." - Valerie Chu , The Pitt, "12:00 P.M." - Will Smith, Slow Horses, "Scars." - Brad Ingelsby, Task, "A Still Small Voice." Outstanding writing for a comedy series - WINNER: Katie Dippold, Widow's Bay, "Welcome to Widow's Bay!" - Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary, "Team Building." - Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin, The Chair Company, "Life Goes by Too F--king Fast, It Really Does." - Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback, "Valerie Does It All." - Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks, "Hacks (Finale)." - Anthony King, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, "Mergers and Acquisitions." Outstanding directing for a comedy series - WINNER: Hiro Murai, Widow’s Bay, "Welcome to Widow’s Bay!" - Randall Einhorn, Abbott Elementary, "Ballgame." - Christopher Storer, The Bear, "Bears." - Andrew DeYoung, The Chair Company, "Life Goes by Too F--king Fast, It Really Does." - Lucia Aniello, Hacks, "Hacks (Finale)."
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Emmys 2026 winners list: Widow's Bay, The Pitt take top honours · assertive framing

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Emmys 2026 winners list: Widow's Bay, The Pitt take top honours Apple TV's comedy-horror series Widow's Bay took home 14 Emmys in total The Noah Wyle-led gritty, medical drama The Pitt swept up the top prizes at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday night, including best drama series and best lead actor for Wyle. asserted
drama → take → Wyle
The HBO show entered the night riding high, topping the nominations with 25 nods. asserted
show → enter → nods
But it was Apple TV's comedy-horror series, Widow's Bay that dominated, snagging the brass ring of the night: best comedy series, along with several other awards, including best lead actor in a comedy series, best supporting actor and actress in a comedy series and outstanding writing and directing in a comedy series. asserted
that → dominate → series
After Monday night it won a total of 14 Emmys out of its 19 nominations. asserted
it → win → nominations
Another Apple TV juggernaut, post-apocalyptic Pluribus also picked up a couple awards from its 18 nominations, including best lead actress in a drama and outstanding writing. asserted
juggernaut → pick → drama
Meanwhile HBO's American dark comedy, DTF St. Louis walked away with several trophies including best limited series. asserted
comedy → walk → series
Actor and philanthropist, Michael J. Fox, 65, also received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award — one of the highest honours presented by the Television Academy board — for his work in advancing Parkinson's disease research. asserted
Fox → receive → research
This year's marquee ceremony was hosted by Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star, Mariska Hargitay, who picked up a couple of Emmys prior, for documentary My Mom Jayne during the two-night Creative Arts Emmys presented Sept. 5 and 6. asserted
who → host → Emmys
Below is a list of the nominees and winners in the major categories, presented at Monday night's marquee ceremony: asserted
list → present → ceremony
Best comedy series - WINNER: Widow's Bay. - Abbott Elementary. - The Bear. - Hacks. - Margo’s Got Money Troubles. - Nobody Wants This. asserted
Nobody → want → This
- Elle Fanning, Margo’s Got Money Troubles. - Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback. asserted
Margo → ’ → Troubles
- Nick Offerman, Margo’s Got Money Troubles. - Micheal Urie, Shrinking. asserted
Margo → ’ → Troubles
- Lauren Weedman, Hacks. Outstanding writing for a drama series - WINNER: Vince Gilligan, Pluribus, "We Is Us." - Peter Ackerman, Debora Cahn, The Diplomat, "Amagansett." - Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman, R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt, "1:00 P.M." - Valerie Chu , The Pitt, "12:00 P.M." - Will Smith, Slow Horses, "Scars." - Brad Ingelsby, Task, "A Still Small Voice." Outstanding writing for a comedy series - WINNER: Katie Dippold, Widow's Bay, "Welcome to Widow's Bay!" - Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary, "Team Building." - Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin, The Chair Company, "Life Goes by Too F--king Fast, It Really Does." - Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback, "Valerie Does It All." - Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks, "Hacks (Finale)." - Anthony King, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, "Mergers and Acquisitions." Outstanding directing for a comedy series - WINNER: Hiro Murai, Widow’s Bay, "Welcome to Widow’s Bay!" - Randall Einhorn, Abbott Elementary, "Ballgame." - Christopher Storer, The Bear, "Bears." - Andrew DeYoung, The Chair Company, "Life Goes by Too F--king Fast, It Really Does." - Lucia Aniello, Hacks, "Hacks (Finale)." asserted
It → go → Bay
Outstanding directing for a drama series - WINNER: Saul Metzstein, Slow Horses, "Scars." - Salli Richardson Whitfield, The Gilded Age, "My Mind Is Made Up. asserted
Mind → make → series
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