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Television contenders prepare for 78th Emmy Awards broadcast

ABC News reports that top series face critical showdowns ahead of the ceremony broadcast.

Updated Sep 10, 2026 · 06:48 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled to air live on NBC starting at 8 p.m. Eastern.[ABC News]
  • Drama contender The Pitt leads all nominated productions with 25 total nominations.[ABC News]
  • Comedy series Hacks set a category record with 24 nominations for its final season.[ABC News]
  • Pundits widely favor The Pitt to repeat as best drama, while early ceremonies already yielded eight wins for newcomer Widow's Bay.[ABC News]

Key facts

  • The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled to air live on NBC starting at 8 p.m. Eastern.[ABC News]
  • The Pitt received 25 nominations to lead all nominees for its second season.[ABC News]
  • Hacks earned a record 24 nominations for its fifth and final season.[ABC News]
  • Widow's Bay earned eight awards during early ceremonies.[ABC News]
  • Noah Wyle is personally nominated for three Emmys for his work on The Pitt.[ABC News]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether Harrison Ford will secure his first major Hollywood award for Shrinking remains dependent on voting results.[ABC News]
  • Whether The Pitt will convert prognosticator expectations into a second consecutive best drama victory remains unconfirmed until the telecast.[ABC News]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.