Full List of 2026 Nominees

Key Points:

• The 78th Emmy nominations were announced with Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller revealing nominees alongside TV Academy chair Cris Abrego, with most categories announced from the Wolf Theatre and two categories revealed earlier on NBC’s "Today" show.
• NBC and Peacock will broadcast the Emmy Awards live from L.A. Live’s Peacock Theatre on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, marking the first female host in 15 years.
• Major rule changes include merging talk and scripted variety into one “outstanding variety series” category with a new “area” award format, allowing multiple winners if 90% of voters approve, alongside other changes in category names, AI guidelines, and expanded eligibility.
• A total of 555 programs were submitted across 14 categories, a 7.5% decrease from last year, with notable exclusions such as Crave/HBO Max’s “Heated Rivalry” due to eligibility rules and Jon Hamm’s missed nomination for a submission error.
• Key nominees for reality and variety categories include “Dancing With the Stars,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Survivor,” “Top Chef,” and “The Traitors” for reality competition, while variety series nominees feature “The Daily Show,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” and “Saturday Night Live.”