The 78th Emmy Awards are here, bringing together television's biggest stars, shows and creators to celebrate the best of the small screen.
Mariska Hargitay will host the event for the first time. Nominees include stars of some of the most talked-about series, such as "The Pitt," "Widow's Bay" and more.
A statue is seen at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, September 14, 2026.
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Who will take home the night's biggest prizes?
Follow along for live updates on the winners, red carpet arrivals, memorable speeches, reactions and all the must-see moments.
Here's how the events are unfolding. All times Eastern.
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Categories that won't be announced during Monday's telecast
In July, the Television Academy announced that it would trim the number of awards categories announced during its live telecast in an effort to deliver a "fresh new take on the Emmys broadcast."
The academy said it would move the categories of writing for a variety series, supporting actor and actress in a limited series or movie, directing for a limited series or movie, and writing for a limited series or movie into the Creative Arts Emmys weekend.
Television Academy chair Chris Abrego told Variety in July that the move would "flex more creativity into the show."
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Florence Pugh, Zendaya, Sarah Michelle Gellar and more to present
Zendaya attends the Spider-Man: Brand New Day UK premiere in Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, July 29, 2026, in London.
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The star-studded presenters list at this year's Emmy Awards includes Florence Pugh, Zendaya, Sarah Michelle Gellar and more, the Television Academy announced ahead of the awards show.
Also taking the stage as presenters are Odessa A'zion, David Boreanaz, Linda Cardellini, Macaulay Culkin, Alan Cumming, Sally Field, Jon Hamm, David Harbour, Marcello Hernández, Kate Jackson, Peter Krause, Cheryl Ladd, Dan Levy, Julianna Margulies, Annie Murphy, Niecy Nash-Betts, Keke Palmer, Amanda Peet, Amy Poehler, Rachel Sennott and Jaclyn Smith.
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Who leads nominations?
A view of the backdrop is seen during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater, Sept. 14, 2026.
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"The Pitt" is heading into Monday night's awards show with the most nominations. It earned 25 nods overall and is nominated in five major drama categories Monday evening, including outstanding drama series, directing and writing.
Noah Wyle is looking to win his second Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series after taking home the trophy for his portrayal of Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch last year. After winning the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in 2025, Katherine LaNasa, who plays nurse Dana Evans, faces competition in the category this year from co-stars Taylor Dearden, who plays Dr. Melissa "Mel" King, and Fiona Dourif, who plays Dr. Cassie McKay.
The medical drama is followed by fellow HBO Max series "Hacks," which earned 24 nods total this year and is up for six major categories on Monday night, including outstanding comedy series, directing and writing.
"Hacks" star Jean Smart is vying for a five-peat Emmy win for outstanding lead actress for her performance as comedian Deborah Vance, while 2025 supporting actress in a comedy series winner Hannah Einbinder, who plays writer Ava Daniels on the series, faces competition in the category this year from co-star Megan Stalter, who plays talent manager and former personal assistant Kayla Schaefer.
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Nominees celebrated across Hollywood ahead of Emmys
Leading up to the 78th Emmy Awards, nominees gathered across Hollywood over the weekend to celebrate.
Events began as early as Thursday, when Gold House honored Emmy-nominated talent from "Beef," "The Pitt" and more. The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA also celebrated its sixth annual Emmy Nominees Night at the Chateau Marmont.
Parties continued through Sunday where Emmy nominees like Sarah Pidgeon and Constance Zimmer stepped out for the FX and Vanity Fair Party, while nominees from "The Pitt," "Shrinking" and "Abbott Elementary" stars attended the Warner Bros. Television Group's 78th Primetime Emmy Awards Nominees Celebration.
See what Ralph had to say about "Abbott Elementary's" continued Emmys recognition below:
