Emmy nominations announced, HBO leads with 25 nods
The 78th Emmy Awards nominations were released on July 8, with HBO's "The Pitt" receiving the most nominations. The ceremony will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay on September 14.
The Television Academy unveiled the nominees for the 78th Emmy Awards on July 8 during a live stream on Emmys.com. The ceremony, set for September 14, will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay and broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.
HBO's drama "The Pitt" topped the list with 25 nominations, followed closely by the comedy series "Hacks" with 24 nods, a record for the category. "Widow's Bay" earned 19 nominations, while "Pluribus" and "Beef" received 18 and 16 respectively.
Among the nominees are a mix of established and emerging talent. Actors such as Jason Bateman, Quinta Brunson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Rhys, Martin Short, Sterling K. Brown, Claire Danes, Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning, David Harbour, Oscar Isaac, Lisa Kudrow and Noah Wyle were recognized for work in acting, writing, directing or producing. The slate also includes 28 first-time nominees.
TODAY exclusively revealed the nominees for Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program, naming shows like "The Daily Show", "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", "Dancing With the Stars" and "RuPaul’s Drag Race".
The full list of nominees spans categories such as lead and supporting performances in drama, comedy, anthology and limited series, as well as writing and directing honors. Notable entries include Quinta Brunson for "Abbott Elementary", Steve Carell for "Rooster", and Sterling K. Brown for "Paradise" among the lead actor nominations.
The awards will recognize achievements across a broad range of television formats, with the ceremony slated for Monday, Sept. 14.