2026 Emmy Predictions

It’s been awhile since I’ve done Emmy predictions (four years to be exact). Usually, it’s because I just forget, as the Oscars and Golden Globes are at least in the midst of general awards season. And yes, I haven’t seen most of these, as I’m struggling to catch up on some shows from the 2010s (grad school made me fall behind), but these are predictions, not what I wish would win and are based entirely on research. So without further ado, here are my predictions for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards.

Outstanding Comedy Series - Widow’s Bay

Outstanding Drama Series - The Pitt

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series - DTF St. Louis

Outstanding Reality Competition Program - The Traitors

Outstanding Variety Series - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Matthew Rhys, Widow’s Bay

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - Jean Smart, Hacks

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Noah Wyle, The Pitt

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie - Oscar Issac, Beef

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie - Carey Mulligan, Beef

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Harrison Ford, Shrinking

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Katie O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Patrick Ball, The Pitt

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Katherine La Nasa, The Pitt

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series - “Welcome to Widow’s Bay,” Widow’s Bay

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series - “We Is Us,” Pluribus

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series - “Hacks,” Hacks

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series - “We is Us,” Pluribus