The Pitt leads Emmy nominations with 25, Stranger Things snubbed in major categories

On July 8, 2026, the Emmy Awards nominations were announced, revealing that the US medical drama The Pitt leads the race with a total of 25 nominations. Following closely is the final season of Hacks, which garnered 24 nominations. Notably, popular series like Stranger Things and Euphoria were excluded from the best drama shortlist.

The Most Nominated Shows

This year's nominations highlight the dominance of The Pitt and Hacks. The complete list of the most nominated shows is as follows:

• The Pitt - 25 nominations
• Hacks - 24 nominations
• Widow's Bay - 19 nominations
• Pluribus - 18 nominations
• Beef - 16 nominations
• DTF St Louis - 13 nominations

Among the British nominees, Matthew Rhys stands out as he received nominations for lead acting awards in both Widow's Bay and The Beast In Me.

Key Emmy Categories and Nominees

The Emmy Awards feature various categories, with standout nominations in both drama and comedy series. The nominees for best drama series include:

• The Diplomat (Netflix)
• The Gilded Age (HBO Max)
• A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms (HBO Max)
• Paradise (Hulu)
• The Pitt (HBO Max)
• Pluribus (Apple TV)
• Slow Horses (Apple TV)
• Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV)

In the comedy series category, nominees include:

• Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• The Bear (FX/Hulu)
• Hacks (HBO Max)
• Margo's Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)
• Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
• Only Murders In The Building (Hulu)
• Shrinking (Apple TV)
• Widow's Bay (Apple TV)

Final Thoughts on Emmy Nominations

The absence of Stranger Things from the main categories is a significant talking point. The series only received seven nominations, all in technical categories. Meanwhile, Zendaya is the sole nominee from Euphoria in the main acting categories. The winners will be revealed during the ceremony in Los Angeles on September 14.