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Inside the 2026 Emmys and parties, the Best & Worst Moments, and the big winners Sep 17, 2026

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Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are breaking down all of the action from the 2026 Emmys, from the repeat win for 'The Pitt' to the record-breaking run from comedy newcomer 'Widow's Bay' - and Jean Smart's history-making 'Hacks' achievement! Plus, we're dissecting the Best & Worst Moments of the ceremony, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, looking ahead to 2027 contenders, and more.

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Final Emmy winner predictions, inside the Creative Arts Emmys Sep 10, 2026

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After all of its wins at the Creative Arts Emmys, is 'Widow's Bay' on track to take the top comedy prize for its freshman season? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are breaking down the top categories - also including Drama Series, lead and supporting actor and actress in a comedy and drama, and Limited Series - ahead of the Emmys on Monday, Sept. 14. Can anything beat 'The Pitt,' and is it really game over for 'Hacks'? Plus, Gerrad is taking you inside night 2 of the Creative Arts ceremony, where the late Rob Reiner was awarded for his guest turn on 'The Bear.'

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‘Hacks’ stars, creators at Televerse, plus X-Men cast reveal reaction Aug 20, 2026

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We're taking you inside the TV Academy’s Televerse and Awardist host Gerrad Hall’s panel with ‘Hacks’ stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and Paul W. Downs and his co-creators Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, where they look back on 5 select moments from their final season, sharing laughs and tears and the process. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng share their reaction to the announcement of the new X-Men cast at D23, discuss early Emmy winners, and more.

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'Task' star Tom Pelphrey, 'Hacks' and 'Widow's Bay' make final push for Best Comedy Emmy win Aug 13, 2026

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After two daytime Emmy wins for 'Guiding Light' and a previous Primetime nomination for 'Ozark,' Tom Pelphrey is back in the race with his supporting turn on HBO's 'Task' and joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a conversation about his meaty and complicated role, and he's looking back on his work in 'Ozark,' 'Mank,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are breaking down all of the action as we head into final voting, as 'Hacks' and 'Widow's Bay' are competing for voters' attention in their bid to win Outstanding Comedy Series.

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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' record-breaking opening, 'Shrinking' star Michael Urie Aug 06, 2026

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*Spider-Man: Brand New Day spoilers 7:20-10:31*

'Shrinking' star Michael Urie joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about his second nomination in two years for the Apple TV comedy series, his recent return to 'Oh, Mary,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng discuss the record-breaking opening for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and the big reveal of Sadie Sink's character, the cancellation (or, renewal reversal) of 'Wonder Man,' and Michael J. Fox receiving the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at this year's Emmys.

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'The Diplomat' star Allison Janney, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' preview Jul 30, 2026

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Seven-time Emmy winner Allison Janney chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about her return to the White House, now occupying the Oval Office, on 'The Diplomat,' playing President Grace Penn. She also looks back on roles in 'The Help,' 'I, Tonya,' and 'Drop Dead Gorgeous,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are recapping Comic-Con, including the big announcements by Marvel — the new stars Black Panther and Ghost Rider! — and we're talking about Tom Holland's return as Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.'

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'The Pitt' star Sepideh Moafi, inside outrage over 5 Emmys categories moving out of Primetime ceremony Jul 23, 2026

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She shook up the ER on season 2 of 'The Pitt,' and now, Sepideh Moafi is an Emmy nominee for her work as Dr. Al-Hashimi, who revealed a big medical secret in the season finale. She's diving into all of that with Awardist host Gerrad Hall. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng discuss the TV Academy's controversial decision to move five categories out of the primetime ceremony, and they're giving a preview of San Diego Comic-Con.

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'The Comeback' Emmy-nominated star/writer Lisa Kudrow, inside 'The Odyssey's Oscar potential Jul 16, 2026

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After 20 years and three seasons, Lisa Kudrow is saying goodbye to Valerie Cherish and 'The Comeback,' for which she received two Emmy nominations: Lead Actress and Writing for a Comedy Series. The 'Friends' alum chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to dig into the latest installment of the show, and she looks back on her work on 'Friends,' 'Cheers,' and 'Newhart,' and teases the 'Romy & Michele' sequel, which she's currently filming. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the Daytime Emmy nominations, and they discuss the Oscar potential for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' including which, if any, actors can make the cut.

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2026 Emmy nominations recap, snub & surprises, early winner picks Jul 09, 2026

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Nominations for the 2026 Emmys have been revealed, and we're breaking down the categories dominated by 'The Pitt,' which earned 25, 'Hacks,' which broke a record for most nominations by a comedy in a single season with 24, and newcomer 'Widow's Bay,' which broke through late in the game with 19. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng also share the biggest snubs and surprises of the day, from previous winners Jeremy Allen White and Sheryl Lee Ralph missing out, to 'Dancing With the Stars' and lots of 'Hacks' actors getting in.

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Final Emmy nomination predictions, from 'The Pitt' to 'Hacks' and 'Widow's Bay' Jul 02, 2026

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Can anyone top the 27 nominations earned by 'Severance' last year? Probably not, but 'The Pitt' stands to be a big contender and likely lead the 2026 Emmy nominations, which will be revealed on July 8. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng reveal their final picks for this year's nominations in the Drama, Comedy, Limited Series, and Reality Competition categories, including how late entry 'Widow's Bay' will impact the race, whether 'The Bear' still has any bite, and if 'Pluribus' can create some drama in that category.

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