The nominees have been announced, the campaigning is over and television’s biggest night is almost here. Now comes the fun part: predicting who will actually take home the gold at the 2026 Emmy Awards.
Below, you’ll find Parade’s final predictions for the major 2026 Emmy categories. These aren’t the official results—they’re our editorial picks for who we believe will win. See whether our predictions match yours, then watch the ceremony to find out how many we got right.
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When can I watch the 78th Emmys?
The Emmys will take place on Monday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Where can I watch the 78th Emmys?
The 78th Emmys will be broadcast live on NBC and streamed live on Peacock. You can also watch it on demand on Peacock.
Who will host the 78th Emmys?
Law & Order: SVU‘s Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Emmys.
Which Shows Were Snubbed by the 2026 Emmys?
Several major shows were notably absent from this year’s top races. Stranger Things missed out, while series from Taylor Sheridan’s expanding television universe—including Landman, Tulsa King and Mayor of Kingstown—were also left off the nominees list. The critically acclaimed Death by Lightning earned recognition in technical categories but failed to break into the major series and acting races.
What actors got snubbed?
The Bear actors Jeremy White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach were left out of the Best Actor in a Comedy Series category though their counterpart, Ayo Edebiri, was nominated. While Martin Short was nominated for Only Murders in the Building, both Steve Martin and Selena Gomez were left off the list. Both Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen were left out of their category for their roles in Death by Lightning.
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Parade’s 2026 Emmy Predictions by Category
How to read our predictions: Every nominee is listed below, with PARADE’S PREDICTION identifying the show or performer our editors believe will win.
Outstanding Comedy Series
Matthew RhysApple TV
Abbott Elementary The Bear Hacks Margo’s Got Money Troubles Nobody Wants This Only Murders In The Building Shrinking Widow’s Bay – PARADE’S PREDICTIONOutstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn BessetteFX
All Her Fault The Beast In Me Beef DTF St. Louis Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette – PARADE’S PREDICTIONRelated: FX’s ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ is the Show to Watch! Episode Guide, Complete Cast and How to Watch
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Keri RussellNetflix
The Gilded Age – Carrie Coon as Bertha Russell The Testaments – Chase Infiniti as Agnes The Diplomat – Keri Russell as Kate Wyle – PARADE’S PREDICTION Pluribus – Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka Euphoria – Zendaya as RueOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Noah WyleHBO
Paradise – Sterling K. Brown as Xavier Collins Slow Horses – Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb Task – Mark Ruffalo as Tom Brandis The Diplomat – Rufus Sewell as Hal Wyle The Pitt – Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch – PARADE’S PREDICTIONOutstanding Directing For A Drama Series
Isa Briones Noah WyleHBO
The Gilded Age – “My Mind Is Made Up” Salli Richardson Whitfield Paradise – “Exodus”Hanelle M. Culpepper The Pitt – “12:00 P.M.”Noah Wyle –PARADE’S PREDICTION Pluribus – “We Is Us”Vince Gilligan Slow Horses – “Scars”Saul Metzstein Task – “Out Beyond Ideas Of Wrongdoing And Rightdoing”Salli Richardson WhitfieldRelated: ‘The Pitt’ Season 3 Will Deviate From Its Previous Formula: Here’s How
Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series
Patrick Ball, Noah WyleHBO
The Diplomat – “Amagansett”Peter Ackerman, Debora Cahn The Pitt – “1:00 P.M.” Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman, R. Scott Gemmill –PARADE’S PREDICTION The Pitt – “12:00 P.M.” Valerie Chu Pluribus – “We Is Us”Vince Gilligan Slow Horses – “Scars” Will Smith Task – “A Still Small Voice”Brad IngelsbyOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Jean SmartHBO
Abbott Elementary Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues The BearAyo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu Margo’s Got Money TroublesElle Fanning as Margo Millet The ComebackLisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish Hacks Jean Smart as Deborah Vance – PARADE’S PREDICTIONOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Matthew RhysApple TV
Wonder Man Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams RoosterSteve Carell as Greg Russo Widow’s BayMatthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis – PARADE’S PREDICTION ShrinkingJason Segel as Jimmy Only Murders In The BuildingMartin Short as Oliver PutnamOutstanding Directing For A Comedy Series
Matthew RhysApple TV
Abbott Elementary – “Ballgame”Randall Einhorn The Bear – “Bears”Christopher Storer The Chair Company – “Life Goes By Too F**king Fast, It Really Does.”Andrew DeYoung Hacks – “Hacks (Finale)”Lucia Aniello The Ms. Pat Show – “Give It Arrest”Mary Lou Belli Widow’s Bay – “Welcome To Widow’s Bay!”Hiro Murai – PARADE’S PREDICTIONRelated: ‘Widows Bay’ Turns a Haunted Beach Town Into TV’s Most Talked-About New Show
Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series
Jean SmartHBO
Abbott Elementary – “Team Building” Quinta Brunson The Chair Company – “Life Goes By Too F**king Fast, It Really Does.”Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin The Comeback – “Valerie Does It All”Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow Hacks – “Hacks (Finale)”Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky – PARADE’S PREDICTION Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat – “Mergers And Acquisitions” Anthony King Widow’s Bay – “Welcome To Widow’s Bay!”Katie DippoldOutstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Claire DanesNetflix
The Beast In MeClaire Danes as Agatha Wiggs –PARADE’S PREDICTION Remarkably Bright CreaturesSally Field as Tova Sullivan Beef Carey Mulligan as Lindsay Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn BessetteSarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette All Her FaultSarah Snook as Marissa IrvineOutstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Jason BatemanNetflix
BaitRiz Ahmed as Shah Latif Black RabbitJason Bateman as Vince Friedkin – PARADE’S PREDICTION Monster: The Ed Gein StoryCharlie Hunnam as Ed Gein Beef Oscar Isaac as Josh The Beast In MeMatthew Rhys as Nile JarvisOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Taylor DeardenHBO
The PittTaylor Dearden as Dr. Mel King – PARADE’S PREDICTION The PittFiona Dourif as Dr. Cassie McKay The DiplomatAllison Janney as President Grace Penn The PittKatherine LaNasa as Charge Nurse Dana Evans The Pitt Sepideh Moafi as Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi ParadiseJulianne Nicholson as Sinatra PluribusKarolina Wydra as ZosiaOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Shawn HatosyHBO
The PittPatrick Ball as Dr. Frank Langdon The Morning ShowBilly Crudup as Cory Ellison The PittShawn Hatosy as Dr. Jack Abbot – PARADE’S PREDICTION The PittGerran Howell as Dr. Dennis Whitaker Slow HorsesJack Lowden as River Cartwright TaskTom Pelphrey as Robbie Prendergrast PluribusCarlos-Manuel Vesga as ManousosOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Michelle PfeifferApple TV
Widow’s BayDale Dickey as Rosemary HacksHannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels Abbott ElementaryJanelle James as Ava Coleman Widow’s BayKate O’Flynn as Patricia Margo’s Got Money TroublesMichelle Pfeiffer as Shyanne Millet – PARADE’S PREDICTION Hacks Megan Stalter as Kayla Schaeffer ShrinkingJessica Williams as GabyOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Stephen RootApple TV
The Four SeasonsColman Domingo as Danny HacksPaul W. Downs as Jimmy Lusaque, Jr. ShrinkingHarrison Ford as Paul Margo’s Got Money TroublesNick Offerman as Jinx Millet Widow’s BayStephen Root as Wyck – PARADE’S PREDICTION ShrinkingMichael Urie as Brian Abbott ElementaryTyler James Williams as Gregory EddieOutstanding Variety Series
Stephen ColbertParamount+
The Daily Show Jimmy Kimmel Live! Last Week Tonight With John Oliver The Late Show With Stephen Colbert – PARADE’S PREDICTION Saturday Night LiveOutstanding Reality Competition
Alan Cumming(Photo by: Euan Cherry/Peacock
Dancing With The Stars RuPaul’s Drag Race Survivor Top Chef The Traitors –PARADE’S PREDICTIONNext, Mariska Hargitay Wins 2 Emmys Ahead of Hosting Gig
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