Television’s 2026 Emmy nominations are topped by HBO’s medical drama “The Pitt” and comedy “Hacks,” announced on Wednesday. “The Pitt” leads the overall nominations with 25 nods for its second season, while “Hacks” follows closely with 24 nominations for its final season. The nominations result in major recognition for both series across categories, with “Hacks” also setting a record for the most single-year comedy nominations. Multiple outlets note that the Emmy count reflects broad strength for HBO’s slate, with “The Pitt” performing strongly in drama categories and “Hacks” dominating comedy nominations. The coverage also highlights that “The Pitt” has returned to the awards race after prior Emmy success and again features key acting nominations for the series’ cast. “Hacks” is described as concluding its run with its highest level of recognition in the single-year nominations tally for comedy. Emmy winners are scheduled to be announced in Los Angeles on September 14.