The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are set for Sept. 14, with Mariska Hargitay—known for starring in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”—scheduled to host the ceremony. Multiple outlets report that drama series “The Pitt” leads the field with 25 nominations. Comedy series “Hacks” follows closely, earning 24 nominations and setting a record for comedies, according to the reporting. The nomination totals described in the articles indicate a tight race between the top performers, with “The Pitt” ahead by one nomination. The sources align on the major details of the rollout: the host and the date of the Emmy ceremony, and the leading nomination counts for “The Pitt” and “Hacks.” No additional information is included in the provided material about other nominees, categories, or winners. The nomination results and record claim are presented as part of the broader announcement of the 2026 Emmy Awards lineup.