The US medical drama The Pitt and comedy Hacks received the most nominations for this year's 78th Emmy Awards. Several popular shows, including Stranger Things and Euphoria, were notably absent from top categories.
Key facts
- •The Pitt leads Emmy nominations with 25 nods.
- •Hacks received 24 nominations for its final season.
- •The 78th Emmy Awards did not shortlist Stranger Things or Euphoria for best drama.
- •Matthew Rhys is nominated for two lead acting awards.
- •Stranger Things' seven nominations were all in technical categories.
- •Jeremy Allen White was snubbed for The Bear despite previous Emmy wins.
The US medical drama The Pitt and the comedy Hacks are leading the nominations for this year's Emmy Awards, considered America's most coveted TV honours. The Pitt secured 25 nominations, closely followed by the final season of Hacks with 24. However, the final seasons of hit shows Stranger Things and Euphoria were not included on the shortlist for best drama.
By the numbers
Leading Nominees and British Stars
The Pitt garnered 25 nominations, while the final season of Hacks received 24. British actors also earned recognition, with Matthew Rhys being the only individual nominated for two lead acting awards, for his roles in Widow's Bay and The Beast In Me. Other British nominees include Riz Ahmed for Bait, Carey Mulligan for Beef, Gary Oldman for Slow Horses, and Rufus Sewell for The Diplomat.
Notable Snubs in Top Categories
The 78th Emmy Awards' best drama shortlist did not include the final seasons of Stranger Things or Euphoria. Stranger Things received seven nominations, all within technical categories. For Euphoria, Zendaya was the only cast member listed in the main acting categories. Additionally, while The Bear made the list for best comedy, its star Jeremy Allen White was not nominated, despite having won Emmys for best lead comedy actor in both 2024 and 2025.
Awards Ceremony Details
The winners of the Emmy Awards will be announced at a ceremony scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on September 14.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Entertainment & Arts.
