Who will win Outstanding Comedy Series in 2026?
8 nominees are competing for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 8pm ET on NBC & Peacock. In most pools this category is worth up to 3 points. Every ballot has to call it.
Updated July 2026
The 2026 nominees
| Nominee | Network |
|---|---|
| Abbott Elementary | ABC |
| The Bear | FX/Hulu |
| Hacks | HBO Max |
| Margo's Got Money Troubles | Apple TV |
| Nobody Wants This | Netflix |
| Only Murders in the Building | Hulu |
| Shrinking | Apple TV |
| Widow's Bay | Apple TV |
How do pools score this category?
Flat scoring gives every category 1 point. In Envelope’s Headliners preset, this is a tier-1 category worth 3 points: one of the envelopes that decides the whole pool.
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There are 8 nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. The full field is listed above, exactly as it appears on the Envelope ballot for this ceremony.
When is the winner announced?
During the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 8pm ET on NBC & Peacock. Pool ballots lock when the ceremony starts, so picks go in before the first envelope opens.
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