Who will win Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series in 2026?
6 nominees are competing for Outstanding Directing for a 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 1 point. Every ballot has to call it.
Updated July 2026
The 2026 nominees
| Nominee | Title / Network |
|---|---|
| Randall Einhorn | Abbott Elementary |
| Christopher Storer | The Bear |
| Andrew DeYoung | The Chair Company |
| Lucia Aniello | Hacks |
| Mary Lou Belli | The Ms. Pat Show |
| Hiro Murai | Widow's Bay |
How do pools score this category?
Flat scoring gives every category 1 point. In Envelope’s Headliners preset, this is a tier-3 category worth 1 point: a craft race, and the sneaky edge for anyone who does their homework.
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There are 6 nominees for Outstanding Directing for a 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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