Who will win Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series in 2026?
6 nominees are competing for Outstanding Writing for a Drama 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 |
|---|---|
| Peter Akerman and Debora Cahn | The Diplomat |
| Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman and R. Scott Gemmill | The Pitt |
| Valerie Chu | The Pitt |
| Vince Gilligan | Pluribus |
| Will Smith | Slow Horses |
| Brad Ingelsby | Task |
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 Writing for a Drama 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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