As I predicted in my final pre-nominations predictions, the HBO Max drama series the house And comedy series Hacksthe Apple TV comedy series Widow’s Bay and a Netflix anthology series meat They all gave great performances. Underperforming expectations were FX/FX for the Hulu comedy series Bear And limited series love storyAs well as the reality competition show on CBS The Amazing Race. There were plenty of other surprising additions and omissions as well – for example, Apple TV hardware Your friends and neighbors It won Best Drama Series, but nothing else was mentioned, while the HBO series won Best Drama Series a task It received nominations for acting, writing, and directing, but was not nominated for Best Drama Series. I dissect all of this at length in my analysis post.
Now, it’s time to start looking forward.
We are less than six weeks away from the start of the final voting period, which will run from August 17 to 26. Obviously, a lot can change between now and then. From the looks of my inbox, a a lot The candidates – or at least their publicists – are eager to hit the campaign trail. But for now, I think things stand here at 63 categories including programming, acting, writing, directing, music, acting, and more.
Please remember: These expectations do not necessarily reflect Scott’s personal preferences. His goal is not to defend what members of the Television Academy believe He should to do, but rather to showcase what they do will He does.
Best drama series
Image credit: Warrick Page/HBO Max Expected order of completion
1. the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 4, 2026)
2. Multiple (Apple TV, Part 1, 9 episodes, November 7 – December 24, 2025)
3. Diplomat (Netflix, Part 3, 8 episodes, October 16, 2025)
4. Slow horses (Apple TV, Part 5, Episode 6, September 24-October 29, 2025)
5. heaven (Hulu, Part 2, 8 episodes, February 23 – March 30, 2026)
6. The Gilded Age (HBO, Part 3, 8 episodes, 6/22/25-10/8/25)
7. Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO, Part 1, 6 episodes, January 18 – February 22, 2026)
8. Your friends and neighbors (Apple TV, Part 2, 10 episodes, 4/3/26-6/5/26)Best comedy series
Image source: “Hacks” (courtesy HBO Max) Expected order of completion
1. Hacks (HBO Max, Part 5, 10 episodes, April 9 – May 28, 2026)
2. Widow’s Bay (Apple TV, Part 1, 7 episodes, April 29 – June 17, 2026)
3. Shrink (Apple TV, Part 3, 11 episodes, January 28 – April 8, 2026)
4. Abbott Elementary (ABC, Part 5, 22 episodes, October 1, 2025 – April 22, 2026)
5. Margo has financial problems (Apple TV, Part 1, 8 episodes, April 15 – May 20, 2026)
6. Bear (FX, Part 4, 10 Episodes, June 25, 2025)
7. Murders only in the building (Hulu, Part 5, 10 episodes, September 9 – October 28, 2025)
8. Nobody wants this (Netflix, Part 2, 10 episodes, October 23, 2025)Best Limited Series or Anthology
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1. meat (Netflix, Part 2, 8 episodes, April 16, 2026)
2. DTF St. Louis (HBO Max, Part 1, 7 episodes, March 1-April 12, 2026)
3. love story (FX/FX on Hulu, Part 1, 8 episodes, February 12 – March 26, 2026)
4. The monster inside me (Netflix, Part 1, 8 episodes, November 13, 2025)
5. It’s all her fault (The Peacock, Part 1, 8 episodes, November 7 – December 26, 2025)Best movie
Image credit: Courtesy of The Everett Collection Prospective candidates
1. Remarkably bright creatures (Netflix, May 8, 2026)
2. I miss you, I love you (HBO, May 29, 2026)
3. Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Ghost Wars (Prime Video, May 20, 2026)
4. Heads of state (Prime Video, 2/7/25)
5. The people we meet on vacation (Netflix, 9/1/26)Best variety series
Image source: Scott Kowalczyk/CBS Expected order of completion
1. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, Part 11, 118 episodes, September 2, 2025 – TBD) – Podcast [Stephen Colbert]
2. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, Part 13, TBD, Episode 15, February, 2026-TBD)
3. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, Part 24, TBD, September 2, 2025 – TBD) – Podcast [Jimmy Kimmel]
4. Saturday Night Live (NBC, Part 51, 20 episodes, October 4, 2025 – TBD) – Podcast [Lorne Michaels]
5. Daily show (Comedy Central, Part 31, TBD, January 5, 2026, TBD)Best Variety Special (Live)
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1. Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show starring Bad Bunny (NBC, February 8, 2026)
2. Oscars ceremony (ABC, March 15, 2026)
3. 68th Annual Grammy Awards (CBS, February 1, 2026)
4. 78th Annual Tony Awards (CBS, June 8, 2025)
5. 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (CBS, January 11, 2026)Best Variety Special (Pre-recorded)
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1. Taylor Swift: Tour for the Ages – The Final Show (Disney+, December 12, 2025)
2. Dave Chappelle: Unstoppable… (Netflix, December 19, 2025)
3. Villains: One Great Night (NBC, November 6, 2025) – Podcast [Ben Winston]
4. Puppet show (Disney+, February 4, 2026) – Podcasts 1 and 2 [Seth Rogen]
5. Nikki Glaser: Good girl (Hulu, April 24, 2026)Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special
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1. Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man! (HBO Max) – Podcast [Judd Apatow]
2. Mom Jane: A Film by Mariska Hargitay (HBO) – Podcast [Mariska Hargitay]
3. Marty, life is short (Netflix) – Podcast [Martin Short]
4. John Candy: I love me (prime video)
5. The Ocean with David Attenborough (Nat Geo)Best documentary or reality series
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1. Sean Combs: The Account (Netflix)
2. Mr. Scorsese (Apple TV) – Podcast [Martin Scorsese]
3. American Revolution (PBS) – Podcast [Ken Burns]
4. Yogurt shop crimes (HBO Max)
5. Rafa (Netflix)Exceptional merit in documentary filmmaking
Photo credit: Amy Bench/Courtesy of the Sundance Institute Expected order of completion
1. Librarians (BBC)
2. Cillian’s tale (Nat Geo)Best hosted or private story series
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1. My next guest needs no introduction with David Letterman (Netflix) – Podcast [David Letterman]
2. Tucci in Italy (Nat Geo) – Podcast [Stanley Tucci]
3. Frequent traveler m P Eugene Levy (Apple TV) – Podcast [Eugene Levy]
4. Find your roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr (TV show)
5. The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Clipper Pulse Fingers: Give the man an award (Comedy Central)Best reality competition show
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1. Traitors (peacock)
2. RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV) – Podcast [RuPaul Charles]
3. Survivor (CBS)
4. Top Chef (Bravo)
5. Dancing with the stars (ABC)Best structured reality show
Image credit: Kate Karzen/Netflix Expected order of completion
1. Strange eye (Netflix)
2. Love is blind (Netflix)
3. Shark tank (ABC)
4. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)
5. Antiques campaign (TV show)Best unstructured reality show
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1. Love is on the spectrum (Netflix)
2. Welcome to Wrexham (FX)
3. RuPaul’s Drag Race: Unfolded (MTV)
4. Summer house (Bravo)
5. America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Fans (Netflix)The best animation program
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1. South Park (Comedy Central)
2. Bob’s Burger (fox)
3. The Simpsons (fox)
4. Star Wars: Visions (Disney+)
5. Rick and Morty (adult swimming)
6. Smiling friends (adult swimming)Best presentation of the game
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1. risk! (ABC/Subscribed)
2. Who wants to become a millionaire (ABC) – Podcast [Jimmy Kimmel]
3. Celebrity family feud (ABC)
4. Wheel of fortune (ABC/Subscribed) – Podcast St [Ryan Seacrest]
5. The price is right (CBS)Best comedy, drama or short variety series
Image source: Scott Kowalczyk/CBS Expected order of completion
1. Colbert before air (YouTube) — Podcast [Stephen Colbert]
2. Daily Show: Desi Lydic Foxsplains (Comedy Central)
3. Bad thoughts (Netflix)
4. Subway (YouTube)
5. Randy’s Rainbow Show (YouTube)Best short series of non-fiction or non-fiction stories
Image credit: Warrick Page/HBO Max Expected order of completion
1. Inside the house (HBO Max)
2. Breakthrough: Little by little (HBO Max)
3. This is a gardening show (Netflix)
4. Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Caroline Bissette – Unspeakable Love (FX)
5. Shrinking — in it together (Apple TV)Best Actor in a Drama Series
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1. Noah Wyle the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026) – Podcast
2. Mark Ruffalo a task (HBO, Part 1, 7 episodes, September 7 – October 19, 2025)
3. Sterling K. Brown L heaven (Hulu, Part 2, 8 episodes, February 23 – March 30, 2026) — Podcast
4. Gary Oldman Slow horses (Apple TV, Part 5, Episode 6, September 24 – October 29, 2025) — Podcast
5. Rufus Sewell Diplomat (Netflix, Part 3, 8 episodes, October 16, 2025)Best Actress in a Drama Series
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1. Rhea Seehorn Multiple (Apple TV, Part 1, 9 episodes, November 7 – December 24, 2025) — Podcast
2. Keri Russell Diplomat (Netflix, Part 3, 8 episodes, October 16, 2025) – Podcast
3. Zendaya L trance (HBO, Part 3, 8 Episodes, April 12 – May 31, 2026) – Podcast
4. Carrie Coon The Gilded Age (HBO, Part 3, 8 episodes, June 22 – August 10, 2025)
5. Chase Infiniti L Covenants (Hulu, Part 1, 10 episodes, April 8 – May 27, 2026)Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Photo credit: Peter Kramer/HBO Prospective candidates
1. Tom Pelfrey L a task (HBO, Part 1, 7 episodes, September 7 – October 19, 2025) – Podcast
2. Patrick Paul L the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026)
3. Billy Crudup Morning show (Apple TV, Part 4, 10 episodes, September 17 – November 19, 2025)
4. Jack Lowden Slow horses (Apple TV, Part 5, Episode 6, September 24-October 29, 2025)
5. Shawn Hatosy L the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026)
6. Carlos Manuel Vesga Multiple (Apple TV, Part 1, 9 episodes, November 7 – December 24, 2025)
7. Howell neighbors the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026)Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
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1. Zubaida Maafi L the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026)
2. Catherine LaNasa the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026)
3. Carolina Widra L Multiple (Apple TV, Part 1, 9 episodes, November 7 – December 24, 2025)
4. Julian Nicholson heaven (Hulu, Part 2, 8 episodes, February 23 – March 30, 2026)
5. Allison Janney Diplomat (Netflix, Part 3, 8 episodes, December 16, 2025) – Podcast
6. Taylor Durden the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026)
7. Fiona Dourif the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026)Best Actor in a Comedy Series
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1. Matthew Rhys L Widow’s Bay (Apple TV, Part 1, 7 episodes, April 29 – June 17, 2026)
2. Jason Segel L Shrink (Apple TV, Part 3, 11 episodes, January 28 – April 8, 2026) – Podcasts 1 and 2
3. Martin is short for Murders only in the building (Hulu, Part 5, 10 episodes, September 9 – October 28, 2025) – Podcast
4. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II l The miracle man (Disney+, Part 1, 8 episodes, January 27, 2026)
5. Steve Carell Rooster (HBO, Part 1, TBD eps., 3/8/26-TBD) – PodcastBest Actress in a Comedy Series
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1. Jean Smart L Hacks (HBO Max, Part 5, 10 episodes, April 9 – May 28, 2026) – Podcast
2. Lisa Kudrow Return (HBO, Part 3, 8 episodes, March 22 – May 10, 2026)
3. Elle Fanning Margo has financial problems (Apple TV, Part 1, 8 episodes, April 15 – May 20, 2026) – Podcast
4. Quinta Bronson Abbott Elementary (ABC, Part 5, 22 episodes, October 1 – April 22, 2026) – Podcast
5. Ayo Edebiri L Bear (FX, Part 4, 10 Episodes, June 25, 2025)Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
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1. Harrison Ford Shrink (Apple TV, Part 3, 11 episodes, January 28 – April 8, 2026) – Podcast
2. Stephen Root L Widow’s Bay (Apple TV, Part 1, 7 episodes, April 29 – June 17, 2026)
3. Nick Offerman’s Margo has financial problems (Apple TV, Part 1, 8 episodes, April 15 – May 20, 2026)
4. Paul W. Downs Hacks (HBO Max, Part 5, 10 episodes, April 9 – May 28, 2026)
5. Michael Urie Shrink (Apple TV, Part 3, 11 episodes, January 28 – April 8, 2026)
6. Tyler James Williams Abbott Elementary (ABC, Part 5, 22 episodes, October 1, 2025 – April 22, 2026)
7. Colman Domingo L The four seasons (Netflix, Part 2, 8 episodes, May 28, 2026) – PodcastBest Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
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1. Hannah Einbinder Hacks (HBO Max, Part 5, 10 episodes, April 9 – May 28, 2026) – Podcast
2. Kate O’Flynn L Widow’s Bay (Apple TV, Part 1, 7 episodes, April 29 – June 17, 2026)
3. Jessica Williams Shrink (Apple TV, Part 3, 11 episodes, January 28 – April 8, 2026)
4. Michelle Pfeiffer Margo has financial problems (Apple TV, Part 1, 8 episodes, April 15 – May 20, 2026) – Podcast
5. Janelle James L Abbott Elementary (ABC, Part 5, 22 episodes, October 1, 2025 – April 22, 2026) – Podcast
6. Megan Stalter Hacks (HBO Max, Part 5, 10 episodes, April 9 – May 28, 2026) – Podcast
7. Dale Dickey L Widow’s Bay (Apple TV, Part 1, 7 episodes, April 29 – June 17, 2026)Best Actor in a Series, Limited Movie or Anthology
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1. Oscar Isaac L meat (Netflix, Part 2, 8 episodes, April 16, 2026) – Podcast
2. Matthew Rhys L The monster inside me (Netflix, Part 1, 8 episodes, November 13, 2025)
3. Jason Bateman Black rabbit (Netflix, Part 1, 8 episodes, 9/18/25) – Podcasts 1 and 2
4. Riz Ahmed L The taste (Prime Video, Part 1, 6 episodes, March 25, 2026) – Podcast
5. Charlie Hunnam The Monster: The Ed Gein Story (Netflix, Part 1, 8 episodes, October 3, 2025)Best Actress in a Series, Limited Movie or Anthology
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1. Sally L. Field Remarkably bright creatures (Netflix, May 8, 2026) – Podcast
2. Sarah Pidgeon love story (FX/FX on Hulu, Part 1, 8 episodes, February 12 – March 26, 2026)
3. Carey Mulligan meat (Netflix, Part 2, 8 episodes, April 16, 2026) – Podcast
4. Claire Danes The monster inside me (Netflix, Part 1, 8 episodes, November 13, 2025) – Podcast
5. Sarah Snook It’s all her fault (The Peacock, Part 1, 8 episodes, November 7 – December 26, 2025) — PodcastBest Supporting Actor in a Series, Limited Movie or Anthology
Photo credit: Tina Rudin/HBO Expected order of completion
1. David Harbour DTF St. Louis (HBO Max, Part 1, 7 episodes, March 1-April 12, 2026)
2. Jason Bateman L DTF St. Louis (HBO Max, Part 1, 7 episodes, March 1-April 12, 2026) – Podcasts 1 and 2
3. Charles Milton L meat (Netflix, Part 2, 8 episodes, April 16, 2026)
4. Nick Offerman’s Death by lightning (Netflix, Part 1, 4 episodes, November 6, 2025)
5. Richard Gadd L Half a man (HBO, Part 1, 6 episodes, April 23, 2026 – TBD)
6. Richard Jenkins DTF St. Louis (HBO Max, Part 1, 7 episodes, March 1-April 12, 2026)Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Movie or Anthology
Image source: Photography by Tina Rudin/HBO Expected order of completion
1. Linda Cardellini DTF St. Louis (HBO Max, Part 1, 7 episodes, March 1-April 12, 2026)
2. Laurie Metcalf The Monster: The Ed Gein Story (Netflix, Part 1, 8 episodes, October 3, 2025)
3. Constance Zimmer love story (FX/FX on Hulu, Part 1, 8 episodes, February 12, 2026 – March 26, 2026)
4. Yuh Jung Yeon meat (Netflix, Part 2, 8 episodes, April 16, 2026)
5. Dakota Fanning It’s all her fault (The Peacock, Part 1, 8 episodes, November 7 – December 26, 2025) — Podcast
6. Joy Sunday’s DTF St. Louis (HBO Max, Part 1, 7 episodes, March 1-April 12, 2026)Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Photo credit: Patrick Wymore/HBO Expected order of completion
1. Colman Domingo L trance (HBO, Part 3, 8 Episodes, April 12 – May 31, 2026) – Podcast
2. Bradley Whitford Diplomat (Netflix, Part 3, 8 episodes, October 16, 2025)
3. Jonathan Bray M.L Slow horses (Apple TV, Part 5, Episode 6, September 24 – October 29, 2025) — Podcast
4. Jeff Cooper L the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026)
5. Ernest Harden Jr the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026)
6. Jeff Heller L Multiple (Apple TV, Part 1, 9 episodes, 11/7/25-12/24/25)Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
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1. Shailene Woodley heaven (Hulu, Part 2, 8 episodes, February 23 – March 30, 2026)
2. Tal Anderson L the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026)
3. Brittany Allen the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026)
4. Maryam Shor L Multiple (Apple TV, Part 1, 9 episodes, November 7 – December 24, 2025)
5. Merritt Wever L The Gilded Age (HBO, Part 3, 8 episodes, June 22 – August 10, 2025)
6. Tina Ivlev the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026)Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
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1. Michael J. Fox Shrink (Apple TV, Part 3, 11 episodes, January 28 – April 8, 2026)
2. Rob Reiner L Bear (FX, Part 4, 10 Episodes, June 25, 2025) – Podcast
3. Connor Storey Saturday Night Live (NBC, Part 51, 20 episodes, October 4, 2025 – TBD)
4. Hamish Linklater Widow’s Bay (Apple TV, Part 1, 7 episodes, April 29 – June 17, 2026)
5. Christopher Macdonald Hacks (HBO Max, Part 5, 10 episodes, 4/9/26-5/28/26)
6. Brett Goldstein L Shrink (Apple TV, Part 3, 11 episodes, January 28 – April 8, 2026)Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
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1. Kaitlin Olson Hacks (HBO Max, Part 5, 10 episodes, April 9 – May 28, 2026)
2. Betty Gilpin Widow’s Bay (Apple TV, Part 1, 7 episodes, April 29 – June 17, 2026)
3. Jamie Lee Curtis Bear (FX, Part 4, 10 Episodes, June 25, 2025)
4. Laurie Metcalf Hacks (HBO Max, Part 5, 10 episodes, April 9 – May 28, 2026)
5. Cherry Jones Hacks (HBO Max, Part 5, 10 episodes, April 9 – May 28, 2026)
6. Leslie Bibb Hacks (HBO Max, Part 5, 10 episodes, April 9 – May 28, 2026)
7. Lauren Weidman Hacks (HBO Max, Part 5, 10 episodes, April 9 – May 28, 2026)Best Performance in a Comedy or Drama Short Series
Photo credit: Matt Wilson/Comedy Central Expected order of completion
1. Desi Lydic L Daily Show: Desi Lydic Foxsplains (Comedy Central)
2. Randy Rainbow L Randy’s Rainbow Show (YouTube)
3. Kim Estes L The big law (Vimeo)Best Character Voice Performance
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1. Julie Andrews Bridgerton (Netflix), “Waltz”
2. Hank Azaria The Simpsons (Fox), “Keep Chalm and Gary On” – podcast
3. Trey Parker L South Park (Comedy Central), “Sermon on the Mount”
4. Matt Vogel Puppet show (Disney+)
5. Pamela Adlon King of the hill Holo, “Any Given Day on the Hill.”
6. Steven Yeun L invincible (Main Video), “Don’t Leave Me Hanging Here – PodcastBest narrator
Image credit: Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios/Keith Scholey Expected order of completion
1. David Attenborough The Ocean with David Attenborough (Nat Geo)
2. Jodie Foster Collapse: 1975 (Netflix) – Podcast
3. Werner Herzog Ghosts of elephants (Nat Geo)
4. Octavia Spencer, “Lost Women of Alaska” (Investigation Discovery), “Missing Persons”
5. David Attenborough A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough (Netflix)Best Host of a Reality or Reality Competition Show
Image credit: Ewan Cherry/Peacock Expected order of completion
1. Alan Cumming Traitors (peacock)
2. Jeff Probst L Survivor (CBS)
3. RuPaul Charles L RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV) – Podcast
4. Christine Kish L Top Chef (Bravo)
5. Ariana Madix L Love Island in the USA (peacock)Best Directing for a Drama Series
Image credit: Warrick Page/HBO Max Expected order of completion
1. the house (HBO Max), “12:00 PM” – Noah Wyle
2. Multiple (Apple TV), “We Are Us” – Vince Gilligan
3. Slow horses (Apple TV), “Scars” – Saul Metzstein
4. heaven (Hulu), “Get Out” – Hanel M. Culpepper
5. a task (HBO), “Beyond the ideas of right and wrong, there is a river.” – Sally Richardson Whitfield
6. The Gilded Age (HBO), “My Mind Is Made” – Sally Richardson-WhitfieldBest Directing for a Comedy Series
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1. Hacks (HBO Max), “Hacks (Finale)” – Lucia Agnello
2. Widow’s Bay (Apple TV), “Welcome to Widow’s Bay!” – Hiro Murai
3. Bear (FX), “Bears” – Christopher Storer
4. Abbott Elementary (ABC), “Ballgame” – Randall Einhorn
5. Al-Kursi Company (HBO), “Life goes by so fast, it really does.” -Andrew de Jong
6. Mrs. Pat’s Show (BET+), “Give It Arrest” – Mary Lou BelleyBest Direction for a Series, Limited Film or Anthology
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1. DTF St. Louis (HBO Max), series – Stephen Conrad
2. meat (Netflix), “It Will Stay That Way and You Will Obey” – Jake Schreier
3. meat (Netflix), “Oh, comfort, indescribable comfort” – Lee Seung Jin
4. Black rabbit (Netflix), “Black Rabbits” – Jason Bateman – Podcasts 1 & 2Best Direction for a Variety Series
Photo Credit: Scott Kowalczyk ©2026 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Expected order of completion
1. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS), “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Series Finale” – Yvonne DeMarie
2. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC), “Guests: Robert De Niro as the new FCC Chairman, Glen Powell, and music by Sarah MacLachlan” – Andy Fisher
3. Saturday Night Live (NBC), “Host: Olivia Rodrigo” – Liz PatrickBest Directing for a Special Variety Program
Image source: Nelson Barnard/Getty Images Expected order of completion
1. Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show starring Bad Bunny (NBC, February 8, 2026) – Hamish Hamilton
2. Taylor Swift: Tour for the Ages – The Final Show (Disney+, December 12, 2025) – Glenn Weiss
3. 78th Annual Tony Awards (CBS, June 8, 2025) – Glenn Weiss
4. Dave Chappelle: Unstoppable… (Netflix, December 19, 2025) – Ricky Hughes
5. Wanda Sykes: Legacy (Netflix, May 19, 2026) – Julie DashBest directing for a documentary or factual programme
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1. Mom Jane: A Film by Mariska Hargitay (HBO) – Mariska Hargitay – Podcast
2. Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man! (HBO Max) – Judd Apatow – Podcast
3. Mr. Scorsese (Apple TV) – Rebecca Miller
4. Sean Combs: The Account (Netflix) – Alexandria Stapleton
5. Marty, life is short (Netflix) – Lawrence KasdanBest Directing for a Reality Program
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1. Traitors (Peacock), “Let the cards fall as they will” – Ben Archard
2. The Amazing Race (CBS), “I’m Not a Big Fan of Olives” – Bertram Van Munster
3. Love is on the spectrum (Netflix), “Episode One” – Sian O’Clery
4. RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV), “The Grand Finale” – Nick Murray
5. Top Chef (Bravo), “Carolina Roots” – Anna MolaisonBest Writing for a Drama Series
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1. Multiple (Apple TV), “We Are Us” – Vince Gilligan
2. Slow horses (Apple TV), “Scars” – Will Smith
3. the house (HBO Max), “1:00 PM” – R. Scott Gemmell and Kirsten Pierre-Gifman
4. the house (HBO Max), “12:00 PM” – Valerie Chu
5. Diplomat (Netflix), “Amagansett” – Peter Ackerman and Deborah Kahn
6. Mission (HBO), “A Still Young Voice” – Brad IngelsbyBest Writing for a Comedy Series
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1. Hacks (HBO Max), “Hacks (Finale)” – Lucia Agnello, Paul W. Downs and Jane Statsky
2. Widow’s Bay (Apple TV), “Welcome to Widow’s Bay” – Katie Dippold
3. Return (HBO), “Valerie Does It All” – Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow
4. Abbott Elementary (ABC), “Team B Build” – Quinta Bronson – Podcast [Quinta Brunson]
5. Al-Kursi Company (HBO), “Life goes by so fast, it really does.” – Zach Kanin and Tim Robinson
6. Presents jury duty: company review (Main video), “Mergers and Acquisitions” – Anthony KingBest writing for a limited series, film, or anthology
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1. meat (Netflix), “All the Things We’ll Never Have” – Lee Seung Jin
2. DTF St. Louis (HBO) – Stephen Conrad
3. The monster inside me (Netflix), “Sick Puppy” – Daniel Pearl and Gabi Rutter
4. It’s all her fault (Peacock), “Episode 8” – Megan Gallagher
5. Death by lightning (Netflix) – Mike MakowskiBest Writing for a Variety Series
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1. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, Part 13, TBD, February 15, 2026, TBD)
2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, Part 11, 118 episodes, September 2, 2025 – TBD) – Podcast [Stephen Colbert]
3. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, Part 24, TBD, September 2, 2025 – TBD) – Podcast [Jimmy Kimmel]
4. Daily show (Comedy Central, Part 31, TBD, January 5, 2026, TBD)
5. Saturday Night Live (NBC, Part 51, 20 episodes, October 4, 2025 – TBD) – Podcast [Lorne Michaels]Best Writing for a Variety Special
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1. Nikki Glaser: Good girl (Hulu, April 24, 2026) – Nikki Glaser
2. and that Da Sykes: Legacy (Netflix, May 19, 2026) – Wanda Sykes – Podcast
3. Oscars ceremony (ABC, March 15, 2026) – Ambria Allen, Jose Arroyo, Josh Comers, Dan Cronin, Jesse Gaskell, Skylar Higley, Berkeley Johnson, Ian Carmel, Brian Kelly, Laurie Kilmartin, Carol Leaver, Todd Levine, John Max, Conan O’Brien, Matt O’Brien, Agatha Panaretos, Mike Sweeney, Levi McDougall and Eric Roth – Podcast [Conan O’Brien]
4. Puppet show (Disney+) – Gaby Liedman, Albertina Rizzo, Nidaa Sweiss, Andrew Williams, and Kelly Younger
5. Chris Fleming: Living in the Palace (HBO Max) – Chris FlemingBest writing for a reality show
Image credit: Metropolitan Museum of Art Expected order of completion
1. American Revolution (PBS), “Episode One: In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)” – Jeffrey C. Incoming
2. The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Clipper Pulse Fingers: Give the man an award (Comedy Central) – Ian Berger, Devin Deliquante, Jennifer Flanz, Jordan Klepper, Zubin Barang and Scott Sherman
3. The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy (Apple TV), “Living Royal Life in the UK” – David Reilly and Christine RoseBest choice for a drama series
Image credit: Warrick Page/HBO Max Expected order of completion
1. the house (HBO Max, Part 2, 15 episodes, January 8 – April 16, 2026) – Erica Berger, Seth Caskey, Cathy Sandrich Gelfond
2. Multiple (Apple TV, Part 1, 9 episodes, November 7 to December 24, 2025) – Sharon Bialy, Mary A. K. McMaster, Russell Scott, Sheri Thomas
4. Slow horses (Apple TV, Part 5, 6 Episodes, September 24 – October 29, 2025) – Melissa Gethin Clarke and Nina Gold
3. Diplomat (Netflix, Part 3, 8 episodes, October 16, 2025) – Elinor Isherwood, Lynn Kunin, Julie Schubert, Lucinda Sisson, Natasha Vincent
5. heaven (Hulu, Part 2, 8 episodes, February 23 – March 30, 2026) – Tiffany Little Canfield, Josh Ineson and Brian SotoBest Cast for a Comedy Series
Image credit: Apple TV Expected order of completion
1. Widow’s Bay (Apple TV, Part 1, 7 episodes, April 29 – June 17, 2026) – Emily Bontin, Allison Jones, Lisa Lobell, Angela Berry
2. Hacks (HBO Max, Season 5, 10 episodes, April 9 – May 28, 2026) – Linda Lowe, Morgan Smith, Lily Trotter
3. Shrink (Apple TV, Part 3, 11 episodes, January 28 – April 8, 2026) – Brett Penner, Debbie Romano, Daniel Schwab
4. Murders only in the building (Hulu, Part 5, 10 episodes, September 9 – October 28, 2025) – Tiffany Little Canfield, Destiny Lily and Bernard Telsi
5. Abbott Elementary (ABC, Part 5, 22 episodes, October 1, 2025 – April 22, 2026) – Chris Geert and Wendy O’BrienBest choice for a limited series, movie, or anthology
Image credit: FX Expected order of completion
1. love story (FX/FX on Hulu, Part 1, 8 episodes, February 12 to March 26, 2026) – Courtney Bright, Jennifer Brooks, Nicole Daniels
2. meat (Netflix, Part 2, 8 episodes, April 16, 2026) – Jenny Bacharach
3. It’s all her fault (The Peacock, Part 1, 8 episodes, November 7 – December 26, 2025) – Matt Lander, Gene Norris, Genius Rowling and David Rubin
4. DTF St. Louis (HBO) – Francine Meisler and Amber Wakefield
5. The monster inside me (Netflix) – Kim Krakauer and Julie TuckerBest choice for a reality show
Image credit: Courtesy of Netflix Expected order of completion
1. Love is on the spectrum (Netflix) – Sean Bowman, Emily Frisbie, Ashley Morgan, and Sian O’Clery
2. The Amazing Race (CBS) – Kayla Kellerbauer, Alex Steiner and Jesse Tannenbaum
3. RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV) – Joluca Bolte, Adam Cook and Michelle Redwine
4. Survivor (CBS) – Penny Lynn Clifton, Heidi Hale, Kaitlyn Moore and Jesse Tannenbaum
5. Top Chef (Bravo) – Heather Allen, Joy Barrett, Ron Marie, Sienna Rich and Anna SturgeonBest original main title theme music
Image credit: Apple TV The expected arrangement of the finNest
1. Multiple (Apple TV) – Dave Porter
2. It’s all her fault (Peacock) – Jeff Bell
3. The monster inside me (Netflix) – Sean Callery
4. “The burps.” (Peacock) – Michael Abels
5. Robot killer (Apple TV) – Amanda JonesBest original music and lyrics
Image credit: Oonathan Hession/Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection Expected order of completion
1. Wednesday (Netflix), “Woe Me the Money” – “The Dead Dance” by Lady Gaga, Henry Walter Russell and Andrew Watt – Podcast [Lady Gaga]
2. Boys (Main video), “The Frenchman, the Female, and the Man Called Mother’s Milk” – “Raise It” by Daveed Diggs and Christopher Lennertz
3. South Park (Comedy Central), “The Crap Out” – “Christian Woman” by Trey Parker
4. Spider Noir (Main Video), “A Mistake I’ll Never Make Again” – “The Devil You Know” by Warren Oak Fielder, Sebastian Cole and Daniel Pemberton
5. the house (HBO Max), “12:00 PM” – “I Need Someone” by Andrew Bird and Gavin Breivik
6. Hacks (HBO Max), “EGOT” – “Mis Figuritas” by Carlos Rafael Rivera and David StahlBest musical score for a series (original dramatic score)
Image credit: Courtesy of Apple TV Expected order of completion
1. Slow horses (Apple TV), “Rockets” – Daniel Pemberton and Toydrome
2. Widow’s Bay (Apple TV), “Our History” – David Fleming
3. Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO), “In the Name of the Mother” – Dan Romer
4. Spider Noir (MGM+/Prime Video), “Step Into My Office” – Chris Powers and Michael Dean Parsons
5. Multiple (Apple TV), “We Are Us” – Dave Porter
6. Palm Royale (Apple TV), “Maxine Drinks Martinis Now” – Jeff TwainBest Score for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
Photo credit: Narelle Portagnier/Peacock Expected order of completion
1. It’s all her fault (Peacock), “Episode 7” – Jeff Bell
2. in no time (Hulu) – Thomas Newman
3. The monster inside me (Netflix), “The Beast and I” – Sarah Baron and Sean Callery
4. Black rabbit (Netflix), “Joy Island” – Danny Pensi and Sonder Gorjans
5. Washington Black (), “If I see my mom, whisper this to her…” – Cameron MoodyBest Music Composition for a Documentary/Non-Fictional Program (Original Dramatic Score)
Image credit: Apple TV Expected order of completion
1. Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age (Apple TV), “The Big Freeze” – Anze Roseman, Kara Talff and Hans Zimmer – Podcast [Hans Zimmer]
2. The Ocean with David Attenborough (Nat Geo) – Stephen Price
3. Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man! (HBO Max) – Jeff Morrow
4. High Horse: Black Cowboy (Peacock) – Raphael Saadiq
5. John Candy: I love me (Prime Video) – Tyler Strickland
6. Kingdom (BBC America), “Episode Two” – Segun Akinola (BBC America)Best Music Supervision
Image credit: Apple TV+ Expected order of completion
1. Widow’s Bay (Apple TV), “Beach Reads” – Toko Nagata
2. Multiple (Apple TV), “We Are Us” – Thomas Golubich
3. Things Strange (Netflix), “Chapter 8: Right Side Up” – Nora Felder
4. Hacks (HBO Max), “Hacks” – Matt Piva
5. Boys (Main video), “Blood and Bone” – Michelle Johnson and Yvette Metoyer
6. Nobody wants this (Netflix), “When Noah Met Joan” – Jonathan Leahy, Manish Raval and Tom WolfeBest music direction
Chrome Image Editing: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Expected order of completion
1. Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show starring Bad Bunny (NBC) – Miguel Gandelman
2. Oscars ceremony (ABC) – Michael Bearden
3. Villains: One Great Night (NBC) – Stephen Oremus
4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS), “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Series Finale” – Louis Cato
5. Saturday Night Live (NBC), “Host: Jack Black” – Eli Brueggeman, Leon Pendarvis, Lenny Pickett and Maddie RiceBest title design
Image credit: Courtesy of HBO Expected order of completion
1. Him: Welcome to Derry (HBO) – Joseph Ahn, Aaron Baker, Lee Yu Chen, Seth Kleinberg, Michael Lu, Troy Miller, Lee Nelson and Hsin-Lun Su
2. Spider Noir (MGM+/Prime Video) – Christian Arnsparger, Rachel Brickell, Daniel Duda, Andrew Julian, Mason Nicol, Peter Buck, John van Onen and Eric Weiss
3. Colts (Peacock) – Christoph Gabatuller, Lexi Gunvaldson, Charles Khoury, Ronnie Kove, Fernando Lazzari, Cathy Liang, Min Shi and Jeffrey Su
4. smoking (Apple TV) – Rachel Brickell, Simon Chan, Anna Criado, Mason Nicol, Peter Buck, and Justin West
5. Young Sherlock (Prime Video) – Scott Bell, Henry Chang, Christoph Gabatuller, Lexi Gunvaldson, Ronnie Kove, Charlie Proctor, Min Shi and Elizabeth Steinberg
6. Robot killer (Apple TV) – Hazel Bird, Rob Cowdery, Ethem Jim, Phil Davies, Ben Jones, Joe Paniagua, Lance Slaton and Mike Zeng
