The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will air live tonight at 8 p.m. ET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Mariska Hargitay serving as host for the first time in 15 years. The ceremony will be broadcast on NBC and streamed live on Peacock.
Record-Breaking Nominations Dominate the Race
The medical drama ‘The Pitt’ leads the nominations with 25, including nods for Outstanding Drama Series and a rare dual nomination for star Noah Wyle in both Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Directing. The final season of the HBO Max hit ‘Hacks’ follows closely with 24 nominations, while Apple TV’s ‘Widow’s Bay’ has 19, including a Best Comedy nod. Other major contenders include ‘Pluribus’ (18 nominations), ‘Beef’ (16), and ‘Shrinking’ (10).
Host and Ceremony Details
Hargitay, a three-time Emmy winner and longtime star of ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’, will preside over the event. The ceremony will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and the 50th anniversary of ‘Charlie’s Angels’, with cast members among the presenters. Red-carpet coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on E!, with a blue carpet replacing the traditional red.
How to Watch
Viewers can tune in live on NBC or stream the event on Peacock. Pre-show coverage, including celebrity arrivals, will be available on YouTube and Peacock starting at 5 p.m. ET. The Associated Press will provide a delayed feed of arrivals on YouTube.
Notable Performers and Trends
The ‘Widow’s Bay’ team has generated significant buzz as an underdog, while ‘Hacks’ is poised for a strong final showing in its swan-song season. ‘Pluribus’ has also emerged as a critical darling, with creator Vince Gilligan’s legacy contributing to its strong nomination haul. Fan-favorite series like ‘The Bear’ (8 nominations), ‘Abbott Elementary’ (7), and ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (5) round out the field.
The Television Academy will announce winners live, with over 26,000 members of the industry voting in the selection process.