"The Pitt" and "Hacks" sweep Emmy nominations

The Pitt and Hacks dominated the 2026 Emmy Award nominations, securing 25 and 24 nods respectively. The Pitt, an HBO Max drama centered on a Pittsburgh ER, achieved a historic cast milestone with thirteen acting nominations. This follows a successful rookie season where Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, and Shawn Hatosy all won awards. The series is praised for its real-time scripts and ensemble performances, marking a significant achievement in Emmy history for the production.