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Meg Stalter, left, and Paul W. Downs arrive at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
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The Emmy Awards featured big wins for “The Pitt” and “Widow's Bay,” but surprises included appearances by Taylor Swift and Sally Field celebrating Canada. Mariska Hargitay hosted with humor, and Jean Smart won her fifth straight Emmy for “Hacks.” Field received a standing ovation for her win in “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” The show honored the late Dolly Parton, with Reba McEntire performing a tribute. A “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reunion marked the show's 30th anniversary. Sofia Vergara returned to present after missing last year due to an eye allergy. “Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin mourned his late co-star Catherine O’Hara.
Ratings for the Emmy Awards have dropped nearly 10% from last year. About 6.7 million viewers tuned in to watch the 78th primetime Emmy Awards on NBC. That's according to data released Tuesday. “Widow's Bay” from Apple TV was the night's biggest winner, setting a record for a comedy with 14 Emmys. “The Pitt” won best drama for the second straight year. The Emmys telecast had brought in an estimated 6.87 million viewers on ABC in 2024, and 7.42 million on CBS last year. Monday's show was higher than the all-time low of 4.3 million from the Fox telecast of January 2024.
