As the yearly celebration of the best of (American) TV, the Emmys have always honored the buzziest shows and series released in the past year, and this year’s ceremony was no exception. Hosted by Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay, the 78th Emmy Awards brought the star power, such as a rare awards show attendance of Tom Holland and Zendaya, TV reunions from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Game of Thrones, and more, tributes to legends who are no longer here with us, a fun cameo from Taylor Swift, and yes, the Emmy wins.
Among the biggest winners this year are The Pitt, which entered the ceremony as the most nominated show of the year at 25 nominations and walked away with 7 wins, and Widow’s Bay, Apple TV’s breakout comedy that scored 14 out of 19 possible wins, making history as the biggest haul ever achieved by a comedy series in a single year. And the best part is that many of the winners are just a streaming service away. So, scroll down for where you can catch these Emmy-winning shows and plan your weekend binge.
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Can Be Streamed on HBO Max
The Pitt – The Best Medical Drama on TV
Winner of 7 Emmys, Including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Noah Wyle
Ever since The Pitt premiered last year, the show has become a TV sensation, and its seven-Emmy haul for its second season is further proof of that. In case you aren’t familiar, the series is a medical drama following staff in a Pittsburgh hospital that has been lauded for its acting, direction, and accuracy, which includes having Filipino staff. It operates on a unique premise in how each episode is set over the course of one hour, with the entire season taking place over the course of 14 hours in one day, such as how season 2 is set entirely during the 4th of July.
DTF St. Louis – Middle-Aged Love Triangle
Winner of 7 Emmys, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
From HBO comes this dark crime comedy about three adults in a love triangle. When one of them is discovered dead, two detectives learn that the three of them used a dating app called DTF St. Louis, which lets married individuals cheat on their partners. The seven-episode series is presented in a nonlinear fashion, which makes for a story that may be hard to follow at first, but hits its stride once all the pieces fall into place.
Hacks – Jean Smart the Icon That You Are
Winner of 2 Emmys, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Jean Smart
Jean Smart made history as she became the first person to win Best Actress at the Emmys for every season of a show, which she did for all five seasons of Hacks. And if you’ve seen the series, you know why.
The comedy tells the story of legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance, whose career is on the downturn. Her chance at a revival presents itself in Ava Daniels, a young comedy writer looking for her big break. Together, the two form an unlikely pairing and mentorship. With the series releasing its fifth and final season earlier this year, now is a great time to catch up on one of the best HBO comedies of the 2020s.
Task – A Solid Gritty Crime Drama
Winner of Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series for Tom Pelphrey
This limited-series turned regular series centers on an FBI agent who heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies of drug houses in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia. Mark Ruffalo is exceptional as FBI Agent Tom Brandis, but it’s Tom Pelphrey’s Emmy-winning role as the unassuming robber Robbie Prendergrast that shines in this gripping cop drama.
Can Be Streamed On Netflix
Remarkably Bright Creatures – A Heartwarming Tale
Winner of 2 Emmys: Outstanding Movie and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series for Sally Field
While this feel-good movie went somewhat under the radar following its release on Netflix last May, the Emmys gave the film some love with two wins. An adaptation of the 2022 novel of the same name by Shelby Van Pelt, the movie centers on elderly cleaner Tova Sullivan and young drifter Cameron, whom she takes under her wing, as they look after a giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus. Oh, and the octopus is voiced by Alfred Molina and comments on their growing connection. If you’re looking for a tender movie to watch, you can give this Emmy-winning film a try.
The Diplomat – Political Thriller Done Right
Winner of Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series for Allison Janney
Heading into the 2026 Emmys, The Diplomat was seen as a strong contender for a handful of categories, ultimately winning its first-ever Emmy for Allison Janney’s portrayal as US President Grace Penn. With her win, Janney makes history as the most acting Emmys ever won by a single actor at 8, tying the record with Jean Smart, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Cloris Leachman.
The political thriller follows career diplomat Kate Wyler as she is unexpectedly appointed to a high-profile position during an emerging international crisis, leading to drastic changes in her life and political future. For fans of shows such as House of Cards and The West Wing, this series might be for you, especially with its focus on foreign policy and diplomacy.
The Beast in Me – Your Neighbor Is Not As He Seems
Winner of 2 Emmys, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series for Matthew Rhys
They say inspiration strikes when you least expect it, but this mini-series takes that premise on a thrilling turn. Claire Danes plays Aggie Wiggs, an author grieving the loss of her son who struggles to write her next book. However, she finds inspiration for her next novel in the arrival of her new neighbor, Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), as she uncovers the secrets behind the rumor that he killed his first wife.
Can Be Streamed on Apple TV
Widow’s Bay – The Breakout TV Series of 2026
Winner of 14 Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Matthew Rhys, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series for Stephen Root, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series for Kate O’Flynn, Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series for Hiro Murai, and Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series for Katie Dippold
The biggest winner at this year’s ceremony with 14 wins, Widow’s Bay has become Apple TV’s breakout show ever since it premiered on the streaming service last April. The horror comedy, set in the fictional New England island town of Widow’s Bay, follows an eclectic group of people as they try to live normal lives in their cursed town that brings various supernatural evils upon the island. If you needed a good reason to get that Apple TV subscription, Widow’s Bay is your answer.
Pluribus – Rhea Seehorn Finally Gets Her Emmy
Winner of 6 Emmys, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Rhea Seehorn and Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series for Vince Gilligan
After infamously losing all her Emmys during her run on Better Caul Saul, Rhea Seehorn finally scored her first Emmy win, besting strong contenders like Keri Russell and Zendaya, and fittingly enough, it’s for another Vince Gilligan series. In the show, viewers follow Carol Struka in her quest to discover why a wave of artificial happiness has affected humanity and why she’s immune to it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pitt, DTF St. Louis, Hacks, and Task stream on HBO Max; Remarkably Bright Creatures, The Diplomat, and The Beast in Me stream on Netflix; Widow’s Bay and Pluribus stream on Apple TV.
Widow’s Bay, Apple TV’s breakout horror comedy, won 14 of its 19 nominations, making it the biggest single-year haul ever achieved by a comedy series in Emmy history.
Allison Janney’s win for The Diplomat gave her 8 acting Emmys total, tying the record for most acting Emmys won by a single performer alongside Jean Smart, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Cloris Leachman.
Jean Smart became the first performer to win Best Actress at the Emmys for every season of a series, having now won for all five seasons of Hacks.
Rhea Seehorn won her first-ever Emmy for Pluribus after being nominated repeatedly for Better Call Saul without a win. The victory came on another Vince Gilligan series, beating contenders including Zendaya.
