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Emmys 2026: Our Top 8 Comedy Series Nominees

By aimee yang

Defending Comedy Series champion “The Studio” may not return for this year’s Emmy Awards, but many other nominees from 2025 will compete again. Shows like “The Bear,” “Hacks,” “Nobody Wants This,” and “Shrinking” aim for an Emmy win this time.

All four of these shows appear on a Dream Emmy list for Outstanding Comedy Series. The creators have other nominees, but they have not revealed them yet.

The nominations will be voted on from June 11 to 22, and the results will be announced on July 8. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will happen on Monday, September 14, on NBC.

The shows on the list focus on various themes. “The Bear” is a cooking drama that had a strong comeback in its latest season. “Hacks” brings laughter with its story about a female comedian facing challenges. “Nobody Wants This” explores love and relationships in a humorous way. “Shrinking” deals with emotions and life struggles while offering comedy.

Each series mixes comedy with meaningful topics, making them popular choices for viewers. Fans may look forward to the Emmy nominations and celebrate their favourite shows.

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Accent

defending/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/adjective
having and trying to keep a title won before

champion/ˈtʃæmpiən/noun
the winner of a competition or contest

nominations/ˌnɑməˈneɪʃənz/noun
people or shows chosen for an award

compete/kəmˈpiːt/verb
try to win against other people or groups

announced/əˈnaʊnst/verb
made known to the public or everyone

comeback/ˈkʌmˌbæk/noun
a return to success or being popular
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

Which show is the defending Comedy Series champion?
The Bear
Hacks
The Studio
Nobody Wants This
When will the nominations for the Emmy Awards be voted on?
June 1 to 10
June 11 to 22
July 1 to 10
September 1 to 14
What is the date of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards?
August 14
September 14
July 8
June 22
Which show focuses on a female comedian?
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Shrinking
What will be announced on July 8?
The nominees for the Emmy Awards
The winners of the Emmy Awards
The Dream Emmy list
The voting results
Which show explores love and relationships in a humorous way?
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Shrinking
The Studio will definitely return for this year's Emmy Awards.
The Emmy nominations will be announced on July 8.
Shrinking is a show that deals with serious life struggles.
All nominees have already been revealed by the creators.
The Bear is a cooking drama.
Emmy voting occurs in the month of July.
The nominations will be voted on from June 11 to
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will happen on Monday, September
Each series mixes comedy with topics.
The shows aim for an Emmy win this
Hacks brings laughter with its story about a comedian facing challenges.
Fans may look forward to the Emmy and celebrate their favorite shows.
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
defending/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/adjective
having and trying to keep a title won before
champion/ˈtʃæmpiən/noun
the winner of a competition or contest
nominations/ˌnɑməˈneɪʃənz/noun
people or shows chosen for an award
compete/kəmˈpiːt/verb
try to win against other people or groups
announced/əˈnaʊnst/verb
made known to the public or everyone
comeback/ˈkʌmˌbæk/noun
a return to success or being popular
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

Which show is the defending Comedy Series champion?
The Bear
Hacks
The Studio
Nobody Wants This
When will the nominations for the Emmy Awards be voted on?
June 1 to 10
June 11 to 22
July 1 to 10
September 1 to 14
What is the date of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards?
August 14
September 14
July 8
June 22
Which show focuses on a female comedian?
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Shrinking
What will be announced on July 8?
The nominees for the Emmy Awards
The winners of the Emmy Awards
The Dream Emmy list
The voting results
Which show explores love and relationships in a humorous way?
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Shrinking
The Studio will definitely return for this year's Emmy Awards.
The Emmy nominations will be announced on July 8.
Shrinking is a show that deals with serious life struggles.
All nominees have already been revealed by the creators.
The Bear is a cooking drama.
Emmy voting occurs in the month of July.
The nominations will be voted on from June 11 to
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will happen on Monday, September
Each series mixes comedy with topics.
The shows aim for an Emmy win this
Hacks brings laughter with its story about a comedian facing challenges.
Fans may look forward to the Emmy and celebrate their favorite shows.
This question is required

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