Apple TV Earns Record 87 Emmy Nominations for 2026, Led by ‘Pluribus’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’

Apple earned its highest number of Emmy nominations to date in 2026, with popular shows like Pluribus, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Widow’s Bay, Shrinking, and Slow Horses earning the most nominations. New series Widow’s Bay received 19 nominations, while Pluribus was second with 18 nominations.

The five most highly nominated shows are up for best series in their respective categories, and have also earned several lead actress and actor nominations.
Pluribus

Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series – Rhea Seehorn, Carol Sturka
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Manousos
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Karolina Wydra, Zosia
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series – Miriam Shor, Helen
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series – Jeff Hiller, Larry
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

Margo’s Got Money Troubles

Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Elle Fanning
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Nick Offerman, Jinx Millet
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Michelle Pfeiffer, Shyanne Millet

Slow Horses

Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Gary Oldman, Jackson Lamb
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Jack Lowden, River Cartwright
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series – Jonathan Pryce, David Cartwright
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

Shrinking

Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Jason Segel, Jimmy
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Jessica Williams, Gaby
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Harrison Ford, Paul
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Michael Urie, Brian
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series – Brett Goldstein, Louis
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series – Michael J. Fox, Gerry

Widow’s Bay

Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Matthew Rhys, Mayor Tom Loftis
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Dale Dickey, Rosemary
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Stephen Root, Wyck
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Kate O’Flynn, Patricia
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series – Betty Gilpin, Sarah Westcott Warren
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series – Hamish Linklater, Richard Warren
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

The Morning Show

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Billy Crudup, Cory Ellison

Your Friends & Neighbors

Outstanding Drama Series

Apple also received nominations in categories for music, sound, picture editing, and more. Other titles up for those awards include Murderbot, Mr. Scorsese, Palm Royale, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

The full list of nominations can be found on the Television Academy website. Winners will be announced live on Monday, September 14 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on NBC.Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: Apple TV ServiceBuyer’s Guide: Apple TV (Don’t Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, “Apple TV Earns Record 87 Emmy Nominations for 2026, Led by ‘Pluribus’ and ‘Widow’s Bay'” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsMacRumors: Mac News and Rumors – Front PageRead More