The Awardist

Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are breaking down all of the action from the 2026 Emmys, from the repeat win for 'The Pitt' to the record-breaking run from comedy newcomer 'Widow's Bay' - and Jean Smart's history-making 'Hacks' achievement! Plus, we're dissecting the Best & Worst Moments of the ceremony, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, looking ahead to 2027 contenders, and more.

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After all of its wins at the Creative Arts Emmys, is 'Widow's Bay' on track to take the top comedy prize for its freshman season? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are breaking down the top categories - also including Drama Series, lead and supporting actor and actress in a comedy and drama, and Limited Series - ahead of the Emmys on Monday, Sept. 14. Can anything beat 'The Pitt,' and is it really game over for 'Hacks'? Plus, Gerrad is taking you inside night 2 of the Creative Arts ceremony, where the late Rob Reiner was awarded for his guest turn on 'The Bear.'
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We're taking you inside the TV Academy’s Televerse and Awardist host Gerrad Hall’s panel with ‘Hacks’ stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and Paul W. Downs and his co-creators Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, where they look back on 5 select moments from their final season, sharing laughs and tears and the process. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng share their reaction to the announcement of the new X-Men cast at D23, discuss early Emmy winners, and more.

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After two daytime Emmy wins for 'Guiding Light' and a previous Primetime nomination for 'Ozark,' Tom Pelphrey is back in the race with his supporting turn on HBO's 'Task' and joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for a conversation about his meaty and complicated role, and he's looking back on his work in 'Ozark,' 'Mank,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are breaking down all of the action as we head into final voting, as 'Hacks' and 'Widow's Bay' are competing for voters' attention in their bid to win Outstanding Comedy Series.

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*Spider-Man: Brand New Day spoilers 7:20-10:31*

'Shrinking' star Michael Urie joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about his second nomination in two years for the Apple TV comedy series, his recent return to 'Oh, Mary,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng discuss the record-breaking opening for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and the big reveal of Sadie Sink's character, the cancellation (or, renewal reversal) of 'Wonder Man,' and Michael J. Fox receiving the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at this year's Emmys.

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