The Awardist

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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Seven-time Emmy winner Allison Janney chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about her return to the White House, now occupying the Oval Office, on 'The Diplomat,' playing President Grace Penn. She also looks back on roles in 'The Help,' 'I, Tonya,' and 'Drop Dead Gorgeous,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are recapping Comic-Con, including the big announcements by Marvel — the new stars Black Panther and Ghost Rider! — and we're talking about Tom Holland's return as Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.'

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She shook up the ER on season 2 of 'The Pitt,' and now, Sepideh Moafi is an Emmy nominee for her work as Dr. Al-Hashimi, who revealed a big medical secret in the season finale. She's diving into all of that with Awardist host Gerrad Hall. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng discuss the TV Academy's controversial decision to move five categories out of the primetime ceremony, and they're giving a preview of San Diego Comic-Con.

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