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Emmys 2026: Uninvited Shows and Surprise Nominees
14 Sep
Summary
- Heated Rivalry ineligible due to Canadian production status.
- Final seasons of Euphoria and Stranger Things have weaker showings.
- Talk series and scripted variety series categories merged this year.
The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled for Monday in Los Angeles, celebrating the year's most outstanding television programs. This year's nominations feature a mix of expected contenders and surprising snubs.
Several popular shows are notably absent or have a reduced presence. The viral hit "Heated Rivalry" is ineligible because it is a fully financed Canadian production, lacking the necessary U.S. involvement for Emmy consideration. Similarly, the final seasons of "Euphoria" and "Stranger Things" received a weaker-than-expected showing, securing only technical nominations or a single acting nod.
Significant changes have been made to the award categories to revitalize the ceremony. The "best talk series" and "best scripted variety series" categories have been combined into a single "outstanding variety series" award. Additionally, some categories have been moved to the earlier Creative Arts Emmys to streamline the main telecast, reducing the number of trophies presented on the main night from 26 to 19.
The ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET on Monday at the Peacock Theater. U.S. viewers can watch live on NBC or stream on Peacock. In the UK, the event starts at 1:00 AM BST on Tuesday, with overnight coverage available on BBC News.
