The 2026 Emmy Awards took center stage Monday night, September 14, crowning the best shows and actors across television over the last year. One of the night’s most anticipated awards is Outstanding Drama Series, with several of television’s biggest shows competing for the top prize. See what won Outstanding Drama Series below.
Find the full list of nominees for the 2026 Emmys here.
2026 Emmys Outstanding Drama Series Nominees
- The Diplomat (Netflix)
- The Gilded Age (HBO)
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO)
- Paradise (Hulu)
- The Pitt (HBO Max)
- Pluribus (Apple TV)
- Slow Horses (Apple TV)
- Your Friends and Neighbors (Apple TV)
What show won Outstanding Drama Series at the 2026 Emmys?
HBO Max’s The Pitt won Outstanding Drama Series at the 2026 Emmy Awards. This is the second consecutive Emmy of said category for The Pitt after its win in 2025.
When will The Pitt Return?
The Pitt is expected to return to HBO Max in January 2027 for Season 3. Emmy winner Noah Wyle will reprise his role as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, along with most of the cast.
