The 78th Emmy Awards air Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Mariska Hargitay. The ceremony honors shows that aired between June 2025 and May 2026, with 19 awards presented during the three-hour broadcast. Viewers can watch live on NBC or stream via Peacock Premium ($13/month), YouTube TV, or Fubo with subscriptions. NBC moved the Emmys from Sunday to avoid conflict with "Sunday Night Football," as it did in 2022 and 2018.

Eligible series require a U.S.-based production partner, excluding Canadian hit "Heated Rivalry." Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" leads with 8 wins from last weekend's technical ceremonies. Hargitay, star of "Law & Order: SVU," was a surprise host choice over traditional late-night or comedy picks. She recently won two Emmys for producing "My Mom Jayne," debuted on Broadway, and became a meme during the Knicks' playoff run.

The Television Academy removed five categories — including limited series writer, director, and supporting actors — from the primetime telecast to technical ceremonies, adding 16-17 minutes. Producers plan tributes to Dolly Parton, "Charlie's Angels" (50th anniversary), and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (30th anniversary). Michael J. Fox will receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. E! will air red carpet coverage.