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'The Pitt' leads with 25 Emmy nominations, 'Hacks' is top among comedies with 24
By AP via Scripps News Group at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" led all comedies with 24 for its final season as the Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.HBO Max's emergency room series "The Pitt" was a rookie upstart last year with big wins including best drama series, bes...
Key takeaway HBO Max's emergency room series "The Pitt" was a rookie upstart last year with big wins including best drama series, best actor for Noah Wyle and best supporting actress for Katherine LaNasa.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville 's own film and television production scene may not have directly benefited from the Emmy nominations of "The Pitt" and "Hacks", but the city's growing reputation as a hub for creative talent is likely to be bolstered by the success of these shows. With numerous production companies and studios calling Nashville home, the city is well-positioned to attract more projects and talent in the future. The dominance of "The Pitt" and "Hacks" in the Emmy nominations also highlights the importance of strong storytelling and character development, both of which are skills that Nashville's own writers and producers can learn from and aspire to. As the city continues to grow and develop its own unique voice in the film and television industry, it will be worth watching to see how local productions can build on the success of shows like "The Pitt" and "Hacks" to bring home their own awards and accolades.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? "The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" led all comedies with 24 for its final season as the Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.HBO Max's emergency room series "The Pitt" was a rookie upstart last year with big wins including best drama series, bes...
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