Show Notes
The 2026 Oscars are one for the history books, and now our attention has turned to the best of TV as we hit the road to the 2026 Emmys. Can Jean Smart go 5 for 5 in the Best Actress in a Comedy category, or will Lisa Kudrow's 'Comeback' ruin a perfect record? Which series will emerge as top comedy with 'The Studio' not eligible this year? And can any drama beat 'The Pitt'? 'Pluribus,' 'Euphoria,' 'Slow Horses,' and more will try to take the crown. We assemble a roundtable of Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez, Sr. TV Editor Ashley Boucher, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng to set the stage for the season to come. Plus, we reveal which shows we're loving and hope get nominations, and share our reaction to the Oscars moving to the home of the Emmys.
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