Missed the 2026 Emmys broadcast? Here's a recap

NPR | By Mandalit del Barco

Published September 15, 2026 at 4:26 PM EDT

At the Emmys, The Pitt and Widow's Bay took home big wins. There were some beautiful moments, awkward jokes and surprises too.

Mandalit del Barco

As an arts correspondent based at NPR West, Mandalit del Barco reports and produces stories about film, television, music, visual arts, dance and other topics.

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