The Emmy Nominations: A Reflection of Power and Politics in Television The 2026 Emmy nominations have been announced, and as expected, familiar faces dominate the list. The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, and Saturday Night Live are all vying for top honors in the variety series category.
However, it's not just who made it onto the list that's interesting; how they got there is equally significant.