HBO Max Leads the Emmy Drama and Comedy Races for the First Time Since 2017. How Often Do Both Frontrunners Win?

Awards Circuit Column: "The Pitt" and "Hacks" look to make history for the network, along with "DTF St. Louis" on the limited side.

By Clayton Davis

Clayton Davis

Chief Awards Editor

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HBO Max wants it all.

The most-nominated network enters Phase 2 of the Emmy race with the year’s two most-nominated series, giving the platform a rare opportunity to capture television’s top drama and comedy prizes, and potentially make history across three major program categories.

“The Pitt,” the sophomore season of the breakout medical drama, leads all programs with 25 nominations. Close behind is “Hacks,” which earned 24 nominations, making it the most-nominated comedy series in Emmy history. The next closest is Apple TV’s horror-comedy “Widow’s Bay,” with 19.

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