Apple TV led the 2026 Emmys with 28 wins across its programmes, while Widow’s Bay set a comedy record with 14 awards after taking home six at Monday’s Primetime ceremony.
The horror-comedy won Outstanding Comedy Series, alongside acting wins for Matthew Rhys, Kate O’Flynn and Stephen Root. Katie Dippold won for writing, while Hiro Murai took the directing award. The six Primetime wins followed eight Creative Arts Emmys, taking Widow’s Bay past the previous comedy record of 13 set by Apple TV’s The Studio last year.
Emmys 2026 Apple TV Widow’s Bay record
The Television Academy’s official winners list records Widow’s Bay with 14 awards. Its Primetime haul included the top comedy prize and five individual awards, making it the most decorated programme of the ceremony.
Apple TV’s other major result came from Pluribus, which finished with six wins. Rhea Seehorn won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, while Vince Gilligan won Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. The platform’s total also included awards for Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Palm Royale, Slow Horses and Mr. Scorsese.
The Emmys 2026 Apple TV Widow’s Bay result also highlights how the totals are counted. The Hollywood Reporter lists Apple TV’s programme and outlet total at 28, while the Television Academy’s wider distributor tally reaches 29 when it includes Apple’s commercial win. Either way, Apple finished ahead of HBO Max and Netflix.
Apple TV beats HBO Max and Netflix
HBO Max took 21 awards across the Creative Arts and Primetime ceremonies, with DTF St. Louis and The Pitt leading its haul. Netflix finished with 16, while Prime Video reached 10 when its shared Spider-Noir awards were included.
Apple TV’s rise follows 22 wins last year, after the service had previously peaked at 10 in a single year. The platform’s 2026 result came from 87 nominations, giving it a one-in-three win rate.
In the UAE, Widow’s Bay is available on Apple TV. Our guide to watching Widow’s Bay in the UAE has the streaming details, while our earlier Apple TV Emmy nominations report covers the race before the ceremony.
How many Emmys did Apple TV win in 2026?
Apple TV led the outlet totals with 28 wins. The wider distributor count reaches 29 when you include Apple’s commercial win.
How many Emmys did Widow’s Bay win?
Widow’s Bay won 14 awards, including six at the Primetime ceremony and eight at the Creative Arts ceremonies.
How many Emmys did Pluribus win?
Pluribus won six awards, including acting for Rhea Seehorn and writing for Vince Gilligan.
