Emmy Predictions 2026 - Who Will and Should Win for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series?

The nominations have been announced for The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. So now, it's time to speculate on which nominees will and should win in each major category. Next up for analysis is Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

The Nominees Ranked By Which Should Win:

1. Harrison Ford for Apple TV's Shrinking - "And That's Our Time"
2. Stephen Root for Apple TV's Widow's Bay - "Seasickness"
3. Michael Urie for Apple TV's Shrinking - "D-Day"
4. Nick Offerman for Apple TV's Margo's Got Money Troubles - "Lariat Takedown"
5. Paul W. Downs for HBO Max's Hacks - "QuikScribbl"
6. Tyler James Williams for ABC's Abbott Elementary - "Trip"
7. Colman Domingo for Netflix's The Four Seasons - "Big Thanksgiving"

The Nominees Ranked by Which Will Win:

1. Stephen Root for Apple TV's Widow's Bay - "Seasickness"
2. Nick Offerman for Apple TV's Margo's Got Money Troubles - "Lariat Takedown"
3. Harrison Ford for Apple TV's Shrinking - "And That's Our Time"
4. Paul W. Downs for HBO Max's Hacks - "QuikScribbl"
5. Colman Domingo for Netflix's The Four Seasons - "Big Thanksgiving"
6. Tyler James Williams for ABC's Abbott Elementary - "Trip"
7. Michael Urie for Apple TV's Shrinking - "D-Day"

The ceremony in which the winners of The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be revealed will air Monday, September 14 at 8/7c. on NBC and Peacock hosted by Emmy Award winner Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU). Technical awards will be announced during the Creative Arts ceremonies on September 5 and 6.