Emmy Predictions 2026 - Who Will and Should Win for Supporting Actress 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 Actress in a Comedy Series.

The Nominees Ranked By Which Should Win:

1. Kate O'Flynn for Apple TV's Widow's Bay - "Beach Reads"
2. Dale Dickey for Apple TV's Widow's Bay - "Beach Reads"
3. Hannah Einbinder for HBO Max's Hacks - "Hacks"
4. Jessica Williams for Apple TV's Shrinking - "Depression Diet"
5. Megan Stalter for HBO Max's Hacks - "QuikScribbl"
6. Michelle Pfeiffer for Apple TV's Margo's Got Money Troubles - "Flamingos"
7. Janelle James for ABC's Abbott Elementary - "No Homework"

The Nominees Ranked by Which Will Win:

1. Hannah Einbinder for HBO Max's Hacks - "Hacks"
2. Michelle Pfeiffer for Apple TV's Margo's Got Money Troubles - "Flamingos"
3. Kate O'Flynn for Apple TV's Widow's Bay - "Beach Reads"
4. Janelle James for ABC's Abbott Elementary - "No Homework"
5. Dale Dickey for Apple TV's Widow's Bay - "Beach Reads"
6. Megan Stalter for HBO Max's Hacks - "QuikScribbl"
7. Jessica Williams for Apple TV's Shrinking - "Depression Diet"

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.