**Widow’s Bay** has surged to frontrunner status in the Outstanding Comedy Series race on the strength of its breakout spring debut as a horror-comedy hybrid, massive word-of-mouth momentum, and a leading 19 Emmy nominations for its first season, including key nods for directing, writing, and multiple acting performances. Created by Katie Dippold and featuring standout work from Matthew Rhys and the ensemble, the Apple TV series capitalized on its late eligibility window and tonal innovation to eclipse expectations. Final-season frontrunner **Hacks** retains solid support at roughly one-third implied probability thanks to its record 24 nominations, loyal voter base, and Jean Smart’s acclaimed performance, though its established status faces headwinds from the newcomer’s freshness. The remaining nominees trail far behind, with limited recent catalysts shifting their slim odds ahead of final voting.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedEmmys 2026: Outstanding comedy series
Emmys 2026: Outstanding comedy series
“Widow’s Bay” 61%
“Hacks” 33.9%
“Abbott Elementary” 1.6%
“Shrinking” <1%
$78,750 Vol.
$78,750 Vol.
Sep 14, 2026
“Widow’s Bay”
61%
“Hacks”
34%
“Abbott Elementary”
2%
“Shrinking”
1%
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
<1%
“Nobody Wants This”
<1%
“The Bear”
<1%
“Only Murders in the Building”
<1%
“Widow’s Bay” 61%
“Hacks” 33.9%
“Abbott Elementary” 1.6%
“Shrinking” <1%
$78,750 Vol.
$78,750 Vol.
Sep 14, 2026
“Widow’s Bay”
$27,724 Vol.
61%
“Hacks”
$16,523 Vol.
34%
“Abbott Elementary”
$5,277 Vol.
2%
“Shrinking”
$5,500 Vol.
1%
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
$5,110 Vol.
<1%
“Nobody Wants This”
$6,589 Vol.
<1%
“The Bear”
$6,634 Vol.
<1%
“Only Murders in the Building”
$5,394 Vol.
<1%
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the nominee who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**Widow’s Bay** has surged to frontrunner status in the Outstanding Comedy Series race on the strength of its breakout spring debut as a horror-comedy hybrid, massive word-of-mouth momentum, and a leading 19 Emmy nominations for its first season, including key nods for directing, writing, and multiple acting performances. Created by Katie Dippold and featuring standout work from Matthew Rhys and the ensemble, the Apple TV series capitalized on its late eligibility window and tonal innovation to eclipse expectations. Final-season frontrunner **Hacks** retains solid support at roughly one-third implied probability thanks to its record 24 nominations, loyal voter base, and Jean Smart’s acclaimed performance, though its established status faces headwinds from the newcomer’s freshness. The remaining nominees trail far behind, with limited recent catalysts shifting their slim odds ahead of final voting.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the nominee who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the nominee who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jul 10, 2026, 10:17 AM ET
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0x69c47De9D...The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the nominee who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**Widow’s Bay** has surged to frontrunner status in the Outstanding Comedy Series race on the strength of its breakout spring debut as a horror-comedy hybrid, massive word-of-mouth momentum, and a leading 19 Emmy nominations for its first season, including key nods for directing, writing, and multiple acting performances. Created by Katie Dippold and featuring standout work from Matthew Rhys and the ensemble, the Apple TV series capitalized on its late eligibility window and tonal innovation to eclipse expectations. Final-season frontrunner **Hacks** retains solid support at roughly one-third implied probability thanks to its record 24 nominations, loyal voter base, and Jean Smart’s acclaimed performance, though its established status faces headwinds from the newcomer’s freshness. The remaining nominees trail far behind, with limited recent catalysts shifting their slim odds ahead of final voting.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California
This market will resolve according to the nominee who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the nominee who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding comedy series”.
If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$78,750End Date
Sep 14, 2026Market Opened
Jul 10, 2026, 10:17 AM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...**Widow’s Bay** has surged to frontrunner status in the Outstanding Comedy Series race on the strength of its breakout spring debut as a horror-comedy hybrid, massive word-of-mouth momentum, and a leading 19 Emmy nominations for its first season, including key nods for directing, writing, and multiple acting performances. Created by Katie Dippold and featuring standout work from Matthew Rhys and the ensemble, the Apple TV series capitalized on its late eligibility window and tonal innovation to eclipse expectations. Final-season frontrunner **Hacks** retains solid support at roughly one-third implied probability thanks to its record 24 nominations, loyal voter base, and Jean Smart’s acclaimed performance, though its established status faces headwinds from the newcomer’s freshness. The remaining nominees trail far behind, with limited recent catalysts shifting their slim odds ahead of final voting.
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