**Widow’s Bay** has surged to frontrunner status in the Outstanding Comedy Series market after earning 19 Emmy nominations for its freshman season on Apple TV+, including key nods for lead actor Matthew Rhys and multiple supporting and below-the-line categories. The horror-comedy’s critical acclaim, strong word-of-mouth, and distinctive tone helped it stand out among late-eligible releases, drawing endorsements from industry figures and outperforming expectations in guild and critics’ circles. **Hacks**, closing its run on HBO Max with a record 24 nominations, remains a formidable contender thanks to its consistent voter support and Jean Smart’s established momentum, yet traders have shifted heavily toward the newcomer. With final voting underway ahead of the September 14 ceremony, fresh reviews and last-minute campaign pushes could still influence the outcome in this closely watched race.
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” 67%
“Hacks” 34.0%
“Abbott Elementary” <1%
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” <1%
$83,222 Vol.
$83,222 Vol.
Sep 14, 2026
“Widow’s Bay”
67%
“Hacks”
34%
“Abbott Elementary”
1%
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
1%
“Shrinking”
<1%
“The Bear”
<1%
“Nobody Wants This”
<1%
“Only Murders in the Building”
<1%
“Widow’s Bay” 67%
“Hacks” 34.0%
“Abbott Elementary” <1%
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” <1%
$83,222 Vol.
$83,222 Vol.
Sep 14, 2026
“Widow’s Bay”
$31,137 Vol.
67%
“Hacks”
$16,676 Vol.
34%
“Abbott Elementary”
$5,368 Vol.
1%
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
$5,468 Vol.
1%
“Shrinking”
$5,620 Vol.
<1%
“The Bear”
$6,649 Vol.
<1%
“Nobody Wants This”
$6,896 Vol.
<1%
“Only Murders in the Building”
$5,409 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 market after earning 19 Emmy nominations for its freshman season on Apple TV+, including key nods for lead actor Matthew Rhys and multiple supporting and below-the-line categories. The horror-comedy’s critical acclaim, strong word-of-mouth, and distinctive tone helped it stand out among late-eligible releases, drawing endorsements from industry figures and outperforming expectations in guild and critics’ circles. **Hacks**, closing its run on HBO Max with a record 24 nominations, remains a formidable contender thanks to its consistent voter support and Jean Smart’s established momentum, yet traders have shifted heavily toward the newcomer. With final voting underway ahead of the September 14 ceremony, fresh reviews and last-minute campaign pushes could still influence the outcome in this closely watched race.
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 market after earning 19 Emmy nominations for its freshman season on Apple TV+, including key nods for lead actor Matthew Rhys and multiple supporting and below-the-line categories. The horror-comedy’s critical acclaim, strong word-of-mouth, and distinctive tone helped it stand out among late-eligible releases, drawing endorsements from industry figures and outperforming expectations in guild and critics’ circles. **Hacks**, closing its run on HBO Max with a record 24 nominations, remains a formidable contender thanks to its consistent voter support and Jean Smart’s established momentum, yet traders have shifted heavily toward the newcomer. With final voting underway ahead of the September 14 ceremony, fresh reviews and last-minute campaign pushes could still influence the outcome in this closely watched race.
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
$83,222End 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 market after earning 19 Emmy nominations for its freshman season on Apple TV+, including key nods for lead actor Matthew Rhys and multiple supporting and below-the-line categories. The horror-comedy’s critical acclaim, strong word-of-mouth, and distinctive tone helped it stand out among late-eligible releases, drawing endorsements from industry figures and outperforming expectations in guild and critics’ circles. **Hacks**, closing its run on HBO Max with a record 24 nominations, remains a formidable contender thanks to its consistent voter support and Jean Smart’s established momentum, yet traders have shifted heavily toward the newcomer. With final voting underway ahead of the September 14 ceremony, fresh reviews and last-minute campaign pushes could still influence the outcome in this closely watched race.
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