Astra TV Awards 2026 Nominations: The Pitt Dominates While Comedy Favorites Battle for Gold

The Hollywood Creative Alliance has officially unveiled the nominees for the 2026 Astra TV Awards, and if there was any doubt about which show owned the television conversation this year, HBO Max's The Pitt just walked into the room and cleared it up.

Leading all programs with an impressive 12 nominations, the acclaimed medical drama emerged as the biggest player of this year's awards race, landing major recognition in categories including Best Drama Series, Best Actor for Noah Wyle, and an eye-popping four Supporting Actress nominations. Whew. Somebody over at The Pitt may need a bigger trophy shelf.

The nominations, selected by a committee of 50 Hollywood Creative Alliance members, highlight the best television across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. As always, the Astra TV Awards continue to carve out their own lane by recognizing ensemble casts and celebrating programming from every corner of the television landscape.

The Pitt Becomes the Show to Beat

It's hard to argue with the momentum behind The Pitt. The medical drama not only secured a Best Drama Series nomination but also earned acting nominations across nearly every major category.

Noah Wyle picked up a nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series, while Katherine LaNasa, Isa Briones, Taylor Dearden, and Sepideh Moafi all earned Supporting Actress nods. Patrick Ball and Shawn Hatosy joined the party in Supporting Actor, while Tal Anderson landed a Guest Actress nomination.

Add nominations for directing, writing, and streaming drama ensemble, and it's clear voters weren't simply watching The Pitt—they were taking notes.

Comedy Categories Bring Fierce Competition

While The Pitt dominated the drama side, the comedy races are shaping up to be some of the most competitive categories of the night.

Shrinking emerged as the most-nominated comedy series, while Bill Lawrence's newest project, Rooster, earned nine nominations including Best Comedy Series and acting recognition for Steve Carell, Danielle Deadwyler, Charly Clive, John C. McGinley, and Phil Dunster.

Meanwhile, Abbott Elementary continues its awards-season winning streak. The beloved ABC comedy scored nominations for Best Comedy Series, Best Actress for Quinta Brunson, Supporting Actor for Tyler James Williams, Supporting Actress nods for both Janelle James and Sheryl Lee Ralph, plus directing and writing recognition.

And yes, Scrubs fans can officially start celebrating. The revival landed seven nominations, proving that a trip back to Sacred Heart Hospital was exactly what television audiences and apparently awards voters wanted.

Paradise, Beef and Other Heavy Hitters Make Their Presence Known

Over in the drama field, Hulu's Paradise turned in a strong performance with nominations for Best Drama Series, Best Actor for Sterling K. Brown, Supporting Actor for James Marsden, Guest Actress for Shailene Woodley, and recognition for both writing and directing.

Netflix's Beef practically claimed ownership of the Limited Series categories. The acclaimed project secured nominations for Best Limited Series, acting nods for Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, supporting nominations for Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, and Youn Yuh-jung, along with ensemble, directing, and writing recognition.

The competition remains crowded with contenders such as The Diplomat, Landman, From, Outlander, The Boys, and Pluribus all earning major nominations.

Some Familiar Faces Return to the Awards Conversation

One of the more entertaining aspects of this year's nominations is seeing television legends and fan favorites continue to thrive.

Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Gary Oldman, Harrison Ford, Jean Smart, Lisa Kudrow, Martin Short, Steve Martin, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Zach Braff all received nominations, creating a ballot that blends television veterans with some of the medium's brightest newer stars.

The guest performance categories are equally noteworthy, featuring names like Jamie Lee Curtis, Taraji P. Henson, Ryan Gosling, Bradley Whitford, Elisabeth Moss, and Isabella Rossellini.

Not bad company to keep.

2026 Astra TV Awards Nominees: Full List

The Hollywood Creative Alliance's 2026 Astra TV Awards nominations showcase a wide range of talent across broadcast, cable, streaming, reality, animation, and limited series programming. Here's a complete breakdown of the major categories and nominees announced this week.

Category	Nominees
Comedy Series	Abbott Elementary, Elsbeth, Hacks, I Love LA, Margo's Got Money Troubles, Rooster, Scrubs, Shrinking, Ted, The Hunting Wives
Broadcast Network Comedy Ensemble	Abbott Elementary, Best Medicine, Ghosts, Scrubs, Shifting Gears, St. Denis Medical
Cable Comedy Ensemble	American Classic, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, I Love LA, Rooster, The Chair Company, The Lowdown
Streaming Comedy Ensemble	Gen V, Hacks, Margo's Got Money Troubles, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking
Actress in a Comedy Series	Brittany Snow, Carrie Preston, Elle Fanning, Jean Smart, Jenna Ortega, Keke Palmer, Lisa Kudrow, Malin Akerman, Rachel Sennott, Quinta Brunson, Selena Gomez
Actor in a Comedy Series	Adam Brody, David Alan Grier, Ethan Hawke, Jason Segel, John Cena, Martin Short, Steve Carell, Steve Martin, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Zach Braff
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series	Daniel Radcliffe, Donald Faison, Harrison Ford, John C. McGinley, Josh Hutcherson, Nick Offerman, Paul W. Downs, Phil Dunster, Ted McGinley, Tyler James Williams
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Emma Myers, Hannah Einbinder, Janelle James, Jessica Williams, Michelle Pfeiffer, Odessa A'zion, Sarah Chalke, Sheryl Lee Ralph
Guest Actress in a Comedy Series	Amy Sedaris, Cherry Jones, Christina Ricci, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kaitlin Olson, Taraji P. Henson
Guest Actor in a Comedy Series	Brett Goldstein, Christopher McDonald, Elijah Wood, John C. McGinley, Michael J. Fox, Ryan Gosling
Drama Series	From, Heated Rivalry, High Potential, Landman, Outlander, Paradise, Pluribus, The Boys, The Diplomat, The Pitt
Broadcast Network Drama Ensemble	9-1-1, Grey's Anatomy, High Potential, Marshals, Matlock, Will Trent
Cable Drama Ensemble	Euphoria, From, Outlander, The Audacity, The Beauty, IT: Welcome to Derry
Streaming Drama Ensemble	Landman, Paradise, Pluribus, Stranger Things, The Boys, The Pitt
Actor in a Drama Series	Antony Starr, Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Magnussen, Gary Oldman, Mark Ruffalo, Noah Wyle, Ramon Rodriguez, Sam Heughan, Sterling K. Brown, Walton Goggins
Actress in a Drama Series	Angela Bassett, Carrie Coon, Chase Infiniti, Ella Purnell, Kathy Bates, Kaitlin Olson, Keri Russell, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rhea Seehorn, Zendaya
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series	Bill Skarsgård, Billy Crudup, James Marsden, Jamie Campbell Bower, Jason Ritter, Jensen Ackles, Patrick Ball, Shawn Hatosy, Tom Pelphrey, Zach Galifianakis
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series	Alfre Woodard, Allison Janney, Christine Baranski, Emilia Jones, Isa Briones, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Katherine LaNasa, Rebecca Hall, Sepideh Moafi, Taylor Dearden
Guest Actor in a Drama Series	Bill Pullman, Bradley Whitford, Eric Dane, Giancarlo Esposito, Macaulay Culkin, Paul Reiser
Guest Actress in a Drama Series	Elisabeth Moss, Isabella Rossellini, Kiernan Shipka, Miriam Shor, Shailene Woodley, Tal Anderson
Limited Series	All Her Fault, Beef, DTF: St. Louis, Half Man, The Beast in Me, The Girlfriend
TV Movie	Deep Cover, Mike, Nick, Nick and Alice, People We Meet on Vacation, Remarkably Bright Creatures, Swiped, The Wrecking Crew
Limited Series or TV Movie Cast Ensemble	All Her Fault, Beef, Lord of the Flies, Mike, Nick, Nick and Alice, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, The Girlfriend
Animated Series	Family Guy, Hazbin Hotel, Invincible, Long Story Short, South Park, The Simpsons
Anime Series	Dandelion, Mao, Rooster Fighter, Sakamoto Days, Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Witch Hat Atelier
Reality Series	90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, Baylen Out Loud, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Love Is Blind, Love on the Spectrum, Naked and Afraid, Queer Eye, Ready to Love, Shark Tank, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Reality Competition Series	Beast Games: Strong vs. Smart, Dancing with the Stars, Love Island USA, Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing, RuPaul's Drag Race, Squid Game: The Challenge, Survivor, The Traitors, The Voice, Tournament of Champions
Docuseries or Nonfiction Series	Billy Joel: And So It Goes, Boy Band Confidential, Lost Women of Alaska, Mr. Scorsese, Taylor Swift: The End of an Era, Tucci in Italy
Documentary TV Movie	Aka Charlie Sheen, John Candy: I Like Me, Marty, Life Is Short, Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man, My Mom Jayne, The Secrets We Bury
Standup or Variety Special	Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable, Nikki Glazer: Good Girl, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The Final Show, The Muppet Show, The Oscars, Wanda Sykes: Legacy
Talk or Variety Series	Hot Ones, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Week Tonight, Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The winners will be revealed when the Astra TV Awards take place on August 15 in Los Angeles. Until then, television fans can do what we all do best: debate the nominees, argue over the snubs, and prepare for several months of passionately defending our favorite shows online.