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Emmys Hit 6.7 Million Viewers, Down 9% From Last Year

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What happened

NBC’s telecast of the 78th Emmy Awards hit 6.7 million viewers on Monday night, per Nielsen.

That total marks a 9% decrease from last year’s ceremony on CBS, which brought in 7.4 million viewers — the award show’s best performance since 2021.

Key facts

  • NBC’s telecast of the 78th Emmy Awards hit 6.7 million viewers on Monday night, per Nielsen.
  • That total marks a 9% decrease from last year’s ceremony on CBS, which brought in 7.4 million viewers — the award show’s best performance since 2021.
  • Reported by Variety and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

What to watch next

  • Confirmed release or premiere dates
  • Opening figures and audience reception
  • Follow-on deals or casting announcements

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

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