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The Pitt Nets 25 Emmy Nods, Historic Iranian Nominee

7/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Pitt earned 25 Emmy nominations on July 8, 2026, including Lead Actor and Directing nods for Noah Wyle.
Sepideh Moafi earned her first nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress, becoming the first Iranian woman and first MENA actress nominated in that category.
Season 3 will be set for fall, focusing on a 15-hour shift on November 12, 2026, and will reference a strike backdrop and Big Beautiful Bill’s Medicare-Medicaid cuts.

History

Historical Context

When NBC launched Michael Crichton’s medical drama ER on September 19 1994, its realistic emergency-room setting quickly captured audiences, drawing 23.8 million viewers for the pilot and propelling the series to become the top-rated show by its second season. Over its 15-year run the series earned a record 124 Primetime Emmy nominations, reshaping how television portrays hospitals and influencing later health-focused dramas.

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Story summary

The Pitt earned 25 Emmy nominations on July 8, 2026, including Lead Actor and Directing nods for Noah Wyle.
Sepideh Moafi earned her first nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress, becoming the first Iranian woman and first MENA actress nominated in that category.
Season 3 will be set for fall, focusing on a 15-hour shift on November 12, 2026, and will reference a strike backdrop and Big Beautiful Bill’s Medicare-Medicaid cuts.

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