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Heated Rivalry Named TCA Program of the Year

8/21/2026

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TCA Awards

Heated Rivalry was named Program of the Year by the Television Critics Association.
Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay won Outstanding Achievement in Comedy at the TCA Awards.
Kate O’Flynn received Individual Achievement in Comedy for Widow’s Bay.
Stephen Colbert received the Career Achievement Award from the TCA.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won Outstanding Achievement in Variety, Talk or Sketch.

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TCA Announces

The Television Critics Association announced its awards via press release and social-media clips, without an in-person ceremony.
Andy Dehnart, TCA president, said the virtual announcement continues the association’s tradition of honoring creators.
Netflix’s “Death by Lightning” won the Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries or Specials award.
Heated Rivalry cannot compete for an Emmy because it is a purely Canadian production.

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TCA Awards

Heated Rivalry was named Program of the Year by the Television Critics Association.
Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay won Outstanding Achievement in Comedy at the TCA Awards.
Kate O’Flynn received Individual Achievement in Comedy for Widow’s Bay.
Stephen Colbert received the Career Achievement Award from the TCA.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won Outstanding Achievement in Variety, Talk or Sketch.

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