Arlington, VA; July 8, 2026 — PBS received five (5) nominations today as part of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy announced.
The Academy noted that this year’s nominations reflect the undiminished creative range and vitality of television programming, celebrating both emerging talent and beloved creative voices shaping the future of the industry.
For PBS, the recognition affirms the enduring power of public media storytelling and its lasting influence across the television landscape.
These nominated programs are available to stream now on PBS.org and the PBS app. For the complete list of nominees for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, visit: https://www.televisionacademy.com/awards/nominees-winners.
Winners will be announced at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, to be broadcast live on NBC on Monday, September 14, and streaming live on Peacock at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
PBS congratulates all nominees on this well-deserved recognition of excellence in television!
Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
PBS, Florentine Films, and WETA-TV
Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
PBS, Florentine Films, and WETA-TV
Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special
FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES. JR.
PBS, McGee Media, Inkwell Media, and Kunhardt Films
Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking
INDEPENDENT LENS "The Librarians"
PBS, ITVS
Outstanding Structured Reality Program
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
PBS, GBH