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Pop Culture Happy Hour · September 15, 2026 · 24m

2026 Emmys recap

In this Emmy recap, the Pop Culture Happy Hour team celebrates wins for shows they adore, including Widow’s Bay, The Pitt, and Pluribus. Jean Smart and Matthew Rhys took home trophies, with Rhys making history in some form. They also break down Mariska Hargitay’s hosting stint, which they describe as both game and corny.

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Preview

The hosts were thrilled to see their favorite shows win big
The Pop Culture Happy Hour team celebrated Emmy wins for Widow’s Bay, The Pitt, and Pluribus, series they have long championed.
Mariska Hargitay brought a game and corny energy as Emmys host
Mariska Hargitay’s hosting was both game and corny, a combination that made her memorable to the Pop Culture Happy Hour team.

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