‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’ Nab Top Honors at the 2026 TCA Awards

“Heated Rivalry” and “Widow’s Bay” took two of the top honors during the TCA Awards this year, the organization announced on Thursday. While the Crave and HBO Max hockey drama scored Program of the Year, Apple TV+’s spooky comedy scored Outstanding Achievement in Comedy. “Widow’s Bay” scored more wins than any other series of the year, earning three of the 15 honors. In addition to the aforementioned comedy achievement, the series also won Outstanding New Program and Individual Achievement in Comedy for Kate O’Flynn. Additionally, Stephen Colbert was honored with the TCA’s Career Achievement Award following the ending of “The Late Show” on CBS earlier this year. “In Living Color” was given the Heritage Award, an honor for a show that is historically significant and made a lasting cultural and social impact on the medium. “Creepy ghost stories, hot athlete romance, and a global hive mind all produced engaging television — and outstanding art,” said TCA president Andy Dehnart, creator of reality blurred and host of the podcast “Made from Humans: How Reality Becomes TV.” “With these awards, we continue our tradition of honoring the talented artists and craftspeople who bring entertainment into our homes.” Here’s the full list of winners: Program of the Year: “Heated Rivalry,” Crave / HBO Max Outstanding Achievement in Comedy: “Widow’s Bay,” Apple TV Outstanding Achievement in Drama: “The Pitt,” HBO Max Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries or Specials: “Death by Lightning,” Netflix Outstanding New Program: “Widow’s Bay,” Apple TV Individual Achievement in Drama: Rhea Seehorn, “Pluribus,” Apple TV Individual Achievement in Comedy: Kate O’Flynn, “Widow’s Bay,” Apple TV Outstanding Achievement in News and Information: “The American Revolution,” PBS Outstanding Achievement in Variety, Talk or Sketch: “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” CBS Outstanding Achievement in Reality: “The Traitors,” Peacock Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming: “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” Disney+ Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Programming: “Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical,” Apple TV Outstanding Achievement in Animation: “Long Story Short,” Netflix Outstanding International Series: “Squid Game,” Netflix Career Achievement: Stephen Colbert Heritage Award: “In Living Color”