Thursday, September 3, 2026

2026 Emmy Winner Predictions: Best Directing and Writing in a Variety Series and Variety Special

Best Directing in a Variety Series
Will Win - Saturday Night Live
Could Win - Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Should Win - Saturday Night Live
Commentary - SNL is the tried and true, but the power of Colbert's exit may win out.

Best Writing in a Variety Series
Will Win - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Could Win - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Should Win - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Commentary - Last Week Tonight wins this on repeat. It would be nice to see voters give Colbert one last reward in this category.

Best Directing in a Variety Special
Will Win - The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny
Could Win - Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show
Should Win - 78th Annual Tony Awards
Commentary - Hamish vs. Glenn, the titans of live TV. I am going with the live Halftime Show in a tough race. 

Best Writing in a Variety Special
Will Win - The Muppet Show
Could Win - Nikki Glaser: Good Girl
Should Win - The Muppet Show
Commentary - A creative show that feels like a perfect fit for the voters in this category. 

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