Outstanding Variety Series

Brand new for 2026: Talk Series and Scripted Variety Series merged into a single category that can crown more than one winner. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won in the same season it aired its series finale.

1. TL
   The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
   Winner
2. TD
   The Daily Show
3. JK
   Jimmy Kimmel Live!
4. LW
   Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
5. SN
   Saturday Night Live