The Pitt' looks to repeat and 'Widow's Bay' could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive

The 78th Emmy Awards begin Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with “The Pitt” aiming to secure a repeat run and “Widow’s Bay” entering amid major buzz. Mariska Hargitay, a three-time Emmy winner for “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” hosts on NBC, which is using a peacock-blue carpet tied to the network’s 100th anniversary. The broadcast also marks milestones for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (30 years) and “Charlie's Angels” (50 years). The telecast airs live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and streams on Peacock. “The Pitt” won best drama and acting awards last year; “Hacks” leads comedy nominations; “Widow’s Bay” has eight earlier wins.