For over seven decades, the Emmy Awards have been the benchmark of television excellence. Since its inception in 1949, the event has celebrated groundbreaking series, unforgettable performances, and visionary creators across genres and eras. As we approach the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, the legacy continues, 2025’s nominations spotlight startling creativity, from captivating drama and comedy to limited series, reality, and variety formats.
The 2025 Emmy nominations spotlight both triumphant returns and daring debuts. Severance leads with 27 nods, backing its cerebral sci-fi storytelling and impressive craft. The Penguin (24) and The Studio (record-tying freshman comedy) also made strong showings. The White Lotus continues its awards reign with dominant ensemble votes.
Drama series nods include Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise, The Pitt, Severance, Slow Horses, and The White Lotus, offering varied emotional textures, from espionage to psychological dystopia. Comedy is equally rich with entries like Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking, The Studio, and What We Do in the Shadows.
In limited series, standout works such as Adolescence, Black Mirror, Dying for Sex, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and The Penguin demonstrate the genre’s strength in narrative depth and innovation. Across the board, 2025’s nominations underscore storytelling ambition, creative excellence, and a powerful reflection of television’s cultural breadth.
Venue, Date, Time & How to Watch
- Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
- Location: Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
- Host: Nate Bargatze
- Watch: Live on CBS and via Paramount+ (with CBS access)
77th Emmy Awards – 2025 Nominations (Key Categories)
Best Drama Series
- Andor
- The Diplomat
- The Last of Us
- Paradise
- The Pitt
- Severance
- Slow Horses
- The White Lotus
Best Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- Hacks
- Nobody Wants This
- Only Murders in the Building
- Shrinking
- The Studio
- What We Do in the Shadows
Best Limited or Anthology Series
- Adolescence
- Black Mirror
- Dying for Sex
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- The Penguin
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Best Television Movie
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
- The Gorge
- Mountainhead
- Nonnas
- Rebel Ridge
Best Reality Competition Program
- The Amazing Race
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Survivor
- Top Chef
- The Traitors
Best Talk Series
- The Daily Show
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Best Scripted Variety Series
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
- Saturday Night Live
Performance Categories
Best Actor in a Drama Series
- Sterling K. Brown – Paradise
- Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
- Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us
- Adam Scott – Severance
- Noah Wyle – The Pitt
Best Actress in a Drama Series
- Kathy Bates – Matlock
- Sharon Horgan – Bad Sisters
- Britt Lower – Severance
- Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us
- Keri Russell – The Diplomat
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Zach Cherry – Severance
- Walton Goggins – The White Lotus
- Jason Isaacs – The White Lotus
- James Marsden – Paradise
- Sam Rockwell – The White Lotus
- Tramell Tillman – Severance
- John Turturro – Severance
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Patricia Arquette – Severance
- Carrie Coon – The White Lotus
- Katherine LaNasa – The Pitt
- Julianne Nicholson – Paradise
- Parker Posey – The White Lotus
- Natasha Rothwell – The White Lotus
- Aimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus
Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Giancarlo Esposito – The Boys
- Scott Glenn – The White Lotus
- Shawn Hatosy – The Pitt
- Joe Pantoliano – The Last of Us
- Forest Whitaker – Andor
- Jeffrey Wright – The Last of Us
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
- Jane Alexander – Severance
- Gwendoline Christie – Severance
- Kaitlyn Dever – The Last of Us
- Cherry Jones – The Handmaid’s Tale
- Catherine O’Hara – The Last of Us
- Merritt Wever – Severance
Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Colin Farrell – The Penguin
- Stephen Graham – Adolescence
- Jake Gyllenhaal – Presumed Innocent
- Brian Tyree Henry – Dope Thief
- Cooper Koch – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Cate Blanchett – Disclaimer
- Meghann Fahy – Sirens
- Rashida Jones – Black Mirror
- Cristin Milioti – The Penguin
- Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Javier Bardem – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- Bill Camp – Presumed Innocent
- Owen Cooper – Adolescence
- Rob Delaney – Dying for Sex
- Peter Sarsgaard – Presumed Innocent
- Ashley Walters – Adolescence
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Erin Doherty – Adolescence
- Ruth Negga – Presumed Innocent
- Deirdre O’Connell – The Penguin
- Chloë Sevigny – Monsters
- Jenny Slate – Dying for Sex
- Christine Tremarco – Adolescence
Writing and Directing Categories
Best Writing for a Comedy Series
- Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
- Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky – Hacks
- Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola – The Rehearsal
- Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Bridget Everett – Somebody Somewhere
- Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez – The Studio
- Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Paul Simms – What We Do in the Shadows
Best Writing for a Drama Series
- Dan Gilroy – Andor
- Joe Sachs – The Pitt
- R. Scott Gemmill – The Pitt
- Dan Erickson – Severance
- Will Smith – Slow Horses
- Mike White – The White Lotus
Best Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham – Adolescence
- Charlie Brooker, Bisha K. Ali – Black Mirror
- Kim Rosenstock, Elizabeth Meriwether – Dying for Sex
- Lauren LeFranc – The Penguin
- Joshua Zetumer – Say Nothing
Best Directing for a Comedy Series
- Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
- Lucia Aniello – Hacks
- James Burrows – Mid-Century Modern
- Nathan Fielder – The Rehearsal
- Seth Rogen – The Studio
Best Directing for a Drama Series
- Janus Metz – Andor
- Amanda Marsalis – The Pitt
- John Wells – The Pitt
- Jessica Lee Gagné – Severance
- Ben Stiller – Severance
- Adam Randall – Slow Horses
- Mike White – The White Lotus
Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Philip Barantini – Adolescence
- Shannon Murphy – Dying for Sex
- Helen Shaver – The Penguin
- Jennifer Getzinger – The Penguin
- Nicole Kassell – Sirens
- Lesli Linka Glatter – Zero Day
With a stunning array of nominations, from powerhouse dramas to exhilarating comedies, groundbreaking limited series, and dynamic variety specials, the 77th Emmy Awards promise a night of unforgettable recognition and storytelling triumphs. Tune in September 14 to celebrate television’s finest across genres and platforms.