The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, celebrating the 2025 Emmy Awards, lit up the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Comedian Nate Bargatze hosted his first Emmys, honouring the best TV shows and performances from the 2024-2025 season. Originally planned for earlier, the event moved to September to avoid clashing with other major awards and sports.
The 2025 Emmys crowned several standout shows. Severance led with major wins, solidifying its place as a drama favourite. Hacks took home awards for its sharp comedy, while The Studio also claimed top honours. Adolescence shone brightly, and Somebody Somewhere surprised everyone with an upset victory. These wins highlight the diverse and creative TV landscape.
Nate Bargatze brought humour and charm to his hosting debut, keeping the audience engaged. The ceremony celebrated a mix of new and established shows, showcasing TV’s evolution. The move to September ensured a focused spotlight, drawing huge viewership on CBS and Paramount+. Fans buzzed online about the night’s big moments and unexpected wins.
Full List of Emmy Awards 2025 Winners
Best Drama Series
Nominee
Winner
The Pitt
Yes
Andor
The Diplomat
The Last of Us
Paradise
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus
Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Nominee
Winner
Noah Wyle – The Pitt
Yes
Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us
Adam Scott – Severance
Sterling K Brown – Paradise
Best Comedy Series
Nominee
Winner
The Studio
Yes
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Shrinking
What We Do in the Shadows
Best Limited or Anthology Series
Nominee
Winner
Adolescence
Yes
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
The Penguin
Talk Series
Nominee
Winner
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Yes
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Daily Show
Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series
Nominee
Winner
Stephen Graham – Adolescence
Yes
Colin Farrell – The Penguin
Jake Gyllenhaal – Presumed Innocent
Bryan Tyree Henry – Dope Thief
Cooper Koch – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series
Nominee
Winner
Cristin Milioti – The Penguin
Yes
Meghann Fahy – Sirens
Rashida Jones – Black Mirror
Cate Blanchett – Disclaimer
Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex
Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series
Nominee
Winner
Erin Doherty – Adolescence
Yes
Ruth Negga – Presumed Innocent
Deirdre O’Connell – The Penguin
Chloë Sevigny – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Jenny Slate – Dying for Sex
Christine Tremarco – Adolescence
Writing for a Variety Series
Nominee
Winner
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Yes
The Daily Show
Saturday Night Live
Variety Special (Live)
Nominee
Winner
SNL 50: The Anniversary Special
Yes
Beyoncé Bowl
The Oscars
The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar
SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert
Writing for a Comedy Series
Nominee
Winner
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez – The Studio
Yes
Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
Lucia Aniello, Paul W Downs and Jen Statsky – Hacks
Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton and Eric Notarnicola – The Rehearsal
Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen and Bridget Everett – Somebody Somewhere
Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis and Paul Simms – What We Do in the Shadows
Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series
Nominee
Winner
Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham – Adolescence
Yes
Charlie Brooker and Bisha K Ali – Black Mirror
Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether – Dying for Sex
Lauren LeFranc – The Penguin
Joshua Zetumer – Say Nothing
Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series
Nominee
Winner
Owen Cooper – Adolescence
Yes
Bill Camp – Presumed Innocent
Javier Bardem – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Rob Delaney – Dying For Sex
Peter Sarsgaard – Presumed Innocent
Ashley Walters – Adolescence
Writing for a Drama Series
Nominee
Winner
Dan Gilroy – Andor
Yes
Joe Sachs – The Pitt
R Scott Gemmill – The Pitt
Dan Erickson – Severance
Will Smith – Slow Horses
Mike White – The White Lotus
Scripted Variety Series
Nominee
Winner
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Yes
Saturday Night Live
Directing for a Drama Series
Nominee
Winner
Adam Randall – Slow Horses
Yes
Amanda Marsalis – The Pitt
John Wells – The Pitt
Jessica Lee – Severance
Ben Stiller – Severance
Janus Metz – Andor
Mike White – The White Lotus
Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series
Nominee
Winner
Philip Barantini – Adolescence
Yes
Shannon Murphy – Dying for Sex
Helen Shaver – The Penguin
Jennifer Getzinger – The Penguin
Nicole Kassell – Sirens
Leslie Linka Glatter – Zero Day
Directing for a Comedy Series
Nominee
Winner
Seth Rogen – The Studio
Yes
Lucia Aniello – Hacks
James Burrows – Mid-Century Modern
Nathan Fielder – The Rehearsal
Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Nominee
Winner
Jeff Hiller – Somebody Somewhere
Yes
Colman Domingo – The Four Seasons
Harrison Ford – Shrinking
Ike Barinholtz – The Studio
Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear
Michael Urie – Shrinking
Bowen Yang – Saturday Night Live
Reality Competition Program
Nominee
Winner
The Traitors
Yes
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
The Amazing Race
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Nominee
Winner
Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
Yes
Liza Colón-Zayas – The Bear
Kathryn Hahn – The Studio
Janelle James – Abbott Elementary
Catherine O’Hara – The Studio
Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary
Jessica Williams – Shrinking
Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Nominee
Winner
Britt Lower – Severance
Yes
Sharon Horgan – Bad Sisters
Kathy Bates – Matlock
Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us
Keri Russell – The Diplomat
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Nominee
Winner
Tramell Tillman – Severance
Yes
Walton Goggins – The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs – The White Lotus
James Marsden – Paradise
Sam Rockwell – The White Lotus
Zach Cherry – Severance
John Turturro – Severance
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Nominee
Winner
Katherine LaNasa – The Pitt
Yes
Carrie Coon – The White Lotus
Patricia Arquette – Severance
Julianne Nicholson – Paradise
Parker Posey – The White Lotus
Natasha Rothwell – The White Lotus
Aimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus
Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Nominee
Winner
Jean Smart – Hacks
Yes
Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
Uzo Aduba – The Residence
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Nominee
Winner
Seth Rogen – The Studio
Yes
Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This
Jason Segel – Shrinking
Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White – The Bear
The Emmy Awards are TV’s highest honour, recognising excellence in storytelling and performance. The 2025 winners reflect the industry’s diversity, from gripping dramas to heartfelt comedies.
