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Emmy Awards 2025: Nominees, Surprises, and Everything You Need to Know

The prestigious Emmy Awards for 2025 are fast approaching, and the nominations have already ignited lively discussions throughout the television landscape. As the entertainment world anticipates the grand event, this piece provides an exhaustive overview of the upcoming ceremony, encompassing crucial details such as eligibility rules, the announced host, the venue, and a comprehensive listing of nominees across all significant categories. Furthermore, it delves into the unexpected omissions and delightful inclusions that have captured the industry's attention, setting the stage for an evening of both triumph and reflection.

The Grand Reveal: Unpacking the 2025 Emmy Landscape

The highly anticipated 2025 Emmy Awards are scheduled to illuminate the evening of Sunday, September 14, commencing at 8 PM EST. This year's eligibility window spans productions aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025, ensuring a vibrant selection of content. The captivating ceremony will unfold at the magnificent Peacock Theater, nestled within the vibrant heart of LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles. Guiding the night's festivities will be the witty comedian Nate Bargatze, himself a nominee for his Netflix stand-up special, "Your Friend." Bargatze follows in the footsteps of celebrated hosts, including the charming father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy, alongside past luminaries like Anthony Anderson, Kenan Thompson, Cedric the Entertainer, and Jimmy Kimmel.

This year, the dramatic series "Severance" has emerged as a formidable frontrunner, securing an impressive 27 nominations for its sophomore season. Close behind are "The Penguin" with 24 nods, and both "The Studio" and "The White Lotus" garnering 23 nominations each, promising a fiercely competitive awards race. For audiences in the United States, CBS and Paramount+ are slated to broadcast the event, while eager viewers in the UK await details regarding their local broadcast arrangements.

The nomination announcements, as always, brought forth both cheers and gasps. A notable surprise was the absence of Patrick Schwarzenegger, a breakout star from the third season of "The White Lotus," despite his co-stars collectively earning eight nominations. Similar omissions were observed for Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, and Leslie Bibb. Conversely, Meghann Fahy's unexpected nomination for Netflix's "Sirens" created a buzz, particularly as she edged out Renée Zellweger, who was widely expected to receive a nod for "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" in the Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category. Other significant oversights included a complete shutout for the third season of "Industry" and only a single nomination for "Say Nothing" in Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, notably missing out on Best Limited Series. Adding a touch of Hollywood legend to the list, cinematic icon Martin Scorsese received a nomination for his acting performance in "The Studio," while the venerable Harrison Ford, at 83 years young, earned his inaugural Emmy nomination for his role in "Shrinking."

The comprehensive list of nominees across the major categories includes:

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Adam Brody, "Nobody Wants This"
Seth Rogen, "The Studio"
Jason Segel, "Shrinking"
Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"
Jeremy Allen White, "The Bear"

Outstanding Lead 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"

Outstanding Lead 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"

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Uzo Aduba, "The Residence"
Kristen Bell, "Nobody Wants This"
Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary"
Ayo Edebiri, "The Bear"
Jean Smart, "Hacks"

Outstanding Lead 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"

Outstanding Lead 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"

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Ike Barinholtz, "The Studio"
Colman Domingo, "The Four Seasons"
Harrison Ford, "Shrinking"
Jeff Hiller, "Somebody Somewhere"
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, "The Bear"
Michael Urie, "Shrinking"
Bowen Yang, "Saturday Night Live"

Outstanding 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"

Outstanding 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"

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Liza Colón-Zayas, "The Bear"
Hannah Einbinder, "Hacks"
Kathryn Hahn, "The Studio"
Janelle James, "Abbott Elementary"
Catherine O’Hara, "The Studio"
Sheryl Lee Ralph, "Abbott Elementary"
Jessica Williams, "Shrinking"

Outstanding 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"

Outstanding 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: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"
Jenny Slate, "Dying for Sex"
Christine Tremarco, "Adolescence"

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Giancarlo Esposito, "The Boys," “Beware the Jabberwock, My Son”
Scott Glenn, "The White Lotus," “Killer Instincts”
Shawn Hatosy, "The Pitt," “9:00 PM”
Joe Pantoliano, "The Last of Us," “The Price”
Forest Whitaker, "Andor," “I Have Friends Everywhere”
Jeffrey Wright, "The Last of Us," “Day One”

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Olivia Colman, "The Bear," “Forever”
Jamie Lee Curtis, "The Bear," “Ice Chips”
Cynthia Erivo, "Poker Face," “The Game Is a Foot”
Robby Hoffman, "Hacks," “Cover Girls”
Zoë Kravitz, "The Studio," “The Presentation”
Julianne Nicholson, "Hacks," “A Slippery Slope”

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Jane Alexander, "Severance," “Sweet Vitriol”
Gwendoline Christie, "Severance," “Cold Harbor”
Kaitlyn Dever, "The Last of Us," “Through the Valley”
Cherry Jones, "The Handmaid’s Tale," “Exile”
Catherine O’Hara, "The Last of Us," “Future Days”
Merritt Wever, "Severance," “Who Is Alive?”

Outstanding Comedy Series

"Abbott Elementary"
"The Bear"
"Hacks"
"Nobody Wants This"
"Only Murders in the Building"
"Shrinking"
"The Studio"
"What We Do in the Shadows"

Outstanding Drama Series

"Andor"
"The Diplomat"
"The Last of Us"
"Paradise"
"The Pitt"
"Severance"
"Slow Horses"
"The White Lotus"

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

"Adolescence"
"Black Mirror"
"Dying for Sex"
"Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"
"The Penguin"

Outstanding Television Movie

"Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"
"The Gorge"
"Mountainhead"
"Nonnas"
"Rebel Ridge"

Outstanding Talk Series

"The Daily Show"
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
"The Late Show With Stephen Colbert"

Outstanding Scripted Variety Series

"Last Week Tonight With John Oliver"
"Saturday Night Live"

Outstanding Animated Program

"Arcane"
"Bob’s Burgers"
"Common Side Effects"
"Love, Death + Robots"
"The Simpsons"

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

Ayo Edebiri, "The Bear," “Napkins”
Lucia Aniello, "Hacks," “A Slippery Slope”
James Burrows, "Mid-Century Modern," “Here’s To You, Mrs Schneiderman”
Nathan Fielder, "The Rehearsal," “Pilot’s Code”
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, "The Studio," “The Oner”

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

Janus Metz, "Andor," “Who Are You?”
Amanda Marsalis, "The Pitt," “6:00 PM”
John Wells, "The Pitt," “7:00 AM”
Jessica Lee Gagné, "Severance," “Chikhai Bardo”
Ben Stiller, "Severance," “Cold Harbor”
Adam Randal, "Slow Horses," “Hello Goodbye”
Mike White, "The White Lotus," “Amor Fati”

Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Philip Barantini, "Adolescence"
Shannon Murphy, "Dying for Sex," “It’s Not That Serious”
Helen Shaver, "The Penguin," “Cent’anni”
Jennifer Getzinger, "The Penguin," “A Great or Little Thing”
Nicole Kassell, "Sirens," “Exile”
Lesli Linka Glatter, "Zero Day"

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary," “Back to School”
Lucia Aniello, Paul W Down and Jen Statsky, "Hacks," “A Slippery Slope”
Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton and Eric Notarnicola, "The Rehearsal," “Pilot’s Code”
Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen and Bridget Everett, "Somebody Somewhere," “AGG”
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez, "The Studio," “The Promotion”
Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis and Paul Simms, "What We Do in the Shadows," “The Finale”

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

Dan Gilroy, "Andor"
Joe Sachs, "The Pitt," “2:00 PM”
R Scott Gemmill, "The Pitt," “7:00 AM”
Dan Erikson, "Severance," “Cold Harbor”
Will Smith, "Slow Horses," “Hello Goodbye”
Mike White, "The White Lotus," “Full-Moon Party”

Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, "Adolescence"
Charlie Brooker and Bisha K Ali, "Black Mirror," “Common People”
Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether, "Dying for Sex," “Good Value Diet Soda”
Lauren LeFranc, "The Penguin," “A Great or Little Thing”
Joshua Zetumer, "Say Nothing," “The People in the Dirt”

The unveiling of the Emmy nominations each year serves as a compelling reminder of the vast talent and creative innovation within the television industry. While some surprising snubs invariably spark discussion, they also highlight the depth of quality programming vying for recognition. The inclusion of seasoned veterans alongside rising stars underscores the dynamic and evolving nature of television. As the countdown to the September 14th ceremony begins, anticipation mounts for what promises to be a night of celebration, unexpected victories, and perhaps, a few more delightful surprises. The Emmys continue to be a vital platform for honoring the compelling stories and unforgettable performances that shape our viewing experiences, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and captivating audiences worldwide.