Inside the 77th Emmy Awards: Nominations, Venue, Streaming Rights Here

Every year, the Emmy Awards spotlight the stories, performances, and creative talents that redefine television’s boundaries. As the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards approach, the 2025 nominations showcase a TV landscape more dynamic than ever ,from ambitious streaming giants and beloved network hits to fresh voices telling bold, new stories. This year’s roster promises a celebration of artistic innovation, compelling storytelling, and powerhouse performances across every genre.

The nominations, announced on July 15, 2025, reveal familiar favorites and exciting newcomers battling for the small screen’s highest honors. With everything from sprawling dramas to razor-sharp comedies and impactful limited series, the Emmys continue to be the gold standard in recognizing TV excellence.

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
  

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
  

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When and Where to Watch

The 77th Emmy Awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the iconic Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event kicks off at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT and airs live on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+. Hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, the night promises laughter, surprises, and a fitting tribute to television’s best.

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards represent the vibrant and innovative spirit of 2025 television. With a diverse slate of nominees spanning powerful dramas, hilarious comedies, gripping limited series, and exceptional creative teams, the Emmys continue to honor the stories and talents that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

Whether you’re a fan of suspenseful storytelling, cutting-edge comedy, or moving true-life narratives, this year’s nominees offer something unforgettable for every viewer. Mark your calendar and join the celebration on September 14, a night where television’s brightest stars and creators shine the brightest.