The 2025 Emmy nominations dropped on July 15, and the TV world is buzzing! Announced by What We Do in the Shadows star Harvey Guillén and Running Point’s Brenda Song, alongside Television Academy chair Cris Abrego, this year’s 77th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrate a dynamic mix of returning hits and bold newcomers. With Severance leading at 27 nominations, The Penguin close behind at 24, and The Studio tying a comedy record with 23, the race is fierce. From historic firsts for Harrison Ford to snubs for Squid Game, this Emmy nominations 2025 post dives into the highlights, surprises, and the full list of nominees in major categories. Let’s get into it!
A Fresh and Competitive Year
This year’s Emmys, covering shows aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025, feel like a turning point. New series like The Pitt, The Studio, and Adolescence are shaking up the race, while fan favorites like The Bear and Hacks hold strong. The Television Academy’s 24,000 voters embraced fresh stories, with Severance’s long-awaited second season dominating after a three-year gap. HBO and Max led platforms with 142 nominations, followed by Apple TV+’s strong showing, per Vulture. The ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, airs live on CBS and Paramount+ on September 14, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET, with Creative Arts Emmys on September 6-7.
Standout Shows and Surprises
Severance Rules the Drama Race
Apple TV+’s sci-fi thriller Severance nabbed 27 nominations, the most of any show, including Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor (Adam Scott), and Lead Actress (Britt Lower). Its surreal workplace narrative resonated, earning nods for directing and writing, too. After missing 2024 eligibility, its comeback is a triumph, as Vanity Fair noted.
The Studio Makes Comedy History
Apple TV+’s The Studio, a Hollywood satire led by Seth Rogen, tied The Bear’s 2024 record for most comedy nominations in a single year with 23. It’s up for Outstanding Comedy Series, with Rogen, Catherine O’Hara, and Kathryn Hahn earning acting nods. Martin Scorsese’s guest role as himself also scored a nomination—a fun surprise!
The Penguin and The White Lotus Shine
HBO’s The Penguin, a gritty Batman spin-off, grabbed 24 nominations, leading limited series with Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti earning first-time Emmy nods. The White Lotus Season 3, with 23 nods, dominated supporting acting categories, featuring Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, and Walton Goggins, per Hollywood Reporter.
Historic Nods and Snubs
At 83, Harrison Ford earned his first Emmy nomination for Shrinking (Supporting Actor, Comedy), while Kathy Bates, 77, became the oldest Lead Actress nominee for Matlock. Fifteen-year-old Owen Cooper (Adolescence) set a record as the youngest Supporting Actor nominee in a limited series, per NBC News. However, Squid Game’s shutout and Andor’s overlooked cast (Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård) were major snubs, as IGN reported. The Gilded Age Season 3 wasn’t eligible, airing after May 31, 2025, per TVLine.
Full List of 2025 Emmy Nominees (Major Categories)
Here’s the complete list of nominees in key categories, sourced from Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, and The Guardian:
Outstanding Drama Series
- Andor (Disney+)
- The Diplomat (Netflix)
- The Last of Us (HBO | Max)
- Paradise (Hulu)
- The Pitt (HBO | Max)
- Severance (Apple TV+)
- Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
- The White Lotus (HBO | Max)
Outstanding Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary (ABC)
- The Bear (FX on Hulu)
- Hacks (HBO | Max)
- Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
- Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
- Shrinking (Apple TV+)
- The Studio (Apple TV+)
- What We Do in the Shadows (FX on Hulu)
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- Adolescence (Netflix)
- Black Mirror (Netflix)
- Dying for Sex (FX)
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Netflix)
- The Penguin (HBO | Max)
Outstanding Television Movie
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Peacock)
- The Gorge (Apple TV+)
- Mountainhead (HBO)
- Nonnas (Hulu)
- Rebel Ridge (Netflix)
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 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 Actor in a Comedy Series
- Ike Barinholtz – The Studio
- Colman Domingo – The Four Seasons
- Seth Rogen – The Studio
- Jeremy Allen White – The Bear
- Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building
- Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building
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
- Kathryn Hahn – The Studio
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series
- Colin Farrell – The Penguin
- Stephen Graham – Adolescence
- Jake Gyllenhaal – Presumed Innocent
- Bryan Tyree Henry – Dope Thief
- Cooper Koch – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series
- Cate Blanchett – Disclaimer
- Meghann Fahy – Sirens
- Rashida Jones – Black Mirror
- Cristin Milioti – The Penguin
- Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex
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 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 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 Actress in a Comedy Series
- Lisa Ann Walter – Abbott Elementary
- Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary
- Liza Colón-Zayas – The Bear
- Catherine O’Hara – The Studio
- Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
- Meryl Streep – Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series
- 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 Limited or Anthology Series
- 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 Reality Competition Program
- The Amazing Race (CBS)
- RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
- Survivor (CBS)
- The Traitors (Peacock)
- Top Chef (Bravo)
Outstanding Talk Series
- The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)
Outstanding Variety Special
- Adam Sandler: Love You (Netflix)
- Ali Wong: Single Lady (Netflix)
- Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (Netflix)
- Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize (Netflix)
- Sarah Silverman: PostMortem (Hulu)
- Your Friend, Nate Bargatze (CBS)
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
- Janus Metz – Andor
- Amanda Marsalis – The Pitt
- John Wells – The Pitt
- Jessica Lee – Severance
- Ben Stiller – Severance
- Adam Randall – Slow Horses
- Mike White – The White Lotus
Outstanding 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
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
- Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary (“Back to School”)
- Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky – Hacks (“A Slippery Slope”)
- Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola – The Rehearsal (“Pilot’s Code”)
- Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Bridget Everett – Somebody Somewhere (“AGG”)
- Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez – The Studio (“The Promotion”)
- Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Paul Simms – What We Do in the Shadows (“The Finale”)
What to Watch For
The 2025 Emmys are set to be one of the tightest races yet, per IndieWire. Will Severance sweep drama categories, or will The White Lotus’s star-studded cast dominate supporting roles? In comedy, The Studio’s 23 nods make it a frontrunner, but Hacks and The Bear have loyal voters. The limited series race pits The Penguin’s 24 nominations against Adolescence’s breakout buzz. Beyoncé’s Beyoncé Bowl halftime performance also scored two nods, adding pop culture flair.
How to Stay in the Awards Loop
Want to keep up with the Emmys? Here’s how:
- Watch the Ceremony: Tune into CBS or Paramount+ on September 14 at 8 p.m. ET.
- Follow on X: Search #Emmys2025 for real-time reactions and predictions.
- Check Out Nominees: Stream Severance, The Studio, or The Penguin on Apple TV+ or HBO Max.
- Share Your Picks: Drop your Emmy predictions in the comments below!
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Emmy nominations celebrate TV’s diversity, from Severance’s mind-bending drama to The Studio’s sharp comedy. With historic nods for Ford, Bates, and Cooper, and surprises like Squid Game’s absence, this year’s race is unpredictable and thrilling. Who are you rooting for? Join the conversation in the comments or subscribe to our newsletter for more TV insights, finance tips, and global trends!
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FAQ: Who’s nominated for the 2025 Emmys? Top nominees include Severance (27 nods), The Penguin (24), The Studio (23), and The White Lotus (23), with stars like Harrison Ford, Kathy Bates, and Owen Cooper earning historic nods.
