Emmy Nominations 2025

 

2025 Emmy Nominations: The Complete List

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were announced on July 15, 2025, celebrating the best in television from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. The ceremony, set to air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on September 14, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET, will be hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. Below is the complete list of nominees in the major categories, highlighting the standout shows and performances recognized by the Television Academy’s 24,000 members.

Drama Series

• Andor (Disney+)
• The Diplomat (Netflix)
• The Last of Us (HBO)
• Paradise (Hulu)
• The Pitt (HBO Max)
• Severance (Apple TV+)
• Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
• The White Lotus (HBO)

Severance leads all programs with 27 nominations, driven by its critically acclaimed second season. The White Lotus and The Last of Us also secured strong showings with 23 and 16 nominations, respectively, while The Pitt emerged as a surprise contender with 13 nods.

Comedy Series

• Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• The Bear (FX)
• 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)

The Studio tied The Bear’s 2024 record for the most nominations for a comedy series in a single year with 23 nods, bolstered by its sharp Hollywood satire. Hacks and Abbott Elementary continue to be strong contenders with 14 and 9 nominations, respectively.

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)

The Penguin secured 24 nominations, making it the top limited series contender, with Adolescence earning 13 nods, including recognition for its young star Owen Cooper.

Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• Sterling K. Brown, Paradise (Hulu)
• Gary Oldman, Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
• Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us (HBO)
• Adam Scott, Severance (Apple TV+)
• Noah Wyle, The Pitt (HBO Max)

Noah Wyle’s return to the Emmy race after 26 years marks a significant moment, with his role in The Pitt earning him a frontrunner status alongside Adam Scott for Severance.

Lead Actress in a Drama Series

• Kathy Bates, Matlock (CBS)
• Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
• Britt Lower, Severance (Apple TV+)
• Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us (HBO)
• Keri Russell, The Diplomat (Netflix)

Kathy Bates, at 77, becomes the oldest nominee in this category for her role in Matlock, while Britt Lower’s mind-bending performance in Severance makes her a strong contender.

Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

• Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
• Seth Rogen, The Studio (Apple TV+)
• Jason Segel, Shrinking (Apple TV+)
• Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
• Jeremy Allen White, The Bear (FX)

Seth Rogen’s performance in The Studio and Jeremy Allen White’s continued dominance in The Bear highlight this competitive category.

Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

• Uzo Aduba, The Residence (Netflix)
• Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
• Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Ayo Edebiri, The Bear (FX)
• Jean Smart, Hacks (HBO Max)

Kristen Bell earns her first Emmy nomination for Nobody Wants This, while Jean Smart and Quinta Brunson remain favorites for their roles in Hacks and Abbott Elementary.

Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

• Colin Farrell, The Penguin (HBO Max)
• Stephen Graham, Adolescence (Netflix)
• Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+)
• Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief (HBO)
• Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Netflix)

Colin Farrell’s transformative performance in The Penguin leads this category, with Stephen Graham’s work in Adolescence also earning high praise.

Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

• Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer (Apple TV+)
• Meghann Fahy, Sirens (Netflix)
• Rashida Jones, Black Mirror (Netflix)
• Cristin Milioti, The Penguin (HBO Max)
• Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex (FX)

Cristin Milioti’s first Emmy nomination for The Penguin and Michelle Williams’ powerful performance in Dying for Sex make this a tight race.

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Walton Goggins, The White Lotus (HBO)
• Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus (HBO)
• Jack Lowden, Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
• Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus (HBO)
• Patrick Schwarzenegger, The White Lotus (HBO)
• Zach Cherry, Severance (Apple TV+)
• Tramell Tillman, Severance (Apple TV+)
• John Turturro, Severance (Apple TV+)

The White Lotus dominates with four nominees, but Severance’s trio of Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, and John Turturro adds fierce competition.

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Kang Ae-sim, Squid Game (Netflix)
• Carrie Coon, The White Lotus (HBO)
• Park Gyu-young, Squid Game (Netflix)
• Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt (HBO Max)
• Genevieve O’Reilly, Andor (Disney+)
• Parker Posey, The White Lotus (HBO)
• Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus (HBO)
• Patricia Arquette, Severance (Apple TV+)

The White Lotus again shows strength with three nominees, while Squid Game and Severance also secure key spots.

Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

• Ike Barinholtz, The Studio (Apple TV+)
• Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons (TBD)
• Harrison Ford, Shrinking (Apple TV+)
• Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere (HBO)
• Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear (FX)
• Michael Urie, Shrinking (Apple TV+)
• Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live (NBC)

Harrison Ford earns his first Emmy nomination at 83 for Shrinking, joining a strong field led by The Studio and The Bear.

Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

• Hannah Einbinder, Hacks (HBO Max)
• Carrie Coon, The Bear (FX)
• Liza Colon-Zayas, The Bear (FX)
• Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Jessica Williams, Shrinking (Apple TV+)
• Meryl Streep, Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)

This category features returning favorites like Hannah Einbinder and Sheryl Lee Ralph, with Meryl Streep adding star power for Only Murders in the Building.

Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

• Owen Cooper, Adolescence (Netflix)
• Bill Camp, Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+)
• Peter Sarsgaard, Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+)
• Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Netflix)
• Lamorne Morris, Fargo (FX)

Owen Cooper, at 15, becomes the youngest nominee ever in this category for his breakout role in Adolescence.

Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

• Erin Doherty, Adolescence (Netflix)
• Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+)
• Deirdre O’Connell, The Penguin (HBO Max)
• Chloë Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Netflix)
• Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex (FX)
• Christine Tremarco, Adolescence (Netflix)

This category showcases a mix of veteran and rising stars, with Adolescence and The Penguin leading the pack.

Reality Competition Program

• The Amazing Race (CBS)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
• Survivor (CBS)
• Top Chef (Bravo)
• The Traitors (Peacock)

Survivor returns to the lineup for its sixth nomination, boosted by its milestone 50th season.

Talk Series

• The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)

The category sees only three nominees this year, with Late Night with Seth Meyers missing out.

Notable Snubs and Surprises

• Snubs: Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building) and Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae missed out on acting nominations despite strong showings for their series.
• Surprises: Uzo Aduba’s nomination for the canceled The Residence and Survivor’s return to the reality competition category caught many off guard. Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese also earned their first acting nominations for guest roles in The Studio.

Additional Notes

Apple TV+ dominated with Severance and The Studio, while HBO Max led networks with 142 nominations, driven by The Penguin, The White Lotus, and Hacks. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards, honoring technical achievements, will take place on September 6 and 7, airing on FXX on September 13. For the full list of nominees across all categories, visit [Emmys.com](