The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards took center stage on September 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrating the very best in television for shows aired between June 2024 and May 2025. Hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, the glittering ceremony honored powerful performances, groundbreaking series, and fresh creative voices that have defined the TV landscape over the past year.
Key Highlights
- Severance led the pack with 27 nominations, reaffirming its stronghold as one of the most acclaimed dramas of recent years.
- The Studio, a comedy favorite, created Emmy history as the most-awarded freshman comedy series ever in a single season.
- The Pitt pulled off a surprise win, bagging the Outstanding Drama Series trophy against some heavy hitters.
- The limited series Adolescence dominated its category, sweeping acting, writing, and directing awards.
- A record 35 first-time nominees were celebrated, reflecting a wave of fresh talent redefining television.
- Veteran stars like Jean Smart continued their winning streak, while newcomers like Jeff Hiller earned career-defining recognition.
Full List of Major Winners
- Outstanding Drama Series: The Pitt
- Outstanding Comedy Series: The Studio
- Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: Adolescence
- Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
- Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Britt Lower (Severance)
- Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman (Severance)
- Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt)
- Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
- Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart (Hacks)
- Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere)
- Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Einbinder (Hacks)
- Lead Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie: Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
- Lead Actress in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie: Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)
The 77th Emmy Awards proved to be a night of surprises, record-breaking achievements, and well-deserved recognition. From the dominance of Severance to the breakout success of The Studio and the emotional wins for The Pitt and Adolescence, the ceremony highlighted the diverse storytelling power of television. As fresh talent joins industry veterans in shaping the future, this year’s Emmys cemented TV’s role as one of the most dynamic and influential mediums of entertainment.