Explore the complete 2025 Emmy nominations announced by Brenda Song and Harvey Guillén. From top shows like The Bear and The White Lotus to first-time nominees, here’s what to expect on September 14.
🏆 2025 Emmy Awards Nominations: Full Breakdown and Predictions
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are set to be one of the most competitive ceremonies in recent years, celebrating excellence in television across drama, comedy, limited series, and reality programming. The nominations were officially announced on July 15, 2025, by actors Brenda Song and Harvey Guillén.
Major names like The Bear, The White Lotus, The Pitt, and breakout hit Nobody Wants This earned multiple nominations, igniting buzz across the entertainment world.
Let’s break down everything you need to know about the 2025 Emmy Awards.
1️⃣ When and Where Are the 2025 Emmy Awards Happening?
- 📅 Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
- 🕗 Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- 📺 Broadcast On: CBS and streaming on Paramount+
The ceremony Emmy Awards will be held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, bringing together the biggest stars in television.
2️⃣ Top Nominated Shows: Leaders of the Pack
Several standout series are leading the way with multiple nominations. These include:
- The Bear – Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actor, Directing, and more
- The White Lotus – Dominating the drama categories
- The Pitt – Nominated across acting and writing categories
- Nobody Wants This – A breakout dark comedy that surprised many
Other notable mentions include The Penguin, Severance, and Abbott Elementary.
3️⃣ Outstanding Drama Series: Stronger Than Ever
The drama category is stacked with gripping storylines and stellar performances. Nominees include:
- 🟨 The White Lotus
- 🔵 The Pitt
- 🟩 Severance
- 🟪 House of the Dragon
- 🟥 Succession (final season)
- 🟫 The Crown
- 🟦 Yellowjackets
These series feature powerhouse performances, layered writing, and global appeal.
4️⃣ Outstanding Comedy Series: Laughs and Layers
The comedy category continues to evolve beyond sitcoms to smart, emotional, and darkly comedic storytelling. The 2025 Emmy Awards nominees are:
- 🎭 The Bear
- 🎬 Abbott Elementary
- 📺 Nobody Wants This
- 🎤 Hacks
- 🧠 Only Murders in the Building
- 📉 Ted Lasso (final season)
The Bear, a show blending culinary tension and emotional depth, remains a frontrunner.
5️⃣ Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: Powerful Stories in Short Form
This category showcases impactful storytelling in fewer episodes. 2025 Emmy Awards nominees include:
- 🔥 Black Butterflies
- 🌀 The Fall Line
- 🌐 Rip Current
- 🎨 Art & Murder
- 💼 The Consultant
Expect strong competition, particularly from The Fall Line and Black Butterflies, which have critical and audience acclaim.
6️⃣ Top Acting Nominations: A-List Talent & Breakout Stars
🧑🎤 Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
- Jeremy Strong (Succession)
- Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us)
- Brian Cox (Succession)
- Tom Hiddleston (Loki)
- Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
👩🎤 Lead Actress in a Drama Series:
- Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us)
- Zendaya (Euphoria)
- Imelda Staunton (The Crown)
- Keri Russell (The Diplomat)
- Kelly Reilly (Yellowstone)
😂 Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:
- Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
- Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building)
- Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso)
- Bill Hader (Barry)
- Nathan Fielder (The Rehearsal)
😂 Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:
- Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This)
- Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary)
- Jean Smart (Hacks)
- Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face)
- Maya Rudolph (Loot)
7️⃣ Diversity & Inclusion: Key Moments
This year’s nominations reflect increasing diversity in both lead and supporting roles, with several actors of color and LGBTQ+ representation featured across categories.
Harvey Guillén, one of the presenters, is himself an openly queer Latino actor—a symbol of how far the industry has come in terms of inclusion.
8️⃣ Biggest Snubs and Surprises
Every awards season has its shockers. Among this year’s biggest surprises:
- The Morning Show received fewer nominations than expected
- The Penguin, while earning many technical nods, missed out on major acting categories
- Nobody Wants This stunned by getting into the Outstanding Comedy Series category
Snubs included Wednesday, Reservation Dogs, and Shrinking — shows widely expected to dominate.
9️⃣ What Makes the 2025 Emmys Special?
- It’s the first Emmy Awards post the 2024 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which changed how shows were produced and released.
- Many final seasons are in contention (Ted Lasso, Succession, The Crown)
- A wave of newcomers and indie streaming platforms broke into the mainstream categories.
🔟 Predictions: Who Could Win Big?
- Drama Series: Likely showdown between The White Lotus and Succession
- Comedy Series: The Bear is the clear favorite
- Limited Series: The Fall Line has strong buzz
- Lead Actor (Drama): Jeremy Strong could close out Succession with a win
- Lead Actress (Drama): Bella Ramsey is a strong contender after an emotional season
🔚 Final Thoughts: Why the 2025 Emmys Matter
The 2025 Emmy Awards are more than just a night of trophies. They’re a reflection of where television is headed—towards greater diversity, innovation, and storytelling that resonates across generations.
With major shows wrapping up and new talents rising, this year’s Emmys will shape what we watch—and who we watch—in the years to come