2025 Emmy Nominations: Complete List of Nominees for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards

The 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were announced on July 15, 2025, marking the 77th edition of television’s most prestigious honors. Revealed by What We Do in the Shadows star Harvey Guillén, Running Point actress Brenda Song, and Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego, the nominations highlight a mix of returning favorites and exciting new series. The ceremony, set to air live on CBS and Paramount+ on September 14, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, will be hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. Below is the complete list of nominees across major categories, showcasing the best in drama, comedy, limited series, and more.

Outstanding Drama Series

Andor (Disney+)
Interview With the Vampire (AMC)
The Last of Us (HBO)
The Pitt (Max)
Severance (Apple TV+)
Squid Game (Netflix)
The White Lotus (HBO)
The Diplomat (Netflix)

Severance leads the drama category with an impressive 27 nominations, making it the most-nominated show of 2025. Newcomer The Pitt and returning favorites like The White Lotus and Squid Game also secured strong showings.

Outstanding Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary (ABC)
The Bear (FX)
Hacks (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 and Hacks tied with 23 nominations each, with Abbott Elementary close behind at nine. Newcomer Nobody Wants This also made a strong debut in the comedy race.

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

Adolescence (Netflix)
Black Mirror (Netflix)
Dying for Sex (FX)
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Netflix)
The Penguin (Max)

The Penguin earned 24 nominations, leading the limited series category, while Adolescence secured 13 nods, showcasing Netflix’s strength in this field.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Jacob Anderson, Interview With the Vampire (AMC)
Lee Jung-jae, Squid Game (Netflix)
Diego Luna, Andor (Disney+)
Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us (HBO)
Adam Scott, Severance (Apple TV+)
Noah Wyle, The Pitt (Max)

Noah Wyle’s return to the Emmys after 26 years with The Pitt and Adam Scott’s compelling performance in Severance make this a tight race.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Angela Bassett, 9-1-1 (ABC)
Kathy Bates, Matlock (CBS)
Emma D’Arcy, House of the Dragon (HBO)
Britt Lower, Severance (Apple TV+)
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us (HBO)
Keri Russell, The Diplomat (Netflix)

Kathy Bates is a frontrunner for Matlock, while Britt Lower’s mind-bending role in Severance earned her a first-time nomination.

Outstanding 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)

Adam Brody and Kristen Bell’s chemistry in Nobody Wants This earned both first-time nominations, while Seth Rogen’s The Studio performance is a standout.

Outstanding 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 (Max)

Kristen Bell’s first Emmy nod for Nobody Wants This joins Quinta Brunson and Jean Smart as comedy heavyweights.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series

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

Colin Farrell’s transformative role in The Penguin and Stephen Graham’s work in Adolescence lead this competitive category.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series

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

Cate Blanchett and Cristin Milioti earned nominations for their gripping performances in Disclaimer and The Penguin, respectively.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Zach Cherry, Severance (Apple TV+)
Walton Goggins, The White Lotus (HBO)
Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus (HBO)
James Marsden, Paradise (Hulu)
Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus (HBO)
Tramell Tillman, Severance (Apple TV+)
John Turturro, Severance (Apple TV+)

The White Lotus dominates with three nominees, while Severance secures multiple nods, including John Turturro’s devastating performance.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Kang Ae-sim, Squid Game (Netflix)
Patricia Arquette, Severance (Apple TV+)
Carrie Coon, The White Lotus (HBO)
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt (Max)
Julianne Nicholson, Paradise (Hulu)
Parker Posey, The White Lotus (HBO)
Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus (HBO)

The White Lotus and Severance continue to shine, with Parker Posey and Patricia Arquette among the standout nominees.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Ike Barinholtz, The Studio (Apple TV+)
Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons (Hulu)
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’s career-redefining role in Shrinking earned him his first Emmy nomination, alongside The Studio’s Ike Barinholtz.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear (FX)
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks (Max)
Kathryn Hahn, The Studio (Apple TV+)
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Catherine O’Hara, The Studio (Apple TV+)
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Jessica Williams, Shrinking (Apple TV+)

The Studio and Abbott Elementary each secured two nominations, with Kathryn Hahn and Catherine O’Hara shining in the freshman comedy.

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

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

The Traitors, last year’s winner, faces stiff competition from RuPaul’s Drag Race and Survivor, which returned to the category after a year’s absence.

Outstanding Talk Series

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

The talk series category, reduced to three nominees due to fewer submissions, sees The Daily Show defending its title against Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show.

Key Highlights

Apple TV+ Dominates: Severance (27 nominations) and The Studio (23 nominations) led the pack, with Apple TV+ securing a strong presence across drama and comedy categories.
HBO/Max’s Strong Showing: HBO/Max earned 142 nominations, driven by The Penguin (24 nods) and The White Lotus (23 nods).
Netflix’s Limited Series Strength: Adolescence (13 nominations), Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (11), and Black Mirror (10) bolstered Netflix’s tally.
First-Time Nominees: Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Noah Wyle, Harrison Ford, and Britt Lower earned their first Emmy nods, signaling a wave of fresh talent.
Surprises and Snubs: The Voice missed the reality competition category for the first time since 2012, and Late Night With Seth Meyers was excluded from the talk series race.

Why This Matters

The 2025 Emmy nominations reflect a dynamic television landscape, with new series like The Pitt, The Studio, and Nobody Wants This challenging established favorites like The Bear and Hacks. The Television Academy’s 24,000 members voted on programs aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025, showcasing a mix of innovative storytelling and star-studded performances. With the ceremony approaching, anticipation builds for which shows and stars will take home the coveted Emmy statuette.

For the full list of nominations, including technical and creative arts categories, visit Emmys.com. Stay tuned for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 2025, to see who wins television’s top honors