The Emmy Awards continue to spotlight exceptional talent in the television industry as the 2025 nominations were unveiled. Leading the charge are shows like "Severance" with 27 nominations and "The Penguin" with 24. Notable performances by Britt Lower, Quinta Brunson, and Harrison Ford highlight a competitive awards season, with Ford receiving his first career nomination at the age of 83 for "Shrinking."
Comedy favorites such as "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Hacks," and "Shrinking" are vying for top honors in their respective categories. Reality TV also makes its mark, with RuPaul breaking records as the most nominated reality host in Emmy history for "RuPaul's Drag Race."
The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14 in Los Angeles, recognizing the brightest talent in television. The complete nominations list reveals the following standout series and performances:
Most Nominated Shows:
- Severance: 27 nominations
- The Penguin: 24 nominations
- The White Lotus: 23 nominations
- The Studio: 23 nominations
- The Last of Us: 16 nominations
- Andor: 14 nominations
- Hacks: 14 nominations
Major Categories Include:
**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 (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 (Hulu)
**Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series:**
- Adolescence (Netflix)
- Black Mirror (Netflix)
- Dying for Sex (Hulu)
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Netflix)
- The Penguin (HBO Max)
Exceptional talent also shines in acting categories, with notable nominees including:
- *Lead Actor in a Drama Series:*
- Sterling K Brown - Paradise
- Adam Scott - Severance
- Pedro Pascal - The Last of Us
- *Lead Actress in a Drama Series:*
- Britt Lower - Severance
- Quinta Brunson - Abbott Elementary
- Keri Russell - The Diplomat
The nominations reveal a landscape rich with diverse stories and performances, reaffirming television's vibrant narrative capacity. As fans await the awards ceremony, the excitement surrounding the nominees continues to grow, promising a night of celebration and recognition for the television arts.
Comedy favorites such as "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Hacks," and "Shrinking" are vying for top honors in their respective categories. Reality TV also makes its mark, with RuPaul breaking records as the most nominated reality host in Emmy history for "RuPaul's Drag Race."
The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14 in Los Angeles, recognizing the brightest talent in television. The complete nominations list reveals the following standout series and performances:
Most Nominated Shows:
- Severance: 27 nominations
- The Penguin: 24 nominations
- The White Lotus: 23 nominations
- The Studio: 23 nominations
- The Last of Us: 16 nominations
- Andor: 14 nominations
- Hacks: 14 nominations
Major Categories Include:
**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 (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 (Hulu)
**Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series:**
- Adolescence (Netflix)
- Black Mirror (Netflix)
- Dying for Sex (Hulu)
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Netflix)
- The Penguin (HBO Max)
Exceptional talent also shines in acting categories, with notable nominees including:
- *Lead Actor in a Drama Series:*
- Sterling K Brown - Paradise
- Adam Scott - Severance
- Pedro Pascal - The Last of Us
- *Lead Actress in a Drama Series:*
- Britt Lower - Severance
- Quinta Brunson - Abbott Elementary
- Keri Russell - The Diplomat
The nominations reveal a landscape rich with diverse stories and performances, reaffirming television's vibrant narrative capacity. As fans await the awards ceremony, the excitement surrounding the nominees continues to grow, promising a night of celebration and recognition for the television arts.
