The Emmy Awards 2025, held on September 14, 2025, were a celebration of excellence in television, recognizing standout projects released between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. This event not only highlighted acclaimed limited series like Adolescence, which triumphed in multiple categories, but also provided a platform for newcomers such as The Studio and The Pitt. Curious about the top winners? Here’s a detailed rundown of the Emmy winners for 2025.
Best Drama Series
- The Pitt WINNER
- Severance
- Slow Horses
- The White Lotus
- Andor
- The Diplomat
- The Last of Us
- Paradise
Best Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- Hacks
- Nobody Wants This
- Only Murders in the Building
- Shrinking
- The Studio WINNER
- What We Do in the Shadows
Best Limited or Anthology Series
- Adolescence WINNER
- Black Mirror
- Dying for Sex
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- The Penguin
Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Adam Scott, Severance
- Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
- Noah Wyle, The Pitt WINNER
- Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us
- Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Britt Lower, Severance WINNER
- Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
- Keri Russell, The Diplomat
- Kathy Bates, Matlock
- Sharon Hogan, Bad Sisters
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Zack Cherry, Severance
- Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus
- James Marsden, Paradise
- John Turturro, Severance
- Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus
- Tramell Tillman, Severance WINNER
- Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt WINNER
- Parker Posey, The White Lotus
- Patricia Arquette, Severance
- Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus
- Julianne Nicholson, Paradise
- Carrie Coon, The White Lotus
- Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
- Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
- Seth Rogen, The Studio WINNER
- Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
- Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
- Jason Segel, Shrinking
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
- Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
- Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
- Jean Smart, Hacks WINNER
- Uzo Aduba, The Residence
- Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere WINNER
- Ike Barinholtz, The Studio
- Michael Urie, Shrinking
- Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
- Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
- Harrison Ford, Shrinking
Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Stephen Graham, Adolescence WINNER
- Colin Farrell, The Penguin
- Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex
- Rashida Jones, Black Mirror
- Meghann Fahy, Sirens
Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex
- Rashida Jones, Black Mirror
- Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer
- Meghann Fahy, Sirens
- Cristin Milioti, The Penguin WINNER
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Owen Cooper, Adolescence WINNER
- Bill Camp, Presumed Innocent
- Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- Rob Delaney, Dying for Sex
- Peter Sarsgaard, Presumed Innocent
- Ashley Walters, Adolescence
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Deirdre O’Connell, The Penguin
- Chloë Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocent
- Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex
- Christine Tremarco, Adolescence
- Erin Doherty, Adolescence WINNER
Best Writing for a Drama Series
- Dan Erickson, Severance
- R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt
- Joe Sachs, The Pitt
- Dan Gilroy, Andor WINNER
- Will Smith, Slow Horses
- Mike White, The White Lotus
Best Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Charlie Brooker, Bisha K. Ali, Black Mirror
- Kim Rosenstock, Elizabeth Meriwether, Dying for Sex
- Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham, Adolescence WINNER
- Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin
- Joshua Zetumer, Say Nothing
Best Writing for a Comedy Series
- Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
- Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks
- Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola, The Rehearsal
- Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere
- Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez, The Studio WINNER
- Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Paul Simms, What We Do in the Shadows
Best Writing for a Variety Series
- The Daily Show
- Last Week Tonight With John Oliver WINNER
- Saturday Night Live
Best Reality Competition Program
- Survivor
- Top Chef
- The Traitors WINNER
- The Amazing Race
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
Best Talk Series
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- The Late Show With Stephen Colbert WINNER
- The Daily Show
Best Scripted Variety Series
- Saturday Night Live
- Last Week Tonight With John Oliver WINNER
Best Structured Reality Program
- Antiques Roadshow
- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Love Is Blind
- Queer Eye WINNER
- Shark Tank
Best Directing for a Comedy Series
- Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
- Lucia Aniello, Hacks
- James Burrows, Mid-Century Modern
- Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal
- Seth Rogen, The Studio WINNER
Best Directing for a Drama Series
- Adam Randall, Slow Horses WINNER
- Mike White, The White Lotus
- Janus Metz, Andor
- Amanda Marsalis, The Pitt
- John Wells, The Pitt
- Jessica Lee Gagné, Severance
- Ben Stiller, Severance
Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Shannon Murphy, Dying for Sex
- Helen Shaver, The Penguin
- Jennifer Getzinger, The Penguin
- Philip Barantini, Adolescence WINNER
- Nicole Kassell, Sirens
- Lesli Linka Glatter, Zero Day
Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Forest Whitaker, Andor
- Giancarlo Esposito, The Boys
- Jeffrey Wright, The Last of Us
- Joe Pantoliano, The Last of Us
- Scott Glenn, The White Lotus
- Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt WINNER
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
- Catherine O’Hara, The Last Of Us
- Cherry Jones, The Handmaid’s Tale
- Gwendoline Christie, Severance
- Jane Alexander, Severance
- Kaitlyn Dever, The Last of Us
- Merritt Wever, Severance WINNER
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
- Anthony Mackie, The Studio
- Bryan Cranston, The Studio WINNER
- Dave Franco, The Studio
- Jon Bernthal, The Bear
- Martin Scorsese, The Studio
- Ron Howard, The Studio
Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- Cynthia Erivo, Poker Face
- Jamie Lee Curtis, The Bear
- Julianne Nicholson, Hacks WINNER
- Olivia Colman, The Bear
- Robby Hoffman, Hacks
- Zoë Kravitz, The Studio
Best Game Show
- Celebrity Family Feud
- Jeopardy! WINNER
- The Price Is Right
- Wheel of Fortune
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Best Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program
- Alan Cumming, The Traitors WINNER
- Jeff Probst, Survivor
- Kristen Kish, Top Chef
- RuPaul, RuPaul’s Drag Race
Outstanding Animated Program
- Arcane WINNER
- Bob’s Burgers
- Common Side Effects
- Love, Death + Robots
- The Simpsons
Outstanding Television Movie
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
- The Gorge
- Mountainhead
- Nonnas
- Rebel Ridge WINNER
Best Variety Special (Live)
- The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar
- Beyoncé Bowl
- The Oscars
- SNL50: The Anniversary Special WINNER
- SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Best Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
- Adam Sandler: Love You
- Ali Wong: Single Lady
- Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years
- Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor WINNER
- Sarah Silverman: Postmortem
- Your Friend, Nate Bargatze
Best Documentary Or Nonfiction Series
- 100 Foot Wave WINNER
- Chef’s Table
- Simone Biles: Rising
- Social Studies
- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
Best Documentary Or Nonfiction Special
- Deaf President Now!
- Martha
- Pee-wee as Himself WINNER
- Sly Lives!
- Will and Harper
Best Documentary Or Nonfiction (Hosted Nonfiction)
- Conan O’Brien Must Go WINNER
- The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Finger the Pule: MAGA: The Next Generation
- Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
- My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
- Tucci in Italy
Which shows took home the Emmy Awards in 2025?
Numerous standout shows were recognized, including The Pitt for Best Drama Series and The Studio for Best Comedy Series.
What is the significance of the Emmy Awards?
The Emmys celebrate excellence in the television industry, highlighting the best performances and productions over the previous year.
Are there new shows that gained recognition at the Emmys?
Indeed! Shows like The Studio and Adolescence garnered significant attention for their impressive storytelling and acting.
How do the winners reflect audience preferences in 2025?
The winners showcase a mix of established favorites and innovative new series that resonate with viewers today, indicating diverse tastes in entertainment.
In conclusion, the 2025 Emmy Awards spotlighted the exceptional talents and stories that shaped television in the past year. To keep discovering more juicy insights and updates, continue exploring related content at Moyens I/O.