The 2025 Emmy Awards were held on September 14, honoring the best shows and performances from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. This year’s ceremony featured surprises as new series made a strong impression, while long-established shows continued to excel. The limited series Adolescence emerged as the biggest winner of the night, taking home several significant awards. Additionally, noteworthy moments came from The Studio in the comedy category and The Pitt in the drama category.
Here’s the complete list of winners across the major categories.
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Best Drama Series
- Winner: The Pitt
- 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
- Winner: The Studio
- What We Do in the Shadows
Best Limited or Anthology Series
- Winner: Adolescence
- Black Mirror
- Dying for Sex
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- The Penguin
Drama Acting Winners
- Lead Actor: Noah Wyle, The Pitt
- Lead Actress: Britt Lower, Severance
- Supporting Actor: Tramell Tillman, Severance
- Supporting Actress: Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt
- Guest Actor: Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt
- Guest Actress: Merritt Wever, Severance
Comedy Acting Winners
- Lead Actor: Seth Rogen, The Studio
- Lead Actress: Jean Smart, Hacks
- Supporting Actor: Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere
- Guest Actress: Julianne Nicholson, Hacks
- Guest Actor: Bryan Cranston, The Studio
Limited or Anthology Acting Winners
- Lead Actor: Stephen Graham, Adolescence
- Lead Actress: Cristin Milioti, The Penguin
- Supporting Actor: Owen Cooper, Adolescence
- Supporting Actress: Erin Doherty, Adolescence
Writing Awards
- Drama: Dan Gilroy, Andor
- Comedy: Seth Rogen and team, The Studio
- Limited/Anthology: Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, Adolescence
- Variety Series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Directing Awards
- Drama: Adam Randall, Slow Horses
- Comedy: Seth Rogen, The Studio
- Limited/Anthology: Philip Barantini, Adolescence
Reality, Talk, and Variety Winners
- Reality Competition: The Traitors
- Talk Series: The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
- Scripted Variety Series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
- Structured Reality: Queer Eye
- Reality Host: Alan Cumming, The Traitors
- Game Show: Jeopardy!
Other Major Winners
- Animated Program: Arcane
- Television Movie: Rebel Ridge
- Live Variety Special: SNL50: The Anniversary Special
- Pre-Recorded Variety Special: Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
- Documentary/Nonfiction Series: 100 Foot Wave
- Documentary/Nonfiction Special: Pee-wee as Himself
- Hosted Nonfiction: Conan O’Brien Must Go
A Night of Bold Winners
The 2025 Emmy Awards balanced fresh talent with proven stars. Adolescence-dominated limited series, The Studio redefined comedy, and The Pitt led the drama field. With new names rising and familiar ones staying strong, this year’s Emmys proved television continues to push forward with fresh voices and memorable performances.
