77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025 — Winners & Highlights
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were held on September 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, the ceremony recognized outstanding television for the period of June 2024 through May 2025 across drama, comedy, limited series, variety, reality, and more. Major winners included The Studio, The Pitt, Severance, and Adolescence.
Top Wins
Here are some of the biggest winners of the night:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Comedy Series | The Studio |
| Best Drama Series | The Pitt |
| Best Limited or Anthology Series | Adolescence |
Acting Honours
- Outstanding Lead Actor, Comedy Series: Seth Rogen for The Studio
- Outstanding Lead Actress, Drama Series: Britt Lower for Severance
- Outstanding Lead Actor, Drama Series: Noah Wyle for The Pitt
- Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Tramell Tillman for Severance
- Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Katherine LaNasa for The Pitt
Other Notable Wins
- The Studio set a new record — winning 13 Emmys, the highest ever in a single season for a comedy series.
- Adolescence earned six awards in the limited series category, including Best Limited/Anthology Series.
- Cristin Milioti won Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role in The Penguin.
Other Categories & Winners
- Best Talk Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- Best Variety Special: SNL 50: The Anniversary Special
- Best Scripted Variety Series & Writing: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Historical Moments & Highlights
- Tramell Tillman made history as the first Black man to win Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
- Owen Cooper, age 15, became the youngest Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor in a Limited Series category.
- The Studio’s 13 wins surpassed the previous comedy single-season record set by The Bear (11).
Full Winner Snapshot (Selected Important Categories)
Here’s a list of major category winners for quick reference:
- Drama Series: The Pitt
- Comedy Series: The Studio
- Lead Actress, Drama: Britt Lower (Severance)
- Lead Actor, Drama: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
- Supporting Actor, Drama: Tramell Tillman (Severance)
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Emmys will be remembered for multiple watershed moments: record-setting wins by The Studio, path-breaking historical firsts, and strong performances across a variety of genres. Shows like Severance, The Pitt, and Adolescence stood out not just for nominations but for delivering when it mattered most. The night balanced celebration, surprises, and an unmistakable shift in what television excellence looks like today.
