Television’s biggest stars gathered at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles for the 77th Emmy Awards, where the industry celebrated a season of groundbreaking storytelling, heartfelt performances, and historic wins.
Hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze and broadcast live on CBS (streamed on Paramount+), the night crowned The Studio (Apple TV+), The Pitt (HBO | Max), and Adolescence (Netflix) as the standout winners of the 2024–2025 television season.
Major Winners of the Night
– Outstanding Drama Series: The Pitt (HBO | Max)
– Outstanding Comedy Series: The Studio (Apple TV+)
– Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: Adolescence (Netflix)
– Lead Actor in a Drama: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
– Lead Actress in a Drama: Britt Lower (Severance)
– Lead Actor in a Comedy: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
– Lead Actress in a Comedy: Jean Smart (Hacks)
– Lead Actor in a Limited Series: Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
– Lead Actress in a Limited Series: Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)
The Emmy evening also honored Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen with the prestigious Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, recognizing their decades of charitable work and social advocacy.
A Night of Milestones and Tributes
The Emmy telecast highlighted television milestones, including the 50th season of Survivor, the 20th anniversary of Grey’s Anatomy, the 35th anniversary of Law & Order, and the 25th anniversary of Gilmore Girls.
Performances included Lainey Wilson and Vince Gill delivering a stirring rendition of Gill’s “Go Rest High on That Mountain” for the “In Memoriam” segment. Reba McEntire, Karen Fairchild, and Kimberly Schlapman reunited for a special Golden Girls tribute, performing the beloved theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend.”
Complete List of Emmy Winners
(The order below reflects press release formatting and not ceremony sequence.)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Seth Rogen as Matt Remick — The Studio (Apple TV+)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Jean Smart as Deborah Vance — Hacks (HBO | Max)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Katherine LaNasa as Charge Nurse Dana Evans — The Pitt (HBO | Max)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick — Severance (Apple TV+)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Britt Lower as Helly Riggs/Helena — Severance (Apple TV+)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Hannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels — Hacks (HBO | Max)
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
The Traitors (Peacock)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Jeff Hiller as Joel — Somebody Somewhere (HBO | Max)
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg — The Studio: The Oner (Apple TV+)
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Philip Barantini — Adolescence (Netflix)
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Adam Randall — Slow Horses: Hello Goodbye (Apple TV+)
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (HBO | Max)
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Dan Gilroy — Andor: Welcome to the Rebellion (Disney+)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller — Adolescence (Netflix)
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham — Adolescence (Netflix)
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez — The Studio: The Promotion (Apple TV+)
Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
SNL50: The Anniversary Special (NBC)
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (HBO | Max)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Erin Doherty as Briony Ariston — Adolescence (Netflix)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone — The Penguin (HBO | Max)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller — Adolescence (Netflix)
Outstanding Talk Series
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (CBS)
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Adolescence (Netflix)
Outstanding Comedy Series
The Studio (Apple TV+)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch — The Pitt (HBO | Max)
Outstanding Drama Series
The Pitt (HBO | Max)
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