The television industry is abuzz as the nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were officially announced on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The highly anticipated reveal, which sets the stage for television’s biggest night, began with a special early announcement of two major categories on CBS Mornings, followed by the full list later in the morning. Actors Harvey Guillén of “What We Do in the Shadows” and Brenda Song of “Running Point,” alongside Television Academy chairman Cris Abrego, presented the bulk of the nominations live from the Academy’s North Hollywood headquarters. (NPR, Television Academy)
Early Category Reveals Set the Tone
The morning kicked off with the unveiling of nominees for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and Outstanding Talk Series on “CBS Mornings.” In the reality competition arena, the contenders include last year’s victor “The Traitors,” perennial favorite “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “The Amazing Race,” “Top Chef,” and notably, “Survivor.” This marks “Survivor’s” return to the category after missing out last year, and only its sixth nomination for the award, a surprising fact given its long-standing popularity. Conversely, “The Voice” was absent from this year’s list. (CBS News, Deadline)
For Outstanding Talk Series, the field has narrowed to three nominees: “The Daily Show,” which won last year, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” A notable omission from this year’s lineup is “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” which did not secure a nomination. (The Hollywood Reporter, Vulture)
Anticipated Frontrunners Across Genres
As the full list of nominations continues to be announced, industry insiders and critics are closely watching several shows expected to garner multiple nods. In the drama categories, Apple TV+’s “Severance” and “The Pitt,” along with HBO’s “The White Lotus,” are considered strong contenders. For comedies, “Hacks,” “The Bear,” and Apple TV+’s “The Studio” are anticipated to lead the pack. Apple TV+ is poised for a significant year, with other potential nominees including “Slow Horses,” “Shrinking,” and “Presumed Innocent.” (Variety)
Netflix is also expected to make a strong showing, particularly with its limited series “Adolescence,” which is predicted to be a frontrunner in its category. Other Netflix titles like “The Diplomat,” “Nobody Wants This,” “Black Mirror,” and “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” are also in contention. HBO and its streaming service, HBO Max (which recently reverted from Max), are looking to add to their impressive Emmy history with shows such as “The Penguin” and “The Last Of Us.” Disney’s “Andor” and “Only Murders in the Building” are also on the radar for potential nominations. (Variety)
The Road to the 77th Emmy Awards
The 77th Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled to air live on CBS on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Comedian Nate Bargatze will host the event from the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. For those unable to watch the live broadcast, the ceremony will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Prior to the main event, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, where the majority of categories are presented, will take place on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7. (NPR, The Hollywood Reporter)
Looking back at the 2024 Emmys, FX’s “Shōgun” dominated the drama categories, securing Best Drama Series and an impressive 17 other awards. “The Bear” from FX also had a record-breaking year for a comedy, winning 11 awards, though HBO’s “Hacks” ultimately took home the top prize for Best Comedy Series. Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” was a significant winner in the limited series categories, earning multiple trophies. This year’s nominations promise another exciting and competitive awards season, with many new and returning shows vying for television’s highest honors.
