The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, television's most prestigious awards ceremony, will take place this Sunday, September 14, 2025, honoring outstanding primetime programming from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, as voted by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS).
Unlike the strike-delayed 75th and 76th Emmys in 2024, this ceremony returns to its traditional September slot. It will feature tributes to iconic series like The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Grey’s Anatomy, and Law & Order, with producers promising a "lively and fun" show focused on TV celebration, avoiding political content.
Key Details:- Broadcast: Aired live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ (with Showtime add-on; not available on the essential plan). Also accessible via live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV carrying CBS.
- Red Carpet: Coverage begins earlier on E!, People, and other outlets (e.g., 6:00 p.m. ET on E!).
- Host: Comedian Nate Bargatze, known for clean, relatable humor, hosts for the first time, following Dan and Eugene Levy (2024). He’s teased a "savage stunt" to keep the show on time.
- Voting: Approximately 24,000 ATAS members voted, with some categories using juried panels.
Top-Nominated Shows (including Creative Arts):
- Severance (Apple TV+): 27 nominations, leading drama.
- The Penguin (HBO): 24 nominations, dominating limited series.
- The Studio (Apple TV+): 23 nominations, topping comedy.
- The White Lotus (HBO): 23 nominations, strong in acting.