Watch 2025 Emmy Nominations Live: Get Ready for the Drama, Snubs, and Surprises
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If you’re anything like us, Emmy nominations day is basically a TV holiday. And 2025 is shaping up to be no different. The Watch 2025 Emmy nominations live announcement is just around the corner, promising all the star power, excitement, and jaw-dropping moments that make this event a must-watch for TV lovers everywhere.
Whether you’re a diehard Emmy fan, a casual binge-watcher, or just here for the snark and surprises, the upcoming nominations reveal will be a juicy feast. In this article, we’ll tell you how to catch the Watch 2025 Emmy nominations live, what to expect, and why this year’s reveal is one you definitely don’t want to miss. We’ll update this post as soon as the nominations drop, so keep refreshing for the latest scoop.
When and Where to Watch the 2025 Emmy Nominations Live
Mark your calendars for the big reveal happening soon on CBS Mornings. The nominations will start with a bang, kicking off with the Outstanding Reality Competition and Outstanding Talk Series categories. You won’t want to miss which fan favorites get the nod in these hotly contested genres.
Later in the morning at 11:30 am ET, Harvey Guillén from What We Do in the Shadows and Brenda Song of Running Point will take over to announce the rest of the nominees. With their charm and wit, this duo is guaranteed to make the nominations drop a live event worth watching—popcorn highly recommended.
To catch the Watch 2025 Emmy nominations live:
Tune in to CBS Mornings on the date of the announcement
Watch the live stream available on CBS’s official platforms
Follow social media for live reactions and commentary
Keep this page bookmarked because we’ll be updating it with all the nomination highlights, surprises, and snubs as soon as the news breaks.
Why The 2025 Emmy Nominations Reveal Is a Big Deal
Emmy nominations are always a big deal, but this year there’s extra buzz for a few reasons:
Fresh faces vs. reigning champs: Will new shows and stars shake up the established order?
Reality and talk shows get the spotlight first: Starting the reveal with these categories signals how much these genres have grown in prestige.
Creative Arts Emmys split over two nights: Giving extra attention to the behind-the-scenes heroes who make TV magic happen.
If you thought the Emmy scene was predictable, think again. 2025 is looking like a game-changer, and you want to be in the front row.
What To Expect From the Watch 2025 Emmy Nominations
While we don’t know the full list yet, here are some categories to watch out for during the nominations live announcement:
Outstanding Comedy and Drama Series: The heavy hitters of TV prestige, where every nod counts.
Outstanding Reality Competition: The first category announced, packed with fan favorites battling for glory.
Outstanding Talk Series: Always a hotbed of sharp wit and unforgettable moments.
Stay tuned for breakout stars and surprise contenders too — Emmy nominations can launch careers and revive fan favorites overnight.
Prepare for Snubs and Surprises
No Emmy nominations reveal would be complete without a little drama. Expect some eyebrow-raising omissions and unexpected nods. Fans love to debate who got robbed and who’s finally getting their due.
We’ll be updating this article live as nominations drop with all the snarky commentary you want and the details you need to join in on the conversation.
What Happens After the Nominations Drop?
Once the nominations are announced, the real countdown begins. The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will air live on CBS from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 14 at 8/7c. This year’s host is stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze, bringing his laid-back charm to the night.
Also, don’t miss the Creative Arts Emmys, which take place over two nights on September 6 and 7, airing on FXX the following Saturday, September 13. These ceremonies celebrate the unsung heroes who make your favorite shows shine.
Will your favorites get nominated? Who’s the biggest shock? Let us know your predictions and stay tuned for the nominations live reveal. The Emmy season is officially underway, and it’s going to be one wild ride.
Complete Nomination List:
OUTSTANDING DRAMA
Andor (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO)Paradise (Hulu)
The Pitt (HBO Max)
Severance (Apple TV+)Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
The White Lotus (HBO)
LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Kathy Bates, Matlock
Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters
Britt Lower, Severance
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us
Adam Scott, Severance
Noah Wyle, The Pitt
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Patricia Arquette, Severance
Carrie Coon, The White Lotus
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt
Julianne Nicholson, Paradise
Parker Posey, The White Lotus
Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus
Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Zach Cherry, Severance
Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus
James Marsden, Paradise
Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus
Tramell Tillman, Severance
John Turturro, Severance
GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Jane Alexander, Severance
Gwendoline Christie, Severance
Kaitlyn Dever, The Last of Us
Cherry Jones, The Handmaid’s Tale
Catherine O’Hara, The Last of Us
Merrit Wever, Severance
GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Giancarlo Esposito, The Boys
Scott Glenn, The White Lotus
Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt
Joe Pantoliano, The Last of Us
Forest Whitaker, Andor
Jeffrey Wright, The Last of Us
COMEDY CATEGORIES
OUTSTANDING COMEDY
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
The Bear (Hulu)
Hacks (HBO Max)
Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Shrinking (Apple TV+)The Studio
(Apple TV+)
What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Uzo Aduba, The Residence
Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Jean Smart, Hacks
LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
Seth Rogen, The Studio
Jason Segel, Shrinking
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Liza Colon-Zayas, The Bear
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Kathryn Hahn, The Studio
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Catherine O’Hara, The Studio
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Jessica Williams, Shrinking
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Ike Barinholtz, The Studio
Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons
Harrison Ford, Shrinking
Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
Michael Urie, Shrinking
Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Olivia Colman, The Bear
Jamie Lee Curtis, The Bear
Cynthia Erivo, Poker Face
Robby Hoffman, Hacks
Zoe Kravitz, The Studio
Julianne Nicholson, Hacks
GUEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Jon Bernthal, The Bear
Bryan Cranston, The Studio
Dave Franco, The Studio
Ron Howard, The Studio
Anthony Mackie, The Studio
Martin Scorsese, The Studio
REALITY-TV CATEGORIES
OUTSTANDING REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
The Amazing Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
The Traitors
OUTSTANDING UNSTRUCTURED REALITY PROGRAM
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Netflix)
Love on the Spectrum (Netflix)
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked (Paramount+)
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Hulu)
Welcome to Wrexham (FX)
OUTSTANDING STRUCTURED REALITY PROGRAM
Antiques Roadshow (PBS)
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)
Love Is Blind (Netflix)
Queer Eye (Netflix)
Shark Tank (ABC)
OUTSTANDING HOST FOR A REALITY/COMPETITION PROGRAM
RuPaul Charles, RuPaul’s Drag Race
Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John & Daniel Lubetzky, Shark Tank
Alan Cumming, The Traitors
Kristen Kish, Top Chef
Jeff Probst, Survivor
OUTSTANDING GAME SHOW
Celebrity Family Feud (ABC)
Jeopardy! (syndicated)
The Price Is Right (CBS)
Wheel of Fortune (syndicated)
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (ABC)
OUTSTANDING GAME SHOW HOST
Elizabeth Banks, Press Your Luck
Steve Harvey, Celebrity Family Feud
Ken Jennings, Jeopardy!
Colin Jost, Pop Culture Jeopardy!
Jimmy Kimmel, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
LIMITED SERIES + TV-MOVIE CATEGORIES
OUTSTANDING LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES
Adolescence (Netflix)
Black Mirror (Netflix)
Dying for Sex (Hulu)
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Netflix)
The Penguin (HBO)
OUTSTANDING TELEVISION MOVIE
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Peacock)
The Gorge (Apple TV+)
Mountainhead (HBO)
Nonnas (Netflix)
Rebel Ridge (Netflix)
LEAD ACTRESS IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES, OR MOVIE
Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer
Meghann Fahy, Sirens
Rashida Jones, Black Mirror
Cristin Milioti, The Penguin
Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex
LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES, OR MOVIE
Colin Farrell, The Penguin
Stephen Graham, Adolescence
Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent
Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief
Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES, OR MOVIE
Erin Doherty, Adolescence
Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocent
Deirdre O’Connell, The Penguin
Chloe Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex
Christine Tremarco, Adolescence
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES, OR MOVIE
Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Bill Camp, Presumed Innocent
Owen Cooper, Adolescence
Rob Delaney, Dying for Sex
Peter Sarsgaard, Presumed Innocent
Ashley Walters, Adolescence
VARIETY SERIES + OTHER CATEGORIES
OUTSTANDING SCRIPTED VARIETY SERIES
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (HBO)
Saturday Night Live (NBC)
OUTSTANDING VARIETY SPECIAL (LIVE)
The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar (Fox)
Beyoncé Bowl (Netflix)
The Oscars (ABC)
SNL50: The Anniversary Special (NBC)
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert (Peacock)
OUTSTANDING VARIETY SPECIAL (PRE-RECORDED)
Adam Sandler: Love You (Netflix)
Ali Wong: Single Lady (Netflix)
Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (Hulu)
Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (Netflix)
Sarah Silverman: Post
Mortem (Netflix)
Your Friend, Nate Bargatze (Netflix)
OUTSTANDING TALK SERIESThe Daily Show (Comedy Central)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (CBS)
OUTSTANDING ANIMATED PROGRAM
Arcane (Netflix)
Bob’s Burgers (Fox)
Common Side Effects (Adult Swim)
Love, Death + Robots (Netflix)
The Simpsons (Fox)
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