The Television Academy unveiled the nominations for the 77th Emmy® Awards today from the Wolf Theatre in Los Angeles, marking a record-setting year for voter turnout and spotlighting standout shows across genres.
Apple TV+’s Severance dominated the Drama categories with a leading 27 nominations, securing its place as this year’s most-nominated program overall. The series, known for its haunting workplace dystopia and psychological twists, returns to the spotlight after a long-awaited second season. Severance earned nods in major categories including Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor (Adam Scott), Supporting Actor (Tramell Tillman, Zach Cherry), and Supporting Actress (Britt Lower).
On the Comedy side, The Studio matched a previous record set by The Bear in 2024, scoring 23 nominations — the most ever for a comedy in a single year. The sharp Hollywood satire earned recognition across the board, including Outstanding Comedy Series, multiple acting nods (including first-time nominee Zoë Kravitz and multi-hyphenate Seth Rogen), as well as writing and directing categories.
Following closely were Adolescence with 19 nominations and The Penguin with 18. The gritty coming-of-age British drama Adolescence was especially notable for its breakout ensemble cast, including 15-year-old Owen Cooper — now the youngest nominee ever in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series or TV Movie category. HBO’s The Penguin, led by Colin Farrell, earned nominations for both performance and producing, as well as multiple technical categories.
Also earning high counts:
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The White Lotus – 17 nominations
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Presumed Innocent – 15 nominations
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Nobody Wants This – 14 nominations
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Dying for Sex – 13 nominations
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Shrinking – 12 nominations
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Hacks – 11 nominations
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Paradise – 9 nominations
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Die Hart: Hart to Kill – 8 nominations
A total of 33 first-time performer nominees were recognized this year, a number that includes big-screen talent like Javier Bardem, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cristin Milioti, and Chloë Sevigny. Several actors earned multiple nominations, including Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Ayo Edebiri (The Bear), and Julianne Nicholson (Paradise and Hacks).
Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego noted, “It’s a reminder of the impact incredible television and exceptional artists have on all of us,” underscoring how powerful storytelling continues to connect with both audiences and voters.
The 77th Emmy Awards will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ Sunday, September 14, 2025. The Creative Arts Emmys will take place the weekend prior, with a highlights special airing September 13 on FXX and streaming on Hulu.
Final-round voting opens August 18. A full list of nominees is available at Emmys.com.
