Who Are the 78th Emmy Awards Nominees?
The 78th Emmy Awards nominees have officially been announced in a live ceremony hosted by previous Emmy winners Liza Colon-Zayas and Jeff Hiller. The nominations honor the best performances and productions across drama, comedy, and limited or anthology series from the past television year. From The Bear and Abbott Elementary to Slow Horses and The Diplomat, this year's list reflects an extraordinary breadth of creative storytelling that captivated audiences both in the United States and around the world. Read on for the complete breakdown of every major category.
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Liza Colon-Zayas and Jeff Hiller take the stage to announce the 78th Emmy Award nominations live in Los Angeles
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When and Where Are the 78th Emmy Awards?
The 78th Emmy Awards will air live on Monday, September 14th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern / 5:00 p.m. Pacific. The ceremony will be broadcast on NBC and streamed live on Peacock. The event takes place at the iconic Peacock Theater at LA Live in Los Angeles, California. This is television's biggest night of the year, and this year promises to be one of the most competitive in recent memory given the depth of the nominee field.
Who Is Hosting the 78th Emmy Awards?
The 78th Emmy Awards will be hosted by Emmy Award winner Mariska Hargitay. The beloved actress, best known for her decades-long run on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, brings star power and warmth to what is expected to be a night filled with surprises. The nominations themselves were announced by Liza Colon-Zayas, who won an Emmy for her portrayal of Tina Maro on The Bear, and Jeff Hiller, who won for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for Somebody Somewhere.
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Clips from nominated limited series including All Her Fault, Beef, and The Beast in Me play during the announcement
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Which Shows Got Outstanding Drama Series Nominations?
This year's outstanding drama series category is one of the most compelling in years. The nominees are:
- The Diplomat
- The Gilded Age
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
- Paradise
- The Pit
- Pluribus
- Slow Horses
In the lead acting categories for drama, Sterling K. Brown (Paradise), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Mark Ruffalo (Task), Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat), and Noah Wyle (The Pit) received outstanding lead actor nominations. On the actress side, Christine Baranski (The Gilded Age), Chase Infinity (The Testaments), Keri Russell (The Diplomat), Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus), and Zendaya (Euphoria) are all in the running for outstanding lead actress in a drama series.
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Comedy series nominees highlighted with clips from Abbott Elementary, Hacks, and Shrinking
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Which Shows Got Outstanding Comedy Series Nominations?
The comedy series race is equally stacked. This year's nominees for outstanding comedy series are:
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- Hacks
- Margot's Got Money Troubles
- Only Murders in the Building
- Shrinking
- Widow's Bay
For lead actress in a comedy series, the nominees are Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Ayo Edebiri (The Bear), Elle Fanning (Margot's Got Money Troubles), Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback), and Jean Smart (Hacks). The lead actor in a comedy series nominees include Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man), Steve Carell (Rooster), Matthew Rhys (Widow's Bay), Jason Segel (Shrinking), and Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building).
Who Is Nominated for Lead Actor and Actress in a Limited Series?
The limited or anthology series categories are bursting with prestige talent this year. The nominees for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie are:
- Claire Danes — The Beast in Me
- Sally Field — Remarkably Bright Creatures
- Carey Mulligan — Beef
- Sarah Pidgeon — Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette
- Sarah Snook — All Her Fault
The nominees for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie are:
- Charlie Hunnam — Monster: The Ed Gein Story
- Oscar Isaac — Beef
- Matthew Rhys — The Beast in Me
The nominees for outstanding limited or anthology series are All Her Fault, The Beast in Me, Beef, DTF St. Louis, and Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Notably, Beef continues to earn recognition following its acclaimed debut, while All Her Fault and The Beast in Me emerge as exciting new contenders.
What Is the Tiverse and How Can You Attend?
Beyond the Emmy Awards ceremony itself, the Television Academy is hosting a special fan and industry event called the Tiverse — a three-day celebration of all things television. The event runs from August 14th through August 16th, 2025, in Los Angeles. Whether you are a die-hard TV fan or an industry professional, the Tiverse offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and craft of television. Tickets are currently on sale, and you can find more information by following the Television Academy on social media.
For the complete and official list of all 78th Emmy Awards nominees across every category, visit emmys.com. Congratulations to all of this year's nominees — the ceremony airs live on NBC and Peacock on September 14th, 2025.
