"The Studio" and "The Pitt" Lead Emmys

"The Pitt" Wins Top Drama Series at 77th Primetime Emmy Awards

At the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, HBO’s medical drama “The Pitt” emerged victorious, claiming the best drama series prize. This win came as a surprise to many, as “Severance” was considered a strong favorite throughout the season. “Severance,” which had 27 total nominations, including nods for outstanding drama series, ended up with several other awards, but not the top honor.

Noah Wyle took home the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role in “The Pitt.” In his acceptance speech, he expressed deep gratitude and acknowledged the importance of healthcare workers. “To anybody who’s going on shift tonight or coming off shift tonight, thank you for being in that job. This is for you,” he said.

Katherine LaNasa also won the award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her performance in “The Pitt.” Meanwhile, “Severance” managed to secure two other wins: Britt Lower won for outstanding lead actress in a drama series, and Tramell Tillman was named best supporting actor in a drama series.

Dan Gilroy received his first career Emmy for drama series writing for Disney+’s “Andor.” He thanked the fans of the “Star Wars” franchise for their support. Adam Randall won the prize for drama series directing for Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses.”

A Record-Breaking Night for “The Studio”

On the comedy front, Seth Rogen’s show “The Studio” made history by winning four Emmys during the ceremony. Combined with its nine wins from the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, the show achieved a total of 13 wins in a single year, setting a new record for comedy series. The previous record was 11, held by FX’s “The Bear.”

Rogen accepted the award for outstanding comedy series, expressing his disbelief at the success. “I’m legitimately embarrassed by how happy this makes me,” he said. He also won for outstanding lead actor in a comedy, along with a directing prize shared with Evan Goldberg and as part of the show’s writing team.

Jean Smart continued her dominance in the drama category by winning the prize for outstanding actress in a drama series for her work in “Hacks.” This marked her seventh career Emmy and fourth for her role on the HBO comedy. Hannah Einbinder, her co-star, was named best supporting actress in a comedy series, marking her first Emmy win on her fourth nomination.

Jeff Hiller won the Emmy for best supporting actor in a comedy series for “Somebody Somewhere” on his first career nomination.

“Adolescence” Dominates Limited Series Categories

Netflix’s “Adolescence” swept nearly all the prizes in the limited series categories. The show won the award for outstanding limited series and also earned prizes for lead actor Stephen Graham, who also won a limited series writing prize alongside Jack Thorne.

Owen Cooper, a 15-year-old actor, won the award for supporting actor in a limited series. “This is so surreal,” he said. “Tonight proves that if you listen and you focus and step outside your comfort zone you can achieve anything in life.”

Erin Doherty was named best supporting actress in a limited series for her work on the show, and Philip Barantini was named best director for a limited series. The only limited series honor that didn’t go to “Adolescence” was for lead actress, which went to Cristin Milioti for HBO’s “The Penguin.”

Other Notable Wins

Peacock’s “The Traitors” won its second consecutive Emmy for reality competition program. “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” was named outstanding scripted variety series and also won the prize for writing for a variety series.

One of the more intriguing moments of the night came in the outstanding talk series category, where CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” won. The show will be canceled next May, but the Emmy win allowed Colbert to take the stage and receive a standing ovation from the audience.

“SNL50: The Anniversary Special” won the Emmy for outstanding live variety special, prompting show creator Lorne Michaels to reflect on the show’s long history.

Honoring Philanthropy and Activism

During the ceremony, husband-wife actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen were presented with the Television Academy’s 2025 Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. The couple has been recognized for their commitment to philanthropy and activism.

Danson, known for his roles in “Cheers” and “The Good Place,” is an environmental activist and co-founder of the American Oceans Campaign. Steenburgen, an Oscar-winning actress, has supported numerous causes, including the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and No Kid Hungry.

Together, they co-founded Angels at Risk, a nonprofit that assists children and families at risk of drug and alcohol abuse. They are also vocal advocates for the LGBTQ community.

Comedian Nate Bargatze hosted the Emmy ceremony, bringing humor and energy to the event.