2025 Emmy Awards: What to Expect from TV's Biggest Night

Wed Dec 17 2025 08:28:51 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

As the 2025 Emmy Awards approaches, find out everything you need to know about the nominees, the host, and how to watch live.

The 2025 Emmy Awards are set to showcase outstanding achievements in television, with shows like 'Adolescence', 'The White Lotus', and 'The Bear' competing for top honors. This year's ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, promises not just accolades but also an innovative approach to acceptance speeches, as Bargatze plans to donate to charity based on time limits. Tune in to see if Owen Cooper, the 15-year-old star of 'Adolescence', can make history as the youngest male winner for acting.

2025 Emmy Awards: What to Expect from TV's Biggest Night

Steven McIntosh, Entertainment reporter 1 hour ago

Adolescence, The White Lotus, Severance and The Penguin are a few of the TV shows that will battle it out later at the Emmys, the television industry's most prestigious awards ceremony.

Owen Cooper, the 15-year-old British star of Adolescence, could become the youngest male actor ever to win an Emmy. A campaign led by US chat show hosts following the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert could also see the programme win outstanding talk series for the first time.

The ceremony will take place on Sunday evening at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

Notable contenders in various categories include The Studio, Andor, Hacks, Slow Horses, The Bear, Nobody Wants This, and The Last of Us.

Who is hosting the Emmys?

US comedian Nate Bargatze will host this year's Emmys. Known for his family-friendly comedy style, Bargatze plans to incentivize nominees during acceptance speeches by donating to charity for each speech exceeding the time limit.

Which TV shows are nominated?

Competing for the Outstanding Drama award is a diverse lineup that includes The White Lotus, Andor, Severance, The Last of Us, and more. In the comedy category, former winners The Bear and Hacks are in the running, while the limited series category features significant contenders such as Adolescence and Black Mirror.

How to watch the Emmy Awards

The ceremony begins at 17:00 PT / 20:00 ET on Sunday, or 01:00 BST on Monday for UK viewers. Watch it live on CBS or streaming service Paramount+. For UK viewers, the event will not be broadcast live, but coverage will be available on the BBC News website.