Here's Everything You Might Have Missed From The 2025 Emmy Awards

After years of us shouting about “The Bear” committing category fraud, it seems Emmys voters have finally listened. For the first time in what feels like forever, the FX kitchen series didn’t dominate the comedy categories Sunday night. In fact, quite the opposite happened, as “The Studio” and “Hacks” divvied up the awards, and rightfully so. In the end, “The Bear” ended up missing out on all 13 of its nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series.

I can’t say I’m not thrilled about the outcome. Don’t get me wrong, I love “The Bear,” but perhaps this sweep by “The Studio” tonight will teach the show to start submitting for a more appropriate category moving forward, aka drama, where it belongs!

I will say it does suck that the “Napkins” episode, directed by Ayo Edebiri, lost because that was a brilliant episode of television. And considering that “The Bear” actually dialed up the comedy this most recent season, it’ll be interesting to see where it gets nominated next year. Either way, a lesson was learned tonight. — Njera

What I've also had to remind myself is that this Emmy season, it was Season 3 that was up for nominations. It was an overall lackluster season — aside from that "Napkins" episode that Edebiri directed. Season 4 fared way better in my book, so there's always next year. Here's hoping that FX and the show's creators and producers decide to put it up for the Drama categories. PLEASE, chef! — Erin

The way I shouted in my living room once “The Pitt” was announced! I’ve recommended this show to everyone I know because everything about it is amazing, from the writing to the acting to the fantastic ensemble cast. This is one of the few dramas that sincerely captivated audiences this year, so I’m so happy “The Pitt” took this home.

“The Studio” just extended its historic Emmy-winning streak with the biggest comedy win of the night.

With the instant success of the show, it’s no surprise that the Apple TV+ series won for Outstanding Comedy Series, even with contenders like “Hacks,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Shrinking” and others. Lucky for all of us, another season is on the way, and hopefully, it’s just as captivating as its debut.

On Sunday, "The Studio" won 13 Emmys and broke the record for most wins for a comedy series in one night.

It had already broken the record — set by "Ted Lasso" in 2021 — for most Emmy nominations for a freshman comedy, with 23 nominations.

“The Late Show” was probably one of the most anticipated wins of the night, considering all the drama surrounding Stephen Colbert’s shocking cancellation. The late night host was gracious in accepting his award — his first win in the talk series category — and dedicated part of his speech to the late night genre, more specifically to the direction of his show over the last 10 years, which he said he set out to make about love.

“I don’t know if I ever figured that out, but at a certain point, I realized that in some ways we were doing a late night comedy show about loss,” Colbert shared. “And that’s related to love, because sometimes you only truly know how much you love something when you get a sense that you might be losing it.”

“Ten years later, in September 2025, my friends, I have never loved my country more desperately,” he added, in reference to his show ending. “God bless America. Stay strong, be brave, and if the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy and punch a higher floor.”

Stephen Graham’s writing on “Adolescence” was already honored tonight, and now he has an award for his acting. The actor won for his portrayal of Eddie Miller, Jamie’s (Owen Cooper) father, in the series.

Noah Wyle, who portrays Dr. Robby on the hit HBO series "The Pitt," has just won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama.

This is Wyle's first Emmy after being nominated several times for Outstanding Supporting Actor for another medical drama, "ER."

I'm so happy for this win! Wyle is an incredible actor. — Erin

Noah Wyle’s Emmy win has been such a long time coming! He earned several Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series back in the ‘90s for “ER,” but this win marks his first-ever, and as the lead of his hit medical drama. This is the best full-circle moment he could’ve asked for. And, of course, he shouted out health care workers clocking in tonight during his acceptance speech. He so deserves this! — Njera

For the 10th year in a row, “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” won for Outstanding Writing For a Variety Series. Daniel O'Brien, senior writer on the show, celebrated the win and fellow nominees onstage, saying how honored he is to share the category with “all writers of late night political comedy while that is still a type of show that’s allowed to exist.”

The subtle dig comes after the cancellation of CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” and looming concerns over the fate of late night TV as the Trump administration continues to target media. Many have speculated that Colbert’s cancellation was due to him criticizing a settlement between Trump and CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global. Colbert himself referenced the axing of his show earlier at the Emmys when he joked about looking for a new job once his show concludes next year.

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this post misstated the number of years in a row "Last Week Tonight" won the award.

“Adolescence” continues to rack up awards in the limited series/anthology category.

Erin Doherty portrayed psychologist Briony in the third episode of the four-episode stunner.

YES! Yes! YES! If you haven’t watched “The Penguin,” you MUST watch for Cristin Milioti’s performance. Wow. I'm so glad to see her win this award!

I also loved Michelle Williams in "Dying For Sex," but there's something about Milioti's performance that really sticks with you.

Now, give us Season 2, HBO!

Ugh, I can’t say I’m shocked “Saturday Night Live” took home this award when it had two nominations in this category. But a Beyoncé Emmy win would’ve been so much more fun. Or another one for Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show — then again, we probably would’ve just gotten more tired Drake jokes from that.

Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez gave, perhaps, the shortest speech of the night. Bravo.

The writing team won for "The Studio" episode "The Promotion."

Like I said before, “The Studio” may very well sweep for comedy tonight. It’s already broken the record for most awarded comedy at the Emmys ever. I haven’t seen this much buzz over a new comedy since the breakout days of “Abbott Elementary,” so it is certainly on a roll.

The duo is also a part of the executive producing team for "Adolescence."

Dan Gilroy nabbed his first win and nomination for the “Welcome to the Rebellion” episode of “Andor.” Read HuffPost reporter Monica Torres’ piece on that “I have friends everywhere” line that Gilroy mentioned in his acceptance speech.

Adam Randall directed the “Hello Goodbye” episode of “Slow Horses.”

The weekly talk series was nominated against “Saturday Night Live.”

Philip Barantini directed Netflix’s “Adolescence.”

“Adolescence” was something of an anomaly this year, releasing four episodes that used one continuous shot each. That style decision made by Philip Barantini helped him clinch this win for one of the most talked-about shows of the year. “Adolescence” is still up for the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category.

“The Oner” episode of “The Studio” was easily one of the funniest things I’ve seen all year — I watched it at least four times and never stopped laughing. It makes sense that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg won this award. They really captured lightning in a bottle with their show. I wouldn’t be surprised if they swept the rest of these comedy categories tonight.

Of all nights to find out that “Hacks” is ending on its fifth season? When Hannah Einbinder finally nabs her first Emmy for her role?

Einbinder told E! host Heather McMahan that the HBO Max series will end with its next season.

“We’re going to start [filming] next week, and knowing it’s the last season is really bittersweet,” Einbinder said on the Emmys red carpet. “But I think it’s right, you know? It’s nice to do something as many times as it should be done. Not overstay your welcome. Rip it and do it and laugh and cry.”

I’ll be crying next year on that finale for sure. In between all the laughs, of course.