The 77th Emmy Awards Celebrate Television’s Biggest Night
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The Television Academy proudly celebrated the 77th Emmy Awards. It recognized excellence in television programming. The awards also honored individual achievement for the 2024–2025 season. The ceremony was broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on the CBS Television Network. It was hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. The executive producers were Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
This year’s telecast featured awards in 26 major categories presented by some of television’s most acclaimed stars. The evening featured a moving highlight. Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen received the prestigious Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. This is one of the highest accolades given by the Television Academy’s Board of Governors.
The show also paid tribute to landmark television milestones. These included the 50th season of Survivor. They celebrated the 20th anniversary of Grey’s Anatomy. They also celebrated the 35th anniversary of Law & Order and the 25th anniversary of Gilmore Girls. The ceremony was filled with star power, as presenters included Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman, Kathy Bates, Sterling K. Brown, Tina Fey, and Bryan Cranston. The list continued with Mariska Hargitay, Justin Hartley, Jude Law, and Sarah Paulson. It also featured Evan Peters, Jessica Williams, Sydney Sweeney, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. There were many more presenters.
Musical performances gave the night added emotional resonance. Lainey Wilson and Vince Gill performed Gill’s classic anthem “Go Rest High on That Mountain.” They performed during the In Memoriam segment, honoring television’s greats who had passed away. Audiences enjoyed a special Golden Girls tribute. Reba McEntire, Karen Fairchild, and Kimberly Schlapman delivered a heartfelt rendition. They performed the show’s iconic theme song “Thank You for Being a Friend.”
In addition to the live broadcast, the Television Academy hosted two Emmy ceremonies on September 6 and 7, with highlights available for streaming on Paramount+ through September 21 and an edited version airing on FXX until October 7. Beyond the televised categories, 97 additional Emmys were presented at the Creative Arts Awards, compiled and confirmed by the independent accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP.
Through the Emmy Awards, the Television Academy continues to honor and celebrate those who shape and elevate the art of television, recognizing trailblazers while reflecting on the cultural legacy of the industry.
