The best and worst of the 2025 Emmys

The 2025 Emmy Rewards Contains plenty of victories, reunions and surprises for television fans.

Host Nate Bargatze Welcome Hollywood’s most successful actors and actresses to Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 14, to celebrate Very best in TV.

A cutting tradition began from most awards shows, Bargatze, who did not have the easiest night on the mic, the show with skit including Saturday night live cast members Bowen Yang. Mikey’s day and Austin Johnson.

The group traveled back in time to help create the TV and joke about what TV would give the world.

“By inventing television, we create a world where a woman will host her own late night talk show,” said Bargatze. “Not in real life but on a fictional show called Hack. ”(Jean Smart would win later Exceptional lead actress in a comedy series for her role as Host Deborah Vance.)

Keep reading for the best and worst moments of the Telecast that everyone will talk about this week.

Best recognition for presenter: Stephen Colbert

Before presenting the first prize of the evening for an excellent chief actor in a comedy series, Colbert have received a stable promotion Following news of the A late showcancel.

“Thank you. You are very kind,” he said. “Sit down! Thank you. We have to go!”

Once the crowd finally took a seat, Colbert praised it all A late show A team that helps make the Telecast possible.

“While I have your attention, is anyone hiring because I have 200 highly qualified candidates with me here tonight who will be available in June,” he said. “I also brought my own resume here tonight. I haven’t had a chance to update my headshot in a while, but I think it’s still working.… Harrison Ford, could you get this to (Steven) Spielberg?”

Best Acceptance Speech: Owen Cooper

At the age of 15, Cooper stole the show When he made a history as the youngest male actor to win an excellent support actor in a limited series or film or an anthology thanks to his role in Adolescence.

As well as thanks to his parents, Cooper shared an inspirational message to those considering stepping out of their comfort zone.

“When I started these drama classes a couple of years ago, I didn’t expect even in the United States, never think here,” he said. “I wasn’t about three years ago. I’m here now so if you’re listening and you’re focusing, you’re stepping out of your comfort zone a little, who worries if you get embarrassed? Anything is possible.”

Best TV reunion: Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel

To celebrate Gilmore Girls25th anniversary, Graham reunited and a bled To present the award for excellent writing for a comedy series on a set straight from Stars Hollow. Before announcing the winner, the actresses reminded fans of their fast wit and funny jokes as they looked back on a show that he had little budget at one time.

“We saved all year to get one snow episode,” said Bledel.

Graham added, “And then For would wet down their street and wash it all off. “

While Bledel replied that her TV mother must “let that go,” fans will never forget their sweet memories watching the beloved series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino.

Best Creativity in Disclosure Award: Jeff Probst

Probst found a way to bring the Survivor Set to Emmys platform when he presented the award for the best scripted variety series.

With Last week tonight with John Oliver and Saturday night live Serving as the two nominees, Probst announced the prize in a tribal council containing breaking images out of John Oliver and Lorne Michaels.

“There is no immunity to protect them,” said Probst before announcing “the only survivor” is Last week tonight with John Oliver.

Best Prize dedication: Noah Wyle

In receiving the trophy for an excellent actor in a drama series thanks to his portrayal of Dr. Robinavitch on The pittWyle was quick to praise the real -life doctors and healthcare workers working in hospitals across the country every day.

“For anyone who goes on a shift tonight or comes off a shift tonight, thank you for being in that post,” he said. “This is for you.”

Best Acceptance Speech Rule: Nate Bargatze

In an attempt to prevent any admission speeches from going on and on, Bargatze set some guidelines in the name of a charity.

“Everyone gets 45 seconds. Honestly, give your speech. I know how hard you’ve all worked to get here,” explained at the start of the show. “I’m not trying to take anything away, but 45 seconds. That’s what you got. If you want to do more than that, do it on social media later. More people are going to see it there anyway.”

To start the show, Bargatze promised to give $ 100,000 to the American Boys and Girls ClubNon -Still which helps to get the future for children already. Every second a winner goes over, $ 1,000 is dedicated. If actors go under, $ 1,000 per second will be given back for the total gift.

At the end of the night, Bargatze announced that it would give $ 250,000 to the case while CBS would add an additional $ 100,000.

But also worst acceptance speech rule: Nate Bargatze

While Bargatze deserves to be acclaimed for adding a charitable component to the live Telecast, some viewers questioned why presenters had no limits on how long they could speak at the Peacock Theater.

“Many people at home asked, ‘Do we punish the presenters if they go long or something?’ I want it straight away – we’re not, ”he said as the audience laughs. “Only the people who have worked hardest to get here. I’m busy hosting, so I can’t keep track of all the money.”

Worst injury: Sterling K. Brown

Before presenting the prize for the excellent supporting actor, comedy to Someone somewhere‘S. Jeff HillerBrown showed up to the stage on a pen -lin scooter as the result of an injury Hosted while filming Season 2 from Hulu’s Paradise.

In an Instagram post, Brown revealed he ripped his Achilles tendon. He decided to postpone his surgery so he could try to enjoy the award show.

“I can motivate myself and try to celebrate with my cast and producers Paradise Because we were recognized, ”he said through Instagram On September 9. “It will be nice to be out there.”

Worst name Flub: Nate Bargatze

It was a challenging night for Bargatze, which tried his best to keep the speech rule receiving 45 seconds fresh for three hours.

Another hiccup came when he paid tribute to The golden women with a large town Karen Fairchild.

“Welcome please Reba Mcentire A Kerry Fanchild Little Big Town – Fairchild! Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman! ”He said on live TV.

Worst snub: ‘the white lotus’

One of the biggest shows – and vibrant TV – from 2025 came out as a big winner during 2025 Emmys. Despite seven nominations in excellent supporting actors categories and excellent supporting actress categories alone, the cast did not walk away with any major prizes. Instead of, The pitt dominated in the drama categories.

As for comedies, The bear. No one wants this. Abbott Elementary and Murders in the building only Also walked away with zero awards in major categories.