(Without Googling It)
TV’s biggest night is almost here, and you don’t even need a red carpet to get involved. Whether you’re tuning in for the speeches, the memes, or to yell at your screen when your favourite loses, here’s your guide to the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards.
1. When Is It?
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.
Set your alarms, cancel your plans, microwave your popcorn.
Starts at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
Watch it in Canada on CTV
Stream it on CTV.ca or the CTV app
U.S. viewers can watch on CBS or stream via Paramount+
2. Who’s Hosting?
Nate Bargatze — the stand-up king of clean comedy and deadpan delivery — is your host for the night. He’s up for two awards himself. That’s right, he’s funny and nominated. No pressure.
3. Who’s Leading the Pack?
With 27 nominations, Severance is walking in with the most heat.
The Penguin (24 nods) and Seth Rogen’s The Studio (23) aren’t far behind.
The White Lotus is still thriving like your rich friend’s vacation budget.
4. Shows You’ll Pretend You’ve Watched
Best Drama Series includes:
Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Severance, The Pitt, Paradise, Slow Horses, The White Lotus
Best Comedy Series contenders:
Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Shrinking, What We Do in the Shadows, Only Murders in the Building, The Studio, Nobody Wants This (but apparently, the Emmys do)
5. Red Carpet? Oh, You Fancy
Here’s where to get your fashion fix:
E! starts at 5:00 p.m. ET — think glam, sequins, and celebrity small talk
People Magazine’s livestream begins at 6:00 p.m. ET — available on social platforms and YouTube
Entertainment Tonight rolls in at 7:00 p.m. ET for that final sparkle shot before showtime
6. Stars on Stage, Not Just On Screen
This year’s presenters list is stacked like a Hollywood block party.
Here’s a taste: Tina Fey, Pedro Pascal, Sofia Vergara, Jenna Ortega, Adam Scott, Sydney Sweeney, Jeff Probst, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Martin Scorsese.
7. Special Tributes: Cue the Nostalgia
25 years of Gilmore Girls
40 years of Golden Girls
50 seasons of Survivor
All getting a moment in the spotlight — including appearances from Alexis Bledel, Lauren Graham, and Reba McEntire. It’s okay if you tear up a little.
8. Canada Watch Party Checklist
CTV on your cable box
CTV.ca on your laptop
CTV app on your phone
Paramount+ is not available in Canada for this broadcast
Twitter/X for instant hot takes
Your group chat to scream about the snubs
9. A Quick Shoutout To Some Nominees
Drama Kings & Queens
Sterling K. Brown, Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal, Adam Scott, Kathy Bates, Britt Lower
Comedy Royalty
Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri, Jason Segel, Jeremy Allen White, Seth Rogen, Jean Smart
Limited Series MVPs
Cate Blanchett, Michelle Williams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell, Stephen Graham, Cristin Milioti
Scene Stealers
Catherine O’Hara, Bryan Cranston, Olivia Colman, Harrison Ford, Parker Posey, Bowen Yang
10. So Who’s Going to Win?
That’s the fun part. We don’t know.
But we do know this: The Studio could sweep the comedy categories, The Bear might keep roaring, and Severance is the one to beat in drama.
Final Word
The Emmys are a celebration of the shows we binge, the stories we obsess over, and the stars we pretend are our best friends. Whether you’re tuning in for awards, outfits, or chaos — it’s going to be a night to remember.
Follow along.
Watch live.
Yell about snubs.
And don’t forget to thank your group chat in your acceptance speech.