The 77th Annual Emmy Awards are across the nook, going down on September 14 on CBS. Earlier than the nominations are introduced, although, we’re looking at a number of the huge reveals and seasons that gained’t be eligible for consideration.
It have to be famous that the eligibility interval is between June 1, 2024, and Could 31, 2025, which means any reveals or titles arriving after Could 31, 2025, gained’t be eligible for nomination till the subsequent yr’s ceremony. This rule additionally applies to reveals which have aired lower than half of their full season earlier than Could 31, 2025.
So, what does this imply for the nomination pool? Whereas viewers are anticipating nods for fashionable collection like Severance and Hacks, we’re a number of the extra fashionable titles which have arrived this summer season which can be simply lacking the window for the 2025 Emmys. The primary and most evident instance is The Bear‘s most up-to-date and fourth season, which arrived in late June 2025. As an alternative, followers can anticipate potential nominations for Season 3, which dropped in late June 2024.
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Moreover, Squid Recreation‘s most recently-released third and closing season isn’t up for nominations this yr, however Season 2, which dropped this previous winter, is open for nomination consideration. And HBO‘s ongoing third season of its hit Julian Fellowes-created collection The Gilded Age gained’t be eligible this yr, leaving it to compete for nominations in 2026.
Another titles additionally delayed for nomination consideration are Apple TV+‘s charming collection Stick, the streamer’s newest season of The Buccaneers, and its new drama Smoke. Netflix hits like Ginny & Georgia Season 3, The Waterfront, and The Sandman are additionally out of the working.
And the hit documentary Barbara Walters: Inform Me Every little thing didn’t make the reduce because it premiered on June 12, however My Mother Jayne from Legislation & Order: SVU‘s Mariska Hargitay simply made the working because it debuted Could 17. Different notable titles lacking eligibility are Outrageous, Ironheart, Nautilus, and Ballard.
Which of those reveals do you hope to see make the reduce in 2026? Tell us within the feedback part, and keep tuned for extra on the 2025 ceremony because the Emmys strategy.
77th Emmy Awards, Sunday, September 14, 8/7c, CBS and Paramount+