While it is nice to recognized for your work, our TV critic says official recognition is essentially meaningless.

From 'The Bear,' 'The Pitt' and 'The White Lotus' to 'Industry,' 'The Rehearsal' and more, the shows that were celebrated and overlooked this year.

That being said, it is an utter delight to see Matlock star Kathy Bates’ reaction to being nominated for “Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama.” Shared straight from the set of Matlock ’s upcoming second season, you can see the Academy Award winner’s inspiring speech below:

Other people up for their first Emmys include Owen Cooper, Kristen Bell, Colin Farrell, Chloë Sevigny, Adam Brody and Martin Scorsese.

With Hulu freshman Paradise landing a first Outstanding Drama Series Emmy nomination and the streamer’s Only Murders In the Building earning its fourth consecutive Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy nomination, This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman found himself a nominee in both fields.

Emmy nominations provide insight into how awards campaigns have changed, how late night TV has adapted, and how 'The Studio' helps Apple TV+

You can livestream the announcement on the TV Academy’s website or YouTube channel. “Hacks” and “The Studio” are expected to lead the comedy pack. Other contenders include “The Bear,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Shrinking,” “What We Do in the Shadows” and “Nobody Wants This.”

Cooper Koch revealed to 'Entertainment Weekly' that Lyle Menendez called to congratulate him on his 2025 Emmy nomination for 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez'. Koch played Lyle's brother, Erik Menendez,

From Meghann Fahy's surprise nomination to the lack of love for 'Squid Game,' here are the biggest snubs and surprises of the Emmy noms.

In a slate dominated by returning faves like 'Severance' and 'The White Lotus,' more offbeat choices like 'The Rehearsal,' 'Common Side Effects' and 'Somebody Somewhere' were particularly refreshing.