Tuesday, August 26, 2025

2025 Emmy Predictions: Best Variety Talk Series, Variety Scripted Series, Variety Special Live, Variety Special Pre-Recorded

Best Variety Talk Series
Will Win - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Could Win - The Daily Show
Should Win - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Commentary - After its sudden cancellation, I have a feeling that Emmy voters are going to make sure that Colbert gets a special farewell, over last year's winner The Daily Show.

Best Variety Scripted Series
Will Win - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Could Win - Saturday Night Live
Should Win - A newly combined category
Commentary - If the Television Academy doesn't fix this issue, these categories are going to get more ridiculous. I don't bet against John Oliver, especially with a weak SNL season.

Best Variety Special Live
Will Win - SNL50: The Anniversary Special
Could Win - Super Bowl Halftime Show or Beyonce Bowl
Should Win - The Oscars
Commentary - SNL 50 should be a shoo-in, although the spectacular of Kendrick Lamar or Beyonce could win out. On a personal note, this was one of the best Oscars in years, so it would be cool to see it rewarded.

Best Variety Special Pre-Recorded
Will Win - Conan O'Brien: Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Could Win - Ali Wong: Single Lady or Your Friend, Nate Bargatze 
Should Win - Conan O'Brien: Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Commentary - Five comedy standup routines will probably pit against each other, so I expect the fantastic Mark Twain Prize production to win out. If those votes don't cancel, look out for Ali Wong nd Nate Bargatze. 

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