Primetime Emmy Awards 2025: Will Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Win Outstanding Scripted Variety Series Again?
Primetime Emmy Awards 2025: Will Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Win Outstanding Scripted Variety Series Again?
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has won an incredible 30 Primetime Emmy Awards since the late-night talk show premiered in 2014.
It dominated the Outstanding Scripted Variety Series from 2016 to 2023, winning the award eight times.
Unfortunately, its winning streak came to an end when the show was moved into the Outstanding Variety Talk Series category, as it didn’t fit the traditional talk show format.
However, it quickly kick-started a new winning streak, as Last Week Tonight with John Oliver put a stop to Saturday Night Live’s six-year winning streak, accepting the accolade in 2023 and 2024.
The big question is: will Last Week Tonight with John Oliver win Outstanding Scripted Variety Series again at the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards? Keep reading to learn more about its chances.
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Emmy 2025 Odds for Scripted Variety Series
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Wins - Yes | 44.78% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Saturday Night Live Wins - Yes | 11% |
BEO Betting odds are showing Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is most likely to win Outstanding Scripted Variety Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards 2025 ::: Discover the latest Bet Entertainment Odds predictions for this market.
The 2025 Nominees
Emmy voters only have two fantastic shows to choose from for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
The nominees are:
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
- Saturday Night Live
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Due to Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’s seemingly unstoppable winning streaks over the past nine years, BEO betting odds show that it’s the frontrunner to win Outstanding Scripted Variety Series at the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards.
The reigning champion’s strong track record suggests it’s hugely popular among the Television Academy due to John Oliver’s quick wit, journalistic integrity, and superb hosting skills.
As the episodes are designed to make a cultural impact and feature well-researched topics, their popularity with viewers hasn’t wavered. For these reasons and more, the show is likely to earn its third award in the category this year.
Saturday Night Live Might Surprise
It might not be a surprise to learn that Saturday Night Live is the most-awarded TV series in Emmy history, as it’s been on the air since 1975.
It has won a jaw-dropping 90 Primetime Emmy Awards and earned 305 nominations over its 50-year history.
Offering a mix of hilarious comedy sketches, guest hosts, and music entertainment, SNL has become popular internationally.
As a result, the show dominated the Outstanding Scripted Variety Series from 2017 to 2002, until Last Week Tonight with John Oliver put an end to its winning streak.
Despite losing out to the talk show in recent years, SNL stands a stronger chance in the category following its 50th anniversary special, which featured new sketches from former and current alumni, as well as many world-famous celebrities.
As a result, the star-studded special received much praise from critics and audiences, which could provide the show with an advantage over Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Its increased nominations are proof of its chances, as the show has earned a record-breaking 31 nominations in various categories this year, such as Outstanding Variety Special (Live), Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series, and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for cast member Bowen Yang.
The 50th anniversary special might lead to Emmy voters choosing Saturday Night Live over Last Week Tonight with John Oliver for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series at the upcoming ceremony, which is scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Be sure to watch it on CBS or Paramount+ to see who wins the prestigious award this year.
