‘The Pitt’ Takes Top Honors at Television Critics Associations’s 41st Annual Awards originally appeared on Parade.
It’s no surprise that HBO Max’s The Pitt won Program of the Year at the 41st Annual Television Critics Association Awards. Winners were announced today and included the aforementioned The Pitt and shows such as Adolescence, Doctor Who, The Traitors and The Studio.
The Pitt not only took home the top prize for Program of the Year, but also took home Outstanding Achivement in Drama, Outstanding New Program and Individual Achievement in Drama for lead actor Noah Wyle. “It is an honor to be nominated, especially in that company, and it is incredibly gratifying to win. I’ve known a lot of you for a long time. You’ve written some lovely things about me through the years and about my shows, especially this one,” said Wyle.
Somebody Somewhere star Bridget Everett won the Individual Achievement in Comedyaward for her role as Sam Miller, and said, “I am beyond grateful to be honored for this show, which has meant so much to me. And I’m especially grateful to have the opportunity to thank you, the critics, who saw what we were trying to do from the very beginning.”
Peacock’s The Traitors won its second consecutive Outstanding Achievement in Reality award. Host and executive producer Alan Cumming said it “really means a lot, especially coming from the critics, because when you start something new and different and you’re trying to change a genre, in a way, it’s really heartening that the critics get that and notice and receive it in the way that it was intended and support it.”
TCA’s Career Achievement honor was bestowed upon Kathy Bates for her five decades of work in the industry. Bates said, “Your recognition means the world to me, and I’m grateful to all of the TCA members for this incredible honor. Your support and dedication to the television industry are invaluable, and I am truly humbled by your acknowledgment.”
TCA’s 235 professional television journalists, critics and editors throughout the United States and Canada cast their votes for exceptional programming offerings from the 2024-2025 television season in 14 distinct categories.
Sesame Street not only took home its fourth win in the Outstanding Achievement In Children’s Programming category, but was also presented with TCA’s Heritage Award in recognition of the groundbreaking program’s enduring cultural impact and strong commitment to helping generations of children learn their ABCs, 123s and so much more. Sesame Street made television history as the first kid-focused series to employ educational goals and develop its programming around an actual curriculum.
“Thank you, TCA,” Elmo said in his acceptance on behalf of the show. “You know, you’re some of our favorite letters on Sesame Street. We’re gonna put this award on a shelf in Hooper’s Store for everyone to see. Oh, Elmo hopes the Cookie Monster doesn’t try to eat it, though! Thank you, TCA. Elmo loves you.”
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Here’s the full list of 2025 TCA winners:
The 2025 Television Critics Association winners:
Program of the Year — “The Pitt” — HBO Max
ADVERTISEMENTOutstanding Achievement in Comedy — “The Studio” — Apple TV+
Outstanding Achievement in Drama — “The Pitt” — HBO Max
Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries or Specials — “Adolescence” — Netflix
Outstanding New Program — “The Pitt” — HBO Max
Individual Achievement in Drama — Noah Wyle, “The Pitt” — HBO Max
Individual Achievement in Comedy — Bridget Everett, “Somebody Somewhere” — HBO
Outstanding Achievement in News and Information — “Pee-wee as Himself” — HBO
Outstanding Achievement in Variety, Talk or Sketch — “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” — NBC
Outstanding Achievement in Reality — “The Traitors” — Peacock (2024 Winner)
Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming — “Doctor Who” — Disney+ (2024 Winner)
Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Programming — “Sesame Street” — HBO (2001-PBS, 2011-PBS & 2018-HBO Winner in Youth Category)
Career Achievement Award – Kathy Bates
Heritage Award – “Sesame Street”
Related: Here Are the 2025 Emmy Nominations
‘The Pitt’ Takes Top Honors at Television Critics Associations’s 41st Annual Awards first appeared on Parade on Aug 20, 2025
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