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Originally appeared on E! Online<\/a><\/p>\n

TV watchers, get your couch cushions ready: It\u2019s almost time for the 2025 Emmys<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 77th Emmy Awards will broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 14 starting at 8 p.m. EST on CBS.<\/p>\n

As for which shows are in the running for a trophy, Severance<\/em><\/a> leads the pack with a whopping 27 nominations. However, it will face some tough competition as The Penguin<\/em><\/a> trails closely behind with 24 nods followed by The White Lotus<\/em><\/a> and The Studio<\/em><\/a> with 23 each. Also among the top contenders are The Last of Us<\/em><\/a>, Andor<\/em><\/a> and Hacks<\/em><\/a>\u2014racking up 14 nominations apiece\u2014as well as Adolescence<\/em><\/a>, The Bear<\/em><\/a> and The Pitt<\/em><\/a>, each receiving 13 (for a complete list of the nominees, click here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

While the winners currently remain a mystery, one thing is for sure: There will be plenty of star power. Along with the nominees like Kristen Bell<\/strong><\/a> and Colman Domingo<\/strong><\/a>, comedian Nate<\/strong> Bargatze<\/strong><\/a> will also be on hand to host the ceremony and there will be several celebrity presenters<\/a>, including Sydney<\/strong> Sweeney<\/strong><\/a>, Angela Bassett<\/strong><\/a>, Jason Batemen<\/strong><\/a>, Jennifer Coolidge<\/strong><\/a>, Jenna Ortega<\/strong><\/a>, Jude Law<\/strong><\/a> and Sof\u00eda Vergara<\/strong><\/a>. So fashion lovers will want to tune in to the red carpet to see all the celeb-filled styles.<\/p>\n

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But as much as we’re eager to celebrate this year’s small screen accomplishments, everybody loves a throwback. So, we’re rewinding it back 20 years. In 2005, Everybody Loves Raymond<\/em> was named Outstanding Comedy Series while Lost<\/em> secured the top drama prize. Meanwhile, Desperate Housewives<\/em>, Arrested Development<\/em>, House<\/em> and Boston Legal<\/em> were also among the shows to take home a trophy. Ellen<\/strong> DeGeneres<\/strong><\/a> hosted the event, and there was “Emmy Idol”\u2014a nod to American Idol<\/em> where stars belted out TV theme songs.<\/p>\n

Wondering what else happened at the Emmys two decades ago? Join us for a trip down memory lane.<\/p>\n

Ellen DeGeneres Was the Host<\/p>\n

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Having already hosted the Emmys in 1994 and 2001, Ellen<\/strong> DeGeneres<\/strong><\/a> returned to do the honors a third time in 2005. Tasked with hosting the event just weeks after Hurricane Katrina, the comedian paid tribute by wearing a magnolia on her suit.<\/p>\n

“New Orleans is my hometown, and I have family in Mississippi. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected,” DeGeneres told the audience. “I guess I don\u2019t have to point out that this is the second time I\u2019ve hosted the Emmys after a national tragedy, and I just want to say that I\u2019m honored because it\u2019s times like this that we really, really need laughter.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Black Eyed Peas Performed<\/p>\n

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