Overview

• The 77th Emmy Awards recognized the HBO series in Outstanding Scripted Variety Series, extending its streak since the TV Academy’s 2023 category overhaul.
• Survivor host Jeff Probst presented the trophy in a tribal council–themed segment before naming Last Week Tonight the winner.
• Oliver thanked HBO, his team, and his family in a rapid speech that reset the onstage donation counter to $99,000.
• Despite the primetime win, the show did not secure Creative Arts Emmys for directing, which went to The Late Show, or for picture editing.
• The series now stands at 73 nominations and 30 wins overall, with Oliver under contract through 2026 on the HBO production with Peyance Productions and Avalon Television.