Laugh tracks: The state of the 2025 Emmy comedy race

Hacks will try to fend off foes old and new in Best Comedy Series Emmy race.

It's perhaps fitting that Catherine O'Hara presented Best Comedy Series at last year's Emmys. After doing a bit, the Emmy champ announced the biggest awards upset in recent history: Hacks won over heavy favorite The Bear. As O'Hara handed the trophies to the Hacks team, little did anyone know that this was a preview of the probable top two series in the 2025 race.

By virtue of being the reigning champ and producing a stellar fourth season...