"General Hospital" Wins 5th Straight Daytime Emmy for Best Drama

The 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards, held on October 17th, 2025, saw a continued dominance by ABC's long-running soap opera "General Hospital." The show won the Emmy for best daytime drama series for the fifth straight year, cementing its status as the top program in the genre.

In addition to the best series award, "General Hospital" also took home trophies for lead actress (Nancy Lee Grahn) and supporting actor (Jonathan Jackson). The show's writing and directing teams were also recognized, underscoring its consistent excellence across all creative aspects.

While "General Hospital" was the big winner, other programs also found success at the ceremony. "Live with Kelly and Mark" was named best talk show, with host Drew Barrymore earning the award for best talk show host. In the culinary category, "Delicious Miss Brown" was recognized, while the courtroom drama "Hot Bench" also took home an Emmy.

The 2025 Daytime Emmys, which were broadcast online and through the Emmys app, celebrated the best in daytime television over the past year. With "General Hospital" continuing its dominance and new shows making their mark, the ceremony highlighted the vibrant and diverse landscape of the daytime TV landscape.