We're still a few weeks from knowing which five comedies and five dramas will contend for the outstanding series awards at this year's Emmys. But we got closer to narrowing the field last week, when the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the 10 semifinalists in both categories. Between now and July 17, when nominations are revealed, voters will whittle the 10 comedies and 10 dramas down to the five official contenders.

With a few exceptions, I was pretty pleased with the Emmy short lists. But narrowing the picks from 10 to five is another matter altogether. There are a lot of quality shows contending for nominations this year, and no matter what, some of my favorite series will be left out of the running.

So, I'm putting it to you: If you were an Emmy voter, which five comedies and which five dramas would you say deserve to make the finals? Here's my first crack at it (though I reserve the right to change my mind later): I'd put Friday Night Lights, The Wire, Mad Men, Lost, and Dexter up for Best Drama (though I wouldn't cry about Damages or House getting in instead), while my comedy list would be Flight of the Conchords, The Office, Pushing Daisies, 30 Rock, and Weeds.

Agree? Disagree? It's your turn: Which shows would be on your Emmy ballot? For a reminder of the qualifying shows and to make your picks, just read more.

OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES FINALISTS
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Entourage
Family Guy
Flight of the Conchords
The Office
Pushing Daisies
30 Rock
Two and a Half Men
Ugly Betty
Weeds

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES FINALISTS
Boston Legal
Damages
Dexter
Friday Night Lights
Grey’s Anatomy
House
Lost
Mad Men
The Tudors
The Wire

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