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
Pedro Garcia
Casual Club
Too Faced
The Tudors, The Tudors, The Tudors. I just cannot say enough about this show. It blows everything else out off the water. The acting is outstanding, especially Natalie Dormer as Anne Boleyn this season. If it is not recognized, then we know The Emmys are rigged.
But I do also love Friday Night Lights. Kyle Chandler is perfection.
1For Drama, Friday Night Lights, Mad Men and The Wire for sure; after that, I'd be happy with any of these: Dexter, House, Damages and The Tudors.
For Comedy, The Office and Pushing Daisies for sure. After that, I really don't care--just not Two and A Half Men!
2For me...
Drama: FNL, Damages, Dexter, Lost, Mad Men
Comedy: The Office, 30 Rock, Pushing Daises, How I Met Your Mother, Desperate Housewives
3I would have to agree with Dexter, Pushing Daisies and Flight of the Conchords.
4I posted my Emmy picks on your last Emmy post, but the only shows I watch AND I think deserve to be nominated are Pushing Daisies and Lost. I usually watch Ugly Betty and Grey's Anatomy as well, but both shows went downhill last season (well, Grey's actually improved a bit from Season 3, but it still isn't as good as Season 1 or 2).
5Here are my picks for nominations:
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES
Entourage
The Office
Pushing Daisies
30 Rock
Two and a Half Men
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
Boston Legal
Damages
House
Lost
Mad Men
BTW, blondie829, Desperate Housewives wasn't in the top ten so it won't be nominated.
6Two and a Half Men is on my short list of the best comedies ever made. But it really is a show people either really love or completely despise.
7Sorry fuzzles, I'm going to have to go with completely despise. NOT a fan. But I pretty much agree with Buzz's picks, except I would definitely make sure House made it on that list if only for the last episode. I would still have the Wire win for best drama though. That show is amazing and deserves to be recognized. As for the comedies, I would be happy if any of them won. I'm a big fan of them all. I would probably put Pushing Daises at the top though, just because it is so original and some of the others already had their moment in the sun (Weeds, The Office).
8Allyace,
No problem. As long as we find a way to laugh!
9For comedies:
The Office (for the win!)
30 Rock
Pushing Daisies
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Weeds
For dramas:
10Lost
Mad Men
The Tudors
House
Friday Night Lights (for the win!)
hello what about 24
11best show on tv
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