Emmys 2012: Handicapping the Outstanding Comedy Series Race – Plus: Our Pick to Win!

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If ABC were to go into Sunday’s Emmy ceremony confident that Modern Family was about to add its third comedy series statuette to the network’s trophy case, no one would be the slightest bit surprised. The odds are so in favor of a threepeat for the feel-good, laugh-hard smash that it’s almost no contest. So just imagine how shocked everybody would be if …READ MORE

Emmys 2012: Handicapping the Outstanding Drama Series Race — Plus: Our Pick to Win!

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For the first time in ages, it isn’t a foregone conclusion that the drama series Emmy will be given to Mad Men on Sunday. Though in any other year AMC’s crown jewel could probably eke out a victory, even in the wake of its uneven (and duly criticized) fifth season, this year it faces especially formidable competition. Not only are there new shows winning accolades (such as Showtime’s Homeland), but a certain old rival (fellow AMC series Breaking Bad) had its strongest season yet. READ MORE

Emmys 2012: TVLine Readers' Picks for 'Who Should Win' in 31 Categories!

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The 2012 Emmy Awards are only a few days away, and while we have faith that the members of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences take their voting duties quite seriously, that doesn’t necessarily mean they always get things right.

That’s why last month, we posted a series of polls asking TVLine readers which of this year’s Emmy nominees really deserve a trip to the podium. Below, you’ll find the results of tens of thousands of ballots cast, with the spoils going to …READ MORE & VIEW PICKS

Emmys 2012: What Should Win Outstanding Reality Program? Take Our Poll!

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It’s an eclectic mix of programs — featuring one previous winner, three prior nominees, and a pair of first-time contenders — in the 2012 Emmy race for Outstanding Reality Program. (The category is not to be confused with Outstanding Reality Show Competition; check out our “who should win?” poll in that category here.) READ MORE

Emmys 2012: What Should Win Best Variety, Music or Comedy Series? Take Our Poll!

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Can a show win the Emmy Award in a particular category for 10 consecutive years? We’ll find out come Sept. 23, when …READ MORE

Emmys 2012: Who Should Win Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series? Take Our Poll!

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It’s an even mix of network and cable entries in the 2012 Emmy race for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

The 2011 nominees who are competing again this year include …READ MORE

Emmys 2012: Who Should Win Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series? Take Our Poll!

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Hands down, the highlight of the 2011 Emmy ceremony were the pre-statuette hijinks by the nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. And while Raising Hope‘s Martha Plimpton and The Big C‘s Laura Linney got left off the ballot and thus won’t be able to help present the category winner with a ceremonial crown and sash, there are three new nominees in the mix, and hopefully they’ll bring the same spirit of wackiness to the 2012 telecast. READ NOW & VOTE

Emmys 2012: What Should Win Outstanding Comedy Series? Take Our Poll!

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Half of the 2011 Emmy nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series were unceremoniousy snubbed from this year’s race. And yet while there’s reason to kvetch for fans of …READ MORE & VOTE

Emmys 2012: Who Should Win Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series? Take Our Poll!

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It’s a case of Modern warfare in the 2012 Emmy race for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Indeed, two-thirds of this year’s category contenders …READ MORE