Thursday, June 2, 2011

Emmy Contenders: Best Comedy Series

Possible Contenders
Modern Family
Glee
Nurse Jackie
The Big Bang Theory
30 Rock
Family Guy
Hot in Cleveland
The Big C
Community
Episodes
How I Met Your Mother
Weeds
The Office
Parks and Recreation
Cougar Town
Eastbound and Down
Raising Hope
The United States of Tara
The Middle
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Mike & Molly
Entourage
Hung
Mr. Sunshine
Desperate Housewives
Bored to Death

Commentary
Last year, it came down to the wire between Modern Family and Glee on who would win the prize, and it looks like this year could be a similar battle, especially since many think that Modern Family slipped a little this season. Of course other dark horse shows could slip in and take the prize instead, the dramedies The Big C and Nurse Jackie are popular and could easily be top contenders. As could past Emmy winners The Office and 30 Rock. NBC might also find some support for Community and Parks & Recreation, as both shows have really started to improve and build some buzz. The Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother have both missed out on Emmy glory, but strong seasons mean they could start getting some recognition. Finally, the elephant in the room is Hot in Cleveland. While critics were mixed, audiences were not, and this is just the sort of star-packed, old fashioned sitcom that might inspire some older members of the Academy, and surprise many pundits with a host of Emmy nominations.

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