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While Emmy voters are known for inviting back a considerable number of those same people and shows that have contended in the past, this year they welcomed quite a few newcomers into the fold.
Can any show knock "Modern Family" from its throne as two-time reigning Best Comedy Series? Two of last year's nominees also return: "The Big Bang Theory" and three-time champ "30 Rock." "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which has been cited for six previous seasons, is also back after not being eligible last year. Two freshman series -- "Girls" and "Veep" -- round out the race.
While all six of last year's nominees for Best Comedy Actress were eligible to contend again, only four made it back into the race even though it was expanded to seven nominees: surprise winner Melissa McCarthy ("Mike and Molly"), previous champs Edie Falco ("Nurse Jackie") and Tina Fey ("30 Rock"), and Amy Poehler ("Parks and Recreation"). Actresses from rookie shows contending are Zooey Deschanel ("New Girl"), Lena Dunham ("Girls") and Julia Louis-Dreyfus ("Veep").
There were two guaranteed openings in the race for Best Comedy Actor with the departure of Steve Carell ("The Office") and the ineligibility of Matt LeBlanc ("Episodes") as no new episodes aired this season. Three of last year's other four nominees are competing this year: reigning two-time champ Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory"), two-time winner Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock") and Louis C.K. ("Louie"). Four-time nominee Larry David ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") was eligible once again and returns while supporting winner Jon Cryer ("Two and a Half Men") jumped up to lead. Rookie shows are represented by Don Cheadle ("House of Lies").
Emmy Awards history could be made this year if "Mad Men" wins a record fifth Best Drama Series award. Last year's movie/miniseries champ "Downton Abbey" has shifted to this race. Only two of last year's other four drama nominees are back - "Boardwalk Empire" and "Game of Thrones" -- joined by the return of "Breaking Bad" and Golden Globe champ "Homeland."
Last year, Julianna Margulies ("The Good Wife") finally won an Emmy as Best Drama Actress after losing this race in 2010 as well as four times for "E.R," (1997 - 2000). She is defending her crown against two of last year's other nominees -- Kathy Bates ("Harry's Law") and Elisabeth Moss ("Mad Men"). Back in the running is 2008 and 2009 champ Glenn Close ("Damages") after a one-year hiatus for her series. The two newcomers are Golden Globe winner Claire Danes ("Homeland") and Michelle Dockery who contends for the reclassified "Downton Abbey."
The Best Drama Actor category is guaranteed to have a different winner this time around since Kyle Chandler ("Friday Night Lights") is no longer eligible. Prior three-time champ Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad") returns to battle again as do three of the nominees from 2011 -- Steve Buscemi ("Boardwalk Empire"), Michael C. Hall ("Dexter") and Jon Hamm -- as well as newcomers Hugh Bonneville ("Downton Abbey") and Damian Lewis ("Homeland').
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An HBO series about A comedy about the experiences of a group of girls in their early 20's. Stars Lena Dunham. This is the first nomination for the show in this category.
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An HBO series about the first female Vice President of the United States. Stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tony Hale. This is the first nomination for the show in this category.
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