2011 Emmy Nominees:
"The Big Bang Theory"
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"Parks and Recreation"
"The Office"
"30 Rock"

2010 Emmy Winner: "Modern Family"
This marked the first win for this new series. Among those shows it defeated was "30 Rock" which had won for three years in a row.

2010 Emmy Nominees: "30 Rock," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Glee," "Modern Family," "Nurse Jackie," "The Office" (italics = ineligible this year)

2010 Golden Globe Winner: Glee"
This was the second win in a row for this Fox musical comedy series.

2010 Golden Globe Nominees: "30 Rock," "The Big Bang Theory," "The Big C," "Glee," "Modern Family," "Nurse Jackie"

2010 SAG Ensemble Winner: "Modern Family"
"Glee" had won this award in 2009, over "Modern Family" among others.

2010 SAG Ensemble Nominees: "30 Rock," "Glee," "Hot in Cleveland," "Modern Family," "The Office"

Every program nominated for Best Comedy Series at the Emmy Awards must submit six episodes as samples. These are divided into three pairs which are given to viewing panels to judge. Many a race has been won, and lost, because of these submissions. Gold Derby has learned of these selections: