Jake Kasdan contends for the episode "Pilot." This is his first career Emmy nomination.
Steven Levitan contends for the episode "Baby on Board." He has five Emmy wins in his career. In addition, he has two nominations this year.
Jason Winer contends for the episode "Virgin Territory." He has one previous Emmy win in three career nominations.
Louis C.K. contends for the episode "Duckling." He has one Emmy win in nine previous nominations. In addition, this is one of his seven overall bids in 2012.
Lena Dunham contends for the episode "She Did." This is one of four Emmy nominations she received this year. She had previously never earned an Emmy bid.
Robert B. Weide contends for the episode "Palestinian Chicken." He has three previous Emmy wins in five career nominations.