Emmy Predictions: Series

I won't bother explaining my format or anything. If you really can't figure that out. Check Part 1.

Emmy Predictions:
Part 1: Directing
Part 2: Writing
Part 3: Guest Acting
Part 4: Supporting Acting
Part 5: Lead Acting

Outstanding Drama Series
Mad Men (AMC)
Stiff competition. Until it loses, don't be against it.
Downton Abbey (PBS)
If anything dethrones Mad Men it's this.
Homeland (Showtime)
Stealth cindidate to win.
Breaking Bad (AMC)
Such a good season. Can't see it winning though.
Game of Thrones (HBO)
Great genre fare, not about to breakthrough yet.
Boardwalk Empire (HBO)
Fell is esteem since last year.

Outstanding Comedy Series
Modern Family (ABC)
Until it loses, don't bet against it.
The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
If anything unseats Modern Family it's this.
Girls (HBO)
A lot of HBO love could be a factor.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO)
Hasn't managed to win yet.
Veep (HBO)
Too much a vehicle for the lead.
30 Rock (NBC)
All downhill from here.
 

Outstanding Miniseries or TV Movie
Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia (PBS)
It could happen.
Hatfields & McCoys (History)
Massive ratings. It could translate.
Luther (BBC America)
Why isn't this Doctor Who?
American Horror Story (FX)
It's a series! Don't reward that!
Game Change (HBO)
Not a big year for HBO, I feel.
Hemingway & Gellhorn (HBO)
When did this even air?

Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)
Death, taxes, and Daily Show winning.
The Colbert Report (Comedy Central)
Could be time for little brother to step up.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC)
From here on, it doesn't matter who I pick.
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)
Keeps getting nominated.
Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Still takes too much criticism.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
This should be Portlandia.

Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special
Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute To America's Golden Girl (NBC)
They love Betty White.
Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again (HBO)
I love Mel Brooks.
Kathy Griffin: Tired Hooker (Bravo)
Her time has passed.
Kennedy Center Honors (CBS)
Umm, maybe.
Tony Bennett: Duets II (Great Performances) (PBS)
Seriously, when is Live at the Beacon Theater.

Outstanding Reality Competition Series
The Amazing Race (CBS)
Upon cancellation, the category will be named after this show.
Top Chef (Bravo)
The only other winner.
So You Think You Can Dance (FOX)
Surprisingly well regarded show.
The Voice (NBC)
Could it do what American Idol never could? No.
Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
If it hasn't happened yet, it won't.
Project Runway (Lifetime)
Does Lifetime ever win anything.







Outstanding Reality Program
Mythbusters (Discovery Channel)
It could be the year, finally.
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution (ABC)
Good title for a win.
Who Do You Think You Are? (NBC)
It seems like Emmy-bait.
Undercover Boss (CBS)
It's only gotten worse.
Shark Tank (ABC)
Ugh.
Antiques Roadshow (PBS)
It's like the retired uncle of this category.

Outstanding Children's Program
iCarly (Nickelodeon)
I don't know this category. Not with these choices.
Good Luck Charlie (Disney Channel)
My lack of knowledge works in it's favor.
Wizards of Waverly Place (Disney Channel)
This is still on?
Degrassi (TeenNick)
Been a while since I'd actually pick this to win.
Victorious (Nickelodeon)
Ironic that it won't win.