And the supporting actor category wasnt exactly a cakewalk, either.

Well see how closely you paid attention when the nods come out on July 16.

(Coming up tomorrow: my picks for bestleadactor and actress in a comedy and drama.)

Best Supporting Actress (Drama)

*Connie Britton(Friday Night Lights): Episode 8.

When her character

realizes she isnt going to be getting her new dream home.

All in three minutes.

She deserves her own

category.

(Memo to Shonda Rhimes: As such, kindly dont kill her off.

Hers is my favoriteMad Mencharacter

by far.

If Mackey was this shows driving force,

Claudette was its secret weapon.

Oh, and an Emmy!

*John Noble(Fringe): You know how the show kinda feels familiar?

Well,

theres nothing familiar about Nobles kooky, quirky scientist.

*Ryan Kwanten(True Blood): Yes, hes pretty.

Hes also pretty amazing.

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