Why He Will Be Nominated: The British period drama attracted a lot of attention stateside, and the Earl of Grantham is the lord of the manor.
Why He Won't: This is the first year the show is competing outside of miniseries category and with the big boys in drama series.
Why He Will Be Nominated: The show's incredibly dark twists led to Nucky's most complex season and some amazing acting.
Why He Won't: Although he won the Golden Globe for his role as Nucky Thompson in 2010, he's facing an embarrassment of riches of competition in the category.
Why He Will Be Nominated: Wasn't nominated last year, but that was only because the show's filming schedule made it ineligible to compete.
Why He Won't: He's a shoo-in. Unless there is a giant sinkhole in Los Angeles that swallows up the ballots.
Do you think he'll get a nomination? Go vote for your favorite!
Why He Will Be Nominated: He already won the Golden Globe for his performance in the Starz series.
Why He Won't: Does anyone actually watch this show? Aww that was mean. But really, we are curious.
Why He Will Be Nominated: He's become a fixture in the category and they could use last year's graphics. (We kid.)
Why He Won't: The serial killer drama had its worst weakest season yet. And in a tough race, that might cost him a nod.
Why He Will Be Nominated: He's just so so good as Don Draper. And as the headlining star of four-time winner of Best Drama series, he should be in the mix.
Why He Won't: The Emmys historically love the 1960s drama, but will a new favorite be crowned this year?
Why He Will Be Nominated: It helps that he has a big movie-star name.
Why He Won't: The short-lived drama might be the dark horse in this race. Boom. Nailed it.
Will he be lucky this year? Go vote for your favorite!
Why He Will Be Nominated: Voters realize this outstanding actor deserves a nomination.
Why He Won't: For some strange reason, the Charming crew has yet to be recognized.
Why He Will Be Nominated: He was absolutely fantastic in this mind-bending drama. And frankly he should have been recognized years ago for his Brotherhood performance.
Why He Won't: Sadly, not many people tuned in to this NBC drama. Did the voters miss his performance as well?
Why He Will Be Nominated: Got a nod last year. Plus, with the Fox drama completing its finale season we'd bet money on another nomination.
Why He Won't: He should. He may not have won in the past, but it would be a nice sendoff for the crotchety doc.
Do you think he'll be among the nominated? Go vote for your favorite!
Why He Will Be Nominated: He was perfect. While watching the Showtime series first season we screamed (more than once), "Give him all the Emmy awards!"
Why He Won't: We don't want to live in a world (or city) where he doesn't get recognition for the deeply complicated vet.
Why He Will Be Nominated: Did you know he's British? Yep, that's some fine acting right there. That and he plays a man desperate to survive a zombie apocalypse very, very well.
Why He Won't: With this competition he might have a better chance escaping a zombie-infested city on foot.
Why He Will Be Nominated: Impresses as the world's worst father.
Why He Won't: Same old story: too many great actors to chose from.
Why He Will Be Nominated: This cool cowboy marshal was nominated last year.
Why He Won't: This season, while very very good, isn't earning the same amount of Emmy buzz as it did when he shared the accolades with Margo Martindale.
Why He Will Be Nominated: His Emmy for 24 is probably lonely and needs a friend.
Why He Won't: The new Fox drama wasn't quite the mainstream hit everyone was hoping for.
Could this underdog get a nomination? Go vote for your favorite!