The only cheat sheet you need to get caught-up before TV’s biggest night.
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We have a little over two weeks to go until the Emmys, and if you’re anything like me, there’s still plenty of work to be done on the watch list before the big night. So, to help make the prep process as stress-free as possible, I’ve put together a list of the episode you need to see from each of the Best Series nominees that represents their most Emmy-recognized installment from last season (read: the best). First up: the dramas.
Better Call Saul
Must-Watch Episode: “Winner”
Why This Is the One: It’s nominated for Best Writing, and has been submitted for Best Guest Actor (Michael McKean), Best Supporting Actor (Jonathan Banks), Best Actor (Bob Odenkirk) and Best Drama Series
Where to Watch: AMC Streaming, Netflix
Bodyguard
Must-Watch Episode: “Episode 1”
Why This Is the One: It’s nominated for Best Writing, and has been submitted for Best Drama Series
Where to Watch: Netflix
Game of Thrones
Must-Watch Episode: “The Iron Throne”
Why This Is the One: It’s nominated for Best Writing and Best Directing, and has been submitted for Best Supporting Actor (Peter Dinklage), Best Actor (Kit Harington) and Best Drama Series
Where to Watch: HBO Streaming
Killing Eve
Must-Watch Episode: “Nice and Neat”
Why This Is the One: It’s nominated for Best Writing, and has been submitted for Best Supporting Actress (Fiona Shaw) and Best Drama Series
Where to Watch: AMC Streaming, iTunes
Ozark
Must-Watch Episode: “Reparations”
Why This Is the One: It’s nominated for Best Directing, and has been submitted for Best Actor (Jason Bateman) and Best Drama Series
Where to Watch: Netflix
Pose
Must-Watch Episode: “Love Is the Message”
Why This Is the One: It’s been submitted for Best Actor (Billy Porter) and Best Drama Series
Where to Watch: FX/FOX Streaming, Netflix
Succession
Must-Watch Episode: “Celebration”
Why This Is the One: It’s nominated for Best Directing, and has been submitted for Best Drama Series
Where to Watch: HBO Streaming
This Is Us
Must-Watch Episode: “Sometimes”
Why This Is the One: It’s been submitted for Best Actor (Milo Ventimiglia) and Best Drama Series
Where to Watch: NBC Streaming, Hulu