The One Episode to Watch From Every Best Drama Series Emmy Nominee

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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