The second part of my must-watch guide, this time focusing on the funny.
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All right, kids, the first half of this year’s Emmy winners were announced over the weekend (Game of Thrones leads the pack with 10 Creative Arts trophies), so we’re officially on the countdown to Sunday night’s big show. To get you ready with only a few days to go, here’s the second part of my guide to the must-see episode from each Best Series nominee—this time, on the comedy side.
Barry
Must-Watch Episode: “ronny/lily”
Why This Is the One: It’s nominated for Best Writing and Best Directing, and one of six episodes submitted for Best Comedy Series
Where to Watch: HBO Streaming
Fleabag
Must-Watch Episode: “Episode 1”
Why This Is the One: It’s nominated for Best Writing and Best Directing, and has been submitted for Best Actress (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) and Best Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
The Good Place
Must-Watch Episode: “Janet(s)”
Why This Is the One: It’s nominated for Best Writing and has been submitted for Best Comedy Series
Where to Watch: NBC Streaming, Netflix
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Must-Watch Episode: “We’re Going to the Catskills!”
Why This Is the One: Nominated for Best Directing, and has been submitted for Best Actor (Tony Shaloub)
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Russian Doll
Must-Watch Episode: “Nothing in This World Is Easy”
Why This Is the One: It’s nominated for Best Writing, and has been submitted for Best Actress (Natasha Lyonne) and Best Comedy Series
Where to Watch: Netflix
Schitt’s Creek
Must-Watch Episode: “The Crowening”
Why This Is the One: It was submitted for Best Actress (Catherine O’Hara) and Best Comedy Series
Where to Watch: PopTV Streaming, Netflix
Veep
Must-Watch Episode: “Veep”
Why This Is the One: It’s nominated for Best Writing, and has been submitted for Best Supporting Actor (Tony Hale), Best Actress (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Best Comedy Series
Where to Watch: HBO Streaming