LOS ANGELES — Emmy voters are creatures of habit. That's good news for "Ted Lasso" in its quest to win a third consecutive comedy series trophy and keep its perfect record intact.
You'd figure that fans of the show would be sentimental enough to send the series off — if it is indeed leaving the air — with a warm, teary embrace. But "Ted Lasso" faces a formidable challenge this year from "Abbott Elementary." The ABC sitcom earned seven nominations for its 13-episode debut season, winning three, including writing honors for creator Quinta Brunson and supporting actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. "Abbott" was even better in its full second season, demonstrating that it is indeed possible to tell funny, heartwarming stories in a tight 22 minutes.
And, as you'll see here in our Emmy comedy power rankings, "Abbott" and "Ted Lasso" are far from the only shows in play. Let's take a look at who might be smiling when nominations are announced next month. (Note: The total haul predictions include all categories, not just the ones specifically mentioned.)
