Supporting Actress, TV Comedy:
Aubrey Plaza, Parks and Recreation
This is the owner of the best female deadpan delivery on television, and that alone should be enough to earn her a nomination. She was funnier than ever on Parks this season, and got an even more substantial story line to work with.
Busy Phillips, Cougar Town
Without this actress, Cougar Town would be a show where Courtney Cox's character whines all the time and Christa Miller struggles valiantly to lighten things up with her wit. With Phillips, however, the dynamic of all three actresses is ignited, making for lots of laughs, usually at her character's expense.
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Let's note that I'm including her in this category if and only if she isn't eligible for Lead status (I don't know how much screen time is required). As neurotic Clare Dunphy dealing with one of the wackier families on TV, Bowen is consistently hilarious and sympathetic, and more than deserving of an Emmy nod.
Alyson Hannigan, How I Met Your Mother
Hannigan stepped up her game in season 6 of HIMYM, proving that she could not only make us laugh, but handle some pretty heavy drama as well. If only she and on-screen husband Jason Segel could be nominated in some kind of package deal...
Supporting Actor, TV Comedy:
Nick Offerman, Parks and Recreation
This man delivers the funny, every single time. He has the ability to steal scenes with just one line, even sometimes a single expression.
Aziz Ansari, Parks and Recreation
Ansari brought more dimension and sympathy to the character of Tom this season than I think any of us were expecting. He consistently has some of the best one-liners on this show and on all of TV, and manages to stand out in an ensemble packed with amazing performers.
Donald Glover, Community
Another character who we knew was funny, but were hoping to see more from this season. Glover delivered, and helped keep the show afloat during some of its more lackluster moments.
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
He's Phil Dunphy. If you've seen the show, you know there isn't much more that needs to be said.
Charlie Day, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
No real person could get away with 99% of what he says and does on Sunny, which is probably what makes him so much fun to watch.
Jason Segel, How I Met Your Mother
Goofy side-kick no more, Segel took on Marshal's most intensive arc yet this season, and delivered it in a way that was both genuine and endearing. The episodes in which he was heavily featured were by far some of the best HIMYM has ever done.
Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother
Always a safe bet for the Emmys, or any awards for that matter. He brought Barney Stinson back from the edges of cliche-dom by tackling tougher material this season and bringing fresh nuances to an already beloved character.
Lead Actor, TV Comedy:
Steve Carrell, The Office
The Emmys love a swan song, and Steve Carell played his to perfection this season on The Office. His final episode arc was a return to what once made the show great, and he deserves much of the credit for that.
Joel McHale, Community
Carell is the man to beat, and while I don't think McHale can or will, I'd still love to see him recognized for being as funny as he is.
Lead Actress, TV Comedy:
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Like Steve Carell, I think Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope is the comedic performer to beat here. She was absolutely pitch-perfect all season long, and an Emmy for Amy is long overdue. (Also, if she doesn't win/isn't nominated, I will probably cry.)
Courtney Cox, Cougar Town
The show's second season was a little shaky, but even a bad Courtney Cox performance is a good performance by most people's standards.
Best TV Comedy (Ranked in Order):
Parks and Recreation
Modern Family
How I Met Your Mother
Community
The Office
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