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Will the 'Ted Lasso' Backlash Affect the Show's Odds At the Emmys?

Will the 'Ted Lasso' Backlash Affect the Show's Odds At the Emmys?

Update: 2021-09-02

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On this week's episode, Ben and Libby lock in their predictions for the Comedy and Variety categories at this year's Emmys. Which of the Hannahs will take Supporting Actress in a Comedy? Can Brett Goldstein avoid any vote splitting issues to take Supporting Actor? Can anything stop Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso" from taking the top prize? Plus, Ben walks us through two shows debuting this week: "Impeachment: American Crime Story" and "Only Murders in the Building" on opposite ends of the quality spectrum.

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Will the 'Ted Lasso' Backlash Affect the Show's Odds At the Emmys?

Will the 'Ted Lasso' Backlash Affect the Show's Odds At the Emmys?

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