2022 Emmy Predictions: Best Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Will Win - Brett Goldstein "Ted Lasso"

Could Win - Henry Winkler "Barry"

Should Win - Bowen Yang "Saturday Night Live"

Commentary - This race is between previous winners Brett Goldstein and Henry Winkler. I am, for now, sticking with Goldstein, who overcame a lot of internal competition to win last year, and whose character is a fan favorite. But Winkler back on the ballot is intriguing, and could convince me to switch before final predictions. 

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Will Win - Janelle James "Abbott Elementary"

Could Win - Hannah Waddingham "Ted Lasso" and Hannah Einbinder "Hacks"

Should Win - James or Sheryl Lee Ralph "Abbott Elementary"

Commentary - Hannah Waddingham won last year, and could easily repeat, and I still think that Hannah Einbinder is a real threat for Hacks, especially after Laurie Metcalf overcame so much internal competition in Guest Actress at the Creative Art Emmys. But, I think that the passion and buzz for Abbott Elementary is growing at just the right moment. Janelle James won the TCA, is the scene-stealer, and is campaigning like crazy. I think she upsets here.