Emmy Top Ten Lists: Best Actress in a Comedy Series

1.Toni Collette "The United States of Tara"
2. Tina Fey "30 Rock"
3. Lea Michele "Glee"
4. Courtney Cox-Arquette "Cougar Town"
5. Edie Falco "Nurse Jackie"
6. Mary-Louise Parker "Weeds"
7. Julia Louis-Dreyfuss "The New Adventures of Old Christine"
8. Amy Poehler "Parks & Recreation"
9. Jane Adams "Hung"
10. Patricia Heaton "The Middle"

Commentary: Talked about a stacked category. First, we have the two finalists from last year Toni Collette and Tina Fey, who, despite the onslaught of newcomers, will most likely still be this year's top contenders. The next three contenders are from new shows, and Lea Michele is a true necomer to the game. The other two are long established TV vets who had incredible first seasons. Of course I'm talking about Courtney Cox and Edie Falco, both of whom deserve some recognition, as does Michele. The hypenated girls Mary-Louise Parker and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss could fight for the last spot, or could knock off one of the other contenders, my hope is that if one of them can stay in it is Parker. The last three spots go to some veterans who could see their names called including the hilarious Poehler, and the Emmy fave Heaton, who has won this category before.