Jon Cryer, "Two and a Half Men"

Nomination Status: After five nominations and one win, Cryer should hold onto his place out of respect for his status as a Sheen Survivor.

In His Favor: In the midst of an unbearably ugly professional situation, Cryer was consistently graceful and respectful, even when his erratic former colleague targeted him for irrational ranting. And on-screen? Cryer was Cryer.

Working Against Him: Charlie Sheen is off the Emmy ballot and "Two and a Half Men" isn't on the series ballot. Is it possible Emmy voters might decide out-of-sight-out-of-mind for the entire show? It seems unlikely and yet...