Archie Panjabi, "The Good Wife"

Nomination Status: Come off another strong season, the defending champ is sure to earn another nomination.

In Her Favor: "The Good Wife" only gained critical momentum in its second season and after a slow first half, Panjabi's Kalinda had one dynamite episode after another in the season's second half as a string of secrets unraveled the character's closest relationships. Panjabi's inclusion and then win were slightly surprising last year, but she's gone from underdog to clear favorite in no time.

Working Against Her: At this point? Very little. She's an actress with momentum on a show with momentum.