Emmy Predictions 2018: Outstanding Comedy Series

Last Year’s Winner: “Veep”Still Eligible: No.Hot Streak: “Veep” has won this award three years in a row.

Before that, “Modern Family” won five years straight.

“30 Rock” went back-to-back-to-back in the years immediately prior.

The last show to go one and done (or won and done) was “The Office” in 2006.Fun Fact: The last comedy with a black lead actor or actress to win this category was “The Cosby Show” in 1985.With “Veep” unlikely to return in time for 2018 Emmy eligibility, there’s going to be a new winner crowned later this year.

But before the new champ can pick up their belt, nominees have to be chosen, and there are even more openings there.

Master of None” isn’t airing a new season, either, so at least two empty slots are up for grabs.But should all of last year’s eligible nominees feel safe? Not exactly.

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