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Emmys: Is 'Mad Men' Unbeatable?

"Blue Bloods" and "The Good Wife" are among the six network drama contenders that deserve consideration, even if they lack Don Draper.

OK, we admit that the phrase "outstanding drama series" has infrequently mingled with the words "broadcast network" since AMC began its monopoly on the category in 2008. But Mad Men can't win forever and, to be fair, network shows -- 24, The West Wing, Lost -- did win half of the past decade's awards. Here are six network dramas that shouldn't be ruled out this year purely because they don't air on cable.