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Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Ballot Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series For a single episode of a comedy series. Emmy(s) to writer(s) of teleplay and story if original concept was designed for television. NOTE: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN FIVE achievements in this category that you have seen and feel are worthy of nomination. (More than five votes in this category will void all votes in this category.) 001 Better Off Ted Pilot March 18, 2009 Ted, who runs a research and development department for one of the largest companies in the world, is asked to convince an employee to be cryonically frozen. 002 Better Off Ted Racial Sensitivity April 8, 2009 Ted is horrified to discover that the company's new motion sensor system doesn't detect the black employees in the office. The company's solution? Separate drinking fountains, and hiring white people to shadow the blacks around the building. 003 The Big Bang Theory The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis December 15, 2008 Christmas is a source of stress for Leonard, whose handsome colleague starts dating Penny, and his friends, who are being tormented by Sheldon's obsession with gift-giving etiquette. 004 The Big Bang Theory The Maternal Capacitance February 9, 2009 A disastrous visit from Mrs. Hofstadter brings Leonard and Penny closer together. 005 The Big Bang Theory The Vegas Renormalization April 27, 2009 Leonard and Koothrapali take a heartbroken Wolowitz to Las Vegas, leaving Sheldon locked out of his apartment and forced to bunk in with Penny. 006 The Bill Engvall Show But That's Not Fair June 12, 2008 Bill and Susan realize the kids have been receiving an allowance but not pulling their own weight around the house to earn it. So they decide to make them clean the garage for free. The kids balk at the injustice and decide to go on strike. 1 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Ballot 007 The Bill Engvall Show Susan's Best Friend July 10, 2008 After going through a divorce, Susan’s best friend, AJ, comes for a visit in her “vanabago.” It’s not long after she arrives that her flighty, spontaneous personality, which has never set well with Bill, starts to make him worry that he and Susan might be in a rut. 008 The Bill Engvall Show Bill Talks A Good Game July 17, 2008 Bill suddenly discovers Trent can beat him at basketball without any help, which is a blow to Bill’s ego, manhood and youth. Susan sees her best friend connect better with Lauren, and Susan seeks the same kind of connection. Bryan is determined to rid the house of any possible hazards. 009 The Bill Engvall Show Snoop, Dog July 24, 2008 Trent gets invited to a party, and Bill and Susan immediately assume alcohol will be present. Meanwhile, Raffles gets frightened by a backfire from AJ’s “vanabago” and hides under Mr. Faulkner’s house. And getting him out is no easy task. 010 The Bill Engvall Show No Gifts Please June 26, 2008 Bill and Susan’s anniversary is approaching, and Susan decides they shouldn’t buy gifts for each other. Bill begins to wonder if she really meant it. When Susan does indeed buy a gift, it turns out to be something Bill hates. 011 Californication The Raw & The Cooked October 19, 2008 Hank and Karen throw a dinner party. Before guests arrive, Hank pops the question, but Karen begs off to think it over. At dinner, it’s revealed that Hank is the likely father of Sonja’s baby. Later, Karen decides that she can’t marry Hank. 012 Californication No Way To Treat A Lady October 12, 2008 Hank and Lew run into Trixie the prostitute, who makes a startling confession. Karen and Sonja decide to work together. Becca starts her first day of school and meets a new friend. Charlie meets a porn actress and becomes her impromptu agent. 2 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Ballot 013 Californication Vaginatown October 26, 2008 After Karen dumps him, Hank moves into Ashby Manor. Lew hooks up Hank with annoying celebrity chef Chloe Metz. Charlie helps his new client Daisy land a gig in the porn Vaginatown after meeting with the film’s eccentric director and using $100,000 of his own savings. 014 Chuck Chuck Versus The Seduction October 6, 2008 To help Chuck learn the art of seduction, the team enlists the help of a legendary lothario - but is he one martini past his prime? 015 Desperate Housewives The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened January 18, 2009 When neighborhood handyman, Eli Scruggs passes away, the residents of Wisteria Lane come to realize just how much he affected their lives. 016 Desperate Housewives Mirror, Mirror October 26, 2008 Driven by a hidden agenda, Dave convinces Susan to throw Mrs. McCluskey a surprise party for her 70th birthday. 017 Eastbound & Down Chapter One February 15, 2009 Burned out and broke, former big-league pitcher Kenny Powers returns home to North Carolina to teach PE at the local middle school he once attended. Wreaking havoc at school, around town and at the home of his brother Dustin. He has his sights on his old flame, April. 018 Eastbound & Down Chapter Four March 8, 2009 Kenny looks to rekindle an old flame at a barbecue hosted by April and Cutler; Stevie cuts a “greatest hits” DVD for his favorite ballplayer in hopes of getting Kenny a big-league tryout. 019 Entourage Play'n With Fire November 16, 2008 Unhappy with Vince's casting and acting in Smokejumpers, Verner gives Vince intentionally confusing direction, and then fires him, leaving Ari and Dana Gordon to put out the flames. After receiving an unexpected call from Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Turtle returns to L.A. for a clandestine meeting. 3 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Ballot 020 Entourage Gotta Look Up To Get Down October 19, 2008 Vince jumps headfirst into the fashion world when he agrees to be the new face of Dolce & Gabbana. At the funeral of Ari's studio head rival, Ari gets an offer to replace the deceased. 021 Entourage Returns To Queen November 23, 2008 Despite a not-so-triumphant return, the guys party up in NYC with friends and family. After getting a tip from Vince's mom, E stalks Gus Van Sant to convince him to cast Vince. Meanwhile, Vince reconnects with his high school sweetheart and Drama considers investing in a neighborhood watering hole. 022 Eureka Bad To The Drone July 29, 2008 Success comes at a price, as several citizens of Eureka discover when the Department of Defense sends a ruthless corporate fixer (Frances Fisher) to town to conduct a performance review of Global Dynamics. 023 Everybody Hates Chris Everybody Hates Mr. Levine January 9, 2009 There is a city wide black out, Chris is helped to safety by a man that is the last white guy in Bed Stuy, Mr. Levine. Chris makes it his goal to get Mr. Levine out of his apartment and into the neighborhood to make new friends with the community. 024 Family Guy Peter's Progress May 17, 2009 A flashback episode where Peter faces a "hill of difficulties," on his mission to found the settlement of Quohog and make Lady Redbush (Lois) his wife. 025 Family Guy Ocean's Three And A Half February 15, 2009 Bonnie Swanson finally gives birth. The medical bills put Joe in debt, so Peter and the guys plan a heist of Carter Pewterschmidt’s vault. Meanwhile, Stewie falls in love with the new baby and courts her with original guitar songs and an impassioned music video. 026 Flight Of The Conchords Prime Minister March 1, 2009 Murray gets the Conchords a paying gig, but it’s as Simon & Garfunkel impersonators. At the gig, Jemaine meets Karen, whose desire for Jemaine is tied to his Art Garfunkel getup. The Prime Minister of New Zealand comes to town, and expects Murray to arrange a meeting with the President. 4 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards Ballot 027 Gary Unmarried Pilot September 24, 2008 Gary Brooks is a recently divorced father of two, adjusting to single life and learning to deal with his ex-wife, who is now engaged to their former marriage counselor. 028 Gary Unmarried Gary Gets His Stuff Back October 15, 2008 Allison insists that Gary moves his belongings out of her house. When Gary claims the pool table as his, Allison protests because it was a gift from Gary. The war of the exes ensues when both parties try to outmaneuver the other to obtain what they think is rightfully theirs. 029 Gary Unmarried Gary Toughens Up Tom December 17, 2008 When Tom gets a C- in phys. ed., Gary feels it's because he's spending too much time hanging out with Dr. Krandall and not enough time with him. Gary sets out to change this dynamic. 030 Gary Unmarried Gary And His Half Brother May 6, 2009 Gary’s half brother Mitch shows up on his doorstep and brings out the maternal side in Gary usually reserved for Allison. Tasked with making sure Tom finishes his book report on Herbert Hoover, Mitch takes him to visit the Hoover dam, but some car trouble lands them in Vegas. 031 Gary Unmarried Gary Gives Thanks November 26, 2008 Gary has the kids for Thanksgiving but Allison would like them all to spend the holiday together -- kids, grandparents and significant others.