The nominations were announced by Kerry Washington , star of ABC 's `` Scandal , '' and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel . HBO leads all networks with 81 Emmy nominations . There were some snubs , including Louis C.K . 's FX series `` Louie '' which was nominated for outstanding comedy series, and the show that won best drama series last year ( The Wire ) did not make it to this year's list of nominees. The HBO comedy `` Girls '' has divided both critics and viewers .
HBO leads all networks with 81 Emmy nominations . There were some snubs , including Louis C.K . 's FX series `` Louie '' which was nominated for outstanding comedy series, and the show that won best drama series last year ( The Wire ) did not make it to this year's list of nominees. The HBO comedy `` Girls '' has divided both critics and viewers .