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Year after year, \"Orange\" has dominated at the Emmys with wins for stars like Uzo Aduba and others. But this year, the women of Litchfield were left off the list for their season 3 work. Season 4 missed the cut, coming out after the May 31 deadline.

'The Americans'

A big surprise that had fans and critics saying \"about time\" was all the nominations for \"The Americans.\"

Finally, The Americans getting some #Emmys attention. Very nice.

— Matthew Belloni (@THRMattBelloni) July 14, 2016

Both Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell earned nods as leads of the show, while the series itself got a nom for Outstanding Drama Series.

'Billions' and Damian Lewis

\"Homeland\" alum and multiple Emmy nominee, Damian Lewis, didn't get a nod this year for his new Showtime series \"Billions.\" Paul Giamatti and Malin Akerman also won't be accepting a trophy this year.

First noticeable #Emmy absence is Billions #EmmyNominations #Emmys2016

— A.C. Fowler (@acfowler91) July 14, 2016

'The Good Wife'

Julianna Marguiles was shut out for her final season on the acclaimed \"Good Wife,\" while the show also didn't earn a nod for Outstanding Drama Series. It's especially surprising since she won the award just two years ago.

Aziz Ansari, Rami Malek and Kit Harington

Considered underdogs on two very good shows, both Ansari and Malek earned nods for \"Master of None\" and \"Mr. Robot,\" respectively. Fans are overjoyed.

Congratulations to @RamiMalek, @samesmail and the entire #MrRobot team on their 6 #Emmys nominations. Read more: https://t.co/tZzgFYea2K

— USA Network (@USA_Network) July 14, 2016

Aziz Ansari is the first South-Asian Actor nominated for an Emmy in a leading role https://t.co/s0ZbwbISzO pic.twitter.com/NCVPqQQ5oj

— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) July 14, 2016

\"Mr. Robot\" also earned a nod for Outstanding Drama Series, with season 2 of the USA show having come back earlier this week!

Also shocking for some: Kit Harington earned his first nod for \"Game of Thrones.\" Winter may be coming, and Snow might be taking home an Emmy.

#GameofThrones Kit Harington and Maisie Williams are celebrating their first #EmmyNominations #Emmys Congrats! pic.twitter.com/56TlcY2owX

— Zap2it (@Zap2it) July 14, 2016

'Scandal' and 'Grey's Anatomy'

While Kerry Washington earned a nod for \"Confirmation,\" she did not get one for her leading role on Shonda Rhimes' acclaimed hit \"Scandal.\" In fact, \"Grey's Anatomy\" also didn't earn many nods, but Viola Davis returned as a strong contender to win for “How To Get Away With Murder.”

How is #Scandal not nominated AGAIN for an #Emmy??? This would not happen if @jimmykimmel was Vice President. #Kimmel4VPOMG

— Lauren S. Burkholder (@laurensooner) July 14, 2016

'UnReal'

Fan favorite \"UnReal\" picked up a nod, with Constance Zimmer and others making the cut for Outstanding Supporting Actress for the Lifetime show.

The show tweeted out an ecstatic message, \"The #Emmys have answered!!!!! Congrats to @ConstanceZimmer, @GertShap & @martinoxon on their Emmy noms! #UnREALtv.\"

The #Emmys have answered!!!!! Congrats to @ConstanceZimmer, @GertShap & @martinoxon on their Emmy noms! #UnREALtv pic.twitter.com/k6wcmIfXes

— UnREAL (@UnRealLifetime) July 14, 2016

The 68th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will take place Sept. 18 on ABC.

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