Outstanding Lead Actress in A Drama Series
- Allison Janney for playing C.J. Cregg on The West Wing (Episode: "Access")
- Edie Falco for playing Carmela Soprano on The Sopranos (Episode: "All Happy Families...")
- Jennifer Garner for playing Sydney Bristow on Alias (Episode: "The Two")
- Mariska Hargitay for playing Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU (Episode: "Control")
- Amber Tamblyn for playing Joan Girardi on Joan of Arcadia (Episode: "Pilot")
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