Emmy Screening Room: Outlander's Sam Heughan Has an Empty Pistol 

June 26 — the cutoff date for the 2015 Emmy Awards nomination voting — is just days away. And that’s a source of both great anticipation and nameless dread for those of us obsessed with quality television.

TVLine’s Full Lineup of 2015 Dream Emmy Nominees

Team TVLine has already brought you our Dream Emmy Ballots in 10 key Emmy races — click here to see our picks! — but we wanted to make one last push on behalf of a few favorites whose work was so outstanding this year that the possibility of a snub makes us want to channel Cookie on

With that said, we present the sixth of our Emmy Screening Room submissions:

‘s Sam Heughan, for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. We defy you to watch from start to finish and tell us he shouldn’t hear his name called when nominees are announced on July 16.

Outlander Stars Caitriona Balfe & Tobias Menzies on the Aftermath of Randall’s Desire to ‘Dismantle’ Jamie

The setup: After the adrenaline has worn off following his daring rescue of wife Claire (Caitriona Balfe) — and the subsequent heated argument between the two about her refusal to follow his orders — Heughan’s Jamie has a near-breakdown as he realizes how close he came to losing her.

Press PLAY above for the full scene, then share your thoughts on whether Heughan should/will make the Emmy ballot.

Emmys 2015: Lead Actor, Drama — Dream Nominees

I agree he deserves a nomination, and to win…..but I’m surprised that’s the scene you chose. I love that moment, but I’d have chosen a moment from the finale.

Very deserving of a nomination with so many exceptional moments throughout the season. The finale, the penultimate episode, the Wedding, this scene here, and some from earlier in the season as well. I wonder what he’s chosen for his submission.

Unfortunately, I have a feeling that Outlander will be completely overlooked when it comes to the emmy’s. I hope I am wrong.

Sam Heughan’s gives us a stunning, layered portrayal of a young man living through war-torn Scotland during the lead up to Culloden. Rarely have we seen a leading man play scenes with both vulnerability as seen in his portrayal of a rape victim at the hands of sadist Jack Randall and bravado when fighting alongside his Scottish clansmen. He even manages to bring bits of comedy to what could easily have been controversy as he disciplines, read ‘beats’ his new wife for defying his orders. Congratulations to this stage actor for making the transition to the screen.

It’s not a question, if he should get the Emmy award. It is a MUST. Sam Heughan masters all scenes with a high professionalism. He IS an outstanding actor!

I think Sam, Cait & Tobias should be nominated! As well as costume, music… heck, the whole show is amazing! I hope they won’t be overlooked!

Sam Heughan is brilliant in Outlander. Showed incredible range. He really delivered some of the finest acting on screen, small or big. Hope he gets the nom and win.

Bravo to Sam as he is worthy of acknowledgements for this scene but there are so many more!

Thank you for including this scene! It was one of Sam’s best from the season and it’s great to see him get recognition for it (its also one of his favorite scenes). Sam, Caitriona and Tobias all deserve nods this year. Here’s hoping none are snubbed.

I definitely thought this show was amazing, because of Charlie Hunnan. He certainly deserves an Emmy! Great Actor!

Sam definitely deserves a nomination as do Tobias Menzies and Catriona Balfe. Stellar performances, particularly in the two final episodes. Heart -wrenching and startling in their fearless portrayals.

I believe he deserves a nomination, and a win. This season has been remarkable. Sam has become Jamie…every scene has been perfect.

Mr. Heughan has proved he has the talent to portray a man who must travel a very difficult road and yet survive on his own wits. We like our heroes to be strong and Sam Heughan’s Jaimie Fraser is that and more. He deserves the accolade of the nomination and the win. We can only hope that political machinations will be put aside and the best man does win!

The acting Sam has brought to the screen is absolutely brilliant! He is an outstanding actor. All the emotions he has portrayed, from joy to being tortured and raped, has been riveting. He deserves the Emmy in every sense of what the award embodies.

Outlander is the best show ever!! Sam Heugan does a wonderful job portraying Jamie Fraser. He brings the author’s character to life in such a way that makes me think this character was made for him. Sam is Jamie and Jamie is Sam! I love this show and the books!! I hope Sam wins!!

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