Bob Odenkirk wants Better Call Saul to get Emmy nods

As Saul Goodman once said, “Money is the point!” And so too are awards, at least according to Bob Odenkirk, who played the slippery lawyer on Better Call Saul (and some other show…). With the Emmy nominations just one month away, Odenkirk said he would very much like Better Call Saul to be in the conversation.

Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Odenkirk said, “Oh my God, listen, a nomination would be everything…We were so well received by critics and the audience. We were so thankful after Breaking Bad to get the good vibes from everyone and to follow through to the end.” He added, “I mean, I’m so proud of that show. I always will be…It would mean so much. I’m crossing my fingers and hoping.”

Considering how pseudo-humble some actors can come off when chatting about awards recognition, it is quite refreshing to hear a major industry player say that, yes, dammit, he wants his show on the ballot! If Better Call Saul does take home at least one Emmy, it will be a first for the series, which surprisingly has yet to win any (excluding Creative Arts). It has been nominated for 25, including five for Odenkirk. Of note, he was also never nominated individually for any awards for Breaking Bad, the show in which his character was introduced; he did earn three Screen Actors Guild nods – and one win – as part of the Breaking Bad cast. On the Emmy front, Odenkirk has won two for writing (Saturday Night Live and The Ben Stiller Show).

Better Call Saul will undoubtedly earn a handful of Emmy nominations, as it has yet to go a season without at least three. But can it finally win? While it likely won’t take home the top award – which Breaking Bad won twice – it could pull off a win elsewhere…Carol Burnett, anyone?

Nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced on July 12th, with the ceremony set for September 18th.

Do you think Better Call Saul will finally win Emmy awards with its final season? If so, which category/categories will it win? Give us your predictions in the comments section below!