It's time to start the competition proper!
The nomination period is complete and we have our top 32. Plenty of popular shows received so many entries, but remember, only the top two per show get in. Animal Kingdom and Law & Order SVU occupy the top four nomination spots between them.
To the draw, then. The draw was done so that the top four seeds (in bold) cannot face each other until the semi-finals. The rule introduced in 2016 remains which means a show is permitted to face itself at any stage of the competition - and we may get that in round two with Walker.
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As last year, 25 shows contest the competition in 2023, which remains impressive. Only seven shows have the maximum two entries. What will happen in the voting stage?
The rules are as follows:
1. Four episodes go head to head for 24 hours, going live and closing at 12pm ET each day. The episode that emerges as the winner of each poll will go through to the next round.
2. Vote for your favourite episode, and tell us what you voted for.
3. Tell others about the competition! Social media is your best friend in this competition if you want your favourite episode to win.
4. Be respectful. This is a competition, but be friendly. Let's not have any abuse directed at any person, fandom or show, as we've had on occasion in the past.
Don’t forget to share the post; the more people vote, the more chance your episode has of winning!
Check back tomorrow for the next set of polls from round one!
