Prediction: Those ‘Hoarders’ rats will infest the Emmys

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Surveying the episodes submitted in the Emmy race for best reality program, it’s hard to see what could beat the most shocking segment of one of TV’s most popular programs: the notorious rat episode of ‘Hoarders.’ See video below.

‘Antiques Roadshow’ -– Ep. 1504, San Diego - Jewelry expert Peter Shemonsky appraises a collection of Tiffany & Co. hardstone cameos (circa 1864) at $25,000 to $35,000.

‘Deadliest Catch’ -- ‘Redemption Day,’ which focuses upon the death of Captain Phil Harris.

‘Hoarders’ –- Glen, ‘The Rat King’

‘Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D–List’ – Ep. 601 ‘Kathy With a Z.’ Griffin calls Liza Minnelli for advice after securing a special guest-starring role on ‘Law & Order: SVU.’

‘MythBusters’ -- ‘President’s Challenge,’ featuring President Barack Obama, who encourages young people to try an experiment designed to fuel their interest in science, technology and engineering.

‘Undercover Boss’ -- Sheldon Yellen, the CEO of BELFOR, the world’s largest disaster restoration company, goes undercover and becomes frustrated while struggling to hang drywall.

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-- Tom O’Neil