I remember that the air date for last season's finale was June 6, 2004. And I think June 1 is the cut-off date for Emmy nominations. That would also explain why the episode received no nominations last year. I wonder, if this one episode is eligible, can the actors and show take nomination slots in the major categories as well? The same is also true of Arrested Development, which had it's Season 1 finale air on the same day last year. However, they actually had a second season in the 2004-05 year.

well they did win some...

Michael Imperioli won best supporting actor in a drama series and Drea De Mateo won for best supporting actress in a drama series....

the show actually won 4 emmys but i forgot what the other 2 where for.....

well they did win some...

Michael Imperioli won best supporting actor in a drama series and Drea De Mateo won for best supporting actress in a drama series....

the show actually won 4 emmys but i forgot what the other 2 where for.....

Yeah, but there were no nominations for this particular episode like for writing, directing, or any of those other technical awards.

I don't believe it can be considered this year because I think they have to air a certain number of episodes within the eligibility period. "The Sopranos" only had one new episode air during that time frame which was not enough to make it eligible.