The 2022 Emmys are here!
The 74th annual award show aired September 12, kicking off on NBC at 8 p.m. ET. The night was hosted by Kenan Thompson, who recently became the longest-running "Saturday Night Live" cast member.
Every year, there's a breakout TV vying for multiple awards at the ceremony. Tonight, and all eyes were on Quinta Brunson's "Abbott Elementary" with seven nominations across the comedy categories, facing some stiff competition in "Ted Lasso" and "Only Murders in the Building."
Rounding out the expected highlights of the evening were the leaders of the drama categories, "Squid Game," "Euphoria" and "Succession."
Below, TODAY shared live updates from the red carpet and actual ceremony, from the presenters' best moments to the best acceptance speeches, as well as keeping the list of winners updated. Ahead, check out some of the night's most conversation-worthy moments.
Outstanding comedy series? 'Ted Lasso'
Following a night of wins, the AppleTV+ show won the top honor for comedy series.
'The White Lotus' wins best limited series
After Mike White's wins in the writing and directing categories, the whole show won. Season Two is on the way.
Jesse Armstrong wins 'Succession' writing award
"Succession" takes the Emmy for best writing for a drama series. Armstrong said he wanted to say "one thing about writing."
"It didn't always feel good when I was writing it ... it felt wrong. Just because things feel bad doesn't mean they're right or good. They're often bad. But to my fellow writers out there. If you're blind to all the merits ... there it doesn't necessarily mean it's wrong. It could just mean you're a proper writer," he said.
'Ted Lasso' director MJ Delaney wins
MJ Delaney won the the Emmy for directing a comedy series, following up Jason Sudeikis and Brett Goldstein's acting wins.
'Squid Game' director Hwang Dong-hyuk wins
Hwang Dong-hyuk won for best directing for a drama, beating out "Ozark" and "Succession."
In his speech, he called out how "Squid Game," a South Korean show, made history at the Emmys.
"Since Squid Game got 14 nominations in the Emmys, people keep saying we made history ... but it was you who opened the doors. We made history together," he said. "I truly hope 'Squid Game' won't be the last non English series to be at the Emmys and I hope this won't be my last Emmy either.
Quinta Brunson wins a writing award for 'Abbott Elementary'
Brunson is the star and creator of the ABC comedy, which has already racked up seven awards. Sheryl Lee Ralph won an acting award earlier tonight.
She thanked her family and the people who got her to this point — and her "wonderful husband because he's the most supportive man (she's) ever known."
Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni lean in for a kiss ... and stop
While presenting, the "Law and Order: SVU" co-stars jokingly poked fun at their characters' known sexual tension and leaned in for a kiss — before pulling away.
Jason Sudeikis wins acting award for 'Ted Lasso'
The "Ted Lasso" creator also won an award for starring in the feel-good Apple TV+ show. He plays an American who coaches a soccer team in the U.K. He thanked his parents, the cast, the viewers and more.
Kenan and Kel reunite
Comedy duo Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, known for the Nickelodeon comedy "Kenan & Kel" and the movie "Good Burger," had a surprise, brief reunion during the Emmys.
Mike White wins for directing and writing 'The White Lotus'
Mike White won a directing and writing Emmy for "The White Lotus."
He began his first speech by thanking his parents. "My mom let me win the weird kid that I wanted to be, and my dad who is struggling right now. Thank you for letting me honor him right now," White said.
He also thanked his friends Molly Shannon and Jennifer Coolidge for inspiring him to write this.
For his second speech, he said, "I just want to stay in the game. Don't vote me off the island," invoking his time on "Survivor."