The Emmys, which celebrate the best in television from the prior year, took place last Sunday in Los Angeles. The night saw many surprises, along with big wins for acclaimed shows “The Pitt,” “Adolescence,” and “The Studio.” Many actors also won big, including rectifying previous snubs and breaking records for most awards.

The biggest awards that night, best drama and comedy shows, went to “The Pitt” and “The Studio” respectively. The former, a gritty medical show that shows the reality of healthcare workers, also took home the award for best lead actor in a drama series. Noah Wyle, who won for his portrayal as Dr. Robinavitch had previously been nominated for his role in “ER” but lost out.

In addition, comedy show “The Studio” also had its share of wins, with Seth Rogen taking home a surprising three additional Emmys for writing, directing, and acting, tying for the all-time record. “It’s getting embarrassing,” Rogen said in his acceptance speech.

Other shows also had great success this Sunday. “Adolescence,” which follows the story of  a young teen accused of murder, won big with awards for limited series, like in writing, lead actor, and supporting actor and actress. The series was also produced by Netflix, marking a bigger shift towards streaming platforms. Other shows that won include Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show,” along with other familiar shows like “Saturday Night Live” for live variety specials.

Awards weren’t all that happened Sunday. Host and comedian Nate Bargatze added spice by pledging $100,000 to The Boys and Girls Club of America, with money to be deducted for every overly-long speech. That said, the night still had its fair share of long speeches and flat jokes. Finally, Colbert gave a farewell speech, coinciding with his show’s cancellation from CBS mere weeks ago.

This year’s Emmys may not have gone off without a hitch, but it will be remembered most for the recognition and awards it gave to some of the best actors, writers, directors, and shows of today. The shows that won big were fan favorites, removing the disconnect from critics and general audiences that is often the case. As a celebration of the best in television, it certainly hit the mark.