(CNN) On a wild night of upsets at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards virtually nothing seemed to be going Breaking Bad's way.
The AMC series which concludes its much lauded run next Sunday didn't win a lot of honors it was expected to. Bryan Cranston who was tabbed for outstanding lead actor in a drama lost to The Newsroom's Jeff Daniels. Co star Aaron Paul who could have won supporting actor in a drama ended up watching Boardwalk Empire's Bobby Cannavale take home the trophy.
But when it came time for the big prize outstanding drama things broke for Bad.
Holy crap I did not see this coming said creator Vince Gilligan citing all of the other nominated shows in this golden age of television Bad felt so fortunate to be a part of.
Outstanding drama series Breaking Bad Outstanding lead actor in a drama series Jeff Daniels The Newsroom Outstanding lead actress in a drama series Claire Danes Homeland Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series Bobby Cannavale Boardwalk Empire Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series Anna Gunn Breaking Bad Outstanding writing for a drama series Sarah Bromell accepts the award for her late husband Henry Bromell Homeland Outstanding comedy series Modern Family Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series Jim Parsons The Big Bang Theory Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series Julia Louis Dreyfus Veep Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series Tony Hale Veep Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series Merritt Wever right Nurse Jackie Outstanding guest actress in a comedy series Melissa Leo Louie Outstanding writing for a comedy series Tina Fey and Tracey Wigfield 30 Rock Outstanding directing for a comedy series Gail Mancuso Modern Family Outstanding miniseries or movie and outstanding directing for a miniseries or movie Steven Soderbergh Behind the Candelabra Outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or movie Michael Douglas Behind the Candelabra Outstanding supporting actor in a miniseries or movie James Cromwell American Horror Story Asylum Outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries or movie Ellen Burstyn Political Animals Outstanding writing for a miniseries or movie Abi Morgan The Hour Outstanding reality competition program Carson Daly left and Mark Burnett The Voice Outstanding host for a reality or reality competition program Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum Project Runway Outstanding variety series and outstanding writing for a variety series The Colbert Report Outstanding directing for a variety series Don Roy King Saturday Night Live Outstanding choreography Derek Hough Dancing with the Stars 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Photos 2013 Emmy winners Julia Louis Dreyfus on 'Enough Said' Breaking Bad stars Aaron Paul left and Bryan Cranston. AMC's Breaking Bad took home the Emmys' top honor for outstanding drama series. Morena Baccarin of Homeland was nominated in the outstanding supporting actress in a drama series. She ended up losing out to Breaking Bad's Anna Gunn. The thing about being a loser is (you're) in great company Baccarin tweeted. New Girl star Zooey Deschanel didn't take home a trophy but she did have on plenty of bling. Jeff Daniels winner of outstanding lead actor in a drama series for The Newsroom appeared shocked to win. Well crap ... didn't expect this Daniels said as he accepted the Emmy for his role as anchor Will McAvoy. Portlandia stars Fred Armisen left and Carrie Brownstein and director writer Jonathan Krisel Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet likely gave a thumbs up after the ceremony. His series once again won the best comedy Emmy. Laura Dern was a nominee for best actress in a comedy series for Enlightened. Allison Holker of Dancing With the Stars was nominated in the choreography category along with Derek Hough. The Mindy Project star Mindy Kaling was one of the evening's presenters. 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin with his daughter Ireland. Baldwin was a presenter and a nominee for best actor in a comedy series. Mad Men star January Jones wears a pale pink floor length Givenchy gown. Saturday Night Live star and soon to be Late Night host Seth Meyers and his wife Alexi Ashe are eager to show off their rings. Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama. The Emmy went to Homeland's Claire Danes. Malin Akerman of Trophy Wife was one of the night's presenters. Arrested Development star Will Arnett was also an Emmy presenter. Modern Family star Sof a Vergara looks stunning in a red dress. Julianne Hough with brother Derek Hough who won an Emmy for outstanding choreography for Dancing With the Stars. Breaking Bad actress Betsy Brandt is also a star of The Michael J. Fox Show. Claire Danes who won for outstanding lead actress in a drama for her portrayal of Carrie Mathison in Homeland told CNN backstage she's a bit shy about the Emmy recognition. Al Pacino with girlfriend Lucila Sola. Pacino was nominated as outstanding lead actor in a TV miniseries or movie for Phil Spector. Bates Motel star Vera Farmiga makes a daring fashion choice for the Emmys. She was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series. Stephen Colbert with his wife Evelyn. The Colbert Report took home Emmys for outstanding variety series and writing for a variety series. House of Cards star Kate Mara makes a striking figure in a dress with sheer paneling. The newly bearded Mad Men star Jon Hamm was one of the evening's presenters. Actress Leslie Mann with her husband writer director Judd Apatow. Kerry Washington was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for her portrayal of Olivia Pope on Scandal. Arrested Development star Jason Bateman with his wife Amanda Anka. He was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series. Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage with his wife Erica Schmidt. He received a nod as outstanding supporting actor in a drama series. The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons took home the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series. It was his third Emmy win in four years for his role as Sheldon Cooper. Tina Fey winner of outstanding writing for a comedy series for 30 Rock. Fey shared the award with Tracey Wigfield. 30 Rock's Jane Krakowski complements co star Fey in a floor length blue hue. Lena Dunham creator and star of Girls Behind the Candelabra stars Michael Douglas Matt Damon and Damon's wife Luciana Barroso. The HBO biopic on Liberace won the Emmy for outstanding miniseries or TV movie and Douglas received the top actor award in a miniseries or TV movie for his performance as the pianist. Breaking Bad star Dean Norris Breaking Bad star Jonathan Banks and wife Gennera Kristen Connolly of House of Cards Lily Rabe of American Horror Story House of Cards star Kevin Spacey 30 Rock's Keith Powell and fianc e Jill Knox Game of Thrones star Lena Headey Carla Gugino of New Girl Episodes star Matt LeBlanc and girlfriend Andrea Anders Emmy presenter Blair Underwood stars in a new version of Ironside. Constance Zimmer of The Newsroom Modern Famly star Ty Burrell Heidi Klum of Project Runway Modern Family star Ed O'Neill Mad Men star Jessica Pare Allison Janney Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes and his wife Emma Alyson Hannigan of How I Met Your Mother NCIS Los Angeles star and Emmy presenter LL Cool J Comedian Sarah Silverman E 's Kelly Osbourne Castle star Nathan Fillion and Mikaela Hoover Dylan McDermott of American Horror Story E 's Giuliana Rancic Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson right and husband Justin Mikita Kiernan Shipka of Mad Men The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik The Big Bang Theory's Kunal Nayyar Modern Family's Nolan Gould Ariel Winter of Modern Family Matt Prokop and Modern Family star Sarah Hyland Arrow actor Jamey Sheridan Anna Gunn who won an Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for Breaking Bad Game of Thrones executive producer David Benioff and his wife actress Amanda Peet House of Cards star Robin Wright was nominated as outstanding lead actress in a drama series. Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss wasn't nominated for the '60s era show this time around but rather as best actress in a miniseries or TV movie for Top of the Lake. Homeland actress Morgan Saylor wears a striking black and white gown. Mad Men actress Linda Cardellini was nominated for outstanding guest actress in a drama series. She lost to The Good Wife's Carrie Preston. Orange Is the New Black actress Taylor Schilling wears an eye catching white gown. Glee actress Jane Lynch wore several hats at the Emmys. In addition to being nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy Lynch also participated in the opening number and gave a tribute to the late Cory Monteith. Nashville's Connie Britton left shares a red carpet moment with Mad Men's Jon Hamm and Modern Family's Julie Bowen. Oscar winner Jessica Lange was nominated as outstanding lead actress in a TV miniseries or movie for American Horror Story Asylum. Carrie Underwood covered the Beatles' Yesterday at the Emmys. House of Cards actress Sandrine Holt will next be seen in the new fall show Hostages. The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco wears a burgundy Vera Wang. Actress Allison Williams was among the Girls cast members who showed up to support the show's outstanding comedy series nomination. Girls lost to Modern Family. Damian Lewis with his wife Helen McCrory. He was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for Homeland but lost to The Newsroom's Jeff Daniels. Amy Poehler left with Tina Fey. The two added a little extra levity to Emmy host Neil Patrick Harris' opening number. How I Met Your Mother actress Cobie Smulders wears a backless gown. Anna Faris star of the new CBS sitcom Mom is hard to miss in a bright yellow frock. Julia Louis Dreyfus won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy for Veep. The actress even channeled her character while accepting the award. Parks and Recreation actress Aubrey Plaza opts for a covered up look. Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks was nominated as outstanding supporting actress in a drama. Girls star Zosia Mamet joins her co stars at the Emmys in a unique gown. Extra host Mario Lopez Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson rocks in a chic sleek black dress. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 2013 Emmys Stars on the red carpet Fans in frenzy over 'Breaking Bad' endThis is the answer to a wish and a prayer for me said Cranston backstage. I've been blessed in the past and this show has been nominated in the past but what I really wanted was what we got to celebrate the win for the writing crew and cast. This is one helluva party and what a way to go out.
Gilligan paid tribute to Netflix the service behind another drama nominee House of Cards.
Netflix kept us on the air he said. The show would not have lasted beyond Season 2 if not for streaming on demand.
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Breaking Bad's Anna Gunn also won an Emmy for outstanding lead actress.
Like Breaking Bad itself which has taken viewers in strange directions over five seasons of turning mild mannered chemistry teacher Walter White into meth king Heisenberg the Emmys were anything but predictable.
Oh Modern Family took home its fourth straight Emmy for outstanding comedy and Jim Parsons won lead actor in a comedy but even those honors were uncertain after a night in which such shows as Veep The Big C and The Voice won awards over perennial champs. And the Emmys like nothing better than to honor its perennial champs.
As host Neil Patrick Harris said at one point This just in Nobody in America is winning their Emmy office pool.
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'I don't know how to feel yet'
The tone was set right away with best supporting actress in a comedy series going to Nurse Jackie's Merritt Wever.
Thank you so much. Um I gotta go. Bye said Wever in her abrupt acceptance speech.
Wever beat out such contenders as 30 Rock's Jane Krakowski and Glee's Jane Lynch.
Backstage Wever was only slightly less stunned.
I'm scared honestly she said about holding the Emmy. I'm scared because it was unexpected so I don't know how to feel yet. I have therapy next week.
Later in the show Daniels was equally bemused at winning for his performance as a news anchor on The Newsroom.
Well crap. Didn't expect this he said.
You're glad to be invited to the party there are six of us nominated. There easily could have been 10 other guys he added backstage. I felt the work stood up to what the other guys were doing but we're all doing different things so it's anybody's game to win. I was happy to win but surprised.
Daniels beat Cranston House of Cards' Kevin Spacey and Homeland's Damian Lewis among others.
Homeland last year's drama series winner did pick up a couple trophies. The late Henry Bromell who wrote the QA episode of the show earned an Emmy for writing and Claire Danes won the Emmy for actress in a drama series.
'Candelabra' lights up
The closest thing to a sweep came in the miniseries/movie categories where the HBO film Behind the Candelabra won three Emmys on the night including outstanding miniseries/movie. Also honored director Steven Soderbergh and star Michael Douglas.
The film won eight Emmys at last week's Creative Arts Emmys giving it wins in 11 out of its 15 nominations.
Douglas who played Liberace in the biopic joked with co star Matt Damon who played the pianist's lover Scott Thorson.
You deserve half of this Douglas said holding up the award. Do you want the bottom or the top
Upsets all around
But mostly it was a night for upsets.
The Voice beat perennial winner Amazing Race for reality competition program. It's only the second time in 11 years Amazing Race hasn't won.
The Colbert Report won outstanding variety series and for variety series writing also beating a perennial winner The Daily Show.
It's an honor to be nominated but it's more than that it's also a lie said Colbert host Stephen Colbert in accepting the variety series Emmy. He thanked Daily Show host Jon Stewart who gave Colbert the opportunity to host his own show.
Veep took an early lead on Emmy night winning acting honors for star Julia Louis Dreyfus and co star Tony Hale. Louis Dreyfus beat 30 Rock's Tina Fey and Parks and Recreation's Amy Poehler among others.
But it wasn't quite enough to unseat Modern Family for comedy series. Family also won an Emmy for its directing which went to Gail Mancuso.
Jokes and tributes
Host Neil Patrick Harris kept things moving despite uneven material.
Tonight we celebrate the best in television he said in his opening monologue. For younger audiences that's the thing you watch on your phones.
He also cracked a Paula Deen joke to a groan. Not soon enough he asked.
But Harris rebounded thanks to some winning song and dance moves including a song at the halfway mark called The Number in the Middle of the Show.
Other Emmy segments went for the heartstrings. Michael J. Fox gave a moving tribute to producer Gary David Goldberg who hired the actor for Family Ties. Edie Falco got emotional paying homage to her Sopranos co star James Gandolfini.
And Bob Newhart who showed up gnomishly at one point alongside Ernst Young accountants received a standing ovation when he was introduced by Big Bang Theory's Parsons. Last week at the Creative Arts Emmys Newhart finally won an Emmy for his guest spot on the show. It was his first Emmy in seven nominations.
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They wrote an awful good script Newhart said of his Big Bang Theory colleagues. They gave me a lot of hanging curveballs and I kept swinging at them.
On this night Emmy mostly threw knuckleballs. But in the end Modern Family and 'Breaking Bad connected and scored.
Alan Duke and David Daniel contributed to this story.
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