Between the glamorous red carpet [1], the GIF-able show [2], the action backstage [3], and the rockin' afterparties [4], there were plenty of memorable moments from the 2014 Emmy Awards. As we look forward to this year's big show on Sunday, let's take a look back at all the action from last year — check out the 44 absolute best moments from the small-screen night and then be sure to see which stars are first-time Emmy nominees [5]!
Derek Hough dipped Sofia Vergara at the HBO bash.
Dascha Polanco, Laura Prepon, Taryn Manning, Danielle Brooks, and Uzo Aduba got together for a group snap.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus [6] played photographer for Jon Hamm [7] and Jennifer Westfeldt.
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo shared a relaxing moment.
Julia Roberts [8] let Kate Walsh [9] shine.
Funny couple Amy Poehler [10] and Nick Kroll sat together in the audience.
Liev Schreiber [11], Jessica Lange, and Kerry Washington [12] got together backstage.
January Jones [13] and Jon Hamm [14] met up inside the Governors Ball.
Allison Williams and Lena Dunham posed with winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus [15] at the HBO party.
Matthew McConaughey [16] and Woody Harrelson took the stage together.
Gwen Stefani [17] let loose with Chris Hardwick backstage.
Sofia Vergara and Jesse Tyler Ferguson smiled big with Jesse's husband, Justin Mikita.
Kerry Washington [18] looked flawless in her Prada ensemble.
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul shared a sweet embrace.
House of Cards' Kevin Spacey [19] and Robin Wright met up.
Ricky Gervais and Sarah Silverman shared a moment backstage.
Aaron Paul kissed his wife, Lauren, after his big win.
Sarah Hyland showed off her dance moves.
Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey [20] had a bro moment in the audience.
After 17 years of marriage, Felicity Huffman [21] and William H. Macy were too cute on the carpet.
Idris Elba and Lucy Liu [22] relaxed at the HBO party.
Ricky Gervais and Louis C.K. joked around. Obviously.
Girls' Allison Williams and Lena Dunham couldn't stop laughing.
Julia Roberts [23] congratulated Bryan Cranston backstage.
Jessica Lange and Sarah Paulson had a blast at the Fox party.
Lizzy Caplan's gorgeous Donna Karan Atelier gown was one of the best of the night.
Amanda Peet [24] and her husband, David Benioff, celebrated their baby news on the red carpet.
Andy Samberg [25] and Seth Meyers joked around on stage.
Claire Danes [26] and Hugh Dancy had their red carpet pose perfected.
At the Fox/FX party, Sarah Hyland met up with Cat Deeley.
Bryan Cranston and Julia Louis-Dreyfus [27]'s makeout session couldn't be missed.
Angela Bassett and Jessica Lange exchanged smiles.
Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston got animated about their win.
Kaley Cuoco got a hug from her husband, Ryan Sweeting, on their way into the show.
Gabourey Sidibe [28] chatted with Taissa Farmiga at the Fox/FX party.
Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, and Bryan Cranston couldn't contain their excitement after Breaking Bad's many wins.
Sarah Silverman showed off her big Emmy appetite.
Jimmy Fallon [29] and Amy Poehler [30] kept their antics going backstage.
Orange Is the New Black [31]'s Taylor Schilling and Laverne Cox posed together on the red carpet.
Kevin Spacey [32] got a touch-up on the carpet.
Anna Gunn was overwhelmed backstage.
Modern Family's Nolan Gould, Ariel Winter, and Sarah Hyland cuddled up at the Fox afterparty.
Presenter Halle Berry [33] smiled in her flowing gown.
Seth Meyers planted a kiss on his wife, Alexi.