Soap Central The Bold and the Beautiful Days of our Lives General Hospital The Young and the Restless Other Soaps
MARK LAWSON EXITS GH, SAYS IT WAS "A JOY"     |     GH ROLE TEMPORARILY RECAST
Y&R actor tests positive for COVID-19 | GH recasts Lucas... but why? | Actress didn't see her character's "surprise" twist coming | DAYS EP discusses show's future |
Y&R marks major milestone | VIDEO: DAYS releases awesome preview | AMC alum is Sexiest Man Alive | B&B prepping major shakeup(s) |
Week of Nov 23     MONDAY'S RECAPS   B&B DAYS GH Y&R• LAST WEEK    SPOILERS   B&B DAYS GH Y&R     |     TWO SCOOPS   B&B DAYS GH Y&R
Other 2018 Emmy Reels:
Drama Series | Lead Actor | Lead Actress | Supporting Actor | Supporting Actress
Younger Actor | Younger Actress | Guest Performer | Writing | Directing

THE 45th ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS
The Reel Emmy story: Writing and Directing
Posted Monday, April 10, 2017 2:15:26 PM
Vertical EMMYS Soap Banner
2018 Daytime Emmy Writing and Directing team nominees: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless
A typical soap opera airs over 250 original episodes per year. When it comes to Emmy night, determining the best of the best comes down to just 20 minutes from no more than four episodes. These are the episodes submitted by this year's Outstanding Writing and Directing Team contenders.

These are the clips submitted by the Writing and Directing nominees this year for Emmy consideration. We've provided synopses for each clip and provided links to our comprehensive recaps of those episodes so that you can get a better feel for what action took place. To get all the additional details, just click on the appropriate links.

Reels for this category have not yet been released. Please continue to check Soap Central for updates and follow us on Twitter (@soapcentral) and Facebook to be alerted when the reels are posted

Outstanding Writing Team

The Bold and the Beautiful

Episodes
Air Dates:
Running Time:

Episode Synopsis:

Logo
Episodes
Air Dates:
Running Time:

Episode Synopsis:

Logo

Episodes
Air Dates:
Running Time:

Episode Synopsis:

The Young and the Restless

Episodes
Air Dates:
Running Time:

Episode Synopsis:

. . .

Outstanding Directing Team

The Bold and the Beautiful
Episodes
Air Dates:

Episode Synopsis:

Logo

Episodes
Air Dates:
Running Time:

Episode Synopsis:

Logo

Episodes
Air Dates:

Episode Synopsis:

The Young and the Restless

Episodes
Air Dates:
Running Time:

Episode Synopsis:

» CLICK TO RETURN TO DRAMA SERIES REELS

Related Information
THE LATEST EMMYS HEADLINES
Tristan Rogers wins his first Daytime Emmy Award; Jade Harlow also takes home honors in Digital Dramas ceremony
DAYTIME EMMYS
Tristan Rogers wins his first Daytime Emmy Award; Jade Harlow also takes home honors in Digital Dramas ceremony
The Emmys app launches, giving fans an all-in-one destination for all things Emmys
DAYTIME EMMYS
The Emmys app launches, giving fans an all-in-one destination for all things Emmys
Y&R's Bryton James talks his Emmy win, sharing the statue with Brytni Sarpy
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R's Bryton James talks his Emmy win, sharing the statue with Brytni Sarpy
Y&R's Jason Thompson dishes on family, tough storylines, and his Emmy win
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R's Jason Thompson dishes on family, tough storylines, and his Emmy win
B&B exec dishes on the show's writing win and how current events have influenced future scripts
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B exec dishes on the show's writing win and how current events have influenced future scripts
DRAMA SERIES: For the eleventh time, Y&R named daytime's top soap
DAYTIME EMMYS
DRAMA SERIES: For the eleventh time, Y&R named daytime's top soap
2020 Daytime Emmys: Virtually perfect in every way
DAYTIME EMMYS
2020 Daytime Emmys: Virtually perfect in every way
LEAD ACTOR AND ACTRESS: B&B's Heather Tom, Y&R's Jason Thompson earn gold
DAYTIME EMMYS
LEAD ACTOR AND ACTRESS: B&B's Heather Tom, Y&R's Jason Thompson earn gold
SUPPORTING ACTOR AND ACTRESS: GH's Tamara Braun and Y&R's Bryton James
DAYTIME EMMYS
SUPPORTING ACTOR AND ACTRESS: GH's Tamara Braun and Y&R's Bryton James
YOUNG AND GUEST PERFORMERS: DAYS' Keegan, AMC alum LaRue win first Daytime Emmys
DAYTIME EMMYS
YOUNG AND GUEST PERFORMERS: DAYS' Keegan, AMC alum LaRue win first Daytime Emmys
WRITING AND DIRECTING TEAMS: The Young and the Restless sweeps Writing and Directing honors
DAYTIME EMMYS
WRITING AND DIRECTING TEAMS: The Young and the Restless sweeps Writing and Directing honors
Emmy nominees have already taped their acceptance speeches
DAYTIME EMMYS
Emmy nominees have already taped their acceptance speeches
TRENDING ON SOAP CENTRAL
Explosive exit for GH's Mark Lawson
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Explosive exit for GH's Mark Lawson
GH kills Ashton Arbab's Dev
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH kills Ashton Arbab's Dev
GH's Jane Elliot returns
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH's Jane Elliot returns
Y&R makes COVID-related recast, recruits real-life hubby of Melissa Ordway
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R makes COVID-related recast, recruits real-life hubby of Melissa Ordway
A sneak peek at what happens on B&B, DAYS, GH, and Y&R the week of November 23
SOAP CENTRAL
SPOILERS: B&B, DAYS, GH, and Y&R previews for the week of November 23
B&B reports another positive COVID diagnosis
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B reports another positive COVID diagnosis
RECAPS: What you missed last week (November 16) on B&B, DAYS, GH, and Y&R
SOAP CENTRAL
DAILY RECAPS: Catch up on B&B, DAYS, GH, and Y&R
People crowns AMC's Michael B. Jordan Sexiest Man Alive
ALL MY CHILDREN
People crowns AMC's Michael B. Jordan Sexiest Man Alive
The doctor is in... or out: GH recasts Lucas
GENERAL HOSPITAL
The doctor is in... or out: GH recasts Lucas
GH welcomes Parry Shen back as Brad Cooper
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH welcomes Parry Shen back as Brad Cooper
Saying it was an "absolute joy + honor", Briana Lane exits GH
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Saying it was an "absolute joy + honor", Briana Lane exits GH
Ken Corday shares his plans for DAYS' future; celebrates show's 55th anniversary
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Ken Corday shares his plans for DAYS' future; celebrates show's 55th anniversary
THE LATEST SOAP CENTRAL NEWS
Explosive exit for GH's Mark Lawson
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Explosive exit for GH's Mark Lawson
GH kills Ashton Arbab's Dev
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH kills Ashton Arbab's Dev
Y&R marks 12,000th episode with weeklong celebration
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R marks 12,000th episode with weeklong celebration
Réal Andrews out at GH, soap briefly casts Asante Jones as Taggert
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Réal Andrews out at GH, soap briefly casts Asante Jones as Taggert
A sneak peek at what happens on B&B, DAYS, GH, and Y&R the week of November 23
SOAP CENTRAL
SPOILERS: B&B, DAYS, GH, and Y&R previews for the week of November 23
B&B reports another positive COVID diagnosis
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B reports another positive COVID diagnosis
RECAPS: What you missed last week (November 16) on B&B, DAYS, GH, and Y&R
SOAP CENTRAL
DAILY RECAPS: Catch up on B&B, DAYS, GH, and Y&R
GH's Jane Elliot returns
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH's Jane Elliot returns
Y&R makes COVID-related recast, recruits real-life hubby of Melissa Ordway
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R makes COVID-related recast, recruits real-life hubby of Melissa Ordway
The doctor is in... or out: GH recasts Lucas
GENERAL HOSPITAL
The doctor is in... or out: GH recasts Lucas
People crowns AMC's Michael B. Jordan Sexiest Man Alive
ALL MY CHILDREN
People crowns AMC's Michael B. Jordan Sexiest Man Alive
Tamara Braun discusses her return as DAYS' Ava, hopes the mob princess has more "levels"
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Tamara Braun discusses her return as DAYS' Ava, hopes the mob princess has more "levels"
MAKING HEADLINES: NEWS FROM AROUND THE SOAPS
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Home | Recaps | Scoop | Two Scoops | Character Profiles | Boards
B&B reports another positive COVID diagnosis
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B reports another positive COVID diagnosis
B&B's Denise Richards "surprised" by Shauna's fate
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B's Denise Richards "surprised" by Shauna's fate
Was Quinn being paranoid about Shauna's intentions toward Eric or was she justified?
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Was Quinn being paranoid about Shauna's intentions toward Eric or was she justified?
Week of November 16, 2020
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B RECAPS: What you missed the Week of November 16, 2020
Thomas finds it hard to tell reality from hallucination
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
THE SCOOP! Find out what's ahead this week on B&B
Big shakeups ahead for longtime B&B couples
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Big shakeups ahead for longtime B&B couples
New role for B&B's Jacob Young
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
New role for B&B's Jacob Young
SPECIAL: What can Y&R fans expect from B&B's Sally Spectra
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
SPECIAL: What can Y&R fans expect from B&B's Sally Spectra
B&B's Reign Edwards lands lead role in emotional drama about depression
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B's Reign Edwards lands lead role in emotional drama about depression
B&B's Matthew Atkinson on his mannequin storyline, a possible Taylor return, and more
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B's Matthew Atkinson on his mannequin storyline, a possible Taylor return, and more
B&B's Diamond White teases the different sides of Paris Buckingham
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B's Diamond White teases the different sides of Paris Buckingham
B&B's Courtney Hope chats her Y&R debut: "I'm very impressed with where they're taking Sally"
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
B&B's Courtney Hope chats her Y&R debut: "I'm very impressed with where they're taking Sally"
B&B tapes milestone episode, shares gratitude with fans
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B tapes milestone episode, shares gratitude with fans
B&B welcomes back Kelly Kruger
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B welcomes back Kelly Kruger
B&B's Jacqueline MacInnes Wood pregnant with baby #2
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
B&B's Jacqueline MacInnes Wood pregnant with baby #2
Ingo Rademacher and Maurice Benard have honest discussion about anger issues and parenting
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Ingo Rademacher and Maurice Benard have honest discussion about anger issues and parenting
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Home | Recaps | Scoop | Two Scoops | Character Profiles | Boards
Chelsea? Paul? Someone else!? Which wayward Salemite do you miss the most?
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Chelsea? Paul? Someone else!? Which wayward Salemite do you miss the most?
Week of November 16, 2020
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
DAYS RECAPS: What you missed the Week of November 16, 2020
There's someone shocking sleeping in Philip's bed
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
THE SCOOP! Find out what's ahead this week on DAYS
Tamara Braun discusses her return as DAYS' Ava, hopes the mob princess has more "levels"
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Tamara Braun discusses her return as DAYS' Ava, hopes the mob princess has more "levels"
Ken Corday shares his plans for DAYS' future; celebrates show's 55th anniversary
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Ken Corday shares his plans for DAYS' future; celebrates show's 55th anniversary
DAYS' Christopher Sean lands role in popular Netflix series
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
DAYS' Christopher Sean lands role in popular Netflix series
Camila Banus returns in jaw-dropping DAYS moment
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Camila Banus returns in jaw-dropping DAYS moment
DAYS to feature two supercouples during its 55th anniversary
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
DAYS to feature two supercouples during its 55th anniversary
DAYS' Jen Lilley shares huge family news: "My heart is full"
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
DAYS' Jen Lilley shares huge family news: "My heart is full"
DAYS recasts Theo Carver; Cameron Johnson joins soap as Abe's son
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
DAYS recasts Theo Carver; Cameron Johnson joins soap as Abe's son
DAYS welcomes back Vanessa Williams as Dr. Valerie Grant
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
DAYS welcomes back Vanessa Williams as Dr. Valerie Grant
Cady McClain opens up about joining DAYS
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Cady McClain opens up about joining DAYS
UPDATE: DAYS resumes production after shutdown over positive COVID test
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
UPDATE: DAYS resumes production after shutdown over positive COVID test
Kristian Alfonso lands first post-DAYS gig
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Kristian Alfonso lands first post-DAYS gig
WATCH: Y&R, DAYS' Eileen Davidson stars in Middleton Christmas
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
WATCH: Y&R, DAYS' Eileen Davidson stars in Middleton Christmas
DAYS' Molly Burnett upped to series regular on Queen of the South
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
DAYS' Molly Burnett upped to series regular on Queen of the South
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Home | Recaps | Scoop | Two Scoops | Character Profiles | Boards
Explosive exit for GH's Mark Lawson
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Explosive exit for GH's Mark Lawson
GH kills Ashton Arbab's Dev
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH kills Ashton Arbab's Dev
Réal Andrews out at GH, soap briefly casts Asante Jones as Taggert
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Réal Andrews out at GH, soap briefly casts Asante Jones as Taggert
GH's Jane Elliot returns
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH's Jane Elliot returns
Is it too late for Chase and Willow? What about Michael and Sasha?
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Is it too late for Chase and Willow? What about Michael and Sasha?
Week of November 16, 2020
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH RECAPS: What you missed the Week of November 16, 2020
Britt is on hand to help Brad
GENERAL HOSPITAL
THE SCOOP! Find out what's ahead this week on GH
The doctor is in... or out: GH recasts Lucas
GENERAL HOSPITAL
The doctor is in... or out: GH recasts Lucas
GH welcomes Parry Shen back as Brad Cooper
GENERAL HOSPITAL
GH welcomes Parry Shen back as Brad Cooper
Porter Fasullo back as GH's Danny
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Porter Fasullo back as GH's Danny
Saying it was an "absolute joy + honor", Briana Lane exits GH
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Saying it was an "absolute joy + honor", Briana Lane exits GH
New gig for GH's Kim Delaney
GENERAL HOSPITAL
New gig for GH's Kim Delaney
Inga Cadranel exits GH
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Inga Cadranel exits GH
Laura Wright celebrates her 15th anniversary playing GH's Carly
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Laura Wright celebrates her 15th anniversary playing GH's Carly
REPORT: Emme Rylan OUT at GH; more cast cuts rumored to be on the way
GENERAL HOSPITAL
REPORT: Emme Rylan OUT at GH; more cast cuts rumored to be on the way
Genie Francis returns for "battle of the soul of General Hospital"
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Genie Francis returns for "battle of the soul of General Hospital"
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Home | Recaps | Scoop | Two Scoops | Character Profiles | Boards
Y&R marks 12,000th episode with weeklong celebration
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R marks 12,000th episode with weeklong celebration
Y&R makes COVID-related recast, recruits real-life hubby of Melissa Ordway
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R makes COVID-related recast, recruits real-life hubby of Melissa Ordway
Elena dreamed of Nate. Is it a nightmare, self-sabotage, or does she really love him?
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Elena dreamed of Nate. Is it a nightmare, self-sabotage, or does she really love him?
Week of November 16, 2020
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R RECAPS: What you missed the Week of November 16, 2020
Victor intervenes in Adam's self-destruction
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
THE SCOOP! Find out what's ahead this week on Y&R
Y&R's Peter Porte stars in LGBT holiday romance
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R's Peter Porte stars in LGBT holiday romance
SPECIAL: What can Y&R fans expect from B&B's Sally Spectra
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
SPECIAL: What can Y&R fans expect from B&B's Sally Spectra
Two people connected to Y&R test positive for COVID-19
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Two people connected to Y&R test positive for COVID-19
Tyler Johnson has announced that his time on Y&R has come to and end.
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Tyler Johnson has announced that his time on Y&R has come to and end.
B&B's Courtney Hope chats her Y&R debut: "I'm very impressed with where they're taking Sally"
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
B&B's Courtney Hope chats her Y&R debut: "I'm very impressed with where they're taking Sally"
Y&R welcomes back Tricia Cast as beloved character Nina Webster
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R welcomes back Tricia Cast as beloved character Nina Webster
Lauren Woodland returns as Y&R's Brittany Hodges
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Lauren Woodland returns as Y&R's Brittany Hodges
Y&R's Christel Khalil on Billy and Lily, moving back from Canada, and more [INTERVIEW]
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Y&R's Christel Khalil on Billy and Lily, moving back from Canada, and more [INTERVIEW]
New comedy series for Y&R, DAYS star Eileen Davidson
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
New comedy series for Y&R, DAYS star Eileen Davidson
Marla Adams recounts her emotional journey as Y&R's Dina
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Marla Adams recounts her emotional journey as Y&R's Dina
WATCH: Y&R, DAYS' Eileen Davidson stars in Middleton Christmas
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
WATCH: Y&R, DAYS' Eileen Davidson stars in Middleton Christmas
© 1995-2020 Soap Central, LLC. Home | Contact Us | Advertising Information | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Top