Emmys 2016: Watch Jimmy Kimmel's Crazy (Jeb Bush?!) Opening

The 68th annual Emmy Awards started with a "special report" mocking the O.J. Simpson chase, with Jimmy Kimmel in the backseat, and stayed full throttle from there.

Well, that's true #Kimmel, everyone does love @Tom_Bergeron, but we love you too! #Emmys http://pic.twitter.com/1sRiryUuxw

— ABC Network (@ABCNetwork) September 19, 2016

In his quest to get to the Emmys, host Kimmel next joined the "Modern Family" cast (although, sadly, he confirmed he is not a "hobo magician"), then joined James Corden for some Wham! Carpool Karaoke.

Checkout today's #trending #GIF of the day! #emmys, jimmy kimmel, ty burrell, julie bowen, emmys 2016, emmy awards,... http://pic.twitter.com/lQRfhanZDh

— Nell (@Genius_Knight) September 19, 2016

Highlight of the #Emmys so far: @JimmyKimmel and @JKCorden's Carpool Karaoke https://t.co/kpKzwmbVdq http://pic.twitter.com/PTwJwtlFLn

— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 19, 2016

After being kicked out of that car, Kimmel tried to hitch a limo ride with Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Gary (Tony Hale), the characters from HBO's "Veep." In arguably the weirdest thing to ever happen, Jeb Bush was revealed as the chauffeur, wondering what it's like to be nominated.

WATCH: "JEB EXCLAMATION POINT!"

Jeb Bush, now driving around Selina Meyer. #Emmys @JimmyKimmel https://t.co/vWxFC9qbXu

— Good Morning America (@GMA) September 19, 2016

Next, "Game of Thrones" queen Daenerys Targaryen gave Kimmel a ride on Drogon, burning Ryan Seacrest in the process with a nice bit of "Dracarys" fire.

Jimmy Kimmel rides with Daenerys to the award show #Emmys #Emmys2016 #EmmyAwards https://t.co/NmiagjW6ek

— Douglas Pucci (@SonOfTheBronx) September 19, 2016

Once live inside the theater, Kimmel wasted no time in rushing the first trophy to Jeffrey Tambor, telling everyone else that if their show doesn't have a dragon or a white Bronco in it, they should just go home. Sarah Paulson got the "plus one" award for bringing Marcia Clark as her date. "Everyone in L.A. knows, if you want to win, sit next to Marcia Clark." Ouch! He also asked if she's rooting for O.J. now or what.

Jimmy Kimmel didn't hold back the jokes during his opening monologue.. #Emmys http://pic.twitter.com/etqAv93A7H

— Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) September 19, 2016

Kimmel's monologue also included diversity jokes, Donald Trump jokes (apparently this is all Mark Burnett's fault), a tirade against "lame Maggie Smith" for never showing up to the Emmys, and a masturbation joke connected to "Game of Thrones." When the camera cut to actor Kit Harington, Jimmy said Jon Snow is his "freebie."

Dame Maggie Smith reacts to Kimmel's joke. #Emmys http://pic.twitter.com/qkAzOFwihW

— Yahoo TV (@YahooTV) September 19, 2016

What do you think? Did Kimmel's monologue "make the Emmys great again" or not?

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