| Award | Nominee | Season | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama (1989) | Dana Delany | - | shortlisted |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series - Drama (1989) | - | winner | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (1989) | Season 2 | shortlisted | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1989) | Dana Delany | - | winner |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama (1990) | Dana Delany | - | shortlisted |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series - Drama (1990) | - | shortlisted | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (1990) | Season 3 | shortlisted | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1990) | Dana Delany | - | shortlisted |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (1991) | Season 4 | shortlisted | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1991) | Dana Delany | - | shortlisted |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1992) | Dana Delany | - | winner |