| Award | Nominee | Season | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (1982) | Season 1 | shortlisted | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1982) | Debbie Allen | - | shortlisted |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (1983) | Season 2 | shortlisted | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1983) | Debbie Allen | - | shortlisted |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (1984) | Season 3 | shortlisted | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1984) | Debbie Allen | - | shortlisted |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1985) | Debbie Allen | - | shortlisted |