| Award | Nominee | Season | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama (1990) | Scott Bakula | - | shortlisted |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (1990) | Season 2 | shortlisted | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (1990) | Scott Bakula | - | shortlisted |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama (1991) | Scott Bakula | - | winner |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (1991) | Season 3 | shortlisted | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (1991) | Scott Bakula | - | shortlisted |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama (1992) | Scott Bakula | - | shortlisted |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (1992) | Season 4 | shortlisted | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (1992) | Harrison Page | - | shortlisted |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (1992) | Scott Bakula | - | shortlisted |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (1993) | Scott Bakula | - | shortlisted |