Candice Bergen won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series 4 times (1990, 1992, 1994, 1995).
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Murphy Brown | 1 · 2 |
| 1994 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Murphy Brown | 1 · 2 |
| 1992 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Murphy Brown | 1 · 2 |
| 1990 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Murphy Brown | 1 · 2 |