Ed Asner won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series twice (1978, 1980).
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Lou Grant | 1 · 2 |
| 1978 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Lou Grant | 1 · 2 |