Michael Learned won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series 4 times (1973, 1974, 1976, 1982).
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | nurse | 1 · 2 |
| 1976 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | The Waltons | 1 · 2 |
| 1974 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | The Waltons | 1 · 2 |
| 1973 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | The Waltons | 1 · 2 |