Richard Mulligan won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series twice (1980, 1989).
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Empty Nest | 1 · 2 |
| 1980 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Soap | 1 · 2 |