Sada Thompson won the Tony Awards for Best Leading Actress in a Play in 1972. Sada Thompson won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1978 for Family. Sada Thompson has won contests in 2 domains.
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Family | 1 · 2 |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Leading Actress in a Play | 1 · 2 |