Sharon Gless won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series twice (1986, 1987).
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Cagney & Lacey | 1 · 2 |
| 1986 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Cagney & Lacey | 1 · 2 |