Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Emmy Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Cagney & Lacey | Nominated |
| 1984 | Emmy Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| 1985 | Emmy Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| Golden Globe Award | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Nominated | ||
| Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series | Won | ||
| 1986 | Emmy Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Won | |
| Golden Globe Award | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Won | ||
| Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series | Won | ||
| 1987 | Emmy Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Won | |
| Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series | Won | ||
| Golden Globe Award | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Nominated | ||
| 1988 | Emmy Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series | Won | ||
| Golden Globe Award | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Nominated | ||
| 1989 | Golden Globe Award | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Drama | Nominated | |
| 1991 | Emmy Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | The Trials of Rosie O'Neill | Nominated |
| Golden Globe Award | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Won | ||
| 1992 | Emmy Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| Golden Globe Award | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Nominated | ||
| 1995 | Hollywood Walk of Fame | Star on the Walk of Fame at 7065 Hollywood Blvd | Won | |
| 2004 | TV Land Awards | Favorite Crimestopper Duo | Cagney & Lacey | Nominated |
| 2006 | TV Land Awards | Coolest Crime Fighting Team | Nominated | |
| 2007 | TV Land Awards | Favorite Lady Gumshoe | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Emmy Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | Nip/Tuck | Nominated |
| 2009 | Madrid International Film Festival | Best Actress | Hannah Free | Won |
| Film Out San Diego Audience Award | Best Actress in a Feature Film | Won | ||
| 2010 | Gracie Award | Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series | Burn Notice | Won |
| 2010 | Satellite Award | Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Emmy Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
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