# List of awards and nominations received by Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy drama and mystery series which first aired on ABC from October 3, 2004 until May 13, 2012, and was created by Marc Cherry. The series follows the lives of a group of women living on fictional street named Wisteria Lane as seen through the eyes of their late friend Mary Alice Young (portrayed by Brenda Strong), who narrates the series. The four main characters featured in the series are Susan Mayer (portrayed by Teri Hatcher), Lynette Scavo (portrayed by Felicity Huffman), Bree Van de Kamp (portrayed by Marcia Cross) and Gabrielle Solis (portrayed by Eva Longoria). The series received generally favorable reviews from critics and won numerous awards, including seven Primetime Emmy, two People's Choice, three Golden Globe, four Screen Actors Guild and many other awards. Its first five seasons were ranked within the top ten most-watched television shows in the United States. Huffman and Kathryn Joosten were the only actresses to win Primetime Emmy Awards for their roles of Lynette Scavo and Karen McCluskey, respectively, while Hatcher won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her role of Susan Mayer; Cross was nominated for both Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for her role of Bree Van de Kamp, while Longoria was nominated for Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards for her role of Gabrielle Solis. Strong, who narrated the series as late Mary Alice Young, was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance.

## ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Single-Camera Television Series | Thomas A. Walsh Kim Hix Erik Carlson Steven Samanen ("Ah, But Underneath") | Won |
| 2006 | Single-Camera Television Series | Thomas A. Walsh Eric Carlson Steven Samanen ("They Asked Me Why I Believe in You") | Nominated |

## AFI Awards

| Year | Category | Result |
| 2005 | TV Program of the Year | Won |

## ALMA Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2008 | Outstanding Director of a Television Series | Jay Torres ("Distant Past") | Nominated |
| 2008 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Television Series | Ricardo Antonio Chavira | Nominated |
| 2009 | Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series | Ricardo Antonio Chavira | Nominated |
| 2009 | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Eva Longoria | Nominated |
| 2011 | Outstanding Television Series | Outstanding Television Series | Won |
| 2011 | Favorite TV Actor – Leading Role | Ricardo Antonio Chavira | Nominated |

## American Cinema Editors

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Best Edited One-Hour Series for Television | Michael Berenbaum ("Pilot") | Nominated |

## BAFTA Awards

| Year | Category | Result |
| 2006 | Pioneer Audience Award | Nominated |

## Bambi Awards

| Year | Category | Result |
| 2007 | TV Series International | Won |

## Banff Television Festival

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Best Continuing Series | "Pilot" | Won |
| 2006 | Best Comedy Program | "That's Good, That's Bad" | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Comedy Program | "Now You Know" | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Continuing Series | "You're Gonna Love Tomorrow" | Nominated |

## BET Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2006 | Best Actress | Alfre Woodard | Nominated |

## BMI Film & TV Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | BMI TV Music Award | Danny Elfman Steve Bartek Stewart Copeland Steve Jablonsky | Won |
| 2008 | BMI TV Music Award | Danny Elfman Steve Jablonsky | Won |
| 2009 | BMI TV Music Award | Danny Elfman Steve Jablonsky | Won |

## Casting Society of America

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Pilot Casting | Scott Genkinger Junie Lowry-Johnson | Won |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Episodic Casting | Scott Genkinger Junie Lowry-Johnson | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Comedy Episodic Casting | Scott Genkinger Junie Lowry-Johnson | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Comedy Episodic Casting | Scott Genkinger Junie Lowry-Johnson | Nominated |

## Cinema Audio Society Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2010 | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series | Mike Olman Ken Kobett Agamemnon Andrianos ("Boom Crunch") | Nominated |

## Costume Designers Guild Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Best Costume Design – Contemporary TV Series | Catherine Adair | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Costume Design – Contemporary TV Series | Catherine Adair | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Costume Design – Contemporary TV Series | Catherine Adair | Nominated |

## Directors Guild of America Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2004 | Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series | Charles McDougall ("Pilot") | Nominated |
| 2004 | Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series | Arlene Sanford ("Pretty Little Picture") | Nominated |
| 2007 | Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series | David Grossman ("Something's Coming") | Nominated |

## Emmy Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards :
| Year | Category | Nominee | Episode | Result |
| 2005 | Outstanding Comedy Series | Outstanding Comedy Series | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2005 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Marcia Cross | "Running to Stand Still" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Teri Hatcher | "Move On" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | "Pilot" | Won |
| 2005 | Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series | Thomas A. Walsh Erik Carlson Erica Rogalla | "Suspicious Minds" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series | Scott Genkinger Junie Lowry-Johnson | Scott Genkinger Junie Lowry-Johnson | Won |
| 2005 | Outstanding Costumes for a Series | Catherine Adair Joyce Unruh Karo Vartanian | "Suspicious Minds" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series | Charles McDougall | "Pilot" | Won |
| 2005 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Kathryn Joosten | "Love Is in the Air" "Live Alone and Like It" | Won |
| 2005 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Lupe Ontiveros | | Nominated |
| 2005 | Outstanding Main Title Design | Garson Yu Yolanda Santosa | Garson Yu Yolanda Santosa | Nominated |
| 2005 | Outstanding Main Title Theme Music | Danny Elfman | Danny Elfman | Won |
| 2005 | Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series | Michael Berenbaum | "Pilot" | Won |
| 2005 | Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series | Jonathan Posell | "Pretty Little Picture" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | Marc Cherry | "Pilot" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Alfre Woodard | "You'll Never Get Away from Me" "I Know Things Now" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series | Nancy Morrison | "That's Good, That's Bad" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Outstanding Hairstyling for a Series | Gabor Heiligenberg Dena Green James Dunham Nicole DeFrancesco | "Remember" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Shirley Knight | "You'll Never Get Away from Me" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Outstanding Costumes for a Series | Catherine Adair Joyce Unruh Karo Vartanian | "Next" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series | Scott Genkinger Junie Lowry-Johnson | Scott Genkinger Junie Lowry-Johnson | Nominated |
| 2006 | Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series | Thomas A. Walsh Erik Carlson Erica Rogalla | "There's Something About a War" | Nominated |
| 2007 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | "Bang" | Nominated |
| 2007 | Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series | Scott Genkinger Junie Lowry-Johnson | Scott Genkinger Junie Lowry-Johnson | Nominated |
| 2007 | Outstanding Costumes for a Series | Catherine Adair Joyce Unruh Karo Vartanian | "Getting Married Today" | Nominated |
| 2007 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Dixie Carter | "Children and Art" | Nominated |
| 2007 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Laurie Metcalf | "Listen to the Rain on the Roof" | Nominated |
| 2007 | Outstanding Hairstyling for a Series | Gabor Heiligenberg Dena Green James Dunham Maria Fernandez DiSarro | "It Takes Two" | Nominated |
| 2008 | Outstanding Costumes for a Series | Catherine Adair Joyce Unruh Karo Vartanian | "In Buddy's Eyes" | Nominated |
| 2008 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Polly Bergen | "Distant Past" | Nominated |
| 2008 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Kathryn Joosten | "Welcome to Kanagawa" | Won |
| 2008 | Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series | Gabor Heiligenberg Dena Green James Dunham Maria Fernandez DiSarro | "In Buddy's Eyes" | Nominated |
| 2009 | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Beau Bridges | "The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened" | Nominated |
| 2009 | Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series | Gabor Heiligenberg Dena Green James Dunham Maria Fernandez DiSarro | "The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened" | Nominated |
| 2010 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Kathryn Joosten | "The Chase" | Nominated |
| 2011 | Outstanding Voice-Over Performance | Brenda Strong | "Come on Over for Dinner" | Nominated |
| 2012 | Outstanding Voice-Over Performance | Brenda Strong | "Give Me the Blame" "Finishing the Hat" | Nominated |
| 2012 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Kathryn Joosten | "Give Me the Blame" "Finishing the Hat" (posthumous) | Nominated |

## GLAAD Media Awards

| Year | Category | Result |
| 2007 | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2008 | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2009 | Outstanding Comedy Series | Won |

## Gold Derby Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Series | Best Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Actress | Teri Hatcher | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Actress | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Actress | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Supporting Actress | Nicollette Sheridan | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Guest Actress | Lupe Ontiveros | Won |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Guest Actress | Lesley Ann Warren | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Guest Actor | Bob Newhart | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Episode of the Year | "Pilot" | Won |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Episode of the Year | "Pretty Little Picture" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Performer of the Year | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2005 | Performer of the Year | Teri Hatcher | Nominated |
| 2005 | Breakthrough Performer of the Year | Teri Hatcher | Won |
| 2005 | Breakthrough Performer of the Year | Eva Longoria | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Comedy Series | Best Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Comedy Actress | Marcia Cross | Won |
| 2006 | Best Comedy Actress | Eva Longoria | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Comedy Guest Actress | Carol Burnett | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Comedy Guest Actress | Shirley Knight | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Comedy Episode of the Year | "Next" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Performer of the Year | Marcia Cross | Won |
| 2006 | Best Ensemble of the Year | Best Ensemble of the Year | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Comedy Series | Best Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Comedy Actress | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Comedy Supporting Actress | Nicollette Sheridan | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Comedy Guest Actress | Laurie Metcalf | Won |
| 2007 | Best Comedy Episode of the Year | "Bang" | Won |
| 2008 | Best Comedy Series | Best Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Comedy Actress | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Comedy Supporting Actress | Dana Delany | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Comedy Episode of the Year | "The Game" | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Comedy Actress | Eva Longoria Parker | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Comedy Guest Actor | Beau Bridges | Won |
| 2009 | Best Comedy Episode of the Year | "The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened" | Nominated |
| 2012 | Best Comedy Series | Best Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2012 | Best Comedy Actress | Marcia Cross | Nominated |

## Golden Globe Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Best Series – Musical or Comedy | Best Series – Musical or Comedy | Won |
| 2005 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Teri Hatcher | Won |
| 2005 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or TV Film | Nicollette Sheridan | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Series – Musical or Comedy | Best Series – Musical or Comedy | Won |
| 2006 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Teri Hatcher | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Eva Longoria | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Series – Musical or Comedy | Best Series – Musical or Comedy | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |

## Goldene Kamera

| Year | Category | Result |
| 2009 | Best US Series | Nominated |

## IFMCA Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2004 | Best Original Score for Television | Danny Elfman Steve Bartek | Won |

## Imagen Foundation Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Best Television Actress | Eva Longoria | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Television Actress | Eva Longoria | Nominated |
| 2010 | Best Television Actor | Ricardo Antonio Chavira | Nominated |

## Monte-Carlo Television Festival
### Golden Nymph Awards

| Year | Category | Result |
| 2006 | International TV Audience Award for Comedy TV Series | Won |
| 2007 | International TV Audience Award for Comedy TV Series | Won |
| 2008 | International TV Audience Award for Comedy TV Series | Won |
| 2009 | International TV Audience Award for Comedy TV Series | Won |
| 2010 | International TV Audience Award for Comedy TV Series | Won |
| 2011 | International TV Audience Award for Comedy TV Series | Won |
| 2012 | International TV Audience Award for Comedy TV Series | Won |

## Motion Picture Sound Editors
### Golden Reel Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Best Sound Editing in Television Episodic – Music | Shie Rozow ("Running to Stand Still") | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Sound Editing in Television Short Form – Music | Shie Rozow ("Sorting Out the Dirty Laundry") | Nominated |

## NAACP Image Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2006 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Mehcad Brooks | Nominated |
| 2011 | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Vanessa L. Williams | Won |
| 2012 | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Vanessa L. Williams | Nominated |
| 2013 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Vanessa L. Williams | Won |

## National Television Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Most Popular Drama | Most Popular Drama | Nominated |
| 2006 | Most Popular Drama | Most Popular Drama | Nominated |
| 2008 | Most Popular Drama | Most Popular Drama | Nominated |
| 2008 | Outstanding Drama Performance | Eva Longoria | Nominated |

## New York International Film and TV Festival

| Year | Category | Result |
| 2009 | Best Drama Series | Won |

## OFTA Television Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2004 | Best Comedy Series | Best Comedy Series | Won |
| 2004 | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Marcia Cross | Won |
| 2004 | Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Christine Estabrook | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Direction in a Comedy Series | Best Direction in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Writing in a Comedy Series | Marc Cherry | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Music in a Series | Danny Elfman ("Pilot") | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Costume Design in a Series | Catherine Adair Joyce Unruh Karo Vartanian ("Suspicious Minds") | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Makeup/Hairstyling in a Series | John Elliott Stacy Halax Gina Rylander Sherilyn Stetz Lisa Marie Rosenberg Nicole DeFrancesco James Dunham ("Suspicious Minds") | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Sound in a Series | Mike Olman Ken Kobatt Agamemnon Andrianos ("Guilty") | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Lighting in a Series | Henry Cantor Steve Zvorsky ("Pilot") | Won |
| 2004 | Best Production Design in a Series | Thomas A. Walsh | Won |
| 2004 | Best New Theme Song in a Series, Motion Picture or Miniseries | Danny Elfman | Won |
| 2004 | Best New Title Sequence in a Series, Motion Picture or Miniseries | Garson Yu | Won |
| 2005 | Best Comedy Series | Best Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Teri Hatcher | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Kathryn Joosten | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Shirley Knight | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Lesley Ann Warren | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Writing in a Comedy Series | Marc Cherry | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Kathryn Joosten | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Lisa Banes | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Laurie Metcalf | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Direction in a Comedy Series | Best Direction in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Writing in a Comedy Series | Marc Cherry | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Costume Design in a Series | Catherine Adair | Nominated |

## People's Choice Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Favorite New TV Drama | Favorite New TV Drama | Won |
| 2006 | Favorite TV Drama | Favorite TV Drama | Nominated |
| 2006 | Favorite Female TV Star | Teri Hatcher | Nominated |
| 2007 | Favorite Female TV Star | Eva Longoria | Won |
| 2010 | Favorite TV Comedy Actress | Eva Longoria | Nominated |
| 2010 | Favorite TV Comedy | Favorite TV Comedy | Nominated |
| 2011 | Favorite TV Family | The Scavos | Nominated |
| 2012 | Favorite TV Actress | Eva Longoria | Nominated |

## PRISM Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | TV Comedy Series Multi-Episode Storyline | Felicity Huffman (for Lynette Scavo's ritalin addiction) | Won |
| 2005 | TV Comedy Series Episode | "Suspicious Minds" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Performance in a Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| 2005 | Performance in a Comedy Series | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2007 | Performance in a Comedy Series | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2007 | Performance in a Comedy Series | Shawn Pyfrom | Nominated |
| 2008 | Performance in a Comedy Series | Teri Hatcher | Nominated |
| 2008 | Performance in a Comedy Series | James Denton | Won |
| 2009 | Performance in a Comedy Series | Dana Delany | Won |
| 2009 | Performance in a Comedy Series | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2009 | TV Comedy Series Episode | "Mirror Mirror" | Nominated |
| 2011 | TV Comedy Series Episode | "Truly Content" | Nominated |
| 2012 | TV Comedy Series Episode | "Everything's Different, Nothing's Changed" | Nominated |
| 2012 | Performance in a Comedy Series | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2012 | Performance in a Comedy Series | Shawn Pyfrom | Nominated |

## Producers Guild of America Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2006 | Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Comedy Series | Marc Cherry | Nominated |

## Publicists Guild of America

| Year | Category | Result |
| 2005 | Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television | Won |

## Satellite Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| January 2005 | Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy | Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy | Won |
| January 2005 | Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Series | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| January 2005 | Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Series | Teri Hatcher | Nominated |
| January 2005 | Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| December 2005 | Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | Won |
| December 2005 | Best DVD Release – Television Series | The Complete First Season | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Series | Marcia Cross | Won |
| 2006 | Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Laurie Metcalf | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Polly Bergen | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Vanessa L. Williams | Won |

## Screen Actors Guild Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Teri Hatcher | Won |
| 2005 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won |
| 2006 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won |
| 2006 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | Won |
| 2007 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Felicity Huffman | Nominated |
| 2007 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2008 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2009 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated |

## TCA Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Program of the Year | Program of the Year | Won |
| 2005 | Outstanding Achievement in Comedy | Outstanding Achievement in Comedy | Nominated |
| 2005 | Outstanding New Program | Outstanding New Program | Nominated |
| 2005 | Individual Achievement in Comedy | Marcia Cross | Nominated |
| 2005 | Individual Achievement in Comedy | Teri Hatcher | Nominated |

## Teen Choice Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Choice TV Show: Comedy | Choice TV Show: Comedy | Nominated |
| 2005 | Choice TV: Breakout Show | Choice TV: Breakout Show | Won |
| 2005 | Choice V-Cast | Choice V-Cast | Won |
| 2005 | Choice TV Actor: Comedy | Jesse Metcalfe | Nominated |
| 2005 | Choice TV: Breakout Actor | Jesse Metcalfe | Won |
| 2005 | Choice TV Actress: Comedy | Eva Longoria | Nominated |
| 2005 | Choice TV: Breakout Actress | Eva Longoria | Won |
| 2006 | Choice TV Show: Comedy | Choice TV Show: Comedy | Nominated |
| 2006 | Choice TV Actor: Comedy | Jesse Metclafe | Nominated |
| 2006 | Choice TV Actor: Comedy | James Denton | Won |
| 2006 | Choice TV Actress: Comedy | Teri Hatcher | Nominated |
| 2006 | Choice TV Actress: Comedy | Eva Longoria | Nominated |
| 2007 | Choice TV Actress: Comedy | Eva Longoria | Nominated |
| 2007 | Choice TV Show: Comedy | Choice TV Show: Comedy | Nominated |
| 2008 | Choice TV Show: Comedy | Choice TV Show: Comedy | Nominated |
| 2008 | Choice TV Actress: Comedy | Eva Longoria | Nominated |
| 2009 | Choice TV Actress: Comedy | Eva Longoria | Nominated |
| 2009 | Choice TV Show: Comedy | Choice TV Show: Comedy | Nominated |

## TP de Oro

| Year | Category | Result |
| 2006 | Best Foreign Series | Won |
| 2008 | Best Foreign Series | Nominated |
| 2010 | Best Foreign Series | Nominated |

## TV Land Awards

| Year | Category | Result |
| 2005 | Future Classic Award | Won |

## TV Quick and Choice Awards

| Year | Category | Result |
| 2005 | Best New Drama | Won |
| 2007 | Best International TV Show | Won |

## Writers Guild of America Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Best Writing in Television – Episodic Comedy | Jenna Bans Kevin Murphy ("Next") | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Writing in Television – Episodic Comedy | Jenna Bans Kevin Murphy ("It Takes Two") | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Writing in Television – Episodic Comedy | Josh Senter ("Don't Look at Me") | Nominated |

## Women's Image Network Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Actress in Drama Series | Marcia Cross ("Pilot") | Nominated |

## Young Artist Awards

| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2005 | Best Leading Young Actress in a Comedy or Drama TV Series | Andrea Bowen | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Supporting Young Actor in a Comedy or Drama TV Series | Cody Kasch | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Young Actor Age Ten or Younger in a Comedy or Drama TV Series | Zane Huett | Won |
| 2006 | Best Young Recurring Actress on a Comedy Series | Joy Lauren | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Young Recurring Actress on a Comedy Series | Rachel G. Fox | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Guest Starring Young Actress | Chloë Grace Moretz | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Young Recurring Actress in a Comedy Series | Rachel G. Fox | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Young Recurring Actor in a Comedy Series | Jake Cherry | Nominated |