Awards

1985: NATO: Most Exciting New Star
1986: Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Family Ties
1987: Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Family Ties
1988: Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Family Ties
1989: Golden Globe: Best Actor in a Series (Musical or Comedy), Family Ties; tied with Judd Hirsch and Richard Mulligan
1997: People's Choice: Favorite Male in a New Series; award shared with Bill Cosby
1997: Golden Globe: Best Actor in a Television Series (Musical or Comedy), Spin City
1998: Golden Globe: Best Actor in a Television Series (Musical or Comedy), Spin City
1998: Screen Actors Guild: Male Actor in a Television Comedy Series, Spin City
1999: Golden Globe: Best Actor in a Television Series (Musical or Comedy), Spin City
1999: GQ Man-of-the-Year (Television Comedy)
1999: Screen Actors Guild: Male Actor in a Television Comedy Series, Spin City