Outstanding Drama Series: thirtysomething
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Richard Kiley, A Year in the Life
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Tyne Daly, Cagney and Lacey
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Larry Drake, L.A. Law
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Patricia Wettig, thirtysomething
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series: Mark Tinker, St. Elsewhere: “Weigh In, Way Out”
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series: Paul Haggis and Marshall Herskovitz, thirtysomething: “Business as Usual” (“Michael's Father's Death”)
Outstanding Drama Special: AT&T Presents: Inherit the Wind
Outstanding Comedy Series: The Wonder Years
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Michael J. Fox, Family Ties
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Beatrice Arthur, The Golden Girls
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: John Larroquette, Night Court
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Estelle Getty, The Golden Girls
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series: Gregory Hoblit, Hooperman: Pilot
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: Hugh Wilson, Frank's Place: “The Bridge”
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program: Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Outstanding Writing in a Variety, Music or Comedy Program: Jackie Mason, Jackie Mason on Broadway
Outstanding Children's Program (Prime Time): Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Secret Garden
Outstanding Children's Series (Daytime) : Sesame Street
Outstanding Children's Special (Daytime): CBS Schoolbreak Special: Never Say Goodbye
Outstanding Animated Program (Day Time): Jim Henson's Muppet Babies
Outstanding Animated Program (Prime Time): A Claymation Christmas Celebration
Outstanding Game or Audience Participation Show:The Price Is Right
Outstanding Talk/Service Series: The Oprah Winfrey Show
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