In May 2009, PBS distributed promotional DVDs of "One Step Behind" to members of the Academy of Television Arts &amp; Sciences for nomination consideration at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. The episode was not nominated, but Branagh was nominated for his performance in the Outstanding Actor, Miniseries or Movie category and Philip Martin was nominated for Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special. Branagh was placed on longlist in the Best Actor category of the 2010 National Television Awards. The series was nominated for The TV Dagger at the 2009 Crime Thriller Awards.