The pilot episode received much acclaim from critics, specifically praising Khouri's writing, casting, and the performances of Britton and Panettiere. Britton was nominated for the 2012 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and Panettiere for Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, while the series was nominated for Favorite New TV Drama at the 39th People's Choice Awards, for Best Screenplay at 2013 Writers Guild of America Award and four Satellite Awards. Panettiere received a second Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 71st Golden Globe Awards. At the 6th Critics' Choice Television Awards, Panettiere was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and Jonathan Jackson was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.