According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.99 million household viewers and gained a 0.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received very positive reviews from critics, who praised Samberg's and Braugher's acting as well as Nicole Bilderback's guest performance.
He finds an e-mail from Wuntch on Kim's computer but he accidentally lets her dog out, a recent rescue whom she'd been keeping safe and quiet away from the party.
The squad is notified the following day that Kim has obtained a transfer to a different precinct, feeling that the events of the party has ruined any chance of a successful working relationship with the Nine-Nine.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.99 million household viewers and gained a 0.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Club gave the episode an "A" rating, writing, "'Captain Kim' is a great showcase for both Andre Braugher and Andy Samberg, as well as their back and forth.
"[3] Nick Harley of Den of Geek gave the episode a 4 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Season 7 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine starts off strong, utilizing many of the show's strengths while subverting some expectations and taking advantage of Holt's reassignment (for the time being).
The series will move to its regularly scheduled, once-a-week slot next week, and we'll see how Holt's story, and Amy's potential pregnancy, develop.