The episode was seen by an estimated 3.31 million household viewers and gained a 1.6/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Captain Holt's fears about the NYPD's reorganization are realized when his old adversary Madeleine Wuntch (Kyra Sedgwick), now a Deputy Chief,[1] shows up to conduct a critical review of the 99th's competence.
Meanwhile, Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio) scrambles to find a date to the engagement party of his ex-wife and her boyfriend (who are also his landlords).
In its original American broadcast, "Chocolate Milk" was seen by an estimated 3.31 million household viewers and gained a 1.6/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Club gave the episode an "A−" grade and wrote, "Much like in real life, it's sort of a staple in sitcoms to have certain people realize that, despite the amount of time they may spend with each other, they're not exactly the best of friends.
The typical workplace terms then build themselves around emotional distance: work friends, bone bros, master and student.
And on Brooklyn Nine-Nine this week, the easy distinctions in the precinct start to dissolve, like chocolate in teat-to-mouth raw milk.
"[5] Alan Sepinwall of HitFix wrote, "There's plenty of funny stuff for the whole Brooklyn ensemble in 'Chocolate Milk,' from Gina slapping Boyle at the thought of them being 'bone bros' to Santiago's eyes going wide with terror at the realization that she just yelled at her captain, to the spectacle of Terry being high.
"[6] Andy Crump of Paste gave the episode a 9.0 and wrote, "And Brooklyn Nine-Nine continues to show its strength as an ensemble comedy, though lingering questions remain over how the overarching stories introduced in 'Undercover' will impact the series going forward.