According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.71 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Barbara (Jeanne Tripplehorn) finds that the drug addicted Native American woman returned, and asks Tommy (Adam Beach) for help.
However, she is shocked when Tommy finally reveals that the woman is his niece; he and Jerry have been covering many drug businesses in the reservation and lied to the DEA.
Ana (Branka Katić) confronts the Henricksons over Margie (Ginnifer Goodwin) divorcing Goran (Steve Bacic), as it will dampen their citizenship.
As she is looking for Adaleen, Nicki (Chloë Sevigny) is called by a Juniper Creek doctor, who surprises her with a reveal: she is pregnant, and he wants her to come to his clinic.
Club gave the episode a "C+" grade and wrote, "I'd forgive the writers that cheap cop out if it meant we could all just pretend this whole unbelievable, moronic state senate plot never happened and get back to the dramatically sound Big Love of yore.
The Big Love that stuck close to home and the Henricksons, with a little of the Juniper Creek compound thrown in for good measure.
"[5] James Poniewozik of TIME wrote, "Bill took his stand, apparently oblivious to the anxiety in the eyes of the wives he pressured into the spotlight with him.
"[6] Nick Catucci of Vulture wrote, "There's no negotiating with him over business or visitation, like there was with Roman and J.J. Bill caught between brother and sister, in exile from his life of upper-middle-class striving — that would make for an excellent season five.
But the big game-changer, of course, was that Bill made good on his word and announced that he was a polygamist after winning his bid for Utah State Senate.
"[9] TV Fanatic gave the episode a 4.5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "We were happy that many loose ends were tied up, but one thing is certain, next season will be filled with all sorts of craziness!
"[10] Mark Blankenship of HuffPost wrote, "let's assume that Big Love is going to emerge from the wreckage of this terrible season with a new sense of purpose.
"[11] Sissy Spacek submitted this episode for consideration for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.