The series follows the co-vice principals of North Jackson High School, Neal Gamby and Lee Russell, both of which are disliked for their personalities.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.555 million household viewers and gained a 0.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received very positive reviews from critics, who praised the closure to Brown's storyline, humor, character development and ending.
After locking Brown (Kimberly Hébert Gregory) in the bathroom, Gamby (Danny McBride) and Russell (Walton Goggins) leave the hotel.
Gamby visits Snodgrass (Georgia King), apologizing for his behavior, as he was feeling jealous about her relationship with Hayden (Mike O'Gorman).
Club gave the episode a "B+" grade and wrote, "It's a surreal scene, and the tone is spot-on: it's both hilarious in its absurdity and totally frightening in execution.
Vice Principals really couldn't end its first season on a better note, showing that while it has the capacity for a ton of empathy, it's also prepared to make a mess of everything.
"[4] Andrew Lapin of Vulture gave the episode a 3 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Although the season ends with him lying in a pool of blood, it's pretty safe to say that he'll live.
"[5] Nick Harley of Den of Geek gave the episode a 3.5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Overall, Vice Principals has been solid, if unremarkable.
Danny McBride getting gunned down in a high school parking lot by someone with an absurd costume is as funny as it is terrifying as it is shocking.