According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.37 million household viewers and gained a 0.6/2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who questioned the writing and pacing, although some praised the closure to the Juniper Creek's story arc.
When Cara Lynn (Cassi Thomson) makes it clear she will not stop contacting Greg (Christian Campbell), Nicki (Chloë Sevigny) considers sending her to a boarding school.
Suspecting that Adaleen (Mary Kay Place) is aiding Alby, Nicki asks Evie (Jenni Blong) to spy on her.
Margie (Ginnifer Goodwin) tells Pam (Audrey Wasilewski) that she has left Goji, and offers to pay her the money she invested to get her out.
Barbara (Jeanne Tripplehorn) surprises her family by attending a new church as she prepares for her priesthood, with Bill wondering if she is not prioritizing the principle.
Yet for all the tears, the exceedingly busy episode did not convey a sense of grieving or sadness exactly as of horror and dread: we were looking at characters who feel they may be facing the end, if not already past it.
With just one episode left of Big Love, the Henricksons' war with the Grant family finally ends with a shoot-out in the state capitol.
"[7] Allyssa Lee of Los Angeles Times wrote, "It's the second-to-last episode, Big Love fans, and another hour with my stomach spent in knots.
"[8] TV Fanatic gave the episode a 4 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Big Love brought all the drama and left very little anticipation for the series finale on "Exorcism," as Alby became a wanted man, but that did not stop him from his one mission: kill Bill.
They've plagued the entire season, really, but this episode is so frantic, so full of plot lines that have to be wrapped up nownownow that the problems are impossible to ignore.