According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.402 million household viewers and gained a 0.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Lyle is revealed to provide incrimating information about televangelists, but refuses to disclose anything about the Gemstones, as he needs Jesse (Danny McBride) for his investment in Zion's Landing.
Lyle then hides in a closet when Jesse (Danny McBride), Kelvin (Adam DeVine) and Judy (Edi Patterson) arrive and escape.
Jesse and Amber (Cassidy Freeman) visit Gideon (Skyler Gisondo) at his film set to invite him at the inauguration of Zion's Landing, which he agrees to attend.
Jesse takes Judy, Kelvin, BJ (Tim Baltz) and Amber (Cassidy Freeman) to see Lyle's body, when he suddenly wakes up.
While Jesse, Kelvin and Judy perform, Eli is informed of the Lissons' location by Martin (Gregory Alan Williams), who has tracked them to Alaska.
Club gave the episode a "B" grade and wrote, "While it is nice to see happy endings and newfound maturity for the Gemstones, I can't imagine it will hold for long.
"[4] Scott Tobias of Vulture gave the episode a perfect 5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "The finale also underlines how cleverly the show is plotted — which, along with its cinematic flair, isn't necessarily expected of a raunchy comedy.
"[5] Breeze Riley of Telltale TV gave the episode a 4.5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Whether it's Judy tearfully saying goodbye to Tiffany or Eli sharing a nice moment with Junior at his renovated boxing gym, The Righteous Gemstones manages to imbue real warmth into this hectic finale.
"[6] Dylan Roth of The New York Observer wrote, "This episode could easily stand as a series finale, but The Righteous Gemstones has been renewed for a third season, and creator Danny McBride sees this saga going on indefinitely.
"[7] James Preston Poole of Full Circle Cinema gave the episode a perfect 10 out of 10 rating and wrote, "The Righteous Gemstones quietly became the true must-see show on television.
Going to some truly ridiculous places in its sophomore season, it manages to weave in crime, melodrama, and an earnestness that's rare in prestige productions of this scale.