According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.63 million household viewers and gained a 2.0/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Melissa (Perrey Reeves) gets Ari (Jeremy Piven) to therapy, feeling that his new behavior in trying to avoid Vince is impacting his life.
Ari rebuffs this claim, although he later ignores a request by Barbara (Beverly D'Angelo) in firing an employee after the man says his wife left him.
The episode was written by series creator Doug Ellin, Marc Abrams, and Michael Benson, and directed by co-executive producer Julian Farino.
"[4] Alan Sepinwall wrote, "The Ari stuff was funny, with both Bryan Callen and Nora Dunn working as good foils, but I'm so bored I'm not sure I'll even want to keep watching once HBO starts showing the episodes I haven't seen yet.
"[5] Trish Wethman of TV Guide wrote, "It was quite amusing to watch Ari on the golf course with Dr. Marcus, experiencing a sort of reverse breakthrough as he slowly realized that he needs to stop evolving and reclaim his anger.
Happily for us, Ari choose the low road and returned to the office for a round of firing, stealing candy bars from chubby coworkers, and cursing up a storm.
"[8] Jeremy Piven submitted this episode for consideration for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards.