According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.87 million household viewers and gained a 1.1/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Before leaving for New Zealand, Jamie-Lynn Sigler decides to break up with Turtle (Jerry Ferrara), feeling that long-distance relationships will not work.
Terrence (Malcolm McDowell) visits Ari (Jeremy Piven), offering Miller Gold the chance to buy his agency for $100 million.
While Ari and Andrew (Gary Cole) are interested, Barbara (Beverly D'Angelo) is unwilling to spend that much and wonders why Terrence wants it to stay a secret.
Also, watching Ari go through more assistants than Darth Vader went through admirals in The Empire Strikes Back was priceless, and was definitely the funniest running joke of the episode.
"[5] Emily Christner of TV Guide wrote, "There's a lot of drama in this episode and, once again, Vince's career is no longer the focus.
"[7] Jamie-Lynn Sigler submitted this episode for consideration for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.