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 0.670 million household viewers and gained a 0.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Gamby (Danny McBride) has been trying to find the shooter, making security guards inspect many possible suspects' lockers, to no success.
At night, he tells Russell that he planted drugs in Robin's locker to expel him and now feels guilty if he ruined his life.
Club gave the episode a "B" grade and wrote, "Sending Gamby and Russell in two different directions could prove fruitful.
"[4] Karen Han of Vulture gave the episode a 3 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "This time last season, Neal Gamby and Lee Russell were burning down a house.
To some, the sequence represented the worst of the show, as, through sheer bombast, Vice Principals was celebrating the ransacking and subsequent arson of a black woman's home.
"[5] Nick Harley of Den of Geek gave the episode a 3.5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Neal Gamby is on a warpath for revenge.
Thankfully, this week Vice Principals decides to show the conscious that's still lurking in Gamby even as his paranoia and suspicion grow.