According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.35 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the characterization, Karan Soni's guest performance, and both the main plot and subplot.
Jake (Andy Samberg) struggles to find a new assistant for Holt (Andre Braugher) since Gina’s departure from the precinct.
Eventually, Jake and Holt discover that Gordon was a mole sent by Commissioner John Kelly (Phil Reeves) to spy on the precinct.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.35 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The fact that Holt borrows a bit of Jake’s line of thinking by studying spy movies is a nice little touch that plays into their unlikely but very heartfelt friendship."
Upadhyay also wrote of the subplot, "What initially seems mostly like just a fun little subplot about the co-workers lighting their stuff on fire (when Marie Kondo-ing the office doesn’t work, Amy has to take more drastic measures) ends up landing in a surprisingly emotional place that centers another interpersonal relationship.