According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.457 million household viewers and gained a 0.07 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
At the Tender Trap bar, banker Vivian Dugger (Andrew Wheeler) is leaving with two friends when he is approached by Roy (Jon Hamm).
Wayne (David Rysdahl) meets with FBI agents Meyer (Jessica Pohly) and Joaquin (Nick Gomez), who reveal that Dot is actually named Nadine Bump, but he is unable to give anything vital to the investigation.
Indira meets with Meyer and Joaquin, who disclose that Roy is being investigated for spending taxpayer money on weapons sold to a right-wing militia led by his father-in-law.
When Dugger doesn't respond to her calls, Lorraine sends Danish (Dave Foley) to track him to the Tender Trap.
Lorraine informs him that she's withdrawn her offer and has reported Dugger's mismanagement of the bank's funds to the SEC, prompting them to freeze his accounts; this has also resulted in his son's expulsion from Notre Dame.
[2] Before the end credits, the episode features a card displaying the phone number and website for the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
In its original American broadcast, "The Tender Trap" was seen by an estimated 0.457 million household viewers and gained a 0.07 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
"[5] Keith Phipps of Vulture gave the episode a 4 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Wheels continue to turn this week, sometimes taking the season in unexpected directions.
"[8] Felicia Nickens of TV Obsessive wrote, "Going back to the beginning of the season, I was unsure where Lorraine's allegiance would lie, but I'm thrilled to see that she will most likely be fighting for Dorothy and what’s right.