The episode was written by executive producer Luke Del Tredici and Jeff Topolski and directed by Matthew Nodella.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.04 million household viewers and gained a 0.6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
She reveals she gave ham to Cheddar throughout the year and had the Heist delayed so everything could work, receiving help from Terry, who felt left out after a while.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.04 million household viewers and gained a 0.6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
[2] With these ratings, Brooklyn Nine-Nine was the second highest rated show on NBC for the night behind Will & Grace, fifth on its timeslot and eleventh for the night, behind Will & Grace, How to Get Away with Murder, Tommy, Last Man Standing, Broke, two Man with a Plan episodes, a Young Sheldon rerun, Station 19, and Grey's Anatomy.
"[3] Alan Sepinwall of Rolling Stone wrote, "Rosa’s ham-assisted victory is so overwhelming, it might inspire either the detectives or the writing team to take a break from heists for a while.
And now that everyone from the main cast but Boyle has won, it could feel too predictable if he finally takes home the Infinitude Gobbler next year.
But I wouldn't put it past the writers to contrive an excuse for Hitchcock and/or Scully to win, or perhaps a recurring character like Kevin or Pimento swooping in to take it.
"[4] Nick Harley of Den of Geek gave it a 4.5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Maybe a POV Boyle episode where we watch him pull off the heist from his own perspective, a la It’s Always Sunny's 'Being Frank,' taking things to ridiculous new lengths, could be an idea.