Lisa's First Word performance as Maggie was praised by critics. She was named the 13th greatest guest spot in the history of the show by IGN. Taylor also appeared on AOL's list of their favorite 25 "Simpsons" guest stars. Todd Everett at "Variety" called the last scene in the episode, where Maggie speaks her first word, "quite a heart-melter". He added that "it is probably no surprise that the casting of Elizabeth Taylor as the voice for baby Maggie Simpson's first word was a publicity stunt [...] No mind, the episode in question delivered well-rounded view of series' multiple attractions." "Total Film"<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Nathan
The Simpsons (season 13) John Frink and Don Payne) and "Jaws Wired Shut" (written by Matt Selman). The award was won by the "Futurama" episode "Godfellas". It marked the only time since the introduction of the category that a show other than "The Simpsons" won the award. In 2003, the show was the first and only animated program to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award, for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, which it lost to "Curb Your Enthusiasm". <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> The DVD and Blu-ray boxset for season thirteen was released by 20th Century Fox in the United States and Canada on Tuesday,