The "Los Angeles Times" praised Rudd's performance while criticizing his storyline and the mystery-of-the-week. While stating that Kristen Bell is usually the scene stealer, the reviewer thought that Rudd took on that role in this episode. However, the reviewer called his mystery "an excuse just to get Rudd on the screen." Missy Schwartz of "Entertainment Weekly" was also positive towards the episode particularly Rudd's performance and the episode's subplots. While criticizing the case-of-the-week's ending as anticlimactic, she thought that Rudd's singing was better than expected. The reviewer also lauded the comedic portions of the subplots, particularly the scene in which Dick compares himself to a lion and Mac and Veronica compare their romantic interests to cafeteria food. Brill Bundy of Zap2it was mostly positive towards the episode, particularly praising Rudd's comedic timing and the episode's use of supporting series regulars such as Mac and Piz. He also commented positively on the development of the romantic storyline between Piz and Veronica, stating that it was realistic. However, the reviewer did not think that the mystery involving Rudd's character was necessary and that it would have been better to not have a mystery at all.