In July 2007, an article in the "San Mateo County Times" notes that "Bart Sells His Soul" is seen as one of "the most popular episodes in 'Simpsons' history". Noel Holston of the "Star Tribune" highlighted the episode in the paper's "Critic's choice" section. The "Intelligencer Journal" described "Bart Sells His Soul" as "a particularly good episode" of "The Simpsons". The "Lansing State Journal" highlighted the episode in the season seven DVD release, along with the conclusion of "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" and "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular". The "Sunday Herald Sun" called it one of the "show's most memorable episodes", as did "The Courier Mail".