 "Grilled Cheesus" was watched by 11.20 million US viewers, and was the second most watched scripted show of the week among adults aged 18–49.It received mixed reviews, with Colfer and O'Malley receiving critical acclaim, and several reviewers praising "Glee" for successfully balancing opposing viewpoints.However, other reviewers criticized the episode for its lack of subtlety, and Lisa Respers France of CNN denounced "Grilled Cheesus" as an Emmy-submission showpiece for Colfer.