 Both "Billboard" Jillian Mapes and Erica Futterman of "Rolling Stone" deemed "Teenage Dream" the best song of "Never Been Kissed", the episode in which it featured.The "New York Daily News" Anthony Benigno gave the song an "A", and noted that it was "flawless" and improved on Perry's original.The performance was nominated for the Best Gay Moment of the Year and Favorite Music Video awards at the 2010 "AfterElton.com" Visibility Awards.