 A review on the "DVDizzy" blog described early episodes of "Lizzie McGuire" as "clever, funny, and pretty sincere", but suggested that the show later suffered from a creative decline in favor of more celebrity guest appearances.A DVD review by "Dove.org" in 2003 described the series as "wholesome", and noted the real world lessons which are presented.Katie Minard of "Entertainment Weekly" listed "Picture Day" as the best episode of the series in her 2016 ranking, due to its relatable plot and important moral.