 " Secrets " attained mostly positive reception from critics , who praised the character development and the storyline progression . The episode attracted criticism from political commentators , who denounced the show for its misleading perception of emergency contraception . Upon airing , " Secrets " garnered 6 @.@ 08 million viewers and a 3 @.@ 1 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic , according to Nielsen ratings . It became the second highest @-@ rated cable program of the day , as well as the fourth most @-@ viewed cable program of the week . 
