 IGN 's Todd Gilchrist named the episode as one of his favorites of the ninth season in his review of the DVD <unk> . The authors of the book I Can 't Believe It 's a Bigger and Better Updated Unofficial Simpsons Guide , Warren Martyn and Adrian Wood , thought well of the episode , saying , " A terrific episode , with a good mix of pathos ( Lisa 's farewell to the <unk> and her favourite jazz club are inspired ) and fun ( her <unk> ' woo @-@ <unk> ' ) which comes together to make a refreshing and exciting look at Lisa 's life . " 
