Reception
"Secrets and Lies" brought in an average of 5.8 million viewers. The episode also achieved a 2.7/7 in the key 18- to 49-year-old demographic. The 2.7 refers to 2.7% of all 18- to 49-year-olds in the U.S., and the 7 refers to 7% of all 18- to 49-year-olds watching television at the time of the broadcast in the U.S.. This episode ranked first in the male 18- to 49-year-old demographic, growing 4% from its lead-in of the My Name Is Earl episode "Early Release."
Robert Canning of IGN wrote that the episode "came close to fulfilling potential, but was unable to keep the rapid-fire comedic pace going for the entire episode." He added that the second half of the show was not "a complete loss, but, man, that first act just steamrolled viewers with hilarious bit after hilarious bit." Matt Webb Mitovich of TV Guide thought that the "unexpected treat this week was guest star James Carville, who's presence as confidant to Jack not only made sense, but Carville also had a lot of fun lampooning himself 'Cajun style' and all. And look at how well his advice for Frank and Twofer worked!"
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