Rolling Stone writers highlighted the scene where the couples leave a bar together as a "faithful and honest" depiction of teenage vulnerability.

The episode was directed by Tate Donovan and was praised for its dignity in handling sensitive subject matter. Other Shows with a "S3E7" Titled "The First Time"

While is the most prominent, One Day at a Time (2017) also has a critically acclaimed S3E7 titled "The First Time":