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The episode received positive reviews from television critics.

Many lauded the use of Starr ; for instance, IGN ranked his performance in the episode, along with Paul McCartney's performance in " Lisa the Vegetarian " and George Harrison's performance in " Homer's Barbershop Quartet ", as the tenth best guest appearance in The Simpsons < nowiki >'</ nowiki > history.

They added that " Although none of these appearances were really large, the fact that the most popular band of all time appeared on The Simpsons is a large statement on the popularity and importance of the show.

" Doug Pratt, a DVD reviewer and Rolling Stone contributor, wrote that " Brush with Greatness " has a " well thought-out " plot and he enjoyed the use of Starr and Marge's previously undiscovered talents.

Paul A. Cantor, the author of the book Gilligan Unbound: Pop Culture in the Age of Globalization, said the " once again Brian K. Roberts proves his genius with ' Brush with Greatness ' in a superb work where Marge cultivates her wonderful artistic side.

" DVD Movie Guide's Colin Jacobson wrote: " From the opening at Mt.

Splashmore through Homer ’ s diet and the unveiling of Mr. Burns ’ controversial portrait, the episode packed a lot of great material.

It also expanded Marge ’ s character in a pleasing way, as it avoided any semblance of sappiness ; we needed a break from sentiment after ' Old Money '.

Overall, ' Brush with Greatness ' provided a terrific episode.

" The authors of the book I Can't Believe It's a Bigger and Better Updated Unofficial Simpsons Guide, Warren Martyn and Adrian Wood, wrote: " A superb episode, with Marge rightfully centre stage.

Despite his general unpleasantness, Mr Burns ' gratitude to Marge is both welcome and unexpected.

And the dig at Water Parks is spot on.