In contrast, Mike Hale of the New York Times wrote that with "Mattress", Glee appeared to be "taking a break" ahead of the midseason finale episode "Sectionals".
I modsætning hertil skriver Mike Hale fra New York Times, at med "Mattress", syntes Glee at være "tage en pause" forud for midtsæsonens finaleepisode "Sectionals".