 In 2019, CBR rated "You Are Cordially Invited" the 13th funniest "Star Trek" episode.In particular they note that Bashir and O'Brien ready to enjoy what they presume to be a party, must endure a night of arduous Klingon alien rituals with Worf.In 2018, SyFy included this episode on their Jadzia Dax binge-watching guide for this character.