Among the artifacts brought onto the Orville from the burial chamber is a pair of Batman's scalloped bracers, similar to the ones worn in Batman Begins.
Imani Pullum becomes at least the third actor to portray the character of Topa. Topa was previously played by Blesson Yates and at least one unknown baby.
Halston Sage makes a brief, non-speaking cameo as Lt. Alara Kitan via the use of archival footage from season one.
The artwork hanging on the wall next to Kelly Grayson's office door is the cover art for the Journey album E5C4P3 (Escape).
The first song that Bortus sings is Nature Boy, written by Eden aAhbez, and first recorded by Nat King Cole. It was also featured in the movie Moulin Rouge, as well as a version on the original soundtrack performed by David Bowie.