This events of this episode occur on the same night as the previous episode (4.1 "The Kick-Off and the Kiss-Off"). As such, the program begins with a voiceover by Shelley Fabares.
In keeping with her prefect image, Christine Armstrong (Shelley Fabares) was never dumped.
Kelly Fox (Clare Carey)'s teddy bear is named Zippy.
The episode title is a play on the first line of the 1956 Elvis Presley song "Heartbreak Hotel". Like the song, the episode deals with a breakup.
One of the rare episodes where Bill Fagerbakke doesn't appear.