This episode first premiered November 3, 2001 on ABC, as part of the "Disney's 1 Saturday Morning" lineup, almost two weeks before its scheduled November 16 premiere on Disney Channel.
When Louis and Twitty are backstage as Ren is about to be seated on the "Throne of Shame," the director's chair in front of the TV has the name "Sean McNamara: Executive Producer" on it. McNamara is the real-life executive producer of Even Stevens.