As Hal lists the neighbourhood families who dislike his family, he mentions the Whitfords. This is a nod to Jane Kaczmarek's husband, actor Bradley Whitford.
Michael Welch and Dakota Fanning play siblings. They both later went on to play characters in the Twilight Saga series of films.
Bryan Cranston would later be co-staring in Trumbo with Dakota Fanning's younger sister Elle Fanning.
Michael Welch (Josh) also played Trevor in Badlaa (2001), which aired immediately after this episode on Fox on January 21, 2001.
This Episode Aired The Night After President George W Bush's 1st Inauguration Day