Michael calls Kady "applehead" in one scene. Tisha Campbell, who plays Jay Kyle, is called applehead by her mother-in-law on her former show, Martin (1992).
In this episode Michael tells Jay that ever since Jay started working, their daughter Claire has become "a whole different person" in regards to her attitude. In the first episode of season 2, the show subtly acknowledges the casting change for the character of Claire, with Jennifer Freeman replacing Jazz Raycole in the role, when Michael tells Claire that she looks like "a whole new person" in terms of her appearance.
Dr. Bouche was played by Wendell Pierce. That role would later be played by Anthony Anderson.