This is the first episode that acknowledges the death of Mother Jefferson, who last appeared the previous year. It is mentioned briefly when Louise reminds George that Tom Willis was sympathetic when Mother Jefferson died.
Although she was credited all season long, this is the only episode in which Berlinda Tolbert appears for this season.
This was Jay Hammer's first appearance as Allan Willis, who was previously portrayed by Andrew Rubin in a one-time appearance in the first season.