Asher tells Jared, after Jared gives him some advice, "Thank you, Ester Perel." Esther Perel (born August 13, 1958) is a Belgian-American psychotherapist known for her work on human relationships.
Shaun told Charlie, "I believe your intense curiosity and attention to organization will one day make you an excellent pathologist," as she was initially not fit to be a surgeon. In the series' first episode Burnt Food (2017), Dr. Melendez also told Shaun, "You're a nice kid, and you're obviously very smart, but you don't belong here." --Shaun's initial attitude towards Charlie is similar to Dr. Neil Melendez's in the pilot episode.