The case Annalise takes in this episode has loose similarities to the case of Genie Wiley. Genie's father abused her and kept her isolated in an attic until she was 13, when finally her mother alerted Child Welfare. The charges against the mother were dropped because she did not partake in the abuse.
The role of Jorge Castillo, here played by José Zúñiga, will later be recast with Esai Morales taking over the role.
Beginning in S1E2 the title of each episode is spoken by a character. In this episode Rebecca tells Wes it is the "Best Christmas Ever".