This episode, especially the first scene, is loaded with fourth-wall-breaking inside jokes, both about the show's cancellation and move to a different network, and about Mandy being recast as a taller blonde. Also, there is a banner in the living room that says "Welcome Back"
FOX released the season 7 premiere on Twitter a few days ahead of the TV debut as a thank you to fans.
First episode of the series to air on another network. ABC cancelled the series and then Fox picked it up for the 2018-2019 television season.