Though aired as the next-to-last episode by NBC, "Natural Born Grendlers" wasn't intended to be shown so late. The fact that Alonzo still wears his splint places it early in the series' run. Some other clues in the episode place it between "Life Lessons" and "Promises, Promises": Alonzo gains a cut on his forehead in "Natural Born Grendlers" which is still visible in "Promises, Promises". Also, the horse that was first featured in "Life Lessons" can be seen in the background in "Natural Born Grendlers".