This episode focuses on Nate turning 40. Writer Craig Wright was celebrating his own 40th birthday at the time of writing.
The surprise party was shot over a period of 5 days with 13 actors.
This marks the first time - after 5 years - that Rachel Griffiths and Mathew St. Patrick actually shared a scene of any great depth.
Vanessa Marano starred in Season 4 of Dexter (2006) with Michael C. Hall. She played Rebecda Mitchell, Arthur Mitchell's (John Lithgow) daughter.
First episode to fade to the credits rather than the classic fade white.