Polly Baigent (Dr. Polly) was frequently a stand-in for Lucy Lawless throughout the series, especially when Lucy Lawless played three roles in one episode. Here she has a major speaking role for the first time.
The title refers to "Send in the Clowns," written by Stephen Sondheim for the musical "A Little Night Music".
At 11:12 we see traffic driving on the left as in New Zealand rather than on the right as in North America and in Greece.
The only modern-day episode in which Ares does not appear in person. (Though he does appear in the clips).
All the Xena t-shirts worn by the characters were official Xena merchandise available at the time. Fans at conventions can often be seen wearing some of them.