The stuffed penguin in the background in Cory and Topanga's bedroom is the same stuffed animal that is called "Hugsy, the bedtime penguin pal" in Friends (1994).
Will Friedle- who plays Eric, had gained weight over the seasons. In this episode, they poke fun at his weight. He revealed his weight gain was due to having chronic anxiety, and the medication he took for it made him gain weight.
The first and only appearance of the oft-mentioned (by Cory mostly) Nana BooBoo.
This episode takes place in February 2000.