Only the second time in the series that Grissom draws his weapon. The first time was in Episode 1x6.
In this episode and Ghost Town (2009), the character of Craig Mason is played by two different actors, both with the first name Devon. (Devon Alan first, then Devon Graye)
Grissom's birthday is given in this episode as 17 August 1956.
Nick mentions a country song by an artist named Willie Hank, the first names of music legends Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Sr.