Emmanuelle Vaugier, who plays "Pat - Juror No. 12" was Jason Gray-Stanford's long-term girlfriend at the taping of this episode.
Monk would have been disqualified from serving on the jury for a number of reasons. Being ex-law enforcement that would have shown an issue. His issues could have been diagnosed by his doctor. He is a paid consultant for the San Francisco's police department and is acquainted with the arresting officers which could show bias. In addition, Monk could receive a medical exemption, supported by his psychiatrist.
The second time where the theme is a jury. The first time was Mr. Monk and the 12th Man (2003)(#2.9).
The inventor of Tupperware, Earl Silas Tupper, died in 1983.
Has the same themes from "12 Angry Men".