As Dexter and Rita come home, Debra jokes that she showed Astor Saw (2004) and Saw II (2005). Julie Benz, who plays Rita, starred in Saw V (2008) which was released a month before this episode aired.
Jeff Lindsay: The author who created the character of Dexter with his series of novels is Jeffry P. Freundlich. He writes under the pen name Jeff Lindsay. He has a cameo as Jeffries in this episode.