Lenore (Annie Potts) laments that her husband, "Fred", hasn't touched her in 14 years. However, in "Merry Thanksgiving" (Season 1, Episode 10), when Charlie (Charlie Sheen) incorrectly introduces them to Lisa (Denise Richards) as "Sherman and Lorraine", Judith (Marin Hinkle) corrects it to "Sheldon and Lenore" (portrayed by George Wyner and Cristine Rose)
Jake shares a birthdate with Albert Einstein: March 14th.
Jon Cryer and Annie Potts (Lenore) shared scenes in the '80s classic, "Pretty in Pink".
Episode title spoken by Alan, when he sees the food on the kitchen table.
Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer and Ryan Stiles (Dr. Herb Melnick) co-starred in "Hot Shots!" (1991).