This episode takes place 18 months after the series premiere.
Scottie Thompson was a recurring cast member for a few seasons on NCIS (2003), Sasha Alexander's previous show. Scottie and Sasha don't share screen-time on either show (Scottie came on NCIS long after Sasha left). However, on NCIS they both play love interests for the same man and on this show Thompson's character briefly dates Frankie who has a long-time crush on Maura.
After Jane rejects him, Dean tells her that he's going to go, but not to Afghanistan. Jane's recurring boyfriend for seasons 2-4, soldier Casey Jones, would in fact go to Afghanistan.
Many of the episode titles are also the names of songs; "I'm Your Boogie Man" is by KC and the Sunshine Band.