This episode was aired in 2015 and takes place in 2017. There is a line in which Lucy states "everyone's in a really great mood now because of the Cubs winning the series." The Chicago Cubs did in fact win the MLB World Series in 2016 making the writers' prediction true.
While in the library, the book "Love Life" by Rob Lowe can be seen in the background. Lowe played Chris Traegger on the series.
When Andy is flicking through Tom's Grzzyl page, he flicks onto the page of one of Tom's cousins, Sadie Ansari. This is a reference to actor Aziz Ansari, who plays Tom. Tom Haverford's real name is Darwish Sabir Ismael Gani, which in fact is the name of one of Aziz Ansari's cousins.
The lawyer in the meeting during Joan's rehab stint is named Victoria Herzog. Herzog is the last name of famed documentary filmmaker Werner Herzog, who appeared in the previous episode as the creepy house owner.
Jeremy Jamm's transition into Ron includes;
- Wearing the same brown long sleeved t-shirt.
- Growing the same mustache.
- Same haircut and parting.
- Only eating steak & whiskey.
- Dining at Ron's preferred steak house.