Bobbi Morse's code name "Bird" is a reference to her code name from the comics, "Mockingbird."
At the bar, before the spy's goodbye, Bobbi and Hunter are drinking from two bottles of Bendeery English ale, a fake beer named after actor Nick Blood's friend Benjamin Deery. This type of beer has made several appearances since Hunter's introduction on the show.
Adrianne Palicki was named as an honorable mention for TVLine's "Performer of the Week" for the week of March 20, 2016, for her performance in this episode.
"Parting Shot" originally aired on ABC on March 22, 2016, and according to Nielsen Media Research, was watched by 2.88 million viewers.