The word 'Panopticon' loosely translated, means 'observe' (-opticon) 'all' (pan-). It is derived from the name 'Panoptes' in Greek mythology, a giant with a hundred eyes, who was known to be a highly effective watchman.
The term 'Panopticon' was coined in the late 1700s by the English philosopher and social theorist Jeremy Bentham for his concept for an institution where a single watchman is able to observe all the inmates without them being able to tell whether or not they are being watched.
When Samaritan's face/voice recognition systems identify Senator Garrison, the following data is displayed: "Transgressions: Official Misconduct: 81 counts // Bribe Receivings: 661 counts // Conspiracy to Subvert the Constitution: 21 counts // Abuse of Alcohol: 124 events"
First appearance of Martine Rousseau who would appear several times throughout the rest of the season. Several years before Cara Buono had appeared in Law and Order along with Michael Emerson, where his character was trying to kill Buono's character.
Harold's new alias "Professor Whistler" is another bird name. Whistler is also the last name of Hugh Whistler, an English ornithologist.