This episode was originally set to be the season opener, but was held back as it was felt having the Ferrari Daytona blown up in When Irish Eyes Are Crying (1986) would make a better start to the third season. Don Johnson also held out for more money at the start of season 3, delaying filming to a point where other commitments for Willie Nelson meant the episode could not be finished in time for the premiere slot.
El Viejo means "The Old Man" in Spanish; Mendez calls Frank "el viejo" or "old man" several times during the episode.
This episode ends with the same words as the previously aired episode, Shadow in the Dark (1986) - Sonny says, "I'm a cop. I'm a cop," both times in emotionally charged situations.
This episode marks the final appearance or mention of Crockett's pet alligator Elvis until Love at First Sight (1988), when Crockett shows a picture of Elvis in his dating video.
Frank Pierson was referred to as "old man" many times in the episode when in fact Willie Nelson was only 53 years old at the time.