Two versions of this episode were produced. The "Turkey Day" version premiered on Thanksgiving Day 1995, and featured host segments that revolved around a "star-studded" Thanksgiving dinner in Deep 13. In February 1996, the "Turkey Day" segments were replaced with new segments that were used for all subsequent broadcasts. Both versions were included on the Shout! Factory DVD release of this episode.
The regular aired version has the production code 701, while the Turkey Day version has the production code 701T.
When Mother smacks Dr. Forrester in the trombone, she actually damages his mouth. You can see the blood a few seconds later when he wipes his mouth and looks at his fingers.
This episode is on the Volume 16 DVD Box Set of Mystery Science Theater 3000.