The first episode in which the new intro is used instead of the previous arranged version. This theme would be used until the end of the series' run.
This is the first of 3 episodes which feature Wayne Tippit as agent Shore. The character had been seen previously, played by James McEachin, in "This Case is Closed" (1974).
Rockford is eating his omelet waiting for the FBI on the outdoor patio area at Paty's Restaurant on 10001 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 that's still there.
Sharon Spelman (Susan Miller) had previously played Doris Parker on season one's "Profit and Loss".
When Jim meets Agent Shore at the restaurant they have a peculiar conversation. Rockford says that it would've been melodramatic for him to say 'come alone'. Shore says they " live in the melodrama capital of the world. Otherwise guys like you wouldn't be able to make a living." This is an inside joke, since he's talking about Hollywood and actors like James Garner wouldn't have a job.