The theme song for this episode was performed by Curt Smith, one half of the 80's band "Tears for Fears". Curt Smith also appears in the episode. "Tears for Fears" is one of Shawn's favorite bands and is mentioned numerous times throughout the series.
Spot the Pineapple: a lamp behind Curt Smith appears to be a crystal pineapple shape.
Gus says he bought the Win a Date With Tad Hamilton DVD because there were 15 deleted scenes. There are indeed 15 deleted scenes on the DVD.
Declan Rand lies about having gone to Harvard. In real life Nester Carbonell who plays him actually did graduate with a degree from there.
While riding in the blueberry, Shawn accuses Gus of being smitten with Declan. Gus says "I'm not smitten", to which Shawn responds "you're Jimmy Smitten", a reference to actor Jimmy Smits, who played Matthew Santos, the democratic nominee for President of the United States on "West Wing." Dule Hill was also on "West Wing" as Charlie Young, the assistant to Jed Bartlett the President of the United States.