Chuck has used the term "Flash" for years. This episode concerns Morgan's use of the term "Zoom". In DC comics' Universe "The Flash" has an enemy named "Professor Zoom".
The rich purple lining of Jean-Claude's suit can be seen when he tries to escape. This references another one of Mark Hamill's trademark roles. Hamill voices the Joker in the animated Batman and DC superhero franchises. In animation form, the Joker almost always appears in a purple suit.
Casey describing Morgan by saying "He'll tear your limbs off and beat you with them" is an allusion to the Han Solo quote, "That's cause droids don't pull people's arms out of their sockets when they lose. Wookiees are known to do that" in Star Wars. The villain, played by Mark Hamill, was a co-star in Star Wars.
Robert Duncan McNeil, director of this episode, starred with Ethan Phillips, playing guest role of prospective client Woodley, co-starred together in Star Trek Voyager - McNeil as Lt. Tom Paris and Ethan Phillips as Mr. Neelix.