The plot of Mitch and Alicia marooned on a deserted island is similar to that of the 1975 Italian film "Travolti da un insolito destino nell'azzurro mare d'agosto" and the American remake "Swept Away" starring Madonna. In the movie, a rich, spoiled wife and a poor underclass deckhand drift away from their yacht while on a Mediterranean vacation cruise. They become stranded on a deserted island where their roles become reversed. She becomes dependent upon him for survival. By the time they are rescued, they have fallen in love.
Former Baywatch regular Alexandra Paul (Stephanie) returned to guest star in this episode.
The roller hockey team Cody plays for is named after the NHL's Mighty Ducks.