The stimulant addiction had originally been written for Lieutenant-Commander Takashima in the pilot, but had been cut due to time constraints. The character flaw was still considered a good plot device, so it was re-written for Dr. Franklin.
This takes place from August 3 to August 5, 2260.
Captain Sheridan's line "Unless your people get off their encounter-suited butts and do something" and Ambassador Kosh's line "If you go to Z'ha'dum, you will die" were later two of the phrases featured in the opening sequence of Season Five.
Dr. Franklin's short temper and irritability are classic signs of methamphetamine addiction.
A scene with a Ranger following Morden, then being killed by the Shadows was cut for time, the actor was still credited.