In the opening, it's revealed that Branford Marsalis was the one really playing the saxophone. Will thanks him and says to "Say hi to Jay for me"." Will then breaks the fourth wall and tells the audience there are perks to being on NBC. Branford Marsalis was, at the time, the leader of the Tonight Show Band on The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno, also on NBC.
Protesting being told she's grounded for 10 years, Ashley says to Phillip "The Menendez Brothers will be free before I am." Phillip replies "The Menendez Brothers got home on time." This is in reference to Erik and Lyle Menendez who, at the time this episode aired, were on trial (and eventually convicted) for brutally murdering their parents.
The title is based off the film "Sleepless in Seattle"