Paris tells Rory that she is not speaking fast enough when practicing for the debate. This could be an inside joke, since Gilmore Girls is known for their quick speech.
In this episode Christopher tells Emily (after he told her he bought a Volvo) that he still has his motorcycle. In S2E6 Presenting Lorelai Gilmore, Christopher shows up with his new car and tells Lorelai he traded his motorcycle.
Madchen Amick almost got the role of Lorelai, but lost to Lauren Graham. She was disappointed to lose the role but ended up playing Sherri.
Coincidence or not, Gilmore Girls has many resemblances to Twin Peaks. This episode introduces Christoper's new girlfriend Sherry, played by Mädchen Amick, who previously played diner waitress Shelly in Twin Peaks, that was famous for its cherry pie. Also Lorelai and Rory are wondering where they can take Sherry, and Rory says that she probably doesn't look like a diner chick, making a reference to her occupation in Twin Peaks.
In this episode Lorelai says that Sherry doesn't look like a diner chick. Madchen Amick, who plays Sherry, also stars in Twin Peaks where she works in the diner throughout the series.