The scene where Burke is teaching Izzie how to cook a turkey is based on the first episode of Grey's Anatomy, where George performs his first surgery.
The actor that portrays Mr. McKee in "Thanks for the Memories," plays Katherine Heigl's father in 27 Dresses, though they do not share any scenes in this episode.
Every episode of the show is named after a famous song. "Thanks for the Memories" was Bob Hope's theme song.