Elizabeth Ward was originally chosen to play Carol Seaver, but after the pilot was shown to test audiences with poor results, she was replaced by Tracey Gold, who originally auditioned and lost the part to Elizabeth Ward. All scenes that involved Carol Seaver were re-shot, except the police station scene where Elizabeth Ward's part was only deleted. One can still see her 'loitering' in the background.
The opening scene, in the Seaver kitchen, finds Maggie humming "Brand New Life" - the theme from *Who's the Boss* - while preparing breakfast.
When the Disney Channel aired the series in the late 1990's this episode was rarely seen due to it's adult themes such as Mike getting arrested and Jason mildly swearing.
The Seavers' address was 15 Robin Hood Lane, Massapequa, New York, a fictional street in a real town.