Two former Star Trek regulars guest starred: Connor Trinneer of Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) and Tim Russ of Star Trek: Voyager (1995). The director, James Whitmore Jr., directed two episodes of Star Trek: Enterprise (2001). Additionally, Tamara Taylor's character, Cassie Yates, has similar name to Capt. Sisko's wife Kassidy Yates on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).
This makes Special Agent DiNozzo's statement that he is afraid Ziva might use "The Vulcan death grip" on him even more amusing.
This makes Special Agent DiNozzo's statement that he is afraid Ziva might use "The Vulcan death grip" on him even more amusing.
In a parody of Gibbs' rules, Abby declares her rule number 9 to be: Always keep a spare (referring to a Caf-POW).
The director's lunch meeting takes place at the fictional Whitmore Hotel in Washington, which does not exist in the real world; however, James Whitmore Jr.. directed this episode. Still, though, in Washington, DC, there is a historic preserved mansion, The Whittemore House, at 1526 New Hampshire Avenue NW, which often serves as the site of weddings and other special events.
Tony says he will use the Vulcan Death Grip on Ziva. This has been a long standing myth since The Original Series, The Enterprise Incident (1968), where Spock and McCoy fake Kirk's death. There is no such thing as a Vulcan Death Grip.