It is revealed in this episode that Elliot is a grandfather, presumably to Maureen's children.
This is the first time Bernadette Stabler is seen with all her grandchildren.
This episode resumes the Richard Wheatley storyline, which was temporarily paused during the season 2 premiere to allow a new storyline to take place.
Both Dylan McDermott (Richard Wheatley) and Tamara Taylor (Angela Wheatley) return to the opening credits.
Stabler returns to a clean shaven appearance as he did in the People vs. Richard Wheatley (2021) crossover.