Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester), when asked about memorable moments for him, said that having the opportunity to direct his dad in this episode ranks high on his list.
This is the third episode of Supernatural directed by star Jensen Ackles.
This is the second episode on the show in which Jensen Ackles directed his father, Alan Ackles. The first one was Weekend at Bobby's (2010), where Alan did an uncredited voice recording of a newscaster. The father and son also performed together in the movie Devour (2005).