The show frequently reunites many popular TV series stars. Along with Julianna Margulies and Maura Tierney (ER (1994)), Edward Herrmann, Matt Czuchry and Dakin Matthews starred together on Gilmore Girls (2000).
This episode introduces the character of Maddie Hayward, played by Maura Tierney. She appears in 7 episodes in total.
Nathan Lane and Christine Baranski previously appeared together in the film, The Birdcage (1996), and also off-Broadway in Lips Together, Teeth Apart, and The Man Who Came to Dinner.