This time, J.C.'s downstairs glass enclosures keep a fawn and a zebra.
Stellar cast for Scrimshaw: making appearances are Throw Mamma From the Train's Anne Ramsey; Voyager's Meeno Peluce, and Manimal's own time-slot rival---Dallas' Digger Barnes, aka Keenan Wynn.
Features an on-screen transformation into a python. This is the first an only time in the series that an on-screen transformation is used other than the standard panther and hawk transformations used throughout the series. It was also designed by another team other than Stan Winston's team. Finally, it is the only time that Johnathan transforms into a cold blooded reptile. All other transformations were into variations of mammals and birds.
The sumptuous guestroom in J.C.'s apartment has been completely changed. Gone is the expensive decor. The bed where Brooke laid down in the pilot has been replaced by two twin beds. The decor is barren and looks like that of a dwelling somewhere in the downtown slums, instead of the well-to-do professor.