This episode takes place in 1987 and on April 27, 2005.
A 2005 newspaper headline reads, "SEAN PENN PAROLED." By 1987, Sean Penn had been charged multiple times for assault and battery, primarily against paparazzi. He was arrested and convicted for assault and reckless driving in June 1987, serving 33 days of a 60 day sentence in jail. However, the now five-times nominated, twice winner of the Oscar for Best Actor has not returned to jail since.