John McGreevey, whose contributed many scripts to this series, was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Writing Achievement in Drama for this episode.
When the bus to Richmond pulls up at the end of the episode, several crew members - including a man in a red shirt - are reflected in the bus windshield.
The opening scene in the kitchen contains a rare reference to Olivia's side of the family; her sister (unnamed) and her niece Lorrie, whose wedding Olivia and Grandma are attending.
The episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in Drama.