The end of this episode led right into the first episode of Just the Ten of Us (1987) which aired immediately after.
The first name of Boner's father is said by Jason to be Sylvester. This would mean his name is Sylvester Stabone, spoofing the name of actor Sylvester Stallone.
Matt Shakman, who plays Graham 'J.R.' Lubbock Jr. in this episode and the "Growing Pains"spinoff "Just The Ten Of Us", is married in real life to a woman named Maggie Malone, which is the name Maggie Seaver uses in her television career. (Malone is Maggie Seaver's maiden name.)