The neighbor Maggie's original husband Hal returns, after not being seen since Season 1 Episode 10, as she explains both her husbands were named Hal
Jamie and Paul get the name Mabel from Jamie's mother using the acronym Mothers always bring extra love
This one episode was given away on boxes of cereal by General Mills in 2003. This was the only episode of Mad About You that was part of the promotion. The other shows included in the giveaway were The King of Queens, The Donna Reed Show, and Barney Miller.