First appearance in the series of Gail O'Grady playing Donna Abandando. The character was originally only supposed to appear in three episodes.
Cast begins to fill out and regularize for the next several seasons with this episode. Gail O'Grady (as PA Donna Abandando) joins the cast and long-time regular Gordon Clapp (as Det. Greg Medavoy) works a case for the first time with Andy Sipowicz. Medavoy had appeared in two earlier episodes in minor roles.
The exterior shot of the topless bar used in this episode is located at 59 Murray Street New York, NY. As of 2020, it is still operated as a gentleman's club.
Robert Lasardo and David Caroso later have history on CSI:Miami