Seinfeld writer Peter Mehlman took credit for introducing the word "shrinkage," with apparently enthusiastic approval from Larry David (conversely, Mehlman gave David credit for "sponge-worthy," the catchword from The Sponge (1995)). The word was later used in a Budweiser commercial and cited as a testament to the show's influence.
This is the only episode in season five that doesn't contain a scene in Jerry's (Jerry Seinfeld) apartment or coffee shop.
This was the final produced episode of the fifth season, although it aired as the penultimate episode of the season.
The working title for this episode was "The Ugly Baby."
Actress Melora Walters offered to film her scene completely topless, but the producers had her cover her breasts with a skin-tone strapless bra.