Kate Mulgrew quit smoking during the filming of this episode. She used her resulting "nic fits" as a way of method acting, as Captain Janeway is quite irritable during this episode.
It is revealed that Voyager has 257 rooms and 13 department heads report to Tuvok.
This script is considered a bottle show since no additional sets required construction.
The full extent of Chakotay's tattoo can be seen.
Seven of Nine wears her third style of catsuit in this episode, and it is this particular suit's only appearance. This gold-hued suit's neckline is slightly lower than the earlier silver version, but higher than all others.