This episode takes place on September 21, 1990 and in 2000.
Mark Snow used and was influenced classical pieces for the music, including Ludwig van Beethoven's "Symphony No. 7" and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Ballet" and "Swan Lake."
This is the first of two episodes in the series to be directed by Richard Compton. The other was Medusa (2001). He was the husband of actress Veronica Cartwright, who played Cassandra Spender in seasons five and six of this series.
The production code was #8ABX06.