This episode marks the first appearance of Simon Marsden (Michael Weston) since the season eight finale Screwed (2007), a fact which is acknowledged by Olivia herself.
Peter Van Wagner (Judge Himes) previously played the role of Al Shipley in episode 2.19, Parasites (2001).
This is the first episode of any Law & Order series to air on Leap Day (February 29).
The plot of this episode bares a striking resemblance to an episode of Criminal Minds (2005), from only 3 years prior, Cradle To Grave
Kevin Kane has appeared in several episodes, playing a different character each time.
- Scott Ryland in Inconceivable (2008)
- Officer Greg Wilcox in Child's Welfare (2012)
- Major Bowman in Nationwide Manhunt (2016)
- Gary Kent in Mea Culpa (2018)