The book Rollins' daughter is looking at during the opening scene of the episode is "If The S In Moose Comes Loose". It was written by Peter Hermann, real-life husband of SVU star Mariska Hargitay.
First use of the term "asshole" on SVU. Before, you could say "ass" with other variations, but never "asshole". Fin got the honors.
This episode marks Carl Weathers' first return to the Dick Wolf universe as State's Attorney Mark Jeffries since the Chicago Justice series finale in May of 2017 before it got cancelled by NBC.
Rollins says "Do you remember Esther?", referencing "The Book of Esther" season 19, episode 20.