The first episode not to show a scene with the Midnight Society discussing the story partway through the telling.
This episode marked the last appearance of Eric, but the reason for his departure was never explained. Series creator D.J. MacHale didn't think the audience would care that much about the Midnight Society, so he didn't feel the need to explain his absence. It wasn't until after the first show premiered that he realized he was wrong. Going forward, the Midnight Society would always address the departure of one of their members.
This was the most difficult episode out of the series to produce and took the longest to film. D.J. MacHale actually pleaded with the crew to break union rules and work an extra day. They unanimously agreed to work a day of overtime to help finish the episode.
One of eight episodes to use the regular introduction but excluding background music and showing the hand with the match slide into view before it disappeared replaced by lightning and the title, rather than showing the hand with the match that lights itself.
A.J. Henderon who portrayed Mr. Olson had just appeared two episodes before in "The Tale of the Dark Music" portrayed the short part of The Carnival Barker.