Amy Smart had a guest spot the last few episodes, and Ryan Reynolds stars in this episode. Soon after, both would star in the film Just Friends (2005).
J.D.'s social security number is 987-65-4320, and his PIN is 3674 (DORI).
At the end of the episode, Turk tells Spence to tell the guys that ferrets only eat fresh vegetables. Ferrets are carnivores and can't eat vegetables at all. This is a throwback to Turk telling JD earlier that ferrets are mean - apparently, he really has a problem with them.