Contains numerous references to Michael J. Fox's earlier series, Family Ties (1982), including a cameo appearance by Michael Gross (who played Fox's father in the earlier series), a reference to a Republican senator named "Alex P. Keaton" (Fox's earlier character) and Meredith Baxter starred as his mother, who also was his mother in Family Ties (1982).
As Mike is leaving the Dr's office he is told "Don't forget to pay Mallory" a Family Ties reference.