Rick Fox begins a multi-episode guest star stint as Daunte Jones. Rick Fox played professional basketball in real life for the Lakers and Celtics, and was married to model Vanessa Williams.
Mouth tells Brooke that the situation with Gigi is at DEFCON 5, making it sound very critical. However, DEFCON 5 is the least critical, normal peacetime level. DEFCON 1 is the most critical level.
The episode is named after a song by Leadbelly. There is also a version of the song by Nirvana on their MTV Unplugged Album.
In one scene, a Marine calls Derek "Corporal," however later he is shown in his dress uniform and Lance Corporal chevron (rank).
Peyton tells Lucas, 'I love you, but I've chosen darkness.' This was the name of the previous episode.