The elevator doors on the hospital set open and close by hand. It uses a counter weight and pulley system, which is commonly used on single-floor sets to mock real elevators.
The area where Jim and Callie meet Shelby and her dog Beau was filmed in Broward County's Everglades Holiday Park near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Beau also starred in the episode Old Ghosts as the dog who bit Jim as he struggled with suspect Tommy Ray.
The discovery of Gordon Adams' body at the boat ramp was filmed at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park located in Dania Beach, Florida.
For the opening scene, a real glass bottom boat was used with a real body underneath it. An actor floated under the boat to get the shot but for safety purposes, a stunt diver stayed with him with a separate air tank.