Adding to the list of actors from Scrubs (2001) appearing on Cougar Town (2009), Nicole Sullivan, who plays Jules therapist here, had a recurring role on Scrubs (2001) as a patient.
This is the first appearance of Nicole Sullivan as therapist Lynn Mettler. She had previously co-starred with Ian Gomez (who plays Andy Torres) on Rita Rocks (2008) as neighbors and members of a garage band. In fact, Ian left that show to join the cast of Cougar Town (2009).
Laurie says she doesn't like books in this episode and in a later episode (season 6 Ep 11) she talks about how she loves reading.
To spoof the title which no longer matches the content of the series, in the second season the producers started adding self-deprecating jokes to the show's title card. The one for this episode reads: You know what would be cooler than this title card bit? A new title "Cougar Town".
This show takes place on the Gulf Coast of Florida, which doesn't get surfible waves.