Willow again took on a leadership role when Buffy was unable to do so, as she did in The Dark Age (1997) and will do again in Becoming: Part 1 (1998). And in Halloween
Joel Grey is credited as a "Special Guest Star" for his appearance as Doc. He was only credited as a guest star for his appearances in Forever (2001) and The Gift (2001).
Glory refers to Tara as a 'Nummy Treat' much like Spike did sarcastically about Xander in the previous season.
Alexandra Lee, who played the young Buffy, is also seen in photographs in future Season 6 episode "Normal Again".