At the beginning of this season, many cosmetic aspects change. One example is the redone theme song in a sped-up heavy metal style. The series also begins using transitional music, something that it had not used since season one. Additionally many recurring a bit characters from the previous, seasons, such as Blair's cousin Geri, also disappear from the show. This was most likely the result of the show taking on new producers and writers.
For this season, Mackenzie Astin would be promoted to recurring status and only be in the opening credits when he appeared.
At the show's beginning, Jo mentions returning from working at a summer camp. Nancy McKeon had just finished filming Poison Ivy (TV Movie) with then-boyfriend Michael J. Fox about summer camp.
From this point on the final scene is no longer freeze framed.
At the start of season 7, there is no mention of Mrs. Garrett's boyfriend Ted nor his son Kevin who was last seen in season 6, living with the girls. They would be replaced by Fred and his son George, respectively.