This episode appears to be based on two separate cases/incidents:
- The 2003 murder of Lana Clarkson committed by Phil Spector.
- The unconventional 24-hour therapy and treatment of Brian Wilson by Dr. Eugene Landy.
John Shea (John David Myers) also plays the part of Dr. Isaac Waxman in episode 18.11, Betrayal (2008).
David Pittu has played three different characters over the course of the series:
- Episode 5.2 Coma (1994) - Walsh.
- Episode 11.13 Phobia (2001) - Donald Albers.
- Episode 14.4 Shrunk (2003) - Stephen Cane.
Bill Walters played three different roles over the course of the series:
- Episode 14.4 Shrunk (2003) - ND Background.
- Episode 17.7 In Vino Veritas (2006) - Courtroom Spectator.
- Episode 19.21 Skate or Die (2009) - Murdered Homeless Guy.