First of two appearances in the series of Kevin McCarthy playing unscrupulous businessman Billy Waite. Ironically, McCarthy would also guest star in the spin-off series The Colbys (1985) playing a completely different character.
Dex mentions his sister Marin in this episode. She was originally going to be a key player in this season, having an affair with Adam, but ultimately this idea was jettisoned.
The originally planned title for this episode was "Quarrels".
A planned storyline of a platonic friendship between Claudia and Brady was dropped.