This episode was directed by Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who appeared twice previously on Fresh Prince. Once as himself in season 1, Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect: Part 2 (1990), and as a lawyer in season 2, Cased Up (1991).
Malcolm-Jamal Warner directed this episode which features his The Cosby Show (1984) cast mate Raven-Symoné.
After seeing Will wearing a sombrero, Carlton asks him if he's having breakfast with Rico Suavé. This is either a reference to the Puerto Rican professional wrestler of the same name or the song by Ecuadorian rapper Gerardo.