Liz Sagal, identical twin sister to Jean Sagal (who plays Gloria Collins), plays her mirror image with Sam as a woman.
Originally going to be the second season opener, it ended up being shown fourth that season. The teaser originally was broadcast at the end of the first season. When the digital sub-channel Comet began airing the series in 2020, this episode ran in its intended spot at the start of season 2.
First time that Sam Beckett leaped into a woman.
First mention of Dr Verbena Beeks, the Project Quantum Leap psychiatrist. She won't be seen on screen until the Season 3 Finale "Shock Theater".
This episode marks the first appearance of the glowing entry and exit door for the imaging chamber with Al.