Nick accuses Brian of driving "like Bo Duke," referring to the character on The Dukes of Hazzard (1979) played by John Schneider, who also plays Congressman Skip Whatley in this episode.
The establishing shot of the building in which Patrick meets Congressman Watley to apologize on behalf of Tripp is the Planter's Inn located in Savannah, Georgia. The remainder of this scene is shot in another location.