The second of three Friends appearances on the show (Lisa Kudrow appeared in season 1, Jennifer Aniston, and Matthew Perry in season 5). Jennifer Aniston is best friends with Courteney Cox in real life and the two reportedly love working together.
To spoof the title which no longer matches the content of the series, in the second season the producers started adding self-deprecating jokes to the show's title card. The one for this episode read (Still) "Cougar Town".
Travis calls Laurie "Farrah", a nod to Farrah Fawcett, who was famously known for her hair style, very much like the one Laurie has in this episode. Farrah died between seasons 1 and 2.