First episode of the series to feature the trailer park where Shawn lived for much of his childhood.
During Shawn and Cory's fight, as in reversal, Shawn slammed into the lockers; however, they missed their mark, and Rider Strong was hurt when his back was stabbed by the lock and handle of the locker. His surprised and slightly pained face can be seen in the final cut.
The title of this episode is in reference to the 1984 Gary Marshall movie called the "The Flamingo Kid," starring Matt Dillon.
This is the first on-screen fight for both Shawn and Cory.