This episode is listed as the 16th of the season but is really the season premier, setting up a number of storylines that take place earlier if viewed in order.
Unlike most of the show's season premieres the 9th season began in the summer. The 8th season got pulled mid-season, and was brought back later on in the year. Due to the contract the network had with the show the series was brought back in the summer of '04.
This episode uses different camera angles for all of the shots in Drew's living room.
This Marks the Final Appearance of Stanley Anderson, As George Carey.