The medical school graduation was filmed on the main USC campus with clear views of VKC and Doheny Library in the background.
This marks Hallee Hirsh's first episode in the series since On the Beach (2002), when Dr Greene dies. Hirsch played his rebellious daughter, Rachel.
Abby's middle name is Marjorie.
They have no scenes together, but Cole Hauser and Thandie Newton would star in the series Rogue years later.