The champagne bottles seen in this episode are a distinctive brand seen in a variety of television shows throughout the late 80s through today. The producer of the champagne is Perrier-Jouet and this particular brand is now known as Belle Epoque (formerly named Fleure de Champagne, hence the unique floral design. The design seen in this episode is the same one used today (2020) with only slight differences. A single bottle, depending on the type, can cost anywhere from $28 to $1600.
The actor Marius Weyers plays the part of Derek in this episode. In the show he is meant to be British... But he is actually South African.
The title is based on the William Shakespeare play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
This episode was the first part of a 2 hour crossover event with Empty Nest and Nurses, with various characters crossing over. The connecting thread being that a full moon on February 29th is causing strange behaviour in people.