Clu Gulager's character Gene Hanson is named for the uncredited writer of the previous episode, Junk Yard Dog. Gene Hanson, writer, also scripted episodes of MacGyver.
This episode sees the birth of K.I.T.T.'s newfound self-consciousness, perhaps caused by the events of the previous episode JUNK YARD DOG. Here he begins to question his worth; in the later episode KNIGHT OF THE JUGGERNAUT he becomes more concerned about his physical appearance.
At the beginning of this episode, Michael and K.I.T.T. are returning from a successful assignment in New York. Writer Gregory Dinallo would reuse this scenario in his later episode OUT OF THE WOODS.
The UTCV is described as follows: "Urban Terrorist Control Vehicle - a cross between a tank and an armored personnel carrier; formidable looking; sporting turrets, gun mounts." Lilah describes it as "The ultimate in urban terrorist control."
Filmed from January 10-22,1985.