Frank Langella's (Minister Jaro Essa) performances in this 3-part episode (with The Circle (1993) and The Siege (1993)) are uncredited at the actor's own request as he did the show for his children, both of whom were devoted Star Trek fans, and not for exposure or money.
Rule of Acquisition #76 is mentioned: "Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies".
The scenes in the labor camp on Cardassia IV were shot in Soledad Canyon, north of Los Angeles.
Beginning with this episode, Marc Alaimo is credited with his character name (i.e. "Marc Alaimo as Gul Dukat"), a distinction that most of the series' recurring players would eventually attain.
The Homecoming (1993), along with The Circle (1993) and The Siege (1993), comprises the first Star Trek episodic three-parter. The next one wouldn't be until Borderland (2004), which aired almost eleven years later.