William Shatner reunites with Star Trek guest stars Vic Tayback, who played Jojo Krako in A Piece of the Action (1968), and Sid Haig, who played First Lawgiver in The Return of the Archons (1967). That isn't the only Star Trek connection: This episode aired on April 3. April 4 is the date that the Enterprise arrives at earth in Star Trek: First Contact (1996).
It is revealed in this episode by Hooker's old friend and colleague Lt. Benedict that the "T" in "T.J." stands for Thomas.
[16:21]When Hooker & Ramano interrogate Banty there is an Arco station in the background posting gasoline (petrol) at $1.32 per gallon. This comes out to $4.17 in 2023 adjusted for inflation.
- Hooker bribes Banty $50 to buy an illegal gun. This comes out to $157.88.
[28:00]The charges that Hooker threatens to arrest gang leader for are as follows:
- § 10750 VC - Altering or Changing a Vehicle Identification Number
- § 10751 VC
- Suspicion of receiving property
- Code 415 - Penal Code - PEN § 415 - Attempting to provoke a fight with abusive language.