The tithing collection room scene is a spoof of the cash room scene from Casino.
During the car chase, Scotty says "Hold onto your d!ck!" before making an abrupt turn. This is a callback to Danny McBride's character Kenny Powers from 'Eastbound and Down' in which he also makes an abrupt, drunken turn.
Jody Hill directed four episodes in Season 1, more than anyone else. This is the first. Hill is also a recurring cast member.
At this point in the show's run, HBO confirmed that The Righteous Gemstones (2019) would be returning for a second season.