Actor Erik Estrada had his back shaved or waxed for this episode. In the previous episode, in which he also appeared shirtless, he had back hair.
The blonde in the blue blouse who hugs Ponch at the traffic jam is played by Cathy St. George who was the Playmate of the Month at the time of filming. This was her first credited appearance in film or TV.
Officer Nelson is shown writing with his left hand, yet his gun and watch are worn where a right-handed person would wear them, indicating he writes left-handed and shoots right-handed.
First episode of the series to not have a short scene before the opening credits.