The alternate opening, where Rob dodges the ottoman instead of tripping over it, debuts in this episode. But he trips over it twice in the show.
This is the only episode to show the Petries' aquarium.
The copyright for this show has expired and it is in the public domain.
The title may be a nod to the stories by the great James Thurber, such as "The Night the Bed Fell" and "The Night the Dam Broke".
When Rob and Laura wonder if Ritchie heard their argument, Rob says, "I'm sure he was sound asleep." However, earlier in the episode, Ritchie is awake and sent to bed during the couple's argument.