Fox re-aired this episode on December 15, 2003, making it a rare occurrence in which a classic TV show re-aired on its parent network after being canceled. CBS had also done this in 1991, airing several classic episodes of All in the Family (1971) in prime time.
This first aired on the same date and channel as the Simpson Christmas special and pilot did.
Guest star Sam Kinison was the producer's first choice to play Al Bundy but they decided against it as they figured he was too raunchy.