When meeting Turner for the first time Sam mentions he is friends with 'Don Shipley'. Shipley is a former, decorated, US Navy SEAL who is best known for his YouTube channel where he discredits various people who have made false claims of being former SEALs.
Star Chris O'Donnell's second time directing an episode. His first was Wanted (2013). Produced at the end of Season 5 to ensure that post-production would not interfere with his shooting schedule.