Is similar to Thanks for the Memory (1988). It is often referred to as being a remake or retelling. At one point, Patrick Stewart saw "Thanks for the Memory" and, thinking it was a rip-off of The Next Generation, was about to call his lawyer, until a joke occurred. Within moments, he understood what Red Dwarf was all about, and he became a fan of the series.
Alyssa Ogawa is given her first name in this episode. Her last name would not be mentioned until Cause and Effect (1992).
Worf's Mok'bara classes are first seen in this episode.
This takes place in 2367.