The "rocket" that Reid makes is made by putting sodium bicarbonate in the container and adding vinegar.
In a bonus segment included with the DVD set for this season, Shemar Moore cited this episode (both because of the backstory it gave his character, and for his larger role generally) as one of his personal favorite episodes.
From Morgan's sealed criminal file, it is revealed that his birthday is June 6, 1973. This makes the character a few years younger than Shemar Moore.
After production finished, Shemar Moore wouldn't see Erica Gimpel and Benita Krista Nall, who play Morgan's sisters, again until production of The Company (2012).