John Beasley's grandson plays for the Lakers (Malik Beasley) and Sam Jones grandfather (Sam Jones) played for the Celtics.
Two of the guest actors also appeared in the Star Trek franchise: Erich Anderson in a TNG episode, and Jolene Blalock as T'Pol in Enterprise.
While examining Charles Moore's Ford LTD during the hit-and-run investigation, Warrick and Catherine turn the key to hear what's on the radio; the speakers blare loudly with "Mathematics" by Yasiin Bey. Later, while questioning Mr. Moore's grandson James, Warrick asks him if he likes Mos Def. Gary Dourdan, who played Warrick Brown on the show, and Mos Def share the same birthday (December 11).