Robert Carradine (Sam McGuire) directed this episode. This is a first for any Lizzie cast member and is the first directorial effort of any kind by Carradine.
The songs that Lizzie plays at the Eight Grade Dance are "MMMBop" by Hanson and "Whenever, Wherever" by Shakira.
Carly Schroeder (Melina) stated on her website that this was her favorite Lizzie McGuire episode.