One of the running "in jokes" in this reboot of Hawaii Five-0 is the periodic covert and overt references to the t.v. show Magnum, P.I. (1980). Though not as direct a reference to the latter show as other times, this episode features Larry Manetti, who co-stared in every episode of Magnum P.I.'s eight year run.
First appearance of Larry Manetti as Nicky "The Kid" DeMarco.
This episode features Pat Monahan, lead singer of the band Train. At the beginning of the episode, they play the song "Mermaid" by Train.