The first episode of the series produced in high definition and in a 16:9 aspect ratio, as well as the first broadcast in 5.1 surround sound.
This show was dedicated to Seth MacFarlane's mother, Ann Perry Sager MacFarlane, who died of cancer in July 2010, a few months before the ninth season began.
This episode was produced as Season 8's opener and 2nd episode (8ACX01-02) but was released as Season 9's opener.
Syndicated prints cut out the moment when Lois asks Peter "What're they honoring you for?" (same for the Netflix print), Woods and Joe saying "Murder? What're you talking about?"/"You're going to jail for a long time"; Stewie claiming the lack of attention makes obvious that he's wearing shorts; Peter discovering James Woods' secret laundry room; Derek and Julian in the attic with the cat (Patrick Stewart); Derek walking up to the balcony; and Joe intending a detestable actor to play Tom Tucker "in the movie version of this story". Also, all prints including the syndicated and Netflix prints (except DVD) remove the Perry MacFarlane dedication and replace it the updated intro, plus the opening credits are in the general credit font and the "FAMILY GUY presents AND THEN THERE WERE FEWER" is removed as the Griffins leave their home.