The character of Dexter Thornhill was supposed to be recurring as Steve Urkel's nemesis, but that plan was scrapped after this single appearance.
Final appearance of Shavar Ross as Weasel.
The title of this episode is a reference to the courtroom drama "Presumed Innocent."
When Waldo swears in Mr. Sweeney, he gives the Vulcan Hand Salute, made famous by Leonard Nimoy in Star Trek The Original Series (1966).
Patrick Cronin who plays the science teacher Mr. Sweeney previously played the chemistry teacher Mr. Howard in season 3's "Test of Friendship".