This episode features many references to Christmas classics such as "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Todd Sweeney's name is also an obvious reference to Sweeney Todd.
This episode was the first to be produced in 2004 according to the credits.
It was also the only episode to premiere in 2004 to also be produced that year. The only other episodes to premiere in 2004 were the last two episodes of season 1, which were both produced in 2002.
No episodes were produced in 2003, probably to air the first season before beginning production on the second season.
It was also the only episode to premiere in 2004 to also be produced that year. The only other episodes to premiere in 2004 were the last two episodes of season 1, which were both produced in 2002.
No episodes were produced in 2003, probably to air the first season before beginning production on the second season.
This episode was the first to not premiere on a Friday. Instead, it premiered on a Wednesday (December 8, 2004).
The episode is infamous for teasing XJ-10 via blueprints. This caused many people to speculate that it would've been created, had the series not been cancelled.
The scene where Jenny eats Christmas lights and light up inside her became a popular GIF.