The title of this episode, After School Special, is the same title of an episode that Candice King (then Accola) starred in on Supernatural.
Elena admits for the first time that she's in love with Damon
Rick Worthy (Rudy Hopkins) interestingly also appeared on Supernatural (2005) as the Alpha Vampire, who was the most powerful vampire and their leader, as he was the very first one to be created.
Erin Aine Smith and Noree Victoria, who both play background characters in this episode, play prominent characters in Quarantine 2: The Terminal (2011).
Hashtag during the airing was #TheBexfastClub