Trivia: This is the first episode not to feature Marcia Cross (Bree). Cross was already four to five months pregnant and took maternity leave from this point until the end of the season. Her stand-in was used for her appearance at the beginning.
Trivia: Kenneth Kimmins and Teri Hatcher had both previously starred in "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman", in which Hatcher played Lois Lane and Kimmins had a recurring role as Dr. Klein, Superman's physician.
Listen to the Rain on the Roof - S3-E1
Trivia: At the beginning of this episode when Carolyn walks in on Orson cleaning up, and asks where Alma is, the parrot replies, "Orson no, Orson no!" This is a reference to Kyle MacLachlan's former role in the series "Twin Peaks" when during a murder investigation, a clue is given by a bird named Waldo screeching, "Leo no, Leo no!"
Trivia: Although Edie's ex-husband is called "Charles McLain", his name is never mentioned in the episode.
Chosen answer: Poker. They have been playing that this whole time, once a week with everyone who was invited that lived on the Lane.