George Takei gets to use his famous catchphrase "Oh My" in this episode
Yoko received a gift called a stereoscope, for looking at photos of America.
Japanese terms mentioned in the episode:
- Choji - Words of condolence, which may include the reading of telegrams, eulogy, or remembrances are often given at the funeral service.
- Howa - Dharma Talk, The Howa is the message given by the minister
- Sutra - A concise verse or scripture within Hinduism and Buddhism.
Las Doce Verdades del Mundo, 'The Twelve Truths of the World', recited by Luz and Luz's grandmother, is a real prayer used in curanderismo. Its English translation is similar to:
Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me one, the holy house of Jerusalem. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me two, the two tablets of Moses. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me three, the Holy Trinity. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me four, the four evangelists. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me five, the five wounds. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me six, the six candelabras. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me seven, the seven words. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me eight, the eight anguishes. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me nine, the nine months of Mary. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me ten, the Ten Commandments. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me eleven, the eleven thousand virgins. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me twelve, the twelve apostles who accompanied our Lord Jesus on the Holy Cross. Amen.
Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me one, the holy house of Jerusalem. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me two, the two tablets of Moses. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me three, the Holy Trinity. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me four, the four evangelists. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me five, the five wounds. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me six, the six candelabras. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me seven, the seven words. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me eight, the eight anguishes. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me nine, the nine months of Mary. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me ten, the Ten Commandments. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me eleven, the eleven thousand virgins. Of the twelve truths of the world, tell me twelve, the twelve apostles who accompanied our Lord Jesus on the Holy Cross. Amen.
Shortly after this episode aired, AMC revealed that they were canceling the series. However, they reversed that decision in early 2024 with the announcement of a third season.