 The episode was written by co-executive producer Paul Lieberstein and directed by executive producer Greg Daniels.Several cast members noted that the episode contained Shakespearean elements, such as Angela Martin's similarities with the "Macbeth" character Lady Macbeth.According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was viewed by 4.1% of all 18- to 49-year-olds, and 11% of all 18- to 49-year-olds watching television at the time of the broadcast.