Jason Sudeikis becomes a featured cast member with this episode.

At the end of "Weekend Update," Tina and Amy honor Herb Sargent, a member of SNL's original writing staff and the unofficial creator of the segment. Sargent died of a heart attack on May 4, 2005 at the age of 79.

The Dave Matthews Band were originally scheduled as musical guest.

System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian yelled "F--- yeah!" near the end of the band's first song.

Sketches not shown in the 60 minute version: "Mom Jeans" (repeated from 5/10/03), "Visitors from Another Planet," the "Richie B. and Marcus" segment from Weekend Update, "Mothers Day Brunch," "Merv the Perv," "Todd Foxworthy: Might be a Gay Redneck," and S.O.A.D's performance of "Aerials."

Will Forte's Mother's Day song:

Mom, you are a truly special lady

You're the best mother a mother could be
You're smart, you're pretty, you're an absolute joy

And I'm really gonna miss you when you're dead

Mom, I'm gonna miss you when you're dead
We've had such a wonderful life together

And when that Grim Reaper comes to take you away

There will be nothing I can do to stop him

I will cry an endless stream of tears over your coffin

Which will be the cheapest coffin money can buy

(Speaking) Cuz you're not materialistic, that's why I love you.

And when we cover you in dirt, nerver to return

I will think fondly of you when we're selling your crap

Oh Mom, I'm gonna miss you when you're dead

You were one hell of a chick to grow inside of

I wish I had told you that I loved you before you died

But I guess I'll never have that chance.