Adam Brody, who portrays Angie's ex and Graham's dad Derek, is married to Leighton Meester (Angie D'Amato) in real life.
Leighton Meester was pregnant in season 2. You can see her growing belly in episode 4 big widow wives. Baby's Father is her husband Adam Brody
Hannah Simone (best known for her role as Cece, one of the leading roles in New Girl) appeared in three episodes as Dr. Monica Dewan, while Taran Killam, Kimrie Lewis, and Adam Brody each appeared in an episode of New Girl as Fred, Keysha, and Berkley. Elizabeth Meriwether is primarily responsible for both sitcoms as creator and producer.
References are made to the TV show Gotham, in which Jake Choi (Miggy) appeared in one episode of.
Vanessa Bayer, who played Mia in two episodes of the first season, was Taran Killam's castmate on Saturday Night Live. Bayer made her performance debuts on the show.