Joan of Arcadia/Trivia

• Dawson Casting: Averted in the case of Michael Welch, who at 16 played the 15 year-old Luke. Played straight with Becky Wahlstrom, who at 28 years old played Luke's eight months older girlfriend.
• Dueling Shows: Was released at the same time as Wonderfalls, which had a very similar premise. But Fox didn't even try to put up a fight before cancelling in defeat.
• Executive Meddling: See the main section.
• Hey, It's That Guy!: "Butcher God" from the episode "State of Grace" - Adam Richman.
• The Other Darrin: Subverted with second season Sammy, who is best friends with first season Sammy and takes over the store while first season Sammy takes care of his mentally ill wife. Also averts the One Steve Limit.
• Reality Subtext: Amber Tamblyn, the actress who plays Joan, is an agnostic.
• Real Life Relative: "Dog Walker God" was played by Russ Tamblyn, Amber Tamblyn's father.
• Stunt Casting: Both Haylie and Hilary Duff.