"The Rapes of Graff" features several notable guest appearances. Michael Cera and Alia Shawkat, two of the stars on "Arrested Development", appear as two college students. "Veronica Mars" was previously referenced on that show, and the pair were scheduled for a guest appearance soon after "Arrested Development" was cancelled. In addition, Aaron Ashmore returns as Troy Vandegraff, a character who had not been seen since the fifth episode, "You Think You Know Somebody". The episode received 2.15 million viewers and was critically acclaimed, with praise focusing on the guest stars and the episode's case-of-the-week.