There are three striking differences in this pilot that contrast with the rest of the series. First off it's apparent that the episode was filmed on lower grade 16 mm film rather than 35 mm. Also the entrance foyer of Julia's house is different than in the rest of the series. Also Charlene refers to Mary Jo as just Jo using it as a nickname for her in this episode.
The first "Terminator" rant of the series is Julia going off at Ray Don.
The characters are introduced Charlene, Mary Jo, Julia and Suzanne that is the opposite of how they credited in the opening credits. Delta Burke (Suzanne), Dixie Carter (Julia), Annie Potts (Mary Jo) and Jean Smart (Charlene)