The Bad Batch are currently operating out of Pabu, the idyllic world first seen in Season 2’s aptly named “Pabu.”

Echo returns to the Bad Batch after being away with Rex and his clone resistance group. He comes aboard the Remora, a transport belonging to Rex’s group first seen in Season 2’s “Tipping Point.”

"The Return" acts as a sequel of sorts to Season 2’s “The Outpost.” In that episode, Crosshair, still serving the Empire, kills a superior officer after witnessing his mistreatment of clones.

The birdlike creature Crosshair spies is described in the script as an “ice vulture.”

Omega has two new looks in this episode: her comfortable knit sweater vest, seen while she’s on the Marauder, as well as her cold-weather look seen on Barton IV.

The ice wyrm creatures are much less active in the coldest seasons, which is why it never attacked when Crosshair was stationed at the snowy base in Season 2. If you compare the weather patterns in this episode to "The Outpost," you can see that Barton IV is now experiencing a slightly warmer season.