- The trash can breaking through the Griffins' window is a reference to the climax of the film Do the Right Thing.
- Peter writes to actor Cary Elwes, wondering how famous he is, noting that his most notable role was in a mask, which would be Westley in The Princess Bride.
- Peter plays Hungry Hungry Alec Baldwin, a version of Hungry Hungry Hippos except with Alec Baldwin. The Alecs eat the balls even when not being touched, mocking Baldwin's weight.
- The "talking to the camera" bit references The Office.
- Quagmire references the Wasteland Speech.
- David Letterman is reading Good Night, Truck, a parody of Goodnight Moon and its series of children's books.
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| #02 | Ratings Guy | #10 | Brian's Play | #18 | Total Recall | ||||||
| #03 | The Old Man and the Big 'C' | #11 | The Giggity Wife | #19 | Save the Clam | ||||||
| #04 | Yug Ylimaf | #12 | Valentine's Day in Quahog | #20 | Farmer Guy | ||||||
| #05 | Joe's Revenge | #13 | Chris Cross | #21 | Roads to Vegas | ||||||
| #06 | Lois Comes Out of Her Shell | #14 | Call Girl | #22 | No Country Club for Old Men | ||||||
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