This episode is notable as being the only TV-MA rated episode of the series.
The hat Marge is wearing during the fantasy football montage is the autographed hat Homer bought in You Only Move Twice (1996).
This episode indicates that Louis, Bart's school friend has an unnamed character for his father. In Bart Sells His Soul, it is indicated to be Lou the cop however it is later stated that his son lives in Baltimore.
Bumblebee Man's joke about the cowbell is from Saturday Night Live (1975). A band's producer (Christopher Walken) wanted more and more cowbell (played by Will Ferrell).