Future-Drama/References

Trivia

 * This is the 350th episode to air, despite the fact that officially Don't Fear the Roofer is the 350th.
 * At one point Bart gets bored and wants to see what else the future holds, the astrology machine acts and sounds like TiVo, one future event listed has Cletus as Vice President of the United States. Other options include Kang and Kodos invading Earth, Flanders's violent revenge on Homer, Moe finally gets e-mail, Maggie getting arrested for DUI, and Lenny having a super pet.
 * Near the beginning of the episode, Frink shows Bart and Lisa welcoming signs with their names on them, to prove he predicted their arrival at his lab. However, he hides an extra sign welcoming Maggie, who didn't arrive, perhaps hinting that this vision into the future may not be accurate.
 * This is the first time in the entire run of The Simpsons that Frink is called "Dr. Frink".
 * In many Simpsons episodes, notably Homer Badman, Homer has wished to have an underwater home

Cultural References

 * The title, and Bender's appearance, are references to Futurama.
 * The music playing while Homer and Bart are cruising in Homer's hovercar is "I.G.Y" (from the album : The Nightfly) by Donald Fagen of Steely Dan.
 * Songs heard in this episode include "Take On Me" by A-ha, "True" by Spandau Ballet, "Bizarre Love Triangle" by New Order and "Sea of Love" by The Platters.