The Debarted/References

Cultural references

 * The title and plot of the episode reference 2006 film The Departed.


 * The episode contains several elements of the film, including the use of the Dropkick Murphys song I'm Shipping Up to Boston, the chasing scene and the ending, which shows a Rat.


 * While driving in the loaner car, Homer sings Owner of a Lonely Heart by Yes, but with different lyrics.


 * Bart also references the Diet Coke and Mentos eruption, using a pack of Green Apple Mentos, a normal can of Coke, and a styrofoam cup.
 * The car Homer loans is a 1st generation Cadillac CTS.