Bart the Mother/References

General

References/Trivia

Appearances

Gags

Credits

Quotes

Trivia

• The “Bolivian tree lizard” is a fictional species. However, its behavior mirrors the habits of birds which are brood parasitic, such as the cuckoo and cowbirds.
• When frying a carrot, Nelson hums the Simpsons theme.
• This episode is rated TV-G, a rare rating for a Simpsons episode.
• This is the final appearance of Troy McClure and the final appearance of Phil Hartman in The Simpsons as he was murdered by his wife in May 1998, almost 4 months before the episode aired.

Cultural references

• The Amazing Kreskin: Homer says "Who am I? Kreskin?"
• The Andy Griffith Show: plot is based on 'Opie the Birdman' episode.
• Peter Packrat: a video-game is seen called Pack-Rat Returns.