- The title is a reference to The Portrait of Dorian Grey.
- Roger's assembly of various experts to infiltrate the museum is a reference to the Ocean's 11 series.
- The scene where the art gallery displays come to life is a homage to a similar scene in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian in which various artworks come to life.
- At the art museum, there is a panting of a can of beans, referencing Andy Warhol's painting of a can of Campbell's Soup.
- Jeff saying "The Smiths are going to the art gallery" is a reference to The Simpsons running quote "The Simpsons are going to [location]".
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| #01 | Father's Daze | #09 | The Witches of Langley | #16 | The Bitchin' Race | |||
| #02 | Fight and Flight | #10 | A Nice Night For a Drive | #17 | Family Plan | |||
| #03 | The Enlightenment of Ragi-Baba | #11 | Casino Normale | #18 | The Long Bomb | |||
| #04 | Portrait of Francine's Genitals | #12 | Bazooka Steve | #19 | Kloger | |||
| #05 | Bahama Mama | #13 | Camp Campawanda | #20 | Garbage Stan | |||
| #06 | Roger's Baby | #14 | Julia Rogerts | #21 | The Talented Mr. Dingleberry | |||
| #07 | Ninety North, Zero West | #15 | The Life and Times of Stan Smith | #22 | West to Mexico | |||
| #08 | Whole Slotta Love |
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