Lost Our Lisa/References

Cultural references

 * The title of the episode is based on the sign "Lost our lease!"
 * The can't see through, just like.
 * The Springsonian Museum is named after the.
 * Comic Book Guy asking Lisa three questions is a nod to a scene in .
 * The military base Area 51-A is a reference to.
 * A sign at the base reads "You are here. We are not."
 * The Lisa uses in Springfield's Russian district has an onion dome on top, similar to those on.
 * The melody played by the orb is very similar to that played by the music box in the film .

Trivia

 * This episode marks one of the last appearances of Lionel Hutz, as the character was retired due to Phil Hartman's death.

Continuity

 * Homer still has his gun from "The Cartridge Family" in his station drawer at work.
 * The Khlav Kalash Vendor from "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson" appears in the Russian district.
 * The Orb of Isis is used later in "Simpsons Bible Stories".
 * Rural Route 9, a stop on the bus Lisa takes, is revealed as the address of the farm Homer grew up on in "E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)".
 * Frank Grimes' former office from "Homer's Enemy" is visible at the power plant.
 * Additionally, Grimes' sandwich is in Homer's work drawer.