The Debarted/References

Cultural references

 * The title and plot of the episode reference the 2006 film .
 * The episode contains several elements of the film, including the use of the song "", the chasing scene and the ending, which shows a Rat.
 * While driving in the loaner car, Homer sings a parody version of the song "" by.
 * 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.

Trivia

 * At the end of the episode Ralph states "The rat is a sign of obviousness." He then smiles slightly, hinting that Ralph may have been the one true Rat.

Goofs

 * After Principal Skinner locks Bart and Donny in the detention room, he chuckles to himself, but his mouth doesn't move.