Bart Gets Stumped/References

Cultural references

 * When Agent Darke tells Marge that stump rot is a disease "and [he's] the cure" he removes his sunglasses, a reference to the character Lt. Horatio Caine from , who would often make a pun and remove his sunglasses before the shows opening credits.
 * Darke also bears a striking resemblance to the character Tad White from the Disney series, , which may or may not be coincidental.