The Parent Rap/References

References/Trivia

Cultural references

The episode title is a pun on the film The Parent Trap.
"Dang Me" by Roger Miller is the song playing on the car radio at the end of the episode.
In addition to the $40 prize for the winning the radio contest, Homer also receives a Blue Oyster Cult medallion. "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by B.O.C. is also played over the closing credits.

Judge Constance Harm indicates she was born male when she tells Bart he reminds her of herself when she was a little boy.
In this episode, Judge Snyder's first name is revealed to be Roy.