A Father's Watch/References

General

References/Trivia

Appearances

Gags

Credits

Quotes

	Season 28 Episode References
← 613 "22 for 30"	614 "A Father's Watch"	"The Caper Chase" 615 →

Cultural references

• The title of the episode is a parody of the film A Father's Will.
• Homer has apparently written a book titled A Father's Watch, which is the title of the episode.
• Homer sings versions of "You're the Best" by Joe Esposito, the song from the movie Karate Kid.
• Dr. Fenton Pooltoy's G.R.I.T. is a reference to Angela Duckworth's book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
• Homer mentions Sigmund Freud to Bart.
• At the NBA draft:
  • Close-up "Magic" Johnson appears, a reference to Magic Johnson.
  • Cody Harris appears.
  • Hebron James appears, a reference to LeBron James.
  • Abraham Lincoln Sr. appears

Continuity

• All the past and present Simpsons' pets are on the couch.
• Marge searches for "I wonder if anyone talks about parenting online" on Oogle. ("The Good, the Sad, and the Drugly")

References

← Season 27 Season 28 References Season 29 →

Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus • Friends and Family • The Town • Treehouse of Horror XXVII • Trust but Clarify • There Will Be Buds • Havana Wild Weekend • Dad Behavior • The Last Traction Hero • The Nightmare After Krustmas • Pork and Burns • The Great Phatsby: Part One • The Great Phatsby: Part Two • Fatzcarraldo • The Cad and the Hat • Kamp Krustier • 22 for 30 • A Father's Watch • The Caper Chase • Looking for Mr. Goodbart • Moho House • Dogtown