CHiPs (TV Series 1977–1983)
Upon learning that he is a police detective, Amy refers to Lassiter as "Poncharello."The Shining (1980)
While Shawn introducing gus as "Eddie Adams from Torrance" is a direct reference to Mark Wahlberg's character from "Boogie Nights" it also works as a dual reference as this episode is a spoof of "The Shining" in which the last name of Jack Nicholson's character is "Torrance"Poltergeist (1982)
The chairs inside Lassiter's condo are mysteriously stacked on top of each other in the same manner as the chairs in the Freelings' house in "Poltergeist."Ghostbusters (1984)
Shawn and Gus are dressed like ghostbusters; one of Lassiter's neighbors says "Who you gonna call?" to them.Thundercats (TV Series 1985–1989)
Shawn hides the engagement ring inside a Snarf toy.
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Lassiter's neighbor Rose Marie spoofs Mia Farrow's character (Rosemary) in "Rosemary's Baby." She has the same haircut, is also pregnant, and her last name is "Farrow."The Omen (1976)
The character of the young son of the Farrows, is a spoof of young Damien Thorn from the horror movie, The Omen (1976).The Shining (1980)
Multiple scenes in this episode spoof Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining."
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