Charlie gives the genus and species of the "Skelter beetle" as "Mansohnium boogliosus." This name is taken from the surnames of Charles Manson and Vincent Bugliosi, respectively the subject and author of the true crime book "Helter Skelter" named after a song by The Beatles.
The Observer looks out the window at the Empire Docking Station while Fauxolivia waits for Frank to return home.
While talking to his fellow diner, Dr. Silva states that he is quoting Samuel Clemens. Samuel Clemens is the real name of Mark Twain, suggesting that in the alternate universe, Samuel Clemens never used the pen name Mark Twain-- another way in which the alternate universe is very similar, but slightly changed.
The glyphs in this episode spell ROMAD.
The victim Jerry Bissell's license plate is APT6B , which is the subject of the following episode.