Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes): "It's always about the black glove." This is a reference to the O.J. Simpson trials in the 1990s.
When the doll's voice box is repaired, the first thing it says is, "My name is Sophie." Sophie is the name of Gary Sinise's oldest daughter.
This marks the second time GI Joe action figures have been brought up in the series.