Denny mentions that he shot his flat screen on Super Sunday. This is a reference to Super Bowl XLII (Feb. 3, 2008) in which the New England Patriots lost to the New York Giants 17 - 14. This episode aired two months later.
Denny Crane initially criticized Alan Shore for wearing a red tie when they first met on "The Practice", claiming it's weak. In this episode, Denny wears a red tie and handkerchief.