* The episode's title is in reference to The Hunt for Red October, October Sky, and Red October, a nickname for the October Revolution.
* The episode is a parody of the novel and film Apt Pupil.
* Sergei slams his shoe against a crate similar to Nikita Khrushchev during a rough session in the United Nations. Additionally, Barry later says "we will bury you", which Khrushchev said in a speech.